Two days later, Yan and Yue Guan set out from Tokes City, preparing for their return journey.
On the way back, the two of them were in no rush. They walked and rested intermittently, taking half a month to finally arrive outside Spirit Hall City.
By this time, it had already been three months since they had left Spirit Hall City.
The two of them stopped outside the city.
The changes in Yan's physique and the disappearance of the fiery patterns on his body were bound to raise suspicion.
Fortunately, he was now able to control the flames on the surface of his body at will.
Before entering the city, he released the flames from his body.
His dark red hair and pupils once again turned fiery red, and the familiar flame patterns spread across his entire body once more, flickering with blazing light.
However, compared to before, his figure had slimmed down, which made the flame patterns appear even more distinct.
Yue Guan smiled and said."Yan, inside Spirit Hall City, show yourself in this appearance. That way, people will have fewer suspicions."
"Mm, I understand."
"Don't know if Xie Yue and Nana have returned yet. Let's first go to the Pope's Palace to report the results of this trip to the Pope."
"Alright."
Yan and Yue Guan didn't linger and directly headed for the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong's spiritual power was extremely strong and would definitely detect the changes in their bodies, but on their way back, the two of them had already come up with countermeasures.
Passing through the long corridor, the two of them arrived at the main hall of the Pope's Palace.
The place was still as it had always been—so spacious it inspired awe. Just stepping inside, one could hear the echo of footsteps.
Bibi Dong sat alone on the high throne, her face cold as ice, eyes deep and profound.
That aloof and cold woman enveloped the entire hall in a chill and majestic atmosphere.
"Your Holiness, we have returned."
Yan and Yue Guan respectfully saluted Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong's gaze paused on Yan for a moment, clearly noticing the change in his physique.
"Yan, you look noticeably thinner."
Yan slightly lowered his head and replied:
"Your Majesty the Pope, I don't know why either. Perhaps it's due to multiple battles with water-element soul masters during this trip, combined with intense training."
Upon hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes, but she ultimately nodded, half-believing and half-doubting the explanation.
"Then, how were the results of your training this time?"
"I've obtained the Bronze Dou Spirit Badge."
"What? Only a Bronze Dou Spirit Badge?"
Bibi Dong's brow furrowed slightly.
She had only recently seen Xie Yue and Hu Liena. They had obtained the Silver and Gold Dou Spirit Badges, respectively. In comparison, Yan's results did seem a bit lacking.
"Why? Were the water-element soul masters you encountered especially difficult? Or did you waste too much time researching herbs in the Sunset Forest?"
Yue Guan immediately stepped forward to explain for Yan.
"Your Majesty the Pope, in fact, Yan performed very well in Tokes Grand Spirit Arena and remained undefeated in individual matches."
"Oh? Then why did he only get the Bronze Dou Spirit Badge?"
"Yan was too outstanding when competing against soul masters of the same level. He had almost no opponents. So, he often teamed up with recently advanced Soul Kings in order to qualify for higher-level matches and have the chance to face two Soul Kings at once."
"I see. To face two Soul Kings at once as a Soul Ancestor it was indeed a bit too much for you."
Bibi Dong nodded slightly.
"Then during your time training in the arena, did your soul power increase?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty the Pope, I've already broken through to level forty-five."
"Mm, very good."
Bibi Dong nodded again, clearly satisfied with this result.
Then, her gaze shifted to Yue Guan.
Since Yue Guan had entered the hall, she had sensed that the soul power fluctuations around him were even more intense than before.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, it seems you've gained quite a lot from this trip as well."
Yue Guan smiled slightly and lowered his head, saying."Truly, nothing escapes the eyes of Your Majesty the Pope. After this period of cultivation, my soul power has successfully broken through level ninety-six."
"Oh? That's excellent news! Congratulations, Elder Chrysanthemum."
"Many thanks, Your Majesty the Pope."
A hint of joy flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes.
She also knew that Yue Guan had been stuck at level ninety-five for ten years.
Though there was only a one-level difference between level ninety-five and level ninety-six, it was a gap that was extremely difficult to cross. The disparity in strength between the two was vast.
With Yue Guan as her confidant and now having broken through to level ninety-six, her strength would undoubtedly grow even stronger.
"This time, both of you have gained much from your trip."
Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the two of them once again before finally settling on Yan, smiling faintly as she said.
"Yan, Xie Yue and Nana have already returned to the academy. Go find them. There's less than two years until the Soul Master Tournament you must continue to train hard. Don't let me down."
"Please rest assured, Your Holiness. We will definitely win the tournament championship."
"Mm. That's very good."
Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction.
Afterward, Yan and Yue Guan left the grand hall together.
Once outside, Yue Guan let out a long breath.
"Didn't expect those two to already be back. Yan, you can return to the Academy on your own."
"Alright. Are you going to find Elder Ghost?"
"Yes. We haven't seen each other in three months. I actually miss him quite a bit."
Yan knew that Gui Mei was Yue Guan's long-time partner and the one he trusted most.
A piece of good news like breaking through to level ninety-six naturally needed to be shared with that old partner.
The two parted ways, and Yan returned directly to the Academy, heading straight to the training grounds.
At this time, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and a few other teammates were training. From afar, they saw a familiar figure approaching and all stopped what they were doing.
As Yan got closer and closer, they were each stunned.
Yan had become visibly slimmer than before. His body proportions were even more refined, and his facial features were more defined than before. The flame patterns on his body had become even more distinct.
Along with the calm and deep look in his eyes, he now appeared even more handsome and charismatic than before.
When Hu Liena saw him again, even her heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Li Kai was the first to run over, circling around Yan, examining him carefully and sensing the changes in him.
"Brother Yan? How did you lose weight? Are you still the same Brother Yan we know?"
"What? You want to test it out?"
"N-no-no! I don't want to try! The flame power on your body seems even more intense than before. One second and you could roast me into a pig, haha~~"
The others gathered around too, all laughing at Li Kai's joke.
"Brother Yan, you're back."
Xie Yue stepped up to greet him.
"Mm, just got back."
"You've slimmed down. You're even more handsome than before. Looks like you gained quite a bit during your training at the Spirit Arena, didn't you?"
Yan lightly shook his head.
"Not much. I just got a Bronze Spirit Fighting Badge."
"What? A Bronze Spirit Fighting Badge?"
Xie Yue was a bit puzzled and turned to glance at Hu Liena behind him.
Hu Liena smiled somewhat proudly and said
"Were those water-type soul masters all that tough? My brother got a Silver Spirit Fighting Badge, and I got a Gold Spirit Fighting Badge."
"They were indeed a bit tricky to deal with. Or maybe it was just because I wasn't strong enough."
Yan replied nonchalantly, a faint smile appearing on his face, as if he was reminiscing about something.
Hu Liena continued asking."Then did your soul power increase? My brother and I both gained one level."
"That's great. Congratulations to you both. I also advanced one level."
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