Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Chapter 157 Qian Renxue

Faced with Bibi Dong's offer to keep him here, Yang Ping'an simply smiled slightly: "Your Holiness, this is Wuhun City. If you were to disappear here rashly, it would likely damage your image. Besides, you should know better than anyone whether what I'm saying is right or wrong."

After thinking it over carefully, Bibi Dong finally waved her hand and said, "Elder Gui, let's send Yang Ping'an back first. We'll handle the rest ourselves."

Before Yang Ping'an could say anything, Ghost Douluo eagerly pulled Yang Ping'an away from the Papal Palace, as if he was afraid that Yang Ping'an would say something else.

Bibi Dong, however, looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo with a gloomy gaze: "Elder Chrysanthemum, your disciple is quite interesting; he knows quite a lot."

Chrysanthemum Douluo felt a sudden chill: "Your Holiness, I absolutely did not tell Ping An any secrets about the Spirit Hall. I am absolutely loyal to the Spirit Hall."

Bibi Dong waved her hand: "Elder Ju, I believe in your loyalty, but I am a little curious. Did he really analyze these secrets of the Spirit Hall? That's quite interesting. Besides, these secrets of the Spirit Hall must never be leaked, as they are related to the future development of the Spirit Hall."

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Based on my understanding of Ping An, he would never reveal a single word. I'm afraid he's doing all this for the development of the Spirit Hall."

At this moment, Ghost Douluo had returned to the Papal Palace, still expressionless as before.

Bibi Dong pondered for a moment before speaking: "What a fine statement about the development of the Spirit Hall! Elder Ghost, how's the investigation into Miles going? Is everything true?"

Ghost Douluo bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have verified that all the charges against Yang Ping'an are true. Miles has indeed committed all sorts of evil deeds and seriously damaged the reputation of my Spirit Hall."

"He has now been captured and brought back to the Spirit Hall and thrown into the death row. He can be dealt with at any time."

Bibi Dong nodded, then stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. After a long while, she seemed to have made up her mind and asked, "Regarding the final match between the Spirit Hall team and the Beast Academy, do you have any good suggestions to ensure victory?"

After hesitating for a moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally spoke: "Your Majesty, just as Ping An said, if four Soul Kings were to make a move, our side would undoubtedly win."

Bibi Dong couldn't help but sigh: "Fine, go and inform her that she needs to participate in the finals of the Soul Master Competition for the sake of the Spirit Hall's victory. Also, make arrangements to ensure that her identity is not revealed in the slightest."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo hurriedly went down to make arrangements, as they had indeed invested a great deal in this Soul Master Competition.

After returning to his room, Yang Ping'an reflected on the conversation he had just had. He still felt a little apprehensive in the face of a top expert like Bibi Dong, but sometimes you only get what you pay for.

As Yang Ping'an said, he was not interested in the so-called Golden Generation. In terms of strength and other aspects, they were only average. Among the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, the only one he was truly wary of was Qian Renxue.

Moreover, looking at the entire original work, Qian Renxue's performance was like a joke. She had a level 20 innate soul power, a god-level martial soul, the Six-Winged Angel, and a soul power level one realm higher than Tang San's, yet she was defeated by Tang San multiple times, which was quite embarrassing.

If Yang Ping'an truly wants to complete his revenge plan, Qian Renxue is absolutely the most crucial link. Otherwise, if Bibi Dong continues to mess things up like this, it will truly be like letting a tiger return to the mountains.

Moreover, only by showcasing a figure like Qian Renxue, who inspires despair in the three upper sects and even the entire world, can the Spirit Hall truly throw all forces into disarray and divert attention from itself.

When Ghost Douluo brought me back just now, he specifically warned me not to try to be clever again, otherwise neither of them could protect me.

Yang Ping'an's reply was very simple: to truly make the world submit, one must demonstrate absolute strength and make the three upper sects truly uneasy; otherwise, no one will respect the Spirit Hall.

Ghost Douluo spent his entire life in the Spirit Hall, valuing it more than his own life. Moreover, they were responsible for the Spirit Hall's punishments and had seen all sorts of underhanded tricks, so they naturally understood Yang Ping'an's meaning.

In a high-end hotel in Wuhun City, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was quietly looking at official documents, seemingly indifferent to the entire Soul Master Competition.

Suddenly, a golden figure appeared in front of Xue Qinghe. It was Chrysanthemum Douluo who came to visit in the middle of the night.

As soon as Chrysanthemum Douluo appeared, he immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly: "Elder Ju, what brings you here so late at night? You should know that many people in Martial Soul City are watching me."

Chrysanthemum Douluo rarely appeared so serious: "Your Highness, His Holiness the Pope requests that you participate in tomorrow's finals. Our Spirit Hall must demonstrate its absolute strength."

Xue Qinghe sneered, "That woman actually thought of me at a time like this, but this Soul Master Competition is her scheme, and I don't want to get involved."

After a moment of hesitation, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally spoke: "Your Highness, the Beast Academy is quite strong, and they have the Spirit Fusion Technique and Yang Ping'an. I'm afraid even the Golden Generation isn't entirely confident of victory. This concerns the three top-grade spirit bones of my Spirit Hall, as well as the reputation and future of my Spirit Hall."

Xue Qinghe stared intently at Ju Douluo's changing expression, and after a moment's thought, he spoke calmly, "Given her personality, she wouldn't want me to take action. What exactly happened?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo shook his head: "Your Highness, my disciple Yang Ping'an analyzed the strength of the Beast Academy and the Spirit Hall team. The Spirit Hall team needs four Soul Kings to win. Moreover, he said that this matter is related to the Spirit Hall's deterrence against the three upper sects."

Xue Qinghe's face immediately turned icy: "You told him about my situation? I'm struggling to make ends meet in Tiandou City. Aren't you afraid your secret will be leaked?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was taken aback and quickly denied it: "Your Highness, Yang Ping'an did not know about your situation, but according to the information he obtained, there are still inheritors of the Angel Clan, and our Spirit Hall definitely has more than three Soul Kings."

Xue Qinghe couldn't help but smile: "Elder Ju, your disciple is quite interesting. It seems he knows quite a lot. He has performed very well these past few days. With the strength of a Soul Master, he has directly confronted the true body of a weapon spirit. I also want to test his strength."

"I heard he hasn't joined the Spirit Hall yet. You can ask him if he's interested in serving me. I promise I won't treat him unfairly."

Chrysanthemum Douluo broke out in a cold sweat: "Your Highness flatters me. Ping An is just an ordinary Soul Master. How can he compare to Your Highness's genius? Please show mercy tomorrow."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand, and a dazzling light instantly emanated from his head, transforming him from a refined young man into a stunningly beautiful blonde woman.

"Elder Ju, please make arrangements as soon as possible. The identity of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire must not be exposed. Now is the perfect time for me to demonstrate my identity and strength. I also want to go and see my grandfather and the others."

After saying that, Qian Renxue left the room without hesitation, leaving behind a mess of Chrysanthemum Douluo. Although the plan was to have Qian Renxue make an appearance, he was not fully prepared yet.

(End of this chapter)