Spirit Hall.
After more than ten days of running, Hu Liena finally returned to the gates of the Papal Palace.
However, when she pushed open the door and went in, she did not see her beloved teacher Bibi Dong, but Qian Daoliu.
"Great Venerable One, what are you doing here? Where is the teacher?"
Upon seeing Qian Daoliu, Hu Liena was slightly taken aback and subconsciously asked a question.
Upon hearing Hu Liena's words, Qian Daoliu sighed softly: "Your teacher is no longer here."
"What do you mean 'not here'? Wait, Grand Elder, can't you just say it..."
Suddenly, Hu Liena's eyes widened, unable to believe a certain possibility she had thought of.
Qian Daoliu nodded. "It's exactly what you think."
Instantly, Hu Liena collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face.
"Teacher...how did the teacher die?"
Hu Liena asked while crying.
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's eyes flashed, but he then shook his head: "This is not something you should know. Knowing it will not do you any good. I can only tell you that Bibi Dong has only herself to blame, and she has no one else to blame."
If Bibi Dong had acted more normally when she recruited Qing Mu, not only would she not have died, but the Spirit Hall would not have suffered such heavy losses.
During the previous siege, the Spirit Hall's sphere of influence was reduced to what it was before Bibi Dong came to power, and several Title Douluos were lost, making decades of development a waste.
Fortunately, the three upper sects and other forces also suffered heavy losses, with their elite forces almost completely wiped out. Without decades of accumulation, it will be difficult for the Soul Master world to produce a force of the same caliber as the three upper sects again.
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Hu Liena's expression was somewhat blank. What exactly happened during the years she stayed in the Killing City?
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The realm of gods.
The God of Destruction frowned slightly as he looked at the scene below: "What on earth is this kid doing? He's been traveling and having fun all day, instead of taking the divine test?"
Normally, people are overjoyed after passing the divine test and are eager to complete it as quickly as possible to become gods.
However, Qingmu seemed unconcerned about this, spending his days either playing or fighting with the sea god's servant.
What's the point of fighting? Judging from the strength Qing Mu has shown, Poseidon is no match for him at all!
You're still suppressed in your garlic-head turtle form, making it seem like you two are on the same level.
The God of Destruction found himself unable to understand what his successor was thinking.
However, at this moment, the Goddess of Life beside him smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this good? Since Qing Mu doesn't want to inherit the divine position so early, you can stay in the God Realm for a few more days."
In recent days, she had vaguely sensed her husband's reluctance to relinquish the divine position, but now that the position had been passed on, he had no choice but to accept it.
After all, it wouldn't be right to wait until her divine status was already out in the open, only for her husband to leave her alone in the mortal realm.
On the other side of the divine realm, Poseidon was also extremely anxious inside the temple of Poseidon.
"Take the test! Take the test now! Why aren't you taking it!"
Poseidon's tone was filled with resentment. He had already completed the previous eight trials, and only the last one remained to pass on the position of sea god, but Qing Mu just wouldn't go!
If it weren't for the rule in the God Realm that gods cannot easily descend to the mortal realm, he would have already gone down to Douluo Continent to capture Qing Mu and Ivysaur for their final test.
After venting his frustrations, Poseidon could only sigh: "Forget it, I'll just stay a few more days. I don't believe Qing Mu can hold out for long."
Besides, even if I'm not in a hurry, that Goddess of Life will be, since Ye Lingling's assessment is proceeding normally.
One day in the God Realm is equivalent to one year in the Douluo Continent. Although more than a year has passed since Qing Mu and the others began their assessment, for Poseidon and his group, it has only been a little over a day.
This is nothing to a god who has a lifespan so long it's almost eternal.
Poseidon was in such a hurry simply because he longed for freedom so much, much like the last evening study session before a holiday, which is the most agonizing time for students.
If you really get a holiday, it's as if all the burdens on your shoulders will be lifted, and you'll feel lighter than ever before.
Only now can I truly say: I have never felt so refreshed.
On Poseidon Island, Qingmu ended another battle with Poseidon.
"Slow! Too slow!"
Qing Mu felt somewhat uncomfortable. His current strength was simply too great. Even Poseidon, who possessed divine power and whose strength had increased after fighting him multiple times, could only provide him with limited experience.
Immediately afterward, Qing Mu frowned, thinking, "At this rate, when will I be able to contend with the God of Destruction?"
But Poseidon's strength is almost at the ceiling in Douluo Continent. Could there be anyone stronger than her?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Qing Mu's mind: the person was indeed gone, but the soul beast was still there.
There's also an experience booster over there, which can help him gain experience much more efficiently.
Thinking this, Qingmu said to Ivysaur beside him, "Ivysaur, let's go to the mainland."
"Da na?"
Ivysaur tilted its head, somewhat puzzled as to why Qing Mu had suddenly gone to the mainland.
But he quickly nodded, agreeing to go wherever Qingmu went.
Immediately, Qingmu and Ivysaur's bodies lit up with a blue light, and the next moment, the two disappeared from the spot.
Starry Sky Forest, Lake of Life.
Inside a space, Di Tian was resting in a rocking chair. Bi Ji handed him a piece of fruit, which he ate. As he chewed the fruit, he thought to himself, "Human things are quite comfortable to use. Humans really know how to enjoy life."
His two encounters with Qingmu had made him question his existence, so now he could take a break and calm down.
After all, mental injuries are not so easy to fully recover from. It's not unreasonable for him to rest for decades to recover, right?
However, at that moment, a sound appeared, causing him to fall off the rocking chair.
"I haven't seen you for a few days, and I never expected that Di Tian, who is known as the Beast God, would look like this."
Not far away, Qing Mu looked at Di Tian, whose temperament had changed drastically, and said with a strange expression.
"Da na~"
Ivysaur nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Di Tian immediately stood up, his expression instantly turning serious. He stared intently at Qing Mu and said, "Qing Mu, what are you doing here? This is not a place for you!"
At the same time, Di Tian was secretly alarmed. He hadn't noticed when Qing Mu had come in at all.
He could still sense Qing Mu's presence more than a year ago. Could it be that Qing Mu's strength has improved dramatically?