Spirit City!
This was the holy land in the hearts of countless soul masters across the continent, the headquarters of the Spirit Hall. At its core were the Pope's Hall, the Elder's Hall, and the Douluo Hall, the very heart of the Spirit Hall's power.
At this moment, inside the Pope's Hall, a tall, thin figure dressed in black robes stood with his hands behind his back. This person was none other than Yu Xiaogang.
After convincing Tang Hao to stay at Shrek Academy with Tang San for the time being, Yu Xiaogang had rushed to the Spirit Hall without delay.
Upon arriving at the Spirit Hall, he managed to enter the Pope's Hall by leveraging his Pope Token and his status as a Spirit Hall elder.
Not long after, a figure slowly approached from the entrance. She wore a dignified purple-gold gown, held a scepter, and wore a crown. Her figure was striking, and her appearance was exquisite. This was none other than Bibi Dong, the Pope, and the target of Yu Xiaogang's visit.
After entering the Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong's voice, gentle yet commanding, rang out:
"Close the hall doors. Everyone, wait outside. No one is to disturb us without my orders."
The guards on either side responded loudly:
"As you command, Your Holiness!"
With a loud rumble, the doors of the Pope's Hall closed. However, the interior remained brightly lit under the glow of illumination soul tools. The jade walls and crystal decorations reflected each other, creating a dazzling sight.
At this moment, Bibi Dong saw the figure in black robes. Her eyes brightened, and she said softly:
"Xiaogang, it's been a long time."
Hearing this voice, Yu Xiaogang slowly turned around. When he saw Bibi Dong, his face remained stiff, but his eyes betrayed him. He stared at her intently.
Bibi Dong was as beautiful as she had been years ago. Her years as Pope had worn away her youthful naivety. Now, she was dignified, beautiful, and commanding—a combination of qualities that made it impossible to look away.
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Yu Xiaogang finally spoke:
"Bibi Dong, it's been a long time. You haven't changed at all."
As a Titled Douluo, maintaining her youthful beauty was, of course, a simple matter for Bibi Dong.
Then, Bibi Dong smiled and said:
"Speak. What brings you here today? After all these years of not seeing me, your sudden visit must be for something important."
Yu Xiaogang's stiff face suddenly turned serious, and he spoke in a solemn tone:
"Bibi Dong, I've encountered a problem in my research. How exactly is the flaw of Twin Martial Souls resolved? Twin Martial Souls, if their flaw can be resolved, represent the pinnacle of talent. But if the flaw isn't resolved, they're no different from a single martial soul. You possess Twin Martial Souls and have already resolved their flaw. Perhaps you're the only one on this continent who can answer my question."
"Hahaha…"
Bibi Dong suddenly burst into laughter. Even so, she remained beautiful. After laughing, she spoke as if she had seen through everything:
"I never thought the invincible Grandmaster would have a question he couldn't answer. I'm truly honored to know something you don't. I do know how to resolve the flaw of Twin Martial Souls, but I won't tell you."
"Do you think I don't know? That disciple of yours, the one named Tang San, is a Twin Martial Soul possessor. Xiaogang, oh Xiaogang, if he were just an ordinary person, I might have told you. But Tang San is Tang Hao's son, and he has a blood feud with the Spirit Hall. Do you really think I'd tell you?"
Yu Xiaogang was shocked. These matters had never been exposed. How did Bibi Dong know? His expression changed drastically as he said:
"Bibi Dong, have you been spying on me?"
Bibi Dong nearly blurted out:
"No."
She wasn't foolish enough to tell Yu Xiaogang that this information had come from Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Heaven Dou.
Yu Xiaogang's expression remained grim. Then, he forced a smile:
"Bibi Dong, I can promise you that the disciple I've trained will never act against you or the Spirit Hall. I just want to use him to prove my theories. You know my past and what I carry on my shoulders. If I can't prove myself, I might as well be dead."
Bibi Dong didn't doubt Yu Xiaogang's promise, but she didn't trust Tang Hao or Tang San to resist seeking revenge against the Spirit Hall. She spoke again:
"Elder Yu, don't waste your efforts. I won't tell you how to resolve the flaw of Twin Martial Souls. Additionally, your disciple Tang San and his father Tang Hao—I've already prepared to send people to execute them on the spot. Those who oppose the Spirit Hall have only one fate: death."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's face twisted in anger. He dropped all pretense:
"Bibi Dong, if you won't tell me, then don't. There's no need to humiliate me. My earnest request is nothing but a waste of effort in your eyes. I'll leave. And as for my disciple, he is the culmination of all my efforts. If you dare to harm him or Clear Sky Douluo, I will dedicate the rest of my life to utterly destroying the Spirit Hall."
After saying this, Yu Xiaogang strode away. He felt that Bibi Dong had changed, become someone he no longer recognized. She would never have refused him in the past.
After Yu Xiaogang left, Bibi Dong remained silent for a long time. Then, she buried all her emotions deep within her heart and suddenly used her soul power to transmit a message:
"Elder Ju, Elder Gui!"
Moments later, two figures flashed into the room. One was androgynous, while the other was shrouded in black mist. They bowed before Bibi Dong and said:
"Your Holiness!"
Bibi Dong looked at them and said:
"Elder Ju, Elder Gui, relay my orders. Cancel the assassination plan for Tang Hao and Tang San. Instead, send people to monitor them."
"Tang San is only a Soul Elder and poses no threat to the Spirit Hall's grand plans. Tang Hao, however, is terrifyingly powerful. Ordinary Titled Douluos can't kill him. For now, we'll monitor them. After the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament concludes, we'll gather more forces and strike with a single, decisive blow."
Elder Ju, Yue Guan, and Elder Gui, Gui Mei, though unsure why Bibi Dong had suddenly changed the plan, agreed that Tang Hao and Tang San weren't easy targets.
Thus, they both responded:
"As you command, Your Holiness!"
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On the other side, Yu Xiaogang quickly left Spirit City and, after a few days, returned to Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou City.
The first thing he did was find Tang Hao and inform him that they had been targeted by Bibi Dong:
"Clear Sky Douluo, your and Tang San's whereabouts have been exposed. I don't know where the leak came from, but the Spirit Hall's intelligence network is formidable. For now, you should take Tang San and go into hiding."
"Additionally, since your identities have been exposed, I wasn't able to obtain the method to resolve the flaw of Twin Martial Souls. However, I'll continue to search for a solution. It would be best if I could see Bibi Dong in action. If you could engage her in battle, I might be able to deduce how she resolved the flaw by observing her fighting style."
Tang Hao wasn't worried about being exposed—his confidence in his strength was unshakable. After hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, he thought for a moment and said:
"Grandmaster, the Spirit Hall is currently occupied with the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, so their defenses are relatively lax. I'll take this opportunity to infiltrate the event, find a chance to destroy the Pope's Hall, and engage Bibi Dong in battle. I hope you can soon figure out how to resolve the flaw of Twin Martial Souls."
Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed. This would not only humiliate Bibi Dong but also give him a chance to observe her strength firsthand.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,363
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