Qian Xunji's Decision (Please Vote)

Ghost Douluo's shadow flickered at the side as he agreed with Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Du Bai's personality is indeed somewhat flawed. He needs more experience."

Pope Qian Xunji spoke.

"That is indeed the case."

Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded.

"What are your thoughts on appointing the Holy Son as the next Pope?"

Qian Xunji continued.

"It's reasonable. The Holy Son has already reached the Soul Douluo level, and with his newly awakened martial soul, both his strength and talent make him the foremost among his peers. Besides, with the Holy Son and Holy Maiden getting married, appointing him as the next Pope is perfectly fitting."

Chrysanthemum Douluo voiced his thoughts.

"I think so too."

A few scalp-crawling words came from Ghost Douluo, whose figure could not be seen beside him.

"Old Ghost, you'd better talk less."

Chrysanthemum Douluo shot Ghost Douluo a glare.

Ghostly shadows flickered as Ghost Douluo showed his displeasure.

"Well said. Send word out. Tomorrow, summon all Worshippers and elders to Pope Palace for a meeting. I will announce this matter!"

Qian Xunji spoke, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.

"Yes."

Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo accepted the order.

Then, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo withdrew.

Outside Pope Palace.

The vast Pope Palace was left with only Pope Qian Xunji.

"Du Bai, you've given me a tremendous surprise. I never expected your talent to be so monstrous."

"As your master, I truly look forward to seeing you grow up soon. Clear Sky Sect is still waiting for you to deal with it!"

Qian Xunji muttered, a sharp gleam flickering in his eyes.

After discovering Du Bai's terrifying martial soul talent, Qian Xunji decided to temporarily set aside his prejudice against Du Bai, as well as his lust for Bibi Dong's body.

Before his martial souls awakened, Du Bai's two failed mutated martial souls had been utterly unpresentable. To Spirit Hall, they were like tasteless chicken ribs—worthless to consume, yet a pity to discard.

But now, Du Bai had undergone Martial Soul Second Awakening, and both martial souls were exceptionally outstanding.

Moreover, the primary martial soul Du Bai now used had also shed its soul rings. In other words, with just his first martial soul, every one of Du Bai's soul rings could exceed fifty thousand years.

Once Du Bai reached the Titled Douluo level, the moment his nine black soul rings appeared, even Tang Hao, the youngest and strongest Titled Douluo on the continent, would likely be no match for Du Bai.

The destruction of Clear Sky Sect and the Upper Three Sects was within reach!

"With Du Bai, my Spirit Hall will surely unify the continent!"

Qian Xunji was thrilled inwardly.

If Spirit Hall truly unified the continent, then as Spirit Hall's Pope, Qian Xunji would inevitably become the ruler of Douluo Continent.

At that time, what woman could he not have?

Even if Qian Xunji craved Bibi Dong's body, when the time came, he could simply use a little trickery, get rid of Du Bai, and force himself on Bibi Dong.

"A married woman isn't bad either. She has more charm."

A sharp glint flashed through Qian Xunji's eyes.

Besides.

Qian Xunji felt that appointing Du Bai as the next Pope also counted as a gesture of goodwill, allowing Du Bai to lower his guard against him.

If one day in the future Qian Xunji felt Du Bai threatened his position, he could catch Du Bai off guard and scheme against him.

What Qian Xunji did not know, however, was that no matter how much goodwill he showed, Du Bai would still despise him.

Once Du Bai reached a certain level of strength, he would even seek an opportunity to take down Qian Xunji.

After all, Du Bai knew the plot of Douluo Continent. He knew Qian Xunji was a treacherous man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. More importantly, in the earlier plot, he had even laid hands on his wife, Xiao Dong Dong. Unforgivable.

The next day.

Inside Spirit Hall's Pope Palace.

At this moment, all of Spirit Hall's high-ranking elders had gathered here, including Du Bai and Bibi Dong.

Qian Xunji had already given Du Bai advance notice. Today's meeting was merely a formality. Unless something unexpected happened, Du Bai would become the first-in-line heir to the position of next Pope.

More than twenty Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall had gathered for a meeting. Even Du Bai had to marvel at Spirit Hall's deep foundations.

The terrifying auras released by the Titled Douluo elders made even Du Bai, who usually scorned all authority, sit up straight.

Afterward.

After briefly explaining Du Bai's situation, Qian Xunji gestured to Du Bai.

"Du Bai, release your martial souls and let the elders have a look."

"Yes."

Du Bai replied calmly.

Then.

Du Bai released his AK-47 Fire Qilin martial soul and Barrett Destroyer martial soul in succession.

The terrifying aura of the martial souls immediately spread throughout Spirit Hall.

Hiss—

After seeing Du Bai's martial souls, every elder revealed a shocked expression.

Especially when they saw that Du Bai's primary martial soul bore only three black, fifty-thousand-year soul rings, their expressions became even more astonished.

Previously, when they heard Qian Xunji, Ghost Douluo, and Chrysanthemum Douluo describe Du Bai's martial souls, they had still been somewhat dismissive.

Now that the elders had seen Du Bai's martial souls with their own eyes, they knew the Pope had not exaggerated. This truly was the Kirin Son, the greatest prodigy on the continent.

The Titled Douluo elders looked like country bumpkins who had never seen the world, their faces filled with shock as they remained unable to calm down for a long time.

What was even more precious was that Du Bai had already reached level eighty-five, the Soul Douluo level. He was only one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.

This was a genius who had already matured. The chances of him dying young were very low, and he would soon be able to lead Spirit Hall into battle across the land!

"I agree that Holy Son Du Bai should be appointed the first-in-line heir to become Spirit Hall's next Pope. Du Bai is qualified!"

After seeing Du Bai's martial souls, Qian Daoliu, Spirit Hall's First Worshipper elder, was the first to speak.

Qian Daoliu was not only Spirit Hall's First Worshipper elder, but also Pope Qian Xunji's father. His words carried immense authority.

With Qian Daoliu taking the lead, what followed became much simpler.

"I agree as well!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo, Spirit Hall's Second Worshipper elder, spoke next.

"I agree as well!"

Then Spirit Hall's Third Worshipper elder voiced his agreement.

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

"..."

Beginning with Spirit Hall's seven great Worshippers, all the elders gradually agreed that Du Bai should become Spirit Hall's first-in-line heir to the position of next Pope.

The vote passed unanimously!

"By the vote of the twenty-seven elders present, Du Bai has unanimously been approved as Spirit Hall's first-in-line heir to become the next Pope."

"Congratulations, Du Bai!"

Pope Qian Xunji announced the result and congratulated Du Bai.

"Congratulations, Holy Son."

Quite a few elders around them also congratulated Du Bai.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Du Bai replied calmly.

Actually.

Du Bai had no interest in the position of Spirit Hall's Pope. Standing at the top meant that many things would no longer be up to him. He would have to do things for Spirit Hall that he did not wish to do.

But Du Bai was currently Spirit Hall's Holy Son, so he had no choice but to accept.

Still, it was not bad.

With this status, dealing with the Three Sects and Seven Freaks Protagonist Group would become much easier.

From a certain perspective, Du Bai and Spirit Hall shared common enemies: the Three Sects and Seven Freaks Protagonist Group, those who might threaten Bibi Dong, and those he disliked.

After getting rid of Qian Xunji and becoming Pope in the future, disbanding Spirit Hall would not be impossible either. Heh heh.

That was Du Bai's true inner thought.

Of course, if Pope Qian Xunji knew this, he would probably cough up a mouthful of blood.

Du Bai and Qian Xunji were both scheming against each other, each harboring their own ulterior motives and thoughts.