—The next day, outside the Papal Palace.
"Huai'er, now that you have obtained your first spirit ring, you can add a second spirit ring after you have fully adapted to your own strength, which will maximize the benefits."
During this time, you will diligently study swordsmanship with the Pope. When you return home, your mother can teach you anything you don't understand.
Murong Shayue led Murong Huai on the way to the Papal Palace. After returning to the Star Dou Great Forest yesterday, Bibi Dong's soul power reached level thirteen. As for Murong Huai, since he had not absorbed a second soul ring, it could not be detected, but Murong Huai guessed that it was around level twenty-two.
After obtaining the soul ring, Murong Huai realized that what he lacked most was swordsmanship. Without a suitable swordsmanship, it would be difficult to unleash the power of the Immortal Lord Nine Arrivals Sword.
Having just learned of Murong Huai's acquisition of the Soul Ring, Qian Daoliu sent someone to the Murong residence to inform him that Murong Huai would come to the Papal Palace to give him a lesson.
Although Wu Qianyun also knew swordsmanship, Murong Huai had already become Qian Daoliu's disciple, so the latter should impart his knowledge and skills. Thus, the two went to the Papal Palace.
Murong Huai was to study swordsmanship with Qian Daoliu for a few years, while Bibi Dong was arranged to attend the Martial Soul Academy.
"Greetings, Three Venerable Ones." Upon seeing Murong Shayue's arrival, Xiongshi and Guangling bowed.
Murong Shayue nodded, then spoke gently to Murong Huai beside him:
"Huai'er, Grandpa will see you off here. From now on, two elders will guide you."
Murong Huai nodded, and then Murong Shayue turned and left.
The Lion and the Light Feather, who would later become two of the seven Grand Elders of the Spirit Hall, were now serving as Protector Elders of the Pope. The two smiled at Murong Huai, cupped their hands, and said:
"Haha, Your Highness, His Holiness the Pope is already waiting for you inside, please."
On the day Murong Huai awakened his martial soul, he was appointed as the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall by the current Grand Elder, whose status was second only to the Pope and the Grand Elder.
"There's no need for such formalities, elders."
Then Murong Huai followed the two into the Papal Palace.
Inside the Papal Palace, Qian Daoliu had just finished processing some reports when he saw Xiong Shi Guangling lead Murong Huai in. He put down what he was holding and smiled at Murong Huai, saying:
"Haha, Huai'er is here."
Murong Huai cupped his hands toward Qian Daoliu on the throne and said:
"Disciple greets Master."
"Huai'er, there's no need for such formalities, please rise."
Then Qian Daoliu waved his hand again, and the Lion King, Guangling, bowed respectfully and turned to leave the Papal Palace. Afterwards, Qian Daoliu stepped down from the platform and approached Murong Huai.
"Huai'er, I've heard about you absorbing your first spirit ring. It was indeed quite risky for an 800-year-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear."
Upon hearing this, Murong Huai nodded and then said:
"Don't worry, teacher, it was a close call."
Qian Daoliu nodded, then took out several items from his soul tool and handed them to Murong Huai, saying:
"Huai'er, this is a gift from your teacher for your apprenticeship. Please accept it."
Upon hearing this, Murong Huai looked at the item Qian Daoliu had handed him: a golden token engraved with several special martial souls. It was the Pope's Token of the Spirit Hall, which only elders of the Spirit Hall could possess.
Murong Fuhai, Murong Shayue, and Xiao Qingmei each possess one, granting them considerable authority and the ability to mobilize the power of any Spirit Hall across the continent. They can be considered symbols of power and strength.
"Huai'er, although you have now been named a Holy Son, after discussion among your teacher and the other elders, it has been decided that the investiture ceremony will be held for you after you reach the Soul King realm."
"Then you will have your own Holy Son's Decree; you can use this Papal Decree for now."
Murong Huai nodded. Although he possessed twin martial souls, he was relatively weak in the early stages. Only when he gained sufficient strength could he win the respect of others. However, the Papal Decree was sufficient.
Next, Murong Huai looked at the second item, a soul bone that shimmered with golden light, and it was the most precious head soul bone among the six great soul bones.
"This soul bone was dropped by the 90,000-year-old Heavenly Evolution Unicorn King that your teacher killed. Keep it for now, and absorb it later when your physique reaches the Soul Master or Soul King level," Qian Daoliu instructed.
Murong Huai responded. Although absorbing soul bones does not require much from the soul master, it is not advisable to absorb them too early; one should proceed step by step.
Murong Huai put away the papal decree and the soul bone, then looked at the last item, a jade slip.
"This jade slip contains the sword technique passed down by the Angel God of my Spirit Hall, called Ninefold Holy Judgment."
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu gently placed his hand on Murong Huai's shoulder. A burst of golden, holy light flashed, enveloping the two of them, and they transformed into a golden streak of light, leaving the Papal Palace.
In just a few breaths, the two arrived at the back mountain of the Spirit Hall. Looking at this scene, Murong Huai couldn't help but marvel at Qian Daoliu's strength. Although he might not be able to defeat Tang Chen or Poseidon in the future, his strength was undeniable.
Qian Daoliu pointed a finger at the jade slip, which instantly turned into specks of golden light and merged into Murong Huai's brow. Murong Huai immediately felt that a profound sword technique had been added to his mind.
"Huai'er, next, I will demonstrate for you the unique sword technique of my Angel Clan. Watch closely." Qian Daoliu said, a golden longsword materializing in his hand.
Murong Huai nodded, then stepped aside. Qian Daoliu turned around, holding a golden longsword.
"This sword technique uses light as a ruler and the sword as a pen, with nine progressively advancing moves, from protection to judgment. Each move embodies the angels' supreme pursuit of order and purity, and beneath the magnificent moves lies the absolute execution of justice."
Qian Daoliu spoke in a deep voice, lightly touching the ground with the tip of his sword. A sacred aura spread from the sword, and the surrounding air seemed to be solidified by an invisible force.
"Sword Technique First Form: Morning Star's Dawn." Qian Daoliu lightly touched the east with the tip of his sword, drawing upon the power of the morning star to create an arc of light, his sword energy breaking through the dawn like the first rays of sunlight.
"Second Form: Wings Cutting the Wind." His arms stretched out like wings, and his sword slashed swiftly, creating a golden vortex. The sword energy transformed into illusory wings, seemingly capable of piercing through everything.
Then, Qian Daoliu raised his long sword, reflecting the sunlight, from bottom to top as if holding a clear spring. The silvery sword light purified the filth. "Third move: Moonlight Cleansing".
"Fourth move: Heavenly Punishment Meteor".
Suddenly, a thousand swords pointed to the sky, stirring up celestial phenomena. Pillars of light cleaved down from the clouds, and sword energy bombarded like meteors.
"Fifth Form: Divine Oracle Binding." The longsword traced golden runes, and the arms moved like conducting a musical score. Endless chains of light flew out, their collision producing the clear ringing of chimes, intended to shatter the enemy's will.
"Sixth Form: Eternal Lotus".
Qian Daoliu activated his Martial Soul, unfurled six wings of light, and ignited holy flames on his sword, sweeping across the circumference. His sword energy transformed into a rain of light feathers, blooming into lotuses of light to purify the filth.
"Seventh Form: Holy Radiance Judgment." Raising the sword high, drawing upon the light of heaven and earth, it slashes down fiercely, releasing a blazing sword light.
"Eighth Form: Dream Weaving of the End." Qian Daoliu's figure slowed down, the tip of his sword lightly touching the ground, drawing a winding trail of light, like flowing stardust. The sword energy wove an illusion, plunging the enemy into a brief moment of peace, where the falling light feathers sprouted new buds.
Finally, the Thousand Streams Sword pointed to the heavens, a golden waterfall of light descended from the clouds, and a six-winged angel appeared behind him. The swordsman leaped up as if ascending to heaven to judge, intending to eradicate all evil and punish all lawbreakers.
"This is the final move of the sword technique, Ninefold Sacred Judgment!!"
Endless golden light spilled onto the ground, leaving Murong Huai stunned. Within its magnificence lay hidden killing intent; within its beauty, danger lurked; within its sacredness, inviolability emanated; and within its judgment lay protection.
It can be described as unpredictable, showing both the benevolence of the angels in protecting the people of the continent and their determination to punish all evil in the world.
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