NOVEL NEXT Chapter 51: Chapter 51: The Coronation Ceremony and Yunzhou's Arrival
At the foot of Giant Sword Mountain,
the gathering could be described as neither sparse nor crowded.
A consecration-level coronation ceremony like this one was reserved for powerful figures, typically Soul Sages and above.
However, even those at the Soul Sage level could only stand at the outermost perimeter of the ceremony, while the inner circle was occupied by Bishops, Elders, and the Consecrated Elders.
"What's going on with Devil Bear and Ghost Leopard? How did they both suddenly break through to Rank 96 Peak Douluo?"
The speaker was none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan, one of the two trusted generals under Pope Bibi Dong.
His tone carried confusion, disbelief, and a touch of envy, with a hint of clear displeasure on his face.
As the saying goes, one fears for a brother's hardship, but also fears when a brother suddenly rides in a luxury carriage.
Yue Guan was precisely this sort of person.
Seeing Devil Bear and Ghost Leopard, colleagues he had known for years, suddenly reach the Rank 96 Peak Douluo stage and attain the rank of Consecrated Elder, Yue Guan felt a mix of anguish and envy gnawing at his heart.
After all, they had all been Peak Douluo at Rank 95 for quite some time. Why… why did they break through so suddenly? And not just one, but both of them, at the same time!
Because of this, Yue Guan found it hard to believe that there wasn't some hidden secret behind their breakthroughs. Beside him, his longtime partner, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, felt equally skeptical.
"I heard that recently, the two of them went on a mission to assist the Young Master in the Heaven Dou Empire. Beyond that, I don't know the details. Likely, only those at the Consecration level are privy to the truth," Gui Mei remarked, his curiosity and desire to investigate the matter growing stronger.
Hearing the term "Young Master," Yue Guan immediately recalled something.
He remembered that mysterious cultivator, Lu Yunzhou, who had left with the Young Master that day. Murmuring to himself, Yue Guan speculated, "Could it be that this is related to Lu Yunzhou, the cultivator?"
This suggestion seemed to awaken something in Gui Mei. His eyes narrowed as he responded, "You know… that just might be the case."
After all, on the current Douluo Continent,
the only one capable of enabling both Devil Bear and Ghost Leopard to achieve such extraordinary breakthroughs would be none other than the enigmatic cultivator, Lu Yunzhou.
After all, who but a cultivator could accomplish such a miraculous feat?
"Then perhaps we should…" Yue Guan began to speak, but his words were abruptly interrupted by Bibi Dong's cold, emotionless voice, piercing the air like an icy blade.
"Enough, you two. Talk all you want at another time, but not here and now. If that old man catches wind of this, I won't be able to protect you."
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's reprimand, both Yue Guan and Gui Mei promptly shut their mouths.
In Spirit Hall, Gui Mei and Yue Guan feared only the figures at the Consecration level. And the "old man" Bibi Dong referred to was none other than the most senior and formidable figure among the Consecrated: Qian Daoliu, the Chief Consecration and Adjudication Elder of Spirit Hall.
With all elders present—Gui Mei, Yue Guan, Ling Yuan, Thousand Jun, Subduing Demon, Radiant Plume, Azure Luan, Grand Lion, and Golden Crocodile—
Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction, his voice booming like thunder as he began,
"After years of effort, our Spirit Hall has reached new heights. Today, we welcome two newly promoted Consecrated Elders: Elder Devil Bear and Elder Ghost Leopard."
Qian Daoliu's words rang with conviction and strength, invigorating everyone who listened, and the entire assembly erupted into applause.
Then, Qian Daoliu approached Devil Bear Douluo, who was waiting on the prepared platform, under the gaze of the crowd.
Devil Bear Douluo was a massive, imposing figure. Describing him as a "small mountain" wouldn't be an exaggeration. Yet, before Qian Daoliu, he lowered his head, almost like a child in the presence of a stern teacher.
Seeing Devil Bear's respectful, reverent demeanor, Qian Daoliu's face softened into a benevolent smile. Taking out a magnificent golden robe from his storage soul tool, he formally handed it over, saying, "Remember, from now on, you are no longer a Direct Elder but a Consecrated Elder."
As Qian Daoliu's words fell, Devil Bear Douluo responded with a loud, devoted reply,
"Devil Bear humbly accepts the Chief Consecration's command! I shall not fail your expectations! In life, I am Spirit Hall's loyal subject, and in death, its loyal soul! In this life, Devil Bear's loyalty to Spirit Hall will never waver!"
Impressed by this display, Qian Daoliu nodded approvingly. "Good, Devil Bear. You have my trust."
To this, Devil Bear respectfully replied, "Your praise is too generous, Chief Consecration."
In Qian Daoliu's presence, Devil Bear Douluo wouldn't dare display even a hint of pride, despite his own rank as a Peak Douluo. After all, standing before him was none other than the infamous "Executioner of Peak Douluo."
He counted himself fortunate simply to remain humble in front of Qian Daoliu.
Just as Qian Daoliu prepared to present the consecration robe to Ghost Leopard, a sudden surge of energy resonated within his powerful spiritual sea.
Sensing the fluctuation, Qian Daoliu's brows furrowed slightly.
The rest of the Elders, Bishops, and spectators also noticed the approaching energy in the distance.
"Someone's coming?"
Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened, and she thought silently to herself, unable to imagine who would dare intrude at such a time.
Everyone's attention turned skyward, curiosity evident on their faces as they wondered who it could be.
Through the dense clouds, they saw a small, boat-like vessel gliding freely through the sky.
The vessel moved with incredible speed, nearly invisible as it approached, creating a chain of sonic booms as it passed.
"Identify yourself! This is the holy ground of Spirit Hall; no one is permitted to enter!" shouted Douluo Ling Yuan, who had already ascended into the air, her body surrounded by blazing flames as she positioned herself opposite the vessel.
Just then, a calm, unhurried voice replied, "Lu Yunzhou."
Three simple words, yet they shook the hearts of Gui Mei, Yue Guan, Devil Bear, and Ghost Leopard.
They hadn't expected Lu Yunzhou to visit Spirit Hall in person.
Hadn't he been in the Heaven Dou Empire's Heaven Dou City?
What business could have brought him here?
Puzzled and intrigued,
they couldn't help but wonder to themselves, "Why is he here?"
Gripping her staff of office, Bibi Dong muttered to herself in confusion, locking her gaze onto the approaching vessel.
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