"What a pity. Nevertheless, you will both retain your status as honorary elders of Spirit Hall." Bibi Dong phrased it beautifully, a faint smile gracing her exquisite face, betraying none of the madness beneath.
With that, Bibi Dong took the scepter symbolizing the Pope's authority back from Chrysanthemum Douluo, then returned to her place.
Immediately afterward, two female cardinals stepped forward, lifted the ceremonial robes from the trays, and dressed the two women in them.
Though the scarlet robes reserved for Titled Douluos were formal attire, they were remarkably easy to put on.
Moreover, the robes had been tailored to their measurements and fit them perfectly.
After dressing the two women in their Titled Douluo robes, the female cardinals picked up the two Pope Tokens from the trays and presented them.
Shui Qinghan and Shui Qingrou accepted the Pope Tokens offered by the two female cardinals.
With that, the coronation ceremony for the newly ascended Titled Douluos was complete.
Next, their titles and names would be inscribed in Douluo Hall.
"You may continue up the mountain," Bibi Dong said.
Shui Qinghan and Shui Qingrou nodded slightly, then passed Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo, continuing toward Douluo Hall at the summit.
Spirit Hall Sacred Mountain was not tall, and they soon arrived before Douluo Hall.
"Come in." Qian Daoliu's voice came from within Douluo Hall.
Before his words had faded, the doors of Douluo Hall silently swung open.
The two women exchanged a glance, then stepped straight into Douluo Hall.
There were no lavish decorations inside Douluo Hall. The entire building was constructed from ancient, unadorned stone.
Yet a closer look revealed a faint golden sheen over those ancient stones.
Touching them would reveal a strange energy flowing through one's palm.
Apart from the entrance, the other three towering