On the way, Dugu Yan asked curiously, "Grandpa, who was that girl just now? Why did they seem so mysterious?"
Dugu Bo shook his head and solemnly reminded her, "Grandpa doesn't know who she is, but Yan Yan, there are some things we shouldn't ask about. Do you understand?"
"Alright, alright."
At this moment, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo also arrived beside Qian Renxue, utterly puzzled. "Young Mistress, you..."
Qian Renxue spoke frankly, "Two Elders, I have given up the infiltration plan and intend to return to Spirit Hall."
"You, you said what?!"
"Young Mistress, you! How could you do this? This is foolish, Young Mistress!"
"If you were unwilling to go to Heaven Dou Empire to infiltrate back then, no one in the entire Spirit Hall could have forced you."
"But now you have been undercover for five years and have even achieved great success. You were on the verge of becoming the Crown Prince, yet you abandon it at this moment! What about Spirit Hall?!"
"If you return like this, you will face strong dissatisfaction, opposition, and condemnation from all high-ranking officials. It will also severely damage your image, reputation, and prestige in Spirit Hall."
"How will you ascend to the Supreme Pontiff's position in the future and return the great power of Spirit Hall to the hands of the Six-Winged Angel Clan?!"
Although Bibi Dong was currently the Supreme Pontiff, Qian Daoliu was definitely waiting for Qian Renxue to grow up and reclaim the Supreme Pontiff's position.
"Even the High Priest, I imagine, would not agree to you doing this, Young Mistress!"
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo spoke with agitation, clearly disapproving of the matter.
"I have faked my death and escaped. The news of Heaven Dou's Fourth Prince Xue Qinghe's death has already spread, and I believe this news will soon reach Spirit City as well," Qian Renxue said with an incredibly serious expression, giving a solemn response: "Two Elders, I will return immediately to face all of this and give everyone a satisfactory answer."
"This! Alas!"
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo sighed heavily.
Qian Renxue had already acted first and reported later; anything they said now was futile.
Lin Yu and Qian Renxue could already imagine the scene and situation she would face upon their return.
In truth, Qian Renxue wasn't very courageous about facing such a scene upon her return.
Lin Yu subtly noticed the hint of timidity in Qian Renxue's eyes. He slowly reached out and grasped Qian Renxue's wrist, saying warmly, "No matter what situation we face, I, Lin Yu, will stand by your side and face it with you."
"Thank you, Lin Yu, but I think I can."
"Let's go, it's time to return."
"Mm."
Lin Yu nodded.
Although Qian Renxue said she could face it, it was Lin Yu who had suggested her return after all.
He had made all preparations to bear the pressure for Qian Renxue.
The group set off, quickly returning to Spirit City.
At the same time, the news of Qian Renxue faking her death and abandoning the infiltration plan had already reached the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong, seated in the Supreme Pontiff's position, had an incredibly gloomy and unsightly expression. She directly tore up the letter in her hand and roared in a thunderous rage, "Outrageous! This good-for-nothing! What in the world is she doing?!"
"Only the young Xue Beng remains of the Heaven Dou's Four Princes. As long as nothing goes wrong, seizing control of Heaven Dou's imperial power is only a matter of time. In at most ten years, she could truly control the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Controlling the power of the Heaven Dou Empire and joining forces with Spirit Hall would easily allow us to annihilate the Star Luo Empire and unify the Douluo Continent!"
"But this Qian Renxue has abandoned the infiltration plan at this moment! This is utterly foolish!!"
"Supreme Pontiff, please calm your anger! Perhaps Young Mistress Qian Renxue has some unmentionable difficulties in doing this?" Ghost Douluo said in a deep voice.
"Difficulties my ass! I see her as nothing but a useless person who gives up halfway and can't accomplish anything great!"
Back then, Bibi Dong was forcibly confined by Qian Xunji, which led to Qian Renxue's birth. She harbored extreme hatred for the Six-Winged Angel Clan.
Even towards her own flesh and blood, Qian Renxue, she was extremely cold.
She had never personally raised her for a single day, nor had she ever given Qian Renxue any motherly love or affection.
She had even wanted to kill Qian Renxue countless times.
Perhaps deep down, she had a trace of motherly love for Qian Renxue, but more often, it was occupied by disdain, dislike, and even aversion and hatred.
Bibi Dong stood up furiously, shouting loudly, "By my command! Summon all high-ranking officials of Spirit Hall for a collective meeting to publicly confront Qian Renxue!"
"If she cannot give everyone a satisfactory answer, even if she is the Young Mistress of Spirit Hall, she will receive the punishment she deserves!"
"Yes, Supreme Pontiff."
Chrysanthemum and Ghost exchanged glances, then quickly disappeared to notify all high-ranking officials and Elders to return.
Many days later.
All Titled Douluo-level Elders of Spirit Hall, as well as the main core figures and high-ranking officials from various departments, had all gathered in the main hall.
The atmosphere was extremely solemn, tense, and full of pressure.
"We've arrived."
"Mm."
At this moment, Lin Yu and Qian Renxue had also returned to Spirit City. They stood at the entrance of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, looking at the long staircase before them, and already had a bad premonition.
A few seconds later.
The figures of Gold Crocodile Douluo, Qingluan Douluo, Xiongshi Douluo, and Guangling Douluo, the four Enshrinement Elders, instantly appeared at the top of the staircase.
Seeing their serious expressions, Lin Yu knew that what they had envisioned was happening.
Soon, Gold Crocodile Douluo's voice came, "Sixth, Seventh, immediately bring the Young Mistress to the main hall!"
"Xiao Yu, you should go back and rest first."
Saying that, the four Enshrinement Elders instantly disappeared.
"Young Mistress, let's go."
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, seeing this, each took one of Qian Renxue's arms and quickly disappeared.
"Lin Yu..."
Clearly, the Enshrinement Elders did not want him to participate, but Qian Renxue's final voice and the look she gave him before leaving.
Made Lin Yu unhesitatingly step forward, determinedly heading towards the main hall.
"Don't worry, I said I would stand by your side, and I will definitely face it with you!"
Lin Yu's small figure seemed to be filled with great energy, resolutely heading in that direction.
Rumble.
The main hall's doors opened, and Qian Jun and Jiang Mo slowly led Qian Renxue inside.
At this moment.
The Seven Great Enshrinements of Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, Demon Bear, Ghost Panther, Azure Phoenix, Snake Lance, Porcupinefish, Chrysanthemum, Ghost, Jin Gui, Ninth Elder, nearly twenty Titled Douluo powerhouses.
Including Lin Yu's father, Lin Tian, and all core high-ranking officials, nearly a hundred people in total!
All had gathered within the grand hall.
"Grandpa..." Qian Renxue immediately saw Qian Daoliu seated in the high position.
"Alas."
Qian Daoliu also sighed inwardly. He couldn't understand why Qian Renxue would suddenly do this, but he believed his Dugu Yan wouldn't suddenly make such an impulsive decision.
Bibi Dong stood up, striking her scepter, and a wave of pressure swept forth: "Qian Renxue!!"
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