After Bibi Dong returned to the Spirit Hall and seized power once more, the first thing she did was summon all the Spirit Hall elders, except the seven high priests, as well as the new leaders of the seven major sects.
She intended to establish a true Spirit Empire, allowing evil, darkness, and slaughter to sweep across the entire Douluo Continent. She wanted all soul masters to become nourishment for her ascension to godhood.
However, what Bibi Dong did not expect was that after she issued the summons, not a single titled elder came, and only six sect leaders arrived.
Seeing the five people standing distantly below, Bibi Dong's expression couldn't have been darker. Not a single Spirit Hall elder obeyed her command as Pope.
"Where is the leader of the Stone Antelope Sect? Why didn't he come?"
As the new leader of the Elephant Armor Sect, one of the top three sects, Hu Yanzhen had no choice but to speak up. The current evil Bibi Dong truly terrified him.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the leader of the Stone Antelope Sect died in the last beast tide. After his death, no one knows who destroyed the Stone Antelope Sect."
"Good, very good. The trash is dead, but someone actually dared to touch the seven major sects I personally sealed. They truly are bold. Do you know who did it?"
At this moment, Hu Yanzhen desperately wished someone would save him. If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have competed with Tuoba Xi's Shenglong Sect for the top three positions.
Who knew which force destroyed the Stone Antelope Sect? They were hot targets, lacking even a Soul Douluo. Everyone wanted a piece of them. Many factions had the strength to wipe them out.
Seeing Hu Yanzhen's expression, Bibi Dong knew she wouldn't get the answer she wanted. She was so furious she nearly laughed. These subordinates were more useless than one another.
"Where is Ju Gui Douluo? Why haven't they returned? You should know this."
Hu Yanzhen actually did know. Search warrants were practically plastered all over the streets. It's just that Bibi Dong had just returned and hadn't noticed yet.
But it was difficult to say. Subordinate betrayal would anger Bibi Dong more than their deaths.
He didn't know how many of his few brain cells had died, but after thinking hard for a long time, he still couldn't come up with a solution. He could only tremble and bow his head deeply.
"Your Majesty, Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo defected."
"Defected? What happened?"
"We truly don't know. It was the elders who issued the search order."
"Hahahahaha, I've only been gone for half a year, and even Ju Gui dared to defect. Qian Daoliu truly failed."
After scoffing, Bibi Dong suddenly felt troubled. If she wanted to establish the Spirit Empire, without the support of the titled elders from Spirit Hall, the strength of just these six sects was not enough.
She waved at several sect leaders and slowly walked toward the Elder Hall doors. The rich holy angelic light disgusted her. She lightly tapped her fingers, and her entire body was enveloped by an evil spirit, which made her smile with satisfaction.
"Qian Daoliu, come out."
Qian Daoliu, who was kneeling and praying in front of the angel statue in the hall, sighed. What was bound to happen had finally come. He had sensed the evil aura in Bibi Dong from afar.
He walked out of the Elder Hall with the Holy Angel Sword in hand, staring sharply at Bibi Dong, as if he would strike her down at any moment if displeased.
"Bibi Dong, what are you doing in my Elder Hall?"
"To borrow troops. I want to mobilize all the titled elders and the Spirit Master Corps of Spirit Hall."
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"What do you plan to do?"
"I want to establish the Spirit Empire and make Spirit Hall the sole ruler of the Douluo World."
Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes. Why had he never realized Bibi Dong had such immense ambition before?
If she had the strength she did a few years ago, she might actually have succeeded. But now, the other forces on the continent were not to be underestimated.
Still, it wasn't impossible to lend her troops. Perhaps this was also an opportunity—an opportunity to eliminate Bibi Dong and let Xiaoxue complete the God Test.
"Bibi Dong, you want to mobilize the Titled Douluo of the Elder Hall, fine—but there's one condition."
"Say it."
"Completely destroy the Clear Sky Sect and kill Tang San."
Some time ago, Qian Daoliu received news from spies that Sea God Island was now fully under Tang San's command, and both Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Illusion Douluo had become his guards.
Moreover, Tang San had used his unique charm and talent to win over the Star Crown Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
With such a powerful alliance, even Qian Daoliu felt a tinge of fear. It was better to let Bibi Dong test the waters. No matter which side died, it would be beneficial for him and Xiaoxue.
What he didn't know was that Xu Mingxi had secretly ordered someone to send this information to the Spirit Hall members. Sitting atop the mountain and watching the tigers fight was exactly what the Star Crown Sect wanted.
"Clear Sky Sect? Weren't they reduced to only a few members after being destroyed? Who is Tang San?"
"Tang San is Tang Hao's son. He has gathered the powers of Sea God Island, the Star Crown Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under his command. Based on my speculation, he likely inherited the Sea God's legacy."
The Douluo of Sea God Island weren't so easily swayed. Even Poseidon didn't have the authority to command the Holy Pillar Douluo to leave the island to protect an outsider—or even two Holy Pillar Douluo.
Qian Daoliu had reason to suspect that this Tang San was likely a divine heir like Xiaoxue. Letting Bibi Dong battle him was a strategic move.
"Tang Hao's son? Sea God? That's quite interesting. Old man, those three powers have more than a dozen titles combined. I can't take them on alone."
Bibi Dong looked at Qian Daoliu with determined eyes, waiting for his response. She was crazy, but not stupid. Riding the tiger to eat the wolf was her only move left.
"We, the Worship Hall, will take care of the other obstacles for you. You only need to bring me Tang San's head. How about it?"
"Oh~ what about the Sea God Douluo? Can you stop them?"
"Of course. I'll handle it personally."
"Very well."
Bibi Dong left satisfied. She had to return to prepare a few things. The relationships she had established with various kingdoms in the past would soon come into play.
Both of them knew clearly that it was only a verbal agreement and could be torn apart at any time.
The battlefield changes rapidly. It was entirely possible that Qian Daoliu might accidentally fail to stop Bo Saixi—or that Bibi Dong might accidentally strike Qian Daoliu.
After returning to the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong thought for a long time and decided to use her papal authority to activate part of Spirit Hall's inheritance.
Using spirit bones, she elevated the four high-ranking Spirit Douluo leaders of the Sparrow Bee Sect to Titled Douluo status.
With that, she now had six Titled Douluo, enough manpower for now, and Bibi Dong began executing the long-prepared plan.
The shadow of war was about to engulf the entire Douluo Continent.