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Bibi Dong looked embarrassed and somewhat ashamed. She blushed as she glanced at Xu Xin, who was laughing, and then quickly ran over to help her teacher up.
My mouth is such a jinx; I got kicked out of the classroom right after I said it.
Qian Xunji waved his hand: "No need, Dong'er, I'm fine."
Qian Xunji pretended to be strong; he couldn't do anything that would embarrass him in front of his disciple.
With a determined effort, Qian Xunji stood up, took a moment to calm herself down, and tried her best to compose herself.
"Um... teacher, how many punches did you take?"
Bibi Dong asked curiously.
"Ten punches."
Qian Xunji, without blushing, said in a serious tone.
Ten punches—that's something he made up by taking time into consideration. In such a short time, even if he said a hundred punches, he couldn't fool his own disciple.
Xu Xin suppressed a laugh and listened quietly as Qian Xunji bragged. This guy really knew how to put on a show.
Bibi Dong's expression changed slightly, then she showed a look of surprise: "Teacher is amazing."
She knew in her heart that her teacher was exaggerating, but she didn't want to call her out on it.
Actually, Qian Xunji was knocked out after just one punch.
Before he could react, General Rairakku attacked too quickly and with all his might. Without his martial spirit, he was knocked out without doing anything.
Xu Xin knew that even with Qian Xunji's martial spirit possessing him, he could only withstand a maximum of five punches.
In Douluo Continent, almost everyone uses soul skills and doesn't know any fighting techniques. With soul skills sealed, unless you have a weapon spirit like the Clear Sky Hammer, which can hold out for a while, others are basically just going to get beaten up.
"Alright, Dong'er, you go ahead with your trial. I still have something to discuss with the Palace Master."
Qian Xunji waved his hand, letting Bibi Dong go play by herself. Luckily, he had fooled the girl, otherwise he wouldn't know where to put his face.
Bibi Dong nodded, knowing she still needed to save face for her teacher.
After bidding farewell to Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong touched the stone statue and went inside for the trial.
She made a deal with Liu Erlong to see who could defeat the general in the trial first. Liu Erlong chose General Ikazuki, wanting to test just how strong this second-in-command really was.
"Ahem, Palace Master, what a skillful method! This trial is truly a stroke of luck!"
Qian Xunji spoke with a forced smile.
He said this aloud, but in his heart he sneered: It's better if he's stronger. He'll all belong to my Spirit Hall in the future. It'll be soon. As long as this Hall Master is obsessed with Dong'er, then it'll be perfect.
"Hahaha, it's nothing to mention."
Xu Xin waved his hand: "This way, Your Holiness."
The two arrived at the council hall, where a ninja soldier served them some fruit.
"The Pope's visit this time must not be solely due to the saintess."
Xu Xin asked.
When the ninja soldier reported to him earlier, he explained Qian Xunji's purpose. Xu Xin understood, but he didn't want to say it directly.
Otherwise, wouldn't we be exposed?
"Indeed, there is another matter I would like to discuss with the Palace Master."
Qian Xunji treated Xu Xin as an equal, so he spoke to him very politely.
"Your Holiness, please speak," Xu Xin said, feigning ignorance.
"I'm sure the Palace Master has heard of the Three Upper Sects," Qian Xunji said slowly.
Xu Xin nodded, signaling him to continue.
"And the reason I have come here today is for these three sects."
"With the emergence of the Shadow Palace, it's time for a change of power among the three upper sects."
"I wonder if the Palace Master would be interested in taking the top spot among the three upper sects?"
Qian Xunji explained that if the Shadow Hall became the number one of the three upper sects, the Spirit Hall's strength would reach its peak when it annexed other sects.
This was another tactic of Qian Xunji, which is why he came in person. He was very confident, so confident that he believed he could control the Shadow Palace and swallow this behemoth.
Little did he know, the Shadow Palace was a deep place, so deep that it terrified him.
Ignorance is bliss, and that perfectly describes Qian Xunji right now.
Xu Xin, who already knew Qian Xunji's thoughts, wasn't too surprised.
Becoming the top of the three sects? Heh heh, that won't have any impact.
Putting aside the strength of their own Shadow Hall, becoming the number one of the three upper sects is well-deserved, and they wouldn't even have a problem clashing with the Spirit Hall.
As for schemes and tricks? In the face of absolute power, any schemes and tricks are nothing but flowers in a mirror and the moon's reflection in the water... They serve no purpose other than to add to the amusement of others.
"I wonder who the Pope wants to kick out?" Xu Xin said calmly, looking at Qian Xunji with an expressionless face.
Upon hearing Xu Xin's question, Qian Xunji's eyes lit up.
"Naturally, we'll propose whoever is the weakest. The Upper Four Sects don't sound as good as the Upper Three Sects."
Qian Xunji laughed and said that no matter who it was, they would all be swallowed up by the Spirit Hall in the end. At that time, he would be the greatest pope since the founding of the Spirit Hall.
Qian Xunji's idea was good, but sometimes reality is cruel.
Xu Xin didn't care. Becoming one of the top three sects was obviously more beneficial than harmful. Even if there were drawbacks, the Shadow Palace could resolve them. Why should he refuse such a good thing?
Xu Xin is not stupid.
"If that's the case, then the Shadow Palace agrees to the Pope's plan."
Xu Xin spoke with a smile.
These things weren't in the original story; they changed because of my arrival. I don't know how things will develop in the future, but no matter what, only when I become stronger can I be fearless!
Once the Silver Dragon King confirms that matter, Xu Xin will know whether the Asura God above is his enemy.
I can start preparing to take over the Killing City myself, but I have to wait.
"Hahaha, good, good, good."
"With the Shadow Palace's approval, it will be difficult for the three upper sects to disagree."
Qian Xunji laughed loudly, "It's done! I've achieved my goal for this trip."
Next up are the three current sects.
As long as the Shadow Palace agrees, it will be difficult for the Haotian Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to disagree. That's why Qian Xunji came to the Shadow Palace first.
At least for now, the strength displayed by the Shadow Palace is undeniable. Two overlord-level sects have agreed, so if the others disagree... the consequences are predictable.
"How about holding it in three months?"
Qian Xunji snapped out of her daze and continued speaking.
"Can!"
"Your Holiness can arrange the specifics. The Shadow Palace will arrive as promised."
Three months is enough time; by then, I will have returned from the Blue Silver Forest. As for how to arrange things, I can leave that to the Spirit Hall.
Xu Xincai was too lazy to bother with such details.
Hearing Xu Xin's words, Qian Xunji was very satisfied. This Shadow Palace Master was quite sensible.
Since that's the case, after you marry Dong'er, I'll let you die in peace...
Qian Xunji is very ambitious, and his current politeness is just an act. He is the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and apart from his own father, he really doesn't care about anyone else.
Those forces were merely stepping stones for Qian Xunji.