"Xi Xi, you actually submitted to the Tang Sect," Qian Daoliu said, ignoring the other Spirit Hall members as his gaze remained fixed on the woman at the forefront.
"Qian Daoliu, it's been a long time," Bo Saixi replied with a faint smile after greeting Mu Chen.
"Xi Xi, is the Tang Sect really that impressive? Your Sea God Island has actually pledged allegiance to them? When someone first told me, I didn't believe it. A follower of the Sea God submitting to the heir of another god? How could it be true?" Qian Daoliu's voice was calm, but his expression was complicated as he looked at Bo Saixi.
Seeing her again after decades, Qian Daoliu realized that Bo Saixi hadn't aged a day. In fact, she looked even more stunning than before.
He couldn't help but recall the pact between himself, Tang Chen, and Bo Saixi—a pact that left him with deep regret. As the High Priest of the Angel God, Qian Daoliu was destined never to become a god himself. Without ascending to godhood, he could never take Bo Saixi as his wife.
"Qian Daoliu, as the High Priest of the Angel God, you should know better than anyone that divine will cannot be resisted. Mu Chen was able to step onto Sea God Island, allow the Purple Pearl Queen to establish her kingdom there, defeat me, and even subdue the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who willingly offered himself in sacrifice. These unimaginable events can only be attributed to divine providence. As priests, we cannot oppose the will of the gods," Bo Saixi said calmly.
Qian Daoliu fell silent, shifting his gaze to Mu Chen.
This young man, not yet fully grown, had already reached Level 99 as a Limit Douluo and achieved a semi-divine level. On top of that, he had compelled the Deep Sea Demon Whale King to offer itself as a sacrifice. Such talent and charisma were unmatched—even Qian Daoliu had to admit he was inferior.
After a brief exchange with Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi moved to stand behind Mu Chen, flanked by the Purple Pearl Queen and the nine Guardian Douluos of Sea God Island.
"Husband, I'm not late, am I?" the Purple Pearl Queen asked as she stepped to Mu Chen's side with a smile.
"No, you're right on time," Mu Chen replied with a smile.
"Husband, Xiao Bai needed to remain on Sea God Island to maintain order, so she couldn't accompany us this time," the Purple Pearl Queen added.
"I understand," Mu Chen said with a nod.
The eleven Title Douluos from Sea God Island and the Purple Pearl Kingdom had made a rare journey to the mainland. To maintain stability at sea, Xiao Bai, the Demonic Great White Shark King, had to stay behind to keep the peace.
"You must be Bibi Dong, the Pope of Spirit Hall?" the Purple Pearl Queen said, turning her gaze to Bibi Dong.
"And you must be the Purple Pearl Queen?" Bibi Dong asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Truly a beauty. No wonder my man has been so captivated by you. To win your favor, he didn't hesitate to cross seas and face endless trials. Honestly, even I'm a little tempted. If I weren't already with him, I might want to take you as my wife," the Purple Pearl Queen said bluntly.
Bibi Dong's brows furrowed, her face cold.
She had already heard about the Purple Pearl Queen's peculiar preferences from Hu Liena. At first, she thought it was merely a rumor, but now, standing face-to-face, the truth became clear—this Queen truly had an unconventional interest in both men and women.
"You dare speak to Her Holiness so disrespectfully!" Chrysanthemum Douluo snapped in his usual effeminate tone.
"Ah, so you're the one I've heard about—Spirit Hall's most infamous elder. Male? Female? Hard to say," the Purple Pearl Queen said, her gaze sharp as she stared at Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"You—!" Chrysanthemum Douluo fumed, glaring at her.
"Tsk tsk, I wonder what someone like you would be like in bed?" the Purple Pearl Queen teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She turned to Mu Chen with a sly smile. "Husband, I think I might have found a new interest."
"..." Mu Chen felt momentarily speechless. He was utterly dumbfounded by the Purple Pearl Queen's audacity and bizarre tastes.
"Husband, hurry up and defeat her so we can bring her over to our side," the Purple Pearl Queen said, looking expectantly at Bibi Dong.
"Why are you more eager than me?" Mu Chen asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Because your women are my women, too. She's so beautiful; of course, I'm eager. The best part of being with you is that I gain a whole bunch of gorgeous sisters without lifting a finger," the Purple Pearl Queen said proudly.
"Uh..." Mu Chen was left momentarily speechless again.
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Bibi Dong, who had been silently observing, finally spoke. "Mu Chen, is this all you have?" she asked, sweeping her gaze across the group. "If your Tang Sect's strength is limited to this, you will not surpass Spirit Hall. After centuries of cultivation, Spirit Hall's true strength is far greater than what you see on the surface."
"Eleven sea soul masters—though impressive as Title Douluos—will have their strength reduced significantly on land," Bibi Dong continued coldly. "Our agreement was that your Tang Sect's strength must far exceed Spirit Hall, not merely match it."
She stared at Mu Chen with disdain, confident in her inevitable victory.
While others might have been shocked by what the Tang Sect displayed, Bibi Dong was not. Hu Liena had already informed her of everything. In Bibi Dong's eyes, she had already won the bet.
"If this is all you have, then I'm afraid you've lost. As per our agreement, you and your Tang Sect—including these sea soul masters—must retreat into seclusion, avoiding all conflicts on the continent," Bibi Dong declared sternly.
"Don't be so hasty, Bibi Dong," Mu Chen replied with a faint smile.
At that moment, the third set of war drums began to sound.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
The drums echoed for nearly ten minutes, yet the area remained silent. There was no sign of movement.
"Mu Chen, what are you trying to pull now?" Bibi Dong asked, her curiosity getting the better of her. With the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the sea soul masters already present, she couldn't see what else the Tang Sect had left to reveal.
Spirit Hall controlled 80% of the continent's soul masters. From Bibi Dong's perspective, victory was already assured.
"You'll know soon enough," Mu Chen replied confidently.
Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound came from beneath their feet. The ground began to shake violently, as though an earthquake was underway.
The tremors grew stronger and stronger until, finally, a colossal figure emerged from the distant forest on the outskirts of the village.
The figure was over fifty meters tall, with massive, lantern-sized golden eyes that gleamed like crystal. Its body was pitch-black, but golden patterns glowed brilliantly across its skin, giving it a mystical and imposing aura.
"The Titan Giant Ape!"
Bibi Dong's expression finally changed, her brows furrowing deeply as an ominous feeling swept through her heart.
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