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

The Serpent Spear and the Porcupine behind them, though wounded, remained relatively calm, though their eyes held a strange glint as they looked at the Ghost Leopard ahead.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!" The three bowed in unison.

"Get up."

Bibi Dong leaned back in her chair, her slender fingers gently tapping the armrest.

"Tell me, what were the results?"

Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the three of them. "The Yu Clan and the Po Clan, have you surrendered?"

"This……"

Ghost Leopard Douluo trembled, but steeled himself and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting:

"Reporting to...Reporting to Your Majesty."

"When my subordinates arrived at the Yu clan, they had already formed an encirclement. But... just as we were preparing to attack, news suddenly came from the Haotian Sect."

Ghost Leopard Douluo swallowed hard, secretly glancing at Bibi Dong's expression, and continued:

"The Haotian Sect announced the closure of the mountain, expelled Tang Hao from the sect, revoked the Haotian title, and declared to the world that it was severing all ties with Tang Hao."

"Upon learning of this news, the Yu clan immediately announced their defection from the Haotian Sect. Niu Gao, that old rhinoceros, stated that since the Haotian Sect had abandoned them, they would no longer serve the Haotian Sect."

At this point, Ghost Leopard Douluo's voice gained a little more confidence:

"I thought to myself... since they have already left the Clear Sky Sect, our Spirit Hall no longer has a legitimate reason to attack. In addition... cough cough, in order to show Your Majesty's benevolence, I decided not to pursue them and let them go."

After saying that, Ghost Leopard Douluo secretly glanced at Bibi Dong's expression, his heart pounding with anxiety.

"kindness?"

Bibi Dong's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Elder Ghost Leopard, when did you become so kind? If I remember correctly, you used to love killing the most, didn't you?"

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate is doing this for the greater good! I don't want to bring Your Majesty into the stigma of indiscriminate killing!" Ghost Leopard Douluo hurriedly explained.

"..."

Bibi Dong remained silent, merely watching Gui Bao with a half-smile until he was drenched in cold sweat, before slowly turning to look at the other two:

"And what about you?"

"The Breaking Clan is known for its formidable offensive power, even daring to challenge Title Douluos. You haven't been swayed by mercy, have you?"

Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo exchanged a glance, their expressions both somewhat strange, even revealing a hint of helplessness.

"Your Majesty."

Serpent Spear Douluo stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "The Breaking Clan is indeed tough. Yang Wudi's Soul-Breaking Spear has extremely strong attack power. I exchanged a few blows with him and although I suppressed him, I was also injured by him."

"but……"

Serpent Spear Douluo glanced at Ghost Leopard beside him, who looked relaxed, and said with some helplessness, "Your Majesty's orders are too heavy to be ignored. Before the news from the Clear Sky Sect arrived, we joined forces with Porcupine to severely injure Yang Wudi and cripple most of the elite of the Breaking Clan."

"Following closely behind, the news that the Clear Sky Sect had announced the expulsion of Tang Hao and the closure of the mountain to live in seclusion spread, and the Broken Clan also announced its separation from the Clear Sky Sect. The Prickly Porcupine and I thought that the Spirit Hall had lost its righteous cause, and if we continued to pursue them to the death, it might damage His Holiness the Pope's reputation for benevolence. So after the Broken Clan abandoned their base and fled, we did not pursue them any further."

At this point, the Porcupine Douluo added:

"However, we did not come away empty-handed."

"Although Yang Wudi escaped, his younger brother Yang Wushuang, who was in charge of refining medicine, was not able to escape because he was weaker and was captured by us."

"The person is currently being held captive outside the camp."

"..."

Inside the large tent, the atmosphere instantly became somewhat subtle.

Ghost Leopard Douluo suddenly turned his head, staring intently at the Serpent Spear and the Porcupine, his eyes filled with accusation.

No way! We agreed to all goof off together!

You guys are serious?!

You crippled the Broken Clan and even kidnapped their own brother?!

Wouldn't that make me, the one who "let the Imperial Clan go," seem useless and lacking in principles?!

You guys are putting me on the hot seat!

Chapter 48 Feint to the East, Attack in the West

……

Faced with the leopard's resentment, the snake spear and the porcupine looked back with innocent expressions.

It's really not their fault!

They also wanted to slack off, but their side was led by two Title Douluo. If they didn't achieve any results, how could they explain it to Bibi Dong?

Moreover, they really did give the Po Clan a chance. There was no sneak attack; it was a blatant invasion with a large army. As a result, Yang Wudi, with his fiery temper, charged at them with his Soul-Breaking Spear as soon as they met. What could they do?

Could they possibly run away?

Two titled Douluo were driven away by a Soul Douluo?

Have they no shame?

"Serpent spear, porcupinefish."

Bibi Dong's voice broke the silence. She glanced at the two of them indifferently, "You did well. Since the Po Clan doesn't know what's good for them, they've brought this upon themselves. Capturing Yang Wushuang can be considered as eliminating a future threat to the Spirit Hall."

"A major merit is awarded."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Serpent Spear and Porcupine were overjoyed and quickly expressed their gratitude.

Then, Bibi Dong's gaze turned to Ghost Leopard Douluo, her eyes turning slightly cold:

"As for Elder Ghost Leopard..."

"Your subordinate is here!" Ghost Leopard Douluo was sweating profusely.

"I have witnessed your benevolence." Bibi Dong's tone was calm, yet it sent a chill down Ghost Leopard Douluo's spine. "I hope that next time, your benevolence will be more appropriate to the occasion. Take heed of this."

"Yes! Yes! Your subordinate knows his crime!" Ghost Leopard Douluo felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and the cold sweat on his back almost soaked through his clothes.

"Your Majesty the Pope..."

Serpent Spear Douluo hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and asked, "Now that the Clear Sky Sect has closed its mountain, Tang Hao has been expelled from the sect, and the four affiliated clans have fallen apart. The Spirit Hall's strategic objective has been achieved."

"Moreover... we no longer have a legitimate reason to attack the Clear Sky Sect. If we continue to wage war, it may cause controversy among all the Soul Masters in the world, and even provoke the Clear Sky Sect to fight back desperately."

As the saying goes, "If you chase a dog into a deep alley, it will surely turn on you."

"Your subordinate dares to suggest...should we return to the capital?"

Inside the large tent, all was silent.

All eyes were on Bibi Dong.

Indeed, the Spirit Hall has already won this battle.

He killed two elders, forced the Grand Elder to his death, severely damaged the elite of the Haotian Sect, captured the Min Clan, crippled the Po Clan, forced the Li Clan and Yu Clan to flee, and finally forced the number one sect in the world to close its doors and go into seclusion.

This record is something we could brag about for a hundred years.

Knowing when to stop is the wisest choice.

Moreover, everyone was tired and scared.

Those who witnessed the Grand Elder's self-destruction, in particular, now feel their legs tremble at the mere mention of the Haotian Hammer.

Bibi Dong sighed inwardly.

"Nan Feng, you heard that too. War requires a just cause. We're here for revenge, not to wipe out your entire clan. If we continue the attack now, it will be blatant aggression, and what will all the Soul Masters in the world think of the Spirit Hall?"

"and……"

Bibi Dong sighed, "The most crucial thing is that the people below are no longer able to fight."

"Although the explosion by the Grand Elder of the Clear Sky Sect didn't hurt me, it terrified the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters. Even Chrysanthemum Demon and Demon Bear are now somewhat afraid when they mention the Clear Sky Hammer."

"Attack Haotian Peak? That's an impregnable natural barrier, easy to defend but difficult to attack. It's useless against those below the Soul Saint level. Do you really want to send several Title Douluos to risk their lives to fill that insurmountable gap?"

"Now is the time to quit while we're ahead. Taking Yang Wushuang and the prisoners of the Min clan back with us will save face and bring us both substance. It's the most worthwhile deal."

“Continuing to fight would not only be illegitimate, but would also come at a huge cost, with the risks far outweighing the benefits.”

"Know when to quit while you're ahead? Impossible," Nan Feng said calmly.

"If you don't finish the meat that's already in your mouth, you'll be punished by heaven. You must keep fighting!"

"Fight?" Bibi Dong frowned, retorting inwardly, "What value is there left? Continuing to fight will not only result in losses far outweighing gains, but could also lead to a complete disaster."

"The Spirit Hall has lost its moral high ground. If it launches a direct attack on Haotian Peak, it will be risking its life. Not only will the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School be uneasy, but the two great empires will also be wary of us."

Is it worth offending the whole world for a few defeated soldiers?

"Who said we were going to launch a full-scale attack on Haotian Peak?" Nan Feng retorted.

"All we need to do is bring in a large army, drag the remaining thousand or so people to camp at the foot of Haotian Peak, and shout slogans every day to scare them."

"Put pressure on them, and incidentally... attract the attention of the whole world."

Bibi Dong was even more puzzled: "If we're not going to attack the mountain, then what are we doing here? Just admiring the scenery?"

“Of course, it’s hunting,” Nan Feng said.

"Little Dongdong, think about it. After witnessing the power of the Netherworld, would those Haotian Sect elders, who were terrified, still dare to hide in that deadly place, Haotian Peak?"

"While Haotian Peak is easy to defend and difficult to attack, that's only against large armies and low-level Soul Masters. But what are a few iron chains to a Title Douluo powerhouse? What are those cliffs and precipices to them?"

"If you're willing, you can fly up there anytime, cast a domain over their sect's main hall, and wipe them all out."

"What they fear most right now is you!"

"so……"

Nan Feng said confidently, "A cunning rabbit has three burrows. A great sect like Haotian Sect, with a history of thousands of years, must have left itself more than one way out. They would never dare to put all their eggs in one basket, Haotian Peak."

"They're probably making a secret retreat right now!"

"Retreat?" Bibi Dong's heart skipped a beat. "You mean...they'll escape?"

"They will definitely flee! At the very least, they will send away the elderly, women, children, and young geniuses, leaving at most a few old bones on the mountain as bait."