Usurpation Plan

The next day, following the plan she had discussed with Qian Xunji the previous day, Bibi Dong arrived at the Pope Hall to present the infiltration plan for Heaven Dou.

Just as Bibi Dong was giving her report, Qian Renxue, acting on Qian Xunji's arrangements, was hiding in the shadows, secretly watching Bibi Dong.

"As long as we send one person to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, once they become a representative of the imperial family, Martial Soul Hall can openly align with the Heaven Dou Empire and support this representative. The Heaven Dou Empire, currently fractured and divided, will naturally gravitate toward this representative," Bibi Dong said.

"Heaven Dou and Star Luo have been at war for years, and Heaven Dou has always been the one being invaded. Once Martial Soul Hall controls the Heaven Dou Empire, we can fully justify launching an offensive against Star Luo in the name of self-defense. The spirit masters of Martial Soul Hall can also join the war with a legitimate cause. In this way, the entire continent will eventually fall under the control of Martial Soul Hall."

Qian Xunji looked hesitant. "But starting a war is a waste of manpower and money. How could Martial Soul Hall do such a thing?"

Bibi Dong fought back her nausea. "Your Holiness, the two great empires are corrupt and decaying. With years of constant warfare, the common people are suffering immensely. The unification of the continent by Martial Soul Hall is the trend of the times!"

A waste of manpower and money? What a joke!

She was the Saintess; did she not know the truth?

If it weren't for Martial Soul Hall constantly interfering from behind the scenes, given the strength of Star Luo, the Heaven Dou Empire would have been wiped out long ago!

The continent would have been unified ages ago!

It was only because Star Luo valued martial prowess and governed the state through military might that they were a threat. If Star Luo were allowed to dominate, the current elders of Martial Soul Hall would likely have all run off to Star Luo to become High Priests, carving out land and titles for themselves!

In the Elder Hall, aside from those High Priests who obeyed Qian Daoliu's every command, which of the other elders didn't have their own hidden agendas?

They had their own families to look after. If it weren't for the fact that they would be killed if they didn't join Martial Soul Hall, they would have run off to the two great empires to live as kings long ago.

At least half of the elders in the Elder Hall only joined Martial Soul Hall out of fear!

Decades ago, Qian Daoliu had almost wiped out all the unaffiliated Title Douluo on the continent. Except for those with clear sect affiliations, almost all other Title Douluo were dead!

The current elders of Martial Soul Hall were only Spirit Sages or Spirit Douluo back then. Having witnessed that scene, how could they not be terrified?

After breaking through to become a Title Douluo, one would, by custom, travel to Martial Soul City to receive a coronation ceremony presided over by the Grand Priest himself. That is why Title Douluo are addressed as "Your Excellency."

After the coronation, Martial Soul Hall would also, by custom, invite the Title Douluo to join them.

Tell me, was it a choice between joining or dying?

Aside from those Title Douluo with powerful sects backing them, which Title Douluo hadn't been threatened by Martial Soul Hall?

"Let's just forget it," Qian Xunji shook his head.

"This is a matter of great importance. Heaven Dou City has Title Douluo, and that Xue Ye is also a Spirit Douluo. Ordinary disguises won't escape their eyes. If this matter were to be exposed, the repercussions would be severe."

"I implore Your Holiness to consider this carefully for the sake of saving the common people of the world," Bibi Dong lowered her head, preventing herself from retching or letting a look of disgust slip through.

The common people of the world?

Even the weakest Spirit Master, even one at only level ten or so, is incredibly noble in the world of ordinary people.

It is no exaggeration to say that Spirit Masters and ordinary people are practically two different species.

For ten thousand years, the Martial Soul Hall has only concerned itself with Spirit Masters. How many nations have been born, and how many dynastic changes have occurred during that time? Has the Martial Soul Hall ever intervened?

Even the current Two Great Empires were established in the past by those Spirit Masters who did not join the Martial Soul Hall.

A Spirit Master is not necessarily a noble, but a noble is definitely a Spirit Master!

It is just that nobles are addicted to the comfortable life of ruling over ordinary people; even if they do not cultivate, they still enjoy fine clothes and gourmet food.

Just as Nan Feng said, Spirit Masters do not engage in production, so what do they eat? What do they wear?

The Two Great Empires exploit ordinary people, which is how they have acquired vast wealth.

And the Martial Soul Hall?

Naturally, it robs the Two Great Empires!

The wool comes from the sheep. Whether it is rule by nobles or rule by the Martial Soul Hall, the Douluo Continent will not change in the slightest; it is merely one group of bandits being driven away by another, more powerful group of bandits.

The cattle and horses remain cattle and horses.

All that talk about the common people of the world—it sounds better than it actually is.

The very nature of the Martial Soul Hall dictates that this organization could never exist for the sake of the common people. It is a Spirit Master organization, and it will only ever represent the interests of the Spirit Master class.

No person and no organization can escape their class limitations, because that is their lifeline...

Damn!

Bibi Dong shook her head.

Such bewitching knowledge!

Where did Nan Feng learn these things?

"Father, that plan—could you let me see it?"

Bibi Dong had left. Qian Xunji had not agreed directly, saying only that he would consider it, while Bibi Dong, following Qian Xunji's requirements, had acted quite enthusiastic about the matter.

Now, just as Qian Xunji had expected, Qian Renxue had developed an interest in the matter her mother cared about.

"Xiaoxue, this matter is very dangerous. Do not get involved." Qian Xunji casually pressed the Usurpation Plan document under a stack of memorials on his desk.

"Oh..." Qian Renxue silently memorized the location of the plan.

If she managed to complete this plan, Mother would be very happy, right?

A few days later, having seized the opportunity to swipe the proposal and read through it, Qian Renxue quietly snuck over to the Saintess Hall to find Bibi Dong.

"Follow what I told you later, got it?" Nan Feng said.

Bibi Dong was somewhat reluctant, but she still nodded.

Qian Xunji had demanded that after Qian Renxue brought this matter up, she was to mock, belittle, and look down upon her. If necessary, she was to release her killing intent to put pressure on Qian Renxue.

In this way, given Qian Renxue's personality, she would 100% insist that Qian Xunji allow her to carry out the plan.

One playing the bad cop, the other the good cop.

She would take all the blame to ensure that Qian Xunji's image as a loving father would not be affected in the slightest.

However, Nan Feng required her to adopt a "tsundere" attitude.

She had to follow Qian Xunji's demands by showing distrust and disdain for Qian Renxue, while simultaneously subtly expressing her expectations and concern for the child.

This way, she could appease Qian Xunji without completely destroying the impression she had on Qian Renxue...

"Mother?"

After hesitating outside the door for a long time, Qian Renxue finally gathered her courage, gently pushed open Bibi Dong's door, and poked her head inside.

Bibi Dong opened her eyes and cast a cold glance at Qian Renxue. "What are you here for again?"

"Get out!"

Seeing Bibi Dong act this way, Qian Renxue seemed already accustomed to it. She didn't mind and took out the proposal she had swiped.

"Mother, do you want to complete this plan?" Qian Renxue asked.

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly. "What do you mean?"

"If..." Qian Renxue took a deep breath.

"If I go and complete this plan, would you... would you be happy?"

Bibi Dong sneered. "You? You..."

Lying to the side, Nan Feng wore a sour cat-face and patted Bibi Dong.

Damn it!

Don't just focus on mocking her and drawing aggro!

You have to play it smart!

"..."

Bibi Dong took a deep breath. "Do you have any idea what the situation is like in Heaven Dou City?"

"Do you know how treacherous the infighting within the royal family is?"

"You want to go? Do you really think you have the capability for that?"

Qian Renxue was stunned.

Is this... concern for her? Is she worried she might encounter danger?

"I do!" Qian Renxue said earnestly.

"You have nothing!" Bibi Dong cast a cold glance at Qian Renxue.

"Stay obediently by your Grandfather's side and stop going out there to embarrass yourself."

"I can do it!" Qian Renxue became even more determined.

"You can?" Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes, and killing intent slowly began to overflow.

Feeling this terrifying murderous aura, Qian Renxue's entire body froze.

The killing intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Before she knew it, Bibi Dong had arrived right in front of Qian Renxue, leaning down. "You can't even handle this little bit of killing intent, and you say you can do what?"

"I..." Qian Renxue bit her lip, unable to refute.

She was truly afraid!

It was too terrifying!

"This matter is not child's play. If you fail, it will be a significant blow to the reputation of Martial Soul Hall, not to mention your identity..." Bibi Dong sneered, turning around to face away from Qian Renxue.

"With your meager skills, let alone going undercover, I'm afraid you wouldn't even survive outside of Martial Soul City."

"That's enough. Go back and find your Grandfather. Stop going out there to make a fool of yourself."

"I..." Qian Renxue's eyes turned red.

"Crying, crying, crying! All you know how to do is cry!" Bibi Dong looked impatient.

"Besides crying, what else can you do?"

"I'm not crying!" Qian Renxue tilted her head back, forcing her tears to stay in.

"Get out!" With a wave of her hand, Bibi Dong tossed Qian Renxue out and slammed the door shut.

Qian Renxue, who had fallen to the ground, gritted her teeth, stood up, and wiped away her tears. "I will prove myself!"

"Get lost!"