With Qian Renxue around, not only did the old knights who had originally chosen to retire return, but the knights also received over a hundred applications to join in just the last two days, something that had never happened before.
Everyone knows that the Knights of the Ages are no longer the same as they used to be, and only now are they worthy of the significance they bear.
My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; all my deeds are for the sake of justice!
Two days later, Bibi Dong, as Pope for the first time, addressed everyone in the Spirit Hall City, announcing several important matters.
First of all, from now on, the organization called the Divine Court will cease to exist, and nothing related to it will remain! The Spirit Hall will still be the Spirit Hall, including Spirit City, the Pope's Palace, and so on; everything will retain its previous names.
Secondly, regarding the personnel reshuffle within the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong did not make things too difficult for these people; everyone's positions remained basically unchanged.
However, to ensure that these people wouldn't have any ulterior motives, Bibi Dong specifically required everyone to write a self-criticism, detailing exactly what they had done during Qian Xunji's tenure.
Bibi Dong promised everyone that as long as they confessed honestly, she would not pursue the matter. However, if anyone concealed the truth and was reported, they would be severely punished.
Looking at the two large boxes of self-criticisms written by all the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall that Bibi Dong had collected, Qi Ling couldn't help but ask, "Sister, what do you plan to do with these people, or rather, what do you plan to do with these self-criticisms?"
Bibi Dong didn't speak, but instead stretched out her slender hand and snapped her fingers. Suddenly, the two large boxes of self-criticisms spontaneously combusted and were quickly burned to ashes.
"Since I intend to let bygones be bygones, I naturally don't need to know what they did before," Bibi Dong said. "I'm just giving them a heads-up. If I still need to doubt them, I don't need to use them anymore."
Qi Ling could only admire Bibi Dong's talent for employing people and the queenly demeanor she displayed at this moment. She truly deserved to be called the most outstanding Pope in history.
There is something even more important: the Pope's ascension to the throne is a major event not only for the Spirit Hall but for the entire world. Therefore, whether Bibi Dong likes it or not, she must announce this news to the world so that everyone knows, and she also needs to hold a ceremony befitting Bibi Dong status.
This ceremony will invite all qualified people from all over the world, including the kings of the two great empires, because the power of the Spirit Hall is too great. Even if Bibi Dong doesn't care, it is a ceremony that all Soul Master have to perform.
Therefore, after discussion, everyone decided to set the Pope inauguration ceremony for one month from now. During this period, the Spirit Hall members would spread the news to every corner of the world.
The reason this time was set was because the distance from various places to the Spirit Hall varies, so if the time was too short, some people might not make it in time.
This was quite simple for the Spirit Hall. When Qi Ling heard the news, she immediately said that she would inform the Heaven Dou Empire's palace. It just so happened that she hadn't visited Xue Ke in a long time.
So the next day, Qi Ling returned to Dragon's Glory and told everyone that Bibi Dong had successfully taken over the position of Pope. Then she prepared to go to the Heaven Dou Empire to visit Xue Ke she hadn't seen for a long time.
Upon seeing Xue Ke again, Qi Ling couldn't help but sigh. Indeed, the environment can change a person. At this moment, Qi Ling even felt that Xue Ke had many similarities with Bibi Dong, with a noble aura that made it almost impossible for people to look directly at her.
However, her imposing aura vanished without a trace upon seeing Qi Ling, and she immediately threw herself into his arms, disregarding the gazes of those around her.
"Teacher, why did you only come back now? I, I missed you so much!" Even the usually high and mighty Empress was now like a spoiled child in Qi Ling's arms, leaving Qi Ling feeling helpless.
The clever maids around them had already quietly dismissed everyone and prevented anyone from disturbing the two of them. After all, everyone knew that there was only one person in the world who could make Xue Ke show such a reaction.
After a conversation, the two recounted what had happened to them recently. Xue Ke couldn't help but feel worried after learning that Qi Ling had encountered so many dangers in the Devil Realm.
Afterwards, Qi Ling told her about his previous battle with Qian Xunji, as well as the matter of the Spirit Hall and Bibi Dong, and said, "That's good now. From now on, there will be no more conflicts on the Douluo Continent."
Xue Ke laughed and said, "Really? That's wonderful! Sister Bibi Dong has finally become Pope again. Now the Spirit Hall across the country can restore their relationship with us."
"That's right, so the inauguration ceremony for the new Pope will be held in a month," Qi Ling said. " Xue Ke, will you be able to attend then?"
"Of course there's a chance! I'd also love to send my congratulations to Bibi Dong," Xue Ke said with a smile.
However, during the subsequent conversation, Xue Ke seemed very absent-minded, as if she was thinking about something. Even when Qi Ling asked her a few questions, she gave irrelevant answers, which puzzled Qi Ling.
" Xue Ke, is there something you want to tell me?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask. "It's okay, just tell me what you want to say, and your teacher will try her best to fulfill your wishes."
Upon hearing this, Xue Ke was overjoyed and immediately said, "Teacher, there is indeed something I want, but I don't know if you can grant my wish."
"Oh? Is this something I can give you?" Qi Ling asked.
Xue Ke nodded and said, "Yes, it's something only you, Teacher, can give me!"
"Haha, then tell me, whatever your teacher has, you can have it." Qi Ling laughed. He had always doted on Xue Ke, after all, a teacher for a day is a father for life, so Qi Ling always granted Xue Ke's requests.
"Really? So, teacher, you've agreed?" Xue Ke asked excitedly, then blushed and said shyly, "I... I want... I want a child!"
"Hmm, no problem, it's just a child, I'll..." Qi Ling was speaking when she suddenly widened her eyes and said, "Huh? Did I hear that right, Xue Ke? What did you say you wanted? Say it again?"
"Teacher, I said I want a child!" Xue Ke mustered her courage and said to Qi Ling. This time she spoke very clearly, as if she had finally spoken out her long-held wish.