If you're enjoying this novel, please consider giving it a genuine star rating — it really helps in its growth.
Also, don't forget to share it with your friends and encourage them to leave a review too.
------
"And the one who spread this news was most likely Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong!" Qian Renxue clenched her fists.
"As expected, it was because of this. I already guessed it," Lin Yu said in a deep voice.
"This woman is truly too much. Even if Grandpa already slapped her hard, I, Qian Renxue, will certainly not let it go easily. Bibi Dong harmed the geniuses of her own Spirit Hall; she is no longer worthy of the position of Supreme Pontiff!"
"Grandpa should have directly removed Bibi Dong from her position as Supreme Pontiff! Let her step down!"
Bibi Dong had never given Qian Renxue maternal love, treating her with coldness and indifference.
Therefore, there was almost no mother-daughter affection between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong; there was even hatred.
But after all, she was her biological mother, and deep down, Qian Renxue still harbored a tiny bit of affection for Bibi Dong.
However, after this incident, that tiny bit of affection would also be completely eroded.
"Xue'er Jie, now is not the time to deal with Bibi Dong. I don't think Teacher would choose to remove Bibi Dong at this time," Lin Yu shook his head.
"Why?"
"Because Bibi Dong is also a God's successor."
"What! You mean she is also a God?" Qian Renxue was very shocked.
"Yes."
Lin Yu nodded.
Indeed, now was not the time to deal with Bibi Dong, for three reasons.
First, Bibi Dong had the Rakshasa God behind her.
After this incident, Lin Yu finally understood that although the God Realm clearly stipulated that Gods could not interfere with mortal affairs,
in the original work, Asura God and Sea God had both interfered.
This time, Light God also helped Lin Yu once.
And this seemingly strict rule that Gods cannot interfere with the mortal realm only prevented those Gods from acting openly. However, Gods could completely secretly leave behind divine thoughts to help their successors resolve crises.
Therefore, Qian Daoliu was wary of the God behind Bibi Dong and dared not act rashly.
Even if he did act, with the Rakshasa God's assistance, and Bibi Dong's own formidable strength, he might not be able to kill her.
Second, Bibi Dong's position and power in Spirit Hall were already deeply entrenched, and she had many loyal followers. If one were to remove Bibi Dong without absolutely overwhelming power, it might cause an internal struggle within Spirit Hall.
This would cause damage to Spirit Hall's vitality, lead to a large number of vacancies in various important departments, organizations, and high-level positions, and even affect Spirit Hall's ambition to unify the continent.
Furthermore, if Bibi Dong could not be eliminated and she escaped, taking many of her loyal followers with her to form a vengeful force outside, secretly developing and targeting Spirit Hall, it would be even more troublesome.
Third, if Bibi Dong were to step down now, there would be no suitable candidate to fill the position of Supreme Pontiff. After all, Lin Yu and Qian Renxue were still young and could not yet effectively manage and control the vast Spirit Hall.
The Supreme Pontiff can be likened to an emperor. An emperor has to review a large number of memorials daily, handle national affairs, government matters, and manage and plan the entire Empire.
To put it simply, being a Supreme Pontiff or an emperor is not easy; many things need to be handled. (We won't go into detail about Douluo Continent here, but in ancient China, many emperors seemed powerful and comfortable, but in reality, they were merely nine-to-five workers, and Emperor Yongzheng even worked over ten hours a day.)
"So, Xue'er Jie, what we need to do now is to improve our strength and become Gods as soon as possible. Only when we possess absolute power can we eliminate all obstacles," Lin Yu clenched his fists tightly.
After this assassination attempt by the four factions, he could roughly confirm which four factions they were.
Star Luo, Heaven Dou, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Bibi Dong's faction.
This made him even more determined to annihilate the Star Luo and Heaven DouTwo Great Empires.
It also made him decide to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
One day, he would kick Bibi Dong off the Supreme Pontiff's throne!
He would cripple Bibi Dong!
The next day.
Lin Yu summoned his father, Lin Tian, and Dugu Yan.
He then handed the three-thousand-year Spirit Bone he had obtained from Ning Fengzhi to Lin Tian: "Father, although this left arm bone is only three thousand years old, it is quite compatible with you. You should absorb it now."
A thousand-year Spirit Bone was also extremely rare; if it was compatible, it was a rare find even for a Titled Douluo.
Lin Tian naturally would not refuse something given by his son and decisively took it.
After absorbing it, Lin Tian now had two Spirit Bones. He already possessed a five-thousand-year leg Spirit Bone.
Then, Lin Yu handed the prepared Immortal Herb to Dugu Yan: "Yan Yan, this Immortal Herb is for you. It might help you break through directly to Level 40."
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up: "Really, Lin Yu? But I'm only Level 34 now! Can one Immortal Herb really boost my spirit power by 6 levels!?"
"Give it a try. It should be close. Even if it's not Level 40, it should be Level 39."
"Thank you, Lin Yu!" Dugu Yan happily accepted it and immediately began to absorb it.
Soon, Dugu Yan's spirit power began to surge rapidly.
Level 35!
Level 36!
Level 37!
Level 38!
Boom!
Level 39!
Dugu Yan's spirit power continued to grow, Level 40!
Dugu Yan's spirit power truly broke through to Level 40 in one go, increasing by 6 levels!
"I broke through! I really broke through to Level 40 in one go!" Dugu Yan was so excited that she almost pounced into Lin Yu's arms again.
But this time, Qian Renxue stopped her in time, grabbing her sleeve and saying displeasedly, "Hey, Lin Yu hasn't recovered from his injuries yet, don't just hug him!"
"Uh, haha." Lin Yu gave an awkward laugh.
"A four-ring Spirit Ancestor under 15 years old, this Dugu Yan has now surpassed the geniuses cultivated by Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong: Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan," Lin Tian secretly nodded.
Then Dugu Yan quickly had Dugu Bo take her to acquire her fourth spirit ring. When she returned, she was already a Level 42 Spirit Ancestor.
She became the strongest core disciple in Spirit Hall, second only to Lin Yu and Qian Renxue!
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she had also become a core disciple and began her cultivation career in the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
The storm of assassination by the four factions thus passed.
Lin Yu and his group also ended their journey across the Douluo Continent and returned to Spirit City.
One month later.
Lin Yu's injuries had almost fully healed.
And now, there were only nine months left until the battle with Tuoba Xi. For the next period, Lin Yu and Qian Renxue would remain in the Hall of Offerings for secluded cultivation.
They continued their three-fold training: spirit power enhancement, combat sparring, and research into the Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
Three months later.
In the Spirit Mimicry Cultivation Ground of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Lin Yu and Qian Renxue embraced each other, their Spirits and spirit rings merging and colliding.
"Martial Soul Fusion Technique!!"
"Hmph!"
Bang! Boom! Boom!
"We succeeded! Lin Yu, we finally created a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Technique!" Qian Renxue said happily.
"Yes! This power is a bit terrifying!"
Both of them looked at the large hole they had created in front of them, their faces beaming with smiles.
(End of Chapter)
[Get +40 Extra Chapters on - P@tr3on "Soulcaster"]
[Every 15 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter Drop]
[Thanks for Reading!]