Chapter 79: A Letter from Qian Renxue
In Spirit City, within the Pope's Palace—
A disheveled and exhausted Bibi Dong and her group finally returned.
She went back to her private chambers, while Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo returned to the Elders' Hall to recuperate.
This time, using their martial soul fusion skill repeatedly without regard for the consequences had caused serious damage to their bodies.
The same was true for Bibi Dong.
Not only had she endured consecutive battles—
She had also acted as bait against the Dark Devilgod Tiger, suffering heavy injuries.
Although her soul skill could heal her physical wounds—
The pain she experienced was very real.
And on top of that, she had used divine power, which drained her immensely.
The three of them had given everything, risking their lives—
Only to end up benefiting Dugu Bo.
Just thinking about it made Bibi Dong feel that the damage to her mind was even worse than the injuries to her body.
Dragging her exhausted body, she arrived at her chambers.
Outside, the palace guards stood watch as usual.
The moment they saw her, they all dropped to one knee in perfect unison:
"Greetings, Your Holiness, the Pope!"
Bibi Dong concealed her fatigue instantly.
Her posture straightened, and her aura shifted in an instant.
An invisible pressure radiated from her, making it difficult for the guards to even lift their heads.
"Rise," she said coldly.
"Thank you, Your Holiness!"
The guards stood again, but none dared to look at her directly.
"Your Holiness! Your Holiness!"
Just as she was about to enter her chambers, a red-robed bishop hurried over.
Bibi Dong turned and frowned.
It was Max, a subordinate of Platinum Bishop Salas, who oversaw affairs in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Max quickly approached and bowed.
"Your Holiness, I've finally found you."
Bibi Dong frowned slightly.
"As a red-robed bishop, why are you so flustered? Compose yourself."
Though inwardly, she was puzzled.
Isn't he stationed in the Heaven Dou Empire? Why is he here?
"Yes, I acknowledge my fault," Max said nervously, bowing deeper. "But I truly have urgent matters to report."
"Come with me."
Bibi Dong turned and walked toward the council hall. Her private chambers were not a place just anyone could enter.
Max hurriedly followed, slightly uneasy.
Inside the grand hall—
Bibi Dong sat upon her throne gracefully, resting her chin lightly on one hand as she looked down at him.
"Speak."
Max flipped his wrist, producing a letter.
"A few days ago, a man in black carrying an Elder Token delivered this letter to Skoll, a member of the High Priest's faction, and asked him to pass it to the High Priest."
Hearing this—
Bibi Dong's previously indifferent expression sharpened.
Skoll had originally been planted by the High Priest's faction, but had later been won over by her.
However, Snake Spear Douluo, who stayed by Qian Renxue's side, knew nothing of this.
Max continued:
"After the man left, Skoll handed the letter to me. I immediately brought it here without delay."
Not long after becoming Pope, Bibi Dong had used suppression, intimidation, and incentives to bring the various Spirit Hall branches under her control.
She had also issued an order—
Any letters meant for the High Priest must first be sent to her.
This matter was known to Qian Daoliu and even Golden Crocodile Douluo.
It was also one of the reasons the latter held deep resentment toward her.
But far away in the Heaven Dou Empire—
Qian Renxue didn't know.
Nor did Snake Spear Douluo.
Suddenly—
Bibi Dong vanished from her throne and reappeared in front of Max, taking the letter from his hand.
"I understand. You may leave."
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
Max bowed and retreated before turning to leave.
As he reached the exit, Bibi Dong's voice echoed behind him:
"You've done well. Go to Elder chrysanthemum for your reward."
"Thank you, Your Holiness!"
Max left with a smile, his steps noticeably lighter.
After he left—
Bibi Dong opened the letter and began reading.
At the beginning, it contained greetings from Qian Renxue to her grandfather, Qian Daoliu.
But not a single word—
Was addressed to her.
Bibi Dong's brows furrowed.
Of course, she knew this wasn't Qian Renxue's fault.
She herself had never shown affection to her daughter.
Every time she saw her—
She was reminded of painful memories buried deep in her heart.
That made it impossible for her to treat Qian Renxue kindly.
So she had used the pretext of annexing the Heaven Dou Empire—
To send her there as a spy.
In truth, that so-called "annexation plan" was just an excuse.
Because once she became a god—
What were armies of millions or elite troops worth?
Nothing.
She knew this.
And so did Qian Daoliu.
Yet since he had supported her as Pope, he wouldn't openly oppose her—for the sake of Spirit Hall's future.
At most—
He had secretly sent two Title Douluo to protect Qian Renxue.
As Bibi Dong continued reading—
A trace of anger appeared on her face.
The letter mentioned Dugu Bo, and the immortal herb he had displayed in the palace.
It also included Qian Renxue's speculation—
That more such immortal herbs might exist in the Sunset Forest.
She hoped Qian Daoliu would send people to investigate.
The moment Dugu Bo was mentioned—
Bibi Dong's anger surged again.
Recalling what had happened in the Star Dou Forest—
She almost had the urge to personally go after him.
But she restrained herself.
If Dugu Bo truly possessed something that could help one break through to Title Douluo—
There was no way she would let it go.
Still—
There was no need to act immediately.
Once Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo recovered—
She would send them to the Sunset Forest.
After all—
She didn't have many reliable subordinates available.
"Hmph… Dugu Bo, just you wait."
"If I confirm you truly possess such treasures…"
"I will come for you personally."
Her cold voice echoed through the vast hall as her figure disappeared once more.
As for whether Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo could defeat Dugu Bo—
She didn't even consider the question.
There was no need to.
Both were Super Douluo, and together they possessed a martial soul fusion skill.
How could a newly advanced Title Douluo like Dugu Bo possibly stand against them?
At least—
That was how things stood for now.
Unless…
Dugu Bo encountered another stroke of fortune—
And his strength rose again in a short period of time.
Then—
Even defeating the two of them head-on…
Might not be impossible.
After all—
Opportunities were unpredictable.
And sometimes—
They changed everything.