Chapter 138: Your Holiness the Pope — Those Who Know the Times Are Wise!
[Bibi Dong and the audience were filled with question marks. Yue Guan and Gui Mei… were they standing in the wrong position?]
[These two elders were the pillars of Spirit Hall and the Pope's most loyal subordinates. When had they betrayed her?]
[Yue Guan and Gui Mei said nothing. They simply stared at Bibi Dong.]
[After following her for so many years, they had never received any rewards. As for soul bones? They wouldn't even dare to dream of such things.]
[She would rather use soul bones to nurture the younger generation than allocate one to them.]
[But what about Wang Li? He had merely followed you to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well once and obtained an immortal herb. An immortal herb!]
[Even Gui Mei, who hadn't gone, had still received one…]
[Did it even need to be said which side to stand on?]
[Follow Wang Li, there's meat to eat. Follow Bibi Dong, you can't even get a sip of soup!]
[In the end… their loyalty had been misplaced.]
[Bibi Dong stared at Yue Guan and Gui Mei with a dark expression.]
[These two dared to betray her!]
["Good. Good. Good!"]
[Bibi Dong said "good" three times in succession. She looked slightly unhinged.]
[Yu Xiaogang's death, Yue Guan and Gui Mei's betrayal—these series of blows had pushed her to the brink of losing her sanity.]
["Your Holiness, the Pope, those who understand the times are heroes."]
["Yu Xiaogang openly threatened to destroy Spirit Hall. Yet you continued to protect him. That would chill the hearts of your subordinates."]
[Yue Guan's expression did not change as he spoke teasingly.]
["Yu Xiaogang may be a useless man, but for him to declare in public that he would destroy Spirit Hall—if we do not eliminate such a threat—where would Spirit Hall's authority stand?"]
[Gui Mei added calmly.]
[Neither of them showed the slightest emotional fluctuation. Their tone was righteous and dignified.]
[From any procedural standpoint, you had committed no error. You were safeguarding Spirit Hall's dignity.]
[On the contrary, Bibi Dong, as Pope of Spirit Hall, had harbored private feelings for a useless man.]
[The audience exchanged glances. The elders and Douluo Hall worship elders stroked their chins thoughtfully.]
[Yue Guan and Gui Mei's words were not wrong. The issue did indeed lie with the Pope. But… humiliating the Pope in public—wasn't that essentially slapping Spirit Hall in the face?]
[Could it be… this was a move to replace the Pope?]
[The elders and worship elders all looked toward Golden Crocodile Douluo. They suspected he was plotting something!]
[Golden Crocodile Douluo: ...]
[If he wanted to do something, he would never hide it nor resort to such methods. But… he had no way to defend himself!]
[Golden Crocodile Douluo clasped his hands behind his back and remained silent. Acting profound, acting like a master… he would shoulder this blame!]
[You were his most prized disciple. If he didn't take the blame for you, who would?]
[In the arena, you patted Yue Guan and Gui Mei on the shoulders.]
["Elders, you've worked hard. You've devoted yourselves to Spirit Hall, yet you're questioned by the Pope."]
["You and I are both members of Spirit Hall. We are one family. Between family, there's no need for polite formalities."]
["You two are loyal to Spirit Hall. Knowing full well the Pope is narrow-minded, yet you still stepped forward to point out her faults—truly role models for our generation."]
["Please step down and rest for now. I will reason things out with Her Holiness."]
[Yue Guan and Gui Mei were stunned. The way they looked at you changed instantly.]
[You were indeed different from Bibi Dong. Your words… sounded unbelievably satisfying.]
[Bibi Dong: ...]
[Audience: ...]
[The members of Spirit Hall glanced at Bibi Dong, then at you, deep in thought.]
["Your Holiness the Pope, in all these years since you took the throne, you have achieved nothing noteworthy. In my opinion, you should abdicate and yield to a worthier successor."]
["Body Douluo is the disciple of the Second Worship. Of pure lineage and righteous origin. At such a young age, he has already reached the demigod realm. Breaking through to god-level is merely a matter of time."]
["I believe that if Body Douluo becomes Pope, Spirit Hall will achieve even greater development!"]
[After exchanging a glance with your teacher, Demon Bear Douluo stepped forward as the first to speak.]
[Since Demon Bear Douluo had taken a stance, the other elders quickly followed after brief consideration. They had never truly obeyed the Pope's direct commands anyway. Without orders from the Douluo Hall, they were content simply cultivating.]
[What they had thought would be a competition had unexpectedly turned into a demand for the Pope's abdication!!]
[Qian Daoliu glanced at Bibi Dong, then at you. Finally, his gaze landed on Xue Qinghe. After brief contemplation, he reached a decision.]
[He nodded toward several offerings before closing his eyes. Bibi Dong was, after all, Qian Renxue's mother. For her to pass on the throne in such a manner was somewhat excessive. Yet your talent was something Qian Daoliu could not ignore.]
[As Demon Bear Elder had said, your ascension to godhood was only a matter of time.]
[Seeing Qian Daoliu's stance, the other offerings also spoke up, urging Bibi Dong to abdicate!]
[Bibi Dong trembled. She had never expected events to spiral to this extent. Even Qian Daoliu, who had once supported her, now stood with you!]
[Was it because of Yu Xiaogang?]
[Or because you had reached the so-called demigod realm?]
[She, too, was a rank ninety-nine Ultimate Douluo. It was only due to certain reasons that she could currently exert only rank ninety-eight strength.]
[If she truly fought with her life on the line, she could temporarily reclaim that suppressed power…]
[Abdicate and yield? That would only happen after a fight!]
[Bibi Dong was no child. She stared at you intently, ignoring the clamor of elders and worship elders.]
[As long as she defeated you, she would remain Pope. She would still be able to drag Spirit Hall into the abyss.]
[Flawless Golden Body? Immune to all attacks below god-level? She didn't believe it!]
[Back then, hadn't she shattered that rabbit's Invincible Golden Body as well?]
[The audience was exhilarated. With a free ticket, they were witnessing such a spectacle—what incredible fortune!]
[You stood with your hands behind your back, glancing sideways at Bibi Dong, not placing her in your eyes at all.]
[You extended your right hand and made a gesture of invitation.]
[Bibi Dong instantly completed her martial soul possession. You did the same in that very moment.]
[Your figure vanished from where you stood. In the blink of an eye, you appeared at Bibi Dong's side.]
[Your leg met her face in a casual whip kick. Bibi Dong was sent flying as though struck by a heavy carriage…]
[A trace of disbelief flashed in her eyes. Your speed and strength were utterly terrifying!]
[At this moment, she had no choice but to go all out, unleashing the suppressed power within her…]
[You looked disdainfully at Bibi Dong, whose body was now wreathed in a black aura, and said:]
["I have never displayed my true strength because I have never faced a true enemy."]
["You… are the same."]
["However, today, I shall let you all witness the true form of a Body martial soul!"]
[As your voice fell, your seventh soul ring lit up. You activated your martial soul's true body, transforming into a golden miniature giant.]
[White patterns surfaced across your body—the engravings of the Death God Domain.]
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