Hu Liena raised her head, and in those fox-like eyes that were once full of adoration, only a clear-headed reality remained.
"Teacher, please wake up."
"You are no longer the Pope."
These words were spoken very softly.
But to Bibi Dong, it sounded like a thunderclap.
The room fell into a deathly silence.
Bibi Dong's expression froze, then gradually became distorted.
She slowly turned her head and stared intently at Hu Liena.
The affection between master and disciple was gone from those eyes; instead, they gleamed with a murderous light that seemed to prey on those in need.
"What did you say?"
"Say it again?"
Bibi Dong approached Hu Liena step by step, her soul power fluctuations extremely unstable, and a faint purplish-black poisonous gas swirled around her.
Are you going to betray me?
"So even you want to come and laugh at me?"
Hu Liena did not back down.
She looked directly into Bibi Dong's bloodshot eyes, her voice trembling but unusually firm.
"The Papal Palace is gone."
"The Elders' Hall is gone too."
"The name of the Spirit Hall was already dead the moment Dean Qianyu took over."
"We are now just wanted criminals, no longer the rulers of this continent."
"If you continue to cause trouble like this, you might attract the enforcement team from Jixia Academy, or even that Qianyu..."
Hu Liena did not continue speaking.
But the meaning couldn't be clearer.
If they attract that man, they won't even be allowed to stay in a hotel; they'll only become prisoners.
Even corpses.
Bibi Dong's breath hitched.
"Qianyu..."
Upon hearing that name, the anger in her eyes was instantly replaced by a deep sense of apprehension.
The man who, just sitting there, made her feel suffocated.
That devil who, with a mere flick of his wrist, stole the fruits of her life's work.
Bibi Dong stopped in her tracks.
She wanted to refute, to rebuke Hu Liena's outrageous behavior.
But the words just wouldn't come out.
Because she knew that what Hu Liena said was true.
Just as the master and apprentice were at an impasse...
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light shone in the sky above the window.
The light shone through the window, illuminating the small guest room.
The previously gloomy atmosphere was instantly shattered.
Bibi Dong and Hu Liena were both startled and instinctively turned to look out the window.
The golden list hanging in the night sky was undergoing dramatic changes.
The previously static text began to flow, and a vast and majestic aura instantly enveloped the entire Martial Soul City.
"The list of successful candidates... is making noise again?"
Hu Liena muttered to herself.
She walked to the window and opened it.
The golden light shone on her face, reflecting the complex expression in her eyes.
Bibi Dong also came over.
She looked at the list of successful candidates, her eyes filled with resentment and a barely concealed longing.
She craves power.
He yearns for the power to turn the tide and crush Qianyu under his feet.
"I'd like to see what tricks they'll pull this time."
Bibi Dong stared intently at the sky, her fingernails digging deeply into her palms.
...
at the same time.
Inside the palace of the Sea Moon Empire.
The scenery here is a world apart from the cramped little hotel in Wuhun City.
The magnificent hall was brightly lit.
The precious soul-guided lamps emitted a soft halo, making the entire space appear dreamlike.
A faint scent of ambergris wafts through the air, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.
In the center of the main hall, on a large reclining couch.
Qianyu leaned lazily against the soft pillow, toying with a crystal-clear jade cup in her hand.
He was dressed in white, without much adornment, yet he possessed an air of otherworldly elegance.
His handsome face was serene.
Several stunningly beautiful women surrounded him.
Qian Renxue had now shed her disguise, and her golden palace dress accentuated her angelic nobility.
But at that moment, her gaze was also fixed on the sky outside the window.
"The first place winner is about to be announced."
Qian Renxue said softly.
Her voice carried a hint of curiosity and a hint of anticipation.
"Ahead lies the Jixia Academy, the Haiyue Empire, and various other major powers."
"But for the number one spot on this list, besides Qian Yu, I can't think of a second person."
Not far from her.
Zhu Zhuqing was kneeling quietly on the carpet.
She wore a black, tight-fitting leather outfit that accentuated her stunning curves.
But her cool and beautiful face now carried a numbness born of humiliation.
With her soul power sealed, she can only watch the victors celebrate as an observer.
Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously raised her head and glanced at the man on the bed.
Thousand feathers.
This seemingly harmless man orchestrated all of this.
Where would he rank on the honor roll?
First?
If he comes in first place, what kind of reward will he receive?
"Are you curious too?"
A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out.
Zhu Zhuqing froze and turned to look.
Queen Haiyue was walking barefoot slowly from the depths of the hall.
She wore a long, shimmering dress, the hem trailing on the ground like moonlight.
Those silvery-white eyes seemed to contain a cool, full moon.
Haiyue ignored Zhu Zhuqing's reaction and walked straight to Qianyu.
She bowed slightly, performing an extremely elegant gesture.
"His Majesty."
Haiyue's voice was ethereal and otherworldly, as if it came from the clouds.
Qianyu put down the jade cup in her hand and looked at Haiyue.
"how?"
"Are you also interested in this list?"
Qianyu smiled casually.
Haiyue straightened up, a burning fighting spirit flashing in her silver eyes.
"Haiyue doesn't care about the empty titles on the list."
"only..."
She paused, her gaze sharpening.
"Everyone says that His Majesty is unparalleled in the world and is a god of our time."
"Although I have submitted to Your Majesty, I have never truly witnessed Your Majesty's methods."
"Tonight the list of successful candidates has been published, and I am itching to show my skills."
"I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to offer some guidance?"
The words fell.
The air inside the hall froze instantly.
Qian Renxue stared wide-eyed at Haiyue with some surprise.
Is this woman crazy?
How dare you challenge Qianyu?
Zhu Zhuqing was also shocked.
Although she knew Haiyue was very strong, strong enough to even control Qianyu, who was at the Title Douluo level.
But how dare she provoke this man?
Qianyu was not angry.
He maintained that languid posture, without even lifting his eyelids.
"You want to test my abilities?"
Qianyu's voice was soft, yet it resonated clearly in every corner of the hall.
Haiyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a stunning smile.
"I just want to know just how strong the lord I follow is."
"I'm sorry."
Before he could finish speaking...
Haiyue's aura suddenly erupted.
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