Chapter 19: Qian Renxue's Identity! (Seeking follows and collections)

"The tasks you drew are not complicated and are relatively easy to complete. But you cannot generalize based on a moment of good luck and think that the training in Death Canyon carries no risks."

"Of course, luck is also a part of strength."

Qingluan Douluo hit the nail on the head.

Wu Qi drew a Survival Task, which is why he was able to keep watch with Qiangu Changkong on the outskirts of the Inner City.

If it had been any other task, Wu Qi would have had no time to spare.

Relying on Qiangu Changkong alone, the danger level of his Collection Task would inevitably have multiplied.

As he spoke, Qingluan Douluo's gaze turned to Wu Qi, filled with both gratification and a hint of helplessness, "Sixth Brother told me, do you have a different opinion regarding my arrangements?"

Having one's own ideas is a good thing, but one cannot be too unrestrained.

Wu Qi was not surprised by this.

How could he possibly understand the means of communication between the Consecrators?

Bowing slightly toward him, he said, "Master, I do not want to go to the Spirit Hall Academy for three reasons."

"First, our age is not an advantage at the Spirit Hall Academy. Many training tasks within the academy, including the selection of personnel for the Spirit Master Tournament, will not prioritize us."

"Second, the academy is directly under the jurisdiction of the Pope Palace. Given our relationship with the Pope, if we go to the academy, I fear we will be targeted openly and secretly."

"At this stage, we just want to focus on cultivation and do not want to get involved in these power struggles."

"Third, uh... I haven't thought of it yet, I'll add it later."

He couldn't exactly say that he knew the Spirit Master Tournament after next wouldn't be held, and that he wouldn't be a main team member for the next one, so he didn't want to go to the Spirit Hall Academy, right?

Predicting the future was pure nonsense. If he were actually right, wouldn't the Consecration Hall slice him up for research?

Of course, the main goal was still to obtain the Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

For this, he had to go to Tiandou City.

A few years ago, through Qingluan Douluo's authorization, he had browsed reports submitted by various Spirit Hall branches, and among them, he had seen Tang San's name.

He finally understood why the Spirit Hall had overlooked Tang San.

Based on his own knowledge, Su Yuntao only wrote in the report that Tang San possessed soul power, without specifying the level of his Innate Soul Power. Moreover, in a prominent position, he had marked his martial soul as Blue Silver Grass.

In this way, even if the report were presented to Qian Daoliu, who would care about a Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master?

The report contained Tang San's age; Wu Qi had calculated it, and they were the same age, with a difference in birth time of at most a few months.

Listening to his explanation, Qingluan Douluo smiled helplessly, "Don't be slippery; these reasons are not convincing enough."

Wu Qi rubbed his nose and looked around, "Master, you know I come from Tiandou City. Before I was brought to the Spirit Hall back then, I discovered some things."

"What does that have to do with you not wanting to go to the Spirit Hall Academy?" Qingluan Douluo asked in return.

Qiangu Changkong couldn't help but feel curious.

Wu Qi rarely spoke nonsense; bringing it up now must mean it was relevant.

It wasn't as if they absolutely had to go to the Spirit Hall Academy; with their talent, they could have more choices.

Wu Qi really couldn't think of a better idea, so he decided to use Qian Renxue as a shield.

Seeing him acting mysterious and worried that he might have discovered some classified information, Qingluan Douluo brought the two back to the manor.

Wu Qi released Xiao Lu from his Soul Guidance Device and let it "play" in the manor.

"Tell me, what did you discover?" Qingluan Douluo asked.

Wu Qi said, "Has the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire joined the Spirit Hall?"

"Master, before you came to pick me up, the Crown Prince told me..."

Qian Renxue's identity was not a secret within the Consecration Hall, but for the Spirit Hall, this was top-secret information.

That Wu Qi could guess this level shocked Qingluan Douluo, and he hurriedly pressed, "Who else have you spoken to about this?"

If Qian Renxue's identity were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable!

If anyone else knew, they would have to immediately tie up the loose ends to avoid any unnecessary trouble.

Wu Qi shook his head, "I didn't understand this back then; I only recalled it while training a few days ago. Master, has the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire really joined the Spirit Hall?"

Qingluan Douluo did not say more.

After a pause, the master and disciple seemed to share a tacit understanding, and their gazes turned to Qiangu Changkong at the side.

Qiangu Changkong gave a bitter smile; this didn't seem like something he should be hearing.

Seeing their expressions, he hurriedly covered his ears, "I didn't hear anything; what did you just say?"

He was, after all, the grandson of Thousand Armies Douluo; if he knew, he knew—it was impossible to kill him to silence him.

Qingluan Douluo realized the severity of the problem and said immediately, "Return to the Consecration Hall; this matter must be discussed with the Great Consecrator."

……

In the Consecration Hall.

Qian Daoliu was discussing something with several other Consecrators.

The struggle between the Consecration Hall and the Pope Palace was destined to be a war without smoke.

Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong came from the Consecration Hall and had completed the trial in Death Canyon. Therefore, Qian Daoliu proposed nominating them as the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall to "contend" with the Golden Generation under Bibi Dong.

The Consecrators naturally would not oppose Qian Daoliu's proposal.

Golden Crocodile Douluo said, "Big Brother, if that is the case, we won't be able to suppress the Pope Palace."

"Bibi Dong is coming on aggressively, and she has already let her disciples obtain the honor of the Golden Generation, as well as the Purple Record Badge. For a long time to come, they will be the objects of admiration for the young people in the Hall."

"It would be better to hold off on the Golden Generation and the Purple Record Badge, at least to give little Wu and Changkong more time to grow."

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment and then agreed.

At the same time, the door to the great hall was pushed open, and Qingluan Douluo returned with Wu Qi and the other.

Before Qian Daoliu could ask, Qingluan Douluo took the lead and used sound transmission to inform all the Consecrators of the situation.

The Consecrators stood up abruptly, their gazes turning in unison toward Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu wore a smile as he looked at Wu Qi, "Did you analyze all of this yourself?"

Wu Qi nodded and provided an explanation.

But he certainly would not admit to possessing a god's-eye view.

"So, what does this have to do with you not wanting to join the Spirit Hall Academy?"

Wu Qi said solemnly, "If we join the Spirit Hall Academy, our age and strength will not stand out, and we won't have the opportunity to participate deeply in the Spirit Master Tournament."

"I was thinking, since the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire is one of our own, and given that our martial souls are not easily identified by their origins, why can't we go to a Spirit Master Academy in the Heaven Dou Empire to study?"

"Aside from the Spirit Hall Academy, looking at other academies, we would definitely be core members for the next tournament. Having accumulated enough tournament experience, wouldn't it be easier for us to win the championship when we compete as the main force of the Spirit Hall Team in the tournament after next?"

On this point, Qian Daoliu did indeed agree.

The Spirit Hall Academy and the royal academies of the two great empires enter the grand finals directly; lacking the tempering of the Preliminary Tournament and the qualifying rounds, they are ultimately somewhat lacking in seasoning.

Furthermore, Qian Renxue does indeed need help by her side; the two of them are not well-known within the Spirit Hall, and their martial souls are not easily exposed, making them the most suitable to stay by Qian Renxue's side.

(End of chapter)