At the Pontiff's Palace in Spirit City, Bibi Dong emerged from her secret chamber. After two hours of cultivation, her divine power had fully recovered. She unhurriedly made her way toward the council hall, where Elder Gui, Elder Ju, and Saintess Hu Liena were waiting for her arrival.
The moment Bibi Dong approached, the three of them respectfully bowed and said loudly, "Greetings, Your Holiness the Pontiff."
"Rise. You came to see me so suddenly—have you discovered something recently?" Bibi Dong asked softly as she took the Pontiff's seat.
"Reporting to Your Holiness the Pontiff, I discovered that over the past few days, the Elder Hall has been frequently contacting the Platinum Bishops of the various Holy Halls below. I suspect something is amiss, but due to my insufficient strength, I did not dare investigate at close range. Therefore, I believe they must be plotting some secret undertaking. Otherwise, Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Worship Elder who has remained in seclusion for years, would not have personally run errands for them," Elder Ju, Yue Guan, said with his head lowered.
"Mm, I understand," Bibi Dong said calmly. So it was this. Even my subordinates have noticed their movements. The Elder Hall truly thinks its actions are well hidden. They're simply deceiving themselves.
"Teacher, this disciple believes Elder Ju's concerns are not without reason. We must cautiously guard against these people. They may truly be plotting something major. I believe we must prepare in advance so we are not caught off guard," Hu Liena said respectfully, raising her head.
"Isn't it simply that Qian Daoliu wants to split Spirit Hall apart? I'll wait and see whether his coup can truly go as he wishes when that time comes!" Bibi Dong said disdainfully.
"What? Split Spirit Hall? Has he gone mad?" Elder