The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been exterminated, yet many powers across the continent remained completely unaware. Even Spirit Hall, which had launched the soul hunting operation, appeared as peaceful as ever, without a hint of anything unusual.
"Who would have thought the Holy Son would stage a palace coup and force His Holiness the Pope to surrender her position?"
"Keep your voice down. We should be calling him the Pope now."
"But wasn't the Retired Emperor, Bibi Dong, good to him? Why would he stage a coup?"
"You can say that to me, but don't go saying it outside. You might lose your tongue!"
"Yes. They say every new emperor brings a new court of ministers. Who knows what sweeping moves His Holiness the new Pope will make?"
Throughout the streets and alleys of Spirit City, people discussed Su Chen's ascension to the papacy over meals and in their idle moments. As citizens, they cared deeply about the path Spirit Hall would take next. As its employees, they cared about their future careers!
Some citizens simply could not understand why Su Chen had seized Bibi Dong's position as Pope.
While Bibi Dong's admirers nursed their resentment toward Su Chen, Hu Liena entered the palace where Bibi Dong was confined.
Hu Liena dismissed the attendants around her, then addressed a woman in the palace's rear garden with utmost respect. "Teacher, Fourth Brother has sent a secret letter."
The woman held a watering can. Her brilliant golden gown fitted her perfectly from head to toe, and her flowing silver hair was loosely gathered with a ribbon. She looked noble without losing her elegance. Having lost her position as Pope, Bibi Dong had become even more beautiful.
"What does the letter say?" Bibi Dong continued watering the flowers before her.
"For