Douluo Continent: From Internal Martial Arts to the Law of Heaven and Earth

"No breakthrough, still stuck at level twenty-nine." Ning Fengzhi's answer puzzled Emperor Xueye even more.

"Could it be that Yu Xiaogang has achieved something remarkable in other areas? What is he doing now?"

“This Yu Xiaogang has been researching martial spirit theory,” Ning Fengzhi replied.

"Could he be the master who has become famous throughout the continent in the past four years?" Emperor Xueye's face showed a hint of surprise, then he suddenly realized, "In that case, it's no wonder. A master like him does have remarkable personal charm, so it's normal for him to gain the Pope's favor."

"He is not a master. This Yu Xiaogang has even refuted the theories of masters in public."

Ning Fengzhi's words completely stunned Emperor Xueye. He said to Ning Fengzhi angrily, "Sect Master Ning, are you making fun of me? Someone with no strength, no looks, no achievements, and who even refuted the Grandmaster's theories, you say he gained the Pope's favor? Is that possible? He publicly refuted the Grandmaster's theories, which is basically slapping the Spirit Hall in the face. After all, those theories were promoted by the Spirit Hall. And you're telling me he can still be favored by the Pope? Is that possible?"

Ning Fengzhi rubbed his forehead with a slight headache, a wry smile on his face: "That is indeed the case. As for the news of his favor, I learned it through secret investigation, not openly. As for why he was favored by the Pope, I am also very curious."

Listening to Ning Fengzhi's sincere words, Emperor Xueye looked at him for a moment, and the two fell into a long silence.

Only one question remained in my mind: What makes Yu Xiaogang so special?

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Chapter 49 The Angel's Wrath Regarding the Master's "Plan"

At night, Xue Qinghe sat cross-legged on the bed, his soul power circulating steadily within his body.

A slight fluctuation of soul power from the outside world startled her from her state of deep cultivation.

She knew in her heart that someone must have come to visit late at night—otherwise, the two titled Douluo who were secretly guarding her would never have easily released soul power fluctuations to disturb her cultivation.

"Salas is here."

The voice transmission from the Porcupine Douluo rang in his ears. Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, got up, and walked towards the study.

At this moment, a figure shrouded in a black robe slowly removed his outer layer of concealment from the study, revealing his true face. The newcomer was none other than Salas, the Hall Master of the Spirit Hall of Heaven Dou City and the Platinum Bishop.

If this scene were witnessed by others, they would probably be so shocked that their jaws would drop to the ground. It is simply unbelievable that the eldest prince of the Heaven Dou Empire would meet with the Hall Master of the Spirit Hall in private.

"Little Lord."

Salas bowed respectfully.

Xue Qinghe waved for him to sit down, then walked to the desk and sat down, his fingertips lightly resting on the edge of the table.

"Salas, what important matter brings you to the Spirit Hall so late at night?"

"This……"

Salas's lips twitched slightly, and he hesitated, seemingly unsure how to begin.

"Speak your mind."

Xue Qinghe's voice remained gentle, yet it subtly revealed an undeniable domineering air.

"The Pope said..."

Salas was still somewhat hesitant.

"What is that woman up to now?"

Upon hearing that it was the Pope's order, Xue Qinghe's tone instantly became more impatient, and his mood clearly worsened.

"The Pope said that the master's true identity has been found and he is preparing to announce it to the whole continent."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Qinghe's expression suddenly brightened, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Master? How could that woman have found his trail?"

Seeing this, Salas knew that the prince had misunderstood, and dared not linger any longer. He quickly explained the whole story in one go: "The Pope said that it is not a solution to not be able to find out the true identity of the Grandmaster. It is a pity that such a prestigious person cannot be used by the Spirit Hall. Therefore, she decided to forcibly put forward a 'Grandmaster' in order to enhance the Spirit Hall's status in the hearts of the Spirit Masters."

Salas was prepared to face a furious outburst, given the absurdity of the plan. But the expected rage didn't materialize; instead, the study was unusually calm.

Was this the calm before the storm? Salas looked up and saw that the "Heavenly Prince" was not angry at all, but rather had a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"If this trick actually manages to lure out the real master, what are your plans?"

Seeing that the other party did not get angry, Salas secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was well aware of his own importance: although he seemed to wield great power in Heaven Dou City, in the Spirit Hall, let alone compared to this prince, even five or six Title Douluos would be far inferior in status. If he had angered this young master, he feared he would have no place to bury his body. Fortunately, this prince seemed quite reasonable.

"You...aren't angry?"

Salas still asked cautiously.

Xue Qinghe casually picked up the jade bracelet on the table, gently playing with it between her fingers, and said nonchalantly, "You seem very surprised? Actually, you're overthinking it. Although I admire that master, I'm not so confused about priorities. Besides, when he really appears, I will naturally have my grandfather treat him well and he will never pose a threat to him."

I can still distinguish between what's important and what's urgent. By the way, you haven't said yet, what are your plans if you manage to trick the master into revealing himself?

Salas's expression stiffened again, and he replied with a forced smile, "The Pope's meaning is that those who obey will be recruited and used as henchmen for the Spirit Hall; those who disobey will be killed. As for the title of 'Master,' let the replacement keep wearing it."

"what!"

Xue Qinghe felt as if there was something wrong with his ears. His voice suddenly rose, and beneath his originally gentle tone, there was a hint of a cold female voice.

"Say that again!"

Salas inwardly groaned and resolved never to take on such a thankless task of relaying messages again.

But then he thought about it again. This matter involved the secrets of the Spirit Hall, and very few people knew the inside story. He was the only person in Heaven Dou City who could pass on the message, so he couldn't escape. He became even more depressed.

He dared not be negligent and dutifully repeated the Pope's instructions.

boom!

Xue Qinghe slammed her palm on the table, and cracks rapidly spread from her palm. Golden, sacred flames suddenly erupted from her body, clearly indicating that she was enraged to the extreme.

Unbeknownst to them, the immense spiritual power had enveloped the entire study, completely isolating any movement within.

Two dark figures appeared silently outside the study door, keeping watch to prevent any disturbance.

What do you think?

"I don't understand it, but I'm deeply impressed."

"Me too. The Pope's actions are really..."

The act of faking the master's identity is somewhat plausible, but the subsequent handling of the situation is truly baffling.

"If you could understand this, you might become the Pope. Our mission is to protect the young master; whatever she tells us to do, we will do."

Taking a deep breath, Xue Qinghe slowly extinguished the flames on her body. Although the flames were extremely hot, they did not cause any damage to her clothes or the surrounding environment.

"What's the attitude of the Hall of Offerings? You know, two of the offerings have broken through their levels by using the master's theories. They can't just stand by and do nothing about it, can they?"

Xue Qinghe continued to press for answers.

"The Hall of Offerings says that everything is up to Your Highness to decide."

Xue Qinghe frowned slightly: "So, if I don't intervene, they'll just let that woman do whatever she wants?"

"I do not know."

Salas answered in this way, but Xue Qinghe already understood the deeper meaning behind it.

If she chooses to side with the master, the temple will support her in recruiting him; if she stands idly by, the Pope's plan will proceed as scheduled.

No, we must ask Grandpa about this.

The angel who had decided to cause trouble for a certain Jazz Douluo in the future regained her composure.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, the dull sound bringing an invisible sense of oppression to Salas.

“I am naturally on the Grandmaster’s side, and I also agree to recruit him into the Spirit Hall, but the Pope’s approach is absolutely unacceptable. I will contact the Hall of Worship for the specifics; you don’t need to worry about it.”

"Yes! Then this subordinate..."

Salas was about to take his leave, secretly relieved that the prince hadn't pressed for more difficult questions, but just as he feared, his worst fears came true.

"Don't rush off." Xue Qinghe looked up at him. "Whom does that woman intend to pin the title of 'Master' on?"

Salas, who was about to turn around, suddenly froze, and cried out in his heart: It's over!

"It seems... to be someone named Yu Xiaogang."

Salas had no choice but to answer honestly.

"Surname Yu? Could he be from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

This name was completely unfamiliar to Xue Qinghe, and he could only make a rough guess based on the surname.

"What's so special about this person? What's his relationship with the current Pope?"

Xue Qinghe was engrossed in playing with the jade bracelet in her hand, carefully examining the patterns on it, and did not notice Salas's increasingly ugly face.

Salas was completely bewildered and had no idea how to answer. If he answered truthfully, he seriously suspected that the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City would be "forced to commit suicide" tomorrow, his back riddled with spears, dying an unexplained death. This was practically a death sentence.

Should I tell him that this Yu Xiaogang is suspected to be your mother's former lover, and that the Pope specifically instructed me to secretly take care of him in the Heavenly Dou Empire?

With his mind racing, Salas, under the shadow of the "death star" above his head, managed to come up with an excuse: "Well... I'm not really sure either."

"In that case, let it be. I'll inquire with the Hall of Offerings later. You may leave."

Salas, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly bowed and took his leave. Pushing open the door, he didn't even bother to greet the two Title Douluos guarding the entrance, immediately channeling his soul power and disappearing swiftly into the vast night. For some reason, his figure possessed a lightness akin to escaping a demonic abyss.

Xue Qinghe watched his hurried departure, feeling that something was amiss. Recalling Salas's contorted expression earlier, she had a vague feeling that she had missed some important information.

Forget about that for now. I have to head to Ironwall City tomorrow, I can contact Grandpa when I get there. I should get some rest tonight and conserve my energy.

Suppressing the uneasy feeling in his heart, Xue Qinghe turned around and went back to his room, resuming his cultivation.

……

A colossal angel statue stood in the center of the hall, sacred and majestic, exuding an aura of inviolability.

Several figures gathered around Qian Daoliu, talking in hushed tones.

"Brother, is what we're doing a bit inappropriate? After all, the reason we were able to successfully break through our levels is entirely due to the master's theory."

The two Douluo, Qianjun and Jiangmo, looked at Qiandaoliu with some hesitation.

Qian Daoliu gazed at the angel statue before him, remaining silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Let Xiaoxue decide for herself. I did this for her own good. Master has had too much influence on her, and I fear it might hinder her path to godhood in the future. That's why I allowed Bibi Dong to devise that plan this time. Xiaoxue must already know the news; the choice is ultimately hers. If she chooses to stand idly by, her chances of becoming a god in the future might greatly increase: only with a clear conscience can one ascend the ladder of divinity."

If she chooses to intervene, then we will stop the Pope's plans, and all that farce of fake masters will be canceled.

Sendou Ryu made the final decision.

Just as he didn't stop Qian Xunji back then, and later didn't stop Bibi Dong, this time, he once again gave the right to choose to Qian Renxue.

As for the Pope's plan—to let the fake master hold the title for now, and then recruit the real master once he appears.

Qian Daoliu knew perfectly well that things could never escalate to that point. Or rather, once Qian Renxue learned of the "fake master's" relationship with the Pope, all of Bibi Dong's plans would come to a complete end.

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