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

Hundreds of Templar warriors clad in silver armor surrounded the main hall, while cardinals stood guard at various intersections with tense expressions, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Several figures slowly walked in through the main gate of the hall.

The person in the lead was none other than Tang Xiao, the sect master of the Haotian Sect.

Behind him were the Second Elder, Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and Seventh Elder—the four remaining Soul Douluo elders of the Clear Sky Sect—who had also concealed their auras and wore complex expressions.

They came to keep their appointment.

In the past few days, Bibi Dong has kept her word.

The Spirit Hall army that besieged Haotian Peak has completely withdrawn. The Spirit Hall even issued a public announcement stating that the war has ended and the two sides are currently engaged in "friendly negotiations".

This sincerity, or rather this threat, made Tang Xiao realize that he had no way out.

If they don't come, if they don't fulfill that humiliating promise, that madwoman will definitely come back without hesitation and completely extinguish the last embers of the Haotian Sect.

"call……"

Standing before the magnificent gates of the temple, Tang Xiao took a deep breath, straightened his slightly worn robes, and then pushed open the heavy door.

"Tang Xiao of the Haotian Sect, accompanied by the sect's elders, has come to pay respects to His Holiness the Pope!"

Chapter 61 Three Conditions

……

Deep inside the main hall, Bibi Dong was leaning lazily back in her chair.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood guard on either side.

"You're here?"

Bibi Dong did not get up, but simply waved her hand casually:

"Please sit down."

"Since you're here, don't be shy. After all, from today onwards, we're family."

"One family..."

Upon hearing these three words, the Seventh Elder's face twitched involuntarily, and his fists clenched, but he ultimately restrained himself and silently followed Tang Xiao to sit down in the guest seat to the side.

Bibi Dong sat up straight, the languid look in her eyes vanishing instantly, replaced by an authoritative air of control: "Tang Xiao, do you know what to do next?"

"know."

Tang Xiao gritted his teeth, took out a scroll he had prepared beforehand from his robes, and presented it with both hands:

"This is the document of submission from the Haotian Sect."

"From this day forward, the Clear Sky Sect is willing to respect the Spirit Hall as its leader and obey the Pope's orders. As long as we do not violate morality and are not ordered to slaughter the innocent, none of us in the Clear Sky Sect will dare to disobey!"

"Morality?"

Bibi Dong didn't take the document, or even glance at it; she simply gave a cold laugh.

"Sect Leader Tang, you are still too naive."

"What I want is neither this piece of paper nor your so-called morality."

"What I want is concrete action."

Bibi Dong stood up, walked down the platform step by step, and stood in front of Tang Xiao, looking down at him:

"The first thing."

"I demand that your Haotian Sect immediately and publicly announce that Tang Hao is permanently expelled from the sect and removed from the family register! Furthermore, list his ten major crimes and proclaim his sins to the entire world!"

"It's not just about murdering the former Pope, but also about implicating the sect, harming the innocent, being arrogant and conceited, and so on. Write down all the dissatisfaction within your Haotian Sect towards him, his betrayal of the sect, all the resentment, all the hatred!"

"Write it as awfully as possible! Write it as heartlessly as possible!"

"I want the whole world to know and see that the Haotian Sect has not only expelled him, but has also completely severed ties with him! From now on, Tang Hao is Tang Hao, and the Haotian Sect is the Haotian Sect. The two will have no further connection!"

"This..." Tang Xiao's expression changed, "Tang Hao is, after all..."

"What is it?"

Bibi Dong coldly interrupted him, "Were you once your Haotian Douluo? Or were you once your pride?"

Wake up!

"He is the culprit who caused your families to be destroyed! If he is not thoroughly nailed to the pillar of shame, how can the Spirit Hall give an explanation to the world? How can I have a reason to protect you?"

"Or are you still hoping for something in return? Do you want to leave him a way out?"

"I wouldn't dare!" Tang Xiao took a deep breath. "I'll write it myself! I'll ruin his reputation!"

"very good."

Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction and extended her second finger:

"The second thing."

"I want you to select two hundred elite disciples of Soul King rank or above to immediately join the Papal Palace and be reorganized."

"I want to establish a brand new legion—the Haotian Legion!"

"But this legion is not under the jurisdiction of the Elders' Hall, nor the Hall of Offerings; it is solely under the direct command of me, Bibi Dong!"

Tang Xiao's pupils contracted slightly.

This is tantamount to stripping the Clear Sky Sect of its backbone! Two hundred elites at the Soul King level or above—that's the Clear Sky Sect's hope for the next few decades!

"What? You can't bear to part with it?"

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow. "Sect Leader Tang, you must understand. This is both a hostage and an opportunity."

"By following me, they will receive the best resources from the Spirit Hall for training. Moreover... this is also your Clear Sky Sect's pledge of allegiance to the Spirit Hall."

"Don't worry, I won't let them be cannon fodder. On the contrary, I will make them the link between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, the sharpest blade in my hand."

"……it is good."

Tang Xiao closed his eyes and nodded with difficulty, "I promise you."

"readily."

Bibi Dong's smile deepened as her gaze swept over the four elders, finally settling on Tang Xiao:

"The third thing."

"In a few days, I will set off back to Wuhun City."

"I want you, Sect Master Tang Xiao, to come back with me."

"You shall receive my investiture in the presence of all the Soul Masters in the world, and in the presence of all the elders and revered ones."

"Become a formal elder of the Spirit Hall!"

"what?!"

This time, not only Tang Xiao, but also the four elders behind him exclaimed in surprise.

Official elder?

Not an honorary elder, not a guest elder, but a formal elder with real power?

"Don't be so surprised."

Bibi Dong turned around, walked back to the high platform, sat on the throne symbolizing supreme power, and looked down at the crowd below:

“I said that as long as you submit, I will reserve a place for you.”

"Moreover, this honor does not belong to you alone."

Bibi Dong's gaze passed over Tang Xiao and landed on the four elders behind him with complicated expressions.

"Second Elder, Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and Seventh Elder."

"I know that you are all just one step away from that step, or you are already within reach."

"I hereby promise you: as long as any one of you breaks through level ninety and becomes a Title Douluo, I will personally nominate you and fight for your seat and power in the Elder Hall!"

"I want you to understand that submitting to the Spirit Hall is not about making you stray dogs or begging slaves."

“I will give you real status and real say.”

"I will grant you the power to truly protect the Haotian Sect."

"In this dog-eat-dog world, only the power in your hands is the strongest shield. It's a million times safer than hiding in some remote mountain forest!"

"This……"

Tang Xiao stared blankly at Bibi Dong on the high platform, speechless for a moment.

He had imagined countless possibilities.

He had considered that Bibi Dong might humiliate them, exploit them, or even control them in some way, just as she had done with the Min clan, offering them a pie in the sky that they could never reach, in order to appease the Haotian Sect.

But to his utter surprise, this woman's first move was to claim the position of elder!

Moreover, he is a formal elder with real power!

It should be understood that the Elder Hall of the Spirit Hall is the true core of power above the Papal Palace.

Although all the members are titled Douluo, it doesn't mean that as long as you become a titled Douluo, you can become an elder.

That requires qualifications, significant contributions to the Spirit Hall, and passing through layers of review and being conferred titles by the Pope.

The title of Elder represents not only a prestigious status, but also enormous power to allocate resources, a voice in the Spirit Hall's decision-making hierarchy, and a true foothold!

Bibi Dong is essentially elevating the Haotian Sect from "prisoners" to "partners"!

"You don't need to look at me like that."

Seeing the undisguised shock and doubt in Tang Xiao's eyes, Bibi Dong chuckled and sat back down on her throne.

"I know what you're wondering."

"Are you wondering why I'm being so generous to my former enemies? Are you thinking I'm setting a trap for you?"

"After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch."

"Tang Xiao, you are a smart man."