Xu Sheng gave them a glance, "As long as you understand the abyssal creatures are extremely dangerous, no matter how powerful we are, we cannot overlook their special abilities."
Qianjun Douluo was the first to express his stance, "Xu Sheng, you are right. Previously, we didn't have a good understanding of the abyssal creatures."
Xiao Long Douluo also appeared puzzled, "But why are these abyssal creatures ambushing you here? It looks like they've been plotting for a long time!"
Xu Sheng chuckled softly, "Why ambush me? Xiao Long Douluo, can't you guess?"
Xiao Long Douluo frowned and then shook his head, "No idea."
Xu Sheng didn't intend to hide it, and answered, "It's simple, each faction currently has abyssal creatures disguised as humans lurking within!"
"They probably already reported matters concerning me to the Abyssal Emperor, that's why they decided to ambush me here!!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Long Douluo widened his eyes in disbelief, "Hiss... Xu Sheng, are you saying that the information about you being here was leaked by the abyssal creatures among us in the Worship Hall??"
Qianjun Douluo rolled his eyes irritably, "Idiot, of course, Xu Sheng has already explained it so clearly!"
Then, he added once again, "Xu Sheng, rest assured, once we return, we will definitely conduct a thorough investigation of the entire Worship Hall and find the lurking spies."
Xu Sheng shook his head, "No need, not only is it difficult to find spies, but since the Abyssal Emperor knows about my presence, he won't give up on hunting me down."
At this, Xiao Long Douluo's eyes lit up, "In that case, why don't you just stay at the Worship Hall, Xu Sheng? With so many guest elders here, I'm sure the Abyssal Emperor wouldn't dare do much!"
"If they really send abyssal creatures to attack, we'll kill however many come!"
Qianjun Douluo coughed lightly and quickly agreed, "Yes Xu Sheng, compared to returning to the Pope Hall, the Worship Hall with big brother around is much safer!"
Xiao Long isn't that foolish after all!
Now there's a legitimate reason to keep Xu Sheng around!
Xu Sheng didn't deny it, "Indeed, staying at the Worship Hall is safer, but some matters can't be resolved just by hiding!"
Qianjun Douluo seemed perplexed, clearly not understanding the meaning behind those words, "Xu Sheng, I don't quite understand your point. Could it be that you have other reasons for consistently choosing to stay at the Pope Hall?"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Yes, I want to unite the various forces on the Continent to resist the abyssal creatures, the assistance of the Pope Hall is indispensable."
Qianjun Douluo took a deep breath, "Xu Sheng, that's where you are wrong; the kind of support the Pope Hall can offer, the Worship Hall can provide as well."
"You should also know, the reason Bi Bidong can secure her position as the Pope is mainly because big brother has not targeted her."
"Otherwise, any guest elder could assume the position!!"
However, these words still let Xu Sheng perceive a clue...
"Qianjun Douluo, why do I feel like your words are a bit off today?"
But the next second, he thought of something...
"You wouldn't suddenly be here unless the Grand Elder and Jincroc Elder said something, would you?"
Seeing their objective was recognized, Qianjun Douluo and Xiao Long Douluo exchanged an embarrassed glance...
The former cleared his throat, "Ahem, big brother and second brother saw you getting angry today, so they had us come specifically to check on you."
The latter was momentarily stunned, but quickly understood, hastily agreeing, "Yes, yes, big brother and second brother were worried something might happen since you left the Worship Hall alone, so they sent us to protect you secretly."
This transparent lie, Xu Sheng didn't intend to expose it...
Instead, he stated bluntly, "No need for excuses, the reason I was angry today is mainly due to the Grand Elder's actions, which has nothing to do with you."
Qianjun Douluo pondered for a moment, "Could it be because of Tang San?"
Xu Yi was a bit surprised, "Oh? Seems you're also aware of the Grand Elder's secret actions."
Qianjun Douluo quickly defended himself, "Well... Xu Sheng, although we knew, we also advised big brother against such actions. It's quite unbecoming."
"But there's nothing to be done, as it seems big brother still cares about past events, that's why he chose to undertake such a malicious plan!"
"However Xu Sheng, I believe in how important you are in big brother's eyes, just say the word, and he — no, the entire Worship Hall would treat Tang San kindly!"
"I won't do that. Tang San chose to join the Worship Hall on his own, I won't interfere much."
"Only the Grand Elder wants revenge, he can act directly, rather than using him to create enmity with Tang Hao, causing mutual slaughter."
Though he already had a conclusion in mind, Qianjun Douluo still held onto a sliver of hope, "Then Xu Sheng, will you still come to the Worship Hall afterward?"
He feared Xu Sheng would bear a grudge against the Worship Hall, something none of the elders wished to see!
Xu Sheng saw through his thoughts and offered reassurance, "Of course I will; in resisting abyssal creatures, the Worship Hall is a significant ally."
"Furthermore, as I said before, I won't hold a grudge against all of you because of this incident."
Qianjun Douluo patted his chest, "That's good, that's good, I knew Xu Sheng, you're not one to hold grudges!!"
"So Xu Sheng, are you heading to the Pope Hall now? Let us escort you, in case there are more attacks from abyssal creatures, we can lend a hand!"
Xiao Long Douluo pounded his chest, "Yes, with us here, encountering abyssal creatures wouldn't catch us off guard!"
"Moreover, if we do encounter them, fighting with them gives us more understanding, making future encounters easier to handle!!"
Xu Sheng did not refuse, "Alright then, I'll trouble the two of you."
If he refused now, they might overthink it!
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Pope Hall!
Upon receiving the news, Gui Mei immediately entered the grand hall, reporting to Bi Bidong above, "Your Holiness, the news just arrived that Xu Sheng has already reached Martial Soul City and is on his way to the hall!"
Bi Bidong was slightly surprised but still inquired, "Besides Xu Sheng, is anyone else coming?"
She greatly disliked Xiao Long Douluo and Qianjun Douluo and did not wish to see them!
Seeing this, Gui Mei responded once more, "Your Holiness, Xu Sheng returned alone, but according to the people below, his body is stained with blood, suggesting he might have encountered an attack on his way back!"
Bi Bidong was instantly anxious, urgently asking, "Encountered an attack?? Was he hurt?"
Gui Mei shook his head, "No, Xu Sheng should be fine!"
Bi Bidong finally let out a breath of relief, "It's good he's okay. If I'm not mistaken, this attack on Xu Sheng was probably by abyssal creatures, not human soul masters!!"
Long since learning abyssal creatures could disguise as humans, she suspected they might obtain information on Xu Sheng and make a move!
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