Chapter 63: The Title Bestowing Ceremony and the Actions of the Spirit Hall - Douluo's spirit bead sword

### Chapter 63: The Title Bestowing Ceremony and the Actions of the Spirit Hall "Luodi Yala, what has you so flustered?" Faced with a Soul Douluo, Yue Guan and Gui Mei regained the dignity befitting their status as Titled Douluo. Under the scrutiny of two Titled Douluo and the Pontiff, Luodi Yala felt a twinge of nervousness. He understood that if he disrupted them today without a significant reason, he would likely incur the wrath of these seemingly displeased elites. Yet, he couldn't help it. The information he received was too crucial to ignore. "Your Eminence, the Pontiff, and Your Excellencies, I have just received news from my spy inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. The clan's third elder, Yin Yang, has broken through the barrier of the eighty-ninth level and reached the realm of Titled Douluo. Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong are already accompanying him to the Star Dou Forest to hunt spirit beasts. They plan to host a title bestowing ceremony in a month's time." "What did you say?" Bibi Dong and the others were taken aback. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan was one of their major adversaries, and now they had gained another Titled Douluo. With this addition, they now became a family of three Douluo, which would significantly bolster their influence. Currently, Titled Douluo are nowhere near as common as they would be in the narrative a decade later, where Tang San, wielding the Sea God Trident, could easily defeat a Titled Douluo. But for now, there are only a handful of publicly known Titled Douluo across the continent. The mighty Heaven Dou Empire, for instance, had none except for Dugu Bo, who barely stood on their side, driven by a debt to Prince Xue Xing. Without the support of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan and interference from the Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire might have fallen to the Star Luo Empire long ago. Yet now, a seemingly small sect had three Titled Douluo. The issue with Dugu Bo remains unresolved, and now the rapid expansion of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan is adding to Bibi Dong's headaches. "Your Eminence need not be upset," Gui Mei said. "While Yin Yang's breakthrough to Titled Douluo is sudden, it's not entirely unexpected. After all, he's been at the peak of the eighty-ninth level as a Soul Douluo for about fifteen years. A sudden enlightenment is not impossible, and we've already prepared for this, haven't we?" By preparations, he meant the future spirit hunting operation. Such a massive undertaking wasn't conceived on a whim. Years in advance, Spirit Hall had begun preparations with multiple plans at the ready. Yin Yang's breakthrough was anticipated in one of these contingency plans. Though it would cost more than the primary plan, the certainty of triumph justified any sacrifice on their part. Calmer now, Bibi Dong nodded. "You're right, but we cannot ignore the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan's title ceremony. Elder Ghost, Elder Chrysanthemum, whom do you think would be suitable to send?" Given the current continental status, the ascension of a Titled Douluo is a significant affair. Spirit Hall must attend. In asserting their authority over spirit masters across the continent, Spirit Hall would never miss such an event, even if Ning Fengzhi didn't extend an invitation. This would be an opportunity to carve Yin Yang's name in the Hall of Douluo to demonstrate their control over even Titled Douluo. "Your Eminence, Spirit Hall's dignity is paramount. As the Pontiff, it's inappropriate for you to go personally, but the observers we send mustn't be of too low a status. I suggest dispatching a Titled Douluo along with Luodi Yala," Yue Guan proposed. Bibi Dong nodded in agreement. "Reasonable. Yue Guan, you're too injured. Rest this time. Elder Ghost, would you undertake this task?" Gui Mei's current issue was merely fatigue from excessive spirit power use, which a few days' rest could resolve. As an esteemed figure whose spirit was engraved on the Heaven Dou Empire's six royal plaques, he certainly had the qualifications. "As you command, Your Eminence." Gui Mei agreed with a bow. "And bring along Xie Yue, Yan, and Nana," Bibi Dong added. "Let them gain some experience. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan is destined to be our future adversary. Gaining more insight into them is always advantageous. Besides, I hear Ning Fengzhi's daughter and Sword Douluo's disciple are prodigious talents. I intend to show them that in the presence of our Spirit Hall's golden generation, no one is anything more than a mediocrity." Both Gui Mei and Yue Guan concurred. The younger generation represents the future strength of a great power. If Spirit Hall could suppress the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, it would prove to the world that, regardless of their current strength, the profound heritage of Spirit Hall ran deeper. With their plans made, Gui Mei departed with Luodi Yala and the golden generation. As for whether the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan sent them an invitation, it scarcely mattered. All spirit masters fall under Spirit Hall's jurisdiction, and even the conferment of a Titled Douluo requires their validation, showcasing Spirit Hall's overwhelming power and dominion. Meanwhile, since the title ceremony was scheduled for a month's time, Tianlin took the opportunity to return to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. His purpose was to share immortal herbs with his peers and personally invite them to the event. "Finally back. I wonder how everyone has been," Tianlin thought wistfully, gazing at the academy's gates. Dressed in his uniform and carrying his student ID, the guards didn't hinder him, allowing him easy access to the campus. The atmosphere of the academy remained unchanged, with nobles indulging in lavish lifestyles—lesser nobles currying favor with greater ones, and the latter catering to the imperial family. If not for the Emperor's Team also being here, he wouldn’t want to study in such a place, regardless of how conducive the learning environment was. Perhaps this encapsulates the saying: the dragon does not dwell with the serpent. Though he had been gone for half a year, Tianlin's appearance was etched into the memory of the academy's students and teachers. The nobles, although arrogant, understood one thing: never provoke those who mustn't be angered, or they would bring harm both to themselves and their families. Thus, onlookers made way for Tianlin, whispering as he passed. "That monster's back. I wonder where he's been these past six months. He seems even more unfathomable now." "I know. My sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend is a classmate of Dugu Yan. I heard he went training with Dugu Yan's grandfather, Poison Douluo." "Damn, with Sword Douluo as his mentor and now Poison Douluo teaching him, no wonder he's this formidable. With guidance from two Titled Douluo, even a pig could become a powerhouse." Hearing the murmurs, Tianlin smirked disdainfully. No pig could ever earn the tutelage of two Titled Douluo. They must be talking about me, he thought. Beyond the Emperor's Team, the rest of the students at this academy, especially those over fifteen yet still at the novice level, were indeed no different from pigs.