Reactions from All Sides, War Breaks Out on the ContinentWuhun City, Papal Palace.
The majestic Papal Palace sits halfway up the mountain. Looking up, the angel statue appears as if a real deity has descended to earth, sacred and awe-inspiring, inspiring awe in all who behold it.
Hu Liena glanced at the incredibly familiar angel statue, feeling a surge of emotion. With the respectful bows of the guards on both sides of the road, she stepped onto the palace that represented the pinnacle of power on the continent.
Before the towering palace gates, someone she hadn't expected appeared. Hu Liena paused slightly, then said:
"Yan, what are you doing here?"
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar beautiful face, Yan felt incredibly conflicted. His throat was dry, and he struggled to speak:
"Nana, did you get any results from this trip?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena's face showed an apologetic expression, which was quickly replaced by a happy smile as she laughed:
"Thank you for your concern, Yan. I've gotten the result I wanted. Is there anything else?"
These unfamiliar words, like a sharp blade, pierced Yan's heart, making it hard for him to breathe. His burly body swayed slightly, and in his pained gaze towards Hu Liena, a hint of blessing appeared.
"That's all, Nana. I wish you happiness."
After saying that, he turned and left. Xie Yue sighed, shook his head at Hu Liena, turned around and caught up with Yan, patted him on the shoulder, and kept comforting him.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Hu Liena sighed softly. She knew Yan's thoughts perfectly well; he had never hidden them since childhood. However, some things don't necessarily succeed just because they take a long time. In the face of fate, none of that mattered.
Her experience in Hell City was a memory she could never forget.
Even though she had spent so many years with Yan since childhood, she had never felt the same kind of heart-fluttering feeling as she did with the 'Asura Emperor'.
"I'm sorry, Yan, although this is a bit cruel to you, I can't lie to you. This not only frees me, but also frees yourself."
Hu Liena's gaze was distant. A mountain breeze blew, causing her short, coffee-colored hair to flutter slightly, startling her from her reverie. She shook her head and smiled helplessly. The palace doors opened wide, and her tall figure slowly disappeared into the palace.
Inside the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong stood before the papal throne, her back to the hall. Her slender figure, however, appeared to Hu Liena like a towering mountain, unapproachable.
"Teacher, I'm back."
Hu Liena knelt on one knee and said respectfully.
Bibi Dong turned around, looking down at her prized disciple. Her face was expressionless, but in her beautiful eyes, there was a hint of anticipation and fear regarding Hu Liena's answer. Her jade-like hand, gripping the papal scepter, trembled slightly. Bibi Dong took a soft breath and said calmly:
"Nana, did he agree?"
Her decision to send Hu Liena to Hanhai City to attend Dai Yao's wedding had multiple meanings.
On one hand, her conflict with Dai Yao stemmed from Hu Liena. Sending Hu Liena to see Dai Yao meant that she was admitting her mistake to Dai Yao and tacitly approving of Dai Yao's relationship with Hu Liena. On the other hand, she wanted to use Hu Liena to convey her desire to see Dai Yao again.
She was indeed powerful, with few rivals across the entire continent. If she were to personally visit Hanhai City, Dai Yao would surely have to meet her. However, she dared not do so.
She had already misunderstood Dai Yao, causing a breakdown in their relationship, and dared not force him to do anything he disliked. If she did, there would be no turning back.
Therefore, she had to find out through an intermediary like Hu Liena whether Dai Yao had forgiven her.
Hu Liena's eyes flickered, and she hesitated to speak. She didn't understand why her teacher, who stood at the pinnacle of power on the mainland, was so cautious towards Dai Yao. But she already had feelings for Dai Yao and didn't want him to leave a bad impression on Bibi Dong.
Upon seeing Hu Liena's reaction, Bibi Dong's eyes slowly dimmed, losing their light. She swayed slightly for a moment, as if all her strength had been drained from her body.
"Nana, I understand. He doesn't want to see me, right?"
Having been guessed by Bibi Dong, Hu Liena quickly said:
"Teacher, Dai Yao… he doesn't not want to see you, but he's gone to a faraway place to cultivate and won't be back for a while. Besides, he's newly married and time is tight; he simply can't find the time…"
Hu Liena didn't know why she said such a flawed thing; she lost her composure whenever the topic came up with Dai Yao.
Bibi Dong suppressed the surging sorrow in her heart, looked at Hu Liena who was defending Dai Yao, and gave a slight smile, forcing a sarcastic remark:
"Nana, you're so protective of Dai Yao, it seems you two have a close relationship!"
A blush immediately rose on Hu Liena's pretty face, and she said shyly:
"Yes, teacher. I must thank you for letting me go to the Azure Lotus Sect, otherwise I would have missed Dai Yao for the rest of my life."
Bibi Dong seemed to see her former self, with that sincere heart for the one she loved. It was just a pity that she was now mired in the mire, covered in filth. She had hurt Dai Yao, chilling his heart. Perhaps Hu Liena could make amends to him in some way.
Bibi Dong flashed and appeared in front of Hu Liena, gently stroking Hu Liena's face with her jade-like hand, shaking her head, and said:
"No, you shouldn't thank me. If it weren't for me, you and Dai Yao wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble. Now that you're finally together, cherish it and don't end up like me, missing out on the person who loves you the most."
Hu Liena nodded heavily.
"Alright, you've finally made it back, you must be exhausted from the journey, go back and get some rest."
Bibi Dong said gently.
Hu Liena nodded, bid farewell to Bibi Dong, and turned to leave. As the palace doors closed, only Bibi Dong remained in the Papal Palace once again.
Watching Hu Liena's innocent and carefree demeanor as she left, Bibi Dong's heart was filled with remorse. The smile on her face vanished completely, replaced by a chilling coldness. Her left hand clenched tightly, her nails digging into her flesh, blood dripping continuously. This excruciating pain made Bibi Dong tremble, yet she revealed a joyful smile, her beautiful face filled with madness.
"I will make you forgive me, no matter the cost!"
Bibi Dong murmured softly.
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Starry Sky Forest, at the bottom of the Lake of Life.
Beside a giant snow silkworm, pure white with ten golden stripes, sat several figures too dark to look at directly.
A bird flew in and landed on the shoulder of one of the black-haired men, chirping incessantly. Suddenly, the man opened his eyes wide, his amber pupils contracting sharply. It was as if a loud explosion had occurred in the air, and the intense pressure instantly jolted everyone awake.
The birds flew away as well.
"Beast God, what happened?"
A stunningly beautiful figure in emerald green immediately rushed to Di Tian's side and anxiously inquired.
Even Xiong Jun, who was very resentful of Di Tian, kept his mouth shut. He knew very well that Di Tian rarely got this angry.
Di Tian sighed heavily, his eyes filled with undisguised dejection and defeat. He swept his gaze across the faces of the ferocious beasts and sighed again:
"All the scheming and plotting was in vain in the end; the chosen one of destiny was gone."
He mobilized countless resources, even utilizing the transformed soul beasts that had been hidden in the human world for many years, all to persuade the chosen one, Dai Yao, to join their soul beast faction. But what he didn't expect was that Dai Yao's growth rate was simply too fast!
At the Soul Emperor level, he defeated the Star Luo Emperor, who was two levels higher than him, and completed his revenge. Moreover, he used this to establish a sect and unite the sect into one force. Even the Spirit Hall and the two great empires could not easily ignore their existence.
In this way, Dai Yao was able to firmly establish himself on the mainland.
If Dai Yao is not strong enough and is tricked into fleeing the Spirit Hall, he will have to seek refuge with another power to protect himself. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School alone is not strong enough to protect him. If the Third Elder gives a push in the Hall of Worship, the Spirit Hall will destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Dai Yao will have no choice but to flee.
With their help, the Heaven Dou Empire was acquired by Tang San, while the Star Luo Empire, which had a blood feud with Dai Yao, would never accept him.
Therefore, Dai Yao's only option to survive was to join the Soul Beast Clan!
But now, all of that is ruined.
However, he did not anticipate that if he were to use the power of the Spirit Hall to wipe out Dai Yao's forces, neither the Hall of Worship nor the Papal Hall would agree!
Qian Renxue, who has already begun to receive the inheritance of the Angel God, and Bibi Dong, who is about to become the Rakshasa God, will be the first to start looking for the person who is going to harm Dai Yao if they hear that someone wants to harm Dai Yao!
The Red King was startled and said:
"My Lord Beast God, is that Chosen One courting death? If he doesn't pledge allegiance to us, what chance does he have of survival?"
Di Tian sighed softly, "The Chosen One, with his strength, overcame all our schemes and shattered all our calculations. The power he has established is not to be underestimated by anyone on the entire continent. Why would he need our help?"
Xiong Jun slammed his fist on the ground, the huge boom startling Tianmeng Ice Silkworm awake. Seeing that the soul beasts hadn't absorbed his essence, he arched his body and fell asleep comfortably.
"Damn it! I should have killed him when he came to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt that evil tiger! I wouldn't have left such a menace behind!"
"I am furious," Xiong Jun said.
"No, when Dai Yao hunted the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, we could sense that there were eyes watching him from the sky. If we make a move, it will definitely attract his attention. If he finds out about our plan, things will really get complicated."
Brigitte shook her head and said softly.
When Dai Yao hunted the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, he awakened the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Martial Soul. The God of Evil sensed this and turned his gaze towards the Star Dou Great Forest. Therefore, these ferocious beasts dared not show themselves and attack Dai Yao.
Immediately, she shifted her gaze to Di Tian and asked with some concern:
"Beast God, the Child of Destiny already knows of our existence. What if he wants to attack us when he becomes powerful? Moreover, this Child of Destiny is not an easy person to deal with. As far as I know, he repays kindness with kindness and avenges wrongs with revenge. His enemies may be temporarily set aside because of their lack of strength, but once they become powerful, he will surely eliminate them."
"Our methods toward this chosen one can hardly be considered righteous. Whether it was scheming against him, making him disliked by the current Pope and forcing him to leave the Papal Palace, or sabotaging the Heavenly Palace Coup plan and causing him to lose the trust of the Hall of Worship, we were all forcing him."
"It's inevitable that he'll harbor resentment towards us."
"Given his personality, what will we do once he becomes powerful?"
Di Tian paused slightly, his eyes filled with cold light. After a moment of thought, he said in a deep voice:
"We soul beasts have stood firm on the Douluo Continent for millions of years. How could we be destroyed by a human? Now, internal strife among human forces is imminent. We need to escalate the war as much as possible to weaken humanity's strength. As for that Chosen One, I will teach him a lesson when he tries to make a move."
The soul beasts were now certain of their power; Di Tian's strength was undeniable. On the entire continent, the only one stronger than him was probably the one in the deep sea…
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The Heavenly Dou Empire, the Heavenly Dou Imperial City, the Imperial Palace.
"Teacher, what are you saying?"
On the throne, Tang San stared intently at Yu Xiaogang, trying his best to control his anger, and said, word by word.
Seeing his prized disciple's state, Yu Xiaogang felt a deep empathy. To coexist peacefully with one's enemy, and even need the enemy's help, was truly a humiliation.
"Sigh, Xiao San, I understand how you feel. You are also very clear about the combat strength of both sides. Nowadays, the major kingdoms and duchies are obedient to orders but not to summons, and have completely broken away from the control of the empire. If nothing unexpected happens, they will join the Spirit Hall. With the regular forces of these kingdoms and duchies, plus the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters, the balance of power between the Spirit Hall and the two great empires has begun to tilt."
"With the Clear Sky Sect alone, we cannot stop the Spirit Hall's attack."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Green Lotus School founded by that guy are no less powerful than the Empire in terms of Soul Master strength. If they suddenly intervene when we go to war with the Spirit Hall, the consequences will undoubtedly be disastrous."
"Therefore, before we go to war with the Spirit Hall, we must win them over. Even if we can't win them over, we must at least ensure their neutrality. Although they have been proclaiming their neutrality, we must go and talk to them in person to ascertain their true intentions."
"Moreover, the patriarch of the Min clan has stopped sending us messages recently, and we know nothing about the Azure Lotus Sect. Therefore, I must go to Hanhai City!"
Inside the palace, the ministers were all silent with fear. The current King Lan Hao was a man of great talent and ambition, but his personality would always change drastically whenever that person was involved.
Tang San closed his eyes in agony, clenching his hands tightly until the veins bulged. He understood the predicament of the Heaven Dou Empire, but to compromise with Dai Yao, the man who killed Xiao Wu, was nothing short of a tremendous humiliation and a heart-wrenching pain!
A true man can bend and stretch; it's not too late to settle scores with Dai Yao after we defeat the Spirit Hall.
He took a deep breath, and after a moment, he opened his eyes with difficulty and said:
"Teacher, I agree to your request. Please go to Hanhai City, but please be careful."
Yu Xiaogang nodded heavily, carrying a mission heavier than Mount Tai on his shoulders, as if the fate of the entire continent rested on his journey. Liu Erlong was about to stop him, but Flander took her hand and gently shook his head.
National affairs cannot be decided by personal feelings.
Tang San forced himself to stay alert and waved his hand, saying, "Let's adjourn the court..."
After everyone left, he slumped onto his throne, utterly exhausted. Although he had gained control of the Heavenly Dou Empire with the help of the Haotian Sect, the series of public affairs and intrigues had left him utterly weary.
When Bai He brought news that Dai Yao had taken his wife to Seagod Island to cultivate, he was devastated. He was already no match for Dai Yao, and now, he was bogged down in political affairs while Dai Yao focused on cultivation. How could he possibly catch up with Dai Yao if things continued this way?
Looking at the empty hall, Tang San fell into a long silence.
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Outside Holy Soul Village, there is a waterfall in the valley.
Tang Hao returned to the valley excitedly. After Tang San got on the right track in the Heaven Dou Empire, he resigned and returned to Holy Soul Village. Because, this was where the love of his life was.
He skillfully pressed the mechanism, and the cave opened. Although something seemed amiss, as if the mechanism had been tampered with, this place was isolated from the outside world; no one could have come here. Perhaps a bird had accidentally triggered it…
He didn't take the strangeness to heart. Leaning on his cane, he excitedly walked into the cave. The next moment, his body froze.
The platform was empty.
The Blue Silver Emperor he had planted has disappeared.
He roared in despair:
"Where's my grass?!"