What Exactly Was Their Goal?!

At the east gate of Heaven Dou City, deafening cheers and shouts of battle mingled together. The Spirit Hall Pope Bibi Dong, the mysterious Qian Renxue, and the young Lin Xia, like three sharp Holy Sword, completely severed the backbone of the beast tide.

Without the support of the Pollution Source Yu Xiaogang and the will of the God of Wrath, the remaining Mutated Beast Horde, under the Vine Strangling, the purification of the Withered Purple Light and the Sacred Golden Flame, melted and dissipated rapidly like snow under the scorching sun.

However, Lou Gao, far from the center of the battlefield and in relative safety, the Xue Ye the Heaven Dou Empire, along with Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, and other high-ranking officials, did not look good. Instead, they were shrouded in a gloomy cloud of doubt.

"His Majesty..."

Ning Fengzhi frowned, his gaze fixed on the three dazzling figures on the battlefield, especially Qian Renxue, who wielded pure, Sacred Golden Flame and had six outstretched wings on her back.

"Who exactly is that woman? Her Angel Spirit is far more sacred and pure than any member of the Angel Clan recorded in the Spirit Hall! And her strength... is actually comparable to that of Pope Bibi Dong?"

The Xue Ye's face was ashen, his hands gripping the battlements tightly, his knuckles white.

He watched as Bibi Dong and the mysterious woman swept across the battlefield with Thunderous Might force, easily dismantling the terrifying beast tide that the imperial army had struggled to withstand despite their bloody battles.

This should have been an inspiring scene, but instead it sent a chill down his spine.

"Since the Pope has taken action, we naturally have no right to object, after all, the Spirit Hall is nominally a guardian force of the continent."

The sounds of the Xue Ye were low and suppressed, carrying a hint of barely Frisk humiliation.

"But... that Qian Renxue! Why is she working so hard? Even... before the Imperial army could, she firmly grasped this 'merit' that turned the tide? Is she trying to win over the hearts of the Spirit Hall? But what she's winning over is the hearts of the Heaven Dou Empire!"

Bone Douluo Gu Rong snorted coldly, his voice hoarse and filled with anger.

"Hmph, this is more than just stealing credit! Pope Bibi Dong's personal presence is already a rare occurrence, and now such a powerful and mysterious woman has appeared... This is as if the Spirit Hall is treating Heaven Dou City like their backyard, arbitrarily sending their top combat forces to 'clean up the trash'!"

"Do they still see His Majesty? Do they still see the Heaven Dou Empire?"

Although Sword Douluo Chen Xin did not speak, his eyes were sharp as swords as he stared intently at Qian Renxue's every move, trying to find clues from her actions and aura.

He too was filled with doubts.

When did the Spirit Hall begin to hide such a peerless genius?

Her appearance was definitely not for a pure purpose.

Winning people's hearts and minds?

Are merely some corrupted Soul Beast enough to warrant the Pope and this mysterious woman taking action simultaneously?

The input and output are completely disproportionate!

Ning Fengzhi, being the most meticulous, slowly shook his head.

"I'm afraid... it's not as simple as winning people's hearts. Have you noticed that Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's attitude towards Lin Xia... is quite unusual?"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the ravaged battlefield, and said in a low voice:

"Furthermore, what is Pope Bibi Dong's status? Why would she personally take action, even at the cost of consuming her own life force, just to cleanse these 'filthy creations'?"

"This is illogical in itself. Unless... something behind these Mutated Beast tides is far more terrifying than what we see, even threatening the foundation of the Spirit Hall, or... they have a reason to take action?"

This speculation weighed even heavier on the hearts of Xue Ye and the others.

The Spirit Hall's motives remain a mystery, as does the newly emerged Qian Renxue's identity.

In this sudden disaster, the Heaven Dou Empire not only suffered heavy losses, but also seemed to have become a pawn kept in the dark and manipulated at will.

This sense of powerlessness and the frustration of being excluded from the core made these high-ranking officials of the empire extremely uneasy.

"Check!"

The Xue Ye spat out a single word through gritted teeth, his eyes icy cold.

"At all costs, find out everything about Qian Renxue! I need to know what they're plotting!"

On the battlefield, as the last mutated Iron-Armored Rhino turned to ashes amidst the Vine Strangling and Sacred Fire, the deafening cheers finally reached their climax.

The soldiers, exhausted yet excited, chanted the names of His Holiness the Pope and His Holy Son Linxia.

Bibi Dong's deep purple light slowly receded, restoring her Pope grace and majesty, though a trace of weariness lingered between her brows.

Qian Renxue also retracted her Six-Winged Angel form. Her golden pupils swept over the cheering crowd, and her gaze finally landed on Lin Xia, carrying a hint of barely Frisk gentleness.

The three exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, their figures flashed simultaneously, transforming into three streaks of light that vanished from their original spot, leaving behind only countless reverent gazes.

They did not stop to accept any thanks or inquiries, but went straight back to the Spirit Hall's temporary base in Heaven Dou City.

The room was quiet, but the atmosphere was far from relaxed.

Di Tian's heavy warning was etched into Lin Xia's heart like a cold brand.

He looked at his outstretched palm, at the Reverse Scale from the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena. Although its light was dim, it still emitted a faint silver glow and spatial fluctuations, reminding him of the level of battle he had just experienced.

Power! He had never Covet power as much as he did at this moment!

It's not just about protecting yourself and those around you, but also about having a foothold in the impending storm that may sweep through the Divine Realm, and even... becoming the one who wields the chess pieces!

After a moment of silence, Lin Xia raised her head, her gaze fixed intently on Qian Renxue, her voice carrying a hint of determination.

"Sister Xue'er".

Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, meeting his solemn gaze.

"Xiao Xia, what's wrong?"

Do you know about... the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?

Lin Xia asked, word by word.

"Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, then she nodded.

"Of course I know. It's the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, always kept in the deepest part of the royal treasury, its symbolic significance outweighing its practical use. I... once saw it when I was in the palace."

Bibi Dong also cast a probing glance, wondering why Lin Xia had suddenly brought up this royal treasure.

Lin Xia took a deep breath and dropped a bombshell.

"Sister Xue'er, teacher, I need it! This Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is not just a symbolic treasure! It... contains the Sea God's legacy!"

"What?!"

"The Sea God Inheritance?!"

Even with Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's composure, they couldn't help but gasp in surprise, their pupils suddenly contracting!

Bibi Dong's purple eyes flashed with a sharp light, and Qian Renxue subconsciously took a step forward.

Sea God!

That's First-Level God on the same level as Angel God and Rakshasa God!

What does this inheritance signify?

It signifies a stairway to the Divine Realm, a path to unparalleled power!

The shock of this news was no less than the shock of learning about the existence of the God of Wrath!

Qian Renxue reacted the fastest; almost without hesitation, she said decisively:

"Okay! I'll go get it in a bit!"

Bibi Dong quickly recovered from her initial shock and gave Lin Xia a deep look.

This disciple always seems to have access to core secrets that ordinary people can't even imagine. She said in a deep voice:

"Xiao Xia, are you sure? This matter is of great importance. The Sea God Inheritance is no small thing."

Both she and Qian Renxue have received divine inheritances and are well aware of the dangers and opportunities involved.

Lin Xia nodded emphatically.

"Absolutely certain! Her Gu Yuena mentioned that I need greater power, and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the key to unlocking the Sea God Inheritance."

"This is the fastest and most likely way I can think of to obtain powerful god-level strength! I must try it!"