Were they really no match for Bibi Dong?
Although she had been the previous Saintess of Spirit Hall, her talent was indeed exceptional.
After taking over as Pope, she had spent these years using Spirit Hall's resources to greatly improve herself. Her cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds.
But for these old hands, they wouldn't truly accept Bibi Dong's superiority until they had actually fought her.
Still, since Qian Daoliu had spoken, they really had nothing more to say.
No matter what, this was a family matter for the Qian Family. As outsiders, they really shouldn't interfere.
Palace of the Pope.
As Bibi Dong read the contents of the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, her expression shifted again and again, turning as dark as the bottom of a pot in the blink of an eye.
The secret she had hidden for so many years had just been exposed to the world like this?
"Damn it!"
"With this kind of dark history, how am I supposed to rule Spirit Hall and use its power to destroy the continent, fulfilling my long-cherished wish?
"More importantly, once the news gets out, what will Xiaogang think of me?"
She gripped her scepter until her knuckles turned white.
Faced with this situation, Bibi Dong had no idea how to handle things, while the people under her command were growing restless.
"Bibi Dong, come out and face me!"
The voice rang through the Palace of the Pope like a thunderclap, making Gui Mei, Yue Guan, and the others stagger in shock.
Once Bibi Dong realized who the voice belonged to, her gaze immediately turned cold.
Qian Daoliu!
The old man had actually come in person!
Ever since she had inherited the Rakshasa God's legacy, her Soul Power cultivation had long since reached level 99.
Across the entire continent, there really weren't many people Bibi Dong considered her equals.
Even though the Divine Trial prevented her from using her full strength right now, she could still bring out power equivalent to level 97 or 98 at most.
But with her Twin Martial Souls and a full set of Soul Bones, she was certain her strength was no less than that of an ordinary level-99 Limit Douluo.
But...
Level 99 was one thing. The High Priest was another!
Against Qian Daoliu, who could briefly reach the demigod realm by drawing on Angel Divine Power at a critical moment, Bibi Dong truly had no confidence she could win.
If they actually fought, it would only be a matter of time before Qian Daoliu killed her.
But...
Battles weren't fought only on the battlefield. Sometimes, what happened beyond it could determine the outcome!
With a light step, she crossed the distance in an instant. Before Yue Guan and the others could react, Bibi Dong walked out of the Palace of the Pope.
Then she rose into the air, stepping into the void to face Qian Daoliu as an equal.
"Is what the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking says true? Were you really the one who killed Ji'er?" Qian Daoliu demanded coldly.
Because of the bond between generations, Qian Xunji—with his limited talent and ability—couldn't compare to Qian Renxue in Qian Daoliu's heart.
But no matter what, he was still his youngest son!
His son was dead. As his father, Qian Daoliu had to see justice done for him!
"Hahaha!"
To his surprise, Bibi Dong didn't answer his question directly. Instead, she shot back furiously.
"Qian Daoliu, you've lived this long, yet you're still as hypocritical as ever!
"What, your son was allowed to hurt me, but I wasn't allowed to take revenge on him?
"As descendants of the Angel God, the Qian Family are supposed to uphold justice. Is this really how you people behave?"
A gentleman could be exploited through his own sense of propriety!
Bibi Dong knew very well that, in essence, Qian Daoliu was an honest man.
Why was Qian Daoliu's record the worst of the three Limit Douluo, always giving people the impression that he was the weakest of them?
The reason was simple.
As the Invincible of the Sky, he was either fighting Bo Saixi in the sea or dueling Tang Chen on land.
For a peerless expert like him, the slightest disadvantage could mean the difference between victory and defeat!
Once Qian Daoliu lost the advantage of his home ground, it would've been downright bizarre if he could win!
Knowing this, and aware that she couldn't match Qian Daoliu in sheer strength, Bibi Dong had no choice but to take the moral high ground and condemn him if she wanted to fight for a chance to survive.
Just as she expected!
When Qian Daoliu heard her invoke the Angel God and speak of justice, some of the killing intent surrounding him faded.
On second thought, Bibi Dong had been planning to elope with Yu Xiaogang. She had certainly betrayed Spirit Hall.
But could what Qian Xunji had done back then really be called right?
Back then, taking this into consideration—and unwilling to let Qian Renxue lose her mother—Qian Daoliu had allowed Bibi Dong to become Pope.
And today, it was the same old tactic, with the same old result!
As someone who had fought her way out of Slaughter City and mastered Divine Slaughter's Domain, Bibi Dong was incredibly sensitive to killing intent.
The moment she sensed it fading, she advanced by retreating.
"Since you believe the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking, then it doesn't matter what I say. There's no changing things now.
"Yes, I admit I was wrong back then.
"But if you honestly examine your conscience, can you really say that none of you were at fault?"
This punch pierced the stars!
Even people in later generations couldn't withstand it, let alone an honest man like Qian Daoliu, who wasn't good with words.
Before Qian Daoliu could question her again, Bibi Dong's verbal blow had already left him speechless.
But by then, that didn't matter anymore.
Qian Daoliu opened his eyes. As golden Soul Power coursed around him, an overwhelming aura surged forth.
Eight black rings and one red ring shimmered!
Bibi Dong, herself a Limit Douluo, could still withstand the aura of a level-99 Limit Douluo.
But Gui Mei, Yue Guan, and the others felt as if a mountain had been dropped on their backs. Their knees bent involuntarily, and even breathing became difficult.
Supporting one another, Gui Mei and Yue Guan clasped hands. Unlike Ghost Leopard and Bear Demon Douluo, an invisible force began to rise from the two of them.
Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Two Poles Stillness Domain!
Only by combining the strength of two level-95 Titled Douluo with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill could they barely stand under the pressure of a Limit Douluo.
He struggled to lift his head and gazed up at Qian Daoliu, who towered in the sky. Yue Guan murmured in admiration.
"As expected of a Limit Douluo. His bearing is truly unparalleled!"
Meanwhile, since he had already decided to fight, Qian Daoliu couldn't be bothered to waste words with her.
"What's done is done. There's no point saying more!
"I'll strike only once. Whether you can take it is up to fate!
"If you survive, then so be it. We'll wipe the slate clean over everything that's happened.
"But if you can't withstand it, then you'll have to blame your bad luck!"
"Presumptuous!"
With a furious shout, Soul Power surged around her. As Bibi Dong activated Martial Soul Possession, her body first turned hideous.
She became a monster with a human face and a spider's body.
It was hard to imagine that the Pope of Spirit Hall would look like this when she used Martial Soul Possession.
Then she activated her Martial Soul Avatar, and her body visibly grew larger.
"Just as I thought, you've been hiding your strength well.
"But how dare the light of a firefly compete with the bright moon!"
[Ninth Spirit Skill—Holy Heaven Judgment!]
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