(Second update)
The former overlord of the continent, the Clear Sky Sect, had joined the Sky-Blasting Gang!
Through media outlets overseen by Snow Star Prince, news of this matter spread wildly across the outside world. Before long, no one on the entire continent was unaware of it.
Spirit City, Papal Hall.
Smash!
The sound of a jade bottle shattering rang out. Pope Bibi Dong wore a gloomy expression as she gritted her teeth and said,
"The Sky-Blasting Gang has gone too far! Now that they have absorbed the Clear Sky Sect, their strength has risen to another level. Given enough time, even if Spirit Hall gathers all its forces, we may not be their match!"
Pope Bibi Dong was anxious as she paced back and forth.
"Teacher."
At that moment, the voice of her disciple Hu Liena came from outside the door.
Immediately afterward, Hu Liena entered from outside. Strangely, her belly was slightly more swollen than it had been several months ago.
Pope Bibi Dong glanced at Hu Liena from the corner of her eye. She had once thought highly of Hu Liena, even intending to nurture her as her successor. Yet, seeing her swollen belly now, a trace of disappointment flashed deep in her eyes as she said,
"Hu Liena, are you certain you will not abort the child you are carrying?"
Hearing the distance in Pope Bibi Dong's tone, Hu Liena's beautiful eyes misted over.
Pope Bibi Dong had always treated her like a biological daughter. Coupled with the bond between teacher and disciple they had shared for so many years, this sudden estrangement made Hu Liena feel unfamiliar and deeply saddened.
But...
As Hu Liena lowered her head and stroked the child of Yang Ming she carried in her womb, the grievance and tears filling her