After Hu Liena, Guimei and Yueguan walked out of the conference hall, Bibi Dong returned to her secret room and used up 80% of her divine power to create fifty space rings with an internal space of 100 cubic meters out of thin air. These space rings were intended to be rewards to her subordinates.
After casually placing these space rings on a table, Bibi Dong returned to the bed and sat cross-legged, practicing the Nine Heavens Profound Art to restore her divine power.
In the meeting hall of the Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu was holding a meeting with a dozen or so Titled Douluo-level elders. As they listened to their reports, the Demon-Subduing Douluo walked in and said, "Great Priest, Bibi Dong just summoned Saint Hu Liena, Gui Mei, and Yue Guan. I wonder if they've discovered anything yet?"
Qian Daoliu said disdainfully, "What's the big deal? These three people are Bibi Dong's people. They usually handle all matters in the Pope's Palace. We did it so secretly, how could they notice it so quickly! Okay, Lao Qi, don't be so scared, be brave."
After hearing Qian Daoliu's words of comfort, the panicked heart of Subduing Demon Douluo finally calmed down. It was also true that his side had been so secretive and had just started to act. They had only won over those obedient temple masters. They had not met those temple masters who did not listen to their elders or were neutral, so there was naturally no possibility of leaks.
Snake Spear Douluo She Long stepped forward and said respectfully, "Great Priest, the masters of the three sacred temples in the southeast of the Xingluo Empire have been wooed by us. When we openly break away from them, they will lead the way in declaring their rebellion against the Spirit Hall and obey our orders."
Ghost Leopard Douluo stepped forward and said respectfully, "Great Priest, the masters of the four eastern holy temples of the Xingluo Empire have been won over by our side. One of the masters was from the Pope's Palace and refused to obey us, so we have already killed him. However, I'm afraid this news will not be concealed for long before the Pope's Palace learns of it. The position of master of that temple is currently vacant. Do you think we should send one of our people to take up the position?"
"Ghost Leopard, are you crazy? Our power as the Elders' Hall has been suppressed, and we have no right to appoint a Temple Master. If you suddenly send out a Temple Master, everyone will be able to see the trick and will surely realize that it was done by us. Then the plan will fail." Demon Bear Douluo jumped out and pointed at Ghost Leopard Douluo and said angrily.
"I didn't intend to attack him. Who knew he was so stubborn? He knew our plan and wanted to pass the news back to Wuhun City. What can I do? If I don't kill him, do I have to wait for him to expose us and be executed by Bibi Dong?" Ghost Leopard Douluo said helplessly.
"Then why are you sending our people to take up the position of the temple master? This is overstepping one's authority. Whoever benefits from this kind of thing will be the most suspected. Do you want Bibi Dong to focus all her attention on us? Are you trying to kill us?" Demon Bear Douluo glared at Ghost Leopard Douluo and said viciously.
"Demon Bear, you misunderstood. I just want to kill two birds with one stone." Ghost Leopard Douluo spread his hands and said speechlessly.
Just as Demon Bear Douluo was about to speak, Qian Daoliu interrupted him and said calmly, "We won't get involved in the position of Temple Master for now. At the same time, we can't let anyone from the Pope's Palace take up the position. Wait two or three days until word gets back to Spirit City that Bibi Dong wants to appoint a new Temple Master. If it's someone close to her, we'll stop her. If it's someone from our group, we'll oppose it. We only support the neutral Platinum Bishop for election."
"I understand what you mean. This plan is brilliant. You are worthy of being the great priest!" Ghost Leopard's eyes instantly brightened up, and he couldn't help but shout out the beauty of this move of mutual destruction, so as not to arouse Bibi Dong's suspicion.
The Sixth Elder, Qianjun Douluo, stepped forward, frowning and saying, "Great Elder, I think after this incident, we need to slow down our pace and not be too radical. Otherwise, other Holy Temple Masters will make the same choice. We should first stabilize our internal situation and eliminate those wavering individuals and those who are acting in secret. This will be safer."
Qian Daoliu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's slow down. We have plenty of time anyway. First, we need to stabilize the current situation and eliminate those wavering and evasive individuals."
Qianjun Douluo said respectfully, "Yes, please rest assured, Great Lord, this matter will be handled properly."
The third priest said, "Head priest, Saint Qian Renxue hasn't been seen leaving her residence for several days. I wonder if she's been in seclusion or what?"
Qian Daoliu said dissatisfiedly: "Xue'er is a deity after all. It's normal for her to be unable to practice in seclusion. Why are you staring at her movements?"
"After all, she is Bibi Dong's daughter, and mother and daughter are connected by heart. What if she finds out about our plan and tells Bibi Dong?" The third priest said with a worried look on his face.
"She is still my granddaughter. What is there to be afraid of? She would not do that with her personality. She must be devoted to her cultivation and does not want to get involved in the power struggle between me and her mother." Qian Daoliu said confidently.
The third worshiper sighed and said, "I hope so."
"What do you mean by sighing? Xue'er has become a god at such a young age. Aren't you proud of her for such an achievement? Although she is not on our side, it is because of her existence that Bibi Dong did not take action against our Elders' Hall. Otherwise, according to her temper, she would have come to our door long ago." Qian Daoliu was not satisfied with the actions of the three priests. He praised his granddaughter Qian Renxue and was proud of her achievements.
"It's not interesting at all. It's just a pity that the Saint Lady doesn't stand on our side, otherwise how could we have reached the point of splitting up the Spirit Hall." The third priest said with great regret.
Qian Daoliu was silent, thinking to himself: There is no way to go down this path. Bibi Dong is not wrong, and neither are we. We don't want to be suppressed by her. And as the Pope, Bibi Dong certainly doesn't want to have a group of disobedient and powerful people under her. If I were Bibi Dong, I would do the same.
At this time, the Second Priest, Golden Crocodile Douluo, walked in from outside and said, "Great Priest, our Metal City Spirit Temple has gathered a group of 200 blacksmiths. They are currently crafting armor and weapons for us in our secret base."
"Quality must be guaranteed. I don't want our soldiers' weapons and armor to be broken by a single blow when our great mission is accomplished." Qian Daoliu warned worriedly.
"Don't worry, Great Priest. These blacksmiths are skilled and have superb technology. Many of them are even better at casting than those in the Royal Foundry. With them here, we will definitely be able to equip our soldiers with more powerful armor and sharper weapons." Golden Crocodile Douluo said with a smile.
"Very good, everything is left to time. When all the conditions are met, the day will come for us to announce the split from the Spirit Hall and rebuild a new force." Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction and said.
"Well, everything depends on time." The elders said in unison, their eyes full of longing, eagerly hoping that day would come soon so that their hard work would not be in vain.
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