"What a joke."
Qian Renxue gave a cold snort, the corner of her mouth curling in disdain.
She was the granddaughter of Spirit Hall's Great Enshrined, a heaven-blessed genius with the god-level Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. She was decisive and ruthless. How could she possibly talk about fair duels with her enemies?
If someone was her enemy, she'd kill them. Simple as that.
"But since you brought it up, I'll remember it."
Qian Renxue extended a slender finger and tapped firmly on the three characters "Little Scumbag."
"If someone like that really shows up, I don't care who he is. I'll make sure to beat him to a pulp. I won't give him a chance to escape."
Spirit City, Pope Palace.
Bibi Dong was also keeping an eye on the diary's updates, though her focus was entirely different.
[Someone from the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena came to ask me to deal with the Shrek Team. I-I agreed.]
[The match is tomorrow!]
[Tomorrow, I'll beat the Shrek Team to a pulp. I'll beat Little Scumbag to a pulp.]
[Yu Xiaogang's fake Grandmaster identity has to be exposed, too. Liu Erlong, that love-brained woman, will definitely defend Yu Xiaogang when the time comes.]
[There are so many love-brained people on the Douluo Continent. Bibi Dong, Hu Liena... As for my dear wife Xue'er, I don't buy it. Not unless she's love-brained for me!]
"Bang!"
A deafening crash rang out as the armrest of the papal throne crumbled to dust.
Bibi Dong's once-languid posture instantly tensed. The terrifying Divine Slaughter's Domain nearly burst forth against her will.
"Yu Xiaogang..."
She stared at the name, emotions surging in her eyes—perhaps resentment, perhaps something else.
But when she read the next sentence, every emotion turned into raging fury.
"That bitch Liu Erlong is with Xiaogang, too?!"
Bibi Dong's chest heaved violently. Her magnificent Pope's Robe looked ready to split apart.
She had long known about Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's relationship. But now, learning that the two were living together in Heaven Dou City, her jealousy and hatred still gnawed at her heart like venomous snakes.
"Good! Very good!"
"Since you're both in Heaven Dou City, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, forcing down the murderous intent in her heart, and continued reading.
Then her expression darkened further.
"Love-brained?"
"Who are you calling love-brained?!"
Bibi Dong was so furious she nearly tore the diary apart.
This Qin Feng had some nerve!
First he said he'd slap her, and now he dared to gossip about her love life, even lumping her together with Hu Liena and Qian Renxue?
"You insolent fool!"
Bibi Dong ground her teeth.
But even through her anger, she keenly picked up on one detail.
"Beat the Shrek Team to a pulp. Beat Little Scumbag to a pulp."
"Looks like this 'Little Scumbag' is hiding in that team called Shrek."
Bibi Dong's eyes glinted as she made a plan.
Saintess Palace.
Having just finished bathing, Hu Liena was sprawled lazily on a chaise longue, holding her Diary Copy. Her large, foxlike eyes were full of surprise.
She wore a pale pink, sheer nightgown that barely covered her, leaving broad swathes of snowy-white skin exposed.
Her long, shapely legs were crossed, trembling lightly with each breath. They radiated astonishing softness and resilience.
Her beauty wasn't thin or frail; it was a tempting blend of softness and vitality. One glance was enough to awaken a man's most primal desires.
With her naturally bewitching physique, every movement Hu Liena made carried an effortless charm.
"Why does this guy want to slap Teacher?"
Hu Liena blinked, utterly confused.
Teacher was the Pope, the most revered woman on the entire continent. Was Qin Feng out of his mind?
And besides...
"Why is he slandering me?"
Hu Liena saw her name mentioned in the diary and pouted, her rosy lips twisting in displeasure.
"Love-brained? Me?"
"I'm the core of the Golden Generation and the future heir to the papal throne!"
"Besides, I'm already twenty, and I've never even had a boyfriend. I'm still an untouched maiden. How does that make me love-brained?"
Hu Liena felt both wronged and angry.
This was a baseless attack on her good name!
Just then, a stern voice reached her ears.
"Nana, come here for a moment."
Hu Liena jolted and leapt up from the chaise longue. She hurriedly straightened her clothes, then rushed toward Pope Palace.
Inside Pope Palace.
Bibi Dong sat high upon the papal throne. Her expression had returned to calm, but the chill in her eyes remained.
Hu Liena bowed respectfully.
"Teacher, did you want to see me?"
Bibi Dong nodded slightly and got straight to the point.
"Nana, you received that diary, too, didn't you?"
Hu Liena was startled. She hadn't expected her teacher to know about it, and quickly nodded.
Bibi Dong didn't conceal anything from her.
"To tell you the truth, this Diary Copy is an enormous opportunity."
"Whoever gets mentioned the most in the diary will receive a reward."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong paused. Nine Spirit Rings suddenly appeared around her.
Two blood-red Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Rings instantly lit up the entire hall. Their terrifying pressure made it difficult for Hu Liena to breathe.
"What? Teacher, you got a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring?!"
Hu Liena's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth in shock.
She knew her teacher was powerful, but she hadn't realized she was this powerful!
The diary could actually reward someone with a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring?
It was nothing short of a miracle!
Bibi Dong withdrew her Spirit Rings and looked at her astonished disciple, her voice solemn.
"So, I have a task for you."
"Go to Heaven Dou City and get close to Qin Feng."
Hu Liena's eyes darted around as her little schemes immediately sprang to life.
Get close to Qin Feng?
If she could get him to mention her more often in the diary, wouldn't she be able to get a reward like that, too?
At the thought, Hu Liena straightened up and confidently promised:
"Don't worry, Teacher. I'll complete the mission! I'll go meet Qin Feng."
Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction, then a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"Investigate that 'Little Scumbag' as well."
"He's apparently a member of the Shrek Team. Judging by the diary, he may become a great enemy of Spirit Hall in the future."
"Since Qin Feng says he's going to beat him, you don't need to hold back, either."
"Find a chance and beat him to a pulp!"
Hu Liena nodded firmly, excitement flashing in her eyes.
"Yes, Teacher!"
Heaven Dou City, the Crown Prince's chambers.
After reading the final passage, Qian Renxue fell into thought.
"The Great Soul Arena. The Heaven Dou Team versus the Shrek Team?"
"Beat the Shrek Team to a pulp, beat Little Scumbag to a pulp... Could Little Scumbag be a member of Shrek?"
She pieced the information together and quickly reached a conclusion.
Looks like there'd be quite a show at the Great Soul Arena tomorrow.
But seeing the words "love-brained" appear in the diary again still rankled.
"Me, Qian Renxue, love-brained? What a joke!"