The Dispute Within Douluo Hall

Spirit City, Douluo Hall.

Surrounded by golden plaques, a massive statue of the sacred Six-Winged Angel stood at the center of the great hall.

Before the statue stood seven figures, each radiating an aura far beyond that of ordinary Titled Douluo. The elderly man at their head seemed to resonate with the statue itself, as though he had become one with heaven and earth.

They were the seven great consecrators of Spirit Hall.

The strongest among them was Angel Douluo, Qian Daoliu!

As peak experts of the world, the seven consecrators of Spirit Hall had long since shed most worldly desires.

To them, aside from Spirit Hall's prosperity and the Angel God's inheritance, their only wish was to improve their cultivation and seek further breakthroughs.

Thus, the seven of them rarely left their doors, dedicating themselves to meditation and arduous cultivation. Douluo Hall was usually silent.

But today seemed somewhat different...

Usually stern and imposing, Qian Daoliu was actually smiling as he held a letter. Yet, as old companions of many years, the other consecrators could sense his concern.

And it seemed to be no small concern!

Unwilling to act presumptuously before Golden Crocodile Douluo, the others could only secretly signal to Azure Luan Douluo, who ranked third.

"Big Brother, a letter from Xiaoxue?" Cursing this group for their lack of loyalty, Azure Luan Douluo could only probe personally.

Could Xiaoxue have suffered some grievance in the Heaven Dou Empire?

Sigh... They had never agreed with her going undercover in the first place.

"Yes, it's a letter from Xiaoxue."

Qian Daoliu looked up and saw the gazes of the five consecrators. Catching Golden Crocodile Douluo's look from the corner of his eye, how could he not know what they were thinking?

He handed over the letter in his hand.

"Since you're curious, then have a look."

A gentle light flickered in Qian Daoliu's eyes. "This time, Xiaoxue didn't write about Heaven Dou. She wrote about us old fellows. At first, I could barely believe Xiaoxue had written it."

"She mentioned us?"

The consecrators immediately became interested.

Other than Qian Daoliu, who among those present had descendants? And back then, Qian Xunji had been busy, while Bibi Dong had hated Qian Renxue. With no one to care for her, she had lived in Consecration Hall since childhood. Which of these honorary grandfathers had not cherished her to the bone?

So, upon learning that the letter mentioned them, they immediately became like a group of old children. Just as they were about to fight over it, a hand intercepted it midway and it landed in Golden Crocodile Douluo's grasp.

Feeling ten pairs of eyes turn toward him, Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced back.

Golden Crocodile Douluo: "What? You want to snatch it?"

The other five consecrators: "..."

How would they dare? How would they dare? They were furious, but dared not speak!

As his gaze swept over the letter, Golden Crocodile Douluo's previously stern face immediately broke into a smile. "No wonder you were smiling so happily, Big Brother. It seems Xiaoxue has truly grown sensible over these years."

Hearing this, the other five became even more curious. The moment they took the letter from Golden Crocodile Douluo, they gathered around to read it.

Then, one by one, they understood.

"Xiaoxue really has grown up. She even knows to worry about us now."

"Indeed. No wonder Big Brother said he could hardly believe it just now."

"Who said they could hardly believe it?" The Fifth Consecrator, Light Feather Douluo, spoke with righteous indignation. "Big Brother, I'd say you were in the wrong here. What right did you have to say you still found it hard to believe Xiaoxue wrote this?"

"Xiaoxue has always been this kind of child."

Those words immediately enlightened the other consecrators. Those who had already spoken immediately changed their tune, while those who had not also began "criticizing" him.

For a moment, even Qian Daoliu did not know what to say.

After that little farce ended, the consecrators returned to reading the letter and naturally came to understand Qian Daoliu's concerns.

"Big Brother, you really don't need to worry."

Golden Crocodile Douluo, the oldest in age and second only in status, spoke first. "That woman Bibi Dong never liked Xiaoxue to begin with. To put it bluntly, she could even be said to hate her. In my view, if Xiaoxue wants to sever their mother-daughter relationship, that woman would be delighted."

"Exactly."

Light Feather Douluo sat in his chair, one foot planted on the seat and the other dangling in midair.

"Back then, Xiaoxue was so angry over this that she went undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire. Her cultivation has even fallen behind over these years. But what about her mother? Has she ever shown any concern? Her thoughts are probably completely focused on that female disciple. If you ask me..."

"Fifth!"

Seeing Qian Daoliu's expression darken slightly, Azure Luan Douluo immediately rebuked him and stopped him.

Because if Light Feather Douluo kept talking, he would likely say next, "Bibi Dong never treated Xiaoxue as her daughter in the first place. She treats that female disciple as her own child instead."

How unpleasant would that be?

But stopping him did not mean Azure Luan Douluo disagreed with Light Feather Douluo's view.

On the contrary, he actually agreed with it very much.

Lion Douluo, Qianjun, and Demon Subduing felt the same way.

"Big Brother, I say you should leave this matter alone."

"Exactly."

"..."

"Sigh..."

Listening to them, Qian Daoliu could not help but sigh.

"But once Xiaoxue makes such a decision, there will be no room for reconciliation between mother and daughter. The Pope will likely also..."

"Big Brother!"

Before Qian Daoliu could finish, Golden Crocodile Douluo interrupted him. "If you ask me, since Xiaoxue already thinks this way, we should simply see it through completely. Strip that woman of her position as Pope and return the position to Xiaoxue!"

"Besides, she hasn't done a very good job these past years. Even though I rarely go out, I've still heard news of the Fallen Ones beginning to stir. In my view, that woman can't manage things properly either."

If they tore away the last shred of pretense and put it bluntly...

It was simply eliminating dissidents!

Golden Crocodile Douluo held the greatest objections toward Bibi Dong.

He had heard about the great uproar caused by the former Spirit Hall Saintess and a piece of trash from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

And since Bibi Dong was not a member of the Qian family, Golden Crocodile Douluo's dissatisfaction only ran deeper! If not for her status as Qian Renxue's mother, he would have opposed Qian Daoliu's decision from the start.

Now that Xiaoxue herself wanted to sever their mother-daughter relationship, how could Golden Crocodile Douluo allow Bibi Dong to remain Pope and throw all of Spirit Hall into chaos?

Upon hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's suggestion, the other five consecrators also voiced their agreement. First, because of Xiaoxue; second, because they had long disliked Bibi Dong's conduct thus far.

They also wanted Spirit Hall to remain strong and prosperous.

"Big Brother, back then, because Xunji had died and Xiaoxue was still young, you supported her ascension. Though we complained, we still supported you. But if you still protect that woman this time, none of us brothers will agree. These troubling matters within Spirit Hall need an explanation eventually. We can't keep ignoring them forever, can we?"

Lion Douluo stepped forward and launched into a lengthy argument.

But just as he got going, "Mm..."

Qian Daoliu shot him a sharp glance, instantly silencing Lion Douluo and stopping the brothers Qianjun and Demon Subduing as well.

They might have backed down, but Golden Crocodile Douluo and the other two had not.

Faced with several old companions constantly chattering in his ears, Qian Daoliu's mood gradually grew irritated. Yet, at the end of the day, their words made sense. So where could he vent this anger...

"Enough!"

Qian Daoliu suddenly spoke, putting an end to the discussion.

"As for making Xiaoxue the Pope of Spirit Hall, put that aside for now. She does not have enough strength to suppress the elders of Elder Hall or the bishops under them, so Bibi Dong must continue bearing the position of Pope."

"As for Bibi Dong..."

A cold, sharp glint flashed through his eyes.

"I will warn her!"

Since her coronation, she had indeed gone too far.

But there was still one important matter to deal with next...

"Who wants to write a reply to Xiaoxue?"

"Me! Me! I'll write one..."

"Why not all write one?"

"Then everyone write one. Have someone deliver them back to Xiaoxue."

"That works too..."

As the consecrators of Douluo Hall began writing one after another, Qian Daoliu's warning reached Pope Hall not long afterward.

At that moment, within Pope Hall, Bibi Dong had been handling official matters when she received Qian Daoliu's strongly worded warning. Rage instantly surged in her heart!

Her fingernails dug directly into her palms. "Qian Daoliu, you..." Yet beneath the curse, one could hear deep apprehension in her voice.

At that moment, a black shadow emerged behind Bibi Dong, causing the Pope, who had just been burning with rage, to immediately regain her composure and dignified bearing.

A cold smile curled across her lips as her crimson mouth parted, but... no one knew what she said.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Heaven Dou Empire...