Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 258 Hu Liena Without Love Obsession

Because of the interference from Poseidon Island, Bibi Dong was forced to abandon her original plan to declare war on both the Haotian Sect and the Star Luo Empire at the same time.

The alliance between the Clear Sky Sect and the Star Luo Empire was already a formidable problem. The Star Luo Empire's million-strong army, coupled with the Clear Sky Sect's soul masters filling the backbone of their soul master legion, and now with the addition of Seagod Island, has exceeded the Spirit Hall's capacity to handle.

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Wuhun City, Papal Palace, Conference Hall.

In light of the dramatic changes that have occurred in the Star Luo Empire, Bibi Dong ultimately decided to convene a high-level meeting of the Spirit Hall to discuss the next course of action.

The eight elders, along with the third-ranking Qingluan Douluo, the fourth-ranking Xiongshi Douluo, and the fifth-ranking Guangling Douluo who had switched allegiance to Bibi Dong, were all present. They sat around a huge oval conference table, awaiting the Pope's instructions.

Bibidon, dressed in a magnificent papal robe, sat high on the throne, with her beloved disciple Huliena standing quietly behind her.

Because of Xiao Yu's butterfly wings flapping, Hu Liena, who lost in the Soul Master Competition, did not have the idea of ​​going to the Slaughter City. She obediently followed Bibi Dong's arrangements and trained in the Misty Grand Canyon for more than three years, successfully advancing to the Soul Emperor level.

Hu Liena broke through to the Soul Emperor realm almost two years earlier than in the original story, and the reason is quite simple.

First, in the original work, the Killing City where she chose to train was more about honing her combat skills as a Soul Master and cultivating killing intent. Because she couldn't use Soul Skills, she was a step behind in Soul Power cultivation. Later on, she had to spend a lot of effort to cleanse herself of her superficiality. This is why Hu Liena, who had better aptitude in the original work, broke through to Soul Emperor a step later than Xie Yue and Yan.

Another point is the elixirs from the Nine Star Palace.

After witnessing that all the main members of Nine Star Academy had cultivation levels of Soul King or above in the Soul Master Competition, Bibi Dong also conducted investigations through multiple channels.

If it were just Xiao Yu, it could be attributed to his divine-level martial soul. However, since everyone possesses cultivation levels far exceeding those of the Golden Generation, it doesn't seem quite reasonable.

Especially Ye Lingling of the Nine Heart Begonia, her martial soul awakening is recorded in the Spirit Hall. With a little over level seven innate soul power, it seems impossible for her to reach such a level on her own, especially considering she is two years younger than Hu Liena.

Ultimately, Bibi Dong set her sights on the pills from the Nine Star Palace.

For Hu Liena, her beloved disciple to whom she had devoted most of her efforts, Bibi Dong spent a lot of money to purchase a pill from the Nine Star Palace that was almost the same quality as the one Ning Rongrong had taken. This was Hu Liena's biggest advantage in breaking through to the Soul Emperor level two years earlier than in the original story.

Xie Yue and Yan also benefited from Hu Liena's influence, consuming a pill of medium to low quality. Now, they are at level 59 and 58 respectively, and breaking through to Soul Emperor is just around the corner.

After Hu Liena broke through to the Soul Emperor level, Bibi Dong disregarded Qian Daoliu's objections and forcibly pushed her into the position of Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and the first in line to succeed the Pope.

Since the end of the Soul Master Competition, when Bibi Dong, along with the Third Elder, Azure Phoenix Douluo, and the Fourth Elder, Lion Douluo, ambushed and killed Xiao Yu, the Papal Palace and the Hall of Elders had effectively turned against each other, and Bibi Dong no longer held back in her actions.

In the clash of power, Qian Daoliu, the old otaku, still lost to Bibi Dong, the mentally ill patient. Of course, this was also related to Qian Daoliu's indulgence of Bibi Dong in the early stages. By the time he realized it, Bibi Dong's power had already infiltrated the Hall of Worship, which he regarded as the foundation. Now, the two sides are only maintaining their last restraint and have not fought a big battle.

Bibi Dong looked around at her subordinates and said in a deep voice, "You are all probably aware of the situation. Now, please speak your minds as soon as possible."

Everyone remained silent, looking at each other without saying a word.

After all, the strength of both sides is undeniable. The Clear Sky Sect alone, the Star Luo Empire, or Seagod Island, or even the Spirit Hall, could all handle it.

Soul Masters from Seagod Island would be significantly weaker on land, even the peerless Douluo Poseidon.

Even if Bibi Dong can't defeat her, as long as she can delay her for a while, the other elders and retainers can deal with the other titled Douluo on Seagod Island and free up their hands to practice on dealing with Poseidon.

However, now that the three parties have joined forces, the problem has become serious. The other side has reached a near-perfect level in terms of high-level combat power, middle-level backbone, and lower-level combat power.

"Why are you all silent?"

Bibi Dong slammed her papal scepter into the ground, producing a crisp sound: "Weren't you all always shouting that you'd go through fire and water for the Spirit Hall? Why are you all mute now that it's crucial!"

"teacher!"

Standing behind Bibi Dong, Hu Liena spoke up, "Disciple has an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."

Hearing her beloved disciple speak, Bibi Dong's face showed a rare hint of kindness, and she smiled, saying, "Nana, as I just said, feel free to speak your mind. You are the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, so speak your mind without any reservations!"

His Holiness the Pope truly loves this disciple!

The same thought arose in the minds of everyone present. They wondered what kind of deep bond between master and disciple could make Bibi Dong not forget to promote Hu Liena even at such an important meeting.

Hu Liena stepped forward and walked to the round table, presenting her views to everyone: "Teacher, seniors, in my opinion, there are only two options to deal with the Haotian Sect, Seagod Island, and the Star Luo Three Families Alliance."

The first option is to sow discord, instigate conflict among the three parties, and give us the opportunity to defeat them one by one. However, considering the current situation, this opportunity is very slim!

Bibi Dong and the assembled elders nodded solemnly. With the Spirit Hall, a formidable enemy, still present, as long as its leader wasn't completely insane, they wouldn't commit such a brainless act as severing ties with their allies.

Furthermore, among these three, the purpose of Seagod Island is still unclear, but Clear Sky Sect clearly wants to restore the sect's former glory in the Soul Master world, while Star Luo Empire is probably aiming to unify the continent. There is no conflict of interest between the two. Even if Star Luo Empire unifies the entire continent, it is impossible for it to eliminate the existence of Soul Master forces such as sects within its territory.

"Nana, continue!"

Bibi Dong gave Hu Liena an approving look. As expected of the saint chosen by this Pope, she is much more pleasing to the eye than that rebellious girl.

In this respect, Hu Liena should thank Xiao Yu. If it weren't for Xiao Yu's sudden appearance and the interruption of her various entanglements with Tang San, where would the love-struck Hu Liena have gotten her wisdom?

(End of this chapter)