Chapter 8

Spirit Hall City.

Spirit Hall City is located at the border of the two great empires, but neither empire claims sovereignty over it. Most importantly, one of the two supreme halls symbolizing the Spirit Hall, the Pontiff's Hall, is located within Spirit Hall City.

This newly built Pontiff's Hall is touted as the most magnificent structure on the entire Douluo Continent. And Spirit Hall City became the holy land of all soul masters precisely because of this hall. It is also the existence that the Spirit Hall established for itself, akin to a capital.

Spiny Porcupine Douluo came from the foot of the Offering Hall mountain to the highest governing body of the Spirit Hall, the Pontiff's Hall.

In front of the Pontiff's Hall.

Before the Pontiff's Hall stood nearly a hundred Hall Guard Knights wearing silver armor.

Spiny Porcupine Douluo wore golden armor, had a burly build, an imposing presence, his red hair fluttering in the wind, and he strode toward the Pontiff's Hall like a dragon and tiger.

Upon seeing the golden armor on Spiny Porcupine's body, all the Hall Guard Knights went thud in unison, kneeling on one knee to pay respects.

"Your Majesty!"

Spiny Porcupine absentmindedly nodded. "Is the Holy Maiden also in the Pontiff's Hall today? I wish to see her."

"Your Majesty, the Holy Maiden is inside the hall."

The three-meter-high archway opened, and Spiny Porcupine took the lead, charging in vigorously. The young master was still waiting for his news; had he not feared offending the Pontiff, he wouldn't have bothered using the main gate.

After Qian Renxue awakened her martial soul, Qian Daoliu gradually handed over his affairs to Bibi Dong for handling, seemingly intending to transfer the Pontiff's position to her, yet he would from time to time come to see Qian Renxue, sending many gifts; the blue crystal bracelet storage soul tool on Qian Renxue's wrist was one of his gifts, possessing a space of 100 cubic meters.

Spiny Porcupine looked up and saw a woman seated in the Pontiff's place.

She was not tall, wearing a luxurious black robe trimmed with gold patterns, a six-fold purple-gold crown on her head, fair skin, and an almost perfect visage, making her appear exceptionally distinctive.

Especially the intangible aura of nobility and divinity she exuded made people unable to resist feeling reverent worship, showing no sign of the hoarse exhaustion she had when facing Qian Renxue.

Spiny Porcupine's face darkened, his tone sharp: "When did the Pontiff's position change hands?" What is the Pontiff thinking? It's not as if having angel blood grants one the right to be Pontiff!

The current Pontiff, Qian Daoliu, is in his prime; why not wait for the young master to grow up and inherit the Pontiff's position, instead letting an outsider woman meddle in it! Truly foolish! "Elder Spiny Porcupine is a rare honored guest; what did Xue'er send you to do?" Bibi Dong was not annoyed either; she, lacking angel blood, would naturally face opposition and doubt from most if she sought the Pontiff's seat.

Her demeanor was graceful and unrestrained, clearly accustomed to it, feeling nothing special about it.

Spiny Porcupine absentmindedly nodded. "Is the Holy Maiden also in the Pontiff's Hall today? I wish to see her."

Oh? (⊙o⊙)? What does Qian Renxue mean by asking if I've taken a disciple? Bibi Dong snorted coldly in her heart, "How come? Are you jealous?"

Bibi Dong's demeanor was graceful, she let out a light laugh.

"I have indeed taken a disciple; so what?" As long as it disgusts Qian Renxue, what's the harm in her taking a disciple? Even if it's a useless martial soul, I, Bibi Dong, will claim this disciple! Whenever she sees Qian Renxue's martial soul, she recalls that nightmare-like night.

The Six-Winged Angel, once her faith! But the Six-Winged Angel soul master, symbolizing light, actually dared to rape the disciple she had raised since childhood!

Just thinking about it made her nauseous!

Six-Winged Angel! Six-Winged Angel! Why is it a Six-Winged Angel! She is not Bibi Dong's daughter! "Are you sure? This child just now intended to assassinate the young master!" Spiny Porcupine Douluo said in an icy tone.

"What did you say!" Bibi Dong's pupils contracted; the hand she had loosely placed on the Pontiff's throne gripped the throne's armrest tightly, the luxurious armrest nearly crushed by her grip, a powerful soul power surge burst uncontrollably through her body, shattering the splendid chandelier above the Pontiff's council hall instantly.

Spiny Porcupine's heart jolted; this soul power surge was at the peak of the eighty-eighth rank, yet she had only been at the eighty-fourth rank two years ago, now gaining two ranks in a year! This is the Soul Douluo realm, such a terrifying cultivation speed, truly dreadful, no wonder she is the young master's mother, her talent is unparalleled.

But even so, you must make way for the young master! Spiny Porcupine looked at her coldly, saying nothing.

Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment, then hoarsely asked, "Is she... is she alright?"

Bibi Dong seemed to have lost all her strength, unable to maintain her graceful posture, she slumped powerlessly onto the throne.

"As the young master's guardian, I will naturally take action." Spiny Porcupine said proudly.

"Then... that's good." Bibi Dong paused, then continued.

"I have never taken any disciple, nor do I know this Ye Feng." Bibi Dong's eyes were icy, a cold pressure enveloping her whole body.

Who sent this Ye Feng? Once I find out, I will make him wish he were dead! Bibi Dong's formerly exquisite beautiful face turned ferocious like a demon.

"Handle it yourself! Find out who stands behind him and report to me when you do! Also, do not let him go easily!"

Spiny Porcupine nodded and walked out quickly.

Bibi Dong watched Spiny Porcupine Douluo leave the Pontiff's Hall, her forced-upon strength collapsing again.

Suddenly, Bibi Dong felt an inexplicable urge to go to the Offering Hall to see her.

She wanted to see the child she had long neglected, to know whether the child had been frightened, whether she now felt wronged, whether she had ever resented her…

She must have felt that way, right? Someone like her... how could she be fit to be a mother? Bibi Dong drew her legs to her chest, curling up on the throne like a wounded little beast.

Her fists clenched, her beautiful purple nails digging deep into her palms, her pink-purple eyes filled with bloodshot veins, "Why... why is it a Six-Winged Angel." Spiny Porcupine Douluo's figure flickered as he hurried back to report, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

Regarding the matter between the young master and the Holy Maiden, even these close aides knew little; they only knew that although mother and daughter, their relationship was poor, and the Pontiff paid no attention, the current Pontiff truly is inadequate, unable to manage his own woman. His contempt for Qian Daoliu grew, but fortunately the Qian family still has the young master! For this inquiry, Spiny Porcupine knew beforehand that Bibi Dong, in order to disgust Qian Renxue, would surely not tell the truth; he would have to judge truth from falsehood himself.

As expected, even though Bibi Dong appeared utterly ruthless, the bloodline bond could not be severed.

"The young master, upon learning this, would surely be delighted, right."

Spiny Porcupine muttered a few words, his speed increasing further.

Spiny Porcupine was big and thickset, looking like a simpleton at first glance, but his mind was actually meticulous; he is a Title Douluo who specializes in poison!

This is also why Qian Renxue sent him out; the Serpent Spear is tall and thin, appearing smart, but in reality he is a stubborn fool.

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