Outside the Spirit Hall branch hall, the air seemed to freeze.
Bibi Dong, dressed in papal robes, slowly stepped out, her gaze sharp as lightning, first landing on Ning Liu.
What a fine young man.
This was her first impression.
Despite his young age, he showed no fear or hesitation in the face of the Pope of the Spirit Hall. His composure was something that no ordinary spirit master could possess.
Behind her, Salas didn't dare to breathe.
Bibi Dong's gaze then swept over Dugu Bo and Xu Jiushi beside Ning Liu.
Two titled Douluo.
She naturally recognized Dugu Bo, especially his signature emerald green eyes.
"The Sect Master of Liuli Heaven, Ning Liu."
Ning Liu smiled and spoke, his voice clear and resonant, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope."
Dugu Bo and Xu Jiushi, who were in Ningliu, merely cupped their hands and did not perform a grand ceremony, displaying a somewhat arrogant attitude.
Bibi Dong's purple eyes flickered slightly, and her evaluation of Ning Liu rose even higher.
This young man is quite capable to have two titled Douluo following him around.
"Sect Leader Ning, you have just established your sect and yet you have graced us with your presence. May I ask what brings you here?"
Bibi Dong's voice was unreadable, but she did not invite them into the palace. Instead, she seemed to be settling things in the square in front of the palace.
Ning Liu pretended not to notice the distance between them, and the smile on her face remained unchanged.
"I dare not presume to offer guidance."
"The Celestial Empire has just been established, and no achievements have been made yet."
"On the occasion of His Holiness the Pope's visit to Soto, Ningliu came to pay his respects."
He spoke politely, yet his words were perfectly tactful.
Bibi Dong raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.
call?
If it were truly a visit, why make such a big fuss and specifically ask to see her by name?
"Sect Leader Ning."
Bibi Dong shook her head, her voice calm but with an added air of authority.
"An honest person doesn't beat around the bush."
"Your visit today is probably not just for a simple visit."
Upon hearing this, Ning Liu's smile widened.
"His Holiness the Pope is a man of few words, and Ning Liu admires him."
"I've come here today for a reason, and it's a big one!"
"In that case, please come in over there!"
Bibi Dong spoke, then turned and walked into the hall.
Seeing this, Ning Liu smiled calmly and then led Dugu Bo and the other two inside.
After entering the hall, Bibi Dong spoke again.
"Sect Leader Ning, please speak up!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Liu smiled but did not answer directly. Instead, he scanned his surroundings as if searching for something.
A moment later, he casually walked to a stone table to the side, where a tea set for guests was placed, along with a wine pot and wine cups.
He picked up a clean wine glass and the wine jug, and poured himself a glass of amber-colored wine.
Upon seeing this, Salas's pupils contracted. He was about to reprimand them when Bibi Dong stopped him with a look.
Bibi Dong watched Ning Liu's actions quietly, wanting to see what this young man was really up to.
Ning Liu held the wine cup but did not drink it. Instead, he gently swirled the wine in the cup and began to pace around the not-so-spacious hall.
"Your Majesty may not know that the Douluo Continent may appear calm on the surface, but in reality, it is turbulent beneath the surface."
His voice drifted over, carrying a hint of inexplicable emotion.
"The two great empires, Tiandou and Xingluo, have been locked in a fierce struggle for hundreds of years, with constant border clashes. In the end, it is the innocent people who suffer the most."
"For every general's success, ten thousand bones are buried."
Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened slightly, but she didn't interrupt.
Ning Liu continued.
"Look at the nobles in various places, who have inherited their positions and occupy a lot of resources, yet they are not ambitious and prey on the local people."
"How many commoners, even commoner Soul Masters, are exceptionally talented, yet because of their humble origins, lack of connections, and lack of resources, they ultimately fade into obscurity?"
"Isn't it a tragedy that social classes are rigid and upward mobility is narrow?"
He paused, then said something truly shocking.
"Those are the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Four Sects, which sound very impressive."
"But what can they truly do for this continent, for all living beings?"
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is as wealthy as a country, but how much of their wealth is truly taken from the people and used for the people?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is known as the number one Beast Spirit Clan. Apart from maintaining their own prestige, have they ever protected the peace of any region?"
"The Haotian Sect claims to have backbone, but unfortunately, they can only cower in the shadows now."
At this moment, every word Ning Liu uttered was like a pebble thrown into Bibi Dong's heart, creating ripples.
She had to admit that everything Ning Liu said was true.
She had also thought about these issues, and many of the Spirit Hall's policies were attempts to change the status quo.
However, it still startled her to hear such a young person speak from such a macro and sharp perspective.
This young man's vision and perspective still demonstrate that he is no ordinary person.
Bibi Dong watched Ning Liu's pacing figure, her eyes becoming deep.
"Sect Leader Ning, you've said so much."
Bibi Dong finally spoke.
"What does your presence at my Spirit Hall today have to do with me?"
She didn't believe Ning Liu had only come to express his feelings about the current situation.
Upon hearing this, Ning Liu stopped, turned around, and smiled.
He held his wine glass and slowly walked towards Bibi Dong, step by step.
Salas immediately stared nervously at Ning Liu, his hand already on the soul tool at his waist.
Dugu Bo and Xu Jiushi remained calm, as if they were fully aware of what was about to happen.
Ning Liu stopped in front of Bibi Dong.
He raised his wine glass, looking towards Bibi Dong.
"People say that the emperors of the two great empires are ordained by Heaven and are destined to hold power over the continent."
"But in Ning Liu's view..."
"The throne of the Great Emperor should always be held by the virtuous and the capable!"
In an instant, Bibi Dong's pupils contracted sharply.
She vaguely guessed what Ning Liu wanted to say, but the idea was too audacious, making her somewhat hesitant to believe it.
Ning Liu's voice rang out again, filled with certainty.
"Throughout this era, who can shoulder this heavy responsibility, reshape the order of this continent, and give all living beings true fairness and hope..."
He bowed slightly, raised his wine glass even higher, and looked intently at Bibi Dong.
"Only His Holiness the Pope!"
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