Chapter 2822: The Discovery of Martial Soul Hall_1

Yueguan was flustered, his eyes filled with silent accusation as he looked at Gui Mei...

Clearly, Lao Gui himself was puzzled by why the Pope would act this way, yet after I asked him, he put on airs of being the good guy here!

But it wasn't possible to expose him at such a time...

All he could do was swallow his bitterness like a mute eating coptis root, forcefully pushing down his grievances...

Bi Bidong, noticing his mood, waved her hand and said, "Alright, Yueguan, I understand what you mean. If we don't appoint Xu Sheng as the Saint Heir, we naturally would offend the Worship Hall."

"However, even so, those guest elders dare not make trouble on purpose using this as a reason!"

If they really pushed her into a corner, the Worship Hall wouldn't be able to get away easily either!

She believed that Qian Dao Liu was no fool and couldn't possibly fail to weigh the pros and cons!

Yueguan bowed his head, generously praising, "You are indeed worthy of the Pope. It seems I was overthinking it!"

"It's just, how should you treat this Xu Sheng as your disciple?"

Once he understood Bi Bidong's stance, it would be easier for both him and Gui Mei to act!

Bi Bidong paused for a moment before gripping the Purple Crystal Scepter tightly and striking the ground with force, "He is merely a disciple in name, the same treatment as to Evil Moon and the others will suffice!"

"The one I truly value is the child Hulena!"

Although Xu Sheng is a genius with Innate Soul Power Level Ninety, he could betray me at any time!

Hulena's talent might be slightly inferior, but she is trustworthy!

She is the best choice to inherit my position as the Pope in the future!

With this answer, Yueguan and Gui Mei both expressed their agreement...

They too had more confidence in Hulena than in Xu Sheng!

Bi Bidong seemed not to want to waste further time on this matter, shifting the conversation, "Alright, let's end the discussion about the Saint Heir here. How is the matter I asked you to follow up on progressing?"

Yueguan's expression grew solemn, "Your Holiness, it seems the abyssal creatures have noticed the Hall of Martial Souls' investigation and have reduced their slaughter frequency, making it currently impossible to continue tracking them!"

Bi Bidong's pupils constricted, obviously catching the key point...

"Noticing the investigation of the Martial Soul Hall and halting their actions implies these abyssal creatures have an intelligence not inferior to humans!"

If that's the case, they are more troublesome than we imagined!

Yueguan agreed, "Exactly, so I have already issued orders to the other Sub-halls to expand the patrol areas. If any soul beast attacks similar to those on humans are spotted, they must immediately report it!"

"At least, for the short term, those abyssal creatures won't dare to be too rampant!"

Bi Bidong took a deep breath, "Yes, Yueguan, you are doing the right thing. If there are too many incidents of soul beasts attacking humans, the Civilian Soul Masters of both the Tiandou Empire and Xingluo Empire will surely lose trust in the Hall of Martial Souls!"

By then, the Worship Hall might take advantage of this point to cause trouble!

She did not wish to see such things happen!

At this moment, the silent Gui Mei suddenly reminded, "Actually, Your Holiness, this also implies additional information!"

Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong's purple eyes turned towards him, signaling him to continue...

He then continued, "Since these abyssal creatures possess reason and have chosen to hide after noticing the increased search range of the Martial Soul Hall"

"It means that these abyssal creatures, for now, do not have the capacity to contend with Soul Masters!"

If their strength was sufficient, there would be no need for them to hide at all!

Bi Bidong revealed a thoughtful look, "You make a good point, one that even I had overlooked."

If they do not have the capacity to contend with Soul Masters, then we must eradicate these abyssal creatures sooner rather than later, to prevent future trouble!!

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After all, Xu Sheng had said himself that the growth rate of abyssal creatures was extremely terrifying!!

They could become incredibly troublesome in a short amount of time!

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On the other side, the members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation were looking at Xu Sheng with complex expressions...

They had personally heard Xu Sheng agree to become a disciple of the Pope…

So in their hearts, they had already acknowledged his identity as the Saint Heir!

However, the Martial Soul Hall was unusually calm that day, like a stagnant pool...

Very different from the scene when Hulena was proclaimed the goddess!

Flame, who couldn't keep his thoughts to himself, was the first to speak up, "Say, Xu Sheng, didn't the Pope take you as his disciple? Why is there still no news about you being announced as the Saint Heir?"

Xu Sheng feigned confusion, "I'm not sure either, perhaps, the Pope never intended to proclaim me as the Saint Heir."

How could he possibly be proclaimed as Saint Heir without having gained Bi Bidong's trust?

Flame continued, "Impossible, your talent is stronger than anyone present here, it makes no sense for you not to be proclaimed as the Saint Heir!"

Evil Moon added, "Yeah, not just me and Flame, everyone surely thinks the same!!"

Xu Sheng chuckled a bit, "Maybe it's because I have only just become a disciple of the Pope and haven't yet received recognition."

"After all, isn't Lena here as the goddess?"

Shifting the focus of the conversation onto herself, Hulena waved her hands somewhat frantically, "Although I am the goddess, I also hope that you, Xu Sheng, could be proclaimed as the Saint Heir..."

Evil Moon's mouth twitched, "My sister, your thoughts are too easy to guess."

But with a guy as outstanding as Xu Sheng, he was sure not to lack women around him!

To truly want to be with him would likely require a significant sacrifice!!

Xu Sheng patted Hulena on the shoulder, "I don't mind whether or not I'm proclaimed as the Saint Heir, as long as I can cultivate here with everyone, that's enough for me!"

This casual gesture of intimacy sent Hulena's mind racing again, "Xu Sheng..."

Evil Moon couldn't help but cover his mouth and cough lightly, "cough cough, well, Xu Sheng, although I know you mean nothing by it, you still shouldn't make such moves towards the opposite sex so casually!"

"It might lead to certain misunderstandings!"

Sister, your brother can only help you to here!

Xu Sheng also realized his faux pas and immediately took his hand off Hulena's shoulder, "Sorry, Nana!"

His soul had been tempered for tens of thousands of years, to him, the current Hulena at most seemed like a child!

She couldn't even be considered an opposite sex interest!

Hulena glanced at him shyly, muttering, "It's... it's okay, I... I don't mind!"

Meanwhile, Flame, who was engrossed in thought and had not heard any of the conversation...

His eyes suddenly lit up, "I get it, maybe the Pope is planning to directly appoint Xu Sheng as a Martial Soul Hall Elder? After all, he is a Title Douluo!"

As soon as he said this, he was immediately met with rejection from his companions...

"Idiot! Just by thinking with common sense, you should know that's impossible. Even the Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo served the Pope diligently for many years after they broke through to Title Douluo before they were promoted to elder!"

"Exactly, Martial Soul Hall is very strict in selecting its Elders, Xu Sheng has just arrived not long ago, he doesn't have the seniority, how could he possibly become an Elder?"

"Agreed, if it were the Saint Heir, there might be a chance, but Elder is almost out of the question!"

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