Two Lovers, and the Suffering Consecration Hall

Compared to Qian Xunji and A Yin, who were wrapped up in each other over there, the Consecration Hall on the other side was having a miserable time.

Not only did they have to handle the Papal Palace's daily affairs, but they also had to deal with the increasingly agitated emotions of Spirit City's residents.

Ever since Spirit City's residents learned that the Saintess had betrayed them because of someone from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, they had only one thought left: revenge!

And now that the Pope was absent and unable to take charge, while Qian Daoliu and the others were waiting for Qian Xunji's return, they could only keep suppressing the situation.

This matter was no secret, so it spread quickly and immediately caused a huge uproar throughout the Soul Master world.

As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect... they had yet to see anyone from Spirit Hall arrive, leaving them on edge and unable to rest easy.

And Bibi Dong? She was having an awful time. Every day, she had to endure the scorn of Spirit City's residents. If not for the Security Team, those enraged residents would have torn her apart alive!

As a result, her resentment toward Yu Xiaogang grew deeper and deeper, as did her hatred for her teacher's ruthlessness...

She hated Yu Xiaogang. Why had he abandoned her? Why had he provoked her in the first place? Why had he deceived her?

She hated Qian Xunji. Why would he not give her a chance to atone? Why had he treated her that way?!

Meanwhile, the other major powers, such as the two great empires, the other Upper Three Sects, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, were all watching from the sidelines.

But seeing that Spirit Hall had yet to make a move, which did not fit Spirit Hall's usual domineering style, they were all deeply puzzled.

But how could they have known? At this moment, Spirit Hall's Pope had already left Spirit City, and no one knew when he would return.

Some were enjoying Spirit Hall's misfortune. After all, the Saintess of Spirit Hall had betrayed Spirit Hall—this was an enormous scandal.

Others were waiting to see what fate awaited the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Spirit Hall would never let such a matter rest!

The so-called shared bonds of the Upper Three Sects... sometimes seemed like a joke, especially since the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was completely in the wrong.

Whether it was the Clear Sky Sect or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, both were merely observing and had no intention of stepping in to help.

Divine Mountain in Spirit City, Consecration Hall.

"When exactly is Xunji coming back? Not only do we have to deal with the Papal Palace's affairs now, we also have to suppress the furious residents of Spirit City!"

"Their anger has already reached its peak. We can't keep it suppressed for much longer. Sooner or later, it will erupt completely!"

"What are we supposed to do then? They haven't done anything wrong. They're simply furious at that bitch Bibi Dong and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's actions. They just want an explanation!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo said with a headache, even beginning to resent Qian Xunji for dumping this mess on them.

"Everyone, calm down. Calm down. I believe Xunji will return very soon," Qian Daoliu said, raising a hand to soothe them.

Making these old brothers, who knew nothing about worldly affairs, handle the Papal Palace's administrative work was truly making things difficult for them.

"I hope so..." Azure Luan Douluo said wearily.

"Say, couldn't we put Bibi Dong somewhere no one cares about? Having her openly beg in front of Spirit City's residents like this—of course they'll be furious."

Light Feather Douluo made the suggestion. He had once been so carefree, but now he was exhausted like a dog. Every document required endless thought, and he even had to seek advice from his eldest brother.

"Fine! Send her somewhere else. Keeping her in the central square isn't an option either. It will only provoke Spirit City's residents."

Qian Daoliu made the decision on the spot.

"Big Brother is wise! Once this is dealt with, our pressure will be cut by at least half! I really don't understand why Xunji insisted on keeping that traitor!" Golden Crocodile Douluo said in confusion.

Could it be just for the satisfaction of revenge? That would be far too childish. There had to be some hidden reason they didn't know about.

"It's to kill the chicken and warn the monkeys. Even the Saintess of Spirit Hall suffered so terribly after betraying Spirit Hall—what about anyone else?"

"That brat Xunji must have considered this. That's why he kept her alive. We should understand."

Qian Daoliu consoled them, as if he had already seen through all of Qian Xunji's arrangements. Keeping Bibi Dong alive was meant as a warning to others.

But what he did not know was that Qian Xunji had not thought that much about it at all. He was simply taking revenge for revenge's sake.

Nor had he expected that keeping Bibi Dong alive would bring Spirit Hall such immense pressure. Had he known, he would have thrown her into some hidden corner long ago.

Xunji, Xunji, just what the hell are you doing out there? When you get back, I'll break your legs!

Qian Daoliu thought bitterly. They had truly suffered during this time. He had not been Pope for many years already.

"If Bibi Dong's matter hadn't been exposed so directly, perhaps it wouldn't have become this serious."

"Now the entire continent is laughing at us. Everyone is waiting to see what we will do to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."

"If we do nothing, every Soul Master on the continent will see through Spirit Hall..." Azure Luan Douluo said.

"Now that this matter has become so enormous and known to everyone, even our Consecration Hall can no longer stay out of it." Golden Crocodile Douluo swept his gaze over the crowd.

This was no longer simply a matter of the Saintess betraying Spirit Hall. It concerned Spirit Hall's reputation, and perhaps even matters more serious than that.

They had to do something. They had to do something to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. They had to put on that kind of display.

"Let's wait until Xunji returns. He is the Pope." Qian Daoliu rubbed his brow. "At most, one year. If he still hasn't returned by then, I'll go find him myself!"

Who could have imagined things would become this serious? If the Saintess's betrayal of Spirit Hall had been handled internally from the beginning, the impact would have been minimized. Who could have expected Qian Xunji to make the Saintess beg for food in public?

"That brat Xunji really calculated this well. He knew we probably wouldn't interfere, so he borrowed the pressure of public opinion to force us into acting in the end!" Golden Crocodile Douluo said, as if enlightenment had suddenly struck him.

"..." Qian Daoliu was dumbfounded. Had that brat Xunji really thought things through so far ahead?

Fine. To be honest, when he had said that the Consecration Hall would support seeking justice from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect...

He had only said that he approved. He had never said that the Consecration Hall's people would personally take action... but now, when the time came, they would have no choice but to act.

If they could not suppress the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect with thunderous force, what face would Spirit Hall have left?

"Ah..." Demon Subduing Douluo said helplessly. "At the very moment we need the Pope most, the Pope is nowhere to be found?"

"The dignified Pope ignores everything and goes sightseeing outside. Just thinking about it makes me angry!"

Demon Subduing Douluo nearly ground the words out through his teeth. If he had known things would turn out this way, he would never have let Qian Xunji leave Spirit City.