Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

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After all, in the entire Douluo Continent, there are only two people who are truly famous for their swordsmanship: Sword Dao Chen Xin and Shen Anben An.

I can't let them associate this with my true identity.

Shen An silently thought to himself, then gripped the sword in his hand. The image of the strange, towering chrysanthemum was reflected in his eyes, and a sense of loneliness and desolation naturally emanated from him.

A sword can be extremely sharp, but it can also be a vessel for the person wielding it.

"Having lived in the mountains for sixty years, I have never seen the world, only the cold moon and warm sun, which have been consuming my lifespan."

He then thrust out a sword, but this strike lacked extreme speed and sharpness; in fact, it could be described as somewhat weak.

But the flowers that covered the sky and the fields paled in comparison to this one sword strike, withering and dying one after another.

Bibi Dong's eyes widened. She seemed to see a swordsman in the mountains, honing his skills day after day, yet finding it difficult to see the road ahead, thus lamenting the fleeting nature of time.

Hearing the shouts of those around him, Shen An remained unfazed. "How could it be so mysterious? He's just trying to sound sophisticated."

The essence of this sword strike was that, thanks to his sixth soul skill, the time-related meaning he gleaned from the Dark Demon God Bead was integrated into the sword, creating a time-shifting effect. However, this unexpectedly countered the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

Yue Guan's face was pale at this moment. There was no need to continue fighting. This power, this meaning, Shen An was his natural nemesis.

I originally thought that among the known Title Douluos, Chen Xin was the one who could best restrain him, but I didn't expect that Shen An would appear as well.

At this moment, Yue Guanxin was utterly shocked. Was he born to be incompatible with those who wield swords?!

But since it concerned the rare and precious Chrysanthemum Immortal Herb, how could he possibly admit defeat?

"Again, Martial Soul True Form!"

At this moment, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum in Yue Guan's hand flew out rapidly, growing to more than ten zhang in the air, and its flower body spun violently as it crashed into Shen An.

At the same time, Yue Guan himself flew out and landed on the giant chrysanthemum, his whole body bathed in the golden light emitted by the chrysanthemum, and the energy of man and martial spirit completely merged into one.

Faced with an attack from a Super Douluo who had merged with his own Martial Soul, Shen An's expression turned serious.

His own six spirit rings, plus the three spirit rings drawn by Tom, suddenly appeared.

The sixth spirit ring then shone brightly, "Sword Heart Clarity!"

An aura of profound mystery emanated from Shen An. To all the Title Douluos, Shen An at this moment gave off a feeling of being flawless and perfectly integrated.

It passively enhances Shen An's talent for swordsmanship, helping him to perceive all things in the world, thereby reaching the realm of understanding swordsmanship as enlightenment.

When he activated it, it naturally integrated Shen An's cultivation, making him seem like a legendary sword immortal.

Facing the rushing moon gate, Shen An slashed out with his sword, colliding violently with the golden chrysanthemum.

In that instant of impact, Yue Guan felt as if his internal organs were about to shatter, and his spirit and energy were also somewhat weakened.

The sword strike, unleashed without reservation, severed the very essence, energy, and spirit of the human body!

The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, along with Yue Guan's body, was thrown back, leaving a deep sword mark on the Immortal Martial Soul. The flower's body now appeared withered and decayed.

At this moment, Yue Guan was bleeding from his mouth and nose, and his head was throbbing with pain. His energy and spirit had been damaged by this sword.

Shen An also stood there panting, indicating that he seemed to have used a lot of strength for that attack.

Yue Guan wanted to activate his martial spirit again, but the Qi Rong Tong Tian Chrysanthemum was severely damaged, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

The ghost quickly stepped forward and used its soul power to heal him. After a long while, Yue Guan was barely better, but he said sadly:

"I lost, and I owe you a favor from now on. I will help you with anything that is not unreasonable."

"But can you tell me where that flower is? I'll grant you anything you want."

Ignoring his injuries, Yue Guan's eyes revealed a pleading look. If his martial spirit could consume the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum again, thus completing his destiny, he might be able to glimpse the realm of the Grand Elder in his lifetime.

Shen An shook his head. He wasn't that kind-hearted. Yue Guan had once tried to kill him. If he were to aid the enemy now, wouldn't he be out of his mind?

"My request is simple: tell me everything you know about the immortal herb, and then we'll be even."

Yue Guan froze. He hadn't expected Shen An to bring this up. To be honest, giving Shen An knowledge of immortal herbs wasn't a big deal.

The problem is that he's afraid. He's afraid that Shen An will eat the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju after learning about its effects.

Although the Qirong Tongtianju was most effective for him, it was still a divine herb, and anyone who took it would receive a great fortune.

"What, Chrysanthemum Douluo is famous throughout the continent, are you planning to go back on your word?" Shen An provoked Yue Guan when he saw her hesitate.

“A bet's a bet, give it to him,” Bibi Dong said.

Bibi Dong didn't care about any magical herbs. She was very optimistic about Shen An. With such combat power and being only sixty years old, he could already be considered a peerless talent.

From the imagery just now, it's clear that this person is definitely an ascetic, observing the rotation of the sun and moon day after day, experiencing the warmth of spring and the cold of winter, in order to comprehend such a state of mind.

Since their boss has spoken, Yue Guanxin has to obey, even if she is unwilling a thousand times over.

A small booklet flew toward Shen An, with a line of delicate handwriting on the title page: "A Hundred Explanations of Immortal Herbs".

'I can prepare newbie gift packs for Xue Qinghe and Na'er from now on.' Shen An was secretly delighted and put the pack into his storage space in a flash.

"Yan Chixia, wait. I have fought you once. If you lose, tell Juhua Pass the whereabouts of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. If I lose, I will also owe you a favor and help you once."

Ghost stepped forward at this moment. His best friend had been beaten up like this, so naturally he wouldn't sit idly by.

“If you wish, you can rest and recuperate first,” Ghostly added.

You can be shameless with outsiders and take them down when they're off guard, but you have to be more considerate with a future colleague like Shen An. Otherwise, it will be detrimental to organizational unity, and His Holiness the Pope will be displeased.

Shen An nodded slightly. Ghost had attacked him before, and now that it had come to him, he didn't mind teaching it a lesson.

Pretending to meditate for half an hour, Shen An opened his eyes: "Come on."

"it is good!"

The ghostly figure shrouded in black mist became almost nonexistent in the scorching daylight. In an instant, Shen An felt a gust of cold wind rushing towards him.

"Yan Chixia, I am least afraid of physical attacks. Your sword energy can't harm me."

Shen An's expression turned strange. Under the Sword Heart Clarity, his essence, energy, and spirit were united as one. With one sword strike, all three were injured.

He then drew his sword, its light illuminating all around him.

"Holy crap! That hurts!"

The ghostly form that had unleashed its martial spirit was shattered by the sword light, much like an ordinary wild ghost seeing sunlight for the first time.

The ghost fell to the ground, and visible black mist rose from his body, making his illusory form clear.

It's not that the ghost is weak, it's that the ghost is too confident in the physical immunity of its martial soul true form.

Bibi Dong's eyes gleamed. She paid no attention to the injured Chrysanthemum or Ghost Douluo. At this moment, all she could think about was how to subdue Shen An.

"Yan Chixia, welcome to our Spirit Hall. You will become the tenth elder of the Elder Hall. Fame, fortune and glory will all belong to you in the future."

"From this day forward, your name will resound throughout the continent, and you will share glory with our Spirit Hall!"

Bibi Dong made a solemn promise, making no secret of how much she valued Shen An.

The fact that Shen An could defeat Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo shows that he is powerful in battle, and his age of less than 60 years indicates that he has great potential. If this person is cultivated into a confidant, he will be an invaluable asset in the future.

His fame and renown resounded throughout the mainland.

A strange feeling arose in Shen An's heart. He had only infiltrated the Spirit Hall to find Xue Qinghe's whereabouts, but he hadn't expected to gain this much.

He already knew this when he pretended to participate in the Soul Battle before. Even if it was under a false name, as long as the final target was himself, he could gain fame points.

'Could my breakthrough to Soul Saint be tied to the Spirit Hall? Finding them while simultaneously getting some free loot doesn't sound bad.'

Shen An's heart suddenly started pounding.

"Well, to be honest, I have been cultivating in the deep mountains for a long time and have little contact with people. Now that I have come out of the mountains, I am more eager to experience the atmosphere of the mortal world. I hope you can get to know me as soon as possible."

Shen An coughed a few times and said.

Bibi Dong suddenly smiled brightly, "I'm not afraid of you having any requests, I'm afraid of you having no requests."

"Guards, convey my decree: Yan Chixiao will be appointed as the tenth elder of my Spirit Hall!"

"Today, I, the Emperor, will personally bestow upon him a title."

Shen An was overjoyed, feeling that he was not far from becoming a Soul Saint!

Bibi Dong never dreamed that Shen An, who stood before her, was not actually a Soul Saint.

Chapter 284 The Reckless Qian Daoliu

"Your Holiness, Yan Chixiao is new here and has not yet made any contributions to the Spirit Hall. I'm afraid he is not up to the task of becoming an elder," Ling Yuan Douluo whispered.

The Spirit Hall is different from other forces.

If any other force on the continent has a titled Douluo joining them, don't be afraid to promise them anything, not just elders, but even supreme elders.

In the Spirit Hall, there are more than twenty Title Douluos, but excluding the seven enshrined ones, there were only nine elders before Shen Anlai.

There are also several titled Douluo in the queue.

Of course, honorary elders are not included, but Shen An's position is a genuine tenth elder.

Bibi Dong's decision to appoint Shen An directly to the position will inevitably cause some dissatisfaction among the other Title Douluos.

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Yan Chixiao is extremely powerful and has great potential. He is more than qualified to be an elder. As for his achievements, I will reward him accordingly."

Bibi Dong said calmly.

Lingyuan Douluo stopped speaking. She knew that Bibi Dong felt deeply that the Grand Elder was limiting her papal power, and therefore wanted to urgently cultivate her own team.

Ju and Gui, the two Douluo, were seriously injured and had already retired to recuperate, while Bibi Dong took Shen An to the Papal Palace for the investiture ceremony.

Yes, it's the Papal Palace, not the Douluo Palace.

Normally, newly promoted Title Douluo should go to the Douluo Hall for the investiture ceremony, but Bibi Dong insisted on holding it in the Pope's Hall.

This was undoubtedly another expression of his dissatisfaction with Qian Daoliu and his desire to reclaim the power of investiture from the Douluo Hall for himself.

Thus, witnessed by numerous titled Douluo, Shen An was officially bestowed the title.

Of course, there's also Tom Jerry wearing a dog headgear.

To disguise their identities, the two of them simply put dog head masks on their heads, with the colors of their bodies and heads being different.

To reiterate, what Shen An saw as a flawless disguise was, in the eyes of others, flawless.

"Do you have a title you prefer?" Bibi Dong asked.

Shen An shook his head. He wasn't even a Soul Saint, so how could he possibly want to obtain a title?

After a moment of contemplation, Bibi Dong said, "Logically speaking, with your swordsmanship, the title 'Sword' would be most suitable, but unfortunately, you already have worldly desires."

"It's not that your swordsmanship is inferior to his; in my opinion, the two of you alone are arguably the greatest swordsmen on the continent."

Bibi Dong recalled another towering figure. Although she was unwilling to admit it, that person should be the number one in swordsmanship.

"You two can be considered the two pinnacles of swordsmanship."

Tom looked over with a hint of disbelief. Was it really that high? To him, Chen Xin's swordsmanship was just a small mound.

"However, Chen Xin had the advantage of higher cultivation and younger age, so he obtained the word 'sword' first. The Spirit Hall has no plans to launch a full-scale war against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for the time being."

"Therefore, why don't you first adopt the surname 'Yan' for your title? You might be able to obtain the title of 'Sword' in the future."

Shen An agreed outwardly, but a thought flickered in his mind: Not for now? Then it's only a matter of time.

Indeed, everyone is saying that the Spirit Hall has wolfish ambitions, so it seems that a war is inevitable on the continent.

A sense of urgency rose in Shen An's heart. Don't be fooled by the fact that defeating a Title Douluo seems like a piece of cake for him.

But if seven or eight come at once, he'll be the one running away.

Moreover, this is only the Spirit Hall's visible power; its hidden strength is unknown to anyone.

He needs even greater strength to protect those he cares about in the future.

"We need to find a way to reach the Soul Saint as soon as possible," Shen Anxin said.

The two universally acknowledged qualitative leaps in the Soul Master world are the transition from Soul Emperor to Soul Saint and the transition from Soul Douluo to Title Douluo.

A Soul Saint can manifest a true form of their Martial Soul. The better the quality of the Martial Soul, the stronger the true form of the Martial Soul.

Given the quality of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, Shen An couldn't even imagine how strong he would be if he could actually unleash its power.

"From this day forward, Yan Chixia shall be the Tenth Elder of my Spirit Hall, with the title Yan!"

Bibi Dong's voice wasn't loud, but it carried throughout the entire Spirit City, demonstrating her profound cultivation.

Upon hearing this, the entire city cheered.