Chapter 44: Qian Daoliu
Douluo: Dugu Bo's Life Simulator
Spirit City — Spirit Hall
When the temple knights reported Dugu Bo's arrival for a coronation ceremony—
Bibi Dong, who had been resting, immediately got dressed and stepped out of her chambers.
Right now, she lacked capable subordinates.
A newly advanced Titled Douluo coming to Spirit Hall for coronation—
Was an opportunity.
An opportunity to recruit a powerful ally.
Outside her palace gates—
Two figures were already waiting.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty."
Bibi Dong wore a luxurious robe, a nine-curved purple-gold crown, and held a long scepter inlaid with countless gems.
Her entire presence radiated authority.
She glanced at the two and asked calmly:
"Do you know this Douluo?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo replied in a sharp voice:
"He's called Dugu Bo. His martial spirit is the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor—the one who injured Hu Yanzhen not long ago."
Bibi Dong's expression remained unreadable.
"So it's him…"
Without another word, she turned and walked toward the mountain summit.
"Let's go. To the Worship Hall."
The two Douluo followed immediately.
The Worship Hall held a special status within Spirit Hall.
It stood above the Pope Hall.
Even the coronation of a Titled Douluo—
Had to be presided over by the hall's consecrated elders.
Even as Pope, Bibi Dong could not overstep this authority.
At the Summit — Worship Hall
Deep within the grand hall stood a massive angel statue.
Though carved from stone, it radiated a faint divine light, appearing sacred and extraordinary.
Before it sat an old man in plain linen robes—
With long, radiant golden hair.
Despite his simple clothing, his aura was unmatched.
He was the Grand Worshipper of Spirit Hall—
The strongest man within it:
Qian Daoliu.
Beside him stood another elder with golden hair—
But older in appearance, his hair casually draped over his shoulders.
He wore a white robe with golden patterns, embroidered with a fierce crocodile.
This was the Second Worshipper:
Golden Crocodile Douluo.
His soul power had reached Level 98, and his martial spirit, the Golden Crocodile King, was among the top-tier beast spirits—
Comparable even to the famed Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
He was second only to Qian Daoliu in all of Spirit Hall.
Suddenly—
Qian Daoliu opened his eyes and stood up, looking toward the hall entrance.
Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned.
"She doesn't usually come here… If she's here, something must have happened."
Qian Daoliu remained calm, saying nothing.
Golden Crocodile continued:
"You supported her to become Pope, yet she builds her own power, trying to control Spirit Hall. Why not seize her and force her to relinquish authority?"
Qian Daoliu glanced at him.
"Do you think I would do something so pointless?"
Golden Crocodile paused.
"You know that's not what I meant."
Qian Daoliu replied calmly:
"I pushed her to the position of Pope back then. To remove her now—would that not be pointless?"
He added,
"Xue'er hasn't grown yet. For now, only she can bear the position of Pope."
What he didn't say—
Was that only the Pope's seat could restrain Bibi Dong.
There was another secret.
Only Qian Daoliu knew—
Bibi Dong possessed divine power.
That was the real reason she could become Pope.
Having reached the peak of what he could achieve without becoming a god, Qian Daoliu had only one goal left:
To pave the way for his granddaughter—
Qian Renxue.
He would balance Bibi Dong's influence within Spirit Hall…
Sacrifice himself if necessary for her ascension…
And ensure she inherited everything.
That was his ultimate pursuit.
Golden Crocodile wanted to argue further—
But Qian Daoliu raised a hand.
"That's enough. Don't bring this up again."
With no choice, Golden Crocodile fell silent.
Qian Daoliu simply stood there—
Waiting.
Narration
If one were to ask—
Who had the greatest sense of the bigger picture in the entire Douluo Continent?
The answer would be Qian Daoliu.
Among all characters—
Few could match him.
Others were driven by emotion—
Love and hatred shaping their decisions.
Take Tang San—
After learning his mother died due to Spirit Hall, he turned all of them into enemies, destroying them without distinction.
Or Bibi Dong—
After her past trauma, she fell into darkness under the influence of the Rakshasa God, hating the Angel lineage and even wishing to destroy the world.
Both were examples of emotional extremes.
But Qian Daoliu—
Was different.
If anyone had the deepest hatred toward Bibi Dong, it was him.
After all—
She killed his son, Qian Xunji.
Others might not know.
But he did.
And yet—
He still set aside that hatred.
He still supported her as Pope.
Even sacrificing himself later for Qian Renxue's future.
In terms of vision and restraint—
No one on the continent could compare.
And yet—
For all his greatness…
His legacy was ruined by those closest to him.
Qian Xunji—
Not only cruel, but weak.
A Pope with the Angel martial spirit—
And yet, even with two Titled Douluo allies, he was nearly beaten to death by the newly ascended Tang Hao.
It was disgraceful.
As for Qian Renxue—
She had countless chances to kill Tang San.
But she fell in love with him.
Again and again, she held back.
And that hesitation led to disaster.
In the end—
The Spirit Empire collapsed.
Her mother ascended.
And she was left with a shattered godhood, stuck at Soul Douluo for life.
In the end—
She failed her grandfather.
Ironically—
Both mother and daughter fell for their enemies.
Bibi Dong once loved Yu Xiaogang—
Even attempting to elope with him.
She abandoned the expectations and resources Spirit Hall had placed on her…
All for love.
Even after becoming Pope, her lingering feelings allowed Tang San and his allies to exploit weaknesses.
Just like in Dugu Bo's earlier simulation—
Even after killing Tang San—
They gave the Heaven Dou side three days.
That hesitation allowed him to revive—
And ultimately kill them instead.
Though divine interference played a role—
Their indecision was just as much to blame.