Qian Renyu's Bloodlust, Taking Down Yu Xiaogang

Qian Renyu's Bloodlust, Taking Down Yu Xiaogang

A small courtyard behind the Pope's Palace.

Qian Renyu sat cross-legged in the courtyard, the phantom of the Divine Throne of Doom and Slaughter flickering into view behind him.

Suddenly, Qian Renyu's eyes flew open.

His cold, sharp gaze turned toward the courtyard gate.

Yue Guan had just walked in from outside. When he saw Qian Renyu looking his way, he couldn't help but pause for a moment.

"Your Holiness, Yu Xiaogang has come bearing the Elder Token. He wishes to see you in his capacity as an honorary elder," Yue Guan reported with a bow.

Qian Renyu rose to his feet. "Take him to the Pope's Palace. I'll be there shortly!"

Yue Guan left at once.

Qian Renyu watched Yue Guan go, the name Yu Xiaogang still ringing in his ears.

I thought it would take a few more days. I didn't expect him to arrive so soon. Looks like I'll have to clash with her ahead of schedule.

But the conflict has already begun. A few days earlier or later makes no difference.

Yu Xiaogang's matter definitely has to be dealt with!

A cold glint flashed in Qian Renyu's eyes. The thought of backing off from targeting Yu Xiaogang because of Bibi Dong had never crossed his mind.

One had to attend to the duties of one's station.

Allowing a good-for-nothing like Yu Xiaogang to keep his honorary elder position didn't fit with Qian Renyu's principles of governance.

Having settled on his course of action, Qian Renyu headed straight for the Pope's Palace.

Inside the Pope's Palace.

Yu Xiaogang had been brought there.

Standing inside the palace, he looked at the empty papal throne, his breathing gradually slowing.

I'll be able to see Bibi Dong soon. I hope I can get my hands on the secret of Twin Martial Souls!

But if Bibi Dong refuses to give it to me, I may have to think of some other...

Before he could finish saying "way," Yu Xiaogang suddenly noticed Qian Renyu entering the Pope's Palace.

Ignoring Yu Xiaogang's astonished gaze, Qian Renyu walked straight to the papal throne and sat down.

He looked down at Yu Xiaogang, who was still stunned, and silently scrutinized him.

"I came to pay a visit to the current Pope. I came to see Bibi Dong. What's going on?"

Yu Xiaogang looked incredulously at Yue Guan beside him, his words carrying a note of accusation.

He acted as if he weren't a good-for-nothing below level thirty, showing little respect for Yue Guan, a Titled Douluo.

Yue Guan shot Yu Xiaogang a cold glance and said icily, "His Holiness Qian Renyu succeeded to the position of Pope several days ago. From now on, Spirit Hall answers to Qian Renyu!"

"You wanted to see the Pope. His Holiness Qian Renyu is sitting right here. Say whatever you have to say to him!"

What am I supposed to say?

I wanted to see Bibi Dong. I wanted to say this to Bibi Dong!

Yu Xiaogang fumed inwardly. As frustration welled up in him, he glanced toward Qian Renyu, seated on the papal throne.

If it were Bibi Dong, I might have a good chance of getting the secret of Twin Martial Souls.

But this Qian Renyu has taken the position of Pope without a word. He looks like someone who'll be very difficult to deal with.

There's no way I can get the secret of Twin Martial Souls from him. If I state my purpose outright, I might not even be able to leave Spirit Hall!

Yu Xiaogang silently weighed his options. As he sorted through the situation, he unconsciously straightened up.

Qian Renyu watched Yu Xiaogang with interest, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Yu Xiaogang, since you've come to see me in your capacity as an honorary elder..."

"I'm sitting right here. What is it you wish to report to me?"

Qian Renyu asked mildly.

His cold, sharp gaze fixed on Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, then stiffened his neck and said, "I came to see Pope Bibi Dong. Since the Pope has changed..."

"Then I'll take my leave. I'll discuss my business with the previous Pope separately!"

Hiss—

Yue Guan sucked in a sharp breath.

Hearing Yu Xiaogang say this, he stared at him as if he were some kind of monster, a look of alarm involuntarily appearing in his eyes.

Was Yu Xiaogang really that bold?

Qian Renyu had seized the position of Pope by forcing the previous one out—a ruthless man through and through!

To say something like that to a man of his mettle was practically a refusal to show him any respect.

Even true elders like them wouldn't dare slight Qian Renyu so openly. Yet Yu Xiaogang, a mere honorary elder, had actually dared to say such a thing.

He was truly like an old man hanging himself from a tree—tired of living!

"It seems that although you, Yu Xiaogang, hold the title of honorary elder in Spirit Hall, you feel no sense of belonging to us!"

"In your eyes, only Bibi Dong is the Pope of Spirit Hall. Now that I've taken the throne, you clearly don't intend to acknowledge me as Pope!"

Qian Renyu spoke softly.

He slowly rose from the throne.

He was already standing on the steps, and as he rose, the aura of a Titled Douluo gradually poured from him.

In an instant, the Pope's Palace filled with a bone-chilling atmosphere.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei felt their scalps go numb. They were overcome with dread as they sensed the icy aura radiating from Qian Renyu.

Yu Xiaogang's face went deathly pale. With a strength below level thirty, he had no means of withstanding the pressure of a Titled Douluo.

Despite sensing the aura bursting from Qian Renyu, he still put on an air of defiance.

Yu Xiaogang simply didn't believe that, as an honorary elder, he would be attacked outright by Qian Renyu, who was Pope, in a solemn place like the Pope's Palace.

Just as that thought crossed Yu Xiaogang's mind, Qian Renyu's icy gaze fell on Yue Guan and Gui Mei.

"Yue Guan, Gui Mei!"

"At your command!"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei bowed in unison.

Qian Renyu's words rang in their ears like a thunderclap.

Yu Xiaogang narrowed his eyes slightly, a sense of dread rising within him.

This is bad. Is this Qian Renyu really planning to attack me here in the Pope's Palace?

He took the position of Pope. Doesn't he know Bibi Dong was the one who gave me my honorary elder status?

He's a new Pope who's only just taken office. Is he really going to purge the previous Pope's people right away?

Yu Xiaogang held his breath, his mind filled with nothing but the urge to turn and run. Yet his legs felt as heavy as lead, and he couldn't move an inch.

Qian Renyu ignored Yu Xiaogang's reaction. After Yue Guan and Gui Mei acknowledged his order, a murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and he spoke again:

"Yu Xiaogang is an honorary elder of Spirit Hall, yet he acts with utter disregard for others and ignores his superior's orders!"

"Seize Yu Xiaogang for me!"