Abolish Bibi Dong's position as Pope, nationwide manhunt

"I have no other choice. Martial Soul Hall is the sacred ground of the soul master world; I cannot allow someone who murdered their sovereign and master to remain as Pope. Otherwise, I cannot appease the disciples within, and we will be mocked by those outside," Qian Daoliu said with a touch of helplessness.

"Hmph, I murdered my sovereign and master—you have known about this for a long time, haven't you? What, because the people outside didn't know, you could turn a blind eye, but now that they know, you must start upholding the dignity of Martial Soul Hall? Qian Daoliu, you are truly hypocritical!" Bibi Dong sneered at Qian Daoliu.

Hypocritical...

Qian Daoliu lowered his eyes, thinking back to how he had clearly known the reason for Qian Xunji's death, yet to cooperate with Bibi Dong's framing of Tang Hao, he had still taken his sword and left Martial Soul City to hunt him down.

"Sigh~" He could not help but let out a sigh.

"Yes, I am indeed a hypocritical person. Perhaps that is why the great Angel God did not choose me as her successor," Qian Daoliu said, turning to look at the Angel God Statue behind him.

"Hmph! I have been Pope for nearly thirteen years, Qian Daoliu. You cannot remove me from this position with just a single word!" Bibi Dong still wanted to struggle.

After all, if she lost the position of Pope, the difficulty of her revenge against this world would increase significantly.

She was still in the process of undergoing her God Trial, and she was not even certain if she could pass all the Rakshasa God trials to eventually reach level one hundred and become a god.

If she failed to pass them all, at her strongest, she would be nothing more than a level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo like Qian Daoliu. As such, she would never be able to destroy Martial Soul Hall or this world!

"I know that over the years you have cultivated many people and planted them throughout Martial Soul Hall, but none of them are Title Douluo; they cannot stop my decision. If you cooperate with me and leave the papal throne, I will not purge those people. I will leave them to you, allowing you to manage them from the shadows until Qian Renxue returns," Qian Daoliu offered.

Hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression softened slightly, though she remained dissatisfied. "You want me to hide in the shadows and pull the strings? Does that mean I can no longer appear openly in Martial Soul Hall?"

"Correct. Furthermore, I will issue an order for your arrest across the entire continent."

"Qian Daoliu, you..." Bibi Dong grew anxious.

"This is necessary. Once your murder of your master is exposed and you are stripped of the papal throne, Martial Soul Hall must take a stance. If we do not issue a warrant for your arrest, how can we answer to the many disciples? How can we answer to the world?" Qian Daoliu countered.

"..." Bibi Dong remained silent.

Seeing her silence, Qian Daoliu also fell quiet. After a long while, he waved his hand at her, his voice sounding weary. "Go. Tomorrow I will announce to the entire continent that your position as Pope has been revoked and that you have fled during the chaos."

"Where should I go?"

"The world is vast. Where you go is up to you."

"Understood." Bibi Dong ultimately accepted Qian Daoliu's terms. She spoke coldly, then turned and walked away.

Watching her leave, once her figure disappeared, Golden Crocodile Douluo immediately asked Qian Daoliu, "Great Elder, why not just kill her? Her ambition is too great; I fear she will become a threat to Qian Renxue in the future."

"She is, after all, Qian Renxue's mother. I... cannot let Qian Renxue become an orphan." Qian Daoliu shook his head.

"With you here, Qian Renxue is not an orphan!"

"I cannot stay with Qian Renxue forever. Once I complete my mission... sigh!" Qian Daoliu sighed helplessly.

The next morning, at dawn.

Martial Soul City released two public notices.

First: Following an investigation by the Worship Hall, it has been confirmed that Bibi Dong assassinated the former Pope Qian Xunji through despicable means, framed Clear Sky Douluo, and deceived the elders and high priests to ascend to the papal throne. Her actions are devoid of conscience and condemned by both man and god! Last night, Great Elder Qian Daoliu issued a decree stripping her of the papal throne and ordering her imprisonment. However, taking advantage of the unrest in the city, she wounded three elders and fled to avoid punishment. Her conduct is malicious, and her crimes are compounded!

Martial Soul Hall hereby announces to the entire continent that Bibi Dong is expelled from Martial Soul Hall. We no longer recognize her as a member and have issued a warrant for her arrest. Anyone who can capture her alive or present her remains will be rewarded with one Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone and five million Gold Soul Coins!

Second: Martial Soul Hall will not lift its hostility toward Clear Sky Sect simply because the former Pope's death had another culprit. The fact remains that Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, who wounded the former Pope, bears inescapable responsibility for the assassination!

As the sect to which Tang Hao belongs, Clear Sky Sect is also to blame!

Therefore, Martial Soul Hall and Clear Sky Sect remain hostile factions.

These two notices spread rapidly across the continent.

In Heaven Dou City, at the Four Seasons Inn.

Sunlight filtered through the window, spilling onto the bed and providing a warm, comfortable feeling.

Xue Hen rubbed his eyes, then slowly opened them and sat up.

He had rested quite well last night. He wondered if the person who had been hindering him, Qian Renxue, had fared the same?

"Heh." With a soft chuckle, Xue Hen threw off the quilt, climbed out of bed, stretched his joints, changed his clothes, and strode out of the room.

He had already set his plans for the day before going to sleep last night.

The Sky Screen showed that Bibi Dong viewed him as an enemy, so it was only reasonable for him to pay a visit to the nearest Heaven Dou City Martial Soul Holy Hall under her command, right?

"Guest, Your Excellency Xue... Xue Hen?" The front desk manager looked at Xue Hen, who was not wearing a mask this time, and was stunned for a moment before his face turned incredibly excited.

"You, you..."

"I would like to extend my stay for a few more days. Here is the payment; my room number is 206." Xue Hen handed a Gold Soul Coin to the manager.

"Yes, yes..." The manager was so excited and nervous that he could barely speak clearly. However, his professional training prompted him to quickly reach out and take the Gold Soul Coin Xue Hen offered, then provide the change.

At the same time, other guests eating breakfast on the first floor heard the manager's excited voice, looked over, and then all became equally excited and nervous.

Your Excellency Xue Hen, the living Your Excellency Xue Hen!

So what those people said was true; he really had come to Heaven Dou City!

"Your, Your Excellency, please enjoy your breakfast." After handing over the change, the manager turned and brought out a breakfast for Xue Hen.

"Mm." Xue Hen nodded, took the breakfast, and found a seat. Ignoring the gazes fixed upon him and the hushed whispers of others, he began to eat on his own.

After eating his fill, he stood up, left the inn, and strode toward the Martial Soul Holy Temple.

Without his mask, he was watched by countless people as he walked down the street, and his movements were quickly noted by many factions within the city, who deduced his destination based on the route Xue Hen was taking.

Hiss~ Suddenly, the heads of these factions could not help but gasp in cold air.

Xue Hen... he was going to the Martial Soul Holy Temple?!

Inside the Martial Soul Holy Temple, the Platinum Bishop Salas, who had received the news and reached the same conclusion, saw his expression change instantly.

Is this... coming for me?