A few hours later, the sky gradually darkened...
And the atmosphere inside the grand hall of the Pope Hall remained extremely heavy...
The enraged Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar immediately stood up and scolded, "Bi Bidong, the conditions you put forward are excessively unreasonable, aren't they? Don't really think that our Sea God's Island must cooperate with your Martial Soul Hall!"
"If it weren't for Xu Sheng's sake, neither the High Priest nor our Sacred Pillars of Sea God's Island would ever make such a decision!"
Although it was anticipated that the visit to the Pope Hall would be met with difficulties, it was completely unexpected that it would be so outrageous!
The conditions Bi Bidong proposed are entirely impossible to achieve!
Hearing this, Bi Bidong replied without any emotion, "Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, how are the conditions I proposed excessive?"
"I merely wish for Sea God's Island to ease its control, which would not affect the normal operations of Sea God's Island!"
The fury of the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar not only remained unresolved but intensified, "Ha... our Sea God's Island has been isolated from the outside world for many years and will never allow outsiders to enter. This point will never change!"
Allowing outsiders free access to Sea God's Island would essentially mean inviting the Martial Soul Hall's infiltration, wouldn't it?
By then, whether the entire Sea God's Island can maintain peace is still a question!
Bi Bidong couldn't help but sneer, "Not allowing outsiders to enter? Don't think your secret dealings with the Continent's forces have escaped my notice!"
The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar was momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing how to rebut...
As the former said, although Sea God's Island is isolated from outsiders, it privately dealt with forces from the Continent, even allowing trustworthy merchants to enter!
After a moment of hesitation, he said again, "So what? In any case, relaxing the control of Sea God's Island is absolutely impossible!"
Bi Bidong also became angry and said relentlessly, "In that case, it seems there's nothing more to discuss."
Seeing the cooperation was about to break down, Xu Sheng suddenly spoke, "Your Holiness, Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, calm down, how about you both take a step back?"
However, the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar only glanced at the former coldly, "Take a step back? Xu Sheng, you should know, our Sea God's Island is willing to cooperate with Martial Soul Hall, has already made a great decision."
"Yet the Martial Soul Hall shows no sincerity whatsoever, proposing such an unreasonable condition, it's better not to have this cooperation at all!"
They've already done enough for Xu Sheng's sake; if this cooperation fails, it's only because the Martial Soul Hall pushed too far!
Bi Bidong didn't wait for Xu Sheng to speak, decisively ordered, "Xu Sheng, since Sea God's Island is unwilling to cooperate, let's not force it."
"Someone, see the guests out!"
Soon, several Spirit Hall Soldiers came in, overseeing the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar's departure from the grand hall...
Xu Sheng sighed and did not attempt to persuade...
Then he turned his gaze to Bi Bidong, "Your Holiness, you should know that Sea God's Island cannot possibly agree to these conditions."
Bi Bidong said unemotionally, "Of course I know, but Sea God's Island has never been under Martial Soul Hall's control and poses a great threat."
"This is a good opportunity to infiltrate its interior!"
Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "But in doing so, Martial Soul Hall is likely to lose the support of Sea God's Island in the fight against abyssal creatures."
Bi Bidong seemed to have guessed the other's thoughts and said solemnly, "Xu Sheng, I know you always want the various forces to join together to fight against abyssal creatures, even at such great risk to Sea God's Island."
"But some things cannot be forced."
Xu Sheng didn't object and just said quietly, "It seems that for Martial Soul Hall and Sea God's Island to cooperate, other opportunities are needed."
Although he is the Holy Son of the Soul Hall, he ultimately cannot represent the Martial Soul Hall!
Perhaps, the Worship Hall could serve as a reference!
...
A few days later!
The Worship Hall received a message from Qian Renxue...
After hearing it, even Qian Dao Liu was a bit surprised...
"What? Xue Ye wants Xiao Xue to represent the royal household in negotiating cooperation with the Martial Soul Hall?"
The Porcupine Douluo in front of him nodded affirmatively, "Yes, Grand Elder, this matter was personally appointed by Xue Ye. If Holy Daughter does not agree, it may affect the plan!"
Upon confirmation, Qian Dao Liu's expression became serious as he fell into contemplation...
The other guest elders naturally also heard the recent conversation...
They all spoke up, "Big brother, this might not be very good, the current Pope is that Bi Bidong, and she... after all, is the biological mother of the Holy Daughter, can they meet?"
"Not only us, the Holy Daughter has no good feelings towards Bi Bidong either. Just thinking about their negotiation gives me a headache!"
"That Bi Bidong also knows about the Holy Daughter disguising as Xue Qinghe to infiltrate the royal household, presumably she should understand the importance of the overall situation?"
"Tch, what's there to worry about, we just need to warn Bi Bidong, she should behave well, after all, she hasn't firmly secured her papal seat yet!"
Qian Dao Liu shook his head, denying, "A warning? That might not work, Bi Bidong won't fall for that!"
Over so many years, he's come to fully understand the other's character!
"It's better to send one or two guest elders to accompany Xiao Xue to the Pope Hall, then Bi Bidong should show some tact!"
Porcupine Douluo was a bit embarrassed and cautiously said, "Grand Elder, this might be difficult."
"Because besides Holy Daughter going to the Pope Hall, that Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect will also accompany her!"
With Ning Fengzhi present, the identities of the guest elders might be exposed instantly!
The silently listening Jincroc Elder immediately scolded angrily, "Citun, why didn't you mention such an important matter earlier!"
Citun Douluo was startled, hurriedly bent down, "Forgive me, Grand Elder, I came in such a hurry, I forgot for a moment."
Qian Dao Liu glanced at him and waved, "It's okay, but make sure to be clear next time."
After all, he rushed here from far away to deliver the news; there's no need to blame him!
Citun Douluo breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, Grand Elder."
Seeing Qian Dao Liu didn't intend to hold him accountable, Jincroc Elder merely glared at him...
Qian Dao Liu coughed and returned to the main topic...
"With Ning Fengzhi accompanying them, Bi Bidong probably won't openly clash with Xiao Xue."
"We'd better stay out of this affair!"
He believes his granddaughter can handle this matter well!
After pausing, he continued, "Besides, isn't Xu Sheng there as well? He should do his best to facilitate collaboration between the royal household and the Martial Soul Hall."
Thinking of this, he also couldn't help but smile...
Bi Bidong, Bi Bidong, do you think pulling Xu Sheng into the Pope Hall will help you?
You probably don't realize that his relationship with Xiao Xue is not that simple!!!