Meanwhile, Spirit Hall...
The news of the destruction of the Strength Clan also reached Bibi Dong's ears.
After investigating the scene, Yue Guan and Gui Mei rushed back to the Pope Palace to report.
Yue Guan bowed and spoke:
" Your His Holiness the Pope, the entire Strength Clan has been wiped out. Deep claw marks were left at the scene, along with residual Soul Power fluctuations from a ferocious beast-like Martial Soul. I suspect it was the work of Xiong Jun."
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of the throne:
" Xiong Jun? Is that the powerful figure who defeated Qian Jun and Jiang Mo Douluo in Jiang Mo?"
"Exactly." Yue Guan nodded. "Besides him, there is no one else on the continent who could leave claw marks of this caliber."
Bibi Dong frowned. "Why would he make a move against the Strength Clan? It's just a single-attribute clan; it's not worth him personally intervening."
Gui Mei stepped forward and continued, " Your His Holiness the Pope, your subordinates haven't been able to find the specific reason either, but rumors have already spread among the people. Many people believe it's the work of the Spirit Hall, because the Strength Clan was once affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect, and everyone thinks we are purging the old members of the Clear Sky Sect."
Bibi Dong's temple throbbed slightly, and her expression darkened.
"They're good at putting labels on us, though."
She scoffed coldly, but made no intention of clarifying the situation.
The more you try to explain these rumors, the worse they become. Instead of wasting time explaining, it's better to focus on the important matters at hand.
Bibi Dong waved her hand, changing the subject. "Let's not talk about that for now. How's Shen Yifeng doing these days?"
Yue Guan immediately replied, "Your Majesty, Shen Yifeng has led his team to a perfect record, winning each match with great ease. So far, he has not revealed his true strength and is unfathomable. The women around him are also extraordinary, especially Gu Yuena, whose aura is so subtle that I cannot see through her at all."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong fell into deep thought.
A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
This Shen Yifeng is indeed a rare genius.
To possess such strength at such a young age is far superior to Hu Liena, and even surpasses Yue Guan and Gui Mei at their peak.
If we can recruit him to the Spirit Hall, he will definitely be a great help in unifying the continent in the future.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, would you allow us to attempt to make contact?" Gui Mei asked tentatively, noticing her expression.
Bibi Dong came to her senses but did not immediately agree.
She pondered for a moment and said, "No rush. This person's background is unknown. Making a move rashly might alert him. You all continue to keep an eye on him and wait until the competition is over before finding an opportunity to pass on the message."
She paused, then added, "Also, investigate whether Xiong Jun and Shen Yifeng are related. The Strength Clan just caused trouble for Shen Yifeng a few days ago, and then they were wiped out. The timing is too coincidental."
Yue Guan and Gui Mei responded in unison, "Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope."
The two bowed and withdrew, and the Pope Palace returned to silence.
Bibi Dong gazed at the light outside the palace, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.
It would be best if we could use Shen Yifeng as a chess piece.
If not...
A slight smile played on her lips, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
Then we absolutely cannot leave them as the opposite side.
Inside the other side of the Worship Hall.
After Qian Jun and Jiang Mo returned to the Spirit Hall, they intended to keep quiet about the defeat, and the elders tacitly refrained from asking further questions.
On this day, Qian Daoliu personally issued an order, summoning the two to the Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu stood with his back to the two people in front of the Angel Statue, his voice devoid of emotion.
"I know you were defeated by Xiong Jun."
He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two men. "I just didn't expect that even with you brothers working together, you would still lose."
Thousand Jun Douluo stepped forward, his tone tinged with resentment.
"Brother, it's not that we brothers didn't try our best, it's just that Xiong Jun is too strong. His physical body is ridiculously strong, and his moves are exceptionally domineering. Even our combined efforts couldn't seriously injure him."
The Jiang Mo nodded in agreement. "Yes, brother, his Soul Power is unfathomable, completely unlike a normal human. Even if the two of us brothers joined forces, we definitely wouldn't last more than a hundred moves."
Qian Daoliu stopped criticizing and walked into the hall with his hands behind his back.
He had been busy dealing with the affairs of the Angel God Temple, and only today did he have time to seriously consider this top expert who had suddenly emerged on the continent.
There are very few people on the entire continent who can defeat two Titled Douluo working together in a head-on confrontation.
Just then, footsteps could be heard outside the hall.
Golden Crocodile Douluo strode in, carrying the heavy aura of someone who had long held a high position. He overheard the conversation as soon as he entered and immediately spoke up.
"Brother, since that Xiong Jun is so arrogant, why don't I go and meet him? I haven't left the Worship Hall for decades, so this is a good opportunity to stretch my muscles."
Upon hearing this, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo exchanged a glance.
A hint of anticipation flashed in both of their eyes.
Golden Crocodile Douluo is the second strongest in the Worship Hall, far surpassing them in strength. If the second brother were to make a move, he might very well be able to defeat Xiong Jun.
He is also older than his older brother.
While there was anticipation, there was also a lingering unease. Even their combined strength was easily defeated; could Second Brother really pull it off?
Qian Daoliu did not immediately agree and fell into thought.
Golden Crocodile Douluo Level 98, Martial Soul Golden Crocodile King. His defense and attack power are among the top in the continent, so theoretically, he has a good chance of winning.
But he still felt somewhat uncertain.
Xiong Jun's appearance was too sudden, and his strength was ridiculously strong. If even Golden Crocodile was defeated by him, then this person's strength had probably already touched the threshold of godhood.
He paused for a moment, then looked up at the Golden Crocodile.
"There's no rush yet."
Qian Daoliu spoke slowly, "If you act rashly and fail, it will only shake the foundation of the Spirit Hall. First, send someone to investigate his background and what his relationship with Shen Yifeng really is."
He paused, then added, "The recent annihilation of the Strength Clan was most likely his doing. There must be a reason behind the annihilation of a clan without cause. We'll discuss taking action after we've investigated."
Although Golden Crocodile Douluo was itching to fight, he didn't refute it.
"Alright, let's wait and see. I want to see just who this Xiong Jun really is."
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo also breathed a sigh of relief.
If Brother Golden Crocodile really makes a move, regardless of victory or defeat, the Worship Hall will be dragged into the turmoil. It would be much safer to investigate the details first.
The hall fell silent again, with only the Angel God Statue standing quietly, reflecting the figures of the group, each lost in their own thoughts.
Golden Crocodile Douluo thought for a moment, then said, "Brother, when can I go? I can't wait."
Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment before replying, "Go again in three days to confirm the relationship between Xiong Jun and this Xiong Jun Shen Yifeng. Xue'er has been mentioning their relationship quite a bit in recent news."
If Shen Yifeng is indeed pretending to be weak while actually being strong, then we'll be in trouble.
The Spirit Hall can't stop Xiong Jun; he can't be the only one behind Xiong Jun.
Having lived this long, I should at least be a little more cautious.
"Alright, since we can't beat them anyway, we might as well recruit them. I'm even willing to give up my Second Worship, as long as he's willing."
Golden Crocodile Douluo is getting on in years, and he does hope that the Worship Hall will gain another powerful figure.
"Second brother, don't be in a hurry."
"You can fight him first, it's not too late."