Halfway up Papal Mountain.
The guards at the foot of Papal Mountain were only responsible for keeping ordinary Soul Masters and civilians out.
If, one day, Papal Mountain came under attack by violent intruders and the defenses at its foot fell, the defensive line halfway up the mountain would become its most important protective force.
Experts from the Elder Palace stood watch here every day. Even a Titled Douluo would have difficulty breaking through this defensive line and charging toward the Papal Palace at the summit.
Yu Xiaogang knew Spirit Hall's internal workings inside out. He stopped here of his own accord and waited for the Guard Squad to inspect him.
Yu Xiaogang was still somewhat nervous. Tang Hao had given him the Pope Token in his possession. Although Spirit Hall had not held another selection assembly for the Seven Great Sects in over a decade, and the emblems on the token had not changed,
no one could guarantee that Spirit Hall had not made slight alterations to the Pope Token's design during those years.
Whenever the Pope Token changed, Spirit Hall would recall the original tokens and issue the newest version to every holder.
Once the grace period ended, anyone still using an old Pope Token would face rigorous questioning. If they could not explain where their token had come from, they would inevitably face Spirit Hall's harshest punishment.
Fortunately, Yu Xiaogang passed the first hurdle. The captain of the Guard Squad stationed halfway up the mountain returned his token. "Elder, have you come to the Papal Palace to see His Holiness the Pope?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, he continued, "His Holiness the Pope is meeting an important guest. Why don't you come with me to wait in the side hall, Elder? Allow me to report your arrival,