"..."
Soon, Qian Xunji dismissed Mei Bensi.
Standing on the high platform with his hands behind his back, he watched him leave the grand hall.
Qian Xunji immediately shouted, "Guimei!"
Before his voice had even faded, Ghost Douluo immediately stepped forward to receive his orders.
"This subordinate is here!"
"..."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression also grew much more serious.
From the moment they heard Mei Bensi's intelligence, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo understood that they had work to do again.
"Guimei, I order you to immediately head to the village Mei Bensi mentioned and investigate the matter with your own eyes as much as possible!"
"Report back as soon as you have confirmation."
"If it is indeed true, I will prepare troops in Spirit Hall and rendezvous with you!" Qian Xunji arranged things in an orderly fashion.
Even though Mei Bensi had spoken with such certainty, he was not so impulsive as to lose his composure.
"Yes! This subordinate obeys."
Guimei responded respectfully, then turned and walked out of the hall.
Qian Xunji glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo again.
"Yue Guan."
"Here!"
"Go and coordinate with those Soul Saints and Soul Douluos immediately. Have them handle any urgent matters beforehand, and postpone anything that isn't. They must be free and on standby in Spirit Hall City for the next few days."
"Yes, Your Holiness. I will see to it at once."
Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed and slowly retreated.
In a few moments, he had flown out of the Papal Hall. His effeminate voice could still be faintly heard.
"You old ghost, have a safe trip!"
"..."
Qian Xunji stood alone with his hands clasped behind his back, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"Tang Hao, oh, Tang Hao... what exactly are you planning? You and your brother have long been hailed as 'Two Douluo from the Same Family.' It's not possible that you couldn't tell that woman was a Spirit Beast."
His voice gradually faded away.
Qian Xunji slowly sat down on his throne, gripping the dragon head on the armrest. The doubt in his eyes had already transformed into anticipation and a cold sneer.
"No matter what you're planning..."
"It now seems you're just paving the way for my Spirit Hall. Perhaps... you can even help me complete my grand plan of unification!"
Qian Xunji looked at the sunlight spilling in from outside the hall.
His face was filled with soaring ambition.
Perhaps this incident of a 100,000-Year Soul Beast taking human form was undoubtedly an opportunity—an opportunity to try and bring the Seven Sects to heel!
To take the first step in unifying the entire continent.
That's right.
Spirit Hall's plan for dominion had actually been discussed and plotted for a very long time.
The mission to usurp the empires was even something Qian Xunji had cooked up during his reign. It just had never been put into action.
It wasn't until the position of Pope fell into Bi Bi Dong's hands that Spirit Hall truly began to move along its preset trajectory, step by step, encroaching upon the major kingdoms, duchies, and sects like the Lower Four Sects.
But Bi Bi Dong carried out this plan with the intention of destroying Spirit Hall and everything else.
She declared war on all opposing forces at almost the same time.
She stretched the battle lines too far, so far that she left Spirit Hall with no path of retreat.
Once they failed, the walls of Spirit Hall would inevitably come crashing down as everyone ganged up on them, leading to its swift demise!
Perhaps the Hall of Worship felt they could sit back and relax with the Angel Inheritance, and perhaps Bi Bi Dong felt her Rakshasa Inheritance gave her the absolute power to destroy the world, but in the end, man's plans are no match for heaven's.
Neither Bi Bi Dong nor Qian Renxue had expected that Tang San, whose life they had spared once, or even several times, would become the biggest variable.
Qian Renxue's divine trials were left with a disgusting flaw, Tang San was resurrected from the dead, and the Asura God, who was the natural counter to the Rakshasa God, stood behind the gods' Dual God Integration. When pitted against Spirit Hall's two gods, it was naturally a resounding victory!
Of all this...
Qian Xunji and the others were completely unaware. Only Ye Tian knew.
This was his secret alone!
It was also his greatest advantage.
—
Inside Wisteria Residence.
Under Bi Bi Dong's calm yet slightly surprised gaze, the blue crystal ball burst forth with a dazzling, blinding light.
"Demon Fox Spirit! Innate Soul Power, Level 10!"
A joyous voice rang out.
Hu Liena's gaze fell upon the pink demon fox perched on her shoulder.
Its lines were extremely graceful and soft, and its foxy eyes, just by looking at them, gave one a feeling of enchanting allure.
Its fluffy, large tail wrapped around the back of Hu Liena's neck, holding her like an arm.
The demon fox even nuzzled affectionately against Hu Liena's tender cheek, making her feel a special kind of closeness. This was her mother's Martial Soul!
"Haha."
Ye Tian laughed lightly.
He had no idea that the house thief from the Tang Sect of another world was about to log in to the Douluo universe.
He simply stared at the orange-haired girl before him, her joy written all over her face. With a smile, he ruffled her hair and congratulated her in a soft, gentle voice.
"Nana, congratulations. You'll soon become a true Soul Master!"
"Mhm!"
Hu Liena was much calmer than he had imagined.
She believed Ye Tian's words without a doubt. If Big Brother Ye Tian said the Marrow Cleansing Pill could increase her Innate Soul Power, then it definitely would!
Innate Full Spirit Power was only to be expected.
But when she lifted her eyes, which now carried a hint of charm from her Martial Soul awakening, and saw Ye Tian's smiling face, Hu Liena couldn't help but throw herself at him.
Plop—!
"Big Brother Ye Tian! Thank you!"
Hu Liena hugged Ye Tian tightly, burying her head as tears welled up in the corners of her eyes. She cried out with genuine emotion, "Thank you, Senior Brother! Even if I work like an ox and a horse, Nana can never repay your immense kindness!"
"Nana, why are you saying such things all of a sudden?"
Ye Tian held Hu Liena by her shoulders.
"With our relationship, is there any need to draw such clear lines?"
With that, Ye Tian gently pushed Hu Liena away and said with a smile, "When the time comes and everyone knows that you're a Titled Douluo expert that I trained, I'll be content."
"Oh? Then where does that leave me, your teacher?"
Just as Ye Tian's voice fell, a teasing, mature female voice sounded in their ears.
When Ye Tian looked toward the source of the voice...
Bi Bi Dong's questioning eyes met his squarely.
"Heh..."
Ye Tian gave a dry laugh and added, "Of course, Teacher's contributions are indispensable. After all, I was trained by you, Teacher."
"Don't try to flatter me."
Bi Bi Dong frowned.
She admitted she might have contributed, but it was mostly in the area of Soul Hunts.
To say that she had trained Ye Tian?
She really didn't dare take the credit for that.
But who wouldn't want to hear, and who wouldn't like to hear, such nice words? Especially when they came from the mouth of her favorite disciple.
Who doesn't want to be acknowledged by the one they acknowledge?
Bi Bi Dong was no exception.
Her mouth said no, but her eyes honestly betrayed a hint of smugness.
The corners of her lips curled up slightly, her heart bubbling with delight from the warmth of Ye Tian's fresh flattery.
"This disciple is only speaking the truth."
Ye Tian smiled relaxedly.
Hu Liena couldn't help but chuckle and immediately chimed in, "Senior Brother and Teacher, rest assured! Nana will definitely not let you down!"
"Alright, that's enough with the rainbow farts."
Bi Bi Dong waved her hand, lifting her supple bottom from the sofa.
Looking at Hu Liena, she stood up.
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