Tang Hao

"You are, you are..."

A blood-soaked figure flew backward into the Wuhun Hall branch in Sandi City.

As the figure flew back, they smashed through a wall, leaving the once magnificent and imposing Wuhun Hall branch in a state of utter ruin.

"I've come to your Wuhun Hall to collect some interest."

A massive hammer slammed down, and the person who had just been able to speak was reduced to a pulp of flesh and blood.

Next, a middle-aged man in a tattered cloak, looking disheveled and unkempt, walked out of the Wuhun Hall branch.

Then, the figure turned around and enlarged the hammer; as the giant hammer crashed down, the entire building was pulverized into dust.

The middle-aged man looked coldly at the result of his handiwork. Without leaving a word, he soared into the air and flew toward the outskirts of Sangding City.

Wuhun City, still the same Elder Hall where the meeting was held.

"This is already the third incident this month!"

"The total number of destroyed branches has reached twenty-one!"

"Don't you Consecrators, who stay holed up in Wuhun City all year round, have anything to say?"

Bibi Dong appeared to be furious, but inwardly, she was secretly delighted.

It was rare for her to find a reason to lash out at these Consecrators, and since it was the Wuhun Hall being destroyed, she was naturally pleased.

"This matter does not require the concern of Your Majesty the Pope; we in the Consecrator Hall will handle it ourselves!"

Tian'e looked at Bibi Dong with a livid expression. On one hand, he was annoyed by Bibi Dong's jab, yet he truly had no grounds to blame the Pope Hall.

On the other hand, it was naturally because the Wuhun Hall branches were being destroyed. For how many years had it been since anyone dared to act so brazenly before his Wuhun Hall?

And it was that little mouse his Wuhun Hall had once let go—Tang Hao!

"Meeting adjourned! And all Consecrators, follow me!"

Flicking his sleeves, Tian'e shouted in a rage and led the group of Consecrators out of the Elder Hall.

Watching the departing Consecrators, Bibi Dong wore a look of satisfaction and also left the Elder Hall.

But once she returned to the Pope Hall, Bibi Dong could no longer smile.

"Where is Nana?!"

Bibi Dong wasn't the type to micromanage Hu Liena's whereabouts, but she had a rough guess as to where she had gone.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, after you left, the Saintess also departed, saying she was going to visit some friends."

The palace guard had to bite the bullet and speak up.

As expected, she went to the Consecrator residential area again!

Bibi Dong barely managed to suppress her anger, kicking the guard away.

Her majestic chest heaved several times, but Bibi Dong held back and ordered the guard to withdraw.

She comforted herself internally, thinking that at least Hu Liena still respected her as a teacher and still viewed her as a mother. Children, after all, had to have their own ideas; she would let her be.

But after enduring for a while, she realized she was still furious! Consequently, the documents and decorations on her desk suffered the consequences.

Hearing the sounds of things being smashed in the Pope Hall, the two guards exchanged glances and could only sigh inwardly; ever since Miss Hu Liena became the Saintess, the Pope's temper had been getting worse and worse.

Bibi Dong's anger naturally had its reasons, and it wasn't just because Hu Liena had started getting cozy with the people from the Consecrator Hall.

A month had passed since the competition at the Martial Practice Arena, and for some reason, Hu Liena had started running to the Consecrator residential area in Wuhun City every single day.

As the seven Consecrators were the highest-ranking individuals in the Wuhun Hall, they naturally had their own residences within Wuhun City. It wasn't as if everyone was like Qian Daoliu, staying holed up in the Douluo Hall all day. Furthermore, they were located in the same restricted area, which was difficult for outsiders to enter.

Previously, Hu Liena had not been allowed to enter, but now, she was the Saintess—a Saintess recognized by the Consecrator Hall as well.

The Consecrators had no objections to Hu Liena visiting their homes; after all, Hu Liena was the Saintess recognized by the Consecrator Hall, and the Consecrators had the duty to mentor the Saint and Saintess of the Wuhun Hall.

Of course, as mentioned before, if it were only that, Bibi Dong wouldn't be this angry.

What truly enraged Bibi Dong was that Hu Liena had actually requested that her future soul skills be developed in a balanced manner, rather than focusing entirely on enhancing her Charm for the sake of the team.

Moreover, Hu Liena would occasionally refute or criticize the theories of Yu Xiaogang in Bibi Dong's ear.

Therefore, whenever the teacher and student met, if no one brought it up, it was fine, but if someone did, an argument was inevitable.

Yet, Hu Liena was now the Saintess, and a Saintess recognized by the Consecrator Hall at that; Bibi Dong could no longer use her status as a teacher to forcibly dictate Hu Liena's future path.

The position of Saintess, which could lead to becoming the future Pope—even if every generation of Saint and Saintess were disciples of the Pope—was not something the Pope could fully decide regarding their path as a soul master. One could only say that the Pope's opinion was important, but not absolute.

The Consecrators would also offer their opinions on the growth of the Saint and Saintess, as they could potentially be the future Pope.

Although the Consecrators had no intention of making Hu Liena the Pope, she was, at the very least, a Saintess recognized by the Consecrator Hall, so they would not be stingy with their advice.

If Bibi Dong really tried to forcibly dictate Hu Liena's future, the Consecrators could push back at any time, and she wouldn't be able to say a word.

In truth, Hu Liena also felt wronged. Bibi Dong had agreed perfectly well at the time, but when she returned to the Pope Hall that day and excitedly brought up what kind of soul skill she wanted to obtain next, Bibi Dong seemed to have forgotten what she had said earlier and started to lose her temper.

But this concerned Hu Liena's future path and her goals; she could not back down, and the two could only remain in a stalemate day after day.

While Bibi Dong was flipping tables in the Pope Hall, inside the Douluo Hall:

"Big Brother, no matter what you say this time, don't try to stop us! That Tang Hao has already stepped all over the face of our Wuhun Hall!"

"That's right, Big Brother. Letting his Haotian Sect off the hook back then regarding the matter with Ji'er was already more than enough to honor the friendship between you and Tang Chen."

Watching the indignant and agitated elders, Qian Daoliu felt quite a headache. Why couldn't this Tang Hao just stay quiet?

Back then, he had spared Tang Hao out of consideration for his friendship with Tang Chen, but that wasn't meant to let him come out and keep causing trouble. This Tang Hao was once hailed as the next Tang Chen, so why, when compared to his old friend Tang Chen, did he have absolutely no shame?

"Speak up, what exactly is going on?"

Qian Chongling walked out from behind the Angel statue and asked.

"Greetings, Old Ancestor."

The group of elders bowed first. They had all known of Qian Chongling's existence since one year after Qian Ningshuang first returned from the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Enough with the formalities. Tell me the cause and effect of this matter."

"I have been awake for nearly two years, and I only know that the relationship between our Wuhun Hall and the so-called Upper Three Sects isn't great. How did this grudge actually come about? I've heard of Tang Hao, but how did it start?"

Qian Daoliu stood up with a bitter smile and began, "Old Ancestor, the thing is..."

"Little Liuer, shut your mouth."

Qian Daoliu was interrupted by Qian Chongling the moment he started speaking.

Following that, Qian Chongling said irritably, "I don't know how deep your friendship with that Tang Chen is, but you must remember clearly: you are the Great Elder of Wuhun Hall!"

"Since you sit in this position, all your actions must be for the sake of Wuhun Hall, rather than disregarding the sect for the sake of personal feelings!"

"The greater the power you enjoy, the greater the responsibility you must bear. Even Shuang'er, who isn't even ten years old, understands this principle. Have you lived all these years in vain?"

"I will discuss this issue with you later. For now, Little Crocodile, you speak!"