Bibi Dong came back to her senses and began to explain to Hulena...
"Nana, you don't need to worry about this. Since Xu Sheng chose to help you, he must be confident!"
"However, if it were someone else, you'd need to be more cautious. After all, even I can't offer any help in this situation!"
Hulena nodded slightly, etching the matter deeply in her heart...
She hadn't expected that Xu Sheng's help would be fraught with such danger!
Evil Moon and Flame also felt a bit apprehensive, but quickly calmed down...
As for Xu Sheng, it's no surprise that he knows some powerful techniques!
Bibi Dong spoke again, "All of you, release your Martial Soul and let me take a look."
As soon as she said that, everyone released their Martial Soul without hesitation...
Seeing the purple thousand-year soul rings under their feet, Bibi Dong couldn't help but show a look of admiration....
"These thousand-year soul rings seem to be excellent, nearly the perfect configuration!"
"You all should really thank Xu Sheng."
Hulena answered without thinking, "Teacher, we have already thanked him specially!"
Bibi Dong said nothing in response, and continued, "So, what are your soul skills? I'm quite curious."
Hearing this, Flame's eyes immediately lit up, and he said without delay, "Your Holiness, I'll go first!"
Seeing him, Bibi Dong seemed to understand something, but said nothing...
"Very well, Flame, you go ahead."
With permission, Flame proudly announced, "Your Holiness, my third soul skill is..."
After listening, Bibi Dong was somewhat surprised, as she hadn't expected his third soul skill to be so powerful, far beyond what could typically be obtained at this stage!
"Flame, your third soul skill is indeed very powerful. By my estimation, it has at least reached the strength of a fifth soul ring!!"
Flame was even more delighted upon hearing this....
Bibi Dong's tone suddenly shifted, "However, although this soul skill is powerful, it also has significant side effects. For now, you shouldn't use it lightly!"
Flame quickly cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Holiness, I will be careful."
Bibi Dong then looked at Evil Moon and Hulena, "What about you two?"
Both of them honestly explained the abilities of their third soul skill...
After listening, Bibi Dong also gave a fair assessment, "Hmm, although not as strong as Flame's third soul skill, no doubt, these are also very excellent soul skills!"
Did Xu Sheng anticipate what soul skills would come from the captured thousand-year soul beasts?
The fit with Hulena and others' Martial Soul is remarkable!!
Evil Moon and Hulena had no complaints about this, as they also knew Flame's soul skill was indeed extraordinary!
"Thank you, teacher (Your Holiness)"
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, "Honestly, your growth rate has exceeded my expectations, no, it has exceeded my imagination."
"After all, in my plan, it would have taken you at least one or two more years to reach your current progress!!"
Hulena and the others were stunned; another year or two to reach today's progress?
Didn't that mean their growth had already reached what the Pope had hoped for?
"Your Holiness, does that mean..."
Bibi Dong didn't hide her feelings, "You should continue to train under Xu Sheng; with him, your strength will increase like never before."
Hulena expressed some concern at this, "But in that case, Your Holiness, you..."
Could it be that the teacher intended for them to become Xu Sheng's disciples??
Bibi Dong seemed to sense something, and lightly chuckled, "Nana, it seems you misunderstood; although you are following Xu Sheng for learning, it is because he is good at teaching these matters."
"So, no matter what, you are my disciples, that won't change."
Reassured by the answer, Hulena breathed a sigh of relief...
"Teacher, I was overthinking it. Regardless of whom we learn from, you are our only recognized teacher!"
Evil Moon and Flame, although realizing it only later, immediately stated their stance, "Indeed, Your Holiness, that's what we think too."
Bibi Dong stood up from the Pope's Chair, then walked over to them, ruffling each of their heads, "I've seen your determination, so there's no need to say anything more!"
Hulena and the others were dumbfounded...
Had they hallucinated during their training today?
Your Holiness, touching their heads like a mother!!
This was something never seen before!
Flame couldn't help but ask, "Evil Moon, are we really not..."
Evil Moon immediately stopped him, "Shut up, don't say anything!!"
The ambiance is so good now, and if they interrupt, who knows if there would be another chance!
As for Hulena, she looked to be thoroughly enjoying the moment; it was hard to resist for her!!
Bibi Dong stopped her action, "Alright, do you know where Xu Sheng went? I couldn't sense his presence!"
Hulena reopened her eyes, "Teacher, Xu Sheng said he had to leave Martial Soul City for something!"
Bibi Dong's expression didn't change, and she calmly asked, "Leaving Martial Soul City? Did he mention anything particular?"
She knew Xu Sheng couldn't always stay in Martial Soul City, so his leaving was no surprise!
He must have his own matters to attend to!
Hulena shook her head, "Xu Sheng didn't leave any particular instructions, just mentioned he'd be gone for a while and would return soon!"
Evil Moon and Flame remained silent, as their answers were the same as hers!
Bibi Dong restrained her gaze, "Alright, since Xu Sheng didn't say anything, it seems he doesn't want others to know!"
"Continue your training, but take it easy for now."
"If you stay tense all the time, not only won't your soul power rank increase, it might even stagnate!"
"Yes, Teacher (Your Holiness)"
With that, they gave a little gesture and turned to leave...
At this moment, one of the Spirit Hall soldiers stepped in...
"Your Holiness, I have an important report."
Bibi Dong, in a good mood, glanced at him, "Speak."
He continued, "Your Holiness, just now, the royal household of Xingluo Empire sent a message!!"
Bibi Dong's eyes turned cold, "Could it be that right after Spirit Hall announced the cooperation, they intend to go back on their word??"
He shook his head, "No, that's not it. The message from Xingluo Empire's royal household says they're planning to send people to the Tiandou Empire's royal household to discuss cooperation matters..."
Bibi Dong pondered for a moment, then spoke thoughtfully, "The royal family of Xingluo Empire wants to discuss cooperation with Tiandou Empire's royal household? Hehe, seems like Emperor Xingluo has some brains."
"But that's alright, at least Spirit Hall doesn't need to explain anything to Tiandou Empire's royal household!"