Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

Outside the Valley of Death

Early in the morning, a procession of luxurious carriages approached from afar, coming to a halt before the massive iron gates that marked the entrance to the Valley of Death.

As the convoy stopped, a group of soul masters descended from the carriages, gathering in front of the most ornate carriage. They knelt in unison, their voices ringing out respectfully:

"Greetings to Her Holiness, the Pope!"

From within the grand carriage, Bibi Dong stepped out gracefully, dressed in her resplendent ceremonial robes. She held a scepter in her hand, and a purple-gold crown adorned her head, exuding an air of majesty and authority.

Her gaze fell upon the still-closed iron gates before her. Holding her scepter, she spoke in a regal and commanding tone.

"Has anyone come out yet?"

A soul master stationed at the gate bowed respectfully and replied, "Your Holiness, no one has emerged yet."

"How many are still inside the Valley of Death?" Bibi Dong asked, her expression calm yet imposing.

"Your Holiness, there are still nine individuals remaining in the valley," the gatekeeper answered after a brief moment of thought.

"Nine, you say? It seems this round of the Death Training Camp has yielded decent results. I wonder, though, how much their cultivation has improved after enduring the trials of the Valley of Death..."

Bibi Dong mused silently, her thoughts hidden behind her composed demeanor. After a moment, she issued her command.

"Very well. Open the gates. I expect they will be arriving shortly."

"At once, Your Holiness!"

At her order, the gatekeeper signaled, and the massive iron gates slowly creaked open with a deep, resonant rumble.

Once the gates were fully open, Bibi Dong took her seat upon a throne that had been prepared for her. The other soul masters stood respectfully, awaiting the arrival of those who had survived the three grueling years of the Death Training Camp.

After a tense wait of over ten minutes, a faint commotion could be heard from the distance.

"They're finally coming out!"

"Who will be the first to emerge? Could it be the Holy Son and Holy Maiden?"

"How exciting!"

The anticipation was palpable among the gathered soul masters.

Soon, five figures emerged from the forest within the gates, moving swiftly toward the crowd. However, they were not the ones everyone had been most eager to see.

"Greetings to Her Holiness, the Pope!"

Having finally stepped out of the Valley of Death and into the outside world, the five survivors knelt before Bibi Dong, their faces alight with excitement and reverence.

"You may rise," Bibi Dong said, her voice composed and dignified. Though a trace of disappointment flickered in her eyes at not seeing Lin Ye and Hu Liena among them, she maintained her serene and majestic demeanor.

"Thank you, Your Holiness!"

The five survivors expressed their gratitude before rising to their feet.

"After three years of training in the Death Training Camp, how much has your cultivation improved?" Bibi Dong asked, her sharp gaze falling upon them.

"Your Holiness, after enduring the trials of the Death Training Camp, all of us have reached the Soul Ancestor level. We pledge to dedicate our lives to the Spirit Hall!"

The eldest of the group, a young man, stepped forward and responded with fervent enthusiasm.

"Excellent! You are indeed the pillars of our Spirit Hall. Go and rest for now. There are still four others who have yet to emerge," Bibi Dong said, a faint smile gracing her otherwise stern expression.

"Understood, Your Holiness!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, the young man led his group to the side, where refreshments of fruits and pastries were promptly brought to them. Their treatment was only fitting; after all, those who survived the Death Training Camp were destined for high-ranking positions within the Spirit Hall, at the very least as Red-robed Archbishops.

Time passed, and after nearly half an hour, four more figures finally emerged from the forest. It was none other than Lin Ye, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.

Due to assisting Hu Liena in hunting the Three-Eyed Demon Fox, the group had ventured deep into the valley, causing their delay in leaving.

"It's the Holy Son and Holy Maiden! And Xie Yue and Yan!"

"These four are the strongest among our Spirit Hall's younger generation. When they entered the camp, apart from the Holy Son, the others were already at the Soul Ancestor level. After three years, how much stronger have they become?"

"Ha! We'll find out soon enough!"

The gathered soul masters erupted in lively discussion, their excitement growing as the four approached.

"Greetings to Her Holiness, the Pope!"

Upon reaching the gates, Lin Ye and Hu Liena bowed respectfully, while Xie Yue and Yan knelt on one knee, their deference unmistakable.

"Lin Ye, Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, congratulations on completing the Death Training Camp. After three years of trials, how much has your cultivation improved?" Bibi Dong asked, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

Stepping forward, Xie Yue replied with a respectful tone.

"Your Holiness, after these three years, we have all made significant progress. Yan and I have both reached the fiftieth level. The Holy Maiden, Hu Liena, has advanced to the fifty-first level, and as for the Holy Son, Lin Ye, he has reached the forty-ninth level."

"What?! The Holy Maiden has already reached the Soul King realm?!"

"Not just the Holy Maiden—Xie Yue and Yan are on the verge of becoming Soul Kings as well. With one more ten-thousand-year soul ring, they'll ascend!"

"Have you all overlooked the most astonishing part? The Holy Son is already at the forty-ninth level—and he's not even twelve years old yet! Truly, the heavens favor our Spirit Hall!"

Xie Yue's words sent shockwaves through the gathered soul masters, their astonishment and admiration evident. The achievements of Lin Ye, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan had left an indelible impression on all present.

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