Evil Moon appeared slightly surprised, "Oh, Nana also thinks so? However, I have heard that the granddaughter of the Peerless Dragon-Snake Couple possesses a decent talent!"
But Flame completely disagreed, growing impatient, "Enough already, Evil Moon, in front of us, the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, other people our age simply do not count for anything!"
"Right, Xu Sheng?"
Xu Sheng did not deny this, "Hmm, the granddaughter of the Peerless Dragon-Snake Couple, Meng Yiran, does indeed possess notable talent, but when it comes to comparing with you all, there is still a great gap!"
Frankly speaking, it was questionable whether Meng Yiran's talent could even compare with the students of the Five Great Elemental Academies!
Not to mention the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!
Hulena didn't know why, but suddenly felt a trace of joy in her heart...
If that was the case, it seems that Meng Yiran is not that outstanding, and she could be more at ease!
After all, such instances were not rare, Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy, Dugu Yan of Heaven Dou Royal Academy...
Each one of them, in terms of both background and talent, was truly exceptional!
Which posed a significant threat to her!
Of course, that Meng Yiran clearly did not belong to this category!
After a pause, Xu Sheng shifted the topic, "Let's not talk about me for now. How has your cultivation level advanced during the time I was away?"
The more he spoke, the more likely he would expose things!
Upon hearing this, Flame boasted proudly, "Xu Sheng, you've hit the nail on the head. During these days you were gone, I've made a breakthrough by a whole level!"
"How is that? Impressive, right?"
Xu Sheng chuckled lightly, "Hmm, indeed not bad, it seems you have been very focused during this time, Flame!"
Desiring affirmation, Flame's expression became somewhat exaggerated, "That's right, had I not been worried about you, even advancing by two levels continuously would not have been impossible!"
Evil Moon could no longer bear to watch and mercilessly threw cold water on the situation, "Tch, why so proud? It's as if Nana and I haven't made any progress!"
Snapping back to reality, Hulena chimed in, "Mmm, my brother and I have also each made a breakthrough by one level, getting one step closer to becoming Grand Soul Masters!"
"However, compared to you, Xu Sheng, we still have a long way to go!"
The realm of a Titled Douluo, unless one is born with it like Xu Sheng, no matter how exceptional the talent, one cannot confidently say they will definitely reach it!
Naturally, the same applied to them!
"A Titled Douluo is just a title, as long as you train hard, you will definitely be able to reach it!"
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Federation
Inside the great hall!
All the War Gods were gathered here, casting an unusually solemn atmosphere throughout the space...
The reason was clear, the remaining Council Members of the federation had all been attacked, all dead...
This had caused a severe blow to morale!
Sitting in the chief seat, Guan Yue clasped her hands together, propping her chin, and after scanning the crowd, she finally spoke to break the silence...
"War Gods, based on your expressions, you all seem very heavy-hearted!"
As soon as these words were uttered, the War Gods revealed wry smiles...
"Hall Master, please don't joke at a time like this. The Council Members were attacked right in front of us War Gods, and all were sacrificed. How could our hearts not be heavy?"
"Indeed, if only we had returned to the War God Hall sooner, perhaps, these Council Members would not have died!!"
"Correct, we War Gods hold a major responsibility for this event, and we deserved to be punished!!"
"Sigh, just sitting in this seat, I almost feel as if I can hear the shrieking souls of the Council Members, seemingly blaming us for not protecting them well, my heart...it's an unpleasant feeling!"
Ao Rui, who was the first War God and maintained constant silence, couldn't help but look towards Guan Yue...
He communicated with spiritual power, "Hall Master, everyone is in low spirits, perhaps we should postpone that matter for a little while..."
Under the current circumstances, there is no way to properly discuss matters!
However, Guan Yue, who heard this sentence, held a different attitude, "It is precisely because their spirits are low that this matter needs to be spoken of, to rejuvenate their morale!"
Otherwise, who knows how long it will take for these War Gods to come around and regain their confidence!
Seeing this, Ao Rui also chose to remain silent and just watch...
Although he didn't know what the Hall Master was planning to do, he still chose to trust him!
As expected, Guan Yue took a deep breath and said in a very deep tone, "Failing to protect the council members, leading to their complete sacrifice, is of course your responsibility!"
"By all rights, I should strip away the title of War God from everyone present!"
In an instant, shame appeared on the cheeks of all the War Gods...
Indeed, if they couldn't even accomplish this small task set by the Hall Master, they didn't deserve to continue holding the position of War God!
Perhaps, stripping away this title might ease their conscience a bit!
Very soon, one of the War Gods raised his head and said very seriously, "Hall Master, if you want to strip us of our titles as War Gods, I have no objections!"
Another War God also clenched her teeth and added, "I also have no objections, if we can't even protect our own on our home ground, what kind of War God are we!"
Although the rest of the War Gods didn't speak, their attitude said it all!
Guan Yue pursed his lips and exclaimed angrily, "A bunch of fools, if I really stripped you of your War God status, wouldn't it be a big joke for the Spirit Pagoda and other forces to see!!"
"Use your brains!!"
Ao Rui's eyes widened in disbelief...
He suspected he had just experienced an auditory hallucination!
The former had actually uttered such vulgar words in front of the War Gods!
This was indeed the first time in decades!!
The other War Gods were naturally stunned by the scolding...
Their always-respected Hall Master had actually said such things!
They couldn't react at all for a moment!
Seeing this, Guan Yue said again, "What? Do you still not understand, or do you need me to curse you out a few more times?"
Ao Rui covered his mouth and coughed lightly, whispering, "Hall Master, that's probably enough, if you keep scolding, everyone might completely lose their confidence!"
Guan Yue glanced at him and replied, "War God Ao Rui, don't interfere, I have my own ideas!"
"Yes, Hall Master!"
Ao Rui chose to keep quiet again!
He couldn't figure out what the former was really trying to do!
What happened to stirring up everyone's fighting spirit just now?
This is completely the opposite!
Immediately afterward, Guan Yue looked at the War Gods again and began to speak word by word, "You are War Gods, representing the entire War God Hall, how can you lose confidence over such a mistake!"
"If so, wouldn't the council members have died in vain!!"
"So, get a grip, otherwise, how can I announce the great news that's coming next!!"
The War Gods were even more confused...
Good news?
With the situation having reached this point, what good news could there possibly be????
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