This reward, which would be priceless to anyone, seemed incredibly strange and incongruous at this moment!
Because Xuan Hao and his team won the championship!
They are representing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the competition!
In other words, they are now bearing the label of the Heaven Dou Empire!
If they actually accept this award in public, it would be invaluable for their personal future.
However, for the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it was a resounding slap in the face!
This is tantamount to the Spirit Hall openly snatching people from the Heaven Dou Empire in front of the whole world!
No one expected that His Holiness the Pope, who is always high and mighty, would actually pull off such a cunning and underhanded scheme!
Even Xuan Hao himself was stunned. He stared at Bibi Dong in astonishment, completely unexpected that his teacher would pull such a stunt.
For a moment, Xuan Hao and the girls behind him were stunned and didn't know how to react.
Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Bibi Dong's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. Her voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "What? You... don't want to?"
"It's okay. If you have any concerns or are unwilling, you can choose not to join."
Bibi Dong waved her hand magnanimously.
"However, this is, after all, a reward for your hard work and victory. Even if you do not formally join the Papal Palace, I will still grant you the same honor and status as the Papal's disciples. From now on, whether in the Soul Master world or in any territory of the Spirit Hall, you will enjoy this honor."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression softened slightly in the VIP section below the stage.
What a joke! Ning Rongrong is the next sect leader appointed by his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
If they joined the Papal Palace and became Bibi Dong's disciple in front of the whole world, what would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School become? A subordinate organization of the Spirit Hall?
However, Bibi Dong's concession was just right.
If it's just about having a "title and status," then it would actually be a great thing for Ning Rongrong. With this protective charm, she would find it much easier and safer to navigate the world of Soul Masters.
Ning Rongrong on the stage was also very intelligent. She naturally knew that with her background, she absolutely could not agree to such a thing directly.
So she was the first to peek out from behind Xuan Hao, respectfully bowed, and explained her special circumstances as the sect's heir in a graceful manner.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, smiling to show her understanding, and promised on the spot that the Spirit Hall would give her the same status and position.
Having resolved Ning Rongrong's issue, the remaining Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others all turned their attention to Xuan Hao, who was standing at the very front.
They don't have the absolute limitation of coming from a huge sect like Ning Rongrong.
Moreover, if they could truly join the Papal Palace and become disciples of the Pope, having the largest backer on the entire continent would be absolutely beneficial to their personal development.
However, at this moment, Xuan Hao's expression became extremely strange.
Looking at the aloof Bibi Dong, a sudden thought flashed through his mind, and he instantly understood the woman's sinister intentions.
Doing something like this?!
Bibi Dong isn't undermining the Heaven Dou Empire at all; she's clearly asserting her sovereignty over her "harem"!
Using the championship reward as a pretext, could he legitimately take Dugu Yan and the others under his wing as his disciples?
After that, when these girls see Bibi Dong, won't they all have to respectfully call her "Teacher"?
In terms of seniority and status, this directly creates absolute bloodline suppression!
Xuan Hao gasped.
Seriously? The Pope of the Spirit Hall, in order to suppress a few young girls, actually resorted to abusing his power for personal gain during the Continental Soul Master Tournament?!
Sensing the strange, all-seeing look in Xuan Hao's eyes, Bibi Dong's smile faded slightly, and she glared at him fiercely with great intimidation.
Xuan Hao shrank his neck and immediately lowered his head obediently, not daring to cause any more trouble.
Na'er nudged him with her elbow from behind and asked in a low voice, "Brother, what should we do?"
Xuan Hao sighed helplessly and replied softly, "It's up to you. If you want to agree, then agree. Since the teacher has already made her decision, she won't be angry even if you don't agree."
At this point, Xuan Hao turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing and earnestly suggested:
"However, Zhu Qing, I suggest you just agree. After all, the troubles on your side of the Star Luo Empire haven't been completely resolved yet. If you have the identity of a disciple of the Spirit Hall Pope, it will be much more convenient for us to do things in the Star Luo Empire in the future. Those people will definitely not dare to lay a finger on you again."
Upon hearing this, a thoughtful glint flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's cool eyes. She naturally understood that Xuan Hao was acting entirely for her safety.
Without much hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and coldly and respectfully expressed her attitude: she was willing to join the Papal Palace.
"Good boy."
Looking at this cool and resilient girl, a satisfied smile bloomed on Bibi Dong's beautiful face.
She gracefully walked down the steps and came to Zhu Zhuqing. For the first time ever, she reached out and gently patted her head.
Just when everyone thought the apprenticeship ceremony was over, Bibi Dong suddenly flipped her wrist in mid-air.
In a flash of light, a ten-thousand-year-old right leg bone, radiating a deep, dark light and containing extremely violent energy, appeared in her hand!
Amidst the stunned gazes of the entire audience, Bibi Dong unhesitatingly handed the incomparably precious soul bone directly to Zhu Zhuqing, her tone gentle: "Now that you have become my disciple, this is a gift from your master. Take it."
The air fell into complete stillness in that instant.
Tens of thousands of Soul Masters below the stage, including the important figures in the VIP seats, were all dumbfounded, their eyes wide open like copper bells.
no?!
Didn't you just say that the champion's reward wasn't a soul bone, but a spot as a disciple of the Pope?!
Why did you suddenly pull out a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone and give it out as a greeting gift?!
Is this even possible?!
Chapter 400: Four Beauties Become Apprentices to the Pope, and Top-Grade Soul Bones Are All in Their Hands
……
After a deathly silence, the huge square in front of the Papal Palace suddenly erupted in chaos!
After a brief moment of bewilderment, the old foxes who had risen to high positions quickly realized what was happening and gasped in shock.
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
Bibi Dong's move was simply manipulating the rules with ease.
Her apparent "championship reward" is indeed just the vague yet weighty identity of "the Pope's disciple".
If the Heaven Dou Royal Academy refuses, then the Spirit Hall will save a lot of resources for nothing.
But once someone agrees to become her disciple, this top-grade ten-thousand-year-old soul bone is no longer a "competition reward," but rather a "personal gift" that Bibi Dong, as her teacher, bestows upon her beloved disciple in private!
This not only perfectly avoided any pretext for changing the competition rewards at the last minute, but also blatantly flexed its muscles in front of all the Soul Masters in the world.
See that? As long as you follow me, Bibi Dong, and acknowledge me as your teacher, rare treasures like top-grade ten-thousand-year soul bones are just a casual gift to you!
Such domineering style and such grandeur—who in the entire Douluo Continent can rival it?!
……
On the podium, looking at the top-grade soul bone in Zhu Zhuqing's hand that emitted a dark, eerie light, Xuan Hao finally couldn't hold back his expression any longer.
His lips moved slightly, and a wisp of hidden spiritual energy transformed into a telepathic message, piercing into Bibi Dong's ears: "What are you up to? Where did you get so many top-grade soul bones?!"
Bibi Dong's exquisite face maintained the Pope's compassionate and dignified smile, but her eyes glanced at Xuan Hao almost imperceptibly, and she replied telepathically, her tone tinged with a hint of mischief: "Guess?"
Seeing the familiar cunning in the woman's eyes, Xuan Hao's expression turned strange, and an unbelievable thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "You...you didn't go to the Hall of Offerings to extort money from that old guy Qian Daoliu, did you?"
Bibi Dong slightly raised her delicate willow-leaf eyebrows and asked in return, "Is that not allowed?"
On the very day that Xuan Hao transformed into a hundred-meter-long golden dragon and nearly destroyed the entire Papal Mountain along with the training ground behind it with a "blood and qi nuclear bomb," Bibi Dong turned around and went to find the Grand Elder Qian Daoliu with a cold face.
Bibi Dong had already decided to bestow the three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones that were originally prepared for the competition upon Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, the three members of the Golden Generation.
However, since Xuan Hao led the team to victory, the reward for the championship cannot be too meager or stingy, otherwise, where would the Spirit Hall's face be?
Therefore, Bibi Dong went to Qian Daoliu with a clear conscience.
The reasons are also quite valid: Xuan Hao has worked diligently in Tiandou City over the years, helping your granddaughter Qian Renxue to solidify her position as crown prince and to plot the usurpation of the country. Even if he has not made any great contributions, he has certainly worked hard.
Now that they've won the championship representing the Heaven Dou Empire, you, as their grandfather and Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, should at least bring out something nice to "show your appreciation," right?
Bibi Dong originally only intended to take advantage of the situation and squeeze a little money out of the treasury of the temple.
To her own surprise, that old bastard Qian Daoliu was actually incredibly rich!
Upon hearing that it was a reward for Xuan Hao, Qian Daoliu didn't even blink. He waved his hand and pulled out four ten-thousand-year soul bones with matching attributes and extremely high quality!
This extravagant gesture stunned Bibi Dong, even making her seriously suspect that Qian Daoliu had already prepared these four soul bones.
After some subtle questioning, it turned out to be true.
These four top-grade soul bones were actually "strategic recruitment materials" that Qian Renxue specially sent a message back to Wuhun City a few years ago in order to win over Xuan Hao in Tiandou City. She persuaded Qian Daoliu to help her prepare them.
The embarrassing result was that Qian Daoliu painstakingly collected all the soul bones, but Qian Renxue was frustrated to find that Xuan Hao, that bastard, had ridiculously high standards.
Xuan Hao didn't even look at this "ordinary" ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, and he wasn't even interested in asking for it!
Thus, this set of top-grade soul bones that Qian Daoliu had painstakingly collected has been awkwardly gathering dust in the storeroom of the Hall of Worship until now.
Now, Bibi Dong has a legitimate reason to use it to do a favor, and she has perfectly used it on the group of girls around Xuan Hao, making the most of it!
……
At this moment, on the podium.
Looking at the solid ten-thousand-year-old soul bone in Zhu Zhuqing's hand, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Na'er, who were standing behind, exchanged a tacitly understood glance.
Don't be in vain!
Although they knew that Bibi Dong's actions were suspected of "asserting sovereignty" and dominating them in terms of seniority.
But that's a top-grade, ten-thousand-year-old soul bone!
Even for Dugu Yan, treasures of this caliber are strategic resources that are hard to come by and extremely rare.
Moreover, with the identity of the Pope's disciple, he can do whatever he wants on the continent without anyone daring to interfere.
What's the value of face? The real power lies in what you actually possess!
Besides, they were still somewhat intimidated by Bibi Dong, but with this nominal master-disciple relationship, at least they didn't have to hide from Bibi Dong anymore!
Na'er didn't care much about this matter. Anyway, she and Bibi Dong had known each other for a long time, and their relationship had been good over the years. It was just a formal master-disciple relationship.
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