Back at Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong was tightly gripping the Supreme Pontiff's Scepter.
She looked at the hall with a mixture of anger and helplessness; golden light flickered everywhere as spirit power was released.
The seven Elders were all testing and adjusting the rare treasures they had obtained, seemingly neglecting His Holiness the Pope.
Hu Liena was even more so; her curiosity made her speak playfully, calling everyone "Elder Grandpa" one after another.
After all, a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone came from a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast; over ninety percent of Titled Douluo would never have the chance to encounter one in their entire lives.
But now it was within reach, right before their eyes; they truly could not suppress their surging excitement.
Snake Lance Douluo was still relatively polite; he scratched his head and said with a grin, "Why don't you also go out for a stroll, Supreme Pontiff?"
But how could Bibi Dong be willing to lower her status? Even though her heart was itching with desire, she had to maintain her composure.
"Before everything is fully verified, it's better for everyone to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, just in case..."
Bibi Dong thought about reining in the atmosphere; she needed to ensure her authority.
However, Hu Liena suddenly screamed as her spirit power broke through to the Spirit Douluo level.
She was only a step away from becoming a Titled Douluo, all within the span of the last few dozen seconds.
"Holy Maiden, how could you just touch things randomly? If anything happened to you, my conscience would be burdened."
Devil Bear Douluo anxiously examined Hu Liena.
"I'm fine, Elder Grandpa. Look, aren't I perfectly okay?"
Hu Liena spun around; she indeed looked even more energetic and lively.
Bibi Dong's gaze also shifted over; she seemed very concerned but didn't want to ask.
Devil Bear Douluo caught her glance and understood the Supreme Pontiff's thoughts.
"Look, it's just this tiny little pill. After taking it, the Holy Maiden's level increased by more than forty."
Devil Bear proactively introduced it, pulling out another green pill-like object with some fine white fuzz on it.
"Just one pill has such a great effect? Be careful of a trap."
Bibi Dong inadvertently licked her lips, showing she also had some expectations, though she was held back by her pride.
Then, Hu Liena suddenly rose to the level of a Titled Douluo; she hadn't eaten another one, it was just the continuing effect of the previous pill.
She was overjoyed, but she only had the raw level without the corresponding spirit rings; she wondered where she could get them.
Those Elder Grandpas were friendly enough to her, but they weren't exactly generous; they certainly wouldn't be willing to share any further.
However, Bibi Dong's face fell slightly; she couldn't accept such an absurd reality.
Spirit Hall had worked hard for decades, yet in the end, their progress wasn't even as good as something picked up off the street.
Thus, all the past events seemed a bit subtle now, perhaps even like child's play.
No, this is impossible. How could it be?
Bibi Dong slowly walked down the steps while thinking.
Hearing the clicking of high heels, All Elders immediately stood on either side.
They still feared the Supreme Pontiff, and they also feared the supreme power of Spirit Hall.
All Elders knew what Bibi Dong might do next, but they hoped it wouldn't be as unreasonable as they imagined.
However, what Bibi Dong did was beyond their expectations; she actually bent down and squatted with her elegant legs.
From among the treasures, she fished out a crimson elixir and held it between her right thumb and index finger.
For a moment, she even wanted to use force to see the elixir's composition, but she found she couldn't do it even by using spirit power.
This pill seemed to contain a very strong aura; if one looked closely at its crimson exterior, it seemed as if it were burning with fire.
"None of you recognize this pill?"
Bibi Dong stood up and asked seriously.
All Elders shook their heads one after another; they only knew it was a treasure but understood nothing about it.
"Teacher, you must not taste it recklessly. The medicinal potency of this pill is too strong; it's not normal."
Because her level had risen so quickly, the spirit power in Hu Liena's body was too full, making her feel uncomfortably bloated.
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and said, "I won't eat it. These things of unknown origin might all be harmful."
"Then how should we handle these troubles? Spirit City is currently in a state of chaos," Snake Lance Douluo pointed out the key issue.
"Trouble? Isn't it an opportunity? If everyone has top-quality Spirit Bones and top-quality Immortal Herbs, then our cultivation might also need to start anew."
Devil Bear Douluo was still quite insightful; he truly lived up to being the most powerful in the Elder Palace.
"But shouldn't we stabilize the situation first? It's impossible for other places to be like this besides Spirit City, right? If that's the case, wouldn't our Spirit Hall have no place to exert its influence?"
Porcupinefish Douluo, the rough fellow, really hit the nail on the head.
The other Elders wanted to voice their opinions as well, but they were silenced by a shock from the Supreme Pontiff's Scepter.
Bibi Dong said sternly, "Don't lose your composure. Just because we don't understand the situation, must we just drift with the tide?"
"Why is Spirit Hall called Spirit Hall? We can dominate the world's Spirits now, and we naturally will be able to in the future."
Such domineering words, spoken with a voice like a resonant bell, were undeniably convincing.
However, her thinking was still limited.
"Well said. So, can you give me that Vermilion Bird Fire Cloud Elixir in your hand?"
It was Chu Feng. He had arrived quickly, reaching Spirit Hall in less than an hour.
He thought he could have some quiet when he arrived, but the shouting inside Spirit Hall was even worse than outside.
These natural treasures had fallen so frequently and densely that the roads were exceptionally chaotic.
Even the destruction of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family might not attract as much attention as this; it was simply too sudden.
"Who are you?"
Bibi Dong turned around, her eyes filled with coldness.
"His Holiness the Pope, we have returned."
Ghost and Chrysanthemum, still outside the hall, greeted enthusiastically; they were panting, somewhat unaccustomed to the divine force.
Then, Qian Renxue appeared in everyone's sight; she had changed into a relatively pure outfit and looked exceptionally radiant.
"Why are you back?"
Bibi Dong was stunned for a moment—after all, that was her daughter—but due to their estranged relationship, she quickly adjusted her expression and spoke in a flat tone.
Chu Feng spoke as if they were old acquaintances, "If we didn't come back now, I think the roof of Spirit Hall would be torn off."
"The elixirs in your hands, along with those Spirit Bones and Immortal Herbs—many people are extremely envious and want them."
Bibi Dong looked closely at Chu Feng; this man spoke freely and casually, completely unconcerned with formalities.
He even completely ignored her status as the Supreme Pontiff, possessing an entirely carefree aura.
Qian Renxue still didn't speak; her emotions were complex, and she hadn't made up her mind yet.
"You call this thing an elixir; it seems you are quite familiar with it?"
Bibi Dong asked half-doubtingly; at the very least, the fact that Chu Feng could stand before her indicated his confidence was out of the ordinary.
Chu Feng gave a light smile; of course he was familiar with it. Within the system and the Daoist methods in his body, this was actually common knowledge.
He continued, "This elixir of yours can cleanse some impurities from a Spirit, but it's only suitable for Spirits with the fire attribute and can also increase attack power."
"Also, Hu Liena, you must have just eaten a Purple Firmament Blood-Activating Elixir. It randomly increases the strength of those below the Titled Douluo level; you were very lucky to reach the peak directly."
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