Huo Zhanji's Bluffing

Is this what ancient times were like?

Is this the Spirit Hall?

Is this Pope Bibi Dong?

That's too domineering!

Huo Zhanji was dumbfounded.

But it's not his fault.

In the past, missions could be completed in a short time, and the basic content of the missions was related to combat and cultivation, so there was no need to consider so many things outside of combat and cultivation.

Now--

Born in a society similar to modern times, Huo Zhanji's way of thinking differed from that of the Douluo I era.

And what about Zhou Qing, who also possesses modern thinking?

On an intellectual level, he was much more mature than Huo Zhanji. He knew that when facing the powerful elites of this era, only by demonstrating enough power to gain their attention could he boldly express his thoughts and attitudes.

Huo Zhanji is too inexperienced!

In informal settings, where both parties are familiar with each other, or where one party admires the other, it is more appropriate to be more casual.

However, the place where the Pope of the Spirit Hall stood was a formal occasion. Not to mention, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo were present at this time, and the Red Cardinal were also standing on both sides, eyeing the "Spirit Hall Team" covetously.

If they hadn't wanted to find out where the real Spirit Hall Team was from these imposters, they would have killed them on the spot.

Sweating profusely, Huo Zhanji wanted to argue further, but seeing the amused expressions on everyone's faces, he realized that the more he tried to explain, the more abrupt and ridiculous he would appear.

Moreover, Bibi Dong is no longer just doubting, but certain that they are not the original team.

Talking about human rights?

Reasoning?

Huo Zhanji had figured it out: either he could bring her benefits, or his strength could make her wary, or she would be in a good mood and willing to listen to his ramblings; otherwise, Bibi Dong would not give him any kindness.

"Your Papal Palace, we actually come from the future." Huo Zhanji realized that if he didn't speak up soon, the mission would probably fail. So he could only reveal some information in a half-truthful way to arouse Bibi Dong's interest.

Once you're interested, you can paint a rosy picture and offer false benefits.

Moreover, their ability to travel through time... as long as it is depicted that there is an extremely powerful being behind them, it would be enough to make Bibi Dong wary and thus cooperate with them.

Upon hearing this, many Red Cardinal were surprised, but some Red Cardinal sneered, thinking that these seven people had been tested and were talking nonsense to save their lives.

Future?

Who would believe it!

Bibi Dong her. "The future? That's possible. After all, the Wooden Spear in your hand is a divine weapon. Even if I break all the seals on it, it seems that only you, who has a special Dragon Clan bloodline, can use it."

Huo Zhanji was slightly taken aback, but his surprised expression quickly returned to normal.

He had long suspected that the Wooden Spear was extraordinary. Bibi Dong had broken all the seals, which confirmed most of his previous guesses. Now, it was just a second confirmation from Bibi Dong.

The other six also marveled at Huo Zhanji's luck in obtaining a divine artifact.

However, even someone as meticulous as Huo Zhanji could tell from Bibi Dong's words that the artifact coming into his hands was not a matter of luck, but rather a preordained arrangement.

Because--

Only those with special Dragon Clan bloodlines can use it.

Based on this deduction, Huo Zhanji realized that either he was not his parents' biological child, or his parents had other identities, and all his experiences were actually arranged by them behind the scenes.

The former is easier to deal with.

The latter... despite having gained many benefits, still felt a little resentful, feeling that his parents had kept it from him.

Can't a son like myself earn my parents' complete trust?

It's no wonder Huo Zhanji thought that way.

After all--

Even if his personality is very similar to that of the God King Tang San before he was influenced by Zhou Qing, he still lacks the composure of someone who has been reborn as a second-generation human. His youthful nature makes him easily provoked.

However, Huo Zhanji had also experienced many world-class missions, so he immediately adjusted his mindset, suppressing his doubts and resentment deep in his heart, keeping his face expressionless, unwilling to let Bibi Dong seize any flaws.

Bibi Dong didn't really care about Huo Zhanji's thoughts, but asked another question, "In the future, will the Spirit Hall unify the continent?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the surrounding Red Cardinal all stared intently.

Since His Holiness the Pope is willing to believe that these seven people are from the future, then they will also believe it for the time being, and they are certain that the Spirit Hall will eventually unify the continent!

Faced with this question, Huo Zhanji in a cold sweat and forced himself to say, "No, Your His Holiness the Pope, the Spirit Hall was Destruction... But we returned from time travel to rebuild the Spirit Hall's banner and help it establish an everlasting foundation!"

After a passionate speech, Huo Zhanji almost believed himself, and even his six teammates were dumbfounded, never expecting their captain to be so good at bluffing.

However, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had unfriendly expressions.

They didn't believe in their hearts that these seven people came from the future. They thought that Huo Zhanji to survive and would say some flattering words, but they didn't expect him to say that the Spirit Hall had been Destruction.

[Commendable courage!]

Bibi Dong, however, didn't seem to care. She simply asked, "How were they destroyed?"

"They were destroyed by Zhou Qing and his cronies." Huo Zhanji could only continue to fabricate stories.

To Huo Zhanji's surprise, Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo remained silent.

Zhou Qing's Mind-Sense Qi Field—

They hadn't experienced it themselves, but Wang Sheng's Mind-Sense Qi Field gave them a deep understanding of it; his conviction was so strong that it couldn't be corrupted by wealth, money, or beauty.

This small example reveals a larger truth: Zhou Qing's Mind-Sense Qi Field must be even more resolute.

At the awards ceremony, Zhou Qing and his companions made it clear that they would not join the Spirit Hall... but they also knew that those people would never join any faction either.

If the Spirit Hall wants to unify the continent, it will inevitably have to confront them.

Seeing Bibi Dong remain silent, Huo Zhanji decided to press on, feigning fervor as he said, "Only by killing them can the Spirit Hall become great! That's why we've come!"

Bibi Dong remained silent for a while, her dark purple eyes making Huo Zhanji feel uneasy before she asked, "There's something I want to understand. If you change the past, you'll affect the future. But here's the question: if the future is unified by the Spirit Hall, how did you come to our era?"

The message conveyed by these words is simple: everything has a cause and effect. Without a cause, how can there be an effect? Even if cause and effect can be reversed, and you can shoot the arrow first and then draw the target, the arrow still has to be shot first.

Otherwise, how can we talk about changing the future?

Before Huo Zhanji could continue his charade, Bibi Dong said, "If I'm not mistaken, changing the past won't affect your future at all. It will only give the world another direction, like a river being divided into two tributaries, isn't that right?"

Huo Zhanji a chill run down his spine.