Chapter 22: The Challenge with the Disciples of Haotian Sect, Drawing the Daji Skin.
"Hmm, I know, an eighteen-year-old Soul Emperor, there should be no other like her on the continent today."
Lin Fan couldn't help but sigh. Among Liu Erlong's generation, Bibi Dong's talent was indeed unmatched.
The later the Soul Master cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. Generally speaking, it takes several years to advance one level after reaching the Soul King level.
Tang Yiran, as a young lady of high status in the Haotian Sect, had all kinds of cultivation resources, but she only became a Soul Emperor at the age of twenty-five.
Lin Fan remembered that in the original work, Tang San had all sorts of heaven-defying cheats, but he only broke through to level sixty at the age of seventeen. This was enough to show that Bibi Dong was definitely the most talented among the younger generation of Soul Masters in the current world.
"That's right, my talent is far inferior to hers. Xiao Fan, do you really want to participate?" Tang Yiran looked at Lin Fan with a complicated expression.
Lin Fan nodded and said earnestly, "Yes, is that alright, Sister Yiran? I'm participating in the competition because I really want to see her. Also, I want to challenge myself and compete against the geniuses of the current Soul Master world."
Lin Fan didn't hide his feelings for Bibi Dong, but unexpectedly, Tang Yiran's eyes dimmed again. She lowered her head slightly, preventing Lin Fan from seeing her face.
"What's wrong, Sister Yiran?" Lin Fan asked curiously.
"It's nothing." Tang Yiran raised her head, her eyes having returned to normal, and said calmly, "I know you want to see her, so I specifically told you about the Elite Soul Master Tournament. Originally, our Clear Sky Sect's seven participants were already decided. You're still young, and your soul power is only in the thirties, so you're not suitable to participate in the competition."
"It's already decided?" Lin Fan was startled and quickly said, "Sister Yiran, you know my strength. Although I'm only in the thirties, I can still fight against a true Soul King. Can you help me? It would be best if Liu Erlong and Ye Keke could come with me too."
Tang Yiran was silent for a moment and then said, "No, although I acknowledge your strength, my elder brother doesn't know. Even if I asked, he wouldn't let someone who isn't strong enough represent the Clear Sky Sect. The Elite Soul Master Tournament is the only fair and universally recognized final for Soul Masters in this chaotic world. This tournament will attract the attention of the entire continent."
No matter how powerful a sect is, they wouldn't dare to tamper with the Elite Soul Master Tournament. Therefore, its impact on a sect's reputation and prestige is immense. Although my Clear Sky Sect hasn't won the tournament in the last five years, we've consistently remained in the top three."
Lin Fan quickly said, "Don't worry, I absolutely won't hold the Clear Sky Sect back. I've killed Soul Emperors in the Star Dou Great Forest! Erlong and Keke's soul power is both above level 40. Let them join me; I believe the Sect Master will approve of us."
Tang Yiran looked into Lin Fan's determined eyes, and after a moment, she nodded and said, "Alright, you, Keke, Erlong, and Shuiyue'er are also inner disciples I personally selected. Three days later, I will have the two lowest-level battle soul masters, one support soul master, and one control soul master from our Clear Sky Sect's original seven-person team challenge you four in front of the Clear Sky Sect Elder Hall. If you can defeat them, these four spots will be yours."
"Thank you, Sister Yiran. " Lin Fan quickly thanked him. The Elite Soul Master Tournament was just a month away, meaning he could still go to the Spirit Hall to bring Bibi Dong out after the tournament.
Most importantly, he could see Bibi Dong at the tournament, and if he could talk to her, they could discuss their plan to escape the Spirit Hall together. Judging from their encounter in the Star Dou Great Forest, Lin Fan knew that Bibi Dong also desperately wanted to escape the Spirit Hall. Bibi Dong was powerful; only by joining forces with her could they hope to break out of the Spirit Hall with proper preparation—this was the only way.
Bibi Dong and her child. Lin Fan knew he could only rely on himself in this battle; no one could help him, and he didn't want anyone to help him either. Helping him snatch the Holy Maiden from the Spirit Hall was a grave crime; whoever helped him would be hunted down and exterminated by the Spirit Hall.
Tang Yiran suddenly stood up, looking at Lin Fan and saying, "Do you know that our Clear Sky Sect's original seven-person team, except for the support-type Soul Masters, were all Soul Kings? Even if we choose based on the lowest level, besides the support-type Soul Master at level 48, the other three are all above level 50. Are you confident you can succeed?"
Lin Fan nodded seriously and said, "Of course I know how strong the Clear Sky Sect's original team was, but I still want to try."
Tang Yiran glanced at Lin Fan helplessly and said, "Alright, you little brat, you're only fourteen. Why can't you wait? Three days later, I'll notify you all to come here to see me. I need to ask them if they're willing to accompany you in the competition before you challenge them. If they're not willing, then you can challenge one Soul Master by yourself."
"Okay, no problem. I knew Teacher Yiran was the best to me." Lin Fan was somewhat pleased. He had always wanted to test his full strength, but hadn't had the chance. This time, he could finally witness just how powerful a true direct descendant of the Haotian Sect's genius truly was.
Tang Yiran reached out and gently touched Lin Fan's face, saying softly, "Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. You can stay here and admire the flowers, or you can go back and prepare."
At this moment, Tang Yiran truly seemed like an older sister, warming Lin Fan's heart.
Lin Fan said, "Okay, Sister Yiran, then I'll stay and keep you company for a while. I'll go back later; it must be quite boring for you to live alone in such a big courtyard."
Tang Yiran's eyes lit up with joy, then she smiled and said, "Okay, Xiao Fan, you're actually willing to keep me company." With that, she took Lin Fan's hand and led him to the back courtyard, where there were more flowers and some small, adorable soul beasts.
The rooms in the back courtyard were even more luxurious, with a guqin (a seven-stringed zither), canvases, and soul tools that played music.
Tang Yiran played the guqin while Lin Fan sat on the sofa, listening to her music and admiring the flowers outside, feeling that everything was so beautiful.
Unfortunately, this beauty wouldn't last long. Lin Fan knew that the days to come would be the real test for him.
Three days later, there was the challenge: the unbridled and brutal Elite Tournament of the Soul Master world, and the mission to rescue Bibi Dong from the Spirit Hall. Failure would mean death, and even success would mean an escape with Bibi Dong and her child…
Lin Fan stayed with Tang Yiran until evening before preparing to leave. During this time, Tang Yiran had painted a picture for him and taught him flower arranging, which made Lin Fan very happy.
After leaving Tang Yiran's courtyard, Lin Fan suddenly heard her call his name again.
Lin Fan turned around and said, "What is it, Sister Yiran?"
Tang Yiran smiled and said, "Thank you, Xiao Fan. I had a very happy day, really…"
"Me too. Okay, Sister Yiran, I'll be going now. I still need to prepare the battle plan for three days from now." Lin Fan replied with a smile and turned to leave.
Tang Yiran silently watched Lin Fan's retreating figure. After a moment, she murmured to herself, "Why... I... It's okay. Even if you really have to go and challenge the Spirit Hall to take her away in the future, I will definitely help you to the very end."
Tang Yiran was very clever. From what Lin Fan said to Bibi Dong in the Star Dou Great Forest, and Bibi Dong's sudden decision to let them leave, she had roughly guessed some things.
After returning to his dormitory, Lin Fan planned to use up his two lottery draw chances for the challenge three days later. However, he didn't expect that the first draw would almost make him furious.
He actually drew a trial card for Daji's skin, "Glamorous Vegas," valid for 7 days.
"What's the use of this, Ling'er?" Lin Fan couldn't help but complain.
Ling'er said, "The skin trial card can transform the master's martial soul or weapon into the appearance of this skin. It increases spell power by 10 points. Although the attributes are low, it looks very good and can confuse opponents. After using it, the master can transform their martial soul or weapon into the appearance of the skin at any time. Some skins can even make the master's soul skills cooler and change their form."
"What nonsense! This is a real rip-off!"
Lin Fan couldn't help but say. This thing would allow him to release his first martial soul, but it actually released Daji. However, it seemed to have some effect in confusing opponents.
"Forget it, I'll wait until the challenge in three days to draw the lottery again. This is such a rip-off." Lin Fan went to sleep in frustration.
Three days later, when he returned to Tang Yiran's courtyard, Lin Fan saw that Liu Erlong, Ye Keke, and Shui Yue'er had already arrived.
With Ah Yin and Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue and Tang San being the protagonist's children, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were chasing Tang San. The three gods were fighting against the family.
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