Martial Soul: Luo Sanpao, Starting by Conquering Liu Erlong!
Chapter 286: The Increasing Undercurrents Within the Spirit Hall

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: The Increasing Undercurrents Within the Spirit Hall

Soon, as news of the Chrysanthemum Douluo leading the destruction of the Spirit Hall branch in the Star Dou Great Forest spread across the continent.

The Spirit Hall proudly announced that they had destroyed another major stronghold of evil spirit masters!

Although the Spirit Hall’s propaganda was intense, the incident did not cause much of a stir across the continent. Many commoners simply did not care about it.

Logically, as a well-known elder of the Spirit Hall, leading the destruction of a Spirit Hall branch colluding with evil spirit masters should have been a story of iron justice, worthy of praise.

Moreover, the Pope, who had issued the order, should have gained even more support and admiration from the people for her ironclad impartiality.

But ironically, the public’s reaction was the opposite of what was expected.

With the destruction of the Spirit Hall branch.

Not only did the people of the continent not change their view of the Spirit Hall, but their disdain for the Spirit Hall increased even further!

Even in the Spirit Hall branches of Heaven Dou City, many branch masters, upon hearing of this incident, openly cursed and mocked Pope Bibi Dong.

The authority of Pope Bibi Dong had plummeted to an all-time low in their hearts!

As fellow branch masters, they naturally knew Wang Xing.

They also knew his character and the nature of his family.

Those who could become Spirit Hall branch masters, though not necessarily influential across the continent, could at least go anywhere without being easily obstructed!

Because you were not just a Soul Sage, but also a Spirit Hall branch master.

Would such a person need to collude with evil spirit masters, who were universally despised?!

This wasn’t the era of "The Legend of the Dragon King."

Who in their right mind would do such a thing?!

Even someone with a loose screw would know what to do.

And the most absurd part was that the entire branch in the Star Dou Great Forest was involved with evil spirit masters.

Who would believe such a claim?!

If the entire branch was involved with evil spirit masters, how could they have hidden under the Spirit Hall’s nose for so long?!

After all, this was the Star Dou Great Forest. Even Spirit Hall members needed to hunt spirit beasts there.

Did they not notice anything at all?

Thus, although at first glance, this incident made Bibi Dong appear wise and just.

Upon closer inspection, none of the explanations held any water.

This whole affair seemed more like Bibi Dong, driven by personal desires, had destroyed an entire branch and slaughtered everyone in it.

After this incident, although the continent appeared calm and undisturbed on the surface.

Beneath the surface, undercurrents were already swirling, and various factions were quickly calculating their next moves.

Soon, as time passed, these undercurrents began to tentatively surface.

The most obvious ripple was within the Heaven Dou Empire.

In the Spirit Hall located in Heaven Dou City.

Cardinal Salas was the first to notice the changes.

So far, he had received two letters from elders, five from cardinals, and ten from black-robed bishops.

The senders of these letters were all neutral factions within the Spirit Hall. Although they supported the Pope’s work, they were not as loyal as the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.

They were the type to do their jobs when needed and otherwise enjoy their retirement.

The content of their letters to the Heaven Dou Empire varied, but upon closer reading.

The underlying message was largely the same.

They wanted to switch their allegiance to Qian Renxue.

Yes, these neutral factions, who had previously avoided the conflict between the Holy Maiden and the Pope, and only pledged loyalty to the Pope’s Hall, were now gradually shifting their allegiance to Qian Renxue.

The reason for their shift was simple.

Qian Renxue’s surname was Qian.

Her grandfather was the previous Pope, Qian Daoliu.

They believed in Qian Daoliu.

After all, Qian Daoliu was now in the Spirit Hall’s Elder Hall.

Compared to Bibi Dong, who was gradually descending into madness and leading the Spirit Hall into the abyss.

They were more willing to trust the lineage of Qian Daoliu, who possessed the Sacred Angel spirit.

"..."

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, have you finished compiling the list I asked for?"

Inside the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong was handling official business while asking the Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Your Holiness, it’s done."

"Since it’s done, what are you waiting for? Go, just like last time..."

Hearing this, the Chrysanthemum Douluo’s expression changed slightly, and he tentatively asked.

"Your Holiness, they are the backbone of our Spirit Hall. Are we really going to do this? If this gets out, the morale within the Spirit Hall might collapse."

"Nonsense! What backbone? It’s because of their soft-heartedness that our Spirit Hall’s reputation has suffered. If we don’t kill them, how can we purge this corrupt atmosphere within the Spirit Hall?! Chrysanthemum Douluo, are you trying to stop me because you share their sentiments?"

Bibi Dong roared in anger.

They knew Yu Xiaogang’s true nature, so they could not be allowed to live. They must die.

"No, no, Your Holiness, that’s not what I meant. I mean, I’ll go now..."

With that, the Chrysanthemum Douluo, pale-faced, left the Pope’s Hall.

Heading outside.

"This day has finally come..."

The Chrysanthemum Douluo murmured in his heart.

As the Chrysanthemum Douluo left, Bibi Dong’s resentful voice slowly began to echo.

"Xiaogang, why can’t the people of this world see your excellence?! But it’s fine if they don’t understand. I understand, and I will eliminate all those who don’t understand and are jealous of you."

Thinking of her Xiaogang, a hint of warmth flashed in Bibi Dong’s cold, murderous eyes.

Her icy heart also warmed slightly as she murmured.

"Xiaogang, Xiaogang, I miss you so much... How are you doing?"

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"Oh!! Good, good, good!!! Keep going, keep going!!!"

Yu Xiaogang, watching the gambling table, excitedly hugged the Slaughter Maiden and placed his bets.

"Three, three, four, small!!!"

"Congratulations to the Slaughter Gambling God for another win!!!"

The dealer pushed a large bucket of Bloody Mary towards Yu Xiaogang!

Yu Xiaogang, with a wild expression, scooped a cup and drank it in large gulps.

The crimson blood dripped from the corners of his mouth onto his body.

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang looked like a blood-soaked god of slaughter.