Chapter 240: Bibi Dong's Dilemma
Time passed, and the group finally arrived at Spirit City.
As they gazed upon the massive city, only one-sixth the size of Heaven Dou City, their emotions were mixed.
If not for Spirit Hall's inaction, how could they have encountered so many fallen ones?
Five or six hundred of them—what had Spirit Hall been doing all these years?
Spirit Hall: Wrongfully accused!
More wronged than Dou E, with metaphorical snow falling in June!
Spirit Hall had sacrificed countless temple knights in their efforts against the fallen ones.
The battles were relentless, with knights falling one after another, far too many to count.
Those fallen ones had absolutely no connection to Spirit Hall!
Who could have known why they suddenly escaped from the City of Slaughter?
The original purpose of Spirit Hall's founding was to eliminate evil soul masters—these so-called fallen ones.
In the process of eliminating them, the Angel God would gain faith, and Spirit Hall would receive some faith as well.
It was truly an organization meant to protect civilians and guard Douluo Continent.
Now, because of the massive appearance of fallen ones, people were blaming Spirit Hall for being inactive instead.
"Spirit Hall, sigh…"
"They're too powerful. We'd better not say too much."
Meanwhile, the Star Luo Empire's team, which had arrived at Spirit City earlier, had already heard about what happened to Heaven Dou Empire's team.
While mocking Heaven Dou for its weakness, they also expressed some sympathy.
However, not everyone felt the same. Some believed that the severe losses among Heaven Dou Empire's younger generation would eventually lead to a generational gap, making the empire the weakest it had ever been.
"Hmph, weaklings don't deserve sympathy! If we had encountered so many fallen ones, we definitely wouldn't have lost so many key members!"
A Star Luo Empire contestant spoke arrogantly.
The Star Luo Empire, known for its fierce and martial culture, disdained the "noble lords" of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Even within the Star Luo royal family, infighting was common. As for civilians? Strength was the only thing that mattered!
"Don't say that. We should show them some sympathy…"
"Hahaha…"
"Wu Mei, why aren't you laughing? Don't you find it funny?"
Hearing this, Wu Mei's eyes twitched beneath her veil. She couldn't understand how these people could laugh about such things.
"They just went through a life-and-death battle. Many of them are likely to have breakthroughs because of it. And you all…"
She paused before continuing, "Also, the Heaven Dou Empire's team isn't as simple as you think. If they're participating in the competition…"
Wu Mei recalled the two extraordinary individuals she had encountered over two years ago.
At first, there had been some friction between them. That young girl had even made her kneel and apologize.
Thinking about it now, Wu Mei could only laugh it off.
Compared to the enmity she carried, such trivial incidents were merely passing clouds.
Two years ago, that young girl was already at the Soul King level, and that was nothing compared to the boy.
The boy named Kong was the truly terrifying one. At just twelve years old, he was already a Soul Emperor above level sixty!
Now, so much time had passed. He had likely broken through to the Soul Sage level—or perhaps even surpassed it.
Thinking of this, Wu Mei smiled bitterly.
Compared to those two, Tang San seemed like a mere…
"Wu Mei, how can you boost others' morale and diminish our own? Apart from the Crown Prince and a few others, we are invincible!"
"Hmph, I don't believe the Heaven Dou Empire has anyone like the ones you're describing!"
Seeing her teammate's disdainful expression, Wu Mei couldn't be bothered to argue. These people, with their mediocre talent and low cultivation levels, were full of arrogance. They would face their reckoning soon enough!
In the Pope's Palace, a discussion was underway on how to make the upcoming finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition as fair as possible.
Given that the Heaven Dou Empire's team had suffered significant losses due to the fallen ones, a simple random draw would be incredibly unfair to their remaining contestants.
The group discussed ways to make the competition as fair as possible.
An elder suggested, "I think before determining the top three, the teams from the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire should each draw lots only within their respective groups. This way, both sides can secure similar rankings."
As soon as he finished, a red-robed cardinal frowned and said, "This method is feasible, but if they've traveled so far just to compete against their own teams and end up eliminated, wouldn't that make their journey meaningless?"
Exactly. The point of traveling such a long way was to compete against teams from the rival empire, not their own.
Such an arrangement would indeed be fair, but it also felt somewhat "disgusting."
"Then what solution do you propose? This is all I could come up with!"
The elder, clearly displeased, retorted. Having his suggestion immediately dismissed by one of his own colleagues was hardly a comfortable experience.
"Enough," Bibi Dong interjected. "We'll proceed as planned. The remaining Heaven Dou contestants are already elites among elites; I doubt they'll mind."
With Bibi Dong's final word, the matter was settled—they would stick to the original method of drawing lots.
After everyone left, Bibi Dong's expression turned peculiar.
When the Heaven Dou Empire's team had arrived at Spirit City, she had already "seen" the blonde-haired youth, Kong.
She hadn't expected what she saw to shock her.
Kong's strength was unfathomable, even to her at her current soul power level.
What kind of power was this?
Even knowing that Kong had defeated Tang Hao, Bibi Dong still felt uneasy. With such strength, even disciplining him would likely be a challenge.
"If you dare deceive Xiaoxue, I will make you pay, no matter the cost!"
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes widened, her willow brows furrowed, and she gritted her teeth as she muttered.
She resolved to use her own eyes to see, her ears to hear, and her heart to observe whether Kong was truly deceiving Qian Renxue.
Bibi Dong did not want Qian Renxue to follow her own path. Decades—decades of torment had passed before she learned the truth. She did not wish for Qian Renxue to endure the same.
At that moment, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan entered the Pope's Palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Pope (Teacher)!"
"Rise."
Bibi Dong snapped out of her thoughts. She had called the three over for a reason and needed to give them some instructions.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Pope (Teacher)!"
The three rose after receiving her permission, their eyes filled with respect for Bibi Dong—and a fierce fighting spirit.
The time to redeem their past humiliation was almost here!
"Nana, I've called you here today for a reason."
"For this final round of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, your goal is simple: secure second place..."
(End of chapter.)
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