Bibi Dong Faces a Palace Coup

Xue Hen was a disowned prince of the Balaque Kingdom. The only information revealed about him on the Sky Screen previously was that he possessed extraordinary talent, having awakened Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, and that he had successfully taken revenge after diligent cultivation; nothing else was known.

Although, thanks to the powerful influence of the System, as the Reality Rate increased, many people in various places began to "recall" that they had once seen the "Super Douluo-Xue Hen," whether in coastal cities or at the Great Soul Arena. Regardless, it remained a fact that he had lacked any real reputation in the spirit master world before this.

For someone with immense strength but no prior fame to suddenly begin making waves in the spirit master world immediately after being exposed on the Sky Screen was, to some extent, abrupt.

His previous rampage at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could still be justified as an act of revenge, but what about afterwards? What would be the reason for that?

Therefore, to flesh out his persona and ensure the continued rise of the Reality Rate, Xue Hen felt it was necessary to lay some groundwork.

His original plan had been to accept the recruitment of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, putting on a facade of standing with the Heaven Dou Empire. By engaging in various conflicts against Martial Soul Hall and the Star Luo Empire, he could have justified his permanent, high-profile presence in the spirit master world.

However, this plan was hindered by Qian Renxue's actions in poisoning the relationship between her and Emperor Xue Ye.

After all, Emperor Xue Ye was so shameless that, in order to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had agreed to Kundera's demand to exile him from the royal family, even going so far as to claim he had been deceived. If he were to accept an invitation from such a man, setting aside his persona, Qian Renxue herself would certainly grow suspicious. What would his true motives be?

Thus, he had no choice but to change his strategy.

Now that he knew Bibi Dong viewed him as an enemy, he had to do something to retaliate or, at the very least, make her pay, given that such a powerful spirit master in the world was targeting him.

This... this was the perfect opportunity for him to step into the spotlight and make his mark on the spirit master world!

"Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Martial Soul Holy Temple in Heaven Dou City, was handpicked by Bibi Dong. Since she views me as an enemy, it is only reasonable that I pay a visit to her capable subordinate tomorrow and uproot her influence in Heaven Dou City, right?" Looking toward the direction of the Martial Soul Holy Temple, Xue Hen thought with a smile.

On the other side, in Martial Soul City.

Inside the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong was being cornered.

"Your Holiness the Pope, please explain: is everything said on the Sky Screen just now true? Was the late Emperor truly murdered by you?" Lingyuan Douluo stood before the steps, looking up at Bibi Dong, who sat on the throne above.

"..." Bibi Dong remained silent, her grip on her scepter tightening.

"Lingyuan, how can you speak to Her Holiness the Pope like that? Just because that brat Yuan Qi said on the Sky Screen that Her Holiness is the culprit, does that make it true? Her Holiness was the late Emperor's beloved disciple. It was he who bestowed upon her the title of Saintess and established her as the heir to the Papal throne. Given such great kindness, how could she possibly harm him?" Chrysanthemum Douluo said to Lingyuan Douluo.

"Yue Guan, I am asking the Pope, not you. Besides, didn't you curse Her Holiness as a 'stinking woman' on the Sky Screen, complaining that she meddled too much? What, do you have no grievances against her now?"

"I, this... how could I know about future events? Your Holiness, I have always been loyal to you, never harboring the slightest disrespect!" Chrysanthemum Douluo's face changed drastically as he hurriedly explained to Bibi Dong.

"Loyal? Yue Guan, you and Gui Mei were the late Emperor's right-hand men back then. How can you face him like this?" Ghost Leopard Douluo glared at Yue Guan, speaking coldly.

"I... there is no evidence that the late Emperor was murdered by Her Holiness!" Yue Guan shouted.

"The Sky Screen stated it clearly! And thinking back now, the late Emperor's passing was indeed sudden," Demon Bear Douluo suddenly interjected from the side.

"What was sudden about it?" Ghost Douluo frowned. "The late Emperor was severely wounded by Tang Hao using the Clear Sky Sect's Ring Detonation Secret Technique. Old Ghost and I carried him back, and he succumbed to his injuries."

"The point is that he succumbed to his injuries! When you two brought him back, I happened to be in the city. Upon hearing the news, I immediately went to visit him. Although his aura was weak, he was not on the verge of death. How could he have suddenly passed away that very night?"

As he spoke, Demon Bear Douluo looked at Bibi Dong on the throne, took a step forward, and demanded, "It was you, wasn't it? You took advantage of his critical condition and ambushed him?"

"Demon Bear, you cannot speak recklessly!" Ghost Douluo warned him.

"Whether I am speaking recklessly or stating the truth, I ask Her Holiness to give us a direct answer!" Demon Bear Douluo placed his right hand over his left chest and spoke to Bibi Dong with grave seriousness.

As he finished, Lingyuan Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo stepped forward, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Demon Bear Douluo, staring directly at Bibi Dong.

On the high platform, Bibi Dong sat on the Papal throne, looking down at the three of them with icy eyes.

To think... there were still people who wanted to seek justice for Qian Xunji.

How ironic, how pathetic this world was.

Indeed, a world as wretched as this deserves to be completely destroyed by me!

"Your Holiness is silent... does this mean you admit it?" Lingyuan Douluo asked with a raised eyebrow, beginning to secretly circulate her spirit power, ready to activate her Martial Soul Possession at any moment.

"Your Holiness, tell them quickly that what Yuan Qi said on the Sky Screen is false, that the late Emperor was not—"

"It is true. It is all true!" Before Yue Guan could finish, Bibi Dong finally spoke, her voice cold as she addressed them all.

"What?" Upon hearing this, the expressions of Yue Guan and Gui Mei changed simultaneously.

It was... actually true?!

"BOOM!"

"BOOM!"

"BOOM!"

Three powerful surges of spirit power erupted. Yue Guan and Gui Mei were startled and looked over to see Lingyuan Douluo, Ghost Leopard Douluo, and Demon Bear Douluo activating their Martial Souls, with spirit rings rising from beneath their feet.

"Since you admit it, as Elders of Martial Soul Hall, we must fulfill our duty and purge the traitor who murdered our sovereign and usurped the throne!" Demon Bear Douluo roared.

With that, the three of them leaped into the air, completing their Martial Soul Possession mid-flight, and struck toward Bibi Dong on the platform.

"You three think you can avenge Qian Xunji? You... are you even worthy?!" Bibi Dong's pupils dilated. The Death Spider Emperor appeared behind her, and nine spirit rings—Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red—flashed rapidly. A terrifying aura exploded from her body as she swung her scepter with force at the three attackers.

"RUMBLE!!!"

The next second, a series of earth-shattering sounds of battle echoed through the Pope's Palace.

[Fictional Character: Descendant of the Sun God-Yuan Qi.

Reality Rate: 47.29％→48％→49.22％]

"Deciding to have Yuan Qi appear on the Sky Screen was the right choice; his Reality Rate has increased as well." After finalizing his plans for tomorrow, Xue Hen changed his clothes and lay down on the bed, intending to rest. He glanced at the System Panel before sleeping and nodded with satisfaction upon seeing the rise in Yuan Qi's Reality Rate.

Then, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Meanwhile, in the Pope's Palace, the battle between Bibi Dong and the trio of Demon Bear Douluo grew increasingly intense.