If that's the case, the Haotian Sect really can't be dealt with too severely!
It would be troublesome if we caught the attention of that deity!
Originally, Qian Guyue had been thinking, "I'll just leave the old, weak, and sick for the Haotian Sect, and get rid of the young and strong ones."
But now, thinking about it, if we just deal with the Haotian Sect's young and strong ones, we might attract attention.
Although the Spirit Hall is powerful now, that's only relative to the mortal realm. In the eyes of the deities, nothing matters.
Everyone should know that magic should be used to defeat magic, not gods to defeat gods.
Until the Spirit Hall has gods, we must be careful.
If we really act on impulse and treat the Haotian Sect like that, the deity might do something shady!
But at that time, we are in the open, and the enemy is in the dark, which is disadvantageous to us!
That doesn't mean we can just let the Haotian Sect go. Qian Guyue believes that as long as the Haotian Sect remains, the deity won't be tempted. Besides, can he really keep an eye on the Haotian Sect forever?
But this time, they'll have to think carefully about how to suppress the Haotian Sect without attracting the attention of the gods.
"Forget it, let's not discuss this issue for now," Qian Daoliu thought for a moment and said, "Let's go! First, convene a meeting of the worshippers and approve this military deployment."
Qian Daoliu said, turning and heading outside.
Although the Angel Corps directly obeyed him, it was still better to hold a meeting for such a major matter.
"After you return, prepare to take over as Pope!"
"Okay, no problem."
...
Worship Hall, conference room.
At the far end of the conference room, a three-meter-tall angel statue stood. Beneath it was a long conference table, the usual venue for Spirit Hall's highest meetings.
Today, all the Level 90 elders still in Spirit City were present. Both sides of the long table were filled. On the left sat the seven worshippers of the Worship Hall, and on the right were those from the Elder Hall and the Pope's Hall.
Originally, the Pope would have occupied the main seat, but with that unfortunate child, Qian Xunji, gone, Qian Daoliu himself sat there, while Qian Guyue took his place.
Unlike the people in the Hall of Worship, those in the Hall of Popes and the Hall of Elders all looked at Qian Guyue with puzzled expressions.
It wasn't that they had never seen Qian Guyue before; they had never even heard of him.
And judging by his youth, he was quite young. Everyone sitting here was, without exception, a Titled Douluo, meaning this young man possessed one.
"Since everyone's here," Qian Daoliu said, glancing at the people in the room. "Then let this meeting officially begin!"
"This meeting will discuss how to handle the Haotian Sect. I'm sure you've already heard the news!"
Everyone present nodded, having already known the previous news.
There was nothing they could do! This news was simply too shocking. In all the years since the Spirit Hall was founded, this was the first Pope to die at the hands of a mainland power, and not at the hands of an evil spirit master. Most Spirit Hall Popes died of old age or in the wars against evil spirit masters.
The worshippers also knew the cause of Qian Xunji's death.
But that incident, frankly, was a black mark on the Spirit Hall, a scandalous affair for the Qian family, the Grand Priest, and something unfit for public exposure.
They all understood Qian Daoliu's pain at the loss of his son in old age. After all, the three greatest sorrows in life are losing a father in childhood, a wife in middle age, and a son in old age.
Qian Daoliu had only one son and had originally hoped to have Qian Xunji succeed him as Grand Priest. Now, he was gone? This was unbearable for anyone, but Bibi Dong wasn't fit to be touched. That left the Haotian Sect, who would bear the brunt of Qian Xunji's death.
They held no burden against the Haotian Sect, but the real threat lay with Tang Chen.
Second Priest, Jin Yu, had the most explosive temper, and besides, he'd watched Qian Xunji grow up under his care.
"Grand Priest, I've noticed the Haotian Sect's displeasure for a long time. Let's get rid of them."
The other five Priests nodded. Their families had been part of the Spirit Hall for generations, and even the Second Priest's family had been there since the time of the Angel Ancestor.
You have to know that in the Spirit Hall, besides the Qian family, the Golden Crocodile clan boasts the highest loyalty. After all, throughout the Spirit Hall's history, the Second Honored Clan has produced several Popes.
The other five Honored Clan members have been members for quite some time and are equally loyal to the Spirit Hall.
"Great Honored Clan, we understand your perspective. We still need to attack the Clear Sky Sect, but what if Tang Chen returns..." the Third Honored Clan, Holy Dragon Douluo, spoke up.
"I understand your point," Qian Daoliu said.
Tang Chen was indeed a concern, but not a major one. He had been missing for so many years, perhaps even gone.
If he were still around, there wouldn't have been any news for so many years. If he were, he wouldn't have watched the two families fall to this point.
"Don't worry, he won't come back," Qian Daoliu said. Back then, he had only narrowly lost by a single move.
That didn't mean he couldn't defeat Tang Chen. If he truly came to blows, there was no guarantee he could defeat him.
There's nothing he can do. Tang Chen is just a reckless man who fights without regard for his life.
But Qian Daoliu is different! He has a huge family business like the Spirit Hall, and he has to serve the Angel God.
There's nothing he can do. Old Qian cares about too many things. He's not like Tang Chen, who fights without regard for his life.
Besides, Qian Guyue has grown up now. Even if he's gone, Qian Guyue can still protect the Spirit Hall for a hundred years.
"If that's the case, then we have no objection." Several priests nodded. As long as it's not Tang Chen, everything is negotiable.
"Okay, since that's the case, Sixth Priest and Seventh Priest, you go."
"Yes, Chief Priest."
"Qian Guyue, you lead the Angel Corps to break through from the front." Qian Daoliu said to Qian Guyue beside him.
The last name is Qian? This is a member of the Qian family.
"Yes, Chief Priest." Qian Guyue said.
"Our Spirit Hall has been silent for far too long, so long that the world has forgotten its glory."
"Gu Yue, you lead the team this time. We must show the power of our Spirit Hall."
"And those who are dreaming, we must wake them up."
"Alright, everyone, go down and prepare. We'll march on the Clear Sky Sect tomorrow."
"Yes."
The entire meeting was dominated by a few prominent figures, with only a few priests from the Worship Hall speaking. As for the Elders and Pope's Hall, they were there to witness the proceedings and meet Qian Guyue, a member of the Qian family and the future Pope of the Spirit Hall.
With Qian Dao Liu's support, even now that Qian Guyue has taken the position of Pope, no one dared to object, just like Pope Bibi Dong in the original novel.
Didn't she also ascend with Qian Dao Liu's tacit consent?
Otherwise, even if Bibi Dong held the position of Pope, it wouldn't be her turn as an outsider.
And the Worship Hall is headed by Qian Dao Liu. As long as he speaks, no one will object. After all, Qian Dao Liu's strength speaks for itself!
In the Spirit Hall, the Worship Hall is the final authority that issues orders. If the Pope Hall wants to issue any documents, they usually notify the Worship Hall first. The Worship Hall also has the power to dismiss the Pope.
This is shown in the later part of the original novel, when Jin Yu and his men arrived at the front line, they directly dismissed Bibi Dong, the Pope.