Chapter 107: Titled Douluo Experience Card

This battle allowed everyone to witness Lin An’s potential; perhaps not even the entire Heaven Dou Empire could produce another Spirit Master as heaven-defying as him.

"I knew it, I was certainly not wrong about you!" Xue Qinghe approached Lin An and said softly.

"While these Spirit Master competitions may feature some formidable individuals, they ultimately pale in comparison to the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament. If the opportunity arises, I would certainly like to witness it for myself," Lin An remarked with a hint of boredom.

Unfortunately, the Elite Tournament only came around every few years, and he did not have much time left on the Douluo Continent. He did not know when he would return, so such ambitions could only remain in his heart.

"With your talent and strength, participating in the Elite Tournament should be effortless. Why do you say it is a pity?" Xue Qinghe asked, somewhat puzzled.

Lin An smiled but did not answer. Having no further interest in the subsequent matches, he returned to the residence prepared for him by Xue Qinghe.

"So, you are Lin An?"

As soon as he stepped into the room, he heard the voice of a stranger.

"Who are you? Why are you in my quarters?" Lin An demanded.

"Your strength is impressive. If you were willing to pledge loyalty to the Spirit Hall, I could have groomed you personally. It is a pity you made the wrong choice; you should not have intentionally sought contact with Qian Renxue."

The speaker wore a mysterious mask, clearly intending to conceal his true identity. However, from his tone, it was evident that this person belonged to the Spirit Hall.

"Speak plainly. I do not care for beating around the bush," Lin An said.

"Consume this, and I will spare your life. I can even offer you a path with a limitless future."

As he spoke, he produced a dark green pill. At a glance, it was clearly no good omen. If Lin An were to consume it, he would likely be under the man's control for the rest of his life.

"And if I refuse?" Lin An countered, his tone playful.

Since arriving on the Douluo Continent, he had not felt much pressure, yet this mysterious visitor exerted a heavy weight upon him. If a fight broke out, he knew he was no match for this individual.

"Then this day next year will be your anniversary of death!"

"Are you not afraid that Qian Renxue will find out you killed me? After all, she thinks quite highly of me right now," Lin An said, showing no fear.

"Rest assured. The Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire are filled with young talents. You are merely a flash in the pan. If you die, you will be nothing more than a passing traveler in her life; it will not have much impact," the man replied.

"I want to know, were you sent by the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, or by Qian Xunji?" Lin An asked.

"I didn't realize you knew so much. What a pity that you are going to die here today."

Without further ado, the man stopped wasting words. He unleashed a palm strike, surging with terrifying spirit power that instantly immobilized Lin An. Then, a brilliant golden light erupted from his hand as a massive sword glowing with sacred radiance appeared.

He swung it lightly toward where Lin An stood. A blinding sword light engulfed the entire room, reducing it to dust, leaving only the masked man standing in the ruins.

"He actually escaped? How is that possible?" Qian Xunji murmured to himself, unable to believe what he was seeing.

Although his time in contact with Lin An had been brief, it was enough for Qian Xunji to realize what a terrifying individual he was. It was highly likely that Lin An was the one who had saved Qian Renxue in the Star Dou Forest.

What unsettled him even more was that despite the short duration of their interaction, the two had already formed a deep bond. According to reports from his agents, the relationship between Qian Renxue and Lin An seemed unusually close. That was why he had been so eager to find Lin An. He would not allow Qian Renxue to let personal feelings jeopardize the plans and arrangements the Spirit Hall had spent so long preparing.

Qian Renxue was at an impressionable age, and for the sake of love, she was capable of doing anything. Even if the chance were one in ten thousand, he had to nip it in the bud, even if it meant personally killing a genius with a limitless future.

As a Titled Douluo, the fact that he had let Lin An slip through his fingers left Qian Xunji feeling a lingering sense of unease. Perhaps he had been too impulsive.

Back within the Yama Hall, Lin An let out a long sigh of relief. Based on the Angelic Sword, which was nearly identical to the one used by Qian Renxue, he suspected his assailant was her father, Qian Xunji. However, he could not fathom why Qian Xunji would want him dead, unless he already knew that Qian Renxue had become affiliated with the Yama Hall.

Otherwise, he could see no reason for such murderous intent. After all, nurturing a talented Spirit Master on the Douluo Continent was difficult; logically, Qian Xunji should have been trying to recruit him, not kill him so decisively.

Leaving the Yama Hall now would be difficult, as Qian Xunji was likely still lurking near his residence. Yet, he could not remain hiding there forever. He was a system user, after all.

"Must I use Soul Points to raise my cultivation level before leaving?"

Lin An quickly shook his head. That was unrealistic. Moreover, the Douluo Continent had the restriction of needing to fuse with spirit rings to break through major realms, or one would be stuck forever.

"I recall there is a Myriad Worlds Mall that refreshes items daily. I wonder what is available today?"

Lin An remembered that after the Yama Hall upgraded to level three, it had opened many functions, including a daily refresh of ten items. He used to check it, but since the items were usually useless or overpriced, he had stopped paying attention.

Entering the mall now, his focus was immediately drawn to a golden card.

[Title Douluo Experience Card +3!]

[Title Douluo Experience Card: Can only be used on the Douluo plane. The user ignores their current level and gains the strength of a Level 90 Titled Douluo, complete with perfect spirit rings and optimal age. The card lasts for three hours. Exchange cost: 5,000 Soul Points!]