The cruel reality did not stop persecuting Qian Yuelong.

When Qian Yuelong released 886 from the small dark room, 886, who finally had a chance to be useful, used his authority to open the detailed list of faith value increases and decreases. When Qian Yuelong saw the last two lines of faith value increases with names down to the individual, she fell silent.

Okay, it really is a thousand streams.

The already messy family relationship has been further strained.

Qian Yuelong took a deep breath, then collapsed onto the soft bed, radiating an aura of utter despair.

886 watched with trepidation, tentatively reassuring him: "Host, don't despair yet. What if the Thousand Dao Streams only just arrived and saw you using your spiritual power to purify the spider venom, but didn't see what happened before?"

Qian Yuelong: '......'

'Think about it honestly, my actions back then were basically helping Bibi Dong cover up the crime, okay?'

She closed her eyes, a bitter feeling filling her heart.

"The worst-case scenario is that Qian Daoliu, like me, arrived just as Bibi Dong made her move, but was too late to rescue her and witnessed the whole thing."

886, trembling slightly: [Then, what about something better?]

"The best-case scenario... is that Qian Daoliu finds out that I helped Bibi Dong cover up the truth about Qian Xunji's death. As for our future relationship... even though I call myself a 'divine child,' if no divine decree from the Angel God descends to vindicate me... I'll probably be the next one to die."

Qian Yuelong spoke aloud directly.

Even 886 was now in despair.

Having lost her father at a young age and unloved by her own mother, the only person who cared for her, her grandfather, is now also experiencing estrangement due to complex family conflicts.

Qian Renxue, whose mind is still immature... before she has fully developed her wings, even if she stands on the host's side, it's all for naught!

On the morning of the new moon, the Spirit Hall tolled the death knell for the Pope's demise.

Once the death knell tolls, the entire continent will know of Qian Xunji's demise in less than a day.

Not long after returning to the Spirit Hall Academy, Qian Renxue embarked on her journey back to the Spirit Hall.

Before this, Qian Yuelong, who hadn't slept all night, arrived at the gate of the Offering Hall with her eyes full of bloodshot veins.

The maid who was supposed to be by her side and take care of her did not come with her.

Because she was not qualified to enter the area of ​​the Hall of Worship. Even in the Hall of Elders, few people were qualified to enter.

"Come in."

A sigh rang out, and before Qian Yuelong could knock on the door, the heavy door, carved with the divine pattern of a six-winged angel, opened inward on its own.

A sacred golden light shone forth, like the rising sun, and when it shone upon me, I felt a warm sensation, and my weary spirit and depleted spiritual energy were being restored at an incredible speed.

Surprise flashed in Qian Yuelong's light purple eyes. She did not step in immediately, but hesitated at the door for a moment before stepping into the Hall of Worship, which countless Soul Masters longed for but most were not qualified to enter.

The moment she stepped through the palace gates, something shone into her eyes like gold under the sunlight.

Qian Yuelong raised her head and saw that on the other three solid high walls of the main gate, there were square plaques in bright gold.

Each plaque is about half a meter high and one foot wide, with three or four characters carved in a vigorous and flowing style.

Looking around, the golden plaques on the three walls were stacked together in a staggered manner, numbering no less than a hundred, which caused Qian Yuelong to be momentarily dazzled when she entered the offering hall.

"These plaques symbolize every fallen Title Douluo who received a title here after the Douluo Hall was built. Only Title Douluos who have made great achievements, or powerful Soul Masters who are about to undergo the Angel God's assessment, are qualified to step into this sacred Douluo Hall."

Qian Daoliu's majestic yet calm voice echoed throughout the Douluo Hall.

Qian Yuelong stood still, looked at Qian Daoliu who was standing with his hands behind his back under the angel statue that was more than ten meters high, and gently called out "Grandpa".

Qian Daoliu turned around, his gaze still kind and dignified, not as cold and distant as Qian Yuelong had imagined, but with a hint of sorrow and grief.

Qian Yuelong paused for a moment, then said softly, "Don't you hate me... for becoming an accomplice in the murder of my father?"

Perhaps it was an accident, or perhaps he had already anticipated that Qian Yuelong would take the initiative to ask, Qian Daoliu closed his eyes and sighed, "Originally, yes. But... I also heard what you said to Bibi Dong in the secret room."

He opened his eyes, a deep emotion welling up in his dark golden pupils: "Thinking back carefully, at the moment when Bibi Dong took revenge herself, as her father, I should have tried to save her. But in terms of true justice, I have no right to stop Bibi Dong from taking revenge on your father."

“This hatred should never have existed, nor should it have been passed on to you and Xiaoxue, making you two children bear the burden of the previous generation’s grudges… Perhaps from the beginning, I was wrong, and your father was wrong too. And now, he has received his retribution.”

"As for me... perhaps my retribution is for watching your father imprison Bibi Dong back then."

And so, he experienced this long-lost heartache once again.

Hearing Qian Daoliu's desolate and self-deprecating tone, Qian Yuelong's eyes revealed a complex emotion: "Grandpa..."

"child."

Qian Daoliu's figure flickered in place, and the next second, he appeared in front of Qian Yuelong.

He crouched down, trying to look Qian Yuelong in the eye, his usually calm voice unusually pleading: "Don't feel uneasy or afraid. This matter... even without you, the final outcome wouldn't change. However, I probably can't face Bibi Dong peacefully right now. Regarding your father's soul... if possible, could you be the bridge between us, at least... so that his soul can have its final peace..."

He understood best that even if it was discovered that Bibi Dong was behind it, and the evidence was conclusive, the final result would still be that Bibi Dong would succeed to the position of Pope.

This was the best choice he could make as the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall.

Putting aside the conflicts that arose during that time, Bibi Dong herself was truly outstanding and possessed the ability to lead the Spirit Hall forward.

Xiaoxue and Yuelong are still young. Although the Spirit Hall has countless powerful Soul Masters, in recent years, the conflict between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, which occupy the largest area of ​​the continent, has been increasing. The Spirit Hall is caught in the middle, and even if they help one side, they will be feared by the other side.

Overshadowing the emperor's achievements is a major taboo for members of the royal family.

Regardless of whether Heaven Dou or Star Luo wins, the next target will inevitably be their Spirit Hall.

Children need time to grow and they need someone strong enough to be their safe haven.

Although there was manipulation involved... wasn't Bibi Dong also manipulating the Spirit Hall?

This time, it's a unified two-way utilization of the station lines.

As for whether Xiaoxue and Yuelong's relationship with Bibi Dong will improve in the future... he can't improve it with Bibi Dong anymore, so let the children decide what will happen in the future.

After all, Bibi Dong is also the mother of the children.

—A side note—

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