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The Elder Palace is the largest building in the Supreme Pontiff Palace, and it also represents the most powerful force of Spirit Hall. Inside the tall domed building, the Elder Palace occupies the area beneath the dome of the Supreme Pontiff Place. Inside, the Elder Palace is a tall 3 story building with 10 rooms on each floor.

If a person wanted to live in the Elder Palace, the first requirement they must meet is Spirit Power Rank 90, after all, the Elder Palace is Spirit Hall's core power that can even restrict the Supreme Pontiff herself, thus, its members must all be powerful with a high Spirit Power Rank.

As for the Elder Palace's strength, it represents Spirit Hall's highest combat power.

After Qian Renxue ceased talking with Bibi Dong, she head to the Elder Palace. When she walked into the Elder Palace Hall's Innermost Hall, she saw a huge Statue of a Seraph, the Statue is made out of gold and is over 10 metres tall. Qian Renxue stood silently, gazing at this Statue.

Before the Statue, stood a man with a tall stature, the man was dressed in a plain grey robe and had long black hair draped behind his head. His hair was neatly combed, his mere presence alone overwhelmed the surroundings, yet his presence was also peculiar, it appeared that there was no distinction between him and the Seraph Statue.

"Grandpa." Tears had begun streaming down Qian Renxue's cold face as she said this one, but meaningful word.

The grey-clothed man slowly turned around, though he looked like he was 40, he still had a handsome appearance, he had a faint, calming smile on his face.

One could not feel the slightest Spirit Power fluctuation from him, yet with a single step, he had appeared before Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue did not hide behind her stubborn façade, she plunged into his arms and cried loudly. From the tender age of 9, she had left her home and gone to the Heaven Dou Empire. The pressure and bitterness she experienced and has, was known only to the man in front of her.

"Child, cry, cry it out." Qian Daoliu sighed.

After a quarter of an hour, Qian Renxue had finally stopped crying, she dried the tears in the corners of her eyes, and returned to her previous appearance, as if nothing had happened just now.

"Grandpa, I returned because I have something important to tell you." Qian Renxue said seriously.

"Tell me, grandpa will listen." Qian Daoliu said.

Qian Renxue told him everything she knew about the Eight Ancient Clans. She knew that this was shocking and that she could not tell anyone nor trust someone to deliver this news but herself. Thus, she had come and chosen to tell Qian Daoliu in person.

"How did you find this?" Qian Daoliu frowned.

"It was Chen Feng who told me that he is a member of the Netherworld God Tiger Clan of the Eight Ancient Clans. He also said that his Grandfather is a Titled Douluo with Nine 100,000 year Spirit Rings and that his Grandfather is an Elder of his Clan." Qian Renxue replied.

"That old fellow Tang Chen has indeed been looking for a place that houses the Inheritance of a God. If he is not dead, then it is possible that he is currently accepting a God's Inheritance." Qian Daoliu stated. He could not verify what Qian Renxue had told him about the Eight Ancient Clans, but he did know about Tang Chen, after all, they are rivals in love.

"Grandpa, is she Rank99?" Qian Renxue asked.

"Well, she is the most likely person I have ever seen to reach that Rank. Your talent is far greater than your father's. It is not just because of your Seraphim Spirit, but also the talent you inherited you're your mother, Bibi Dong." Qian Daoliu nodded.

"I do not have a mother, and I will surpass her." Qian Renxue said stubbornly.

Qian Daoliu knew that the knot in Qian Renxue's heart will not so easily be resolved, he sighed: "Do not worry about the Eight Ancient Clans, I will investigate them."

"Yeah." Qian Renxue nodded.

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3 days passed in the blink of an eye.

The First Round of the Finals will begin today. For the Finals, Spirit Hall had created a special venue. This venue is located in the centre of Spirit City. It is a huge stage, it is 100 meters in diameter and was made from granite.

On this huge arena, a huge number of Spirit Guidance Devices were used to reinforce the stage, they had enchanted it so that it would not be damaged from attacks below Spirit Emperor.

Such a powerful and resilient stage could only be built by Spirit Hall, even the 2 Empires are reluctant to spend such a huge number of resources on a stage.

Early in the morning, everyone from Shrek came to the Tournament's venue by the following staff from Spirit Hall. Flender had gone to draw lots, while the others waited in the Contestant Resting area.

Before long, Flender had returned. Seeing his smiling face, you do not need to ask to know that he had drawn something good.

"I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?" Flender smiled mysteriously.

"The bad news is that we have drawn a strong opponent. The good news is that our opponent has forfeited." Chen Feng said lightly. From Flender's face and what he knew from the plot, he guessed that their opponent, Blazing Academy had forfeited and decided to join Godwind Academy.

The smile on Flender's face stiffed, he asked in surprise: "How did you know?"

The others also curiously looked at Chen Feng, Flender had gone to draw lots and they saw Chen Feng remain with them, so how did he know?

"The good news and bad news are related to the lots' results. From looking at Dean's facial expression, the good news is better than the bad news. Is it that hard to guess?" Chen Feng said lightly.

When the others heard what Chen Feng said and considered the Dean's expression, they agreed that it was not that difficult to guess.

"Dean, just tell us and get it over with," Oscar said.

Flender glared at Oscar, and then said: "Our opponent in the First Round was Blazing Academy, but they voluntarily forfeited."

Tang San said in a puzzled tone: "With their strength, Blazing Academy can reach the Finals, so why would they suddenly forfeit?"

Ma Hongjun said, "Could it be that Brother Feng had hit them too hard and they did not want to face him again so they forfeited?"

Tang San shook his head and said, "I do not think that Blazing Academy would give up so easily."

Flender stated: "Anyway, this is good news for us. Our opponents have forfeited, since we now Rank First, we will have a bye in the Second Round."

Ning Rongrong chuckled and commented, "Without fighting with any Academy, we have entered the Top 10."

Ma Hongjun pridefully spoke, "What, you think that it is hard to enter the Top 10 with our strength or something?"

Flender patted Ma Hongjun while staring at him, he said, "Hongjun, I noticed that you are getting more swollen, since you think you are very strong, do you want me to raise your graduation requirements?"

Ma Hongjun immediately froze, he replied: "Teacher, I was wrong."

Grandmaster interrupted: "Since we have a bye for the first Two Rounds, then we must take this opportunity to take a good look at each Academy's strength. Since the Finals have a knockout elimination system, no Team will hold back."

"Yeah." Everyone nodded.

The opening ceremony of the Finals was very simple. A Cardinal from Spirit Hall went on the stage to announce the Matches that would happen later in the day, afterwards, the Teams that had their Matches first, walked up the stairs to the Stage, then under the Referee's command, the Match began.

Oscar asked: "Why do the Finals not have the grandeur of the Qualifiers? The Finals does not even have an opening ceremony, and the number of spectators is very small, there are only a few thousand people."

Chen Feng replied: "The Finals does not allow ordinary people to spectate the Matches."

Tang San added, "Yes, and the Final Round of the Finals will be held in front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace. That is the real climax of the Tournament."

The First Match was soon over after Chen Feng and the others finished talking.

In the second Match, Godwind Academy fought against Star Luo Empire's Dragon Sunflower Academy. When they saw Contestants of Godwind Academy, everyone in Shrek was very surprised except for Chen Feng, who had already known that it was going to happen.

"What's going on? Why are there four Contestants from Blazing Academy in Godwind Academy's Team?" Grandmaster frowned.

"I'll go to the Organizing Committee and ask," Flender said, and left immediately after speaking.

"They should have taken advantage of the loophole in the rules. Participating Academies cannot change their Contestants, but that does not mean that students who have already signed up cannot temporarily change Academies." Chen Feng said lightly.

"It's no wonder that Blazing Academy forfeited. It seems that they paid a high price to switch Academies with Spirit Hall not doing anything about it." Tang San said.

Flender soon returned, his face was a little gloomy, the answer he received from Spirit Hall was the same as what Chen Feng had told them.

"Who cares if they do this, we can even defeat Spirit Hall Academy, let alone a new Team made up of our defeated opponents." Chen Feng said lightly.

"Brother Feng is right, Shrek is not afraid of any opponent, more so of a defeated opponent." Tang San added.