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Seeing Qian Daoliu arrive so quickly, Bibi Dong's heart sank.

She did not dare let down her guard. Two giant spiders appeared behind her at once.

Bibi Dong had not become Spirit Hall's Pope without terrifying talent.

Her Twin Martial Souls, the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor, had both reached the threshold of God Level Martial Souls.

The Death Spider Emperor specialized in defense and control, while the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor specialized in explosive damage.

Together, the two top-tier Martial Souls complemented each other, allowing Bibi Dong to unleash formidable combat power.

Even so, she had no confidence she could defeat Qian Daoliu.

"Death Domain, Divine Slaughter's Domain!"

At her sharp cry, two domains, one purple and one black, instantly enveloped Qian Daoliu.

Feeling the immense boost from her domains and the powerful defense granted by her Death Spider Emperor True Body, Bibi Dong finally breathed easier.

"Bibi Dong, your talent and ability could have led Spirit Hall to its pinnacle.

But now, you've left me no choice..."

Standing within the Death Domain and Divine Slaughter's Domain, Qian Daoliu looked pained.

A faint golden light surrounded him, keeping both domains' corrosive power at bay.

"Qian Daoliu, things have come to this. There's no point saying more."

Bibi Dong swept a cold gaze over the other Enshrined Elders closing in around her.

"You can't stop me. When I return from the sea, I'll lead Spirit Hall to unite the Douluo Realm."

Qian Daoliu did not answer. He waved a hand instead.

"Qian Jun, Jiang Mo, go to the border of the Heaven Dou Empire now and bring back the Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast."

Then he turned to the remaining Enshrined Elders.

"Golden Crocodile, take Guang Ling back and hold the Worship Hall. Don't let the other factions attack Spirit Hall's headquarters.

Azure Luan, Lion, stir up trouble outside and keep the other factions occupied until I return.

And spread word throughout the land. From this day forward, I, Qian Daoliu, have emerged from seclusion to serve as the new Pope!"

As the Enshrined Elders departed with their orders, Qian Daoliu turned back to Bibi Dong.

Behind him, the enormous Six-Winged Angel bent forward, looming over her.

"Bibi Dong, show me how far you've come all these years!"

Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong's battle had already moved close to the sea, beyond anyone's knowledge.

Meanwhile, at the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao had gathered every elder for a heated discussion of their next move.

"Spirit Hall has suffered a disgrace of this magnitude. Chaos is bound to erupt within its ranks. This is our chance!"

An elder rose and declared fervently,

"I propose we dispatch elders and disciples at once to besiege Spirit Hall's branches.

At last, we can avenge Spirit Hall's pursuit of the former sect master and Tang Hao!"

His words won immediate support from many, but another elder soon stood to object.

"Even after a scandal like this, Spirit Hall still has its foundations.

As long as Qian Daoliu lives, Spirit Hall will never fall.

If the Clear Sky Sect strikes first, he'll come for us as soon as he's finished cleaning house."

Qian Daoliu's fearsome reputation had endured for too long. The elder's words hit like a bucket of cold water over their heads, and everyone quickly calmed down.

"If only former sect master Tang Chen were still here. Without a fighter at the very top, it'll be hard for the Clear Sky Sect to catch up with Spirit Hall."

At the mention of Tang Chen, the elders of the Clear Sky Sect fell silent.

Tang Chen had founded the Clear Sky Sect. He and Qian Daoliu were both level-ninety-nine Peerless Douluo, hailed as the two highest mountains in the Soul Master World.

But Tang Chen had been missing for a long time, and the Clear Sky Sect was no longer as powerful as it once was.

The current sect master, Tang Xiao, was only level ninety-seven, still a considerable distance from a Peerless Douluo.

"We must seize this opportunity, but we can't rush.

Contact the other factions at once and draw them into an alliance against Spirit Hall.

The Clear Sky Sect is formally entering a state of war."

After a moment's thought, Tang Xiao decided to build the alliance first, then move against Spirit Hall together.

"One more thing. The experts lying low along the border between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire are in position, aren't they?

Tell them to be ready. War could break out at any moment."

"Still no word from Bone Douluo?"

Ning Fengzhi was beside himself with worry at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

He had contacted Bone Douluo the moment news of Bibi Dong broke, but had received no reply.

"Damn that old bag of bones. Where did he take Rongrong?"

Sword Douluo stood beside Ning Fengzhi, just as anxious.

The upheaval at Spirit Hall was too great. Once it faltered, the other factions would grow restless.

Worse, the two empires were already facing off along the Heaven Dou–Star Luo border over who would claim the Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast.

Now a war sweeping across the entire Douluo Continent could erupt at any moment.

"Sect Master, a letter has arrived from the Clear Sky Sect."

A Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple entered and handed him a letter.

Ning Fengzhi opened it. The Clear Sky Sect wanted to form an alliance against Spirit Hall and was inviting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to join.

"Tell them the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needs to discuss this first. We'll reply in a few days."

Qian Renxue's betrayal had infuriated Ning Fengzhi, but finding Bone Douluo and Ning Rongrong mattered most now.

If war truly broke out, even a Titled Douluo might meet with disaster.

"Sect Master, we have news of Bone Douluo and Ning Rongrong. Someone said they saw them earlier near the border between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire."

At the disciple's report, Ning Fengzhi's expression finally eased.

"Come, Uncle Jian. You and I will go there ourselves and bring Rongrong and Uncle Gu back."

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo wanted to find Ning Rongrong and Bone Douluo before deciding what to do. At the Thunderclap Tyrant Dragon Clan, however, the debate had already reached a conclusion.

"Spirit Hall has ruled the continent for too long. The strength of our Upper Three Sects has been steadily eroded.

If this continues, the Upper Three Sects will become nothing more than Spirit Hall's vassals!"

After reading Tang Xiao's proposal for an alliance, the first elder was the first to voice his support.

"So this is our chance. If the Upper Three Sects unite and overthrow Spirit Hall's rule, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will grow stronger than ever!"

The first elder's proposal drew a wave of approval. Yu Yuanzhen, sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, nodded as well.

"Agreed. But the Upper Three Sects aren't enough. We must bring both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire into the alliance.

First Elder, take some people and negotiate with them immediately.

Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will usher in a new era!"

Cheers swept through the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, as though they could already see a bright future.

Even Yu Xiaogang, standing in the distance, felt his heart surge.