Replacing Emperor Xue Ye

Bibi Dong, through the intelligence of Spirit Hall, had also learned that there were several powerful hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest.

If she could turn these hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts into her spirit rings and spirit bones, she would no longer need to be coerced by Qian Daoliu.

With a plan in place, Bibi Dong summoned Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Pope."

"Mm, Elder Ju, Elder Ghost, prepare yourselves. This Pope will be going to the Star Dou Great Forest for soul hunting. The target is a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast. Your spirit fusion skill, Two Forms Static Domain, is crucial for the success of the soul hunt. You must ensure the target is controlled."

"Your Excellency the Pope, Spirit Hall matters are busy. You are the Pope, and it's not appropriate to leave Spirit City to hunt souls in the Star Dou Great Forest at this time."

Chrysanthemum Douluo merely mentioned it, and it was like igniting a powder keg. Bibi Dong slammed the table and roared.

"Yue Guan, who gave you the courage to dare to interfere in my business? What I do is not for you to comment on."

"Your Excellency the Pope, please calm your anger. He is also thinking for Spirit Hall. Yue Guan..."

"Your Excellency the Pope, it was my subordinate's slip of the tongue. I beg Your Excellency the Pope to calm your anger."

"Hmph, you may all leave. This is the only time, and it shall not happen again."

Bibi Dong believed she had suppressed Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo with her aura, unaware that she had personally pushed away her left and right arms.

"Old Ghost, you saw it too. With her, we are just dogs she calls when she wants and dismisses when she's done. She never took us brothers seriously."

"You are right, but we can only follow her orders for now."

"Hmph, her position as Pope won't last long."

Afterward, Chrysanthemum Douluo sent a letter to Xiao Chenlong, informing him of Bibi Dong's plan to hunt souls in the Star Dou Great Forest.

On Xiao Chenlong's side, the person who would replace Emperor Xue Ye had arrived. He was a collateral relative of the Qian family named Qian Sheng, in his 50s, with the cultivation of a Soul Sage. His talent was not very high, but he was steady and reliable.

"His Highness the Saint Son, the Great Enshrined instructed me to obey your every command."

"Good. You don't need to do anything next. Just sit here."

"Do I not need to infiltrate the Imperial Palace?" Golden Crocodile Douluo asked doubtfully. Exchanging souls would require meeting Emperor Xue Ye.

"You do. It's enough for me to go."

Xiao Chenlong raised his hand and struck out Qian Sheng's soul. Qian Sheng's body instantly slumped onto the table, unconscious.

Xiao Chenlong took Qian Sheng's soul and transformed into an inconspicuous little sparrow, flying towards the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

He had already scouted the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace thoroughly. Xiao Chenlong knew exactly where Emperor Xue Ye rested, how many guards were present, and whether any concubines were attending to him.

The Monkey Talisman's ability to transform all things was incredibly useful for gathering intelligence.

Transforming into a moth, Xiao Chenlong approached Emperor Xue Ye's bedside. While the Emperor slept soundly, Xiao Chenlong activated the Goat Talisman, extracting his soul from his body. Since Emperor Xue Ye was already asleep, his soul remained in a slumbering state even after being separated from his body.

"Go in."

Xiao Chenlong pushed Qian Sheng's soul into Emperor Xue Ye's body.

The "Emperor Xue Ye" on the bed, who had been sleeping, immediately opened his eyes. He turned to look at Xiao Chenlong and knelt on one knee.

"Greetings, His Highness the Saint Son!"

"Hmm, it seems to have gone smoothly. From now on, you are Emperor Xue Ye. By the way, show me your martial soul."

"Yes, Your Highness the Saint Son."

The "Emperor Xue Ye" summoned his martial soul, still a swan, with no change whatsoever.

"Good. If there's a need later, someone will notify you."

"Your subordinate understands."

Xiao Chenlong nodded with satisfaction, then transformed into a flying bird and flew away from the bedside with Emperor Xue Ye's soul.

Returning to Spirit Hall, Xiao Chenlong threw Emperor Xue Ye's soul into Qian Sheng's body. At this point, Qian Sheng finally woke up.

"Hmm... No, where is this? Why am I here? Guards! Guards!"

"Stop shouting. Even if you scream your lungs out, no one will hear you. Here, look in the mirror first."

Xiao Chenlong smiled and handed the mirror to Emperor Xue Ye. Emperor Xue Ye saw a completely unfamiliar face in the mirror and was instantly terrified.

"What is going on? My face? What happened to my face? No, this isn't my body at all! What did you do to me?"

Emperor Xue Ye finally reacted, his gaze fixed on Xiao Chenlong.

"Spirit Hall's Saint Son, does your Spirit Hall intend to go to war with my Heaven Dou Empire?"

"Heh heh, why don't you try going out and see if anyone believes you when you claim to be Emperor Xue Ye."

Emperor Xue Ye was instantly speechless. He had completely become someone else. Even if he spoke out, no one would believe him.

"Why didn't you kill me?"

"Kill you? Why would I kill you? Letting you witness your Heaven Dou Empire fall into the hands of Spirit Hall, while you can do nothing, and outsiders will even think that you yourself surrendered the entire empire. Isn't that more interesting than killing you?"

"You are a devil! A demon! I curse you!"

Emperor Xue Ye's composure completely shattered, and he became hysterical.

"There is indeed a demon hidden within me. He is much crueler than I am. Under my control, you can at least live. If you encounter it, it will crush you like an ant.

Alright, enough nonsense. I wish you sweet dreams tonight."

Xiao Chenlong had people escort Emperor Xue Ye away to rest. He himself could also finally get a good night's sleep.

The next day, Qian Renxue arrived. She had gone to the imperial palace early in the morning and met Emperor Xue Ye, who had been replaced by Qian Sheng.

Following this, the Heaven Dou Empire's policies would gradually shift towards a closer relationship with Spirit Hall, and Spirit Hall would essentially gain basic control over the Heaven Dou Empire.

Now, only Xiao Chenlong, Qian Renxue, and Golden Crocodile Douluo were in the room.

Xiao Chenlong and Golden Crocodile Douluo both looked at Qian Renxue. After a few days of calm reflection, she should have made her decision.

"Second Grandfather, I have decided. That woman Bibi Dong cannot remain in the position of Pope, no matter what."

"Mm, Second Grandfather understands. I will go back and tell Elder Brother that Bibi Dong must be removed from the Pope's position."

Xiao Chenlong spoke at this moment.

"Don't think of it as simple as that. If I'm not mistaken, even you, Second Enshriner, are unaware of why Teacher tolerated Bibi Dong for so long."

"I am indeed unaware of this. Elder Brother is unwilling to say. Do you know?"

"Mm, putting aside other things, you should be clear about how she came to be."

"Cough, cough, I am indeed clear about that. Xiao Xue's Father, what he did was indeed not proper."

"It should be described with the word 'stupid'."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but glare at Xiao Chenlong, but he remained unfazed.

"Either don't do it at all, or do it thoroughly. The kind of thing he did, actually hoping to win back Bibi Dong's heart, was simply foolish beyond measure."