"Qian Xun'an, you've fallen under the Evil God's control! Surrender!"
Demon Bear Douluo spoke up as well, his voice cold and filled with menace.
"Qian Xun'an, you'd better surrender now! Otherwise, don't blame us for what happens."
The five Titled Douluo shouted at him in unison.
"Hahahaha! Surrender? In my entire life, when have I, Qian Xun'an, ever surrendered?
"Besides, do you really think the five of you can stop me?"
Qian Xun'an calmly regarded the five Titled Douluo.
Aside from Chrysanthemum Douluo, the other four Titled Douluo all believed that Qian Xun'an had been controlled by the Evil God. Most of them had never seen his true strength, either, so they spoke to him arrogantly.
Holy Dragon Douluo sneered. "What a joke! Qian Xun'an, you may be a Limit Douluo, but do you really think the five of us Titled Douluo can't take you on?"
"We know the Evil God has you under his control, but don't even think about harming His Holiness the Pope!"
Demon Bear Douluo took another step forward and shouted at Qian Xun'an.
Qian Xun'an looked at them, perplexed.
He was under the Evil God's control?
How had he not known?
Then Qian Xun'an glanced toward Chrysanthemum Douluo. He saw him avoid his gaze, looking flustered, and immediately understood what was going on.
It seemed Bibi Dong was behind all this.
Qian Xun'an looked at the Titled Douluo and said, "Everyone, I haven't returned today under the control of some Evil God. I've come back to interrogate Bibi Dong.
"I'll give you all one chance. If you leave now, I won't punish you. But if you stand in my way, I'll treat it as obstruction of official business. I will not let it slide!"
Qian Xun'an's gaze was icy as he swept it over the Titled Douluo.
Demon Bear Douluo was furious. "You've got some nerve! Qian Xun'an, don't forget who you are. You're nothing more than an Adjudicator Elder in our Spirit Hall. Whether or not the Evil God has control over you, trying to kill the Pope is an unforgivable act of treason.
"How could we let you run amok after such an outrageous betrayal?"
"Exactly! We Spirit Hall elders all serve His Holiness the Pope. You're an elder too, so isn't trying to kill the Pope an act of treason against the Spirit Hall?"
"You even killed Ghost Elder and Saintess Hu Liena. Everything you've done proves that you betrayed the Spirit Hall long ago. Since you're a traitor, there's nothing left to discuss!"
The Titled Douluo berated Qian Xun'an, talking over one another.
But from their words, Qian Xun'an had more or less figured out what was going on.
Bibi Dong was afraid he would come to judge her, so she'd accused him before he could accuse her, claiming he was a traitor and joining forces with the Spirit Hall elders to oppose him.
Qian Xun'an didn't answer the elders. He merely muttered, "Bibi Dong, what a clever scheme. But all this is nothing more than trying to deceive yourself and others.
"Do you really think this will let you escape your fate?"
Qian Xun'an sneered, then began walking forward.
At that moment, his Angel Martial Soul burst forth. Qian Xun'an looked like a holy angel.
At the same time, a terrifying surge of Martial Soul energy spread out. A massive silver-white wing slowly unfurled behind him, its gentle beat whipping up gusts of wind.
Golden armor appeared across his body. Qian Xun'an seemed transformed, radiating nobility and power, as though he stood above all creation, reigning supreme over the world and gazing down upon the eight directions.
At that moment, Qian Xun'an was like a War God, looking down upon all life as the entire space trembled around him.
Qian Xun'an looked at the five elders before him and said coldly, "I warned you. If you stand in my way again, I'll treat it as obstruction of official business. Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?!"
The next moment, Qian Xun'an slowly raised his right hand, and a surge of Martial Soul power burst forth.
In an instant, the sky and earth darkened. The sun and moon vanished, and the entire world turned pitch-black. Even the stars disappeared completely.
The world itself dimmed beneath that single strike.
When a ray of sunlight peered through the clouds, the world returned to its original colors.
But as the sun rose above the horizon, the once-clear sky suddenly darkened.
A massive golden palm print descended from the heavens, crashing straight down toward the five Titled Douluo.
"Boom—"
A deafening crash shook the entire world. Cracks spread beneath the five Titled Douluo, forming a massive crater as dust and smoke billowed into the air.
The five Titled Douluo's expressions changed dramatically.
Qian Xun'an's single strike sent all five of them flying. Spirit Kite Douluo was the only one still in the sky; the other four spat blood, their eyes wide with shock.
The force behind Qian Xun'an's palm had been overwhelming.
Qian Xun'an said calmly, "I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Do you regret it now? It's too late for regrets."
The Angel wings behind Qian Xun'an quivered slightly, making the space around him tremble.
Qian Xun'an was simply too powerful. The sheer pressure of his presence left the four Titled Douluo unable to move—or even breathe.
Spirit Kite Douluo immediately unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar in midair, transforming into a huge crimson bird wreathed in endless flames. It swooped toward Qian Xun'an.
Flames roared across the crimson bird. Its claws gleamed like steel hooks, cold and sharp. Each swing carried an aura of destruction as it charged at Qian Xun'an.
With every beat of its wings, it rose higher. Each swipe of its claws tore through the air with a shrill whistle, as if it could rip anything apart. Scorching hot, its attacks struck Qian Xun'an with savage force.
Qian Xun'an merely waved his hand. A blade of light shot toward the crimson bird.
"Rumble..."
A deafening explosion sent a wave of scorching heat surging outward, destroying everything within hundreds of meters.
The crimson bird was stopped dead by Qian Xun'an, unable to advance even an inch.
The collision unleashed an immense wave of energy, and the entire world shook violently beneath its terrifying force.
"Bang—"
With a thunderous crash, Spirit Kite Douluo's body flew through the air and slammed into the ground.
At that moment, Qian Xun'an was like a victorious god of war.
But before the crimson bird could react, Qian Xun'an reached out.
In an instant, his Soul Power condensed into a giant hand that pressed down on Spirit Kite Douluo.
Spirit Kite Douluo had no time to react before Qian Xun'an's enormous hand seized her.
Crack—
Without the slightest hesitation, the giant hand clenched hard around Spirit Kite Douluo.
"Ah—!" Spirit Kite Douluo screamed as her bones were crushed. Qian Xun'an snapped both her wings, and blood poured from her mouth.
Her life force ebbed away in an instant.
Qian Xun'an gave a casual flick of his hand. Spirit Kite Douluo was hurled through the air and slammed into the wall of Pope Hall.
She lost consciousness and crumpled to the ground, barely clinging to life.
One strike. A total defeat!
In the face of such an overwhelming gap, every technique was pointless.
Though Qian Xun'an had defeated her with a single blow, he had held back and hadn't dealt a fatal strike.
After all, although these Titled Douluo were foolish to the extreme, Spirit Hall still needed them to manage its affairs. So Qian Xun'an had spared her life.
Besides, he had only one true target: Pope Bibi Dong!
The other four Titled Douluo were horrified by what they had witnessed. Spirit Kite Douluo was no weakling, yet Qian Xun'an had defeated her with a single blow.
But there was nothing they could do now. They couldn't escape, and they had already challenged Qian Xun'an. He would never let them go.
So they had no choice but to steel themselves and fight.
Holy Dragon Douluo roared and unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a massive White-Armored Earth Dragon. With a bellow, it charged at Qian Xun'an.
The White-Armored Earth Dragon was covered in terrifying Soul Power. As its thick tail swung, ice spikes flew toward Qian Xun'an's chest.
Qian Xun'an looked at the White-Armored Earth Dragon and said calmly, "A dragon? I've slain plenty of dragons like this before!"
Qian Xun'an spoke with a hint of nostalgia, then swung his palm at the White-Armored Earth Dragon. A giant hand appeared out of thin air and reached for it.
The giant hand looked plain and unremarkable, yet it held an indescribable power, as if it could destroy the world.
"Thud—"
With a muffled boom, the giant hand collided with the White-Armored Earth Dragon.
Brilliant light burst forth, turning the entire world dazzlingly white as countless buildings around them shook.
Then the White-Armored Earth Dragon let out a miserable wail. Its body flew backward and slammed into the buildings of Pope Hall.
Crash—
With a deafening boom, the building collapsed.
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