Bibi Dong could clearly sense that the once unyielding and supreme authority belonging to the Pope had been shaken by the failure of this operation.
"All of you... step back."
After a long silence, Bibi Dong's cold voice rang out, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
The crowd felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and bowed as they slowly withdrew from the main hall.
When the last person left, the heavy palace doors closed, separating the inside from the outside.
Bibi Dong stood alone before the empty yet magnificent Pope throne. The last trace of elegance and nobility on her exquisite face had vanished, leaving only coldness and madness.
"Power... I need more absolute power."
Bibi Dong murmured softly.
She couldn't wait any longer. The Rakshasa God's inheritance needed time, but her own Soul Power Level had to reach its true peak as soon as possible.
A resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
"So what if I don't have Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring? An ordinary 80,000- or 90,000-year Soul Ring can still help me reach the top!"
Bibi Dong decided to immediately complete the last two Soul Ring.
With the foundation of her Twin Martial Souls, even if her Ninth Soul Ring is only a high-quality Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, it would still be enough for her to push her Soul Power to the Limit Douluo realm of Level 99!
Once she reaches Level 99, with the advantage of her Twin Martial Souls and the progress of the Rakshasa God Trial, her strength will undergo a qualitative leap.
At that time, the Upper Three Sects Alliance will no longer be an insurmountable obstacle.
A much larger and more ambitious blueprint was rapidly taking shape in her mind.
Bibi Dong's lips curled into a cold and cruel smile. "The day I emerge from seclusion will be the day the Spirit Hall Empire stands tall on the continent! All obstacles will be swept into the dust of history!"
The fate of the Douluo Continent is accelerating rapidly in an even more turbulent direction.
Amidst the intense efforts in treatment, reconstruction, and preparedness, a month slowly passed.
On this day, Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing finally had some free time and returned to their little courtyard.
The flowers and plants in the courtyard remain unchanged, and the hot spring steams, as if temporarily isolating the outside world from the smoke of war.
The two had just breathed a sigh of relief and were preparing to enjoy this rare moment of tranquility when there was a hurried knock on the courtyard gate.
The newcomer was Dugu Bo. His brows were furrowed, and his face showed an unusual seriousness and a hint of urgency, completely unlike his usual carefree demeanor.
" Old Monster, what brings you in such a hurry?"
Tang Feng's heart sank; he had a bad feeling.
Dugu Bo cut to the chase. "Kid, things are complicated. Xue Ye's 'condition' has suddenly worsened at the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; he's fallen into a coma. Prince Xue Xing secretly begged me to treat him. I went to see him..."
He paused, a cold glint in his eyes. "That's no ordinary illness; it's clearly an extremely rare mixed poison! Moreover, the toxins are deeply entrenched, penetrating to the bone marrow, and it wasn't something that happened overnight. I've exhausted all means, but I can only temporarily suppress the spread of the poison; I cannot eradicate it."
"A mixed poison? Even you can't cure it?" A hint of surprise flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's cold eyes.
Dugu Bo shook his head. "The method of refining this poison is extremely sophisticated, and it combines several highly potent poisons with different properties, each linked to the next. Unless we can find the person who poisoned it and obtain the formula, combined with top-notch healing Soul Skill, there is only a sliver of hope. I suspect... it's inextricably linked to that 'Crown Prince'."
Tang Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. " Xue Qinghe... is he finally going to make his move?"
While eliminating external allies, the Spirit Hall is also simultaneously advancing its internal plan to "usurp the country"!
If Xue Ye were to die suddenly at this moment, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe would be able to ascend the throne without any trouble. At that time, the entire Heaven Dou Empire would fall into the control of the Spirit Hall without bloodshed!
"We must stop it immediately! Xue Ye cannot die, at least not now!" Tang Feng made a decisive decision. " Old Monster, we need to ask Grandpa to go with us. Perhaps Grandpa's Breaking Clan has a unique method to eliminate this stubborn poison. Zhu Zhuqing, you come too, just in case."
Soon, Yang Wudi was invited, and the four of them, without further delay, left Cloud Mist Mountain and rushed to Heaven Dou City.
To avoid alerting the enemy, they did not enter the palace directly, but instead secretly met with Prince Xue Xing and the fourth prince, Xue Beng.
"Mr. Dugu, Senior Yang, Young Master Tang! My father... he is counting on you all!" Xue Beng disregarded his princely demeanor and pleaded repeatedly.
Under the arrangement of Prince Xue Xing, Yang Wudi secretly entered the palace to diagnose Xue Ye.
After a long silence, he concluded, "This is the Seven-Colored Mixed Poison of my Breaking Clan! This poison requires long-term, multi-stage, and specific administration to achieve such an effect. To be able to use this method on a king within the deep palace without being detected..."
His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over Xue Xing and Xue Beng. "The poisoner must be someone who can maintain a long-term, frequent, and unsuspecting relationship with His Majesty! Who else could it be but the 'Crown Prince' who serves him medicine day and night?"
Everyone present knew the truth, and a chill ran down their spines.
"This place is no longer safe. We must immediately move His Majesty out of the palace and find a completely safe place to rescue him!" Tang Feng said decisively.
"Go to my palace! I have some loyal guards there!" Prince Xue Xing said immediately.
With the plan finalized, everyone immediately took action.
Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi carefully protected the unconscious Xue Ye with their Soul Power as they prepared to leave the palace.
However, just as they were about to reach the palace gate, a sudden change occurred!
The Imperial Soul Master Legion, under the command of Xue Qinghe, stood in unison in front of them. They were numerous and exuded a chilling killing intent, clearly having received orders beforehand, and they completely ignored Prince Xue Xing's reprimands.
What's even more troublesome is that several powerful auras are mixed in among them, clearly the Spirit Hall's elites who were secretly replaced or bribed by Xue Qinghe!
"Charge out!" Tang Feng shouted sharply.
A great battle erupted instantly!
The poisonous mist of the Phosphorous Serpent King, Dugu Bobi, filled the air, while Yang Wudi's Soul-Breaking Spear was incomparably sharp. The two of them cleared a path, making it impossible for ordinary soul masters to withstand them.
Tang Feng swept his Haotian Hammer, while Zhu Zhuqing launched a surprise attack from the Netherworld, repelling the enemy attempting to flank them. Xue Xing and Xue Beng protected Emperor Xue Ye as they followed behind.
Just as this small team was about to break through the encirclement with their top-notch combat strength, a cold, angry shout came from deep within the palace, "How dare you! Who dares to kidnap His Majesty in the palace! Seize him!"
With a flash of golden light, Xue Qinghe, dressed in the magnificent robes of a prince and with an icy expression, arrived through the air, followed by the gloomy-faced Serpent Xue Qinghe Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo.
" Xue Qinghe! You murdered your father and usurped the throne, your heart is despicable!" Xue Beng shouted in a hoarse voice, mustering his courage.
"Fourth brother, you colluded with outsiders to murder Father, and you even dare to slander me?" Xue Qinghe's lips curled into a cruel sneer, her gaze fixed intently on Tang Feng. "Young Sect Master Tang, is the Clear Sky Sect preparing to become an enemy of my Heaven Dou Empire?"
"To be an enemy of the Heaven Dou Empire? It's your Spirit Hall's wolfish ambition that's in it, Qian Renxue!" Tang Feng said mockingly.
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue knew that her scheme had been exposed. She removed her disguise, revealing her stunningly beautiful face, her skin as white as snow, and her phoenix eyes filled with majesty.
Tang Feng then said, " Qian Renxue, I advise you to run away quickly. We already fought back in the Star Dou Great Forest, and you were no match for me then, let alone now!"
Qian Renxue roared in fury, " Tang Feng, I'll kill you!"
Tang Feng, too lazy to waste words, said, " Old Monster, Grandpa, those two are yours!"
At the same time, he unfurled his Flame Dragon Wings, and with his Clear Sky Hammer radiating immense killing intent, he aimed straight for Qian Renxue!
"Arrogant brat!"
The Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupinefish Douluo roared and charged at Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi respectively.
Faced with Tang Feng's terrifying aura and the crimson Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, Qian Renxue was both angry and shocked, but it also stirred up her pride.
The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul radiated holy golden light, and the Angel Domain unfolded, attempting to purify Tang Feng's domain.
However, the difference in strength was already enormous. Qian Renxue was only Level 73 Soul Saint, while Tang Feng was already a level 77 Soul Saint, and his actual combat strength had long surpassed that of an ordinary Titled Douluo.
Although Qian Renxue possesses exceptional talent, her practical combat experience is negligible.
After only a few rounds of fighting, Qian Renxue was completely at a disadvantage.
The immense power of the Clear Sky Hammer caused her blood to surge with each impact, and the light of the Angel Holy Sword dimmed continuously under the dual suppression of the Clear Sky Domain and the Gravity Domain.
Tang Feng's fighting style was domineering and fierce. Seizing an opening, he unleashed a powerful " Clear Sky Nine Absolutes Collapse Formula " on Qian Renxue's hastily formed Angel Holy Shield.
"Bang!" The Holy Shield shattered, Qian Renxue groaned, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. She flew backward, her eyes filled with disbelief, humiliation, and horror.
She couldn't accept that she had been defeated so quickly by an opponent who was much younger than her!