Douluo: Goddess Life Simulator, Qian Renxue Is Addicted

"Sorry, I refuse." Zhou Sheng'an declined decisively.

In both simulations, just brushing against the Spirit Hall had led to such a terrible fate. If he joined outright, what good could possibly come of it?

Liu Erlong's eyes widened as she stared at Zhou Sheng'an in shock.

The mighty Hall Master of the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City had personally extended an invitation, lowered his status, and offered such sincerity—yet Zhou Sheng'an still refused?

Such an enticing offer… Even Xiaogang might not be able to resist it.

And yet, this man rejected it without hesitation. For what reason?

Yin Shu also looked stunned.

Salas was momentarily taken aback before asking in confusion, "Mr. Zhou, may I know the reason? I believe you understand that what Spirit Hall can offer you is something no other force could possibly match."

Zhou Sheng'an nodded slightly, thought for a moment, then smiled.

"Of course. Spirit Hall, as the most powerful force among soul masters, undoubtedly possesses the most extensive collection of knowledge regarding soul power. However, I currently have no intention of joining any faction."

"I'm used to living freely like a wandering cloud, unwilling to be bound."

Zhou Sheng'an didn't completely shut the door either. If he claimed he wanted to join another faction, Salas might just decide to take him away by force.

Salas' expression turned doubtful as he continued, "Mr. Zhou, let me be frank. If we publish the theory of martial soul supplementation, you will undoubtedly become a target for all major factions."

"It will be extremely difficult to remain unaffiliated. You will have to find a powerful force to support you."

"After all, the theory of martial soul supplementation is like a shining jewel, and you, Mr. Zhou, will either be sought after by many or become the target of ill-intentioned individuals."

Salas fixed his gaze on Zhou Sheng'an, his expression serious.

Liu Erlong scoffed inwardly as she glanced at Salas. If there's any force most likely to destroy Zhou Sheng'an, Spirit Hall ranks at the very top!

Zhou Sheng'an understood this as well, but he still couldn't join Spirit Hall.

In fact, he couldn't hastily align himself with any faction. He needed to use the simulator to determine the best course of action, finding a path that would truly allow him to safely ascend to godhood!

Meeting Salas' gaze, Zhou Sheng'an shook his head and said, "Apologies once again, Mr. Salas, but I still have no intention of joining any faction."

"You heard him, Salas! He doesn't want to join your Spirit Hall, so you can leave now! Blue Tyrant Academy does not welcome you." Liu Erlong sneered.

Salas' face darkened. It was already infuriating enough that Zhou Sheng'an refused him, and now Liu Erlong was fanning the flames.

Did they think he had no temper?

Quite the opposite—his temper was very foul!

"Dean Liu! Are you dissatisfied with Spirit Hall?" Salas narrowed his eyes and glared at Liu Erlong.

The moment he spoke, the Spirit Hall soul masters outside rushed in, blocking the doorway.

Each of them had cold expressions, releasing their soul power.

The atmosphere turned tense, as if they were about to take action against Liu Erlong.

Yin Shu paled in fear and quickly stepped in front of Liu Erlong.

"You can't do this! This… this violates the laws of the Heaven Dou Empire…" Yin Shu stammered.

Salas sneered. If he truly took Liu Erlong away, perhaps it would scare Zhou Sheng'an into submission.

At the same time, it would serve as a warning to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—there were some people they simply couldn't touch.

"I'd like to see…" Salas was just about to wave his hand when—

Zhou Sheng'an suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Salas, wouldn't it be better not to act so discourteously? Dean Liu may have a fiery temper, be a bit rough, and lack etiquette, but she bears no ill intentions."

"Naturally, she has no grievances with Spirit Hall either."

Zhou Sheng'an also stepped in front of Liu Erlong, looking directly at Salas with neither arrogance nor submission.

Seeing Zhou Sheng'an intervene, Salas' expression softened slightly, and he was about to continue speaking when—

A voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"Shut up! I am Porcupinefish Douluo. By the order of the Worship Hall, I command you to withdraw immediately and cease causing trouble!"

Salas' expression changed.

That voice belonged to Porcupinefish Douluo, and the command was absolute.

He had no choice but to obey…

"Fine, I will give Mr. Zhou this respect. If Mr. Zhou ever wishes to join Spirit Hall, you are welcome at any time. I will personally receive you with the highest honor."

Salas nodded slightly at Zhou Sheng'an before leading the Spirit Hall soul masters away.

With their departure, the dean's office suddenly felt much more spacious.

Yin Shu wiped the sweat from her forehead and let out a long sigh of relief. She turned to Zhou Sheng'an and said, "Thanks to you, Teacher Zhou. Otherwise, we would have been in serious trouble. Right, Dean?"

Liu Erlong gritted her teeth, her eyes practically shooting flames.

While it was true that Zhou Sheng'an had stepped in to defuse the situation with Salas, which earned him some goodwill—

How had he described her?

A rough, ill-mannered, fiery-tempered woman?

Did he think of her as some brutish female tyrant?

That infuriated her!

"What are you doing here?" she snapped.

Zhou Sheng'an smiled. "I came to inform Dean Liu that my experiment was a success. All four of them have successfully undergone soul power expansion. The highest expansion reached approximately fourfold. Come in."

As he finished speaking, Tai Long, Jiang Zhu, and the other two entered the office.

The moment they stepped in, they followed Zhou Sheng'an's instructions, releasing their soul power.

For a moment, four distinct-colored auras ignited around them.

Judging by their soul power alone, they had all reached the level of a Soul Ancestor!

Yin Shu's jaw dropped as she turned to Zhou Sheng'an. "This… how is this possible? Teacher Zhou, their soul power…"

"It really did expand," Liu Erlong muttered in shock.

She immediately stepped forward, grabbing Jiang Zhu's hand, trying to convince herself that it was all an illusion.

But as she felt the soul power within Jiang Zhu, her expression grew even more solemn.

It was real!

Jiang Zhu's soul power had truly doubled!

Which meant that Zhou Sheng'an's soul power expansion theory was perfectly viable!

Just this alone was enough to send the soul master world into an uproar!

Liu Erlong looked at Zhou Sheng'an's handsome, youthful face, and for a brief moment, she saw a vision of Yu Xiaogang in his younger days.

Back then, Xiaogang had also been so ambitious and confident, hadn't he?

She blinked, and Yu Xiaogang's image disappeared.

"Dean?" Yin Shu asked, puzzled.

"It's… it's nothing. Teacher Zhou, you can teach however you see fit. From now on, you have full freedom in your teaching methods—just keep me informed."

Liu Erlong cleared her throat, then quickly left.

If she stayed any longer, she might actually embarrass herself.

…

Meanwhile, in the Pope's Palace, inside the Pope's chambers, a knock sounded at the door.

"Your Holiness, a white-haired woman suddenly barged in, demanding to see you. She has already clashed with Spirit Kite Douluo."

Bibi Dong, listening to the report from outside, was momentarily stunned.

A white-haired woman?

Who would dare to storm into the Pope's Palace? Did they not know the meaning of death?

Her expression turned cold as she stepped out of her chambers.