Demon Bear Confronts Chrysanthemum

As Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Demon Bear Douluo, his heart grew more solemn than ever before.

There was no other reason!

Demon Bear Douluo was Qian Daoliu's loyal follower!

Chrysanthemum Douluo, on the other hand, followed Pope Bibi Dong!

Ever since Qian Xunji's death, when Bibi Dong had launched sweeping reforms.

Spirit Hall had effectively split into two factions.

One faction was the Reformist Faction, which closely followed Pope Bibi Dong's reforms.

These people all firmly believed that Pope Bibi Dong's reforms would bring unprecedented benefits to Spirit Hall, and even to the entire Douluo Continent.

The other faction was the Conservative Faction under Qian Daoliu.

Most of them had suffered losses to their interests due to Pope Bibi Dong's reforms, and thus turned to Qian Daoliu.

Most importantly, Qian Daoliu possessed the terrifying strength of a Level 99 Limit Douluo.

Moreover, the Qian Family had ruled Spirit Hall for a very long time.

If Qian Xunji had had a suitable descendant below him, why would they ever have chosen Bibi Dong?

After all, they were Descendants of the Angel!

A group of fanatics determined to complete the Nine Trials of the Angel.

It was precisely because of this that, after Qian Xunji's inexplicable death, Qian Daoliu began secretly investigating the cause.

As long as they could prove that Qian Xunji had died at the hands of the Death Spider Emperor, it would prove that there was a serious problem with Bibi Dong. They could then directly pull the reforming Bibi Dong down from the Pope's throne.

As for whether Bibi Dong's side could continue leading Spirit Hall, that was not something they would consider.

What was more...

Qian Daoliu had issued no order forbidding it.

In their eyes, this was a sign that Qian Daoliu supported them.

Chrysanthemum Douluo clearly understood all of this, which was why he had become so grave upon seeing Demon Bear Douluo.

After all...

He, Chrysanthemum Douluo, was publicly acknowledged as Bibi Dong's executioner.

For Demon Bear Douluo to come knocking at such a time, and clearly without a corresponding mission, meant he had come with ill intent.

What made Chrysanthemum Douluo feel even more troubled was...

He had only just switched sides!

He could not possibly let Lin Ning and Lin An, the two Young Masters, catch Demon Bear Douluo's eye and be taken away just like that.

Most importantly!!

Chrysanthemum Douluo was not particularly confident about facing Demon Bear Douluo.

The reason Chrysanthemum Douluo had stood out among the many Titled Douluo was actually because he possessed an incredibly powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Ghost Douluo, who was also a Titled Douluo.

When the Chrysanthemum Ghost Duo fought together, they could even face a Titled Douluo one level higher without falling behind.

But Ghost Douluo was not here now.

In a one-on-one fight, Chrysanthemum Douluo's combat strength would be greatly weakened.

(This is purely the author's speculation, because after Ghost Douluo died, Chrysanthemum Douluo's status plummeted and was far inferior to what it had been before.)

Now, Chrysanthemum Douluo could only hope that Demon Bear Douluo did not know this and that he could muddle through somehow.

However...

Demon Bear Douluo's next words directly shattered Chrysanthemum Douluo's wishful thinking.

"Yue Guan, why did you come here alone? And you even concealed information about these geniuses without authorization."

"If I hadn't followed the Saintess, you would have hidden it completely, wouldn't you?"

The moment those words fell, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression turned icy as he demanded.

"You actually followed us!"

Demon Bear Douluo paid him no heed. With a cold snort, he retorted directly.

"Hmph, the Pope secretly arranged this operation. We were also doing it to ensure the Saintess's safety!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's tone grew colder still, and his eyes were filled with chilling warning.

"I will report the situation regarding those two myself. Do not interfere!"

Hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's threat, Demon Bear Douluo dismissed it with disdain.

"Yue Guan, if Ghost Douluo were here as well, I might still fear you somewhat."

"But now? If I want to leave, can you stop me?"

"Such geniuses should be personally taught by Lord Qian Daoliu."

Demon Bear Douluo had followed closely in the Saintess's footsteps and had thus learned of Lin Ning's peerless talent.

Four Black Soul Rings!

A six-year-old Soul Ancestor!

Either one alone was something utterly astonishing.

Most importantly!

Those four Black Soul Rings!

They were something that overturned the understanding of all soul masters.

In Demon Bear Douluo's view, if she could be delivered to Qian Daoliu, perhaps Qian Daoliu could take that final step himself and break through Level 99.

Such an existence naturally had to be presented to Qian Daoliu.

Even if it was a corpse!

Naturally, Demon Bear Douluo would not allow Chrysanthemum Douluo to escort the child to Spirit City now.

After all!

Bibi Dong was still the Pope of Spirit Hall, the publicly acknowledged supreme authority of Spirit Hall.

Once the child was delivered to Spirit Hall, if Bibi Dong spoke up, then naturally she would have nothing to do with Qian Daoliu.

Upon hearing Demon Bear Douluo's words, Chrysanthemum Douluo's gaze grew increasingly dangerous.

"So, you intend to take her from me?"

As he spoke, an exceptionally dangerous aura slowly seeped out from Chrysanthemum Douluo's body.

It was clear that if Demon Bear Douluo had any such intention, Chrysanthemum Douluo would act decisively and begin a deadly battle.

Yet Demon Bear Douluo did not care in the slightest. He even summoned his martial soul first. A demonic bear instantly enveloped his body, and his figure swelled in an instant.

"I am merely bringing her to Lord Qian Daoliu!"

"Surely Lord Chrysanthemum Douluo will not object?"

Meanwhile.

Within Spirit City, a young man knelt on one knee before a man who appeared to be only thirty or forty years old.

The man wore a plain gray robe, his long black hair draped behind him and combed immaculately.

He was the current Judgment Elder of Spirit Hall, guardian of the God of Angels, Qian Daoliu.

Known as the invincible ruler of the skies, a Level 99 Strong Attack-type Peerless Douluo.

A terrifying existence as renowned as Clear Sky Douluo Tang Chen and Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.

At this moment, after hearing his subordinate's report, he frowned slightly.

"His Holiness the Pope has gone out? Was any reason given?"

Ordinarily, he should not have asked about the Pope's travels.

But!

Qian Xunji's unexplained death was something Qian Daoliu truly could not forget.

If Bibi Dong had not possessed outstanding talent and been highly likely to lead Spirit Hall even further, Qian Daoliu would have settled accounts with her long ago.

What a joke!

Back then, after Bibi Dong returned to Spirit Hall, she had vigorously promoted reform, and her personality had changed drastically.

This led Qian Xunji, as her teacher, to want to search for the people Bibi Dong had encountered along the way, to ensure that nothing had gone wrong on her side.

However...

Less than a day after Qian Xunji left Spirit City, he died.

When the intelligence was delivered, Qian Daoliu, as his father, had nearly been unable to hold himself back.

If Bibi Dong had not happened to be in seclusion at the time, undergoing the Nine Trials of the Angel, Qian Daoliu would have questioned her directly.

This was why Qian Daoliu had tacitly allowed some of the probing directed at Bibi Dong over the years, as well as the investigation into Qian Xunji's death.

Now that Bibi Dong had suddenly gone out, Qian Daoliu could not help but take notice.

After pondering for a moment, Qian Daoliu still waved his hand.

"Pay it no mind. Have Demon Bear Douluo return quickly as well!!"

"Do not anger our Pope."