Meanwhile, outside the Pope's Hall.
Today is the last day of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
It's also the day when the champion will be decided.
To be honest, the members of the Spirit Hall didn't have high expectations for the Spirit Hall team. The gap in strength between the two sides was simply too large.
Heaven Dou Royal Team, with the presence of Dugu Yan, was almost as stable as Mount Tai; it was difficult for them to lose.
Even the strengthened Hu Liena and her two teammates might not be a match for Dugu Yan.
Before the competition even started, another matter caused a commotion outside the Pope's Hall.
"Your Majesty, the Pope, the entire main team of Blue Sunshine, the Blue Sunshine team… all of its official members have been assassinated!"
A red-robed cardinal was reporting this to Bibi Dong.
He didn't know that Bibi Dong had already learned of this matter last night!
The faces of those present changed, especially the "outsiders," who all instinctively looked at Bibi Dong.
They were very clear about the situation with the Blue Sunshine.
It was impossible for them to join the Spirit Hall and possess such a seven-in-one spirit fusion skill.
Their assassination was, therefore, somewhat expected.
However, was the Spirit Hall too hasty in this? Assassinating them directly within Spirit City?
Everyone wasn't foolish. With a bit of thought, they understood the implications.
There were only two possibilities: either the Spirit Hall did the assassinations, in which case the least likely thing happened and the Spirit Hall had a reason to explain it.
The second possibility was that someone else did it and framed the Spirit Hall, making them take the blame.
Even if the Spirit Hall didn't do it, people would think they did.
"Your Majesty, this matter requires an explanation for the Heaven Dou Empire!"
At this moment, the prince "Xue Qinghe" looked at Bibi Dong with a face full of anger. The anger was real, but the demand for an explanation was fake.
She knew this couldn't have been arranged by Bibi Dong.
No matter how foolish or stupid she was, she couldn't have done something like this.
Thinking about what Bibi Dong had done to her in the past, the anger just welled up naturally.
"Xue Qinghe" appeared sincere, and the others couldn't help but nod.
Those who didn't know might really think she was seeking justice for the Blue Sunshine.
Hearing this and seeing "Xue Qinghe's" expression, Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes widened and her brow furrowed.
This daughter still hated her.
She could only blame herself.
In the future, she would find a way to make amends.
"Who is the murderer?"
Ignoring "Xue Qinghe's" clamor, Bibi Dong looked at the red-robed cardinal and calmly asked.
Her demeanor was puzzling to some.
"Your Majesty, the Pope, after inspecting the scene and considering Tang Yin's flight to avoid punishment, it can be confirmed that the murderer is indeed Blue Sunshine's substitute member, Tang Yin!"
"Perhaps because he wasn't allowed to participate in the loser's bracket yesterday and they lost the match, he resorted to poisoning and other means to assassinate all the main members of the Blue Sunshine team!"
The red-robed cardinal respectfully reported.
This was indeed what they had investigated and deduced.
Of course, he didn't know the deeper conflicts.
"Tang Yin" only killed the Blue Sunshine but didn't kill other substitute members or the accompanying teacher.
From this point, it seemed the reason for killing the Blue Sunshine was likely because he wasn't allowed to participate.
Many believed the cardinal's words, but there were also many who didn't.
Those who didn't believe mostly did so because of their stance and unwillingness to accept it.
Actually, it was apparent during the competition.
"Tang Yin" was retaliated against by the Divine Wind team members, and no official Blue Sunshine team member helped him, indicating that their relationship wasn't harmonious.
Revenge against the main team members gave Tang Yin a strong motive!
Who wouldn't want to kill teammates like that if they were even remotely normal?!
"We can't just assume Tang Yin is the murderer based on your one-sided story!"
What if the Spirit Hall is framing Tang Yin?
It's not entirely impossible!
Of course, the chances are slim. Tang Yin wouldn't even bow to the Pope, so how could he become a tool for the Spirit Hall?
Facing everyone's doubts, Bibi Dong's expression remained unchanged. She knew what these people were thinking, but she couldn't be bothered to explain.
What did misunderstandings about the Spirit Hall have to do with her, Bibi Dong?
Besides, what if these people were talking nonsense?
In Douluo Continent, strength ultimately rules!
Even if the Spirit Hall did it and there was enough evidence, would the Heaven Dou Empire dare to turn against the Spirit Hall?
Don't overestimate the Heaven Dou Empire or underestimate the Spirit Hall.
"Let's proceed with the competition first. We'll discuss this matter after the match!"
After saying this, Bibi Dong closed her eyes.
Everyone: "..."
At a time like this, you're still thinking about the competition?
Aren't you going to explain?
"Yes!"
With the Pope and the red-robed cardinal in agreement, the matter was temporarily suppressed.
With the organizers saying so, what else could the others say?
Naviere stood in the middle of the "arena," exchanging a glance with the arena's edge, where Focalors was standing.
They knew the truth of the situation.
The Blue Sunshine wanted to kill Tang San to take his 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor right leg spirit bone.
Of course, the Blue Sunshine didn't know it was a 100,000-year spirit bone!
If they knew it was a 100,000-year spirit bone, those wanting to kill Tang San wouldn't be limited to just the Blue Sunshine.
You must know, this is a 100,000-year spirit bone!
Even Title Douluo or Super Douluo would be envious.
Their conspiracy hadn't been implemented yet, but Tang San poisoned them in advance, which was reasonable.
Justice cannot be biased towards any side.
Tang San's actions in this situation count as self-defense.
This is a fantasy world where life and death conflicts are normal.
"Dear, do we need to tell them the truth?"
Focalors transmitted to Neuvillette.
They didn't want to interfere with the disputes on Douluo Continent; such matters were a mix of open and hidden conflicts.
It was still a dispute.
Using Tang San's killing of the Blue Sunshine in Spirit City, other forces could do a lot to tarnish the Spirit Hall's reputation.
Especially those nobles, who were very keen on such things.
They didn't want to interfere in such matters, but as the God of Justice, Focalors felt they should do something to let the world know the truth, and that's it.
Neuvillette was silent for a while, then transmitted, "After the match, let everyone know the truth."
In Tang San's situation, if he were to be prosecuted, he could indeed be prosecuted.
But Neuvillette wouldn't handle such matters to avoid people saying he was targeting Tang San.
If Focalors hadn't asked, Neuvillette would have chosen to stay silent.
He was not only Fontaine's chief justice but also a transmigrator, and he preferred to mind his own business.
Hearing this, Focalors nodded.
Everyone: "???"
What are these two talking about?
Their expressions are changing so much.
"Would the contestants from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the Spirit Hall Academy please step onto the stage..."