Chapter 260: Prelude to the Soul Hunting Operation (Part 2)
"Nine Star Hall cannot stand against our Spirit Hall alone. But is there a chance they might join the alliance of Star Luo Empire, Clear Sky Sect, and Sea God Island?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo still looked concerned.
"If that happens, even if we take control of Heaven Dou Empire, our enemies' strength will greatly increase. Especially in high-level combat, we might not be able to win."
"Chrysanthemum Guan, that is not something you need to worry about!"
The one who spoke was Ghost Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo's closest companion.
"Clear Sky Sect would never ally with Nine Star Hall."
"Why is that?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was puzzled.
"Although Tang Hao's bastard son, Tang San, had some conflicts with Nine Star Hall, and Xiao Yu beat him up during the Soul Master Tournament, this isn't enough for Tang Xiao to ignore the bigger picture, is it?"
"This is no small conflict anymore."
Ghost Douluo shook his head.
"Tang Hao was killed by Nine Star Hall. Now, the two sides share an irreconcilable blood feud."
"With Tang Xiao's love for his younger brother, even if he were backed into a corner, he would never ally with Nine Star Hall."
"What?"
Even Bibi Dong was visibly shaken.
"Ghost, are you certain about this?"
"Your Holiness, this information comes from Clear Sky Sect's disciples after their reappearance in the world."
Ghost Douluo immediately responded.
"Because this is a major event, I have sent people to verify it. However, since our Spirit Halls in Star Luo—both the main and branch halls—have been shut down, intelligence gathering has been difficult, and we have yet to receive definitive confirmation."
"But based on the available evidence, I am almost certain this is true."
"Tang San is already being treated as the successor of Clear Sky Sect. Yet Tang Hao has never appeared."
"This is highly unusual. The only reasonable explanation is that he is already dead."
"That makes sense."
Bibi Dong nodded in agreement with Ghost Douluo's reasoning.
Tang Hao had always seen himself as a sinner of his sect and held a deep hatred for Spirit Hall.
Now that Clear Sky Sect had chosen to re-enter the world, there was no way he would remain hidden.
If he were alive, he would have already led an attack on Spirit Hall's branch in Star Luo City.
"This is excellent news!"
The Titled Douluo seated around the round table smiled in satisfaction.
Among them, only the most senior members of Spirit Hall—Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo—knew the real culprit behind Qian Xunji's death.
To everyone else, including Azure Luan and the other worshippers, Tang Hao was the murderer of the former Supreme Pontiff.
Hearing that he had finally been brought to justice, they couldn't help but smile.
Bibi Dong, however, remained composed.
After all, Tang Hao was not her enemy—he had once been her benefactor.
She merely let out a soft snort and said, "Xiao Yu is an ambitious man. Based on his actions so far, it's clear he intends to unify the continent."
"Even without Tang Hao's death, he would never have sided with Star Luo or Clear Sky Sect."
"Enough. It's time to assign tasks."
Bibi Dong slammed her hand on the table, signaling for silence as she began strategizing.
"Deploy ten thousand soul masters. Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Snake Spear Douluo, and Thorn Dolphin Douluo will lead the assault. Your mission—annihilate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
Due to the changes brought about by Xiao Yu's interference, Xiao Wu had never participated in the Soul Master Tournament.
She had never exposed herself in front of Bibi Dong or the others.
As a result, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had not been sent to the Star Dou Forest to track her down, as they had in the original timeline.
Instead, they were now assigned to the attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The four named elders immediately stood, bowing in acknowledgment of their orders.
"Fifth Worshipper, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is yours to handle!"
Bibi Dong looked at the youthful-looking Fifth Worshipper, Radiant Plume Douluo, with a glint of cunning in her eyes.
"If you think dealing with Thunder Douluo alone is too difficult, I can assign one or two elders to assist you."
Bibi Dong's provocation was perfectly timed.
Radiant Plume Douluo indeed had a temperament similar to a child's.
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, he immediately straightened his back and pounded his chest in assurance.
"Your Holiness, rest assured! That old dragon—I alone am enough to deal with him!"
"Good! With your confidence, I can rest easy!"
Bibi Dong praised him before making the final arrangements.
"Third and Fourth Worshippers, you will lead Demon Bear Douluo, Ghost Leopard Douluo, Spirit Kite Douluo, and Frenzied Rhinoceros Douluo, along with five thousand soul masters, to attack Nine Star Hall's Sunset Forest division."
"Make sure to uproot it completely!"
Bibi Dong was extremely wary of Nine Star Hall.
Even for an assault on a mere division, she dispatched two Rank 97 Super Douluo alongside four Rank 95 Titled Douluo.
In her calculation, the Ultimate Douluo who had repelled them outside Spirit City was likely guarding the sect's main headquarters.
Thus, while the Sunset Forest division might have strong defenders, they could not be overwhelmingly powerful.
Six Titled Douluo should be more than enough to suppress them.
"Nana, compile a list of Heaven Dou officials and nobles that Qian Renxue has recruited over the years. Hand it over to Salas—eliminate them all!"
"Send word to all Spirit Halls—both main and branch halls—within the Heaven Dou Empire."
"The Soul Hunting Operation will officially begin in one month."
"All personnel must maintain strict secrecy, and soul masters should be deployed to gather in Spirit City."
"Every action must follow the Supreme Pontiff's orders without deviation!"
"If any mistakes occur along the way, I will not show mercy!"
...
Worship Hall.
A gray-robed Qian Daoliu stood silently before the towering statue of the Six-Winged Angel.
"Great Worshipper!"
At that moment, an elderly man in a golden robe embroidered with silver thread pushed open the doors.
It was Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Worshipper of the Worship Hall.
As the oldest figure in Spirit Hall, even Qian Daoliu held great respect for him.
Following closely behind him were two men with strikingly similar appearances.
Their hair and beards were white, their eyes a deep gray-blue, and they wore dark gold armor.
They were Sixth Worshipper, Thousand Jun Douluo, and Seventh Worshipper, Subduing Devil Douluo.
These three were the only Worshippers still loyal to Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue.
Unlike Azure Luan, Fierce Lion, and Radiant Plume, who had been invited to join Spirit Hall due to their strength and had risen through the ranks from bishops to Worshippers, these three had been raised within Spirit Hall from birth.
Their ancestors had fought alongside the Angel God in the past, serving as their most loyal retainers.
For generations, their families had pledged unwavering loyalty to the Angel bloodline.
Bibi Dong understood that individuals deeply influenced by generational faith would never abandon their beliefs.
Thus, she never wasted time trying to recruit them.
(End of Chapter)
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