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

“That old bastard Jin E will definitely not let this opportunity pass. He will definitely incite the emotions of the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters who suffered heavy casualties in the war.”

"They've lost loved ones and friends, and now they're expected to work with a murderer? They will never accept the Clear Sky Sect!"

"If Tang Xiao is isolated in the Elder Hall and the people of Haotian Sect are ostracized below, the conflict between the two sides will intensify, and an internal strife could break out at any time!"

"To abandon the Spirit Hall's foundation and the hearts and minds of its people for the sake of the Clear Sky Sect, which is disloyal and could turn against them at any moment?"

Bibi Dong questioned:

What exactly do you want?

"Nan Feng, you need to understand this: although in terms of high-end combat power, the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters are indeed inferior to those of top sects like the Clear Sky Sect, the Spirit Hall isn't always at war!"

"The world of Soul Masters is not just about fighting and killing; those are just last resorts."

"To govern the world of Soul Masters and maintain order, we rely on the hearts of the people and on the rules!"

"Only knowing how to violently suppress and kill is something only barbaric places like the Killing City do!"

Looking at Bibi Dong, who was holding him with a worried expression, Nan Feng's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.

"No... Dong'er, do you have some misunderstanding about the meaning of the words 'fighting and killing'?"

"Although I often say I want to kill this person or wipe out that person, and I can be quite scary when I get emotional, think back carefully. When have I ever actually just randomly killing people in the actual game?"

Nan Feng released one hand and used his fingers to give her examples:

"When we attacked the Min clan, my orders were to capture them alive as much as possible and not to kill the old white bird. When we attacked the Li clan, I also focused on intimidation and tried to minimize the killing."

"And then there were Serpent Spear, Porcupine, and a few others who disobeyed orders on the front lines. I did threaten to kill them. But it was just talk, just to establish my authority. Did I actually kill them?"

Nan Feng raised an eyebrow: "When did I become completely reliant on violence? Haven't the core of my methods always been manipulating people's hearts and using power to intimidate them?"

“Violence is a means, not an end. I know this better than anyone else.”

Seeing that the doubt in Bibi Dong's eyes had subsided slightly, Nan Feng continued:

"As for the public pressure you're worried about, and that old bastard Jin E's instigation..."

"Don't worry."

Nan Feng rested his chin on her shoulder again:

"Didn't I tell you before? Just pin the blame for this war completely and flawlessly on those two deadbeats, Qian Xunji and Tang Hao."

"I've already written the script: Former Pope Qian Xunji and Tang Hao started a war due to personal grudges, resulting in widespread death and destruction. The current Pope, Her Majesty Bibi Dong, is compassionate and cannot bear to see the Soul Master world shed blood, so she overrules objections and generously mediates the war."

"What is this? This is boundless love! This is a saint reincarnated!"

A sly glint flashed in Nan Feng's eyes:

"Within this framework of righteousness, anyone who dares to oppose the Clear Sky Sect's submission is attempting to prolong the war, wants more Soul Masters to die, and is an enemy of all Soul Masters who yearn for peace!"

"With this huge accusation being leveled, can that old fogey, Golden Crocodile, handle it?"

"Moreover, giving speeches, stirring up emotions, and manipulating public opinion are my specialties."

"At the conference, I will arrange for a group of my own people to blend in with the crowd beforehand."

"As soon as I open my mouth on stage and set the tone, these people will immediately take the lead in cheering, applauding, and being moved to tears."

"People have a herd mentality. When everyone around them is shouting that the Pope is wise and that peace is long, those who originally had opinions will also be swept up by this wave and shut up."

"Isn't it just about upholding righteousness and legitimacy?"

"This kind of thing is the cheapest wholesale product in the world, if you want it. As long as we strike first, occupy the moral high ground, and shut everyone down."

"Any decent person knows when to shut up."

"As for those disgraceful ones who insist on jumping out to their deaths and becoming pawns for the Golden Crocodile..."

"That makes it even simpler."

"To kill the chicken as a warning to the monkey."

"In such circumstances, killing one or two criminals who disrupt the peace will not only not provoke a backlash, but will instead make your glorious image even more prominent."

"One must have the heart of a Bodhisattva, but also the methods of a Vajra."

"Isn't this what a ruler should be like?"

"As for those Soul Masters who died or were injured in the war..."

Nan Feng casually played with a strand of Bibi Dong's hair:

"Give them a bit more compensation to appease them, that should be enough."

"The dead cannot be brought back to life, but the living still have to live their lives. For the vast majority of families of low-level Soul Masters, real gold Soul Coins in their hands are more likely to shut them up than vague and ethereal revenge."

Bibi Dong frowned slightly: "Money can solve part of the problem, but not everyone is a coward. There will always be some hot-blooded people or those who harbor deep hatred, and gold soul coins cannot fill their hatred."

"That makes it even simpler."

Nan Feng chuckled lightly, "Isn't the Soul Master world all about respecting the strong? Isn't it all about letting the fists do the talking?"

"Want revenge? Fine, I'll give them the chance."

“I could even make this an incredibly grand occasion.”

"Just three days later, in front of all the sects in the world and the delegations of the two great empires, in the square in front of the Papal Palace."

"We can set up a platform for resolving grievances."

"If anyone feels they can't get over this hurdle in their heart, if anyone feels they absolutely must seek revenge against the Haotian Sect, then step forward."

"The Spirit Hall serves as the witness, and His Holiness the Pope serves as the notary."

"One-on-one."

"Let life and death be left to fate."

"If you dare to go on stage and win, you'll get your revenge, and I'll respect you as a real man. I might even give you a promotion and a raise. If you lose, then you'll go down to join your loved ones, and that'll be the end of your life."

"Moreover, no matter the outcome, once he steps down, all grudges are wiped clean, and no one is allowed to bring up old scores again."

Bibi Dong paused for a moment, then understood Nan Feng's intention, her expression becoming somewhat complicated: "You mean..."

“This is a screening process,” Nan Feng said.

"Those who are truly courageous, those who value hatred more than life itself, will stand up and fight. If they die, they die; that's their own choice, and they can't blame anyone else."

"And the rest..."

Chapter 78 We're all women, what's there to mind?

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“Those spineless cowards who dare not stand up, watching the power displayed by the Haotian Sect from below the stage, seeing the pools of blood on the stage, they will be afraid, they will be terrified.”

"These people are just making a fuss because they want to gain more benefits by using the name of the dead."

“At this point, you can distribute the pension again, even giving 20% ​​more than the standard amount.”

"They will not hate you; on the contrary, they will be grateful and feel that His Holiness the Pope has done everything in his power."

Nan Feng extended a finger and gently tapped Bibi Dong's nose:

"First intimidate, then appease; the order must not be reversed."

“If you give them money right away, even a mountain of gold, they will feel it’s not enough. They will think you are insulting the dead with money, that you are weak and easy to bully, and they may even ask for an exorbitant amount.”

"But if you put the knife on the table first and tell them: those who want revenge come up to die, and those who don't want to die take the money and get out of here."

"This is to drastically lower their expectations first."

"In the face of the threat of death, dignity and hatred become insignificant."

"At this point, you can offer them a slightly better deal, giving them a way out."

"They will instantly breathe a sigh of relief, feel that they have gained something, and even be glad that they did not act impulsively."

"Just like in my handling of the Haotian Sect, I first crushed and intimidated them with absolute power, leaving them no room for complacency, and then made concessions to give them hope."

"Even the Haotian Sect, which is known as the number one sect in the world, has become a spineless coward, hasn't it?"

"You think this is a mess, simply because you haven't caught up with my thinking yet. You're still using that old logic of taking things slowly and walking on thin ice to look at problems."

"Little Dongdong, to put it bluntly..."

Nan Feng rested his chin on the top of her head, gently patting her back with his palm.

"Over the years, you've lived too cautiously and too repressively in the shadow of Qian Xunji. You've become accustomed to hiding yourself, to looking ahead and behind, and to seeing everyone as a monster."

"Deep down, you always feel that you are not strong enough, and that one wrong step will lead to utter ruin."

"So you always act timidly, trying to take care of every aspect and try to please everyone."

“I don’t deny that your plan is more prudent and comprehensive.”

"But that would be too tiring."

"You have to act like a grandson in front of Jin E, act like a virtuous woman in front of the elders, and act like a transparent person in front of Qian Daoliu."

"Having to be so cautious in everything you do, and living with a mask on every day, isn't that exhausting?"

"tired?"

Bibi Dong rolled her eyes and said irritably:

"I wasn't tired at first! I'm patient, I can endure it! I feel that as long as I can achieve my goal, this little bit of hardship is nothing!"

"but!"

"I'm really exhausted after all this trouble you've caused me!"

"What should have been a simple matter of using your brain has now become a matter of using not only your brain but also your physical strength. I also have to be on edge, watching out for you going crazy, and cleaning up all the messes you make!"

"If I'm not tired, then who is?!"

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I'm the one who made you suffer."

Nan Feng crawled back into bed, found a comfortable position, and hugged Bibi Dong tightly.

"Since you're so tired, you should take a good rest."

"Leave this mess, which you see as a disaster, to me."