Spirit Hall.
Zhao Zilong and Yue Yao arrived before the Papal Palace. Bibi Dong, seated upon the papal throne, was as beautiful as ever. Seeing Zhao Zilong's arrival, her eyes softened slightly as she said gently, "You're back, Zi Long."
"Yes."
"And how is your Asura God First Trial progressing?" Bibi Dong asked again.
"It has already been completed." Zhao Zilong spoke with a serious expression. A blood-red card then appeared in his hand. "What I need to complete now is the Asura God Second Trial: kill one hundred criminals and one hundred Evil Soul Beasts."
Bibi Dong was somewhat surprised. "Oh, one hundred criminals and one hundred Evil Soul Beasts?"
Zhao Zilong immediately said, "The criminals can simply be selected from the death-row inmates in the prisons. As for the Evil Soul Beasts, I have already chosen them—the Wolf Bandits."
"I see." Bibi Dong spoke softly, lounging somewhat lazily in the papal chair. She turned to Yue Yao beside her and said, "Elder Flame Eagle, bringing His Highness the Holy Son back this time counts as a merit. As for the mission to exterminate the Evil Soul Masters, I will arrange for someone else to handle it. Stay in Spirit City for the time being as well."
"Yes, Your Excellency the Pope..."
"You may leave first," Bibi Dong said again.
"Yes." After bowing to Bibi Dong, she departed. Before Bibi Dong, Yue Yao did not dare act too recklessly. After all, she knew this Pope's methods all too well.
After Yue Yao left, Bibi Dong's gaze toward Zhao Zilong became even gentler. She said softly, "Since you have returned, we should prepare for the Founding Ceremony in a few days. You can also take a look at several matters concerning the Spirit Hall Empire after its founding."
Hearing this,