179: Chapter 179 Winning over the goddess in one day, joining the Sun Moon Cult?

Seeing the arrogant Ye Tu run away fast after Su Ling revealed his Spirit and spirit rings and reported his Soul Power Rank, Su Ling realized there was no need to teach him a lesson anymore.

What surprised Su Ling even more was Qian Miaomiao; based on the increase in favorability, she seemed to think very highly of him.

"Brother Su Ling, that Ye Tu is the son of the Haifeng Town mayor. His Family employs two Spirit Emperors. You must be careful in Haifeng Town."

Su Ling smiled and said, "It's fine, I should be able to handle it. Miaomiao, you just mentioned wanting to go to the Sun Moon Sect's High-Level Spirit Master Academy?"

"That's right. In three months, there will be the All-Continent Elite Spirit Master Douhun Arena, which happens every five years on our Sun Moon Continent. I want to participate, but the Sun Moon Sect's High-Level Spirit Master Academy has never dropped out of the top three. I don't know if I can make it into their main team," Qian Miaomiao said.

Su Ling said, "Miaomiao, tell me about this Douhun Arena."

The two continents seemed similar; both had High-Level Spirit Master Academies and competitions, just with different names.

Qian Miaomiao said, "Brother Su Ling, you have been Cultivating outside, so let me tell you about it."

"This Douhun Arena is actually a grand event for selecting talent from various major forces on the continent, jointly organized by the two great Empires, the four great Kingdoms, and the Sun Moon Sect."

"The tournament is held every five years and is divided into three competition formats: 3v3 and 5v5 team battles. There are certain requirements for teams participating in this competition. The age limit is under twenty-five, and a three-person team must register with three main members and two substitutes."

"For five-person teams, you must have eight members to register for the competition. The tournament does not restrict forces; as long as you form a team and register, you can participate."

"Besides these two types of competitions, there is also a 1v1 individual tournament. This is prepared for Spirit Masters between the ages of twenty-five and thirty. The registration requirement is that they cannot be below Rank 40, with no upper limit."

"If you want to participate in the competition, Brother Su Ling, the individual tournament is very suitable for you. Sigh... if only you were one year younger, Brother Su Ling. If you were there, winning the championship would be possible," Qian Miaomiao said with a look of regret.

However, hearing Qian Miaomiao say this, Su Ling felt that the Sun Moon Continent's competition was quite interesting, with major forces showcasing the strength of their younger generation.

3v3, 5v5, battles between different groups, and individual battles—all to unearth talented Spirit Masters and select talent.

"Miaomiao, then why don't you form your own team instead of going to the Sun Moon Sect's High-Level Spirit Master Academy with only three months left?" Su Ling asked, looking puzzled.

Qian Miaomiao said, "Brother Su Ling, you don't know, but the force my grandfather and I belong to is a bit special and has never been allowed to participate in this competition. I begged my grandfather for a long time, and since my Spirit is a mutated Spirit, he reluctantly agreed to let me go. But now, it's a bit too late to form a team. I thought about teaming up with Ye Tu and the others, but only he and I are decent; the others are simply not good enough. We might not even make it past the preliminaries."

"The Sun Moon Sect's High-Level Spirit Master Academy holds an assessment for all Spirit Masters about three months before the tournament every time to recruit potential Spirit Masters to represent their Sun Moon Sect High-Level Spirit Master Academy in battle."

"However, passing this assessment doesn't necessarily mean you can represent the Sun Moon Sect. After all, they mainly want to select the Spirit Masters they need, or rather, Spirit Masters with extremely strong combat power."

"For example, if the academy's team needs a specific Support Spirit Master, they might select one during the registration assessment."

"I see!" Su Ling nodded and said. Actually, the methods of these forces were obvious; they were absorbing a wave of talent before the competition.

After all, it was a grand event for the entire continent. The seven major forces were the absolute protagonists. If they waited until the competition started to recruit, the talent they needed might have already been snatched away.

Three months in advance was also a way to recruit talent early. If anyone admired the Sun Moon Sect, they would definitely come to sign up voluntarily, putting the initiative of selection in their own hands.

It had to be said that this plan was very clever.

"Brother Su Ling, do you want to go to the Sun Moon Sect together? The first place in the individual tournament last time was the Saintess of the Sun Moon Sect. At that time, the Saintess was twenty-eight years old and took first place with Rank 56 Soul Power!"

"Is that so?"

"That works. Anyway, my teacher told me to return to the continent to gain experience, and I don't know where to go, so I'll accompany you," Su Ling said.

[Ding... Qian Miaomiao favorability +3, obtained white treasure chest *1, yellow treasure chest *1]

"Brother Su Ling, then we will set off early three days from now!" Qian Miaomiao said.

"Sure, I'll listen to your arrangements!" Su Ling said.

"That's great!" Qian Miaomiao said, looking excited.

"Brother Su Ling, at noon I will take you to a restaurant. This is Haifeng Town..."

...

In Haifeng Town, Su Ling and Qian Miaomiao chatted very comfortably. Having a goddess take you out to eat, drink, and have fun in a tourist town—how could it not be enjoyable?

Meanwhile, on Purple Crystal Island, Hai Linger had been taking the Ten-Thousand-Year Purple Jade Coral Ganoderma that Su Ling gave her for several days. At this moment, five spirit rings were already circling around her.

As a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that had taken human form, the first six spirit rings could be condensed by herself without needing to hunt other Spirit Beasts for spirit rings.

"Grandpa Zi, the effect of this Ten-Thousand-Year Purple Jade Coral Ganoderma is too good. After I condensed my spirit ring, I actually reached Rank 53," Hai Linger said, looking excited.

"Indeed, the effect is truly good. Linger, continue to Cultivate and strive to raise your Soul Power to Rank 55 before Su Ling arrives," Zi Xuan said.

"Okay, I will definitely work hard," Hai Linger said.

"Brother Su Ling, thank you."

Hai Linger looked again in the direction Su Ling had left. She was increasingly looking forward to the future. First, she would go to Sea God Island, and then after reaching Rank 60, she would go to the real human World.

[Ding... Hai Linger favorability +5, obtained white treasure chest *2, yellow treasure chest *1]

...

At night, Qian Miaomiao parted with Su Ling with great reluctance!

This day, Su Ling had been playing under her guidance. This was much more interesting than Li Moting yesterday, and Qian Miaomiao paid for everything throughout, showing extreme generosity.

It seemed like he had really hooked up with a rich woman this time.

In the evening, Su Ling returned to the hotel, but just as he arrived at the hotel entrance, a middle-aged Spirit Master stood in his way, followed by a young man.

And this young man was precisely Ye Tu, who had run away very fast during the day!

"Guest Elder Huang, please help me beat him until he can't take care of himself. He actually dares to compete with me for Miaomiao. He doesn't want to live," Ye Tu said in a low voice.

"Sigh..." Su Ling shook his head helplessly.

"Let me confirm, you want to listen to him and beat me until I can't take care of myself?"

"Of course!" The middle-aged man in front of Su Ling said calmly.

Su Ling said, "In that case, is it also okay if I beat you until you can't take care of yourself?"

"Hmph, life and death are fated; it just depends on whether you have the ability." After the Guest Elder surnamed Huang finished speaking, he released his Spirit and completed the possession, releasing six spirit rings on his body.

After speaking, the Guest Elder surnamed Huang punched at Su Ling. Su Ling remained motionless, simply releasing a portion of his Killing Intent and Mental Energy to directly suppress him.

Especially his Mental Energy, which directly impacted the opponent's Soul.

Ah...

The Guest Elder surnamed Huang screamed and fell down.

Su Ling still knew this simple method of Mental Energy attack.

Although it was not as powerful as the Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Bone skill, it was still possible to perform some simple attacks directly using his Rank 99 Mental Energy.

The opponent was merely a Spirit Emperor and naturally could not withstand such an attack from Su Ling, instantly falling to the ground and fainting.

Seeing this, Su Ling strode inside.

Before leaving, Su Ling looked back at Ye Tu and said, "This is the second time. If I see you a third time, you will end up just like him."

Su Ling did not do anything to Ye Tu. Saying these words was just a warning. He did not want to cause trouble in Haifeng Town; after all, the other party's father was the mayor of Haifeng Town.

It was not that Su Ling was afraid, but with his current Realm, he disdained dealing with such characters; a threat was enough.

Entering the hotel, Su Ling went straight back to his room to rest.

Ye Tu was so scared by Su Ling that he broke out in a cold sweat and called people to carry the Guest Elder surnamed Huang away.

...

"Sir, the Young Miss took that young man named Su Ling out for the whole day today. They..."

"Just now, shortly after the Young Miss parted with Su Ling, Ye Tu brought the Family's Guest Elder Huang Liang over. There seems to be an expert beside the young man. Before he even appeared, he had already crippled the Rank 63 Huang Liang. Huang Liang seems to have suffered heavy damage to his Mental Energy and Soul."

"Grandpa, I'm back!"

Just after reporting, Qian Miaomiao returned.

"You go down first!" Qian Xin waved his hand.

"Yes, Sir!"

"Interesting. There is actually this misunderstanding. Miaomiao is really dating someone. Under twenty-six years old, Rank 57 Soul Power, very good! Even on the Douluo Continent side, he is quite a Genius. Placed on the Sun Moon Continent, it's a crushing level."

"Grandpa!"

Qian Miaomiao pushed the door open directly.

"Miaomiao, you seem to have had a great chat with that Su Ling today. How about it? Su Ling is not bad, right?" Qian Xin said with a smile.

Qian Miaomiao said shyly, "Grandpa, why didn't you tell me Su Ling was so powerful earlier? It made me a bit embarrassed today. Do you think his talent has already surpassed that Saintess of the Sun Moon Sect?"

Qian Xin said, "He has surpassed her in Soul Power, but this needs to be viewed from many aspects. It doesn't necessarily mean that higher Soul Power means the most powerful."

"Grandpa, I know that. It is said that the Saintess of the Sun Moon Sect could kill Spirit Emperors when she was a Spirit King, but I feel that Brother Su Ling is also that type. I feel he is very confident," Qian Miaomiao said.

"Brother Su Ling also said he would accompany me to the Sun Moon Sect. He can participate in the 1v1 individual tournament for those between twenty-five and thirty years old."

"Accompany you?" Qian Xin confirmed again, after all, his subordinate had just reported this to him.

"Yes, we have already discussed it. We will go together. Grandpa, you don't need to send me off this time. Brother Su Ling can protect me," Qian Miaomiao said.

"A daughter grown up is not to be kept!"

"Fine, fine, I won't go. You go yourselves," Qian Xin said.

"Thank you, Grandpa!"

"Then I'll go back to rest. By the way, I have to take all my beautiful clothes..." Qian Miaomiao left excitedly, but Qian Xin's expression was not so good.

His own granddaughter, fallen in just one day?

To go to the Sun Moon Sect together, can he be at ease?

Who exactly cultivated this person? Knowing that I brought Miaomiao to live in seclusion in Haifeng Town, did they deliberately send someone to Qianhang?

"Hmph, if you dare to do anything harmful to my Miaomiao... I will definitely grind you to bones and scatter the ashes." A trace of cold Killing Intent flashed across Qian Xin's face, then returned to normal.

Back at the hotel, Su Ling also looked at Qian Miaomiao's page on the System panel.

This time, he reorganized the records. A day of spending time together not only bound the goddess but also raised the goddess's favorability to over seventy.

[Bind Goddess: Qian Miaomiao]

[Goddess Comprehensive Value: 93]

[Current Favorability: 71 (A bit like)]

[Binding Effect: The Host can obtain 20% of the bound goddess's daily Cultivation results without reducing the bound goddess's Cultivation speed.]

[Binding Skill: Listen to Advice (Can be activated once a day, the bound goddess has a forty percent chance of following the Host's advice)]

[Binding Skill 1: Fortune (Passive skill, when Qian Miaomiao is by the Host's side, the Host's fortune can be increased by 20%!)]

Two skills: one Listen to Advice, one Fortune!

The first one goes without saying; this was the third time it had appeared on a goddess, but this Fortune was something that surprised Su Ling a bit.

If this skill had existed in his past life, countless big shots would have prayed to the gods for it, but for Su Ling now, it seemed of little use.

Over the next three days, Qian Miaomiao came to see Su Ling every day. Su Ling was happy to spend time with her—since he could gain favorability, why wouldn't he?

However, unlike the first day, when Su Ling had only discovered a Spirit Saint-level Spirit Master watching them, or perhaps secretly guarding Qian Miaomiao.

By the second day, the person who came was clearly different, and their Soul Power was not low.

According to Su Ling's Mental Energy Perception, the individual's Soul Power was likely around level 94 or 95; they were a Titled Douluo.

Becoming a Titled Douluo on the Sun Moon Continent was no easy feat, a fact confirmed by the history mentioned in the second Douluo novel.

The Spirit Master talent on the Sun Moon Continent could not compare to that of the Douluo Continent; they had the advantage of spirit tools, whereas the Douluo Continent had the advantage of Titled Douluo.

Furthermore, the Sun Moon Continent possessed more resources for manufacturing spirit tools, while the Douluo Continent had very few.

Therefore, possessing the cultivation of a Titled Douluo on the Sun Moon Continent undoubtedly made one a major big shot.

Although they kept following, Su Ling did not expose them. In any case, he enjoyed spending time with the goddess.

Over the three days, Su Ling had also asked Qian Miaomiao about spirit tools, specifically attack-type spirit tools, but to his regret, Qian Miaomiao didn't have much knowledge in that area.

She only knew that there were factions on the continent dedicated to manufacturing spirit tools, but most were spatial or daily-use types; Qian Miaomiao was not very clear about attack-type ones.

Su Ling analyzed that either spirit tools on the Sun Moon Continent hadn't fully developed yet, or the secrets were being tightly controlled by someone.

Throughout these three days, Su Ling had taken great care of Qian Miaomiao.

On the second day, he gifted her a Medicinal Pill, and that very night, Qian Miaomiao broke through to level 39, which was followed by a surge in her favorability.

Just like that, in only three days, Qian Miaomiao's favorability had increased to 87 points, shifting from a slight liking to falling in love with Su Ling.

After all, the way he was interacting with this goddess was different from all his previous ones—who told Qian Miaomiao to come with the mindset of a blind date?

At this moment, not even Qian Xin, who was secretly guarding his granddaughter, realized that his unintentional actions had already caused Qian Miaomiao to fall for him.

On the morning of the fourth day, Su Ling took Qian Miaomiao and set off, leaving Haifeng Town.

It appeared to be just the two of them, but that expert was still secretly guarding Qian Miaomiao!

"Brother Su Ling, I'm sorry to trouble you with driving the carriage," Qian Miaomiao said, sounding a bit embarrassed.

"It's fine, it's just driving the carriage!" Su Ling responded.

"Thank you, Brother Su Ling!" Qian Miaomiao said.

The carriages on the Sun Moon Continent were quite impressive; all four wheels were equipped with special spirit tool shock absorbers. Coupled with the decent roads, one could barely feel any bumps while riding, comparable to the luxury cars from his previous life.

On the way to the Sun Moon City of the Sun Moon Sect, they traveled during the day, and at night, Su Ling would give Qian Miaomiao a Medicinal Pill to help her Cultivate. Finally, on the day they arrived at Sun Moon City, Qian Miaomiao's Soul Power broke through to level 40.

At the same time, Qian Miaomiao's favorability had risen to 92 points—at this level, she was essentially won over.

"Brother Su Ling, this Medicinal Pill of yours is truly amazing; I've reached level 40."

"It's a pity that the selection assessment is being held the day after tomorrow; there's no time to find a spirit ring. Otherwise, I could have met the requirements for exemption and joined directly."

Su Ling asked, "Miaomiao, what are the requirements for exemption?"

"Reaching level 40 or above before the age of twenty," Qian Miaomiao replied.

"That is indeed a pity. You'll just have to wait until after passing the assessment to go find a spirit ring." Su Ling put on a helpless expression.

"Brother Su Ling, let's go sign up for the assessment first," Qian Miaomiao said.

"Generally, only members of the Sun Moon Sect can enter Sun Moon City, so this assessment is taking place outside the city."

Outside Sun Moon City, there were three registration points, and three Douhun Arenas with diameters exceeding twenty meters had been set up. On them, Spirit Masters were fighting, and others were demonstrating their Spirit Ability.

Upon inquiry, he learned that the three registration points each had different requirements: one for those under twenty, one for those between twenty and twenty-five, and another for those between twenty-five and thirty.

The two separated to register. Su Ling went to the registration point for those over twenty-five. At each of the three points, there were hundreds of people in line, and the number was still growing.

While waiting in line, Su Ling listened to the conversations of those around him, and before long, he had a rough understanding of the requirements for those over twenty-five.

Testing would begin as soon as registration was complete!

The total score was thirty points: ten points combined for age and Soul Power, ten points for Spirit, and ten points for actual combat. As long as the score exceeded twenty, one could join the Sun Moon Sect as a peripheral member.

If one wanted to represent the Sun Moon Sect in the Douhun Competition, they had to place in the top fifty of the sect's internal Douhun competition to qualify.

Similarly, for Qian Miaomiao, the total score was also thirty, and exceeding twenty would allow her to become a peripheral member.

Qian Miaomiao's personal goal was to represent the Sun Moon Sect in the continent-wide Douhun Competition, meaning that after joining the sect, she would still need to place in the top fifty of the internal Douhun competition.

...

Meanwhile, in a private courtyard within Sun Moon City!

"Golden Money Douluo, you've finally decided to leave your home. What brings you to our Sun Moon Sect?"

"Golden Wheel Douluo, aren't I here to see you?"

Before Qian Xin stood an old man of similar age, who was also a Titled Douluo, with the title of Golden Wheel!

Qian Xin said, "Sigh, my granddaughter has always wanted to participate in this Douhun Competition, so I let her come here."

"Oh? Isn't your Qian Family forbidden from participating in any affairs on the continent? How come you're willing to let your granddaughter come out?" Golden Wheel Douluo asked curiously.

"My granddaughter is a bit different. Her Spirit is a mutated Spirit, not the Nine-Pattern Treasure Coin of our Qian Family. According to the rules, she is allowed to come out and train!"

"That's true. We met by accident back then; otherwise, I wouldn't have known that the Qian Family was so mysterious on the continent. With your power, occupying this continent wouldn't even be an issue." Golden Wheel Douluo said.

"Unfortunately, that is not the pursuit of our Qian Family," Qian Xin said.

"Golden Wheel, I cannot always Guard Miaomiao, so I hope you can help look after her."

"The main thing is that Miaomiao recently met a man named Su Ling. I don't know which old geezer cultivated this guy, but his comprehensive strength is quite good. When the time comes, please keep an eye on him for me. If he dares to bully Miaomiao or has any ill intentions toward her, I hope you can stop him in time."

"Good! That's definitely no problem. Your granddaughter is someone I will naturally take care of," Golden Wheel said.

"In that case, I can rest easy." As soon as Qian Xin finished speaking, he disappeared, leaving a gold coin card in Golden Wheel's hand.

"Sigh... given our relationship of many years, is this really necessary?" Although Golden Wheel said this, he took the gold coin card and immediately tucked it into his own spatial spirit tool.

"Hmm, it seems I must personally go to the assessment site to take a look; otherwise, I'd really be doing a disservice to this card of yours."

...

"Qian Miaomiao, combined score for age and Soul Power: 9 points!"

"Spirit score: 9 points!"

"Actual combat score: 7 points!"

"Total score is twenty-five points, meeting the minimum requirement to become an official member. You may enter the city to begin the official member assessment."

"This is your assessment certificate! Please keep it safe. Once you enter the city, someone will naturally lead you to complete the official member assessment."

"Thank you!" Qian Miaomiao said, taking the certificate with an excited look on her face.

If she had level 41 Soul Power and was under twenty years old, the age and Soul Power assessment would have been a perfect score; however, level 40 Soul Power could only earn 9 points, as that was the score stipulated by the rules.

Of course, a Spirit Ancestor under the age of twenty could directly enter the official member assessment, but even so, a score would still be given.

Generally speaking, Spirit Masters who could reach that level could achieve a test score of twenty-five points or higher.

"Whew... thank goodness for Brother Su Ling's Medicinal Pill. If I were still level 38, I might have only gotten eight points for age and Soul Power, and I wouldn't have reached twenty-five points. I wonder how Brother Su Ling's test went."

On the city walls of the Sun Moon Sect, Golden Wheel Douluo had locked onto Qian Miaomiao and chuckled softly, "Golden Money has a good granddaughter. To get twenty-five points at eighteen—if she waits a bit, obtains her fourth spirit ring, and improves her actual combat, getting over twenty-eight points would be no problem at all."

In Golden Wheel's view, among the items of Spirit, age, Soul Power, and actual combat, actual combat was the easiest to improve.

It was clear that Qian Miaomiao lacked combat experience and had never been through a life-or-death battle; otherwise, she couldn't have only scored seven points.

Qian Miaomiao held the certificate and kept looking for Su Ling.

When Qian Miaomiao arrived at Su Ling's side, it was just his turn for the assessment test.

Golden Wheel Douluo also looked over.

"Is this that Su Ling? He looks a bit different from other young people. I want to see just what kind of ability you have that makes a level 95 Golden Money fear you?"

"Su Ling, bone age test: twenty-five years old!"

"Soul Power test: fifty... fifty-seven!"

Once these results were announced, it shocked quite a few people on the scene.

After all, this result had already surpassed that of the Saintess of the Sun Moon Sect; one had to know that the Saintess was only level 56 at the age of twenty-eight.

The person in charge of the test was so shocked that they could barely speak clearly.

Looking at the shocked crowd, Su Ling gradually adapted. The Spirit Master talent on the Sun Moon Continent was generally lower than that on the Douluo Continent, so it was normal for them to be this surprised; after all, their true strength lay in spirit tools.

Golden Wheel Douluo also exclaimed, "No wonder Golden Money Douluo values him so much. This guy is truly not simple. Could it be that he's here to deliver a Saint to our Sun Moon Sect?"

Su Ling asked, "How do I test this Spirit?"

Su Ling had already released his Primordial War Bow, but he had controlled it slightly, so it did not display its powerful Aura.

"Please bring your Spirit close to this light orb; the orb will sense the grade of your Spirit," the tester immediately responded, their tone becoming much more polite.

"Alright!"

Su Ling placed the Primordial War Bow over it. After a moment, even though Su Ling tried his best to restrain it, the radiance on the light orb could not be contained.

"This score?" The tester was stunned.

"Just count this as ten points!" On the city wall, Golden Wheel Douluo couldn't help himself and jumped down directly.

The light orb actually displayed a nine-colored radiance!

Generally speaking, as long as the light orb displayed colors, two colors meant it was a top-tier Spirit, while a nine-colored radiance was the top of the top—the absolute limit of top-tier.

Such Spirit quality was simply once in ten thousand years.

"Second Elder, you're here!"

"Greetings, Second Elder!"

Second Elder—that was the position Golden Wheel Douluo held in the Sun Moon Sect.

"Everyone continue the test; don't mind me." Golden Wheel came to Su Ling and continued, "I will conduct your actual combat test. Do you dare to fight me?"

"Ah... Brother Su Ling is actually going to fight Golden Wheel Douluo! How can this be fought?" Qian Miaomiao said with a worried look on her face.

However, Su Ling's expression was calm, no different from usual.

While Golden Wheel Douluo was a big shot in the eyes of others, in Su Ling's eyes, he was just average—after all, his own Soul Power had already reached level 98.

"Of course!" Su Ling responded.