Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Outside Wuhun City.

Feng Xiaotian laughed and said, "It seems we won't be leaving anytime soon. Since Bibi Dong doesn't want to be the Pope, we can also witness the coronation ceremony of the new Pope."

As he spoke, he looked at Wu Qi and joked, "In a few days, we'll have to call you His Holiness the Pope."

Wu Qi chuckled dryly and shook his head. "The agreement was only signed privately between me and Bibi Dong. The specific details will depend on today's grand assembly at the Papal Palace."

"Unfortunately, you don't have the identity of the Spirit Hall, so you can't go and watch. Go to the foot of Pope Mountain and wait. I'll have Chen Ping tell you as soon as there's any news."

Feng Xiaotian and the others were unaware of the specific contents of the agreement and assumed it contained clauses such as "not purging Bibi Dong's remaining followers."

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Today, the scale of the Papal Assembly is unprecedented.

All Soul Douluo-level and above experts in Wuhun City were present, along with all members of the Elder Hall and the Offering Hall.

A court assembly of this scale only occurs when a new pope is elected, and for a time many powerful figures were discussing it.

"His Holiness the Pope is still very young. There is no reason for him to abdicate. In my opinion, something big has happened in the palace."

The other person retorted, "Major events? What major events could there be? The war between the two great empires hasn't reached us, and there's no financial crisis in the palace. Our salaries are paid on time and in full every month. Where is there even the slightest sign of a crisis?"

Furthermore, even in the event of a major crisis, it is usually discussed in small meetings by the senior members of the Elders' Hall, rather than in a large-scale meeting.

Bibi Dong's thought process has always been unpredictable, but if she can't give a suitable reason for summoning so many people to the court meeting, many people in the hall will probably lose faith in her.

With Wu Qi's recent strong rise to power, the papacy may very well change hands.

Worship Hall.

Before setting off, Qian Daoliu gathered a few of his retainers for a small meeting.

"That woman actually relented. Is she really willing to give up her power?" Golden Crocodile Douluo was very puzzled.

When Wu Qi returned to Wuhun City, he was already prepared to fight Bibi Dong to the death. Who would have thought that the other party would change her attitude so drastically, rendering his plans useless.

Qian Daoliu looked at the angel statue in the hall and murmured, "Perhaps this is the result of the mediation of the gods in the divine realm."

Wu Qi is destined to become the new God-King. It is only reasonable for the gods of the divine realm to secretly clear some obstacles for him in order to befriend such a powerful figure.

However, this is also good, as it saves them from internal strife and the Spirit Hall's strength remains unaffected. Unifying the continent in one fell swoop is not a problem.

With this thought in mind, he turned his gaze to Qian Renxue and said softly, "Xiaoxue, Grandpa will promote you to the position of Judgement Elder. In the future, the two of you will work together to govern the Spirit Hall."

As Qian Renxue's assessment drew to a close, a sense of mission welled up within him.

Qian Daoliu understood that he didn't have much time left, and he was already content to have witnessed the Spirit Hall's rise from decline to prosperity.

Qian Renxue was unaware of the deeper meaning in the other person's words and solemnly agreed.

Pope's Palace.

As the powerful figures arrived one after another, Bibi Dong finally appeared.

In front of the papal throne, Wu Qi stood even further forward than Qian Daoliu, which drew criticism from many.

Bibidon walked up to the throne, which symbolized papal power, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, but did not sit down.

She turned around, her scepter striking the floor tiles heavily, silencing the hall instantly. Bibi Dong faced the crowd, her expression indifferent, her eyes revealing weariness. She sighed softly and said, "I am unwell and no longer able to preside over the affairs of the Papal Palace. I hereby resign from the position of Pope."

A short sentence, yet it struck like a thunderbolt.

The previously calm crowd erupted into an uproar.

Why did Bibi Dong suddenly resign from the papacy when she had not suffered any political repercussions?

Among them, Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo, who was the guardian of the palace, had a buzzing in his head, not understanding why Bibi Dong suddenly "admitted defeat".

Ghost Douluo stepped forward and hurriedly said, "Your Holiness, your health has always been very good, and you are also a Limit Douluo. Why did you suddenly announce your abdication?"

These words were meant to stabilize the situation and also to use Bibi Dong's strength to intimidate everyone present.

Limit Douluo possess extremely strong vitality; even if they live to be two or three hundred years old, they can still maintain their youthful appearance. Moreover, Bibi Dong is only in her fifties now.

Before anyone else could argue, Bibi Dong spoke first: "Ghost, you and Yue Guan have followed me for a long time and have always been loyal to your master. I am very grateful."

"However, my mind is made up. The abdication edict will be issued immediately. There is no need for you to persuade me any further."

After speaking, Bibi Dong left the Papal Palace without giving anyone a chance to ask questions, leaving countless powerful figures standing there in a daze.

Qian Daoliu stepped forward, turned to face the crowd, and said, "As the chief elder of the Spirit Hall, I respect Pope Bibi Dong's decision."

"Now that she has resigned, the Papal Palace cannot be without a leader for a day. Therefore, I will nominate a new pope."

Bibi Dong's actions undoubtedly betrayed the interests of her supporters.

For a time, two opposing voices emerged within the Papal Palace; one side supported Wu Qi and recommended him to take the throne; the other side invoked the ancestral rules of the Spirit Hall and allowed the Holy Maiden Hu Liena to ascend to the throne directly.

Hu Liena was well aware of Bibi Dong's thoughts. In order to secure her position within the Spirit Hall in the future, she couldn't betray these "supporters." At the very least, she had to outwardly project an attitude of vying for the Pope's throne.

Without Bibi Dong as the backbone, how could Qian Daoliu not control the remaining few and far between?

A golden light emanated from his body, enveloping the group of opponents.

Qian Renxue then stepped forward and said indifferently, "Have you all forgotten that the Spirit Hall is the property of my Qian family? The selection of the Pope has never been a democratic election, but rather an appointment by my Qian family!"

“This was true of Bibi Dong in the past, and it is true of this day.”

Qian Gu Chang Kong brandished his Dragon-Panning Staff, his Super Douluo aura undisguised, his tiger-like eyes sweeping over everyone present. "The new Pope is none other than Wu Ge. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

"You!" Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo's expression turned solemn.

The Hall of Offerings was already stronger than the Hall of Elders, and now that Qian Gu Chang Kong has reached level 95, Wu Qi's strength will only increase.

Therefore, it seems that Hulena has no chance of winning the papacy, but they will not be willing to admit defeat so easily, lest they be purged later.

Before long, seeing that the emotions of both sides in the argument had eased, Wu Qi, who was involved in the dispute, stepped forward.

“I completely agree that Bibi Dong is a Limit Douluo, and that is a fact. But don’t forget, she’s not the only Limit Douluo on this continent. Unfortunately, I am also a Limit Douluo.”

After he finished speaking, nine soul rings—red, red, red, red, red, red, cyan gold, red, and brilliant gold—flashed around his body.

The moment his Martial Soul was activated, his aura subtly suppressed Qian Daoliu, leaving everyone present astonished. (End of Chapter)