Bibi Dong Was Powerless! Qian Yu's Influence Spanned the World!

"I can't deal with the Great Tang Empire."

"That Si Kongzhen is already ranked twelfth, and his strength is exceptionally formidable."

"And now Shangguan Wan'er has risen to eighth place, possessing such heaven-defying rule-based abilities."

"With Spirit Hall's current strength alone, if we clash head-on, I'm afraid we won't gain any advantage."

As she spoke, a gleam flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes.

"We need to find allies!"

Hu Liena, standing below, froze for a moment.

"Allies?"

Hu Liena looked at her teacher in surprise.

"Teacher, do you still have connections?"

In her eyes, although Spirit Hall was powerful, it had made many enemies across the continent.

Other than those kingdoms and duchies attached to Spirit Hall, what powerful allies remained that could contend with the Great Tang Empire?

Seeing the confusion in her disciple's eyes.

A cryptic smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face.

She slightly raised her chin, recovering her usual confidence of looking down upon the world.

"Nana, you underestimate your teacher."

Bibi Dong spoke calmly, her tone carrying a trace of pride.

"Over the years, I have traveled the continent and befriended countless experts."

"Though the Great Tang Empire is strong, it is not invincible."

She extended a slender finger and lightly tapped the armrest.

"For example, Li Bai of the Wonderful Sound Pavilion. With his Azure Lotus Sword Song, he stands unmatched beneath heaven."

"Then there is Mozi, lord of Mo Family City, whose attainments in Mechanism Arts have reached perfection."

"And Haiyue of Haiyue City, who commands the power of moonlight and remains utterly unfathomable."

With every name Bibi Dong mentioned, the confidence in her eyes grew stronger.

"These reclusive experts are all friends of mine."

"They hold me in great respect!"

In truth, Bibi Dong was not entirely sure herself.

She had indeed met these people and had indeed tried to recruit them.

Although they had not explicitly agreed to join Spirit Hall at the time, neither had they turned hostile on the spot. Their attitudes had merely been somewhat ambiguous.

In Bibi Dong's view, as long as she promised them sufficient benefits and relied on her own personal charm.

They might not be impossible to use.

More importantly, she needed to maintain her image of being capable of anything before her disciple.

Sure enough.

Upon hearing those names, Hu Liena's eyes immediately lit up.

Though she did not know their precise strength, those titles alone made them sound extraordinarily formidable.

"Wonderful Sound Pavilion? Mo Family City?"

Hu Liena excitedly clenched her fists.

"Teacher, you're incredible!"

"These people sound like some of the continent's strongest powers!"

"If they are willing to help us, along with Spirit Hall's foundations."

"Teacher will surely sweep aside every obstacle, truly take control of Spirit Hall, and unify the entire continent!"

A flush appeared on Hu Liena's face, born from her boundless longing for the future.

"Then, whether it is the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire, they will have to submit beneath your feet."

"And Yu Xiaogang and Tang San as well."

"They used to ignore us. When that time comes, we must make them see us in a new light!"

Hu Liena was already imagining that wonderful scene in her mind.

Her teacher would rule the world, while she, as the Saintess, would stand above all but one.

She might even live that carefree and wonderful life together with her teacher.

Seeing the worshipful look in her disciple's eyes.

The smile at Bibi Dong's lips deepened.

She turned her head, her gaze passing through the hall's windows toward the distant east.

That was the direction of the Great Tang Empire.

"Qian Yu..."

Bibi Dong sneered inwardly.

"You should know now just how vast the gap between us is, shouldn't you?"

"You may have had some luck and recruited a few experts."

"But the connections and foundations I, Bibi Dong, possess are beyond anything you can imagine."

Thinking of the time Qian Yu had taken the initiative to ask for a divorce, Bibi Dong's pride was completely stirred.

"Heh heh!"

"You actually dared to take the initiative and divorce me?"

"One day, I will lead an army to flatten your empire."

"Then, I'll make you kneel before me and repent."

"You'll have plenty to regret!"

Great Tang Empire.

Within a tranquil and elegant courtyard.

Rock gardens and flowing water adorned the place, flowers bloomed in abundance, and every view had been carefully crafted, exuding imperial splendor.

Qian Renxue, dressed in a golden palace gown, sat beside a stone table.

Her exquisite face was now filled with deep shock.

"Shangguan Wan'er..."

Qian Renxue stared at the rankings on the Heavenly Screen and muttered to herself.

"Her spirit can actually rank eighth on the Spirit Ranking?"

"This is far too unbelievable."

She had spent quite some time in the Great Tang Empire, so she had naturally met Shangguan Wan'er.

In her impression, that woman who was always holding a brush and writing or drawing had a cool and detached temperament, but had never displayed such terrifying strength.

She had never expected Shangguan Wan'er to have concealed herself so deeply.

Sitting opposite Qian Renxue was a young girl holding a floral parasol, with an adorable pair of rabbit ears.

It was Gongsun Li.

Hearing Qian Renxue's astonishment, Gongsun Li lightly spun the floral parasol in her hand and curled her lips.

"What's so surprising about that?"

Gongsun Li spoke somewhat arrogantly.

"Sister Wan'er has always been amazing."

"But..."

She changed the subject, a smug look appearing on her face.

"She's only one place above me, that's all."

"I, A'li, am Young Master's personal maid."

In Gongsun Li's eyes, rank was unimportant. What mattered was one's place in Young Master's heart.

She was his personal maid. That was the closest relationship possible.

Qian Renxue looked at Gongsun Li speechlessly.

Why did this rabbit have to compete over everything?

But she was not in the mood to bicker with Gongsun Li. Her gaze shifted toward the grandest hall deep within the courtyard.

That was the heart of the Great Tang Empire, as well as the place where her mysterious father lived.

"Gongsun Li."

Qian Renxue could not help asking.

"What do you think Father and Wu Zetian are discussing inside?"

"They've been in there for ages, and there hasn't been the slightest sound."

She had always been curious about Wu Zetian, the Empress who had suddenly appeared.

At her words, a sly gleam flashed through Gongsun Li's eyes.

"Children shouldn't pry into adults' business."

She raised an index finger before her lips in a gesture for silence.

"You're still young. There's no need for you to know."

"What's happening inside is very 'serious.'"

Qian Renxue choked with anger.

"You!"

"I'm not young anymore!"

She puffed out her already rather well-developed chest, wanting to retort.

But upon seeing the tightly shut hall doors, she ultimately held herself back.

Inside the great hall.

A censer burned precious Dragon Saliva Incense. Smoke curled through the air, carrying an extravagant and suggestive atmosphere.

There was none of the serious political discussion Qian Renxue had imagined.

Upon the broad Dragon Throne.

Wu Zetian, the Empress who appeared dignified, domineering, and peerless before outsiders.

Was now nestled in a young man's arms without the slightest concern for her image.