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Qian Renxue was unaware of the complex thoughts in her grandfather's heart. After hearing Qian Daoliu's promise, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly continued:
"Grandpa, you must go and talk to that woman as soon as possible!"
Xue Tianxing is the only Angelic Martial Soul inheritor in this generation who can rival me, and one of the few remaining members of our clan. It would be absurd for him to kill each other because of internal conflicts!
In Qian Renxue's heart, although Bibi Dong was indifferent to her, he was still her only relative in this world besides her grandfather.
Xue Tianxing is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses the same angelic martial soul as her, making him the only person among her peers with whom she can find a sense of belonging.
She didn't want to see her relatives turn against each other, nor did she want to see her own kind kill each other, which is why she was so eager for Qian Daoliu to stop Bibi Dong.
Seeing the anxiety and worry in his granddaughter's eyes, Qian Daoliu felt even more reluctant to leave. He reached out and gently patted Qian Renxue's shoulder, saying in a gentle tone:
"Don't worry, Grandpa knows what's important. I will handle this matter as soon as possible and prevent the Spirit Hall from turning on each other."
You just got back and you must be tired. Go and rest. The finals are starting soon, and you need to get back into shape.
Qian Renxue nodded. Although she was still a little uneasy, her grandfather's promise reassured her somewhat.
She bowed to Qian Daoliu and then turned and left the offering hall.
Watching his granddaughter's departing figure, the warmth on Qian Daoliu's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.
Qian Daoliu stood up, looked towards the direction of the Papal Palace, and said softly:
"Bibi Dong, your obsession runs too deep... Is it worth it for Yu Xiaogang? If you continue to be so stubborn, don't blame me, the Grand Elder, for taking action against you."
After saying that, Qian Daoliu's figure flickered and transformed into a golden stream of light, disappearing into the Hall of Worship—he was going to see Bibi Dong, not only to stop her from harming Xue Tianxing, but also for the future of the Spirit Hall.
If Bibi Dong continues to be swayed by personal grudges, it may bring irreparable losses to the Spirit Hall.
Meanwhile, Xue Tianxing was leading the Barak Academy team to their accommodations arranged by the competition organizing committee.
Unbeknownst to him, a power struggle surrounding him had already quietly begun among the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall.
Xue Tianxing's only goal now is to defeat all opponents in the upcoming finals, win the championship, and make the name of Barak resound throughout the entire continent!
The moment Qian Daoliu appeared at the entrance of the Papal Palace, the air inside instantly became heavy.
Bibi Dong stood with her back to him, still in front of the French windows, her black papal robe trailing on the ground like an unfolding night curtain.
Even without turning around, she could feel the immense pressure from the Limit Douluo behind her, yet her back remained ramrod straight, showing no sign of weakness.
Bibi Dong felt only deep-seated hatred for Qian Daoliu.
Back then, her teacher, Qian Xunji—the son of Qian Daoliu—raped her with despicable means and forced her to give birth to Qian Renxue.
Qian Daoliu couldn't possibly be unaware of this matter, but for the sake of the Angel Clan's legacy and the power of the Spirit Hall, he chose to acquiesce and protect them.
Over the years, she has outwardly been the Pope of the Spirit Hall, but in reality, she has always lived in the shadow of the Angel Clan. This humiliation and hatred have long been etched into her bones.
If she hadn't known that her strength was far inferior to Qian Daoliu's, she would have already attacked him without hesitation.
What are you doing here?
Bibi Dong slowly turned around, her face expressionless, her tone as cold as winter snow, devoid of any respect.
Qian Daoliu didn't care about Bibi Dong's attitude. He walked to the center of the Papal Palace, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, and spoke directly:
"Since its founding, the Spirit Hall has acted domineeringly, but it has also tried to maintain fairness on the surface."
The Continental Soul Master Tournament is a momentous event that attracts worldwide attention, yet you secretly sent Yue Guan and Gui Mei to intercept and kill participating students from other academies, especially Xue Tianxing—this kind of thing must never happen again.
"Xue Tianxing?"
Upon hearing this name, a flash of murderous intent crossed Bibi Dong's eyes. She sneered and retorted without backing down:
"Xue Tianxing is already a Soul Emperor at a young age, with extraordinary talent, and he is also a prince of the Barak Kingdom."
Once he grows up, with his extraordinary talent and the strength of the kingdom, he will surely become a formidable enemy of the Spirit Hall in its quest to unify the continent.
"Qian Daoliu, haven't you always cared most about the future of the Spirit Hall? Aren't you afraid that he will one day overthrow the Spirit Hall and trample the Angel Clan you cherish underfoot?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu revealed a calm smile, but his tone carried absolute confidence in his angelic bloodline, and then he spoke:
"If Xue Tianxing really has the ability to unify the Douluo Continent, I will not only not stop him, but I will be happy for him."
Because he has the blood of an angel flowing through his veins, he is a member of our Spirit Hall.
The mission of the angels is to guide the continent towards order. If he can fulfill this mission, it will be the glory of the angels.
"Angelic bloodline?"
Qian Daoliu's words exploded in Bibi Dong's mind like a thunderclap, leaving her stunned in place.
She suddenly remembered what Yue Guan and Gui Mei had mentioned in their report in the canyon—that it was Yu Tian, the head of the Twin-Winged Angel lineage, who had saved Xue Tianxing.
Bibi Dong grew up in Wuhun City and was extremely clear about the two lineages of the Angelic Martial Soul.
She remembered that Yu Tian had a daughter named Yu Ningxin who suddenly disappeared more than 20 years ago and has been missing ever since. Yu Tian has been searching for her in secret all these years, but to no avail.
And Xue Tianxing's mother is the Queen of the Barak Kingdom, whose name seems to be... also Yu Ningxin!
Thinking of this, all the clues instantly connected, Bibi Dong's pupils suddenly contracted, and a storm raged in her heart—Xue Tianxing was actually Yu Tian's grandson, a descendant of the two-winged angel lineage!
The blood of angels, which she hated most, flowed through his veins!
Originally, Bibi Dong's killing intent towards Xue Tianxing was more because he had hurt Yu Xiaogang and because of his talent that could threaten the Spirit Hall.
But now, after learning that Xue Tianxing was actually a member of the Angel Clan, her killing intent instantly intensified, almost overwhelming her reason.
She hated the angels, hated Qian Xunji's atrocities, hated Qian Daoliu's tacit approval, and hated herself even more for being bound by the angels for half her life.
Over the years, she has been secretly building up her power, hoping to one day completely overthrow the rule of the angels and repay this humiliation tenfold.