Reincarnated as the Death Spider Queen, sacrificing Bibi Dong at the start

"Ever since our Spirit Hall's elite troops suffered a crushing defeat on Seagod Island, and the Grand Elder personally went to probe the island before retreating, a decree was issued: Spirit Hall members are absolutely forbidden from setting foot on the sea, and are even more forbidden from actively provoking the people of Seagod Island!"

Demon Bear Douluo also reluctantly chimed in, "Yes, Your Majesty. If we were to fight the elite forces of Hanhai City and Seagod Island now, not to mention the potential casualties, even if we did succeed in the end... once the news leaks out, it would be really difficult for us to explain to the Grand Elder!"

Hearing their excuses, a murderous glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

Confess? Confess to Qian Daoliu?!

That's why she's always wanted to get rid of these old guys!

Bibi Dong looked at them coldly, knowing that these people had been terrified by Qian Daoliu's accumulated power.

In order to give them a "political excuse" that they could barely convince themselves, she added the part about assassinating the Prince of Tiandou.

"Explain to the Grand Elder? I am the Pope of the Spirit Hall!"

Bibi Dong slammed her scepter into the ground with a deafening thud.

"Since the people of Seagod Island dare to set foot on the mainland and interfere in its affairs, they are provoking the dignity of my Spirit Hall! Assassinating the prince and disrupting the alliance between Heaven Dou and Seagod Island are for the sake of the Spirit Hall's great cause of unification!"

Bibi Dong looked down at the two people who were pinned down and unable to lift their heads, "You dare not listen to this, and you are afraid of not being able to explain that... If you even dare to defy the Pope's secret orders, then what use are you to the Spirit Hall?!"

Sensing the palpable killing intent, the Demon Bear and the Ghost Leopard were terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat. They dared not utter another word, repeatedly kowtowing in obeisance before scrambling out of the Papal Palace.

As the palace doors closed again, Bibi Dong leaned back in her seat, her gaze deep as she pondered the current situation in the Elders' Hall.

Apart from those who have been faithfully following Qian Daoliu and living out their retirement in the Hall of Worship, the two Title Douluos, Porcupine and Serpent Spear, have been serving as Qian Renxue's bodyguards for many years, so it doesn't matter whether they are dealt with or not.

Needless to say, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were already completely bound to her, the Pope, on the same boat.

As for the remaining high-end combat power in the Elder Hall, there is only Tang Xiao, who surrendered to the Spirit Hall, and the Second Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, who was promoted to Title Douluo just last year.

As for the two veteran titled Douluo, Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard, although they outwardly obeyed the orders of the Papal Palace, they were always two-faced in their hearts, always thinking about Qian Daoliu's side, and hoping that one day they could use their seniority to sneak into the Hall of Worship and enjoy a life of leisure.

"Since you're so reluctant to part with Qian Daoliu... then you might as well die."

……

Three days later, in Hanhai City.

The night was as dark as ink, and the salty sea breeze howled through this important town on the edge of the continent.

The atmosphere in a secluded underground stronghold was grim and oppressive.

Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo sat solemnly in the center of the hall.

In the shadows behind them stood several Soul Douluos, personally "carefully selected" for them by Bibi Dong, as well as more than ten elite Soul Saints.

According to Bibi Dong's explanation, the target of this assassination was the Heaven Dou Royal Family delegation, and the opposing camp had a Bone Douluo named Gu Rong who was skilled in defense and spatial abilities.

To kill someone under Gu Rong's command, one must deploy top-tier experts.

Moreover, in order to avoid giving others cause for criticism and leaving any evidence for the Spirit Hall to take action, this elite team could quickly retreat without leaving a trace should the assassination fail.

This reason sounds perfectly plausible and flawless.

But for some reason, ever since they left Wuhun City, Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard had been plagued by a strong sense of foreboding.

"Old Xiong, don't you think... there's something eerie about this?"

Ghost Leopard Douluo toyed with a gleaming dagger in his hand, his gaze sweeping through the crack in the door at the Soul Douluos and Soul Saints standing outside. He lowered his voice and said...

“Take a close look at the roster of people who are traveling with us this time. Most of them are former subordinates who used to serve under us! The rest are almost all old hands who were personally promoted by Qian Xunji back then!”

"Is there really such a coincidence in this world?"

"This doesn't look like a team going on an assassination mission at all; it's clearly a deliberately selected purge list!"

The Demon Bear Douluo's burly body trembled slightly, and his expression turned somewhat grim.

"Therefore, we must be careful in this operation."

Ghost Leopard Douluo narrowed his eyes and made a decision, "Once the Heaven Dou Empire's ship docks, we'll send someone up to test the waters."

"Kill if you get the chance; if things go wrong, or we encounter an unexpectedly strong enemy, retreat immediately! We absolutely cannot fight head-on, lest we end up needlessly dying here."

Demon Bear Douluo pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Being cautious is the right thing to do. However... the Heaven Dou Envoy only has one Title Douluo, Gu Rong, at most. As long as we don't get dragged into a protracted war, with our two Title Douluos and so many elite troops, we shouldn't have any major problems."

"Just in case, we can add another layer of insurance."

Ghost Leopard Douluo's lips curled into a sinister sneer, "Don't forget, those two old guys, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, have been following that young lady all these years, and they're currently waiting for orders in this Vast Ocean City."

"If all else fails, once the fighting starts, we'll send a message to them and ask them to help distract Gu Rong! As long as the four of us Title Douluos attack at the same time and create enough chaos, killing those two useless princes in the confusion won't be difficult at all."

"We could even secretly fan the flames and disguise this assassination as a Seagod Island Soul Master accidentally killing the Heaven Dou Prince in the chaos! In that case, the Heaven Dou Empire and Seagod Island will not only fail to form an alliance, but will also become enemies, and we will have exceeded our mission objectives."

Chapter 253 The Four Great Douluo: The Advantage Lies With Me!

……

Just as the two were whispering and finalizing their plan.

"crunch-"

The heavy wooden door to the room was pushed open from the outside, and two figures dressed in black robes walked in silently. They were the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo, who were waiting for Qian Renxue's return in Hanhai City.

"Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, why did you make such a big fuss?"

Snake Spear Douluo glanced at the densely packed elite Soul Masters standing outside, frowned, and walked over with a puzzled look on his face. "Have you emptied out all the elite forces of the Papal Palace? What are you doing bringing so many people to Hanhai City?"

Demon Bear Douluo sighed and briefly explained to the two of them the death order that Bibi Dong had given in the Papal Palace, as well as the plan to intercept the Heaven Dou Prince and exterminate the accompanying Soul Masters of Purple Pearl Island.

After hearing these words, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock.

"To intercept and kill the Heavenly Dou Prince? And to kill the Soul Masters of Seagod Island?!"

Serpent Spear Douluo gasped, "This is a matter of utmost importance, with far-reaching consequences! Has Bibi Dong gone mad?! Does the Grand Elder know about this?"

Demon Bear Douluo shook his head helplessly and said with a wry smile, "Where would we find the time to consult the Grand Elder? In the Papal Palace, she practically blatantly displayed her killing intent in our faces!"

After receiving the order, we immediately mustered our forces and set off that very night. If we had dared to delay even a second longer, thinking of contacting the Hall of Offerings, Bibi Dong would have definitely used insubordination as a pretext to kill us on the spot!

No one doubts whether Bibi Dong dares to make a move!

Ever since this woman ascended to the papacy by stepping over Qian Xunji's corpse, her actions have become increasingly insane and extreme!

Even the Grand Elder Qian Daoliu has yielded to her step by step over the years, let alone the elders who are caught in the middle.

However, in the eyes of these old guys who have experienced the Spirit Hall's century-long history, no matter how cruel or powerful Bibi Dong is, she is ultimately nothing more than a crazy clown who can't keep jumping around for long.

Ultimately, how many more years can this woman, without the support of a powerful family background, remain in power?

"Let her go crazy."

The Porcupine Douluo snorted coldly, "When the young master's plan in the Heaven Dou Empire is successfully completed and he has fully grown up... with the reclusive peak strength of our Hall of Worship, plus the Grand Elder personally stepping in, are we afraid that we cannot rightfully take back the position of Pope?"

“That’s right,” Serpent Spear Douluo echoed. “This Spirit Hall is, after all, the Spirit Hall of the Angel Clan! Sooner or later, everything will return to normal.”

"No matter how much Bibi Dong stirs things up now, even if she takes that little girl named Hu Liena as her direct disciple and wants to cultivate her own team, what is Hu Liena? How can she compete with the young master who has a six-winged angel martial soul for the position? It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

The Demon Bear and the Ghost Leopard exchanged a smile, and the gloom in their hearts dissipated considerably.

"Therefore, our current forbearance and submission are merely temporary measures to preserve our strength," said Demon Bear Douluo.

"This vast Spirit Hall foundation ultimately belongs to Qian Renxue."

……

The following afternoon, the sky over Hanhai City was shrouded in a thick layer of dark clouds. The sea breeze carried a heavy, damp air, and the churning, gray waves foreshadowed an impending storm.

Under this gloomy sky, the massive fleet of the Heavenly Dou Royal Family finally broke through the waves and slowly appeared in sight at the port of Hanhai City.

Standing on the spacious deck of the main ship, looking at the gradually clearing coastline ahead, Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and the others, who had been on edge for several days, finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Throughout the journey, Ning Fengzhi's nerves were almost constantly on edge.

Although Nan Feng didn't directly attack them on Purple Pearl Island, and didn't even show much anger or dissatisfaction before they left, but...

Who knows if that eccentric and unpredictable Demon God Douluo might resort to some underhanded tricks behind the scenes?

On this vast ocean, these landlubbers from the inland areas suffered a significant drop in strength.

If Nan Feng were to truly harbor murderous intent, he could easily find a group of desperate pirates to ambush and kill them on the way, or even drive hordes of terrifying sea spirit beasts to attack the fleet and create chaos, taking the opportunity to kill those two reckless princes in the shipwreck. They would be unable to defend against such an attack.

Fortunately, the other side did not make a move until the fleet sailed smoothly into the near sea, and they finally returned safely to the embrace of land.

"It seems I was overthinking things."

Ning Fengzhi rubbed his tired brows, and his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

Gu Rong, standing to the side, snorted coldly and crossed his arms, saying, "Perhaps that Demon God doesn't even take these two foolish princes seriously. Besides..."

Gu Rong paused, his gaze lingering on the direction of the cabin. "That Demon God Douluo seems quite interested in Xue Qinghe. During the few days on the island, he not only took good care of him, but also privately sought him out several times."

"Feng Zhi, once we return, as long as we truthfully report what happened on the island to His Majesty, the long-standing vacancy regarding the position of Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire should finally have a definite outcome, right?"

Ning Feng slowly shook his head. "It's not that simple."

"Even if the Second Prince and the Third Prince did indeed mess things up and disgrace the royal family on Purple Pearl Island this time, His Majesty's favoritism towards them is undeniable."

"Furthermore, even if the Third Prince Xue Haicang offended the Title Douluo of Seagod Island because of his filthy thoughts this time and is completely hopeless, what about the Second Prince Xue Luochuan? In His Majesty's eyes, he is at most just young and a little reckless in his actions, and his crime does not warrant death."

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath of the salty sea breeze.

"Most of the princes and ministers in the court now favor the second prince, so it won't be easy to make a final decision on this matter."

You must know, the Second Prince's mother is the current Empress! Her family has a deep-rooted influence and powerful connections, deeply entrenched in the court, and His Majesty has always favored him.

"On the other hand, look at the eldest prince, Xue Qinghe..."

Ning Fengzhi sighed, "Over the years, in His Majesty's eyes, he has been so low-key that he is almost invisible, with no presence at all."

"If it weren't for the fact that I was forced to go on a mission to Purple Pearl Island this time, and the situation was critical, I would never have imagined that... His Highness the First Prince, who has always kept a low profile, actually possesses such astonishing shrewdness and methods."

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's long sigh, Gu Rong raised an eyebrow dismissively and asked nonchalantly, "So what if the Second Prince has that Empress as his maternal clan to back him up? Even if Xue Qinghe has no one behind him, he can still have you, Ning Fengzhi!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback, then quickly lowered his voice and solemnly reminded him, "Uncle Gu! There are some things you mustn't say carelessly!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Gu Rong curled his lip, looking completely unconcerned. "Although I, an old man, don't quite understand the intricate thoughts of you politicians in the court, I can see that you have been secretly observing and planning to invest in the most worthy prince to assist, so that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can further expand and develop in the future with the help of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Among these princes who are utterly hopeless, you clearly have a higher opinion of the calm and composed Xue Qinghe."

Gu Rong analyzed confidently, "If you go back this time and directly express your support for Xue Qinghe, given the wealth and influence of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the empire, even if the old emperor is biased towards his second son, he will have to think twice and seriously consider your opinion, right?"