Several months passed in the blink of an eye, and the situation on the Douluo Continent was quietly changing.
Although Hu Liena had ascended to the position of Pope, the Papal Palace's true authority remained in Qian Daoliu's hands.
With the assistance of Elders Chrysanthemum and Ghost, Hu Liena's ability to handle affairs improved significantly. Her style resembled Bibi Dong in her younger days—decisive yet meticulous.
Under Qian Renxue's rule, the Spirit Hall Empire grew stronger by the day. Like a steadily growing beast, it had silently swallowed nearly a tenth of the Star Luo Empire's territory.
Although the Star Luo Empire had resisted, it ultimately could not shake the Spirit Hall Empire's might. It could only watch helplessly as its land was gradually devoured. Clearly, it was not yet prepared for an all-out war with the Spirit Hall Empire.
Over these past few months, Xue Wu, Shui Yue'er, and Ye Lingling had remained in seclusion, cultivating. They had only one goal: to break through level eighty as soon as possible.
Their efforts had not been in vain. Xue Wu was the first to make a breakthrough, with Shui Yue'er following close behind.
And today, Ye Lingling had also successfully broken through level eighty and emerged from seclusion.
Feng Xiaotian had long told everyone that once the three of them broke through level eighty, they would head out to sea again and hunt Sea Soul Beasts in the waters near Sea God Island.
At last, the long-awaited day had arrived. Everyone was thrilled, as though they could see new hope and challenges ahead.
Shui Bing'er said with delight:
"Lingling, you finally broke through. That's wonderful!"
"Mm, I was still a little late. I kept everyone waiting."
"No, Xue Wu and I only broke through recently as well," Shui Yue'er said