Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 259 The Prelude to Operation Soul Hunting (Part 1)

Having lost her romantic mind, Hu Liena continued to speak eloquently in front of the Spirit Hall's high-ranking officials: "If the first option is not feasible, then we only have the second method, which is to strengthen our own strength and surpass the three alliances of Clear Sky Sect, Seagod Island, and Star Luo."

"In fact, with the Spirit Hall's millennia-long foundation, in terms of high-level combat strength, we are not inferior to these three alliances, and even have a slight advantage. Our real weakness lies at the military level. To contain the Star Luo Empire's million-strong army, we had to allocate a significant portion of our previously advantageous high-level combat strength, which has completely negated our original advantage. Therefore, my suggestion is to focus on the military level!"

"Nana, what do you mean?"

Bibi Dong realized something. After all, recruiting an army was not something that could be accomplished overnight. Moreover, the experts in their Spirit Hall were not exactly good at leading troops into battle. So, if they wanted to strengthen their army, it seemed that only one option remained.

Heavenly Dou Empire!

"That's right, teacher. My suggestion is to launch the Soul Hunting Plan and the Infiltration Plan ahead of time, so that we can take control of the power of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Hu Liena nodded emphatically at Bibi Dong: "Although the army of the Heaven Dou Empire is also corrupt and decadent, as the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. With a veteran like Ge Long in charge and the elite Royal Guard, even if the army is not as strong as Xingluo, it is not something that Xingluo Empire can swallow up in one bite."

"As long as the Heaven Dou Empire's army can hold back the Star Luo Empire's army, we'll have ample time to deal with the Clear Sky Sect and the Soul Masters of Seagod Island. We can then turn our attention to Star Luo!"

"That's a good idea!"

Bibi Dong nodded, acknowledging Hu Liena's idea: "But Nana, don't forget, the key to the infiltration plan lies in that rebellious woman. Given the current situation, it's still uncertain whether she will stand on our side and help us restrain the Star Luo Empire."

Those present were all high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, and they all knew of Qian Renxue's existence, so Bibi Dong spoke without any restraint.

When Qian Renxue was mentioned, the three elders present—Qingluan, Xiongshi, and Guangling—both lowered their heads. They had watched Qian Renxue grow up and loved her dearly. Qian Renxue also respected them from the bottom of her heart. It was just a pity that in the end they still chose to betray the Angel lineage.

Although they felt guilty towards Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu, they did not regret it.

Qian Daoliu has grown old, and he is now hesitant and cautious in his actions, having lost his former sharpness.

Qian Renxue is too young; she is not yet capable of shouldering this responsibility.

Only Bibi Dong, with her decisive and courageous actions, enabled the Spirit Hall to reach another peak under her leadership.

Hu Liena smiled slightly and said, "Therefore, teacher, I suggested launching the Soul Hunting Operation and the Infiltration Plan simultaneously. In addition to the original targets of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Sunset Forest Branch of the Nine Star Palace, the targets of the Soul Hunting Operation should also be the destruction of Sister Xue'er's direct descendants whom she has cultivated in the Heaven Dou Empire over the past ten years, placing Sister Xue'er under our protection. In this way, even if Sister Xue'er ascends the throne in the future, her imperial edicts will not be able to leave the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace without our permission."

Hu Liena's words were extremely bold; she practically had the words "house arrest" blatantly displayed on her face.

"Hu Liena, how dare you!"

The three elders, including Qingluan, slammed their fists on the table and stood up, releasing a powerful aura. Although they had chosen to side with Bibi Dong, it did not mean they would sit idly by and watch someone harm Qian Renxue.

Even deep in their hearts, there was such a whimsical idea.

Bibi Dong promoted Hu Liena as a disciple simply to spite her daughter Qian Renxue. In the end, this position would still be handed over to Qian Renxue, since no disciple is as close as a biological daughter.

Facing the oppressive aura of the three Super Douluo, Hu Liena remained composed and defiant, saying, "If the three elders disagree, then what other solutions do you have?"

"The three of you are all veteran powerhouses who have been famous for decades. They are highly respected seniors in the Soul Master world. If they make things difficult for a junior, it will only make them a laughing stock."

Bibi Dong sneered, her own terrifying aura protecting her beloved disciple Hu Liena: "Moreover, I believe Nana's idea is the best solution to the current situation. That rebellious woman is currently bewitched and has no chance of standing with us! Of course, if the three of you are mindful of your former master, you may leave now; I will not stop you!"

With each word Bibi Dong spoke, the aura emanating from her grew stronger, until in the end she managed to push back all the oppressive force released by the three elders.

The three retainers, including Qingluan, staggered back half a step at the same time, a look of horror flashing in their eyes.

Bibi Dong is stronger than she was a few years ago; she may very well have the ability to kill all three of them at the same time.

The three, including Qingluan Douluo, slowly sat back down in their seats: "We can agree to your good disciple's plan, but you must guarantee that you will not harm a single hair on Xue'er's head!"

Now that things have come to this, they have no chance to turn back. Now that they have returned to the Hall of Offerings, will Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue still trust them?

"You can rest assured about that!"

Bibi Dong returned to her seat and said calmly, "No matter what, she is my daughter. Would I harm my own flesh and blood?"

"Your Holiness the Pope!"

The three elders fell silent, but Chrysanthemum Douluo voiced his concern: "In the Soul Hunting Plan, we included the Nine Star Palace branch as a target. Won't this invite retaliation? After all, they have Limit Douluo among their forces. No matter how well we conceal our movements, the Nine Star Palace will eventually suspect that we were the ones who did it."

Back then, Bibi Dong led the Azure Phoenix Douluo and the Lion Douluo to ambush Xiao Yu, but they were defeated by Saga and fled in disarray. Bibi Dong couldn't hide such a large-scale attack even if she wanted to. Now everyone in the Spirit Hall knows that there is a Limit Douluo in the Nine Star Hall.

"Elder Ju, you don't need to worry about this!"

Before Bibi Dong could speak, Hu Liena answered for him, "Although there are many powerful figures in the Nine Star Palace, their foundation on the continent is too shallow. They have high-level combat power, but their prestige in the Soul Master world is not high. After the Soul Hunting Operation, we announced to the whole continent that the Nine Star Palace harbors filth, labeled them as an evil force, and called on all Soul Masters on the continent to resist the Nine Star Palace and not leave it any foothold on the continent."

(End of this chapter)