Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 142 The Pope's Coronation: Becoming the Sun of Soul Beasts
Yu Xiaogang died, and his death was extremely painful.

Liu Erlong also died, by suicide.

After witnessing the deaths of the two, Bibi Dong fell silent, remaining so even as she was pulled into the Ghost Realm by the Chains of Light.

Qian Renxue's feelings were complicated, but now was not the time to think about such messy things; she had many other things to deal with.

"Clean this place up. Five days from now, we will hold the Pope's coronation ceremony."

After a series of battles, the area outside the Papal Palace was in complete disarray, and the once vast square looked as if it had been plowed several times.

"Yes."

The bishops and knights replied.

Despite the dethronement of the Pope, the Spirit Hall did not suffer much loss in strength, except for Bibi Dong. On the contrary, the appearance of the elders and enshrined figures made it clearer to outsiders how strong the Spirit Hall was.

Qian Renxue didn't need to worry about specific matters; her first priority was to appease the elders.

Many of them were once Bibi Dong's confidants. After Bibi Dong was deposed, although they stood on Qian Renxue's side, they inevitably worried that Qian Renxue would settle scores with them later.

"Qiuyang, are you leaving now?"

After a busy period, Qian Renxue finally had time to be alone with Ning Qiuyang, only to learn from him that he was leaving.

"I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest, which isn't far from Wuhun City. I'll be back for the ceremony in five days."

Although she was about to succeed as Pope, Qian Renxue felt even more lonely and was very reluctant to let Ning Qiuyang leave.

However, she was not a weak woman prone to melancholy, and she quickly composed herself.

"In that case, I won't keep you any longer. The divine realm has already discovered you, so you must be careful."

"I know that if I want to leave, no one can stop me."

Before leaving, Ning Qiuyang summoned Qian Daoliu, whom he had left in the underworld.

With him, the former Pope, in charge, Wuhun City won't cause any trouble.

Qian Daoliu was deeply saddened to learn that Qian Renxue had abolished Bibi Dong's position as pope.

Qian Daoliu was incredibly kind-hearted. He had known for a long time that Qian Xunji had died at Bibi Dong's hands, but he had never avenged his son. He even put himself in Bibi Dong's shoes and considered her feelings.

"Xiaoxue, she is, after all, your mother."

"Grandpa, you don't need to say anything more. I can let bygones be bygones, but she is absolutely incompetent as pope and must be deposed. Please help me be crowned in five days."

Qian Daoliu stared blankly at Qian Renxue for a long time.

"Xiaoxue, you've grown up."

Qian Renxue's decisiveness and toughness left Qian Daoliu speechless.

"Isn't five days a bit too rushed? There's not enough time to notify the two great empires and the many sects and families of Douluo Continent to come and pay their respects."

The papal inauguration ceremony is a time for the Spirit Hall to demonstrate its strength and prestige; five days is too rushed.

Qian Renxue had already made her decision.

"Among those watching the Soul Master Competition are many sects and families. Since they are all attending, there is no need to notify them one by one."

"As for the two great empires, the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire is still in Wuhun City, and the Star Luo Empire has his representative. As for the Heaven Dou Empire, I am the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. With me as the crown prince, that's enough."

Qian Daoliu shook his head and chuckled.

He had forgotten that Xiaoxue was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and now she had become the Pope. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was the most powerful and highest-ranking person on the Douluo Continent.

Qian Renxue softened her tone.

“Grandpa, some gods in the divine realm have already taken notice of us. My succession as Pope should not be delayed, so you don’t need to worry.”

How could Qian Daoliu not be worried, especially after learning about the affairs of the God Realm?

"Xiaoxue, as long as Grandpa is alive, he will definitely protect you and ensure your smooth ascension to the throne."

"Well, thank you, Grandpa."

Qian Renxue thanked Qian Daoliu, but her heart was always with Ning Qiuyang. Compared to Qian Daoliu, Ning Qiuyang gave her a true sense of security. She believed that as long as Ning Qiuyang was there, even if a god himself attacked, it would be of no use.

……

Ning Qiuyang is a frequent visitor to the Star Dou Great Forest, and he has lured away most of the high-end combat forces of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"My lord, my lord, you have finally arrived! I, Old Bear, have been waiting for so long."

Not long after entering the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiong Jun came running over, looking at him with hopeful eyes.

Ever since Ning Qiuyang praised him last time, he has been diligently spreading Ning Qiuyang's kindness among the soul beasts, making sure that every high-level soul beast knows Ning Qiuyang, and his prestige is about to surpass that of Di Tian.

Di Tian had no objection to this, and even actively encouraged it.

Ning Qiuyang pushed away Xiong Jun, who was shamelessly trying to get closer, with disgust.

"Gather all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest that are over ten thousand years old. I have some instructions to give."

"Yes, Old Bear will go right away."

Xiong Jun immediately jumped up.

He wasn't afraid that Ning Qiuyang would ask him for something; he was afraid that Ning Qiuyang would forget him.

He secretly rejoiced, thinking: My guess last time was right after all. Spreading the Lord's fame among the soul beasts, this is exactly what I need to do.

"I'll do it."

Di Tian also arrived. Compared to his former reserve, Di Tian has now come to terms with reality.

If he weren't as shameless as Xiong Jun, he would have loved to fawn over Ning Qiuyang just like Xiong Jun.

After the Silver Dragon King and Ning Qiuyang entered the Underworld, Di Tian hated himself more than once for his stupidity, having missed so many opportunities.

He watched helplessly as the Crimson King, the Demon King, the Purple Princess, and other ferocious beasts walked ahead of him one by one.

Di Tian let out a dragon roar, and all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest stirred, with soul beasts over ten thousand years old approaching the core area.

Xiong Jun remained silent, only looking at Di Tian with resentment.

Why are there people competing for jobs?
Old Xiong had worked so hard for so long, only to have Di Tian steal his fruits. If he weren't outmatched, he would have beaten Di Tian to a pulp.

Soon, one soul beast after another appeared.

The Star Dou Great Forest was so vast that even at the speed of ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts, it took almost a whole day for everyone to arrive.

Ning Qiuyang discovered that when these ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts saw him, a human, they not only did not show hostility, but their eyes revealed fanaticism.

"Old Xiong, what's going on?"

Xiong Jun smiled smugly.

To be called "Old Bear" by the Lord means what? It means that the Lord considers him one of his own. From now on, he will be a close minister and confidant of the Emperor.

"My lord, this is all done according to your instructions, so that the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest can clearly understand that they are bathed in your grace, and that only by following you can they have a way out, and only by being loyal to you can they have a future."

At this point, Xiong Jun said excitedly:

"My lord, you are the sun of the soul beasts, the only sun."

Ning Qiuyang's lips twitched.

When did he ever give such an order?

He looked Xiong Jun up and down with surprise, never expecting that this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes could be so good at flattery.

Very good, deserves encouragement.

Xiong Jun's ability to understand the emperor's intentions saved Ning Qiuyang a lot of trouble.

"Well done. I will entrust you with important responsibilities once we enter the underworld."

(End of this chapter)