"Ghost, try this method."
Instructed Bibi Dong, as Ghost Douluo followed the procedure that was written on the piece of paper I gave him.
Ajuka was really genius to find such things. Among all researchers in Baator, he was most fascinated by human cultivators, as they were his beloved subject of research. When I gave him an opportunity to study the cultivation system of the humans in the Douluo Universe, he was instantly hooked up and quickly found out similarities between several systems.
Bibi Dong was kind enough to send some deceased specimens through the Tarot Card, so his progress was even faster than initially predicted.
The entire process took only several minutes until the Ghost Douluo was done with this. After he finished condensation of the first Soul Core, he started condensing the second one, which could be condensed after on reached Hyper Douluo, meaning Spirit Rank 95.
"How are you feeling, Ghost?"
Asked Bibi Dong as she observed changes on the Ghost Douluo, who appeared to be a lot stronger than before, even though his Spirit Rank didn't increase.
The benefit of the Soul Cores was in the increasement of the recovery speed of the spirit master's spirit power, and one could store more Spirit Energy in their body.
"I feel that I will reach Spirit Rank 96 within the next month or so. My Spirit Power recovery speed has increased tremendously, and even energy reserves were expanded by a lot."
He answered swiftly as Bibi Dong had a delighted smile over her face. Till now, all of her subordinates were weaker than Elders in the Hall of Elders, but now that could easily change. Though with Soul-Geass, Elders would become her puppets, basically.
"Good, now go to cultivate and try to reach Spirit Rank 96 as soon as possible. Share the method with Chrystantenium and several loyal followers to me."
Ordered, she as Ghost Douluo bowed deeply before he disappeared into shadows, leaving us alone, as I also sent Diablo away to do what he wanted.
While Diablo was my servant, he was more of a friend and companion than my protector during the years.
"So... I take it that you are satisfied with current development?"
I asked casually as I finished brewing my tea.
"Yes, after the Elders are dealt with, I can expand my influence however I wish."
She sipped her tea.
"So, how is the state of the Spirit Hall's development currently?"
I greatly enjoyed my tea, and apparently, even Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall enjoyed it too.
"I have started the exploration process, and currently, the Spirit Hall has found another continent and several sub-continents and large Islands, where we have started constructing Fortresses and Cities. Also, I have invested a lot into recruiting orphans and people into Spirit Hall as the foundation for our new future Army."
That was a good strategy for a start.
"How about two Empires? Did they notice anything?"
I asked about Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire.
"No. How could they? Star Luo is eying Heaven Dou Empire and has wanted to attack it for decades, as the Heaven Dou Empire has been on a slow decline for a very long time. While Heaven Dou Empire is a place where Nobility is running rampant, and they are scheming against each other, while the Imperial Family is slowly losing their authority."
Explained Bibi Dong.
Of course, on the Douluo Continent, several smaller Kingdoms and nations existed, but they were completely insignificant and useless, not worthy of any kind of attention. Empires had the protection of several Titled Douluos, while smaller nations didn't have any, or in the rare cases may have a maximum of one.
"So the Heaven Dou Empire is a place where nobles have a free playground?"
I asked with a grin and knew this was the chance.
"Yeh, in past years the Imperial Xue Family started losing power and in turn, many noble families and clans started gaining massive influence in the Empire. especially the 7 Sects of the Empire. This then created a big conflict among several Imperial Generals and Nobles which are still ongoing."
Yeh, the typical scenario that could have happened in Baator if I was not cautious.
"Then this is going to be an excellent opportunity. Wait and let the Heaven Dou Empire decline, afterwards, you can probably recruit several high-ranking Generals to your cause."
I said, to which she grinned.
"While systematically bribing anonymously nobles to cause disputes between Army and Nobles, while assassinating secretly who could be considered a threat and blaming it on either Nobles or Army."
She finished my words, as I was amazed by her. She was really profound schemer and dangerous person, as she instantly saw the exact thing I wanted her to see and wanted to say.
"Exactly, but the real problem is the Clans. While the Noble has high political powers, the majority of them should be weak, right?"
I asked as she nodded.
"Then how do you want to deal with them? Especially with those three? How were they called?"
I asked not quite remembering some names.
"Blue Lightning Dragon Clan, Seven Treasure Glazed Clan, and Clear Sky Clan."
As she said the words of Clear Sky Clan I started getting very uncomfortable, as my entire body was shaking violently and I knew what was happening.
As the Fateless One, any kind of fate cannot be tied to me, but now, the Universal Fate in some way wanted to impose itself on me.
Suddenly the Fate Algorithm activated out of nowhere, and I saw several visions of the possible future, as I coughed blood violently, as my demonic energy exploded and was depleted completely in several seconds.
"Zeoticus!"
Shouted Bibi Dong before I fell unconscious.