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Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, the air was still and heavy with authority. Bibi Dong sat upon her throne, a rare smile breaking across her elegant face as she looked at the glowing screen of the chat group.
She found herself amused by Ning Rongrong's recent words. For the longest time, the girl had seemed like nothing more than a noisy child who spent every waking moment shouting in the group to protect her beloved Su Yan.
She remembered the girl constantly crying out things like, "Don't touch my Su Yan Gege, you'll make him dirty!" It was a pleasant surprise to see that the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School actually had some brains after all.
Bibi Dong: Xiangxiang, what the Little Princess just suggested makes sense, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might not be your best choice. If you want a real future, you should join the Spirit Hall directly.
It is the strongest force on the continent, and joining us is a one-step solution to all your problems. Everything the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can offer you, our Spirit Hall can provide just as much. More importantly, we can give you things they could never dream of offering.
Liu Erlong: Me too! I can offer things as well!
Bibi Dong: Get out of here, Liu Erlong. Not even dogs would want to go to Yu Xiaogang's family.
Liu Erlong: Bibi Dong, how can you say that? That is the same Yu Xiaogang you used to think about day and night! Have you no heart?
Far away in the Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua watched the exchange and let out a long, helpless sigh. She felt a deep sense of dread for her family. She wondered if anything could save the Clear Sky Sect now. She thought of her brother and shook her head. Tang Hao, oh Tang Hao, you really have done it this time. You are finished, and because of your actions, the Clear Sky Sect is likely finished too.
Tang Yuehua: Your Holiness Supreme Pontiff, is there any mercy left? Can you give our Clear Sky Sect a way out of this mess?
Bibi Dong: Yuehua, a path is something you must walk yourself. Whether the people of your Clear Sky Sect live or die depends entirely on your own efforts. Don't look to me for a free pass. Liu Erlong, you should listen closely, because these words are meant for you as well.
At the Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong had been ready to snap back at Bibi Dong with another joke, but the coldness in the message made her freeze. The reality of the situation finally started to sink in.
She had grown so used to calling Bibi Dong an "Old Woman" in the group chat every day that she had almost forgotten who she was talking to. This woman wasn't just a rival in love; she was the Pope of the Spirit Hall. Before she was a sister in their strange group, she was the ruler of the most powerful organization in the world.
Liu Erlong: Old Woman, are you serious? Is there really no sisterly affection left between us from our time together?
Group Member Number Nine: Senior Erlong, I think you are missing the point. You should ask yourself what Bibi Dong would want to do first now that she is thinking clearly again.
Cat in the Shadows: It doesn't matter if the Clear Sky Sect lives or dies in the long run. But right now, Yu Xiaogang and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are in serious trouble. They are the primary targets.
Su Yan: That is where you two are wrong. Even if Bibi Dong had stayed confused, she still would have wanted to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan eventually. To put it simply, that clan is doomed no matter what happens next.
Bibi Dong: We can be sisters in this group chat if you like, but on the Spirit Arena, we decide things through life and death. Erlong, you should get your neck ready and wait for me to arrive.
Bo Saixi: The name 'Love-Hate Relationship' truly fits this situation perfectly!
Back at the Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong was shaking with anger. She cursed Yu Xiaogang in her heart. He was such a fool. Did he really think he was special just because he had managed to get close to the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall back then? He didn't realize that his past was a double-edged sword that was now cutting back at everyone he knew.
In truth, the leadership of the Spirit Hall was far more organized than the sects. Qian Daoliu was a man of principle, and the Spirit Hall's system was built on order. If the Clear Sky Sect were in charge, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would have likely been crushed by a hammer army a long time ago.
Bibi Dong: Little Princess, stop trying to win over Bai Chenxiang for a moment. Go back and have a real talk with your father. You can see Su Yan's attitude toward the Spirit Hall. Even if he doesn't join us, he won't stand in our way. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needs to be very careful about which side they choose to stand on.
Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong's face went pale as she read the warning. She had been so caught up in the casual atmosphere of the chat that she forgot the danger. Bibi Dong was the Pope. She was a woman who could change the fate of the entire world with a single order. Whether the continent remained at peace or fell into total war was up to her.
"Su Yan Gege," Ning Rongrong said, looking at him with a worried smile. "We didn't manage to get the Speed Clan to join us, and now it looks like my family is in trouble with the Spirit Hall."
Su Yan reached out and pulled Ning Rongrong into a hug. He spoke in a soft, calm voice. "Don't worry. When we are finished with our business here, I will go speak with Bibi Dong myself. After that, I will go back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with you to make sure everything is okay."
He then looked over at Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling. "The same goes for both of you. Just leave your family matters to me. There is no need for you to worry about them anymore."
In the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Bibi Dong sat back, looking a bit confused. Hu Liena noticed the change in her teacher's expression. "Teacher, what is wrong?"
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes. "It's strange. I am waiting for someone to speak up. I expected her to jump in and interrupt me by now."
Hu Liena thought for a moment before replying. "Su Yan shouldn't be an enemy to us. Based on what he said before, he wants the common people of the continent to have better lives. He even mentioned that the Spirit Hall is the best force for the commoners. I think he might actually help us, as long as you stay focused, Teacher."
Bibi Dong nodded. "I know that. I'm not waiting for Su Yan to say something."
"Is it Bo Saixi?" Hu Liena asked. "She is all the way on Sea God Island. Why would she care about what happens on the main continent?"
"No, it's Orphan," Bibi Dong said. "That person always likes to go against me and try to take Su Yan away. I'm surprised she hasn't said anything yet."
Hu Liena was at a loss for words. She couldn't believe her teacher was actually waiting for her rival to oppose her own family. Unless she was crazy, Orphan wouldn't have any objections to the Spirit Hall gaining power, since the Spirit Hall was her family too. Hu Liena realized that Qian Renxue's identity would probably be discovered by everyone very soon.
In the future era of Douluo Dalu 2, Ma Xiaotao was staring at the chat in shock. The sudden silence from the major players made her nervous.
Ma Xiaotao: Oh my god! Is this what the Spirit Hall was like ten thousand years ago? Just a few words from Bibi Dong made the leaders of the Upper Three Sects go quiet. The pressure she puts on people is incredible. Old Ancestor, you shouldn't hesitate. Su Yan said the Spirit Hall isn't actually bad, so maybe you should just join them.
Ah Yin: It is so sad. You humans have the ability to think and reason, yet you still choose to fight and kill each other like wild animals. I will never understand it.
Loves Eating Carrots: Yes, I agree. I don't understand why they have to be so violent either.
Back in the carriage, Ning Rongrong and the others looked up at Xiao Wu at the same time. They all had confused expressions on their faces. Xiao Wu felt the sudden tension and didn't know how to react.
"Loves Eating Carrots" withdrew a message.
Ah Yin: Carrot, why would you say you don't understand them? Aren't you a human yourself?
Hu Liena: It looks like the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast is finally starting to show her true self.
I Am a Little Bird: What is going on?
Loves Eating Carrots: I am just not very smart. Is it so strange that I don't understand complicated human things?
Bibi Dong: You can stop hiding now. I already had my doubts about you. Do you think I became the Supreme Pontiff by being stupid?
Liu Erlong: Old Woman, how did you figure it out?
Bibi Dong: It was simple. Su Yan was willing to give me a special spirit ring from his system just to protect her. That means Su Yan already knew her. He might be a bit of a rascal, but he wouldn't beg me to save a Spirit Beast he had never met before. Also, we know this Spirit Beast is supposed to sacrifice itself for Tang San.
That means it must be someone who has been by Tang San's side constantly. The Shrek Seven Devils are all accounted for. Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar are clearly human. Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing come from famous families. That only leaves one person left.
I Am an Orphan: I will say it again. Even if she has some issues with her heart, Bibi Dong is a perfect leader in every other way.