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As soon as Su Ming stepped outside, he spotted Dugu Bo waiting for him.

"Old monster, what brings you here so early?" Su Ming asked with a grin.

Dugu Bo walked over casually. "I heard you returned from Seagod Island yesterday to complete your third Life Trial, so I came to see how you were doing."

Su Ming chuckled. "Oh, so you're really here to ask about Yan Yan's progress, aren't you?"

Dugu Bo's eyes sparkled at the mention of his granddaughter's affectionate nickname. Any thoughts about her current strength were promptly forgotten.

Dugu Yan: So, does love just disappear like that?

Dugu Bo asked, delighted, "So, you and Yan Yan... it's official?"

Su Ming replied without any embarrassment, "It has been for a while. What's there to be surprised about?"

"Haha, good! I feel much better hearing that. As for her current strength, I'm not worried anymore. I trust she'll be in good hands with you. She can surprise me with her progress when she gets back."

The two walked towards the Hall of the Pope, and Su Ming asked, "You know what day it is, don't you? Are you planning to join in the battle?"

Dugu Bo nodded. "Who doesn't know? Today's the decisive battle between the Wuhun Empire and the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires. Naturally, I'll be there. Besides, if you're going to be out there, I should be around to protect you, right?"

Su Ming's heart warmed at this, though he replied with a smirk, "Old monster, my strength isn't what it used to be. I doubt I'll need your protection. To be honest, the two empires aren't as formidable as they seem; they're lacking in Titled Douluo. The only real threat might be if the Clear Sky Clan joins in. Why don't you face Tang Xiao yourself?"

Dugu Bo's mouth twitched at the thought. Facing Tang Xiao?

In the past, he wouldn't have dared, but things were different now. With his poison arts at their peak, he could confidently claim second-best, and even Bibi Dong would hesitate to challenge him in that area. After consuming two entire Blood Swan Kisses, his venom's potency had amplified a hundredfold, maybe even a thousandfold.

Upon arriving at the Hall of the Pope, Su Ming and Dugu Bo saw not only Bibi Dong, Da Ming, and Er Ming, but also the entire council of elders, including Qian Daoliu himself!

This lineup felt like overkill.

Qian Daoliu seemed to pick up on Su Ming's confusion and explained, "Kid Su, we've heard that your strength has grown significantly since your time on Seagod Island. So, we old folks decided to come out and witness it for ourselves and lend you some backup if needed."

Then, a strikingly elegant man stepped forward—it was Guangling Douluo.

"Young man, I hear you're Xiaoxue's sworn brother and that you've received the Life Goddess's trials. We thought we'd come out to meet you, given the chance. We've been getting restless staying in the Elder Hall for so long."

Su Ming politely responded, "Oh? And what does the Fifth Priest think of me?"

Guangling Douluo hadn't expected Su Ming's question and laughed heartily. "Not bad at all! When the Grand Priest told us about you, some of us doubted it, but it seems you're indeed a great match for Xiaoxue!"

Su Ming: ???

He shot Qian Daoliu a bewildered look. What did they mean by "a great match" for Xiaoxue? As far as he knew, he and Qian Renxue were only sworn siblings. Did Qian Daoliu mean to pair her with him? He wouldn't exactly be opposed.

Qian Daoliu calmly met Su Ming's gaze without a trace of embarrassment or avoidance.

At this moment, Bibi Dong cut in, "Alright, now that everyone's here, let's head for Jialing Pass."