After giving the instruction, Rayne leaned back on his luxurious chair and closed his eyes, resting.
At Rayne's instruction, Ah Yin carried out her duties as his assistant, and looked through the reports handed by the shadow assassin.
It's just that...
As time pased by, Ah Yin's expression was becoming stranger and stranger.
After about twenty minutes, she briefly looked through the files.
Her expression, complicated, even borderline disgusted.
Sensing Ah Yin's emotions, Rayne opened his eyes and looked at her curiously.
"What's wrong, Ah Yin? You have quite an interesting expression right now."
Rayne asked curiously.
"Young master, do you really want to know?"
"Oh? Why? Is there something I shouldn't know?"
"No... It's just... This observation... It's quite disgusting, to say the least."
"Oh? For you to say that, it must be quite interesting."
Then, Rayne took the files from Ah Yin and looked through it.
Soon, he too had an interesting expression, only for a moment, though.
"Good grief. I've seen a lot of twisted things, but this is just next level."
'Well, I'm the initiator of Yu Xiaogang's new bizarre adventure. I'm not really qualified to judge this. But even I didn't expect a result like this.'
Rayne secretly thought, with a bit of gloating.
'Then again, there were a lot of restraints on the mystic rune I placed on him. Since none of them were triggered and the transformation proceeded uninterrupted, then Yu Xiaogang really is beyond saving. Let's just say he deserves it.'
"Young master, in the reports there are signs of other individuals secretly observing and protecting Yu Xiaogang. Is it the arrangement of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
Ah Yin asked in an unsure tone.
Rayne didn't say anything to her speculation of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
After all, anyone who knows Yu Xiaogang's background would come to this conclusion.
"I guess so~ there must also be those from Spirit Hall, most likely from the Supreme Pontiff faction. There's a brain rotten woman there."
Ah Yin was somewhat baffled by her young master's words.
"Supreme pontiff faction? Young master, do you mean the Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong?! What motive or profit could she possibly have for expending Spirit Hall personnel to protect someone like Yu Xiaogang?!"
Ah Yin's voice was laced with disbelief.
Then she thought deeply about how and when these two individuals of completely different status could possibly meet.
Then she remembered some things she had heard during her travel with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
She remembered hearing something about Yu Xiaogang going to Spirit Hall, then being kicked out just a couple of years later.
Suddenly, she thought of an unlikely possibility, which even she felt was impossible.
But this possibility seems to be the only logical, or maybe illogical, reasoning for Bibi Dong's action.
"Could it be that Bibi Dong has feelings for Yu Xiaogang?!! No, that's nonsense! Maybe there's something valuable about Yu Xiaogang?!"
Hearing Ah Yin's shocked exclamation, Rayne just laughed lightly.
"Feelings? It might've been. But, will her blinded feelings still persevere after seeing how Yu Xiaogang is right now? In fact, I still wonder how she had the slightest feelings for Yu Xiaogang after his affair with some, let's just say wonderful women, under Qian Xunji's orders."
"Now that Yu Xiaogang has experienced even more wonderful experience, I wonder what Bibi Dong's expression will be? It must surely be an interesting one!"
"No... I shouldn't be calling him Yu Xiaogang anymore. It doesn't sound feminine enough. Hahaha!"
Ah Yin helpless rolled her eyes at Rayne's bad humor.
"Ah Yin, let's go on a date!" Rayne suddenly said, as he caught her wrist and pulled her into a hug.
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Spirit City, the headquarters of Spirit Hall.
Spirit Hall, a symbolic existence in the Douluo Continent with power exceeding that of the two great empires.
At this point of time, excluding the Ouroboros Organization with unknown strength, and the City of Contracts that has no intention of involving itself in the matters of outside world...
Spirit Hall is undoubtedly the strongest force.
The Supreme pontiff's palace hall.
One of the most restricted and sacred places in the entirety of Spirit Hall. The Hall where one can meet the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, of course, with necessary appointment and qualifications.
Before the majestic door stood two powerful men in knight armor.
At this moment, in the majestic hall behind the door.
The Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong sat on the first seat, lazily looking at the powerful people gathered in this hall, with her cold and beautiful eyes.
She has a slender figure, voluptuous curves, with long purple hair fluttering gently in the wind. She wears a nine-curve crown on her head and a long skirt, exuding majesty and nobility.
Her gaze exuded a sort of majesty, that made it difficult for others to look directly at her.
About five metres away from her, stood two men, or one of seemed pretty feminine.
One dressed in golden robes with flower patterns on them. He could be mistaken for a woman by anyone if the failed to see his Adam apple, as even his voice was as feminine as it could be. His skin so fair, even women would feel a bit inferior. He held a chrysanthemum flower in his right arm.
This is Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan. A level 95 Titled Douluo.
One of the two right hand men of the current Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong.
He stood at the right.
Similarly, on the left stood another man.
He was dressed in black, his head covered with a overhead cloak. There seemed to be some kind of black gloomy fog that hid his facial appearance. Overall, he gave off a very dead and gloomy aura.
He is Ghost Douluo, Gui Mei! A level 95 Titled Douluo, just like his partner. At the same time, he is officially known as the best agility-attack soul master in the world, ignoring any hidden ones unknown to public.
Both Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood by Bibi Dong's side, acting as her bodyguards.
At this time, about a dozen people were gathered in the hall, excluding the trio of Bibi Dong.
They were dressed in variety, but they had something in common. That is, they all wore a special Spirit Hall identity badge, that pretty much any soul master in the continent can recognize.
The Elder's badge!
Not only that, even some of the worshipers from the Douluo Palace were present at the moment, which is a very rare sight in the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Because, Supreme Pontiff Palace under Bibi Dong and Douluo Palace under Qian Daoliu, haven't exactly been on the nicest of terms.
Bibi Dong glanced over to the Titled Douluo personnel of Spirit Hall that has responded to her summon.
When she saw that only four of the nine worshipers of Douluo Palace had come despite her personal summon, a deep frown appeared on her beautiful face.
Her expression, clearly displeased and angry.
Fifteen Ton Douluo, one of the priests of the Douluo Palace, the sixth worship, a level 96 Super Douluo, noticed the slightly ugly expression of Bibi Dong.
He exchanged glanced with another priest, Falling Devil Douluo, the seventh worship.
Seeing him nod in response, Fifteen Ton Douluo looked at Bibi Douluo in a seemingly respectful manner, slightly bowed his head and said.
"Your highness the Supreme Pontiff, I'm sorry for the absence of the other priests. Unfortunately, they are all in seclusion and were unable to attend your summons. Please forgive their absence."
Although he said so, none of the elders nor Bibi Dong took it seriously.
Although Fifteen Ton Douluo seemed to be respectful, his tone of speech couldn't be anymore perfunctory.
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes coldly, as murderous intent rose, hidden deep in her eyes.
'How dare they blatantly disregard my summons?! I'm the Supreme Pontiff!! One day, I'll send them to them to the afterlife along with Qian Daoliu and his Qian family, after I become a God!!'
Bibi Dong thought with burning rage in her heart.
"Hmph!"
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, then called out to her henchman in a cold and majestic voice.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, please start."
"Yes, your highness!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed to Bibi Dong respectful, then turned around and took a step forward.
Then, under everyone's attentive gaze, he took out a book.
On the cover of the book was written, 'Mysterious Heaven Skill'!
The title of the book grabbed everyone's attention.
"Mysterious Heaven Skill? Is it a manual for self created soul skill?"
"Self-created soul skill? That's rare."
"Mysterious Heaven? Who ever made that book sure knew how to pick a domineering name!"
"I guess so! But, does that self-created soul skill live up to that name?"
A small conversation was started by this group of Titled Douluo after seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo take out the book.
Which, they unanimously proceed to define as a self-created soul skill.
Listening to all the meaningless, or maybe meaningful, conversation among the elders, Bibi Dong frowned.
She glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo coldly.
Feeling the cold gaze of the moody Supreme Pontiff, Chrysanthemum Douluo coughed loudly, which got the attention of the elders.
Seeing that the attention was on him, Chrysanthemum Douluo started to say.
"Everyone, as you can see, this Mysterious Heaven Skill is a self-created soul skill! And it is not your convention attack or defense type soul skill! The complexity and effect of this soul skill is unlike anything you've ever seen! I dare say that, this is the greatest technique I've ever seen or heard of!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo said breathlessly.
But some of the elders sneered disdainfully at Chrysanthemum Douluo's exaggerated claims of this skill.
"Haha! Yue Guan! Was this skill developed by someone you know? Why hype it up so much? It's just a soul skill at the end of the day! How powerful could it be?"
"Could it possibly rival a soul skill of 100,000-year level?!"
"You have to know, any soul skill less than that, isn't all that attractive to a Titled Douluo!"
The one who said this was Devil Bear Douluo, who while in the same camp of Bibi Dong's, but doesn't exactly get along with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
The other Titled Douluo also nodded, showing their agreement on Devil Bear Douluo's words.
Indeed, at level 90+ Titled Douluo level, there aren't exactly many soul skills out there that can greatly strengthen a Titled Douluo.
Even for soul bones, a competent Titled Douluo would only consider a soul bone of 50,000-year-old or below, if the soul skill in it is extremely versatile or has very good auxiliary effect.
In fact, they just make do with it, since a 100,000-year-old soul ring or soul bone isn't accessible to just anyone.
Well, most competent Titled Douluos, that is.
Seeing the conversation going nowhere, Bibi Dong slammed the bottom of her staff on the ground, producing a loud noise.
Immediately, all the elders stopped talking and paid utmost attention to the majestic and beautiful woman sitting in the first seat.
She is the most powerful woman in Douluo continent, as well as the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall. And the strength she possess is also among the strongest in the continent.
Regardless of their inner feelings for this moody and treacherous woman, even the worshipers of Douluo palace show her the necessary respect, when in her presence.
Seeing all of their attention on her and their expression, Bibi Dong secretly felt proud.
'This is the benefit of power! Those with strength are respected, regardless of their origins!'
Bibi Dong thought coldly, remembering her once helpless time of weakness.
She then looked at them coldly and said.
"This Mysterious Heaven Skill is far more than you all could possibly imagine. And, this skill doesn't originate from our Spirit Hall."
"Not from our Spirit Hall?" Falling Devil Douluo frowned, "What do you mean, your highness? Just what kind of skill is it to be considered so special by the Supreme Pontiff herself?"
Bibi Dong closed her eyes for a moment, then opened it as she swept over everyone with her cold eyes.
"This technique was given to us by that mysterious Ouroboros organization."
"This Mysterious Heaven Skill is actually a far more advanced meditation technique for soul power cultivation!"
"In fact, it is so advanced that, it makes the most top-level meditation techniques of our Spirit Hall look like something, that a six year old child came up with!"
"It has stages coresponding to the nine stages of soul master cultivation! This technique also brings about a lot of complex knowledge of the use of meridians in cultivation, even meridians we didn't even know existed."
"It grants you a special attribute to your soul power. Even the quantity and quality of your soul power will be greatly superior to those at the same level."
"And most of all, this technique can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their innate soul power and martial soul quality. As long as they have the comprehension ability to get started with this technique."
"As the owner of 100,000-year-old soul ring myself. I dare say that, the potential and usefulness of this Mysterious Heaven Skill outweighs any 100,000-year-old soul skill!"
Bibi Dong stated calmly. But only she knew how much shock she felt when she first read this skill.
Especially when she confirmed it with Rakshasa Goddess, that this technique could make up for any weak foundation one might have, even greatly enhance their overall potential.
"Meditation technique like that actually exist?!"
"Unbelievable!! Wait! Ouroboros organization gave it to us Spirit Hall?! What do they hope to achieve?!"
"Do they look down on us, Spirit Hall?! They dare to make charity towards us?!"
Listening to the words of the other elders, the worshiper of the Douluo Palace, Fifteen Ton Douluo narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.
At the same time, he regretted not insisting on inviting the other worshipers along with him.
This matter seems to be more serious than he thought.
Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo could make more proper decisions, compared to himself and his other three companions present.
He looked at Bibi Dong and carefully asked.
"Your highness the Supreme Pontiff! Did they make any conditions or make a trade with us?"
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