Qian Daoliu, seated at the head of the table, slowly opened his eyes, as if he could see through everything in the world. His gaze was calm and undisturbed, yet it contained supreme majesty.
"Let her in." Qian Daoliu's voice was old but left no room for argument.
The temple doors opened silently, and Pope Bibi Dong strode in, her anger barely contained.
Her gaze locked onto Qian Daoliu at the very top, and she said in a shrill voice:
" Qian Daoliu! Look at the hidden dangers you left behind! The Clear Sky Sect has reopened its gates again! With such a grand display, it's directly threatening my Spirit Hall!"
She took another step forward, her eyes flashing even colder, and continued, "That's not all! They actually sent a disciple Tang San to my Spirit City to participate in the finals! He possesses the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, and it's Twin Martial Souls at that! This is clearly a provocation! They don't take the Spirit Hall seriously at all! Why did you ask me to reach some kind of retirement agreement with them back then, preventing me from completely eradicating the Clear Sky Sect, leading to this great threat today?!"
Faced with Bibi Dong's almost accusatory and intense words, the expressions of the several elders darkened. The Demon Subduing Douluo even let out a cold snort, his aura fluctuating.
Qian Daoliu remained calm. He slowly looked at the emotionally agitated Bibi Dong and said with the decisiveness of someone long accustomed to a position of power, "I am already aware of the affairs of the Clear Sky Sect. I had my reasons for what happened back then, and the cause and effect are beyond your comprehension."
Qian Daoliu paused, then continued, "As for Tang San, since he's here, you can deal with him as you see fit. However, the rules of the competition cannot be disregarded, otherwise the reputation of my Spirit Hall will be tarnished."
Bibi Dong's face grew even uglier, and she was about to retort, but Qian Daoliu changed the subject, saying in an icy tone:
"If he dares to use the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul on the field, as the Pope, you have the right to use the grudge between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall as a pretext. Although you cannot kill him to avoid affecting the competition, you can disable his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul on the spot as a warning to others. This is reasonable. Even if you spare his life, with a Trash Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass spirit, he can't cause any big trouble."
Upon hearing this, the anger in Bibi Dong's eyes subsided slightly, replaced by a cruel glint. Disabling Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer? This would indeed damage the Clear Sky Sect's reputation more than killing him outright, would vent her anger more, and would better suit her penchant for torturing her opponents.
Qian Daoliu seemed to see through her thoughts and added, "This child is exceptionally talented, and there must be a powerful figure from the Clear Sky Sect secretly protecting him. To ensure everything goes smoothly and to guard against any possible interference from the Clear Sky Sect..."
His gaze shifted to the people below. "Sixth brother, seventh brother."
Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo stood up simultaneously, clasped their hands in greeting, and said, "Big Brother!"
"You two will assist the Pope. If, during the handling of Tang San, any non-participants, especially powerful members of the Clear Sky Sect, dare to show themselves to obstruct or plot against him..."
Qian Daoliu's tone suddenly turned icy, "All such attacks will be considered a direct assault on our Spirit Hall. Capture them on the spot! Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes! We will obey your command, elder brother!" Qian Jun and the two Douluo -Jiang Mo Douluo responded in unison.
Bibi Dong watched this scene, her anger subsiding slightly, replaced by a mix of scheming and cruelty. She wanted to see what kind of trouble Tang San and the hidden rat from the Clear Sky Sect could cause, with two elders personally backing them up!
Bibi Dong raised her head slightly, the fierce look fading as she regained her Pope authority. "Very well! Since that's the case, I will act as the Great Enshrined suggests. I hope that you two will not hold back when the time comes."
" Your His Holiness the Pope, we are certain that this matter concerns the dignity of the Spirit Hall, and we will do our utmost," said the Qian Jun Douluo in a deep voice.
The Demon Subduing Douluo's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. "Perfect timing, it's been a long time since I've stretched my muscles. The Clear Sky Sect's hammer... I wonder how tough it still is."
Upon Qian Daoliu shifted his gaze from Bibi Dong to the assembled worshippers standing solemnly within the hall.
The Clear Sky Sect's open return not only touched the Spirit Hall's face, but also its core interests and the very foundation of its dominance over the continent.
To express the Spirit Hall's fury and the utmost importance it attached to this matter, Qian Daoliu's gaze fell on the second and third seats in turn.
"As for the Clear Sky Sect, the second and third are..."
The Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the Third Offering, Azure Luan Douluo, who were mentioned, both showed slight changes in expression.
Qian Daoliu continued, "You two, along with Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo from the Douluo Hall, will go to the Clear Sky Sect in Cloud Mist Mountain."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the several worshippers in the hall, which quickly turned into a deeper solemnity.
Sending two retainers is already an extremely high honor, but they even added two Titled Douluo from the Douluo Hall, known for their fierce attacks and unpredictable speed!
Golden Crocodile Douluo: Martial Soul Golden Crocodile King, Soul Power Level 98, Absolute strength and defense core, an invincible fortress for frontal assault, violent temperament, adept at using brute force to overcome skill and crush everything.
Azure Luan Douluo: Martial Soul Divine Azure Luan Bird, Soul Power Level 97, Extreme Speed and Mobility, Control of Wind Power, Capable of High-Altitude Suppression, Area Attack, and Mental Interference, Tactics are Flexible and Varied.
Demon Bear Douluo: Martial Soul: Berserk Demon Bear, Soul Power Level 95, a berserk close-combat powerhouse, second only to Golden Crocodile in strength.
Ghost Leopard Douluo: Martial Soul: Ghost Leopard, Soul Power Level 95, Gui Mei and agile assassin with incredible speed and excellent stealth abilities, specializing in assassinating key targets.
This group of four is well-rounded in both offense and defense, combining orthodox and unorthodox tactics! Their intimidating power is enough to make any force tremble. They are preparing to crush Cloud Mist Mountain with Thunderous Might force, giving the Clear Sky Sect no chance to breathe!
The goal is to extinguish the flame of revival that the Clear Sky Sect has just ignited, along with its very foundation, in the most cruel and direct way!
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo revealed a cruel smile. He clasped his hands in a heavy fist salute, replying with unparalleled arrogance and violence, "Yes! Big Brother! I want to see who lent that brat Tang Xiao the guts! This time, I'll make those ignorant cowards regret ever crawling out of their shells!"
Qian Daoliu slightly, his tone still calm. "Remember, on this trip, first probe to 'find the reason,' and 'reaffirm the agreement.' If the other party is sensible and willing to close the mountain gate again and hand over the person in charge of this matter, perhaps some leeway can be left. If they remain stubborn..."
Qian Daoliu didn't finish his sentence, but the chilling killing intent contained in his unfinished words seemed to lower the temperature in the hall by several degrees.
"We understand!" the Second Worship elders, Golden Crocodile and Azure Luan, replied in unison. They naturally knew what the outcome would be: a merciless and devastating blow against Cloud Mist Mountain!
Having given the order, no further words were spoken. Golden Crocodile Douluo sent a wave of Soul Power out of the hall.
In a short while, two figures appeared outside the Worship Hall like Gui Mei; they were none other than Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo, who had come after being summoned.
Although neither of them were enshrined masters, they were still among the best of the Titled Douluo. When they heard that they were to accompany the two enshrined masters to the Clear Sky Sect to "punish" them, their eyes revealed excitement and bloodlust.
At Qian Daoliu's subtle signal, the four peak Titled Douluo simultaneously soared into the sky with astonishing coordination, instantly disappearing above Spirit City and heading towards the Cloud Mist Mountain of the Heaven Dou Empire, carrying boundless pressure and overwhelming killing intent!
Their departure didn't cause much of a stir, but the invisible, chilling sense of oppression alerted some of the more perceptive and powerful individuals within Spirit City.
Both Chen Xin and Dugu Bo looked up at the sky involuntarily, a strong sense of unease rising in their hearts.
Meanwhile, the Clear Sky Sect, far away in the Cloud Mist Mountain, was also on high alert.
Tang Feng and Tang Xiao, and indeed the entire Clear Sky Sect, are about to face their first, and perhaps most severe, test since reopening their mountain gates—a test that will determine their fate! The storm has swept from Spirit City toward Cloud Mist Mountain!
After receiving clear support from Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong left the Worship Hall with a chilling killing intent and began setting up traps for the finals.
A plan targeting Tang San, but in reality the first strong countermeasure and bloody demonstration of authority by the Spirit Hall's higher-ups against the Clear Sky Sect's return, was decided right here in the Worship Hall.
The finals venue has unknowingly transformed into a more dangerous trap and arena.
The innocent Tang San was completely unaware of this.