Deceiving the Entire Continent

At this moment, inside Spirit Hall.

"Greetings, Your Holiness."

"Speak. Have you investigated everything clearly?"

Without even turning her head, Bibi Dong spoke coldly. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, standing on either side, wore curious expressions as well.

"We have."

"That young man is called Qin Feng, while the Titled Douluo is called Bald Strong."

"When the two of them first appeared, they were in the Heaven Dou Empire. Then they went to Soto City, to an academy called Shrek. Our people heard that a great battle took place there that night."

"After that, when we arrived there, we discovered... discovered..."

"Discovered what? Speak!"

Bibi Dong grew somewhat irritated at Mu Shan's hesitant words.

"We discovered... Tang Hao's corpse."

"What?!"

Bibi Dong turned around, shock appearing on her face. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo also revealed incredulous expressions.

"Are you certain?"

Bibi Dong confirmed it once more. Even after receiving an affirmative answer, the shock on her face did not fade.

"What happened next?"

"Then... Qin Feng and Bald Strong appeared at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. They abducted Dugu Bo's granddaughter and went to Heaven Dou Forest. We do not know what happened after that."

Mu Shan lowered his gaze as he spoke. Everything he said was true; Qin Feng had told him to report it this way.

"Where were those two before they first appeared?"

After pondering for a moment, Bibi Dong continued questioning him. From their appearance until now, had they only done those two things? She did not believe it.

"We do not know."

"Then what are their identities?"

Bibi Dong did not dwell on it. As long as she knew their identities, everything would be explained. Find their lair, then... wipe them out in one sweep.

"This... we did not uncover anything, but there are some rumors circulating among the people. Would you like to hear them?"

Mu Shan suppressed his laughter. What popular rumors? They were all nonsense Qin Feng had made up. Of course, this was also meant to make Bibi Dong wary. Whether she believed it or not, everything would become clear in six days.

"Speak."

"They say Qin Feng and Bald Strong came from a hidden sect called Huaxia. It is filled with powerful experts. They say Titled Douluo are as common as dogs there, and even Soul Douluo merely guard the gates."

"And... they supposedly know Spirit Hall's secrets inside and out. Things like how there are seven Titled Douluo in the Consecration Hall, all above rank ninety-five. Wouldn't I know whether that was true? It must all be nonsense."

Mu Shan's face reddened from holding back his laughter. Huaxia? Titled Douluo as common as dogs? Soul Douluo guarding the gates? If they were truly that powerful, they would have ruled the continent long ago.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Bibi Dong was half-convinced and half-doubtful. She did not believe the first part. If they were really that strong, would they fear Qian Daoliu? But the part about the Consecration Hall was true.

Moreover, the person Mu Shan had questioned could not possibly have been an ordinary civilian. Could commoners know of the Consecration Hall? That person was definitely suspicious.

"They also say that Spirit Hall is preparing to rule the continent, and that Spirit Hall has already planted an undercover agent in the Heaven Dou Empire. The name seems to be... Qian Renxue."

"What? How did he..."

Upon hearing those final words, Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically. Only Spirit Hall's upper ranks knew about this matter, and even among them, only a very few. In other words, there was... a spy within Spirit Hall!

"Quick! Capture the person you questioned! And spare no effort in capturing Qin Feng and the others!" Bibi Dong hurriedly issued her first order.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Mu Shan quickly got up and headed for the entrance of Spirit Hall. However, there was also a trace of shock on his face. He had not believed Qin Feng at first, but only now, after seeing Bibi Dong's expression, did he know it was true.

"Monitor everyone who knows about this matter," Bibi Dong said to Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo beside her.

"Yes."

The shock on Chrysanthemum Pass's face was no less than Bibi Dong's. Once this matter came out, it proved that Spirit Hall had an internal traitor, and one of considerable status.

Compared to the turmoil within Spirit Hall, Qin Feng's side was far more relaxed.

"Ah! This is so comfortable!"

Qin Feng leisurely drank tea while reclining in a lounge chair. The three beside him imitated him, drinking tea and chatting away.

"Spirit Hall failed to kill me this time. They must be furious."

Dugu Bo looked pleased with himself. Although he had contributed nothing, he had backing now, didn't he?

"Spirit Hall no longer has the attention to deal with your matter."

Qin Feng spoke as though he had foreseen everything. Spirit Hall had already fallen into internal chaos, and this was one of his schemes: if you wanted to destroy something, first drive it mad.

"How so?" The three of them raised their heads together and looked at Qin Feng.

"You'll know in a couple of days."

"Tch..."

The three looked at the stingy Qin Feng, then lay back down again.

"Ah, Spirit Hall..."

Qin Feng sighed. Of course, he did not want to become enemies with Spirit Hall. On the contrary, he wanted to form an alliance with them. But given the current situation, that was clearly impossible. He could only wait until he became strong enough that even Spirit Hall would fear him.

In truth, he had Monkey Brother's hair and had no need to fear Spirit Hall at all. But what would happen after he used it? There were still those gods in the heavens watching.

"You said he killed Tang Hao?"

Ning Fengzhi eyed the subordinate reporting to him suspiciously. If he were not certain this man was one of his own, he would have suspected him of being a spy.

"That is correct. Our people have learned that Spirit Hall is preparing to rule the continent."

The subordinate lowered his head, preventing Ning Fengzhi from seeing his face clearly.

"Very well. You may leave."

"Yes."

After hearing this, the subordinate revealed a triumphant expression. That was right—he too was Qin Feng's planted agent. Naturally, he had not mentioned that Qian Renxue was hidden within the Heaven Dou Empire, since Qin Feng had not told him to.

He had only reported Tang Hao's death and the abduction of Dugu Bo's granddaughter. Naturally, he had also told that popular tale. Whether they believed it or not was no longer his concern.

"Uncle Sword, how much of those words do you think is believable?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo in confusion. The more he listened, the more outrageous it sounded. Titled Douluo as common as dogs? What the hell? Were they treating him like an idiot?

"It was rather amusing, but we must prepare for the possibility of Spirit Hall ruling the continent."

While the subordinate had been speaking, Sword Douluo had been laughing at the side. Especially when he saw Ning Fengzhi's face turn green with anger, he laughed even harder.

"We do need to prepare."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. Whether it was true or false, if such words could spread, there had to be some truth to them. But the earlier parts were complete nonsense.

At that same time, nearly every notable sect and faction on the continent learned that such a figure existed.

Meanwhile, Qin Feng remained at Moonlight Pavilion for the past few days, waiting for the system's summon.

Ding! The system has detected that the host has one summoning opportunity. Does the host wish to summon?

"Is it time already? Then summon."

Qin Feng first washed his hands, then stood still and waited quietly.

Ding! Summoning successful. Congratulations, host, on successfully summoning...