Bibi Dong's expression changed, thinking that Qian Daoliu, that old fellow, must have sensed the situation at the Supreme Pontiff Palace, which was why he was so eager to have Bibi Dong come over to question her thoroughly.
After all, how many people in the world could possess such powerful spirit power? Besides, what if this spirit power was released by Bibi Dong?
The Supreme Pontiff Palace and the Elder Palace had always been at odds.
"Tell them I'll be there in a moment." Bibi Dong looked displeased, and the Spirit Master who came to report, seeing that something was amiss, quickly left.
"You all come with me." Bibi Dong said, "I'll take you to meet the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall."
"Mhm."
Jiang Mian and the others obediently followed behind Bibi Dong, and after several turns, they finally arrived at an open space.
This open space was built very similarly to a training ground, with a few houses around it, which were likely where Hu Liena and the others lived.
"Everyone, come out and meet your new companions." Bibi Dong tapped the ground with her scepter, and several people slowly walked out of the room.
Jiang Mian recognized the first three people: they were indeed the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall—Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena.
As for the people behind them, Jiang Mian didn't recognize them, but they should also be exceptional talents, just not as outstanding as the first three.
"Teacher, why did you call us?" Hu Liena looked at Jiang Mian, and for a moment, she actually became a bit infatuated. How could a man be so handsome?
Jiang Mian keenly noticed Hu Liena's unusual gaze. He somewhat self-consciously touched his face, saying nothing.
Bibi Dong said, "This is Jiang Mian. From now on, he and this Little girl beside him will join your group."
"Yes." As the leader, Xie Yue naturally had to accept Bibi Dong's command. Yan, seeing Hu Liena's gaze on Jiang Mian, couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
Yan immediately challenged, "Friend, what is your rank? Can you join our Spirit Hall Golden Generation team?"
"Twelve years old, 52nd rank spirit power." Jiang Mian spread his hands, with an expression that implied everyone present was trash: "Friend, do you think I'm qualified?"
"Jiang Mian, that sounds familiar." Xie Yue seemed to have heard Jiang Mian's name somewhere before, but he couldn't quite recall it at the moment.
The person before you now is precisely the one Spirit Hall has been pursuing.
"Interesting. Do you want to spar with me?" Yan shook his neck and said, "I won't bully you."
Jiang Mian ignored him, turning to look at Bibi Dong. Bibi Dong met Jiang Mian's gaze, seemingly indicating that she also wanted to see Jiang Mian's abilities.
"Friend, since it's a spar." Jiang Mian's lips curved slightly into a sneer: "Then I won't use my Spirit, lest others say I'm bullying you."
"You need skill to brag." Yan waved his hands around, signaling them to clear a space.
Jiang Mian calmly adjusted his collar, his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for Yan to make his move.
"Yan, Spirit Flame Lord, 47th rank attack system Spirit Ancestor."
"Mhm, come on."
Yan raised an eyebrow. Did this kid not even bother with an introduction? Was he looking down on him too much?
"Second Spirit Ability, Granite Rock."
Yan shouted loudly, and his right arm instantly turned to rock, with magma flowing through the cracks. This move not only enhanced his attack but also increased his defense.
"Flame Lord, huh? A little interesting?" The Crimson King smiled slightly, finding Yan to be a promising talent.
In his nearly 300,000 years of long life, he had once fought against Spirit Beasts like the Flame Lord. As for the outcome, it was obvious: the Crimson King was still alive.
Jiang Mian's right hand was wreathed in flames, and he easily caught Yan's second Spirit Ability. Moreover, the flames on Jiang Mian's right hand spread like a swimming dragon, beginning to engulf Yan!
"Not good."
Yan saw that the situation was dire and instinctively kicked at Jiang Mian with his left leg. Jiang Mian blocked with his left hand, gripping Yan's ankle and using his momentum to throw him away.
The current Jiang Mian possessed multiple ultimate attributes within his body. Dealing with a small Flame Lord was effortless for him.
Yan rolled twice on the ground before finally steadying himself.
His cheeks flushed, and he suddenly felt annoyed. He had actually embarrassed himself in front of his goddess, and the key was that this kid opposite him hadn't even unleashed his Spirit yet!
"First Spirit Ability, Hell Magma Rush!"
Yan slammed both hands onto the ground, and a reddish glow immediately flickered beneath Jiang Mian's feet.
Jiang Mian remained calm and composed. Although he didn't move his feet, Yan's Hell Magma Rush simply couldn't surge up.
Jiang Mian possessed the ultimate fire, and this small amount of magma dared not act presumptuously in front of him.
"Damn it!" Yan roared, directly abandoning his Spirit Abilities and trying to engage Jiang Mian in close-quarters combat.
He threw a punch, and Jiang Mian dodged to the side, his hands already on Yan's shoulders. If Jiang Mian hadn't held back, that arm would have already been dislocated.
Yan, however, remained ignorant of the favor, and after breaking free, he threw another punch straight at Jiang Mian's face.
Jiang Mian's steps were light and swift, constantly dodging Yan's attacks.
"He hasn't even unleashed his Spirit, and he can toy with Yan, who's at the same level as him?" Hu Liena exclaimed, "He's not only handsome but also so strong!"
"What's wrong with you?" Xie Yue helplessly complained about Hu Liena. His younger sister was good in every way, and her talent was high, but when it came to matters of the heart, she was simply too easily smitten, becoming infatuated at the sight of a handsome man.
However, the only man who could make Hu Liena infatuated at the moment was Jiang Mian.
Jiang Mian seized the opportunity, grabbed Yan's wrist, and threw him away.
"Tearing Sky Claw."
Jiang Mian's lips curved slightly. He vanished in a flash, and no one saw his figure clearly. When he reappeared a second later, Yan's upper garment already had four sharp, torn openings, but the flesh underneath was completely unharmed.
Such precise control over power, even a Titled Douluo might not be able to achieve it.
"This person can completely restrain Yan's Flame Lord Spirit?" Xie Yue's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "What is his background?"
"You've already lost." Jiang Mian calmly walked back to the team, sneering, "With your level, are you even worthy of being called the Golden Generation?"
"You!"
Yan was furious and ashamed, wanting to continue releasing his Spirit Abilities, but Bibi Dong Teleported to his side and said indifferently, "A loss is a loss. Don't humiliate yourself further."
"Yes." Facing Bibi Dong, Yan's Spirit immediately deflated. He obediently walked to Hu Liena's side, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
"This little fellow is quite interesting." The Crimson King walked in front of Yan, carefully examining his body: "Flame Lord Spirit, an old friend I haven't seen in a long time."
"Who are you?" Yan instinctively wanted to retreat, but found he couldn't move at all, his legs feeling as if they were filled with lead.
"Don't be rude." Bibi Dong respectfully bowed to the Crimson King and said, "Senior, do you intend to teach this child?"
"Since Little San agreed to your request, I naturally must comply." The Crimson King nodded and said, "However, I will only teach this fellow. The others can be left out, right?"
"Thank you, Senior." Bibi Dong bowed slightly to the Crimson King, which was the greatest courtesy she could offer as the Supreme Pontiff.
"S-senior, you are...?" Yan, seeing Bibi Dong's attitude towards the Crimson King, couldn't help but tremble all over, stammering, "Th-thank you for your kindness, Senior."
"Mhm." The Crimson King nodded with satisfaction: "With the power of the Flame Lord, given time, you might not be unable to reach my current level."
Lord Bear chuckled. Since the Crimson King had taken a disciple, he couldn't just stand idly by, could he?
"That kid." Lord Bear raised his hand and pointed at Xie Yue, asking with a smile, "You're the captain, right? Let me see your Spirit."
"Yes." Xie Yue was very perceptive. This burly simpleton clearly wasn't an ordinary person, so he immediately summoned his Spirit.
"Xie Yue, Spirit Moon Blade, 47th rank attack system Spirit Ancestor."
"Very sharp." Lord Bear took the Moon Blade in his hand, weighed it, and said with a smile, "It can adapt to my Tearing Sky Claw. I accept you as my disciple."
"Thank you, Senior." Xie Yue's eyes lit up, and he quickly knelt down and kowtowed three times to Lord Bear.
Now, among Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, Hu Liena's teacher was Bibi Dong, Xie Yue had acknowledged Lord Bear, and Yan had acknowledged the Crimson King. Their future prospects would undoubtedly be limitless.
"I'm telling you, you need to step up your game." Lord Bear patted Xie Yue's shoulder and said with a smile, "At least don't lose to that guy's disciple, or I'll kill you!"
"Yes." Xie Yue trembled all over. Although Lord Bear had a smiling face when he spoke, the killing intent was undeniable. If he really lost to Yan, he might actually be killed by him.
"Jiang Mian and this Little girl will be your companions from now on." Bibi Dong instructed, "They are much younger than you, but their spirit power is almost the same as yours. Do you understand what I mean?"
If you don't work hard, you'll be trampled underfoot!
The Auspicious Beast looked at Bibi Dong, unconsciously pouting, seemingly very disgusted with Bibi Dong.
Jiang Mian saw the Auspicious Beast's reaction. He knew that Bibi Dong was currently undergoing the Rakshasa God's assessment, and Jiang Mian had to stop Bibi Dong to prevent her from becoming a bloodthirsty yandere beauty later on.
The Auspicious Beast possessed the Eye of Destiny, and she was born from heaven itself, naturally repulsed by such evil thoughts.
Jiang Mian felt that the Auspicious Beast might prefer the sacred light of the Angel God.
"You all practice well here. I'm leaving." Bibi Dong instructed, "From now on, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo will not come to teach you. You will fully obey these two Seniors."
"Yes."
Bibi Dong headed to the Elder Palace. Jiang Mian looked at these members of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and said with a smile, "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Jiang Mian, and from now on, I'm your brother."
"My name is Zhu Zhuqing." Zhu Zhuqing introduced herself coolly.
"My name is Nan Meng. You can call me Little Meng." The Auspicious Beast made up a name for herself on the spot and said.
"Hello, everyone." Xie Yue nodded, indicating welcome.
"Jiang Mian, what a nice name." Hu Liena crooked her finger and said with a smile, "Little San, please take good care of me from now on."
Jiang Mian looked at Hu Liena, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, 'So charming!' As expected of the Charming Fox Spirit, and it seemed she had been infatuated with him just now.
A face-con, indeed.
Yan's expression was somewhat indignant, but the Crimson King beside him suddenly reminded him, "According to the rules, this Jiang Mian is my master. You'd best be polite."
Yan shivered all over. He stiffly turned his head to look at the Crimson King, finding that the other party didn't seem to be joking. He immediately walked to Jiang Mian with a smile and said, "Brother, we can consider this as making friends through fighting. If anything comes up, just tell me, your brother. I'll go through fire and water without hesitation."
"No problem, no problem." Jiang Mian laughed heartily, patted Yan's shoulder, and said, "Captain Xie Yue, please arrange a few rooms for us."
"Just call me Xie Yue." With a glance from Xie Yue, the Spirit Masters behind him immediately ran off to clean the empty rooms.
"No rush to move into the rooms. Actually, I have an idea. I wonder if it's feasible." Jiang Mian said.
"What idea?" Xie Yue asked.
"I want to go to the Great Spirit Arena for some training. Are any of you coming with me?" Jiang Mian said.
"The Great Spirit Arena? What's the point of going there?" Hu Liena asked curiously, "Isn't it just a place where some trash Spirit Masters fight?"
"Precisely." Jiang Mian nodded. His purpose for going to the Great Spirit Arena was very pure: to abuse Tang San. But he couldn't say that out loud: "In that kind of Great Spirit Arena, you can improve your strength very quickly."
"A little interesting." Xie Yue's lips curved slightly, and he said, "Jiang Mian, count me in. I'll go with you."
"Me too." Yan didn't want to miss this opportunity to build a good relationship with Jiang Mian. His master still had to obey him, so what was he?
"It's the first time I've seen Brother and Yan so proactive, so count me in too." Hu Liena covered her mouth and chuckled.
The other Spirit Masters looked at each other, and ultimately chose not to go with Jiang Mian.
"Including Little Meng and Zhuqing, that's six of us?" Jiang Mian said, "Then let's go."
"Let's go!" Lord Bear patted his belly and commanded.
A large group of people set off for the Great Spirit Arena, and another group was also about to depart.
Inside Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and said profoundly, "Little San, I'll take you all to the Great Spirit Arena for some training to gain practical combat experience."
"Teacher, we just acquired our third spirit ring. Shouldn't we rest for a few days?" Tang San said.
"No need. Strike while the iron is hot." Yu Xiaogang shook his head, saying expressionlessly.
"The closest Great Spirit Arena is the Sotuo Great Soul Arena in Sotuo City." Flender said, "It seems the Great Spirit Arena also has betting. You can earn money if you win, right?"
"Then let's set off quickly!" Ma Hongjun excitedly said from the side, "It's a good chance to see if there are any pretty girls in the big city, hehe, Boss Dai, coming along?"
"Absolutely!" Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun hooked arms, smiling with ill intentions.
Xiao Wu looked at the two with disdain. She skipped and hopped, pulling Tang San's hand, and said with a smile, "Third Brother and Xiao Wu are a team. We'll beat them all down."
"Xiao Wu, don't be too careless." Tang San stroked Xiao Wu's long hair and said with a smile, "But with our current strength, dealing with them should be quite easy."
They didn't know how terrifying and cruel the things awaiting them would be.
Jiang Mian was not a delicate, weak man; he had plenty of strength and means.