Bibi Dong ignored Ren Tao and turned her gaze toward Qian Renxue.
The two looked at each other for a moment, then silently turned their heads away at the same time. Only they could have understood what passed between them in that instant.
Hu Liena also ran over and helped Bibi Dong up, her beautiful appearance already restored.
"Deliver my decree. From this day forward, Hu Liena shall assume the position of Pope, and Qian Renxue shall succeed me as Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire."
Bibi Dong spoke calmly, as though making casual conversation, announcing two pieces of news that could shake the entire Douluo Continent.
Ren Tao smiled faintly. Bibi Dong had played this retreat-to-advance move beautifully!
"I don't want it!"
Sure enough, the moment Bibi Dong finished speaking, Qian Renxue objected, just as Ren Tao had expected.
"I don't want your charity, and I couldn't care less about the throne!"
She had wanted to force Bibi Dong to abdicate, but that was merely a means of striking at her and defeating her. What did this outcome count as?
"Ren Woxing, we're leaving!"
Ren Tao: ...
"Yes, young lady!"
Utterly helpless, Ren Tao could only follow Qian Renxue away.
Even from a distance, he could still see Bibi Dong's thoughtful expression and the flicker of warning in her eyes.
"Teacher, I cannot shoulder the position of Pope. Please rescind your decree!"
Seeing Qian Renxue leave, Hu Liena hurried to ask Bibi Dong to let her decline. This was asking the impossible of her. Neither her cultivation nor her seniority was enough to command everyone's respect.
"Nana, how long do you intend to keep hiding?"
There was reproach in Bibi Dong's voice. "This is a responsibility you cannot shirk. While your teacher is still here, I can lend you