"You...""You're not dead yet?" Roberto retorted, "Should I be dead?""No!"Suddenly, Longtao's feet trembled, and he charged forward aggressively. Isabella sidestepped, ready to shield Roberto.But Longtao did something unexpected.Under the scorching sun, he leaped high into the air, swiftly slid forward, and knelt on the ground, rubbing against the surface until he reached Roberto's feet.The movement was fluid.With a thud, he knocked his head hard on the ground."Temple Steward Longtao has been blind and foolish. I spoke a bunch of filthy words before. Please forgive me, I truly deserve to die!"This scene left Isabella dumbfounded.Before I even make a move, you're already kneeling?The villagers gaped, their expressions comical. Was this the same Longtao who was so cool and arrogant before?Even Roberto was speechless. This guy was beyond belief.As long as he kneels early enough, no one can defeat him before he kneels down?At this point, everyone was curious about how Roberto
The villagers were in awe, rendered speechless. Isabella silently retreated into the crowd. Long Tao exclaimed to Roberto with excitement, "Spatial Shattering! This is an extraordinary ability. Surely, it must be a high-ranking figure above level ninety from my temple who has come specifically for you!" A gray-robed elder emerged with a handsomely dressed young man from a fissure in space. The youth's demeanor was cold, with eyes of crimson and gold, seeming to burn with an otherworldly fire. Both furrowed their brows upon noticing the humble surroundings of Cloud Village. "Steward of the branch temple, Long Tao, pays respects to the two esteemed individuals," Long Tao knelt and bowed. The youth with crimson eyes spoke lightly, "I am Leander, the temple's scion, and this is my mentor, one of the four elders." Long Tao's mind reeled. Leander! The legendary prodigy hailed as one of the world's strongest geniuses and the prospective heir to the future pontiff. But what of the elder?
"But..." Long Tao attempted to speak."Insolence!" Leander snapped, "Do you think my teacher would deceive you with his vast knowledge?"A blinding white light radiated, and behind Leander appeared a four-winged seraphim wreathed in fiery flames. His crimson eyes exuded boundless confidence as he declared, "Behold, this is a true top-tier ninth-grade martial soul.""Swoosh!" Another golden sun manifested above Leander's head as he spread his arms and proclaimed, "Great Sun Illumination. See, this is a genuine top-tier twin martial soul."The villagers and Long Tao were profoundly shocked. Yet, Long Tao still felt that despite the strength of Leander's martial soul, it paled in comparison to the commotion Roberto had caused earlier."No need to flaunt your wealth to beggars, Leander, you're overdoing it," scolded the elder, though his eyes betrayed satisfaction.Compared to the grandeur of the scion, Roberto, with a mud eel in one hand and a lotus in the other, appeared humble. But he
Roberto's heart stirred at the sound, and he checked his martial soul information while claiming the rewards. **[Ancient Beast Martial Soul: Primordial Chaos Dragon!]** **[Rumored to be the primal dragon existing before chaos, the progenitor of dragonkind, the ruler of all beasts. After the true spirit's extinction, it coincidentally became the host's martial soul. By enhancing it, you will forge an invincible legend.]****[Peerless Artifact Martial Soul: Damaged Azure Lotus!]** **[A mysterious treasure known in legends, it suffered heavy damage and, drawn by great fortune, became the host's martial soul through serendipity. Developing it will unveil special surprises.]****[Host successfully claims rewards.]****Reward One: Dragon Devouring Heaven Technique! The true dragon undergoes nine transformations, each transcending a heaven. After the ninth heaven, chaos is reborn.****Reward Two: A sheepskin scroll! In the Soul Martial Continent, there are nine secret places hiding great o
"Words spoken, farewell." Roberto glanced at the still-stunned Long Tao and walked away. But just a few steps out, he heard Long Tao's ecstatic voice."Ha-ha-ha, I understand now! The knot in my heart for years has finally been untied!"Boom! Long Tao let out a euphoric roar, his Lizard Dragon martial soul appearing behind him. It was as if the shackles within him had been broken, his soul power surged, and to the astonishment of onlookers, he broke through on the spot.Long Tao's innate talent was a five-grade martial soul, but he had been stuck at level twenty-nine for years, unable to progress. He didn't know what the problem was, which led to increasingly depressive and extreme moods. Now, with this breakthrough, he reached level thirty, and his mood could well be imagined.The first thing Long Tao did after breaking through was to bow deeply to Roberto, his gratitude genuine."Thank you for your guidance. I will never forget this great kindness.""No need for such formality; I wa
"None... No." "The humble one dares not, it's... it's what the Fourth Offering and His Holiness the Son said." Long Tao's shocked face turned pale, his body trembling, he couldn't even dare to look up at those narrow, phoenix-like eyes. "Hey, lift your head. Don't be so spineless. Weren't you just saying you had a sudden enlightenment?" Long Tao's shoulder was suddenly tapped, a mocking voice sounded in his ear, and when he turned, he saw the handsome face of Roberto. Who else could it be if not him? "Don't talk nonsense, quickly bow to His Holiness the Pope." Long Tao was close to tears. Could he not be afraid? In the Soul Martial Continent, there's a saying that's widely spread: "Better to offend the King of Hell than to provoke the Female Pope." It's evident how terrifying Seraphina's reputation is outside. "The Fourth Offering, huh?" Seraphina's phoenix-like eyes flashed with a hint of coldness upon hearing this. She said indifferently, "Remnants of the old era, how can th
"However, the teacher doesn't even deign to look at that guy." Although Roberto is very handsome, and she herself has a soft spot for him, right now she really wants to bite this guy to pieces. He has no idea how rare it is for the Pope to speak favorably.The Female Pope's face was as icy as a mountain, devoid of expression. "You want a reason?""Yes," Roberto nodded, sticking to his opinion.*Whoosh!* The sun shone brightly, yet the temperature around plummeted rapidly. Everyone couldn't help but shiver, fear evident on their faces. When an emperor gets angry, millions will kneel. The Female Pope's proud figure exuded a pressure akin to a bottomless abyss. Her phoenix-like eyes stared at Roberto, devoid of any emotion. "In all my actions, Seraphina, there's no need for explanations."Long Tao and the villagers felt like thorns were piercing their backs. Even though the Female Pope wasn't targeting them at the moment, they felt a chill under this immense pressure. They could only anx
Vivienne glared with her beautiful eyes, snorting, "That old dog clearly has malicious intentions. What he gave you isn't a treasure at all. Using it will only endanger your life."Roberto's pupils contracted at her words as he looked down at the small vial in his hand, crimson liquid swirling within. "This isn't dragon blood?""It is indeed dragon blood, but it's also infused with deadly poison," Vivienne explained. "When a dragon-type soul beast is slaughtered, its resentment permeates its blood. By refining this blood infused with resentment, you obtain what you hold: a vial of dragon resentment poison.""If you were to ingest this poison, not only would it damage your cultivation foundation, but your spirit would also be corroded by the resentment." Dragon Tao shuddered nearby. "Such ruthless methods, but why would the Fourth Offering want to harm him?"Roberto turned his questioning gaze to Seraphina. She nodded lightly. "Indeed, this substance is dragon resentment poison."With