readease Chapter 250, Operation Soul Hunting, begins ahead of schedule!
Chapter 250, Operation Soul Hunting, begins ahead of schedule!
Chapter 250, Operation Soul Hunting, begins ahead of schedule!
Meanwhile, in Wuhun City, at the Papal Palace, in the council hall...
A solemn and oppressive atmosphere permeated the spacious hall.
Bibi Dong sat on the papal throne, a symbol of supreme power. She wore a purple-gold crown and held a jeweled scepter. Her face was cold and majestic, showing no trace of the weakness she had shown a month ago when her body collapsed. On the contrary, her aura had become even more profound and unpredictable.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood silently on either side of her throne.
Around the huge oval conference table, nearly twenty people sat, starting with the Pope.
Each of them was dressed in magnificent attire, exuding a composed and dignified air, with a powerful aura emanating from their bodies. From the insignia on their clothing, it was clear that these people were either powerful elders of the Spirit Hall or respected leaders of the Spirit Hall who commanded their respective regions.
The Platinum Bishops, the masters of the only two Martial Soul Temples on the entire continent, were all present.
What's even more noteworthy is that several powerful leaders of affiliated sects are also among them:
Tuoba hope, the sect leader of the Holy Dragon Sect; Hu Qianxing, the sect leader of the Black Tiger Sect; Feng Bailong, the sect leader of the Wind Sword Sect; Hu Yanzhen, the sect leader of the Elephant Armor Sect; and Huo Yan, the sect leader of the Fire Leopard Sect.
Such a lineup gathered together would immediately make sense to any outsider who saw it.
Something earth-shattering is about to happen at the Spirit Hall!
All eyes present were filled with awe and curiosity, focused on Pope Bibidon, holding their breath and waiting for her to speak.
Bibi Dong's dignified gaze slowly swept across the faces of each of her subordinates present. Her gaze was calm, yet it carried a penetrating power that made many people's hearts tremble.
After a moment, Bibi Dong spoke in a deep voice, her voice clearly resounding throughout the entire hall:
"After discussions with the elders of the Elder Hall, I have three important decisions to announce."
Upon hearing this, everyone present straightened their backs, their expressions becoming even more focused, listening intently. Everyone knew that this Pope, known for her iron-fisted methods, could influence the entire continent's格局 (geju, a term encompassing overall political and economic dynamics) with every decision she made.
"The first thing," Bibi Dong said solemnly, her voice devoid of any emotion, "As Pope, I have determined my successor, and this has been reviewed and approved by the Elders' Hall. Effective today, Hu Liena is hereby conferred the title of Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, and is the first in line to the Pope's throne."
This news was expected by some.
Hu Liena's talent, strength, and loyalty to the Spirit Hall are evident to all, but when it was officially announced, it still stirred up waves in everyone's hearts.
Sitting a little further back, Xie Yue and Yan quickly suppressed the complex emotions that flashed across their eyes and behaved no differently from the other elders.
Bibi Dong's imposing gaze slowly swept across the entire room once more, carefully observing every face. Everyone present was shrewd and immediately revealed expressions of approval and obedience. Even those who might have had other thoughts in their hearts dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction at this moment.
The transfer of power was completed in a silent process of scrutiny and submission, marking the first step in the process.
Everyone knows that this is just the beginning; the next two decisions will likely be the key to truly stirring up the entire continent.
"The second matter. I have decided to launch Operation Soul Hunting ahead of schedule!"
The words "Operation Soul Hunt" exploded like a thunderclap in the silent council hall!
"What? Launching ahead of schedule?"
"This...Your Majesty, isn't this all too hasty?"
"Many of our deployments are not yet complete; resource allocation and personnel infiltration will take time!"
"Yes, if we launch an attack now, and the two great empires react in time, we may find ourselves in a difficult situation!"
A heated discussion erupted in the council hall, with elders and hall masters displaying expressions of surprise and confusion. Judging from the Spirit Hall's current preparations, it was indeed far from being fully ready; launching such a massive plan ahead of schedule carried enormous risks!
"Bang!"
A dull thud interrupted everyone's discussion!
Bibi Dong slammed her palm down on the table in front of her, instantly covering the hard jade surface with spiderweb-like cracks! She stood up abruptly, her icy gaze sweeping across the room like two sharp swords, her powerful aura silencing everyone instantly.
"I'm here to issue an order, not to negotiate with you!"
Her voice carried an undeniable chill as she said, "The situation on the continent is currently extremely volatile, especially with the rise of Tianxing Academy and that Tang Chuan, which has already exceeded the control of the Spirit Hall! If the Soul Hunting Operation is not launched soon, even greater unforeseen events may occur!"
Just then, a burly figure stepped forward. It was none other than Demon Bear Douluo, who had been missing for a long time and had just returned to the team, and was not yet fully aware of many recent changes.
His face showed confusion and worry, and he said in a muffled voice:
"Your Holiness, what is the meaning of this? Given our current preparations, if we launch the Soul Hunting Operation prematurely, we may find ourselves in a difficult situation! Please reconsider, Your Holiness!"
Seeing that Demon Bear Douluo actually stood up to question her at this moment, Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with undisguised mockery and coldness. She sneered and said:
"Elder Demon Bear, you're actually concerned about the Spirit Hall's grand plan now? I thought you were more interested in sparring naked with someone in the mountains outside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
"You...!" Upon hearing this, Demon Bear Douluo's face instantly turned liver-colored. The embarrassing incident that he considered a great disgrace was exposed in public, making him so ashamed and angry that he almost vomited blood. His whole body of fat was trembling, but he dared not retaliate.
After intimidating Demon Bear Douluo, Bibi Dong's majestic gaze swept across the entire arena again, and she explained in a solemn tone:
"Do you know what happened when Elder Ju, Elder Gui, and I personally led an attack outside Spirit City to intercept Tang Chuan?"
She paused, her voice carrying a hint of apprehension that she herself was unwilling to admit.
"Not only did we fail, but that kid was actually guarded by a soul beast that surpassed the Limit Douluo level! Even I... almost suffered a great loss!"
This news was like another thunderbolt, instantly causing everyone present to gasp in shock!
A soul beast that surpasses the Limit Douluo level? Even the Pope almost suffered a loss?
"This child's talent is terrifying, his growth rate is astonishing, and now he's missing! If we give him more time, by the time he returns, he will be fully grown..." Bibi Dong's voice suddenly rose, carrying a hint of urgency and ruthlessness, as she said:
"By then, our Spirit Hall will no longer have this golden opportunity! The three upper sects must be eliminated as soon as possible, and the resources of the continent must be integrated in order to cope with the future changes!"
"Therefore, Operation Soul Hunt must be brought forward! At all costs!"
She silenced all doubts with the harshest facts and the most assertive attitude.
The entire council hall fell silent instantly.
Just as everyone in the hall was stunned into silence by Bibi Dong's domineering presence and the astonishing information she revealed, Ju Douluo Yue Guan stepped forward, bowed, and asked:
"Your Holiness, now that we've decided to launch the Soul Hunting Operation ahead of schedule, which sect should our primary target be? The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, or perhaps... the Clear Sky School, which has long since closed its gates and whose whereabouts are unknown?"
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(End of this chapter)