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Zhu Zhuyun, beholding the magnificent city before her, was surprised that Lin Jie had actually brought her to Spirit City.
Although she had already trusted Lin Jie not to kill her, she felt a little uneasy. After all, this was Spirit City.
Spirit Masters entering Spirit City had few restrictions; they simply registered and were allowed inside.
Entering Spirit City for the first time, Lin Jie felt a different feeling. Last time, he had come to Spirit City for a competition, so he hadn't had time to properly explore the city. This time, with someone by his side, he had the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate the majestic city.
Unbeknownst to Lin Jie, his information had been placed on an ornate table the moment he entered Spirit City.
Lin Jie remembered that when Bibi Dong handed him the spirit bone, she had asked him if he wanted to join the Spirit Hall.
Lin Jie had replied, "Yes," but the message was transmitted through his telepathic power, so only Bibi Dong could hear it. At that moment, Bibi Dong had already agreed.
Lin Jie wandered around Spirit City for a long time, carefully observing the city before finding a hotel, planning to rest for the night and head straight to the Pope's Palace the next day.
Entering the hotel, he took a quick look and walked up to the front desk, saying, "Hello, could you please give me a room?"
The man at the front desk glanced at Lin Jie and the reluctant Zhu Zhuyun behind him. With a look of understanding in his eyes, he smiled and said, "Okay, please wait."
After paying and taking the room card, Lin Jie stepped forward.
Zhu Zhuyun gritted her teeth, as if making an important decision, and followed Lin Jie.
Arriving in the room, Lin Jie fell into bed without a thought, lost in thought, his mind on Spirit Hall. As for Zhu Zhuyun, she could do whatever she wanted. Lin Jie didn't want to pay attention to her right now!
The hotel room was incredibly luxurious; the sofa alone was the size of a single bed. After entering, Zhu Zhuyun sat on the sofa, looking at Lin Jie, his face flickering, as if she were trying to figure out what to thank him for.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuyun called out to Lin Jie, who was lying on the bed. "Hey, when are you going to let me go?"
Lin Jie, his thoughts interrupted, glanced at Zhu Zhuyun. "You can leave anytime you want. But do you really dare? This isn't the Star Luo Empire, this is Spirit City."
Lin Jie was right. Right now, she truly didn't dare leave. As the eldest daughter of the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire, she had even represented the Empire in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition. The moment she stepped foot in Spirit City, she might have been targeted by the city. Despite her Soul Sect strength, she was nothing more than that in the eyes of the Spirit Hall. Hadn't you seen how even the most random hotel waiter in Spirit City possessed the power of a Soul Lord?
"I'll go to the Spirit Hall tomorrow. If you don't want to get into trouble, or die, then follow me. But remember, don't talk nonsense, or I won't be able to protect you."
Although Zhu Zhuyun had many questions, Lin Jie had already said so much, so she could only keep them to herself.
A silent night followed.
The next day, Lin Jie checked out and headed towards the Pope's Palace.
Zhu Zhuyun pondered for the entire night and decided to follow Lin Jie. With her current strength, she couldn't possibly survive alone. Following Lin Jie would at least offer some protection.
Soon after, a pillared structure with a domed roof and a golden exterior shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight. This magnificent, tall, and brand-new building was the seat of the supreme ruler of Spirit City, the Pope's Palace. It was also Lin Jie's destination.
When Lin Jie reached the mountainside, the rows of knights, forming a tight guard, were there. Upon seeing Lin Jie approaching, two spears blocked his path.
"The Pope's Palace is a sacred place. Outsiders are forbidden to enter."
Although Lin Jie had gained some fame after winning the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition, he was just an ordinary spirit master. How could he possibly qualify to enter the sacred temple of so many people across the continent?
There were ways to sign up for the Spirit Hall in Spirit City, but considering the method, it might take months before they'd see Bibi Dong in the Pope's Hall, Lin Jie simply chose it.
As for the consequences, once Bibi Dong emerged, Lin Jie would naturally have a solution.
Zhu Zhuyun suddenly had a premonition and looked at Lin Jie, saying, "Hey, Lin Jie. You're not planning on forcing your way into the Pope's Hall, are you?"
"That's right. But there's no reward."
"Are you looking for death?" Zhu Zhuyun said angrily.
"You can leave now, but it seems it's too late." By then, Lin Jie had already ascended the stone steps leading to the Spirit Hall.
The two knights who had stopped him reacted instantly.
"How dare you forcibly forcibly enter the Pope's Hall?"
"How dare you."
"Stop him."
In an instant, dozens of knights quickly surrounded Lin Jie.
To be a guard knight at the Pope's Hall was to be a Spirit Master at least level 40 or above.
Lin Jie chuckled softly, but without stopping, his speed increased. In the blink of an eye, he had reached the top.
As Lin Jie charged forward, Zhu Zhuyun's expression suddenly shifted. She was now an accomplice of Lin Jie, and she had no choice but to follow. Lin Jie had charged forward, so she could only follow.
Lin Jie's speed was so great that Zhu Zhuyun could barely keep up. By then, the two had reached a platform.
"Lin Jie, what on earth do you want to do?" Zhu Zhuyun shouted.
Before Lin Jie could reply, dozens of knights had surrounded the two.
"Anyone who trespasses into the Pope's Palace will be killed."
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong, who was processing documents inside the Palace, sensed the commotion outside. She glanced outside, then focused back on the documents in her hands.
Deep within the Palace, some elders' eyes held a hint of surprise. Someone had dared to force their way into the Palace; they couldn't remember anyone so audacious. But upon sensing the intruder's strength, they closed their eyes again.
A voice called from outside the door, "Your Highness. Someone has trespassed into the Palace without permission."
"That's him," Bibi Dong glanced at the documents in her hand and gently closed her eyes.
Her red lips parted as she spoke, "Elder Yue."
"Yes, Your Highness." A golden figure appeared in the empty palace.
Bibi Dong said calmly, "Bring him in." She was deeply interested in Lin Jie. Not only in his talent, but also in his powerful spirit grenade, how he had achieved telepathic communication at such a young age, and the words Lin Jie had spoken to her.
When Lin Jie entered Wuhun City yesterday, his information had already reached her. Now, he had actually rushed into the Pope's Palace, which surprised her.
"Yes, Your Holiness."
"Wait, there's no need to rush. Let's see how strong he is now. Just avoid casualties."
A golden figure flashed, and he disappeared into the main hall of the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong then continued to open and read her closed document.
Meanwhile, outside the Pope's Palace, on the First Square, dozens of Soul Sect-level and above Palace Guard Knights were already engaged in combat with Lin Jie.
Zhu Zhuyun was now forced to fight even if she didn't want to.
Facing these knights' attacks, Lin Jie showed no complacency. Anyone who could become a Palace Guard Knight of the Pope's Palace was undoubtedly formidable.
Chi-chi-chi-chi.
Soul power surged, and lightning spread out.
Although their strength was impressive, in Lin Jie's eyes, it was nothing special.
Blue and white lightning flashed and shimmered, and the figure ran and flashed at a breakneck speed. Electric snakes coiled and attacked, and the figure collapsed to the ground in a flash.
In an instant, only seven or eight of the dozens of Soul Sect knights protecting the palace were left standing, all staring with disbelief at Lin Jie, who was surrounded by lightning.
A few more strikes landed, and the remaining knights were knocked to the ground by the lightning.
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes lit up with astonishment at Lin Jie's easy defeat of these knights.
Lin Jie knew that his current, forced entry was undoubtedly a provocation to the Spirit Hall. Moreover, these knights were merely guarding; the true masters would have spotted him the moment he entered.
From a high point in the Pope's Palace, Yue Guan's eyes lit up with surprise as he watched Lin Jie defeat dozens of knights below. As an elder, he was well aware of the knights' strength. But Lin Jie's easy victory over them was worthy of someone she valued. However
, he held back, wanting to see the true limits of his cherished figure. Having defeated those dozens of knights, Lin Jie looked at the newcomers who had emerged. These newcomers were stronger than the previous ones.
Lin Jie was speechless. Why did it feel like he was just passing a level?
By now, over fifty knights had surrounded Lin Jie. Among them, the leading knight captain saw his accomplice being electrocuted, his eyes gleaming with anger. This was the Pope's Palace. To dare to trespass into what they considered a sacred temple was an unforgivable crime. He decided to eliminate this criminal personally. "You retreat. I will personally apprehend him."
The knights surrounding Lin Jie received the order and retreated in unison.
The knight captain stepped forward, glaring at the audacious Lin Jie. "As the captain of the third squadron of the Papal Palace Guard, you dare to trespass into the Pope's Palace."
With that, he instantly released six soul rings—yellow, purple, and black.
Seeing a Soul Emperor approach, Lin Jie decided not to fight. He had already achieved his desired effect. There was no point in continuing the fight. After all, he might encounter him more often in the future.
As Lin Jie entered the Pope's Palace, his powerful heart net had already been unleashed. He could already sense someone watching the battle from somewhere in the Pope's Palace.
"Hey, can I surrender? I'm only here to join the Spirit Hall."
"Arrogant," the Knight Captain shouted angrily. Joining the Spirit Hall? Is this your way of joining the Spirit Hall?
The next second, the Knight Captain, a Soul Emperor, launched an attack.
(End of this chapter)