Douluo: Marry Shui Binger, reward Puni Martial Soul

Chapter 102: Bibi Dong tears off her mask, Qian Daoliu appears.
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, and a resolute smile appeared on her stunningly beautiful face, which bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Bibi Dong:

“Your Holiness, I have grown up and have my own thoughts. I will not touch Xue Lingxiao. I will no longer covet the throne of Tiandou. I will walk the path I have chosen myself.”

"You!" Bibi Dong trembled with rage at Qian Renxue's words. She pointed at Qian Renxue, her eyes blazing with fury. "Fine! Fine, so you have your own ideas! Fine, so you'll go your own way! You're going to completely betray me, betray the Spirit Hall!"

“I never intended to betray you.” Qian Renxue gently shook her head. “I simply chose another path that I believe is more correct.”

"Shut up!" Bibi Dong shouted sternly, unable to tolerate Qian Renxue's "disobedience and unfilial piety" any longer.

"It seems you're determined to oppose me! In that case, I'll clean house today and cripple you, you unfilial daughter!"

Before she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's soul power suddenly erupted, and her two spider king claws, covered with strange demonic patterns, grabbed at Qian Renxue's crown with terrifying power that could tear everything apart!

The elders of the Spirit Hall on both sides of the main hall changed their expressions drastically and immediately took action to stop Bibi Dong.

When Qian Renxue faced Bibi Dong's furious attack, her pupils contracted sharply. She instinctively tried to resist, but her soul power was suppressed by Bibi Dong's terrifying pressure, which far surpassed her own, and she was unable to move at all.

She could only watch helplessly as the deadly spider claws drew ever closer to her head.

At this critical moment.

"stop!"

A deep, majestic roar, like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounded throughout the Papal Palace!

Immediately afterwards, a golden light, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, arrived first and blocked Qian Renxue's path with perfect precision.

clang!
A deafening sound of metal clashing rang out!

Bibi Dong's seemingly inevitable attack was actually forced back several steps by that golden light!
As the smoke cleared, an old man dressed in a simple white robe, with white hair and beard, but a handsome face like that of a middle-aged man, appeared before Qian Renxue.

The old man emanated no trace of soul power, yet he exuded an aura of profound stillness and unshakeable strength. He simply stood there quietly, as if he were the master of this world.

"grandfather!"

"Big offering!"

Upon seeing who it was, Bibi Dong and the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall present all changed their expressions drastically.

The newcomer was none other than Qian Daoliu, the pillar of the Spirit Hall, a level 99 peerless Douluo, and the Grand Priest of the Angel God!

Qian Daoliu ignored the crowd. His deep, star-like eyes were fixed calmly on Bibi Dong, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible disappointment and anger:
"Bibi Dong, you are becoming more and more outrageous. What has Xiaoxue done wrong that you would do such a cruel thing to her?"

Bibi Dong felt the invisible pressure emanating from Qian Daoliu, and her anger involuntarily subsided somewhat, but her tone remained firm:

"Grand Elder! You've come at the perfect time! This wretched girl has openly defied my orders, handing over the Heaven Dou throne to an outsider and ruining my Spirit Hall's century-long plan! Shouldn't such a crime be severely punished?"

"Hmph, your plan?" Qian Daoliu snorted coldly, his voice not loud, but it made the temperature in the entire hall drop several degrees. "Don't think I don't know your real purpose in your so-called plan. Let me tell you, as long as I'm here today, Xiaoxue, you won't be able to move!"

Bibi Dong's face darkened, and she opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a rebuttal.

Before Qian Daoliu, even the high and mighty Pope seemed to have shrunk by a head.

Qian Daoliu turned away, no longer looking at her. His gaze fell on Qian Renxue, and his stern eyes held an undisguised tenderness and relief: "Xiaoxue, you did very well."

Those five simple words instantly brought tears to Qian Renxue's eyes.

From childhood to adulthood, all she received from Bibi Dong was harsh criticism, orders, and exploitation.

Only with her grandfather could she feel a genuine sense of family affection and warmth.

“Grandpa…” Qian Renxue’s voice choked with emotion.

Qian Daoliu gently patted her shoulder, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.

Then he turned to Bibi Dong again, his tone turning icy: "Bibi Dong, I'm warning you. Xiaoxue is my granddaughter, the only hope of the angel lineage. From today onwards, I will personally oversee her affairs. If you dare to harbor any ill intentions towards her again, don't blame me!"

This statement carried an undisguised threat. Bibi Dong's face turned extremely grim. Qian Daoliu meant what he said.

With him around, she could no longer easily control Qian Renxue's fate.

"Let's go." Qian Daoliu ignored Bibi Dong and took Qian Renxue's hand, then walked out of the hall.

Wherever they went, the elders and high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall bowed their heads respectfully, not daring to obstruct them in the slightest.

Watching Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue's departing figures, a deep resentment and unwillingness flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

Her plans were thwarted once again because of this old geezer!
But she won't give up! Never!

Xue Lingxiao! Qian Daoliu! All those who stand in her way must die!

On the other side, Tiandou City.

Contrary to popular belief, Xue Lingxiao did not indulge in imperial pleasures or rush to eliminate dissidents after ascending the throne.

His first action was to consolidate power.

Imperial edicts, meticulously worded yet imposingly authoritative, were issued from the palace and spread throughout the empire like snowflakes.

Those local generals who once commanded armies and obeyed orders but not proclamations, and those powerful aristocratic families with deep-rooted influence in the court, all felt immense pressure from the new emperor.

However, Xue Lingxiao's methods were not simply forceful.

He used both kindness and severity to reward those who were pragmatic and voluntarily relinquished their military power to show their loyalty, bestowing upon them generous rewards and even greater honors.

As for those who were stubborn and tried to resist, his methods were swift and merciless.

Within just a few days, the military and political landscape of the Heavenly Dou Empire underwent a dramatic transformation.

One of the most noteworthy measures was the recall of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry.

This elite cavalry, renowned for their numerous exploits in the province of Frost, marched day and night from the distant north to Tiandou City under his command.

The chilling aura of ten thousand iron hooves trampling across the land of the Heavenly Dou Empire sent shivers down the spines of all those with ill intentions.

When the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, clad in uniform black armor, wielding sharp dragon spears, and riding magnificent snow-covered warhorses, surged into Tiandou City like a black torrent, the entire capital city trembled.

Xue Lingxiao personally went out of the city to greet him. Dressed in a golden dragon robe, he stood on the city tower and looked down at the endless torrent of armored soldiers below, a satisfied smile on his face.

That's where his true confidence comes from.

This is the sharpest weapon he will use to control the Heavenly Battle and even conquer the entire continent in the future!

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

Under the leadership of their commander, Feng Ling, the ten thousand Snow Dragon Cavalry dismounted in unison, knelt on one knee, and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

The sheer scale of the sound soared into the sky, causing the heavens and earth to change color.

The people of Tiandou City had never seen such a majestic and powerful army before. They were all thrilled and filled with even greater awe and admiration for the young emperor.

Xue Lingxiao raised his hand, signaling the soldiers to rise. His gaze swept over the resolute and loyal faces below, filling him with boundless pride.

"Soldiers, today you have returned to the capital of the empire. From this day forward, you will be the sharpest sword in my hand and the empire's strongest shield! I will lead you to create an unprecedented golden age! Let the glory of the Holy Spirit Empire shine upon the entire continent!"

"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

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