92: Fallen Ghost

When the ceremony ended,

the members of the major Sects also dispersed one after another, with only a few individuals stepping into the Supreme Pontiff Palace to receive a personal audience with Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong.

Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Yu Yuanzhen.

The few of them first offered their congratulations to the Spirit Hall for gaining a Saint and a Saintess.

"Supreme Pontiff, why are the Saint and Saintess not present? This old man is very curious about their strength. Could you let me see how powerful the talent of the disciples taken in by the Supreme Pontiff is?"

Yu Yuanzhen spoke very directly; the Saint and Saintess had not displayed their strength throughout the entire process, which left him feeling restless.

Ning Fengzhi added elegantly and amiably, "I heard the Saint's spirit rings are extraordinary. Rumors in Spirit City say the Saint's spirit rings have broken common logic. I wonder if it's true?"

Yu Yuanzhen also showed curiosity in his eyes; he had heard about the Saint's special spirit rings upon arriving in Spirit City.

Coupled with Yu Tianxin's report,

he also suspected that the Spirit Hall had already mastered a method to absorb spirit rings beyond their age limit.

"It truly is a coincidence; the two of them have already left for some matters. Perhaps next time."

Bibi Dong refused their request, her vermillion lips parting slightly: "Rumors are not necessarily true."

"Hehe, then it is truly a pity that I couldn't witness the strength of the Saint and Saintess with my own eyes."

Seeing Bibi Dong's attitude, Ning Fengzhi knew his goal could not be achieved, so he inquired about the Vicious Beasts.

Bibi Dong told them bluntly; after all, these Sects should also contribute some effort to counter the Vicious Beasts, rather than constantly depleting the Spirit Hall's strength.

Hearing that every Vicious Beast had the strength of a Super Douluo, and some were even Ultimate experts, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Yu Yuanzhen could not hide their shock.

When did so many powerful Spirit Beasts emerge from the Star Dou Great Forest?

They looked at Bibi Dong with suspicious eyes; this woman didn't look like a good person, could she be deceiving them?

Recently, everything in the Star Dou Great Forest had been normal, with no reports of any large-scale attacks on Spirit Masters by Vicious Beasts.

The various Grandmasters, families, and Spirit Master Academies were still entering the Star Dou Great Forest normally to obtain spirit rings.

"Supreme Pontiff, this old man has one thing unclear. Has His Highness the Saint ever been to Heaven Dou City?"

Yu Yuanzhen originally wanted to directly question the cause of the Fourth Elder's death, but Bibi Dong's aura was somewhat strong, so he used what he considered the most tactful way.

"Heh, does the Spirit Hall's Saint need to report his whereabouts to you?"

Bibi Dong gave a cold huff and issued an order to leave: "The meeting has ended. You all may return."

Yu Yuanzhen was somewhat annoyed and very displeased; Bibi Dong was merely a junior.

He gave a light snort and turned to leave.

"In that case, we shall take our leave!"

Ning Fengzhi still wore a smile as he left together with Sword Douluo.

Bibi Dong watched their retreating figures, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

This group of fellows truly won't stay quiet.

"Gui Mei, take some people to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a fourth spirit ring for the Saint in advance. Let the age be between twenty thousand and thirty thousand years."

...Time passed.

Over nine months later, Su Wen successfully reached Level 40.

This day happened to be his tenth birthday. When Su Wen stepped out of his room,

Hu Liena, Tian Yue, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were sitting in the courtyard chatting.

After spending a long time together, they could be said to have become good sisters who talked about everything.

Among them, Dugu Yan was the eldest. Nearly twelve years old, she had grown slim and graceful, wearing a metallic-textured dress that highlighted her cold and proud temperament.

Hu Liena was also developing quickly. At ten years old, she already looked fifteen or sixteen. Even without activating her Spirit, she carried a natural Charm.

Even the lively Tian Yue was sometimes attracted by her, making her blush.

Ye Lingling was the youngest, yet also the most considerate.

Seeing Su Wen come out, Ye Lingling was the first to notice and stepped forward.

"You've been in seclusion for many days. Come and have something to eat."

"Senior Brother, have you made a Breakthrough?"

"Mhm."

Su Wen sat comfortably on a chair in the courtyard, watching Dugu Yan arrange the food boxes on the table one by one.

The aroma was enticing.

"These were all made by Lingling's mother. The Supreme Pontiff said earlier that you would come out of seclusion today."

Dugu Yan handed over a pair of chopsticks, looking at him with a smile.

Level 40 at ten years old—how many people on the continent could catch up to him at this age?

"Heehee, Senior Brother is indeed the most amazing."

Hu Liena smiled pleasingly.

"Still not as tall as me."

Tian Yue hugged her arms, proudly lifting her snowy-white neck.

She had long since become a Spirit Ancestor.

"Yueer!" Ye Lingling covered her small mouth and teased, "Who told you to have a Peak Douluo for a grandfather, with the entire Hall of Worship standing behind you!"

"What? If it weren't for Senior Brother, her Soul Power wouldn't even be as high as mine."

Hu Liena rolled her eyes at Tian Yue. As she spoke, she stood in front of her again, using her small hand to compare their heights, then curled her lips in disdain: "Still not as tall as me."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling burst into laughter immediately.

"Big Brother, look, she always uses this to attack me. Look, they're even making fun of me. Accursed Big Brother, why are you laughing too..."

"*Cough!*"

A slight coughing sound came as Bibi Dong stepped into the courtyard.

Looking at the group of girls surrounding Su Wen, she raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Teacher."

"Supreme Pontiff."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly to them, her gaze falling on Su Wen: "Not bad, to be able to maintain one level every three months. Come with me; you will absorb your spirit ring directly..."

"Mhm!"

Su Wen gave a satisfied burp and was just about to follow her.

Hu Liena suddenly took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth.

She looked up at him: "Senior Brother, then we'll head to the Spirit Master Academy first."

Seeing her Senior Brother nod, Hu Liena led them away together.

Although they also wanted to go and see, absorbing a spirit ring would take a lot of time, and Bibi Dong obviously wouldn't let them waste time here.

Su Wen also followed Bibi Dong to the courtyard of the Popes Bedchamber.

"Xiao Wen!"

Ye Yuaner was already waiting in the courtyard, along with several maidservants.

In front of them was a huge iron cage, inside of which was a Spirit Beast.

This Spirit Beast was somewhat special, its entire body resembling a skeleton, emitting black mist, with eyes glowing with a red, eerie light.

Fallen Eerie Spirit, a rare Spirit Beast born within the Nether Swamp.

Skilled in extremely powerful mental methods, concealment, and illusions... Ghost Douluo had found it by relying on his own Spirit attributes.

It was said to have taken quite a bit of effort.

After being captured, it was tortured every day. Bibi Dong personally used Soul methods to devastate the other's Mental Energy daily.

Now, this Fallen Eerie Spirit had long since lost its intelligence, and its mental World had nearly collapsed.

"Xiao Wen, give it a try. Twenty-five thousand years—although it exceeds the normal age limit for a fourth spirit ring, it should be no problem for you."

Bibi Dong spoke.

"Xiao Wen, Auntie will be watching."

Ye Yuaner looked at Su Wen with a giggle, her eyes full of trust in him.

"Alright!"

Su Wen reached forward, and a red Oil-paper umbrella appeared in his palm.

While killing the Fallen Eerie Spirit to set it free, Bibi Dong also dismissed the maidservants. Su Wen's true secret—the fewer people who knew, the better.