Otherwise, if Qian Xun'an were left alive, he would become a tremendous threat. She was only one step away from inheriting the Rakshasa God's legacy.
At this critical juncture, she had to do everything in her power to survive.
"Your Holiness, with so many of us here, are we really afraid of one Qian Xun'an?" Demon Bear Douluo had the simplest mind of them all and immediately spoke up in support of Bibi Dong.
Spirit Kite Douluo nodded as well. "Although Qian Xun'an is a Limit Douluo, if he dares threaten the safety of Spirit Hall, all of us together can certainly deal with him!"
Holy Dragon Douluo promptly added, "That's right! I, Tuoba Xi, swear to live and die with Spirit Hall, and to live and die with the Pope!"
"We swear to live and die with Spirit Hall, and to live and die with the Pope!"
At that moment, several elders and some Soul Douluos joined Holy Dragon Douluo in shouting.
Watching the scene, Bibi Dong's lips curled into a faint smile when no one was paying attention.
Bibi Dong then turned to Qian Daoliu. "Great Enshrined, Qian Xun'an is my younger brother and your son. I can't bear to fight him.
"But he has already fallen into the demonic path. I beg you, Great Enshrined, please stand up for me!"
Qian Daoliu glanced at Bibi Dong and then spoke. "Everyone, although we no longer concern ourselves with worldly affairs, this matter concerns the survival of Spirit Hall.
"Still, Xun'an is my son, and I believe in him. The Worship Hall will first confirm whether what you've said is true. If Xun'an really is as you described, the Worship Hall will naturally step in to stop him!"
Guangling Douluo sneered. "Bibi Dong, I have to admit, you're good at making up stories. But I believe in Xun'an, and I believe in his strength. I don't believe he would do anything to harm Spirit Hall.
"I don't care how you plan to deal with him. Just don't drag me into it. But you'll definitely regret this!"
After speaking, Guangling Douluo continued, "Everyone, go ahead and do what you like. I'm leaving."
Azure Luan Douluo also rose to his feet and looked calmly at the people gathered there. "I believe in Xun'an too. But if Spirit Hall is truly in danger, I'll step in."
After speaking, Azure Luan Douluo left as well.
The other High Priests also rose one after another and departed.
The Seven Great Elders had watched Qian Xun'an grow up, so of course they believed in him.
Bibi Dong looked at the Great Enshrined. "Great Enshrined, by the time your investigation is complete, it'll be too late. Are you really going to watch Spirit Hall fall to Qian Xun'an?"
Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu looked troubled. He turned to Xiangmo Douluo and Qianjun Douluo and said, "Xiangmo, Qianjun, you two brothers stay behind. Use your discretion and adapt as the situation demands!"
Xiangmo Douluo and Qianjun Douluo immediately nodded and acknowledged the order. "Yes, Great Enshrined!"
Then the remaining High Priests all left.
Watching them go, Bibi Dong looked somewhat disappointed.
Still, she had managed to win over plenty of allies.
Although Qian Xun'an was a Limit Douluo, there were so many Titled Douluos here. Surely they could take him on together?
Bibi Dong's expression turned cold. "Everyone, these are extraordinary times. I want you all to enter a state of readiness immediately.
"Post heavy guards at every gate of Spirit City. If you see Qian Xun'an, kill him without mercy!"
"Yes!" Everyone immediately acknowledged the order.
Qian Xun'an returned to Spirit Hall and found row upon row of soldiers standing in formation before him. Dressed in black battle robes and armed with sharp blades, they watched him with wary, piercing gazes. They stood in neat ranks at the entrance to Spirit Hall, forming an impenetrable wall of steel.
Every soldier was tall and stern-faced, each radiating a powerful aura, as if they had been tempered by endless years of war. Their eyes were keenly alert to danger, like leopards watching their prey.
Their solemn faces held not a trace of a smile, only steely resolve. They stared at everyone who passed, scanning their surroundings vigilantly and remaining constantly on guard.
The soldiers moved in perfect coordination. They patrolled continuously, taking turns at their posts and reorganizing their formations, all to keep Spirit Hall secure.
Looking at the ranks of soldiers, Qian Xun'an couldn't help wondering when Spirit Hall's defenses had become so tight.
Qian Xun'an continued forward.
The soldiers immediately readied themselves, each raising a weapon toward Qian Xun'an.
"It... It's Qian Xun'an!"
A soldier spoke up, and in an instant, all the soldiers in Spirit Hall sprang into action. On the ramparts, countless soldiers drew their bows and aimed their arrows at Qian Xun'an.
Qian Xun'an looked up at the ramparts in confusion, then asked, "Did Bibi Dong send you to stop me?"
"Her Holiness the Pope ordered us to kill you on sight, Elder!"
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
In an instant, the air filled with the sound of arrows cutting through it.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Countless arrows flew toward Qian Xun'an.
Qian Xun'an gazed calmly ahead as an endless rain of arrows descended upon him.
He didn't try to block them. He simply kept walking forward.
But as the arrows reached him, they stopped dead in their tracks, as if frozen in midair.
"Hm?"
The soldiers were shocked. Their arrows couldn't harm Qian Xun'an at all—instead, he had taken control of them.
Qian Xun'an kept moving forward, unhurried.
At last, he was only a hundred meters from the ramparts.
At that moment, the endless rain of arrows descended once more, even denser and faster than before.
Qian Xun'an's expression didn't change. With a soft snort, he sent the arrows hurtling back, their fierce momentum cutting through the air. The soldiers were struck by disaster.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Amid a series of dull impacts, countless arrows pierced the soldiers' bodies and sent them crashing to the ground.
However, Qian Xun'an had restrained the arrows' power and hadn't let them take anyone's life.
After all, they were all members of Spirit Hall. They had only followed Bibi Dong's orders.
Below the city gate, countless soldiers charged at Qian Xun'an with weapons in hand.
Qian Xun'an shook his head. "Does Bibi Dong really think ordinary soldiers can stop me?"
He took a single step forward, and a terrifying force erupted, sweeping out from his body in an instant.
The charging soldiers were sent flying.
Qian Xun'an blurred from sight and appeared inside Spirit City.
To avoid the soldiers, Qian Xun'an flashed forward and flew straight toward Spirit Hall.
He headed straight for Pope Hall. When he arrived, the elders of Spirit Hall were already standing before him, apparently prepared and waiting for his arrival.
Some were Titled Douluos, and some were Soul Douluos. Qian Xun'an didn't recognize several of the Titled Douluos, who were probably some of Spirit Hall's elders.
But Bibi Dong was nowhere to be seen.
Qian Xun'an spoke. "Bibi Dong, are you still not coming out to face your judgment?"
His terrifying voice swept out, rumbling through the air and shaking all of Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong still hadn't responded when Holy Dragon Douluo spoke up. "Her Holiness the Pope was right. Qian Xun'an has been controlled by the Evil God and has returned to take revenge on the Pope.
"Everyone, prepare to kill the traitor, Qian Xun'an!"
At his words, every Titled Douluo released their Martial Souls and readied themselves for battle!
The elders of Spirit Hall each released their Martial Souls.
Chrysanthemum Douluo: Rank 94–95 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, title: "Chrysanthemum."
Demon Bear Douluo: Rank 95 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: Blood Demon Mad Bear, title: "Demon Bear."
Ghost Leopard Douluo: Rank 95 Agility Attack System Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: Black-Striped Ghost Leopard, title: "Ghost Leopard."
Spirit Kite Douluo: Rank 92 Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: Blazing Spirit Kite, title: "Spirit Kite."
Holy Dragon Douluo: Rank 91 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: White-Armored Earth Dragon, title: "Holy Dragon."
The five Titled Douluos all released their Martial Souls. A golden chrysanthemum bloomed around Chrysanthemum Douluo, unleashing a powerful aura.
The muscles across Demon Bear Douluo's body bulged like rock, brimming with strength, his arms thick as steel cables.
Ghost Leopard Douluo's body suddenly turned insubstantial, floating away like a ghost. He moved so quickly that he vanished in the blink of an eye, clearly concealing himself.
Spirit Kite Douluo transformed into a great bird of flame and soared into the sky. She spread her wings slightly as a pale-red halo enveloped her body.
Holy Dragon Douluo released his Martial Soul, and a giant dragon coiled around him. It roared toward the sky, its mighty cry making the surrounding buildings tremble.
Qian Xun'an calmly regarded the five Titled Douluos, then asked, "So, you're going to stop me?"
Holy Dragon Douluo looked at Qian Xun'an and spoke. "Qian Xun'an, you're the Adjudicator Elder, yet you're trying to harm Her Holiness the Pope. What are your true intentions?"
Spirit Kite Douluo circled in the air and shouted sharply, "Her Holiness the Pope is the pillar of Spirit Hall. You want to assassinate her—is this treason?"
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