Soul Land: The Return of the Killing Star, Settling Accounts with Bibi Dong at the Start - Part 31

"Very good, very good. Xun'an, do you have anything else to say?"

At that moment, Qian Xun'an sneered.

"Hahahaha..."

Bibi Dong was being sentenced to a year of house arrest in Spirit Hall. She had already spent most of these years in Spirit Hall and rarely went out. Was that really supposed to count as punishment?

Qian Xun'an turned to Qian Daoliu and said, "Father, though you are the Great Enshrined of Spirit Hall, don't forget that I am the Hall Master of Judgment Hall!"

"When Judgment Hall was first established, it was already stipulated that the Pope was subject to the same law as the common people!"

"Besides, all of you are merely observers right now. I'm the one who will judge Bibi Dong!"

Qian Xun'an cast a cold gaze over all the High Priests present and continued, "These charges aren't enough to strip her of the title of Pope, but as Pope, Bibi Dong has failed to set an example for the rest of Spirit Hall.

"Instead, she abused her authority to bend the law for personal gain!

"According to the laws of Spirit Hall, she should receive fifty strokes in front of everyone in Spirit Hall!

"And that traitor, Yu Xiaogang, should be locked up in Spirit Hall's prison!"

Everyone present was stunned by his words.

Fifty strokes?

Was Qian Xun'an going to... beat the Pope?

Qian Daoliu and the other high-ranking officials also changed expressions.

After all, Bibi Dong was the Pope of Spirit Hall, and the Pope represented Spirit Hall's highest authority. Yet Qian Xun'an intended to give Bibi Dong fifty strokes in front of everyone in Spirit Hall.

A Titled Douluo like the Pope could easily withstand fifty strokes.

But if he beat the Pope in front of everyone in Spirit Hall, what would become of her dignity?

Qian Xun'an fixed Bibi Dong with a cold gaze and continued, "Bibi Dong, do you have any objections?"

"Qian Xun'an, you're going to beat me?" Bibi Dong erupted in anger and challenged him.

Qian Daoliu immediately spoke up beside her. "Xun'an, you're going to beat the Pope of Spirit Hall. That's an insult to Spirit Hall's dignity. This is inappropriate!"

The other High Priests chimed in at once. "This really is going too far."

Qian Xun'an sneered. "Too far?"

"I want everyone in Spirit Hall to see that what stands above all else in Spirit Hall isn't the Pope—it's the law!"

Qian Xun'an continued coldly.

Bibi Dong immediately turned to him and shouted, "Qian Xun'an, I'm the Pope of Spirit Hall. Everything in Spirit Hall should follow my orders.

"The Great Enshrined has already punished me, yet you want to punish me again. Isn't that overstepping your authority and abusing your power?"

Qian Xun'an turned to Bibi Dong and continued, "Bibi Dong, if those reasons aren't enough to beat you, what about this one?"

As he spoke, Qian Xun'an sent a sound transmission directly to Bibi Dong. "Bibi Dong, I know you were involved in my elder brother's death!"

Only Bibi Dong heard those words. Her expression changed drastically, and her whole body began to tremble.

Bibi Dong went pale. Naturally, she didn't want the other High Priests to learn about this. She immediately sent a sound transmission back, demanding, "Qian Xun'an, what nonsense are you talking about?

"Qian Xunji was killed by Tang Hao. Tang Hao admitted it himself that day. How can you accuse me?"

Qian Xun'an sent back, "I only suspected you before, but after seeing how you reacted, I'm even more certain."

Bibi Dong sent back, "Hmph. So it's just a guess. You have no evidence. If you did, you wouldn't be using a sound transmission to tell me."

Qian Xun'an replied impassively through sound transmission, "You're right. I don't have evidence right now, so I can only punish you for your other crimes. The day I find proof, you'll face far more than a minor punishment."

"Qian Xun'an, you lunatic!" Bibi Dong sent back.

Qian Xun'an sneered. "Bibi Dong, I'll find the evidence. Then I'll come back to judge you. But by then, you'll likely pay with your life."

"You..."

Bibi Dong's gaze turned icy. It felt as though a raging inferno were burning in her chest. She wanted nothing more than to tear Qian Xun'an limb from limb and grind his bones to dust!

Qian Xun'an glanced at Bibi Dong, then turned to the other elders of Worship Hall and said solemnly, "High Priests, Bibi Dong is now in my hands for judgment. I hope you won't interfere."

Bibi Dong bared her teeth and said through gritted teeth, "I will never submit! Qian Xun'an, just try laying a hand on me!"

Qian Xun'an snorted. "Since you refuse to see reason, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

Qian Xun'an spoke calmly. "Someone, bring me a rod!"

A Soul Douluo handed Qian Xun'an the rod he had prepared in advance with both hands.

Qian Xun'an gripped the rod and looked at Bibi Dong. "Bibi Dong, do you plead guilty?"

Bibi Dong was about to argue when Qian Xun'an felt a hand settle directly on his shoulder.

"Xun'an, you mustn't!"

It was Qian Daoliu who had spoken.

Qian Daoliu grabbed Qian Xun'an, still trying to stop him.

Qian Xun'an said coldly, "Father, if you insist on stopping me, don't blame me for what happens next."

"Xun'an, don't be so stubborn!"

Just then, Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped in front of Qian Xun'an, trying to block him.

Qian Xun'an sneered. "Do you really think you can stop me?"

As he spoke, an utterly terrifying aura burst from Qian Xun'an. It shot straight into the sky, its overwhelming force shaking the entire scene!

Everyone present, including Bibi Dong, felt that terrifying presence. Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically.

Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo were sent flying by Qian Xun'an's terrifying aura.

Qian Daoliu stared at Qian Xun'an in shock. Qian Xun'an was a Limit Douluo, but wasn't he one too?

Judging by that aura alone, even he was far weaker than Qian Xun'an.

Blasted back by Qian Xun'an's aura, Qian Daoliu staggered more than ten steps before stopping.

Holding the rod, Qian Xun'an took one step and appeared in front of Bibi Dong.

Seeing him charge at her, Bibi Dong released a terrifying aura. The phantom of an enormous spider appeared over her body.

The next moment, Bibi Dong activated Martial Soul Possession, transforming into a gigantic black spider that reeked of decay. It opened its gaping maw and lunged at Qian Xun'an!

The sight terrified the people around them.

"Boom..."

Qian Xun'an swung the rod with one hand, and the giant spider shattered with a crash.

"Pfft..."

After the spider shattered, Bibi Dong spat out a mouthful of blood and tumbled down from the steps.

Qian Xun'an snorted. "One!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Qian Xun'an swung the rod again, striking Bibi Dong hard in the chest with terrifying force.

Bibi Dong was sent flying.

"Two!"

"Fourth Soul Skill, Thorn Armor!" Bibi Dong slowly got to her feet, armor covering her from head to toe, and charged at Qian Xun'an once more!

"Three!"

Qian Xun'an swung the rod without hesitation.

"Bang!"

Bibi Dong was knocked off her feet and sent crashing to the ground.

"Four!"

"Smack!!"

A sharp crack rang out, and the left half of Bibi Dong's face immediately swelled up.

"Five!"

As he called out the number, Qian Xun'an raised the rod again and brought it down hard on the other half of Bibi Dong's face.

"Ah!"

Bibi Dong screamed in pain.

Her hair was now disheveled, and she had nearly bitten through her lips.

"Qian Xun'an, I'll fight you to the death!" Bibi Dong roared in fury. Then she shouted, "Vampire Spider Thorn!"

Countless spider thorns shot toward Qian Xun'an, each coated in deadly Spider Poison. An ordinary Titled Douluo struck by one would be gravely wounded and collapse to the ground.

What's more, the thorns were controlled by Bibi Dong. They moved at incredible speed and carried terrifying force.

Facing the barrage of thorns, Qian Xun'an remained calm. He slammed his palm downward, and in an instant, the thorns shattered in midair, breaking into fragments.