Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

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“I have been living in seclusion in the mountains for a long time, and I am always accompanied by these two little dogs. Can they come with me?”

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong pictured a Soul Master who had long remained secluded from worldly affairs, devoting himself entirely to cultivation.

But why were those two dogs walking upright, and why were their heads and bodies completely different colors? Bibi Dong found it all very strange.

"Of course, since they are Your Majesty's pets, they can certainly go in together."

"Yue Guan, go and summon the remaining elders. Every Title Douluo deserves our respect."

Bibi Dong then gave the instructions, and then walked with Shen An all the way to the Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong was very talkative along the way, and in just a few words she figured out Shen An's background. Of course, all of this was information that Shen An had planned to reveal in advance.

Bibi Dong, hailed as the strongest pope in history, was able to develop the Spirit Hall to such an extent not solely through strength.

Her exceptional shrewdness and skill were also indispensable factors, except for Bibi Dong when she was in a love-struck state.

Yue Guan moved very quickly. At the entrance of the Papal Palace, several Title Douluos were already waiting. These were all Bibi Dong's true confidants and absolute trusted confidants.

Shen An glanced around and thought, "Oh ho, they're all familiar faces."

Bibi Dong's chief henchman, the Double Flower Red Stick Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo, and the Spirit Monkey, Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, and Spirit Phoenix Douluo whom she had met before.

There are a total of six Title Douluos, plus Pope Bibi Dong, making a total of seven Title Douluos.

This is already an extremely powerful fighting force, enough to annihilate any known major power. Yet, it doesn't even amount to half of the Spirit Hall's true strength.

The Douluo also carefully examined Shen An. His face was not particularly outstanding, but in their perception, no one except Chen Xin could surpass him in the purest sword intent he possessed.

Bibi Dong secretly gave Gui Mei a look, and Gui Mei immediately understood and stepped forward to speak.

"Your Excellency, I wonder why you wish to enter my Spirit Hall. If it is merely out of admiration for the Spirit Hall, then please refrain from such talk."

“My Spirit Hall is a large and powerful organization. If you refuse to reveal your background and purpose, how can we dare to consider you one of our own? Even if His Holiness the Pope agrees, I, Ghost, will not feel at ease.”

The other titled Douluo also nodded in agreement.

Shen An hesitated for a moment, his clothes fluttering without wind, and a soaring sword intent burst forth from his body, which then revealed a sense of loneliness.

"My name is Yan Chixia. I started learning swordsmanship at the age of six, achieved minor mastery at thirteen, major mastery at fifteen, and even comprehended unparalleled sword intent at fifty, proving myself to the level of a titled Douluo. But I suddenly discovered that the road ahead is difficult to find."

"In order to pursue a higher realm, I think that perhaps I can not go forward alone, and I need to truly rely on a powerful force."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly. That's a plausible explanation. If it's true, then she's a complete sword fanatic, an incomparably sharp sword.

"Then why did you choose our Spirit Hall?" Bibi Dong's majestic and melodious voice rang out.

"How much do you know about our Spirit Hall?"

Shen An was taken aback; why did he suddenly feel like he was in an interview?

"The Douluo Continent still has the Three Upper Sects, and they also have Title Douluos," Bibi Dong added.

Shen An shook his head slightly, preparing to answer the interviewer Bibi Dong's questions.

"Although I have entered the secular world, I understand the current situation. The Haotian Sect is weak and unworthy of being the number one sect in the world. I don't think I can learn anything from those people who have lost their spirit."

Bibi Dong and the others nodded in satisfaction. As long as you insult the Haotian Sect, we'll be good friends.

"As for the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, only Yu Yuanzhen is worth a look. He is old and frail, and the family is in a period of transition. He is nothing special and not worthy of being my teacher."

Bibi Dong and the others nodded again, agreeing completely.

"And there's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, where Chen Xin is recognized as the pinnacle of swordsmanship on the continent." Ghostly noticed that Shen An had skipped over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Shen An's expression remained unchanged: "I have also heard of Chen Xin's reputation, but two tigers cannot share one mountain. My swordsmanship is the strongest. If I can make great strides in my cultivation, then the reputation of this swordsmanship may well belong to me."

"Only the Spirit Hall accepts all kinds of Soul Masters without discrimination, and has many Title Douluos in the hall, which allows me to verify what I have learned and find my way forward."

Bibi Dong and the others looked at Shen An with great admiration. Very good, he had belittled all three of the upper sects, but praised the Spirit Hall alone. They liked it very much.

“Well then, our Spirit Hall has rules for employing people. Would you mind if I tested His Majesty Yan Chixia’s strength? This would make it easier for His Holiness the Pope to arrange a position for you in the future,” said the Ninth Elder of the Spirit Monkey Douluo.

Shen An smiled: "This is exactly what I've been hoping for."

The Ninth Elder leaped out, his nine spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—pulling in unison, displaying the full might of a Title Douluo.

"Level 93 Power Attack Type Title Douluo, Title Spirit Monkey, please enlighten me!"

"Level 91 Power Attack Type Title Douluo, Martial Soul Sword, please enlighten me!"

A silver longsword appeared before Shen An, though no soul rings were revealed. However, its vast and boundless sword intent was in no way inferior to the Ninth Elder's aura, and even surpassed it.

Although the Ninth Elder was surprised by Shen An's aura, when he saw that Shen An had not even revealed his soul ring, his face immediately darkened. Wasn't this looking down on him?

"Aren't you going to reveal your spirit rings?" the Ninth Elder asked with displeasure.

"Attack me all you want, I, Yan Chixia, will meet you head-on," Shen An said calmly.

Shen An's previous opponents were mostly Soul Douluos, who were no match for him in just a few moves. Therefore, Shen An guessed that he might not be afraid of Title Douluos.

Having never fought a Title Douluo before, he realized, upon facing them directly, that they were nothing special.

"How arrogant! Today I will teach you a lesson and show you what it means to respect the strong."

Bibi Dong and the others sighed inwardly. This newcomer was a bit arrogant. At only level 91, he probably couldn't even beat Dugu Bo, yet he dared to speak to the Ninth Elder, who was at level 93, in such a way.

Once you reach the Title Douluo level, the difference between each level is like an insurmountable chasm, requiring several years or even more than a decade to overcome.

Arrogant and ignorant—these are the labels Bibi Dong attached to Shen An. He could be used as a weapon, but not entrusted with important tasks.

Without any probing attacks, the Ninth Elder unleashed his Martial Soul True Form, transforming into a golden, ten-foot-tall spirit monkey. His furry fist suddenly slammed towards Shen An.

Shen An neither dodged nor avoided the attack; he simply placed his hand on the sword, as if to draw it.

"cut!"

Shen An suddenly exerted force with his right arm and slashed out with his sword, a crescent-shaped arc of sword lightly flying out.

The Ninth Elder, who had been charging forward with unwavering courage, suddenly felt an immense fear. He instinctively wanted to dodge, and in fact, he did.

But Shen An's sword eyes shifted, and a glint of sword light flew out from his eyes, crashing into the Ninth Elder's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness.

The Ninth Elder, who was slightly contorting his body in preparation to dodge, felt his mind go blank, as if he had been struck by lightning, and his body remained motionless.

Rumble!!!

The crescent-shaped sword energy slashed at the Ninth Elder's body, leaving a deep sword mark. His massive body was sent flying countless meters by the terrifying impact.

What happened? A level 91 Title Douluo defeated a level 93 veteran Title Douluo with just one sword strike?

The titled Douluos stared in astonishment.

Bibi Dong's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. "Talented people, exceptionally talented individuals! They must be put to my use!"

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"I don't agree!"

"Let's try again, I was careless, I didn't dodge!"

“Young people have no sportsmanship; they steal and cheat this old man.”

The Ninth Elder, in his Martial Soul True Form state, spoke angrily, his old face burning hot.

As a seasoned veteran in the workplace, he intended to give the newcomer a hard time and let him understand the power and influence of his organization. However, he ended up getting knocked out with a single sword strike.

What a disgrace!

The titled Douluos exchanged bewildered glances. It wasn't that the Ninth Elder was careless; it was simply that the man's sword energy was too strong, and his mental attack was too fierce, making it difficult for anyone to dodge.

Indeed, the Ninth Elder was somewhat complacent, thinking he could suppress his opponent with his soul power. Otherwise, with the help of his soul skills, he might have had a chance of winning.

A loss is a loss, and that's it. The Spirit Hall will not let him fight again; they still have that much courage.

Bibi Dong said softly, "Ninth Elder, step down. You have lost the initiative. If Yan Chixia had pressed his advantage just now, you would have had no chance of winning."

"You are quite good. You have such combat power as soon as you entered the Title Douluo realm. If you are willing to acknowledge me as your superior, I will make an exception and appoint you as the new elder of the Spirit Hall. From then on, you will enjoy endless wealth and honor, and I will personally guide you on your future path."

Shen An did not agree immediately, but said with burning eyes, "Don't rush, the fight just now was not enough. It's rare to encounter so many Title Douluos, why not fight a couple more rounds with me?"

'A martial arts fanatic, a complete martial arts fanatic.'

Seeing Shen An's fighting spirit, Bibi Dong and the others all thought the same thing.

“Alright, I’ll make sure you have a great time today. Yue Guan, you can come now,” Bibi Dong said.

She noticed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yue Guan, dressed in pristine white robes, emerged.

"Yan Chixia, you are very capable and have great potential, but you are not my match yet."

Yue Guan's soft, feminine voice rang out, conveying her appreciation for Shen An.

"We'll only know who's stronger after a fight," Shen An said calmly.

Yue Guan smiled. He was a level 95 Title Douluo, which clearly distinguished him from Title Douluos below level 95.

Moreover, his martial soul was a celestial herb, so Yue Guan really couldn't imagine how he could lose.

Not everyone possesses the strength to fight beyond their level like Tang Hao.

Moreover, even Tang Hao was able to fight beyond his level only because he had perfectly absorbed a 100,000-year soul ring, possessed all his soul bones, and had access to Haotian's ultimate techniques.

"Yue Guan, a level 95 Title Douluo, title: Chrysanthemum!"

A golden chrysanthemum, exuding a mysterious aura, appeared in Yue Guan's hand.

To be honest, although he had met Yue Guan many times, this was the first time Shen An had seen the full appearance of Yue Guan's martial spirit up close.

Shen An was slightly dazed. He had seen this kind of flower before at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring, but he had never picked it.

Seeing Shen An in a daze, Yue Guan assumed he was intimidated by his powerful aura and martial spirit.

He immediately covered his mouth and chuckled: "Yan Chixia, are you scared? Don't worry, I am a Super Douluo, and my martial soul is a celestial herb. It's not shameful for me to lose to you."

Immortal herbs? Shen Anxin had a sudden thought; Yue Guan seemed to know something about immortal herbs.

To be honest, Tom and Jerry usually rely on their intuition when they get the herb, but when asked to explain its effects, they can't.

Dugu Bo, who possessed numerous immortal herbs, knew nothing about them, perfectly illustrating the horror of illiteracy, and was tormented by his own toxins for decades.

If one could obtain knowledge of many immortal herbs from the Moon Gate.

It would be a good thing to make another deal with Dugu Bo and take out a few immortal herbs to rebuild the foundation for Xue Qinghe, Na'er and others.

"Fear? That's baseless." Shen An's expression remained unchanged.

Yue Guan covered her mouth and chuckled, thinking to herself that this person was quite stubborn.

But Shen An's next words made him stop laughing.

"I've only seen this flower somewhere before, I never imagined that your martial soul is almost exactly the same as it."

"What?! You've seen this flower before? Tell me where it is!" Yue Guan was startled and let out a sharp cry.

Their powerful soul energy poured out uncontrollably, causing everyone's clothes to flutter loudly.

The fact that a titled Douluo who had reached the pinnacle could not control the leakage of his soul power shows just how shocked he must have been.

Shen An smiled: "I've seen it before. If you beat me, I'll tell you; otherwise, you'll owe me a favor."

"Good, good, good!" Yue Guan's eyes had never been so bright. At this moment, his fighting spirit continued to rise, almost reaching the pinnacle of his life.

"I've never seen Chrysanthemum Pass look like this before. It seems that this immortal herb must have some indescribable benefits for him," Ghost murmured.

The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum suddenly bloomed, and countless golden petals fell from it, each petal resembling a crescent blade dancing and spinning.

In an instant, the area in front of the Papal Palace was almost a sea of ​​gold.

"go with!"

Petals tore through the air, attacking Shen An; the flurry of petals made it almost impossible to avoid them.

Yue Guan's idea was simple: no one can be all-encompassing, even a Title Douluo has their own biases. Since Shen An is biased towards offense, his defense will certainly not be outstanding.

His area-of-effect attacks, combined with the suppression of his soul power level, are the best way to deal with Shen An.

With Shen An's perception, it wasn't difficult to sense the immense power within those petals; of course, breaking the deadlock wouldn't be difficult either.

The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass is least afraid of attacking with attack; it can simply strike with its ultimate sword intent and sword energy.

However, since Shen An's identity this time is Yan Chixiao, he still needs to show some differences in order to completely dispel the suspicions of the Spirit Hall members.