Chapter 53: Spirit Douluo Feng Erla!A voice, slightly aged yet full of vigor, rang out from outside the residence, speaking as it scrutinized Fu Shiyan.Fu Shiyan's gaze fell calmly upon this uninvited guest.The visitor appeared to be in his fifties or sixties, dressed in a white bishop's uniform with gold-embroidered edges. He had a steady demeanor, and his spirit power fluctuations had remarkably reached the Spirit Douluo level; he was indeed a trusted powerhouse sent by Bibi Dong.Fu Shiyan showed little surprise at his appearance.Ever since his conversation with Tang Hao, where they deduced that Bibi Dong would likely use the situation as a pretext to send someone again, he had expected this.Tang Hao's act of clearing out the secret guards might have been acceptable if he weren't involved, as "secretly protecting Yu Xiaogang" was inherently a clandestine affair.Bibi Dong couldn't bypass the Qian Daoliu to dispatch anyone stronger than a Spirit Douluo for an investigation either!However, his own existence as an "eighteen-year-old Spirit Emperor" gave Bibi Dong a perfect, overt excuse for an investigation.Fu Shiyan remained noncommittal and said indifferently, "I wonder what business Your Excellency has with me?""I am Feng Erla, a Bishop of Spirit Hall," the Spirit Douluo introduced himself, his tone carrying the scrutiny of a superior.After arriving in Nuoding City, Feng Erla immediately sought information on Yu Xiaogang's movements. Upon learning he had left the academy, he breathed a sigh of relief; there was no need to worry about the core protection mission assigned by Her Holiness the Pope for the time being.Subsequently, he focused his primary energy on investigating the rumored "young genius."With Fu Shiyan's unique silver hair, black robes, and ethereal temperament—combined with the fact that he hadn't intentionally hidden his tracks—his presence was no secret in Nuoding City, making it easy for Feng Erla to find him.Seeing him now with his own eyes, Feng Erla couldn't help but praise him inwardly:"He is indeed excessively young, and his appearance and temperament far transcend the mundane. No wonder he caught the attention of Spirit Hall's upper echelon."Feng Erla composed himself, a formulaic, kindly smile appearing on his face:"I have no other intentions for this visit; I simply heard that a once-in-a-century young talent had appeared in Nuoding City. Driven by curiosity, I came specifically to meet you and see for myself.""Oh?" Fu Shiyan raised an eyebrow slightly. "And how does Your Excellency wish to'see' for yourself?""It's simple," Feng Erla took a step forward, the spirit power around him surging slightly with a hint of pressure."A brief spar between us will suffice.""We'll stop at the point of contact, and it will allow this old man to see if the rumors are true."Hearing this, Fu Shiyan sneered inwardly.The spar was a facade; testing his limits was the true goal. Likely, what would follow would be recruitment through threats and inducements, or further investigation and control.Now that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was in his possession and his plan to leave Nuoding City was set, he couldn't be bothered to deal with the man's pretenses, nor would he ever accept Spirit Hall's 'recruitment' or surveillance.Since he had delivered himself to the door, then... he should stay."Since Your Excellency insists on'seeing' for yourself," a faint, half-smile appeared on Fu Shiyan's face, "then it shall be as you wish.""However, this is an urban area with many commoners around. A spar between us would inevitably cause a disturbance.""How about we find an open area elsewhere?""Exactly what I was thinking." Feng Erla nodded; he didn't want to cause too much of a commotion in the city either.Fu Shiyan said no more. With a movement of his body, he swept toward the outskirts of Nuoding City like a gentle breeze, his speed neither fast nor slow, just enough for Feng Erla to keep up easily.Feng Erla's eyes flickered, his respect for Fu Shiyan's composure growing. He then activated his spirit power and followed closely behind.One after the other, the two quickly arrived at a remote and desolate hilly area outside the city, surrounded by jagged rocks and devoid of human presence.Fu Shiyan stopped, turned to face Feng Erla, and without another word, slowly raised his right hand.In his palm, a Blue Silver Tree Spirit quietly emerged—entirely deep blue with gnarled branches, radiating a majestic aura of life.Immediately after, six brilliant spirit rings rose from beneath his feet one by one, their light dazzling:Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black!"Fu Shiyan, Spirit Blue Silver Tree, Rank 69 control system Battle Soul Emperor. Please advise!"He calmly announced his name and rank, his voice clear in the mountain wind.Despite having prepared himself mentally, seeing Fu Shiyan's excessively young face with his own eyes...and feeling that very real Rank 69 spirit power fluctuation—especially that common-sense-defying spirit ring configuration of a thousand-year second ring and a ten-thousand-year fourth ring—Feng Erla still couldn't help but feel a storm of shock in his heart!"Truly... a monster!"He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock as both battle intent and solemnity rose in his eyes.Such talent—if he could be recruited, it would surely be a great achievement!He also wanted to see if this youth's combat ability lived up to those spirit rings!He took a deep breath, calming his churning thoughts as his spirit power erupted. Eight spirit rings rose from beneath his feet—two yellow, two purple, and four black!It was a standard spirit ring configuration, yet his majestic Spirit Douluo-level aura still pressed down on Fu Shiyan like a mountain."Feng Erla, Spirit Blood Poison Demonic Scorpion, Rank 83 attack system Battle Soul Douluo!"He gave a low shout, and his spirit power erupted as a massive phantom of a purple-black scorpion, its tail shimmering with a faint blue cold light, appeared behind him.The two yellow, two purple, and four black spirit rings beneath his feet shone brightly, and the powerful pressure belonging to a Spirit Douluo crushed toward Fu Shiyan.However, facing this suppression from a higher spirit power rank, Fu Shiyan's expression didn't change in the slightest.The battle erupted in the next instant!Feng Erla knew the opponent's spirit rings were bizarre and his potential terrifying, so he decided to end it quickly!His third and fifth spirit rings lit up simultaneously. The Blood Poison Demonic Scorpion phantom solidified, its claws and tail hook carrying a foul wind and lethal poison. They transformed into three afterimages, tearing through the air and fiercely attacking Fu Shiyan from different angles, sealing off all room for evasion.Yet, facing this Spirit Douluo's fierce assault, Fu Shiyan's eyes remained as calm as an ancient well.He didn't even move his feet; he simply shifted his thoughts.The second, third, and fourth spirit rings beneath his feet all flared with intense light almost simultaneously!"Second Spirit Ability: Verdant Symphony Resonance!"A pale green light spread out with him at the center. The aura of the Blue Silver Grass within range surged, and the circulation speed of Fu Shiyan's own spirit power suddenly accelerated, his aura climbing."Third Spirit Ability: Resilient Meridian Renewal!"Faint blue phantoms of life meridians appeared on the surface of his body, emitting an aura of unyielding tenacity."Fourth Spirit Ability: Domain of Ten Thousand Vines' Breath!"As the domain expanded, the earth within a hundred-meter radius seemed to awaken. Dense life energy permeated the area, faintly suppressing Feng Erla's poison-attribute spirit power.The three enhancement and domain-type Spirit Abilitys were unleashed together, not for a direct attack, but to instantly elevate Fu Shiyan's state and the surrounding environment to their peak!Immediately after, he formed a mysterious seal with his hands in front of his chest and spoke softly:"Myriad Manifestations of the Forest — Rise!"With his low shout, the ground within a hundred-meter radius of him trembled violently!Countless incredibly thick Blue Silver Trees, over a meter in diameter and deep blue throughout, burst forth from the ground!Then, these trees grew, branched, and intertwined rapidly. One after another, giant Blue Silver Trees dozens of meters tall rose from the ground at a speed visible to the naked eye!In the blink of an eye, the originally desolate mountain hollow was transformed into a bizarre, deep blue forest!Countless vines wove through the trees like giant pythons, blotting out the sky and instantly trapping Feng Erla within!"What?!"Feng Erla turned pale with shock; he had never seen such a bizarre and overbearing field-control ability!How could this be the method of a control system Spirit Master? It was practically a miracle!
