A faint trace of sorrow appeared between Ning Fengzhi's brows, but his eyes gleamed with a sharp light as he said, "Ever since the Spirit Hall openly attacked the Clear Sky Sect three years ago, forcing the most powerful of the three major sects, the Clear Sky Sect, into seclusion, the atmosphere on the continent has been very tense. This is the first time the Spirit Hall has made such a big move since the current Pope ascended to the throne."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, just like the Haotian Twin Stars that were once famous throughout the continent, has two Douluo, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who are like guardian deities, intimidating countless people.

The one whom the sect leader Ning Fengzhi called "Uncle Sword" was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

"The Clear Sky Sect is implicitly supporting the Star Luo Royal Family. Although it's regrettable, we can't help but feel relieved. Without the support of the Clear Sky Sect, Star Luo's invasion of Heaven Dou will slow down." Chen Xin calmly analyzed the situation. "However, a drawback has also emerged. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which originally stably supported the Heaven Dou Royal Family, seems to have begun to hesitate and choose sides because of the strength revealed by the Spirit Hall."

Ning Fengzhi sighed, "Yes, after all, the existence of the Spirit Hall is a huge threat to the two great empires and the three upper sects of our seven major sects. They are like ferocious beasts lurking in the shadows, and if you are not careful, you will be scratched by their sharp claws."

"Speaking of this, it seems that Emperor Xueye has recently been selecting a suitable prince to be the crown prince, and he has also been intentionally or unintentionally asking you to choose a prince you are interested in. Fengzhi, what do you think?" Chenxin looked at Ning Fengzhi.

A handsome young man's face flashed through Ning Fengzhi's mind. He closed his eyes, smiled, and said, "No rush, let's take another look."

Martial Soul Main City —

The news of Qian Yuelong's return could be kept secret from the eyes of other forces, but it could not be kept from the Elders' Hall and the Papal Palace.

Almost as soon as Qian Yuelong returned to the side hall of Martial Soul Mountain, Yue Guan came looking for her with murderous intent.

Qian Yuelong looked at her teacher's dark, iron-like face and the anger flickering in his eyes, and silently lowered her head.

"teacher."

Yue Guan sized up Qian Yuelong, who was not seriously injured, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he began to do the accounting.

"You still remember that I'm your teacher?"

His soft voice turned somewhat sharp, and even without looking into those furious eyes, the anger contained in Yue Guan's voice was palpable.

"Why give up the soul beast I chose for you? Even if it's not the Rainbow-Patterned Golden King Python, it's still better than choosing a healing-type soul skill as your third soul skill!"

As early as the day Qian Yuelong withdrew from the Soul Beast Forest, Fang Yi had already sent a message to Yue Guan.

Upon learning that Qian Yuelong's third soul skill was actually a healing soul skill, Yue Guan was furious. Even Gui Mei almost couldn't dissuade Yue Guan from rushing directly to Qian Yuelong. In the end, the news reached Bibi Dong's ears, and she personally stepped forward to stop Yue Guan.

"Yuelong, I know you are usually composed, but you are still young and have a compassionate and kind heart. But you must remember that you are my disciple and the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall. You have much more to bear than they do! Even if they all die there, it is not as important as your third spirit skill. Do you understand?"

Call him a hypocrite if you will, but in his view, the Spirit Hall has as many Soul Masters as it wants, and it's not worth Qian Yuelong ruining her future to save them.

A powerful pressure erupted from Yue Guan, pressing down on Qian Yuelong as heavily as a mountain.

Qian Yuelong groaned, but didn't vomit blood. She just felt a buzzing in her brain and her mind went blank for a few seconds. It was clear that although Yue Guan was angry and wanted to punish Qian Yuelong, he still showed mercy.

"Buzzing—"

Under intense pressure, Qian Yuelong's soul power began to circulate on its own, and her martial soul and soul rings appeared simultaneously.

Yue Guan stared at the purple third spirit ring, his expression darkening further. He withdrew some of his oppressive aura and looked at Qian Yuelong with a deep gaze, saying, "Now tell me, do you understand?"

Having barely adapted to the oppressive aura, Qian Yuelong came to her senses, sighed inwardly, and softened her expression. Under the immense pressure, she managed to squeeze out the words, "I understand, teacher. There won't be a next time."

She won't be in this passive situation again next time.

Witnessing the entire process of how Qian Yuelong subtly changed the subject, 886: [.] You really dare to do it again next time?

Yue Guan snorted coldly, withdrew his oppressive aura, stared at her third spirit ring with displeasure, and asked in a cold voice, "What spirit beast did you choose for your third spirit ring?"

Qian Yuelong honestly replied, "It is an ice-skinned frog with a cultivation level of around three thousand years."

“Ice Frog, your Floating World Golden Lotus leans more towards the fire attribute, no wonder you gained the Ice Frog’s healing ability.” Yue Guan immediately understood why Qian Yuelong chose the Ice Frog.

Qian Yuelong, her face slightly pale, gave a dry laugh.

Yue Guan couldn't help but get angry at his disciple's pathetic state, but he still sat down, poured Qian Yuelong a cup of warm water, and asked what had happened: "Tell me, what exactly happened after you entered the Soul Beast Forest?"

Qian Yuelong nodded and told Yue Guan everything that had happened after they entered the Soul Beast Forest, including the fact that she had picked up a direct disciple of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Of course, she blurred out the part about how she killed the Nebula Butterfly Queen.

Don't ask, it's just that angels and God have appeared to you.

She is a divine being, and she has the final say.

Upon hearing that Qian Yuelong and the others were facing a Nebula Butterfly Queen with 70,000 years of cultivation, Yue Guan's eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't help but look at Qian Yuelong to confirm: "Are you sure it really is a Nebula Butterfly Queen with 70,000 years of cultivation?"

Why did his disciple describe it as a cheap, weak soul beast, someone who was easy to kill?

Qian Yuelong nodded emphatically: "It really is a teacher. Otherwise, even a Soul Douluo-level like Clay wouldn't have fallen to it. It's just a pity that at the time, none of us were Soul Masters who needed Soul Rings, so we could only waste its Soul Rings."

Yue Guan also thought, "Indeed, that's a 70,000-year-level spirit ring. If it becomes the seventh spirit ring, it will be enough to leave many spirit masters behind."

After all, the seventh spirit ring's true form represents a qualitative change for a spirit master.

"Well, besides that, there was another gain this time." Qian Yuelong's voice was slightly lower, and a hint of cunning appeared in her light purple eyes.

"Oh?" This piqued Yue Guan's interest. "What did you find?"

Qian Yuelong touched the gold bracelet on her wrist, and without any concealment, the radiant head and soul bone immediately lay in Qian Yuelong's palm. Startled, Yue Guan abruptly stood up from his seat, his eyes flashing with a scorching light, and blurted out:

"Soul Bone!?"

“Exactly. This is the second most important gain this time.” Qian Yuelong smiled brightly and presented the soul bone, which countless soul masters, even titled Douluo, would covet, to Yue Guan with both hands. “Although it’s a pity about the soul ring, I think that the 70,000-year-level head soul bone from the Nebula Butterfly Queen is worth far more than that dissipated soul ring.”

—A side note—

A thrilling close call, but the extra chapter was a success!

(End of this chapter)