Bibi Dong had been in seclusion. When she heard that her little husband had caused another commotion, she hurried out and came in person.
Although Spirit Hall was the foremost power on the Douluo Continent, it was still riddled with factions: the Elder Hall, the Worship Hall, the local factions, and so on. It would be good if some blind fool threatened Lin Chen's cultivation.
Ling Yuan said respectfully, "Your Holiness the Pope, why don't you go back and rest? I and the two elders will stand guard here in person."
Bibi Dong raised her head and glanced at the phenomenon in the heavens, her beautiful eyes flashing with wonder. "There's no need. I will protect him personally!"
In a secret chamber in the Worship Hall
The seven great enshrined had gathered together, and the one at their head was none other than Qian Daoliu.
Golden Crocodile Douluo snorted coldly. "Ever since that woman became His Holiness the Pope, she's paid us less and less respect. She even dares order you around, big brother!"
When he finished, the enshrined remained silent. They did not have Golden Crocodile's strength, so they did not voice their agreement, but neither did they object...
"Enough!" Qian Daoliu scolded. "Second brother, how many times have I told you? You're over a hundred years old, so why do you still act like a junior?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo said anxiously, "Big brother, I'm standing up for you! If you hadn't stopped me back then, she wouldn't have had a chance to become Pope. I'd have sent her down to keep Little Ji company long ago!"
"But look at things now! Ever since she became Pope, she's suppressed our Worship Hall more and more. When Spirit Gathering Mountain opened this time, not a single relative or disciple from our Worship Hall got in!"
"If this goes on, I'm afraid the whole of Spirit Hall will fall under her control."
Qian Daoliu gave him an expressionless glance. "How about... you take my place?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression froze. "Big brother... you know that's not what I meant."
"With a great enemy before us, no one is allowed to divide Spirit Hall!" Qian Daoliu looked around and said coldly, "I know the Pope has stripped you of some of your authority over the years, but she did it for Spirit Hall's development. Do you think your little schemes can escape my notice? Or the Pope's? Put all those petty calculations of yours away!"
"From today onward, if anyone dares openly defy the Pope's orders again, obeying in public while defying her in private, I'll cut off his supply of Spirit Crystal Stone first."
When he finished, the expressions of all the enshrined shifted slightly.
Spirit Crystal Stone was an extremely rare spiritual treasure of heaven and earth, mined only from one of Spirit Hall's ancestral mines. It could not only help a Soul Douluo break through to become a Titled Douluo, but also help a Titled Douluo raise their Soul Power. Its value could hardly be overstated.
Once a Soul Master reached the level of a Titled Douluo, each rank was a heavenly chasm. Without an opportunity, they might not rise a single level in several years of ordinary cultivation.
Qian Daoliu's willingness to threaten the enshrined with their Spirit Crystal Stone was enough to make his stance clear!
His lifelong wish was to honor Spirit Hall's former ruler and make Spirit Hall prosper and grow. Until Spirit Hall united the Douluo Continent, he feared disorder within it more than anyone.
Back then, besides Qian Renxue's birth, Qian Daoliu had supported Bibi Dong's ascent to the position of Pope because he placed even greater importance on her talent and ability.
For a man to suppress the pain of losing his son, he must have a greater purpose!
In a residence in Spirit City
Eight stunning women in sky-blue short skirts raised their heads to gaze at the sky. The beautiful young woman and mature beauty at their head looked remarkably alike, almost like sisters.
They were the seven girls of Skywater Academy, including Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and Xue Wu. The cold, alluring mature beauty at their head was the academy dean leading Skywater Academy this time, as well as the mother of the Shui sisters. Her name was Shui Ningrou.
Shui Yue'er said delightedly, "Mother, why are there so many stars in the sky? And it's daytime, so why has the moon come out too?"
"This..." Shui Ningrou's cool, mature face showed a slight change, and her voice was full of magnetism. "I don't know either."
Yu Hairou, the eldest of the seven girls, said, "Bing'er, Aunt Ningrou, why do I get the feeling Spirit Hall caused this commotion?"
Shui Ningrou analyzed it calmly. "The sun and moon appearing together, the stars twinkling... never mind a Titled Douluo, I'm afraid even a legendary god might not be able to do such a thing~"
"The finals are only two days away. The other teams are almost all stronger than you, so you need to get plenty of rest these next few days."
"We know, Aunt Ningrou~" Gu Qingbo said with childlike charm. "But today I want to eat the red-braised fish you make, Aunt Ningrou~"
Shui Ningrou smiled faintly. "All right. Just tell me what you want to eat, and your teacher and I will arrange everything."
"Yay~"
The Shrek residence
The Shrek Seven Devils and several instructors looked at the sky in shock. Flender blurted out, "What... what's going on?"
Amid Ma Hongjun's shock was a trace of fear. "Third brother, Spirit Hall didn't do this, did they? If they did, can we still win?"
Dai Mubai gave him a hard kick. "You damned fatty, what nonsense are you spouting? With Xiao San and me here, the championship will definitely be ours!"
Tang San was deeply shaken. This is... a phenomenon of heaven and earth?! How is that possible? How could someone like this exist on the Douluo Continent?
The cold, alluring mature beauty Liu Erlong wore a grave expression. "Boss Fu, let's go ask Xiao Gang."
Flender nodded. "All right."
Tang San thought, This person probably comes from Spirit Hall and belongs to the same villainous faction as Bibi Dong. Hmph! No matter who he is, I'll defeat him and take the championship!
Two hours later, on Spirit Gathering Mountain
Oblivious to what was happening outside, Lin Chen was merrily swallowing spiritual Qi like a whale, the Soul Power in his body growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The peak of level fifty-one, level fifty-two, level fifty-three, level fifty-four... level fifty-five!
The foundation forged by the Ancient Desolate Sacred Physique was extraordinarily solid. If an ordinary Soul Master had swallowed that much energy, they would have gained at least seven or eight levels, but he had gained only four.
Then again, ordinary Soul Masters didn't cultivate at this speed...
At the same time, Hu Liena, who sat cross-legged beside him, had also benefited from his good fortune. In two hours, she had gained two levels, rising from level fifty-three to level fifty-five.
Hmm?
Just then, Lin Chen frowned slightly, and the Ancient Desolate Sacred Physique, which had been operating at full strength, gradually quieted down. The spiritual Qi inside the barrier had been exhausted.
He had sucked it dry...
At the same time, the phenomenon in the sky vanished.
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