Bibi Dong had only thought of Tang Chen as an old-school powerhouse, now bolstered by the Asura God's inheritance and cunningly treacherous.
Clearly, he was targeting her.
With a single strike, Tang Chen had shattered her Demigod Body. If she didn't run now, when would she?
Under the threat of death, Bibi Dong fled. She was on the verge of becoming a God—dying now would be such a waste.
As for her dear daughter Hu Liena, she could no longer afford to care, only hoping that with Qiandao Liu present, Tang Chen wouldn't truly destroy Spirit City.
As the High Priest of the Angel God, Qiandao Liu surely had more tricks up his sleeve.
Bibi Dong left everything to Qiandao Liu and decisively fled.
This took everyone by surprise.
Tang Chen hadn't expected such an outcome—neither that his full-power strike combined with the Asura Demon Sword's might had failed to kill Bibi Dong, nor that Bibi Dong, as the Pope, would disregard all dignity and flee outright.
Just moments ago, Bibi Dong's aura had completely vanished, only to recover once more.
This Bibi Dong's Soul Skills were somewhat peculiar.
Tang Chen then turned his gaze to Qiandao Liu: "Is this the Pope you chose?"
Qiandao Liu was also speechless. He was still here—what was Bibi Dong running for?
Although Tang Chen obtaining the Asura God's inheritance was indeed astonishing, he hadn't yet become a God, after all.
Qiandao Liu said calmly, "Tang Chen, it's been many years since we last met. As soon as we see each other, you want to destroy Spirit City—you've gone too far!"
"Hmph!" Tang Chen snorted coldly, narrowing his eyes slightly as he spoke with domineering authority, "My Clear Sky Sect has been bullied to the brink of annihilation. Can't I come and destroy Spirit City?"
As he spoke, Tang Chen slightly raised the Asura Demon Sword in his hand, preparing to continue the fight.
Qiandao Liu's expression changed, and he said coldly, "Enough, Tang Chen. Do not bring further disaster upon your Clear Sky Sect.
Over twenty years ago, my son went to hunt Spirit Beasts but was severely injured by your grandson and ultimately died. Had I not restrained myself back then, your Clear Sky Sect would no longer exist!
Moreover, do you think hunting Spirit Beasts is wrong?"
Tang Chen's expression froze, and he immediately retorted, "Was that a Spirit Beast? That was Hao'er's lover! Don't twist the truth here!"
"I've never known a Spirit Beast to be a human's lover. Perhaps you're unaware, but your great-grandson has also taken a Spirit Beast as his lover.
I suspect this Spirit Beast lover will eventually sacrifice herself to your great-grandson. Did you, Tang Chen, teach the Clear Sky Sect to hunt their lovers for Spirit Rings?" Qiandao Liu suddenly mocked.
Tang Chen was stunned once more, and this time, truly so. From Dugu Feng, he had only learned that there were recent rumors on the continent of a 100,000-Year Soul Beast transforming into human form.
But he hadn't known that this 100,000-Year Soul Beast was his great-grandson's lover.
After all, this information was reported to Spirit Hall by Tang Hao, so Dugu Feng certainly couldn't reveal that he also knew this news.
Tang Chen's lips twitched. He believed that given Qiandao Liu's status, his words must be true.
But now was not the time to lose face. "Qiandao Liu, have you also learned to make baseless accusations? If not for the pressure from your Spirit Hall, would Hao'er's lover have sacrificed herself?"
"If it weren't for the fact that you showed some restraint back then, I would destroy Spirit City today!"
Qiandao Liu was not to be outdone, glaring fiercely at Tang Chen: "Tang Chen, if you destroy Spirit City, I'll go wipe out your Clear Sky Sect right now. Do you think you can catch up with me?"
The two stood dozens of meters apart in the sky, actually engaging in a war of words.
Back and forth they went, all talk and no action.
The people below were once again dumbfounded.
Weren't they just fighting to the death a moment ago? So it turns out only the Pope was the victim?
Tang Chen and Qiandao Liu exchanged verbal blows for a full half hour before finally calming down.
"The greatest threat on the continent now is the hidden Evil Soul Master. He must have a Godhood Inheritance?
Tang Chen, I still hope you become a God. If this Evil Soul Master ascends first, it will be a disaster for the continent!" Qiandao Liu said finally.
The situation was that he couldn't do anything to Tang Chen, and Tang Chen had vented his anger and let it go. He believed Tang Chen wouldn't dare to truly fight him to the death either.
As for the future, it would depend on who becomes a God first.
Tang Chen has the Asura God's inheritance, but his granddaughter's Angel God Trials could progress faster. Moreover, Bibi Dong being severely injured this time gave his granddaughter even more time.
Of course, the only variable was this hidden Evil Soul Master.
"Haha, mere demons and monsters, vermin who only dare to stir trouble from the shadows—they're not worth worrying about. If someone like that can become a God, then Deities would be far too cheap!" Tang Chen laughed heartily three times.
Then he continued: "Qiandao Liu, just wait for me to become a God. You will never ascend to Godhood.
Also, starting today, my Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate is unsealed. Let's see who dares to target my Clear Sky Sect again!"
Tang Chen's voice faded into the distance as he gradually moved away from Spirit City.
Qiandao Liu watched Tang Chen's retreating figure and sighed inwardly.
Tang Chen was still the same Tang Chen, still pursuing higher realms.
Perhaps he truly could become a God.
Qiandao Liu glanced toward the Pope Palace and said: "Hu Liena, with the Pope absent, you shall act in her stead!"
"Yes, Great Enshrinement!"
After giving his orders, Qiandao Liu returned directly to Douluo Hall.
Qian Renxue and the four Elders from the Hall of Worship were waiting there.
When the great battle began earlier, these people had almost rushed out to help.
But Qiandao Liu had transmitted a message to stop them.
They simply couldn't participate in a battle of that level.
"Grandfather, is Tang Chen going to become a God?" Qian Renxue asked anxiously.
Today's events had shaken her greatly. Tang Chen severely injuring Bibi Dong with a single strike, forcing her to flee in disarray—it was simply unbelievable.
Qiandao Liu pondered for a moment before saying: "There is an intense sacred pressure within his body, his Divine Power is profound, and his God Test progress has reached at least the Eighth Trial!"
"The Eighth Trial..."
Qian Renxue gasped in shock.
With nine trials in total, the Eighth Trial meant he was only one step away from Godhood.
Beside her stood the Fourth Elder, Lion Douluo; the Fifth Elder, Light Feather Douluo; the Sixth Elder, Qianjun Douluo; and the Seventh Elder, Subduing Demon Douluo.
All four of them widened their eyes.
If Tang Chen truly became a God, he definitely wouldn't have left after just one strike like today.
Qiandao Liu also wore a grave expression as he said: "The Asura God is a Supreme God in the God Realm, a higher-level Deity than the Rakshasa God or Angel God, granting greater power to its inheritor.
You all saw the might of the Asura Demon Sword earlier—it's stronger than Bibi Dong's Rakshasa Demon Scythe.
Xue'er, you must become a God before he does."
Although he has reached the Eighth Trial, you must understand that the more you desire to gain, the more you must sacrifice.
The Asura God possesses immense power, and thus the difficulty of the God Test increases exponentially. This is precisely why Tang Chen vanished for decades!
Xue'er, the Angel God is not as cruel to the Successor as the Asura God. With your strength, you can complete the eight trials in at most two years."
Qiandao Liu was quite confident, after all, he was the trial examiner.
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