Listening to Bibi Dong's deafening question, the hall fell into a long silence.
Although everyone here is Titled Douluo, a strong person standing at the top of Soul Master World, but they have specializations in the art. They have spent most of their lives practicing Soul Power and studying Soul Skill. They really know nothing about politics, governing the country, or even this grand view of history, and they have never thought about it.
The "unified" future described by Bibi Dong sounds truly shocking, and even carries a blood-throbbing sense of mission.
But...
"His Holiness the Pope."
Demon Bear Douluo wiped the cold sweat on his forehead and spoke carefully:
"You are right, and we understand it. This is indeed for the long-term peace and stability of the world."
"But... the difficulty of this matter is probably more difficult than climbing to the sky."
Demon Bear Douluo pointed outside:
"Annexing two empires and establishing a new unified empire? What's the reason?"
"Although the two empires are secretly competing against each other and there are constant border frictions, at least on the surface, they are still maintaining peace and no all-out war has broken out."
"Spirit Hall If he suddenly launches an attack and forcibly launches a war to attack the two empires, it will not be tenable in terms of justice!"
"This will be regarded as an invader and a rebellious traitor by the people of the world!"
Ghost Leopard Douluo on the side also echoed:
"Yes, His Holiness the Pope."
"More importantly, Spirit Hall is essentially just a Soul Master organization, or in other words, a church. We do not have the legal basis to become a country."
"I don't even know if the ordinary people outside recognize it or not, even our Spirit Hall own Soul Master, I'm afraid not many will recognize it."
Ghost Leopard Douluo smiled bitterly:
"Most of our Spirit Hall's Soul Master come from the two empires of the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire. Their parents, wives, children, and friends all live there."
"If Spirit Hall suddenly launches a war, let them turn their guns and attack their own motherland, their hometown..."
"Then legally and morally, they are treason!"
"This is going to be a stab in the spine!"
Righteousness and honor are extremely important in war.
If the division is unknown, the morale of the army will not be stable, and mutiny may occur at any time.
Just like Bibi Dong did before.
Whether it was the speech given at the Pope succession ceremony before the attack on the Clear Sky Sect, or the criticism of Qian Xunji by Soul Master in front of the world yesterday, the essence was to establish a righteous name for oneself.
Bibi Dong placed herself on the moral high ground and took the lead, making everyone in the world believe that Qian Xunji was a sinner and she was righteous.
Therefore, Qian Daoliu did not dare to take action against Bibi Dong, because once he did, he would be found guilty and could not defend himself.
Same reason.
In the hearts of hundreds of millions of people in mainland China, the education they have received since childhood is that they are the subjects of the Heaven Dou Empire or Star Luo Empire.
This preconceived notion is deeply ingrained.
They were living a good life, and although there were occasional frictions, it was considered stable. Suddenly Spirit Hall jumped out and said that he wanted to destroy their country and build a new empire...
What is that?
Rebellion!
That is rebellion and the source of chaos!
When the time comes, the people of the two empires will fight desperately to resist, and Spirit Hall's Soul Master will be in a dilemma.
This battle cannot be fought.
It is not just a matter of strength, but also a matter of popular support.
"That's right."
Bibi Dong did not refute Ghost Leopard Douluo's concerns, "Elder Ghost Leopard is right to the point."
"The essence of war is plunder."
Bibi Dong stood up and walked slowly along the long table, "Why did the two empires fight? It was to expand the territory, to grab money, food, and women."
"Why do the people of the Heaven Dou Empire fight to the death against the army of the Star Luo Empire? It's not because they love the corrupt emperor, but because they know that once the city is broken, they will be lambs to be slaughtered."
"Their houses will be burned, their food will be robbed, their wives and daughters will be turned into playthings, and their heads will be chopped off and used as military honors."
"If you don't fight hard, you will die."
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. When the country prospers, the people may not be happy, but if the country declines, the people will surely suffer."
"What they protect is not the royal family, the nobility, or the glory called the empire, but to protect their own interests."
"Same thing."
"Our Soul Master is also a human being, not a saint. Let them fight and bleed, but there must be some benefit."
"If there were no Gold Soul Coin, no Soul Bone, no titles, no women... who would be willing to put his head on his belt and charge into battle?"
"So, follow the traditional way of playing."
"Spirit Hall If we start a war, we must burn, kill, and loot to maintain the morale of the army. But once we do this, we will become invaders and robbers."
"At that time, the people of the two empires will all join forces, even with hoes, they will bite off a piece of our flesh."
"And the banner of benevolence and righteousness that we have worked so hard to build will be stained black with blood overnight and become the biggest joke."
"This is a dead end."
All the elders broke into cold sweat after hearing this.
They understand this truth, but how to solve this deadlock? If we don't rob, we will lose morale, and if we rob, we will lose the support of the people. Since ancient times, invaders have been unable to escape this vicious circle.
"But..."
Bibi Dong Changed the subject, sat back on the chair again, crossed his fingers, and looked at everyone Youyou:
"What if... we don't fight?"
"No war?"
The elders looked at each other, Ghost Leopard Douluo couldn't help but ask:
"His Holiness the Pope, didn't you just say that you wanted to unify the world? How can you conquer the world without fighting...? Isn't it possible to persuade the emperors of the two empires to abdicate just by talking?"
"Who said that conquering the world must rely on conquering cities and territories?" Bibi Dong said calmly.
"The first is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, and the third is to attack the city."
"Searching for cities and territories is the next best thing. Only a reckless man with no brains would think about taking human lives to do it all day long."
Bibi Dong leaned forward, his oppressive eyes sweeping across the audience:
"Everyone, I would like to ask you a most fundamental question."
"Spirit Hall has worked hard, if he really launches a war and takes over the world... what is his purpose?"
"Is it to change the world's master? Is it to kick Xue Ye or Star Luo Emperor off the throne and replace it with me?"
Everyone was a little confused.
Demon Bear Douluo scratched his head and said cautiously, "Isn't this... the purpose of seizing the world is to seize the highest power, endless wealth and supreme status of the two empires? Isn't it just to become the emperor?"
"If only for this..."
Bibi Dong sneered, his eyes full of disdain:
"Then I can tell you clearly that this is meaningless."
"I... have no interest in this either."
As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
After spending so much effort, formulating such a grand plan, and even risking the world's uproar, you say you have no interest in becoming emperor?
So what are you planning?
"His Holiness the Pope."
Tang Xiao, who had been frowning, interrupted everyone's whispers by speaking directly, with a blunt and direct tone:
"If His Holiness the Pope wants to say something high-sounding like 'for the common people of the world' or 'for world peace', then there is no need."
"Everyone is a sensible person, so we can just listen to this kind of situation."
Tang Xiao looked directly at Bibi Dong:
"If Pope doesn't want to be the emperor and control the supreme power, then why does Spirit Hall want to seize the world? Why take this risk?"
Faced with Tang Xiao's doubts, Bibi Dong was not angry.
On the contrary, she looked at Tang Xiao with a hint of admiration in her eyes.
"Sect Master Tang speaks quickly, I like it."
"It's not a high-sounding statement, it's a fact."
Bibi Dong stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked slowly in the hall,
"Elders, let's open the skylight and speak out."
"If Spirit Hall really conquers the world, even if I really sit on the throne and become the queen, what will happen next?"
Bibi Dong stopped and looked at Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard:
"Everyone here is already Titled Douluo, and has already stood at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent's strength. You already have glory, wealth, and honorable status."
"Then why are you still fighting? Why are you still supporting me in my expansion?"
"For a higher realm? That's natural."
"But it is also undeniable that..." Bibi Dong pointed at them, "You are doing it for your own family and your descendants."
"You want to get more benefits for your family in the new empire, and you want your descendants to enjoy eternal glory, right?"
The elders remained silent, which was considered a default.
This is indeed their core motivation.
"But what about me?"
Bibi Dong turned around and pointed at himself, with an extremely sarcastic smile on his face:
"To put it bluntly, I am indeed unparalleled and have great power now."
"But what about the future?"
"I am also a human being. I will grow old and die."
"When I die a hundred years from now, I will die..."
Bibi Dong stared at everyone with cold eyes:
"Whose country does this conquer belong to?"
"Whose throne does this belong to?"
There was deathly silence in the hall.
Everyone is aware of that extremely sensitive but unavoidable issue.
Bibi Dong now apparently has no heirs. Even if she finds a man and gives birth to a child in the future, according to the tradition of the Spirit Hall, according to the inertia of that huge ghost...
"It will definitely be snatched back by that Qian Family, won't it?"
Bibi Dong sneered, "Qian Daoliu is not dead yet, Qian Family still has descendants."
"I have worked hard and planned for half my life, and have been infamy for thousands of years, to build this great country."
"As a result, when I died, this country changed its surname to Qian."
"It became his Angel Family's private property and became Qian Family's foundation for generations to come."
Bibi Dong suddenly waved his sleeves, his eyes full of disgust and determination:
"In that case."
"Why do I have to spend so much time making wedding dresses for them?!"