Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

This was also Lu Mingfei's first time visiting the legendary Elders' Hall.

At the very center of the hall was a huge statue of an angel, surrounded by seats for many elders.

The overall style of the hall is not magnificent, but it exudes a solemn and ancient sacred atmosphere.

Of course, what's even more surprising than the decorations is the number of people sitting in those seats.

Lu Mingfei counted them briefly. Including Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, the entire Spirit Hall actually had a total of eighteen Title Douluos, more than half of whom were Super Douluos above level ninety-five. The number one power on the continent was indeed worthy of its name.

Who could rival such power, except for a protagonist with an overpowered script?

"Big brother."

"The Grand Offering".

......

Upon seeing Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue, and Lu Mingfei appear together, all the elders stood up.

Bibi Dong was relieved to find that Qian Renxue was alright, but now, seeing Qian Renxue affectionately hugging Lu Mingfei's arm, she couldn't help but feel a little angry.

How can a girl be so shameless?

Qian Daoliu nodded, gestured for everyone to sit down, then walked to the angel statue, clasped his hands together, bowed, and then turned to face everyone.

"Everyone, today Xiaoxue passed the angel's eighth test and is going to take the ninth test in one go."

"What!" Everyone present exclaimed in surprise. If Qian Renxue had become a god, her aura would never be that of a titled Douluo. Could it be that she failed the Ninth Trial?

Even Lu Mingfei couldn't help but grip Qian Renxue's wrist tightly. Qian Renxue simply patted his arm and gave him a reassuring look.

Qian Daoliu continued, "Perhaps it is due to the protection of our ancestors, the content of the Ninth Trial has been changed. All she needs to do is lead the Spirit Hall to unify the entire Douluo Continent and rebuild the Angelic Faith to complete the Divine Trial and become a god. Therefore, this trial requires the concerted efforts of everyone in the Spirit Hall."

At this point, Qian Daoliu glanced at Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong immediately frowned. Such a divine test requirement was unheard of, both harsh and simple, something seemed amiss.

Wait a minute, leading the Spirit Hall to unify the Douluo Continent? But the position of Pope of the Spirit Hall is hers, this attack is aimed at her!

A nameless fire instantly rose in Bibi Dong's heart. What she wanted most was to completely destroy the Spirit Hall through a war.

But now, not only is she being asked to work for the Spirit Hall, but she's also being stripped of her position. This is simply outrageous!

Apart from Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo, the other title holders didn't care about this. What they heard was that Qian Renxue could become a god by unifying the continent. Since that was the case, what was there to hesitate about? Let's start the war immediately!

Chapter 292 Recommendations

"I knew it wouldn't be that simple."

Lu Mingfei looked up at the roof and gave a speechless smile.

When he heard that Qian Renxue was actually preparing to start the Nine Trials to become a god today, he knew that something was definitely up.

If becoming a god were that easy, Lu Mingfei wouldn't be surprised if a meteor shower fell from the sky over Wuhun City that night.

Leading the Spirit Hall to unify the Douluo Continent—isn't that obviously the ultimate mission of the main storyline?

It's obvious they deliberately wanted the Spirit Hall to cause trouble, so the protagonist could then conveniently step in and act on behalf of Heaven.

"Brother, what are we waiting for? We've had this idea for a while now. Now is the perfect time to take over the two great empires and help Xiaoxue become a god." The Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, patted the armrest and stood up impatiently.

"Yes."

"The previous plan can continue."

"Our strength is more than enough."

……

The titled elders discussed among themselves, as unifying the continent was always their only option.

Originally, the plan was to wait for Qian Renxue to become a god before sweeping across the continent, but now the reverse isn't a big problem. The only threat, the Haotian Sect, has already yielded; who among the two great empires can stand against them?

All the titled elders had no doubt that their side could win; they were confident that they could break through a million-strong army of titled Douluo.

Everyone was already looking forward to the moment when Qian Renxue would unify the Douluo Continent, become a god, and rule the world.

"These flags are flying everywhere." Lu Mingfei thought to himself, "This is bad."

He disliked war, but he wouldn't try to stop it either. This was not only related to Qian Renxue's divine test, but also because it was the trend of historical development.

But now the entire Spirit Hall is in such a confident posture, there's definitely something big going to happen.

“I have a question,” Lu Mingfei suddenly raised his hand and spoke.

Everyone in the Elder Hall looked at him simultaneously.

Qian Daoliu had previously admitted that he might no longer be a match for Lu Mingfei.

Everyone held this young and powerful son-in-law in awe.

"Is there a time limit for this task?" Lu Mingfei asked the key question first, since timed tasks and achievement tasks are completely different concepts.

"No." Qian Daoliu gave Lu Mingfei an appreciative look and shook his head. It was truly admirable that he could remain calm and think things through at a time like this.

"If that's the case, then there's no problem at all." All the titled Douluos breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. This test wasn't difficult to begin with, and the fact that there was no time limit made it even easier.

But Lu Mingfei's heart suddenly sank. If this was a timed mission, at least there was a deadline to refer to.

Without a time limit, it means that the task is in a state where it could fail at any time.

Qian Renxue sensed that Lu Mingfei suddenly tensed up and immediately guessed that Lu Mingfei might have some concerns.

Qian Daoliu also noticed that something was wrong with Lu Mingfei, but he didn't make a fuss. Instead, he turned to look at Bibi Dong.

"Your Holiness, you must keep Xiaoxue's matter in mind. The hidden measures you planted earlier are ready to be activated. Make preparations as soon as possible."

"I understand." Bibi Dong gritted her teeth secretly. In the end, she couldn't object, but she hated Qian Daoliu to the core.

"Everyone except those in the Hall of Offerings must cooperate with the Pope's actions. This matter concerns the future of the Spirit Hall and cannot be lost. Before we are fully prepared, not a single word must be leaked," Qian Daoliu said in a deep voice.

"Yes, High Priest!"

After Bibi Dong and the others left, Qian Daoliu led Lu Mingfei and Qian Renxue into his bedroom and study.

"Mingfei, you seemed to have something to say just now," Qian Daoliu said, looking at Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei nodded, and after sitting down with Qian Renxue, he pondered for a moment before speaking: "I feel that Xiaoxue's divine test this time is probably not so simple."

“I also feel that something is strange.” Lu Mingfei’s words struck a chord with Qian Renxue. She really wanted to become a god, but she couldn’t act blindly and impulsively.

"But we can't just do nothing, can we?" Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. No matter what the problems were, they had no other choice.

"What I mean is to wait until I break through to the Title Douluo level before taking action. Also, we must make preparations in advance." Lu Mingfei was also aware of the urgency of this matter. Since it was unavoidable, they could only try their best to make thorough preparations.

“It’s alright. Whether it’s activating those hidden forces or secretly stockpiling and mobilizing supplies and military rations, it will take at least a year to prepare everything. A year should be about right for you.” Qian Daoliu naturally didn’t dare to be careless.

"A year?" Lu Mingfei thought to himself. This timing was indeed both appropriate and coincidental.

He could probably guess what would happen next: the Spirit Hall would initially be unstoppable, but would soon encounter obstacles.

There are two possibilities for this obstacle: one is that the protagonist Tang San is very likely to return as a god, and the other is undoubtedly Pope Bibi Dong.

Having experienced such a thing, Bibi Dong should theoretically hate the Spirit Hall to the core. In addition, her beloved Master is now on the opposite side, and she has inherited the divine position of evil gods such as Rakshasa. It can be said that she is full of rebellious spirits.

Without Qian Renxue's involvement, Lu Mingfei could almost certainly say that the Spirit Hall would have been ruined by her.

Of course, it's hard to guarantee that she won't cause some trouble now.

“I’m not familiar with military operations, but the strongest fortresses are always breached from within. Xiaoxue needs to keep a close eye on Bibi Dong’s side,” Lu Mingfei said seriously.

"You mean..." Qian Daoliu seemed to be deep in thought.

Lu Mingfei shook his head: "I just meant to take precautions."

Lu Mingfei knew exactly how much Qian Renxue cared about Bibi Dong, her mother. He didn't want to sow discord between them, but simply wanted Qian Renxue to show her face more often and awaken her dormant maternal love.

"Also, there's one more person we need to be careful about," Lu Mingfei pursed his lips: "Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."

He didn't mention Tang Chen or Tang San, as neither of them were people they could handle with their current strength. But Dugu Bo was different; he was a human nuclear weapon.

Just like the nuclear bomb in StarCraft, although the deployment and guidance time is as long as fourteen seconds, its power is absolutely incredible.

Given enough time, he could even wipe out the entire Douluo Continent, leaving only Title Douluos.

“That’s right, Dugu Bo’s poison is indeed terrifying. If he were to stand in Tian Dou, no amount of troops would be of any use.” Qian Renxue nodded in agreement. Although Dugu Bo’s individual strength was not strong, his ability to cause widespread destruction was too dangerous.

"Even you say so, it seems that little guy is indeed a problem. I will go there myself." Qian Daoliu was originally a judge elder, and moreover, he had no choice but to deal with the danger that might delay Qian Renxue's ascension to godhood.

"It's not that bad." Lu Mingfei quickly waved his hand: "I'm confident I can make him submit. If all else fails, we can still take action."

Lu Mingfei not only valued his friendship with Dugu Yan, but also hoped that the war could be fought with less bloodshed. Victory wasn't theirs to decide, so why let blood flow like a river?

As for how he persuaded Dugu Bo, it actually came from the dragon scale that Dugu Yan had always worn on her body.

Lu Mingfei had always felt something was off about this matter.

The thought of Dugu Yan having to hold onto Yu Tianheng's dragon scales when she marries him is incredibly awkward.

Chapter 293 You're Not Honest

"Mingfei, are you still worried about something?" Qian Renxue asked, seeing Lu Mingfei still frowning as he left the Elder Hall.

"Nothing, I was just thinking about how to cultivate to the title of Douluo faster." Lu Mingfei scratched his head. He couldn't very well say that he was worried that you would likely encounter a tribulation on your path to godhood, could he?

Telling her would only make her anxious and worried. It's better this way; she seems relaxed and stress-free.

And what if he guessed wrong? After all, this butterfly has already turned the protagonist into a completely different person, so the ending might have been very different.

"Are you worried about your classmates, Rongrong, or perhaps that second young lady of the Zhu family?" Qian Renxue turned her head, looking at Lu Mingfei with a scrutinizing and playful smile, her eyes full of mockery.

It was just Dugu Bo; he could have been killed easily. Lu Mingfei mentioned it specifically because he was mindful of Dugu Yan's past friendship with him.

Lu Mingfei was momentarily speechless. It was impossible for him not to be worried at all, but he was not so naive or self-righteous.

Now that he's standing here, he's destined to overthrow the entire continent.

However, subduing the enemy without fighting is also a strategy.

The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting; if you can get them to surrender willingly, that would be ideal.

But what's with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing? Do I look like a womanizer?

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Lu Mingfei waved his hands repeatedly, quickly denying it. He couldn't just say anything about this kind of question.

"Hmph, who knows?" Qian Renxue snorted lightly.

Ning Rongrong saw everything clearly back in Tiandou, and as for the second young lady of the Zhu family, there's no need to say more.

She had thoroughly investigated the matter of Lu Mingfei spending a month escorting the second young lady of the Zhu family back to Xingluo City.

If I hadn't taken the initiative to suppress Lu Mingfei later, I probably would have lost to that little girl.

"You're just trying to frame me; you can always find a reason." Lu Mingfei puffed out his chest, pulled in his stomach, and raised his head, presenting himself as a virtuous gentleman.

Qian Renxue smiled gently without refuting, and hugged Lu Mingfei's arm even tighter. The two walked side by side along the sunlit corridor.

For Qian Renxue, the Divine Trial had reached its end. With her soul power already at level 98, no matter how hard she cultivated, it was impossible to reach level 99 within ten years.

In other words, she now has no more anxiety about cultivation, and Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong handle everything, big and small. All she has to do is lie down and become a god.

More importantly, the man beside her gave her an immense sense of security; with him by her side, it seemed like she no longer needed to worry about anything.

When a person is suddenly free of pressure, it's like suddenly being on summer vacation. They're bound to start thinking about all sorts of things and trying to do something different.

Fortunately, Qian Renxue has the most fun and interesting things in the world right next to her.

Lu Mingfei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Who doesn't have lustful thoughts? But he hadn't done it, and he absolutely couldn't admit it.

The two of them walked aimlessly, down the mountain from the Papal Palace and onto the road, until it was almost dark.

"Let's go back to Hanhai City tomorrow." Qian Renxue blurted out suddenly when they returned to the Papal Palace. She knew that Lu Mingfei must not be comfortable staying in Wuhun City.

Although she no longer needed to cultivate, Lu Mingfei still had to make the most of his time, and she also preferred spending time alone with him. With so many elders in Wuhun City, it was not very convenient.

“Okay.” Lu Mingfei wanted to wait until Qian Renxue stayed a few more days before bringing it up. Although the Spirit Hall had been very attentive to his needs these past few days, he was still not quite used to it. Moreover, Hanhai City was the first stop for him to enter the Seagod Island, so he could remain vigilant at all times.

“Then let’s go and say goodbye to His Holiness the Pope.” Qian Renxue smiled brightly.

Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback, but Qian Renxue pulled him along and he immediately reacted and followed.

He suddenly seemed to understand why Qian Renxue had led him on such a long detour. It turned out she was declaring her sovereignty in public.

So, is it time to formally meet your mother-in-law?