In the vast council chamber of the Papal Palace, only Yu Xiaogang sat alone, quietly seated in a luxurious chair.
He paid no heed to the gilded and resplendent decorations around him, merely sipping his tea in silence while pondering in his mind how he should present himself to Bibi Dong shortly.
His state of mind was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.
No matter how well he got along with Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang had to admit that he simply couldn't forget the woman he was about to meet.
Bi Bidong held a special place in his heart.
She was beautiful, noble, and exceptionally gifted; it seemed every beautiful word in the world could be applied to her.
She was also the first person to truly recognize his worth.
But unfortunately, he couldn't risk the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect.
Qianxun Ji's warning was not something he could ignore.
Besides, wasn't Bi Bi Dong herself not that resolute, after all? In the end, she still chose the Pope's power.
"I hope she'll still spare a thought for our past bond…"
She is now the Pope of the Soul Hall, standing above tens of thousands—no longer the naive young girl she once was.
In her daily life, she associates exclusively with those of overwhelming power and unmatched strength; who knows how her attitude might shift under these circumstances…
But no matter what, this trip must be made.
Tang San is the hope for my future; he holds a special significance. No one is more important than this child.
I've held out in Nodding City for twenty years just to find a prodigy like this—how could I possibly give up now?
"However…"
Yu Xiaogang's gaze grew somber.
"Xiao San's background is a problem."
The mastermind behind the assassination of the former Pope—and the son of Haotian Douluo.
Moreover, from their few brief encounters in the past, Tang Hao seems to harbor a great deal of resentment toward the Soul Hall. Given these complex relationships, could there be any unexpected twists?
However, the Soul Hall likely doesn't know Xiao San's true identity.
After all, Tang Hao has been out of the public eye for so long, and "Xiao San's" Haotian Hammer has never been known to outsiders.
But today's meeting actually carries some risk.
Would Bi Bi Dong take an interest in the existence of twin martial souls? And might she, as a result, take notice of Tang San—and then follow the trail to discover Tang Hao?
"Let's wait and see what her attitude is like first."
Yu Xiaogang took a gentle sip of tea.
"If Bi Bi Dong still cherishes our past ties, it wouldn't hurt to admit it outright. At worst, we can simply promise that Tang San won't become an enemy of the Soul Hall in the future."
Just then, the tall arched doorway of the council hall swung open, and a gentle voice rang out from outside.
"You all wait outside. Without my orders, no one is to disturb me."
"Yes, sir."
Yu Xiaogang turned his gaze toward the main entrance.
A woman walked in from outside.
A luxurious black robe trimmed with gold covered her entire body, accentuating her nearly perfect figure.
A nine-curved purple-gold crown rested upon her head, and the papal scepter in her hand tapped lightly against the ground, emitting a soft "ting."
She had fair skin, peerless beauty, and a noble, sacred aura.
At this moment, Bi Bidong had shed the nervousness she displayed when alone; her face was serene, her eyes deep as a still pond, making her resemble a goddess descended to earth.
Their gazes met.
At that moment, a subtle flicker appeared in Yu Xiaogang's otherwise impassive expression—a mix of reminiscence, remorse, and melancholy.
As Bi Bidong looked at him, she was inexplicably reminded of those scenes from her dream.
One of those scenes was when she first saw Su Cheng in this very hall.
For some reason, at that very moment, she suddenly felt like laughing.
"Why are you here?" Bi Bi Dong asked calmly.
Her voice was melodious and gentle, as soothing as a spring breeze.
But Yu Xiaogang's gaze grew somewhat strained; he pressed both hands against the desk in front of him and stood up.
"Yes, I'm here. Are you all right?"
A faint smile flitted across Bi Bi Dong's face. "To be above all others—what's so bad about that? As the ruler of the Soul Hall, even the emperors of the two great empires must show me due respect. Do you really think I'm not doing well?"
Yu Xiaogang sighed. "Bi Bi Dong, I know the pain in your heart."
"Bi Bi Dong? Didn't you say I'd almost forgotten that name? Please call me the Pope, or address me as Your Holiness."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
Yu Xiaogang's pupils contracted sharply, and a hint of pain flashed in his eyes.
He turned around and walked over to where he had been sitting earlier, coming to a halt; his entire being seemed to be lost in memories of the past.
Watching his back, Bi Bidong was taken aback once more.
Such a strong sense of déjà vu…
"What brings you here? It's been twenty years since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent emotions churning within him.
When he turned back around, all trace of emotion had vanished from his eyes, leaving only his usual aloofness.
"Your Holiness, I have come to ask a favor."
"Oh? You're coming to ask me for something? That doesn't seem like you. It appears that time truly does change a person. Go ahead." "
Yu Xiaogang offered no explanation, but said in a solemn voice, "Your Holiness, I would like to know how you overcame the challenge of the Twin Martial Souls back then."
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong narrowed her eyes slightly. A thought flashed through her mind, but she replied calmly, "You don't need to know this; it holds no significance for you."
"I've taken on a disciple who has been training under me for eight years now. Fortunately, he possesses a Twin Martial Soul just like yours. This child is exceptionally gifted, and I hope to train him to become a powerhouse of his generation."
"A Twin Martial Soul…"
Bi Bi Dong's willow-like eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Your disciple—does he possess twin martial souls?"
It wasn't as if she hadn't been keeping an eye on Yu Xiaogang's movements.
On the contrary, because of that unusually vivid dream, she had used the Soul Hall's intelligence network to gather quite a bit of information about Yu Xiaogang's movements.
From what she knew, Yu Xiaogang had indeed taken on a disciple several years ago.
But that disciple's Soul Power was a worthless one: Blue Silver Grass.
When she first heard this news, she actually felt a surge of excitement.
The fact that he was able to guide a Soul Master with a Blue Silver Grass Soul Spirit step by step to where he is today—and that he is no weaker than those with top-tier Soul Spirits—is proof enough of Yu Xiaogang's true talent and expertise.
At that moment, her heart seemed to skip a beat.
A sensation of weightlessness, as if she'd stepped into thin air, washed over her.
"That disciple of yours—what is his second Soul Skill? "
Bi Bi Dong's tone grew slightly more urgent.
She didn't know what she was hoping for at that moment.
"..." Upon hearing this question, Yu Xiaogang hesitated.
"You should know that even if you don't tell me, I'll be able to find out."
"...His second martial soul is the Haotian Hammer."
"The Haotian Hammer... It's actually the Haotian Hammer..."
Bibi Dong's eyes went slightly blank.
Yu Xiaogang assumed it was because of the matter involving the Haotian Sect that had upset her.
But the Haotian Sect had long since distanced itself from Tang Hao; it was just a Haotian Hammer—it shouldn't be that serious.
He quickly added, " Rest assured, if you're willing to tell me how you managed to do it back then, I can guarantee that my disciple will never oppose the Soul Hall for the rest of his life."
Little did she know, however, that what Bi Bi Dong was truly concerned about at that moment had nothing to do with those karmic ties.
In fact, deep down, Bi Bi Dong didn't even harbor any particular hatred toward Tang Hao.
Qian Xun Ji deserved to die.
If it weren't for Tang Hao, she might not even have had the chance to successfully ambush that beast.
Bi Bi Dong stared intently at Yu Xiaogang.
"What is your disciple's Innate Soul Power level?"
"He's at the peak of Innate Soul Power," Yu Xiaogang said with a touch of pride.
After all, this disciple was a once-in-a-lifetime genius he had painstakingly selected.
Bi Bi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly. "So you've been lying low in Noding City all these years without ever taking a single disciple—just to wait for someone like this?"
"That's right," Yu Xiaogang nodded, saying in a solemn voice, "Only he can prove my theory to the world."
"...I see."
Bi Bi Dong lowered her head and remained silent for a moment.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she looked up at Yu Xiaogang. "Yu Xiaogang, you've met that Soul Master named Su Cheng, haven't you? "
Yu Xiaogang was taken aback upon hearing this, unsure why Bi Bi Dong would bring up that person. He nodded and said, "I have."
"What do you think of him?"
"Not bad—a rare genius."
"A genius…" Bi Bi Dong repeated silently.
She then continued, "I've heard that he's absorbed soul rings beyond his level on multiple occasions—he even possessed two ten-thousand-year soul rings and two thousand-year soul rings while still at the Soul King stage. What do you think of that?"
Yu Xiaogang furrowed his brow, puzzled as to why Bi Bi Dong kept asking questions about Su Cheng.
However, he was the one in need of her help right now, and judging by her attitude, there seemed to be room for negotiation—as if she were showing some consideration for their past relationship.
To avoid complicating the situation, he paused thoughtfully before saying, "This is indeed somewhat unexpected. But you probably don't know that my disciple's third soul ring has also surpassed the normal absorption limit, reaching over two thousand years."
At this point, he began his habitual analysis once more.
"From what I've observed, as long as a Soul Master's will is strong enough to endure the extreme pressure and pain caused by absorbing a Soul Ring beyond the standard time limit, they have a chance to gain even greater rewards. However, this is quite risky—I suspect that Su Cheng paid a heavy price for it."
Having said this, Yu Xiaogang looked completely unfazed, not at all bothered by revealing these secrets.
In his view, as long as he could gain the secret to cultivating twin martial souls simultaneously, trading some of his own research findings was entirely acceptable.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong remained silent, gazing at Yu Xiaogang for a moment.
She then nodded and asked, "So, how do you think your disciple compares to this Su Cheng?"
"Of course, Su Cheng is stronger right now, but once Tang San matures, given the immense potential of his Twin Martial Souls, his future growth potential will far exceed Su Cheng's."
" Is that what you think?"
Bi Bi Dong pursed her lips slightly, her gaze somewhat unfocused.
But she quickly regained her composure, her expression serene.
"To overcome the challenges of dual martial souls, the key lies in having sufficient physical constitution. As long as your physique is resilient enough, and provided the two martial souls do not repel each other, you can cultivate both simultaneously. As for how to improve your physical constitution, that depends on your own abilities—you can rely on external aids such as soul bones and medicinal herbs."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed.
He bowed deeply to Bi Bidong and said in a solemn voice, "Thank you."
This expression of gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.
To him, nothing was more important than Tang San's future development.
Watching Yu Xiaogang bow in gratitude, Bi Bi Dong's expression remained calm.
"You may go."
Yu Xiaogang nodded silently and turned to walk toward the main gate.
Just as he reached the gate and grasped the doorknob, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
But after a moment's hesitation, he pulled open the door and left quickly.
Bi Bi Dong looked at the empty entrance to the council hall not far away and let out a sigh.
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