Wang Yuyan stared at the scene, stunned!
Hu Liena had knelt down, right in front of her.
This couldn't be real, could it?
Wang Yuyan swallowed in disbelief, then instinctively pinched her thigh.
The sharp pain made her start to believe what she was seeing.
It was all real!
"What are you all doing?"
"Get out there and cheer His Holiness the Pope on!"
Just then, Chrysanthemum Douluo came out.
Seeing everyone standing there in a daze, he looked displeased!
Bibi Dong and Tang Hao were about to face off, and these Spirit Hall followers couldn't even read the room.
The contest between Tang Hao and Bibi Dong wasn't merely a fight for a place on the Combat Power Ranking. It was a clash between the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall.
But when Chrysanthemum Douluo spotted Wang Yuyan, he hurried over. "Oh, Her Highness the Saintess has come to work!"
In terms of status, Wang Yuyan—who enjoyed the privileges and authority of a Consecrator—ranked half a step above him as an Elder. He couldn't afford to slight her.
Though he didn't approve of this Saintess in the slightest, the Grand Consecrator had issued the order personally. He didn't dare disobey.
"Elder Ju, am I really the Adjudication Saintess now?"
Wang Yuyan swallowed, still finding it hard to believe.
But Chrysanthemum Douluo was an Elder. There was no way he would pull such an outrageous prank on her.
"Yes. You are now the Adjudication Saintess of Spirit Hall, with the privileges and authority of a Consecrator!"
"The Grand Consecrator issued the order personally a few days ago!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded, his tone grave and sincere. There was no sign of a lie, and he had no reason to lie to her.
"Oh my god, what happened a few days ago?"
"How did I become the Adjudication Saintess?"
"Elder Ju, can you tell me?"
Wang Yuyan had no idea how to describe what she was feeling.
This was too surreal.
A few days ago, she had been an ordinary Spirit Hall follower.
Now she had become Spirit Hall's Adjudication Saintess, with a status second only to the Pope and the several Consecrators.
It was like trading a musket for a cannon, like a barnyard chicken turning into a phoenix in the blink of an eye.
"Your Highness, I don't know either. I'm afraid you'll have to ask the Grand Consecrator."
"His Holiness the Pope and Tang Hao are about to face off. Why not come watch with me, Your Highness?"
"That way, everyone can learn who you are, making it easier for you to carry out your adjudication duties in Spirit Hall!"
Seeing that the match was about to begin, Chrysanthemum Douluo earnestly invited Wang Yuyan to watch from the city wall.
"Uh, all right!"
Wang Yuyan nodded and followed Chrysanthemum Douluo woodenly toward the city wall.
When she arrived, every Spirit Hall follower bowed to her.
The sheer weight of their respect made her uncomfortable.
"Yuyan, you're here!"
Qian Daoliu spotted Wang Yuyan and walked over to her with a kind smile.
His gentle manner sent a shock through everyone present.
My god!
Who exactly was Wang Yuyan?
The Grand Consecrator had come to welcome her himself, smiling so warmly and sincerely.
No one in Spirit Hall had ever seen Qian Daoliu act like this.
Could she be the Grand Consecrator's illegitimate daughter?
The thought struck everyone as entirely plausible.
Otherwise, why would Qian Daoliu have made her the Adjudication Saintess for no reason?
After all, even Saintesses had different ranks.
The Adjudication Saintess stood at the very top, in charge of all adjudication within Spirit Hall.
That was real power!
Unlike ordinary Saintesses, who had little power beyond their title.
"Greetings, Grand Consecrator!"
"May I ask, if it isn't too presumptuous, why you made me the Adjudication Saintess?"
Wang Yuyan was the sort of person who couldn't keep things bottled up. A little overwhelmed by the favor, she asked out of curiosity.
She wanted so badly to know the reason.
Everyone present pricked up their ears at her words.
They were all curious too, but no one had dared to ask.
"Well, that's confidential!"
"But don't worry. I would never harm you."
"Just go ahead and serve as the Adjudication Saintess in Spirit Hall. If anything comes up, tell your people what to do."
"From now on, whatever happens, you can come straight to me. You're free to enter the Angel Temple whenever you like!"
"For now, let's just watch the match."
"Pay close attention. You can learn a lot. If anything is unclear, feel free to ask."
Qian Daoliu showed not the slightest trace of airs around Wang Yuyan, nor did he dare to. His manner was extremely humble, and he even seemed to be trying to placate her.
Everyone who saw this was left too stunned to speak.
She could enter the Angel Temple whenever she liked. What kind of privilege was that?
Even Bibi Dong didn't have that right.
Wang Yuyan had to be Qian Daoliu's illegitimate daughter, a member of the Qian Clan. Otherwise, he wouldn't treat her with such care.
It was as good as confirmed!
"Uh, all right!"
"Thank you, Grand Consecrator!"
Seeing that he didn't want to answer, Wang Yuyan didn't press him. She could only stand awkwardly beside Qian Daoliu and watch.
At that moment, both her status as Adjudication Saintess and Qian Daoliu's treatment of her still felt like a dream. She couldn't quite come back to herself.
Hu Liena stared at Wang Yuyan, her eyes flashing with boundless hatred. She wanted to tear her to pieces and throw her to the dogs.
Why should some little bitch get to stand above her?
She refused to accept it!
"Little sister, you should accept reality."
"Wang Yuyan has the Grand Consecrator backing her. We can't beat her."
"Otherwise, even His Holiness the Pope won't be able to protect you!"
Seeing the vicious look on Hu Liena's face, Xie Yue feared she might do something foolish. He gripped her hand tightly to comfort her.
"Brother, don't worry. I won't do anything stupid."
Feeling Xie Yue's concern, Hu Liena forced a faint smile.
No matter what, she wouldn't let Wang Yuyan stand above her. She had to find a way to get rid of her.
"Bibi Dong, do you know how your husband, Qian Xunji, died?"
"I killed him with a single swing of my hammer."
"If you want revenge for Qian Xunji, then come at me. I, Tang Hao, will take you on."
"Today, I'll smash you into a pulp with my Clear Sky Hammer and make the might of the Clear Sky Sect ring out!"
Tang Hao glared at Bibi Dong, his eyes full of hostility.
He had known for a long time that his grandfather, Tang Chen, had returned, but he hadn't found the time to go back to the Clear Sky Sect.
Now that Tang Chen had returned, he no longer needed to fear Qian Daoliu.
With Qian Daoliu out of the way, he feared no one in Spirit Hall!
Not even His Holiness the Pope, Bibi Dong, or the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo!
"Quite the braggart!"
"Do you really think that just because Tang Chen has returned, this seat can't do anything to you?"
"Someone, issue the order! Put Tang Hao on the wanted list across the entire continent. Make him pay for what he said today!"
Qian Daoliu was furious.
Tang Hao's words had struck a raw nerve.
And Tang Hao had brought it up on the Sky Screen today just to slap Spirit Hall in the face.
If Qian Daoliu did nothing, it would only bring shame upon Spirit Hall.
"Yes, Grand Consecrator!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo replied, immediately passing on the order.
"Hmph, Tang Hao has gone too far. Isn't he just slapping Spirit Hall in the face?"
"Grand Consecrator, I don't think just putting Tang Hao on the wanted list is enough. The Clear Sky Sect should be held responsible too and give us an explanation!"
"Otherwise, where does that leave Spirit Hall's dignity?"
Wang Yuyan couldn't stand Tang Hao's attitude. What was there to be so arrogant about? He was just asking for a beating.
"Yuyan, you're right."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, carry it out. Send people to put pressure on the Clear Sky Sect immediately!"
Qian Daoliu didn't hesitate to agree, without giving any thought to whether Wang Yuyan's opinion was right or wrong.
Everyone looked at what had just happened and gained a deeper understanding of Wang Yuyan's authority.
She wasn't merely the Adjudication Saintess. She was plainly the Grand Consecrator's spokesperson.
"Tang Hao, you're too arrogant!"
"Do you really think I'm afraid of your lousy Clear Sky Hammer?"
"In my eyes, you're less than nothing."
"If you've got the guts, come at me!"
"Let's see if I don't smash that lousy hammer of yours to pieces!"
Bibi Dong seethed with fury and summoned her Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul.
At that moment, the Sky Screen was introducing Bibi Dong's details.
When her profile appeared on the Sky Screen, everyone was stunned!