Revealing Her Purpose, Meeting Steel with Steel
"In recognition of your outstanding performance in carrying out the Usurpation Plan the Heaven Dou Empire, I will bestow rewards upon you in front of all the elders and the young generation of genius Soul Master!"
"You two will both be awarded the Purple Record Medal, and I will also reward you with an additional 50,000-year-old Soul Bone!"
Bibi Dong said with a beaming smile. Judging from her expression, this was exactly the kind of gratifying feeling an elder has when they see an outstanding junior grow up.
"What is Bibi Dong up to?!"
Su He and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, both sensing the latter's deep suspicion.
Purple Record Medal and Fifty Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Admittedly, both items are extremely valuable treasures, but it depends on who they are to you.
The Purple Record Medal is equivalent to a get-out-of-jail-free card, one of the highest honors of the Spirit Hall, but for Qian Renxue and Su He, it's just a piece of scrap metal.
Both of them are direct descendants of the Worship Hall. Su He's Teacher and grandfather are both top-level experts, not to mention Qian Renxue. If anyone dares to harm her, the Great Enshrined's Angel Sword will cut them into pieces.
And what about Soul Bone that's 50,000 years old?
Su He no longer needed such cumbersome things. The lowest-aged Soul Bone in his body was the Dreadclaw Bear Left Arm Bone, but its attack power was comparable to that of an 80,000 or 90,000-year-old Soul Bone, making it exceptionally outstanding. He didn't really care much for ordinary 50,000-year-old Soul Bone, unless they were the most precious skulls.
Qian Renxue has already inherited the Angel Soul Bone Set, each piece of which is a powerful Soul Bone with a lifespan of 99,999 years. If she completes the absorption of the entire set, it can be upgraded to a 100,000-year-old soul bone. Does she need these things?
"Thank you for your grace His Holiness the Pope!"
Su He and Qian Renxue said.
Bibi Dong saw the two receiving their rewards, she smiled and nodded. She truly looked like a kind elder. If Su He and Qian Renxue didn't know what Bibi Dong's true personality was like, they would have been fooled by her.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she rubbed her forehead and spoke.
"Look at my memory, I almost forgot that you two are setting off for the Sun Moon Continent tomorrow."
"People tend to forget things as they get older..."
Bibi Dong sighed.
Su He and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, already understanding that this was probably the main event of the day.
Su He and Qian Renxue had just received her favor and reward. If Bibi Dong made any requests that were not granted, it would give the impression that the two of them were arrogant and spoiled.
As expected of the current Pope of the Spirit Hall, he truly understands the principle of giving a piece of candy and then striking it with a stick.
"I will send ten Red Cardinal and three near-platinum level Soul Douluo bishops to assist you in exploring the Sun Moon Continent."
"Su He, Qian Renxue, you two are tasked with establishing the Spirit Hall's foundation on the Sun Moon Continent within five years. This is a very important mission, and I'm entrusting it to you."
Bibi Dong smiled and said, this time with a tone that carried the authority of a superior to that of a subordinate, rather than the previous tone.
Su He sneered. These words alone had already revealed Bibi Dong's true intentions.
Qian Renxue is now the most qualified person to challenge her for the Papal Seat, and with Su He by her side, she is even more powerful.
Bibi Dong knew that Qian Renxue and Su He could use a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill together. If Qian Renxue reached the Soul Douluo level and Su He advanced to the Soul Sage level, and combined with their combat power far exceeding that of their peers, their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Lionheart Saint Envoy, would probably be comparable to a level 98 Super Douluo.
Limited by the Rakshasa God's Trial, Bibi Dong cannot fully unleash her strength. In addition, the Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu is definitely on his granddaughter's side. If Su He and Qian Renxue do not leave, Bibi Dong's position will probably not last long.
She also had her own plans to use the position of Pope to achieve her goals; she had to firmly control the power of the Spirit Hall.
This move is similar to how ancient emperors would send princes to their fiefdoms; in short, it's about eliminating a potential threat. Of course, it could also be about releasing a tiger back into the mountains, giving a future enemy a base of territory.
"Your Holiness the His Holiness the Pope."
Su He sneered and spoke before Qian Renxue could say anything.
"We will certainly live up to His Holiness the His Holiness the Pope, but although Xue'er has now completed the plan, she still needs to return to Heaven Dou City from time to time to maintain control of the government. This will help to gradually erode the power of the imperial nobles and win the hearts of the people. Only by gaining the support of the people can we achieve our long -Spirit Hall term plan to unify the continent."
Su He's opening remarks were a rebuttal to Bibi Dong from a moral high ground, which was indeed a form of moral blackmail. Anyone could say that Su He's words were absurd, but Bibi Dong was not.
The Spirit Hall provides opportunities for commoner Soul Master to rise in rank and has always been a Soul Master organization with a high degree of friendliness towards ordinary people. Su He's words align with the Spirit Hall's pursuit, with all members' understanding of the Spirit Hall's long-term goals, and with the original intention of the Spirit Hall's founder, the Angel God, in establishing the Spirit Hall.
However, this was contrary to Bibi Dong's personal desires.
What Su He didn't understand was why Bibi Dong was so insistent on transferring him and Qian Renxue out together, even though it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
There are two reasons. First, Su He is under twenty-four years old, which is the same age as the Golden Generation.
Two years later, in the All-Continent Elite Spirit Master Academy Tournament, Su He will definitely have a place in the Spirit Hall Team; he will be the undisputed captain.
As Teacher, Bibi Dong naturally hoped that her disciple Hu Liena, a Control-type Spirit Master, would serve as the brains. This would also showcase her abilities and help plan for Hu Liena's future position as Saintess, rather than relying on brute force like Su He, which would only make everyone else look like supporting characters and would not be in her best interest.
Secondly, it was because of Qian Renxue.
Bibi Dong disliked her, Qian Renxue was still Bibi Dong's biological daughter, whom she had carried for ten months. Bibi Dong was still relatively satisfied with Su He, her son-in-law, though she would never say it out loud.
The current Bibi Dong hasn't reached the level of madness seen in the later parts of the original Original Work. Although she's cold, she still cares about her daughter to some extent, which is why she sent Su He to accompany Qian Renxue.
But none of that matters, because Su He has already rejected her.
Even Dugu Bo, who was watching from the sidelines, felt a deep chill in his heart and his expression became serious. He was already thinking about how to plead for Su He later.
This Pope the Spirit Hall can be called the most venomous beauty on the continent. Having worked under her for some time, Dugu Bo is well aware of her methods.