Bibi Dong looked at Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen coldly. Although the people standing in front of her were two of the three top clan leaders, she had no intention of backing down. "Clan Head Ning, Clan Leader Yu, please respect yourselves. If you continue to stop them, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will become enemies of the Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted. Bibi Dong's words were undoubtedly heavy. While the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had a deep foundation and immense wealth, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was known for its mighty beast spirit, neither clan was willing to make enemies with the Spirit Hall. Ning Fengzhi raised his hand to stop Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo from blocking him. He sighed lightly and stepped aside.
It was all an act; this level of performance was sufficient.
"Wait a minute" Yu Xiaogang shouted, striding forward. He reached the front of the Shrek Seven Devils and raised his wrist, revealing the elder token in his palm. "I am also one of the elders of the Spirit Hall, and I have the right to know the truth of the matter. Your Holiness, what gives you the right to arrest my student?"
Yu Xiaogang's courage came from his favored status. Everyone knew that he wasn't truly an elder, but his boldness came from his certainty that Bibi Dong wouldn't dare harm him. As expected, Bibi Dong's expression softened slightly at his audacity. Her tone slowed as she responded, "Do you want to know why? I'll tell you. If she were merely a student of Shrek Academy, I would never have touched her. But if she is a soul beast in human form, then I have every right to take her down."
"What did you say?" Yu Xiaogang exclaimed, turning to look at Xiao Wu. The other Shrek Seven Devils, apart from Tang San, all wore expressions of shock.
Though it was delayed, Tang San, who had entered the third level with his Purple Demon Eye, had already uncovered Xiao Wu's identity.
For a soul beast to transform into human form, it could only mean one thing: that soul beast had cultivated for over 100,000 years.
At this moment, Xiao Wu stopped hiding her identity. She stared coldly at Pope Bibi Dong, her beautiful face frozen in anger.
Bibi Dong glared at Xiao Wu "If I'm not mistaken, you are the fish that slipped through the net all those years ago."
Xiao Wu's eyes darkened with deep resentment "Yes, you are right. I am the fish that slipped through the net."
Bibi Dong sneered "I never expected you to come to me willingly."
Years ago, Xiao Wu's mother had been hunted by Bibi Dong, and her desperate resistance before her death had given Xiao Wu a chance to escape.
Since then, Xiao Wu had been on the run. But today, she no longer wished to flee. If it meant death, then so be it.
Tang San stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Xiao Wu. Though he wasn't particularly kind to others, for Xiao Wu, he never doubted his true feelings and would not speculate on her intentions.
But today's situation had nothing to do with him, and he wasn't going to directly offend the Spirit Hall on their behalf.
As Ma Hongjun and the others readied themselves to step forward in support, a powerful soul pressure locked onto Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, Meng Yiran, and Oscar, making it impossible for them to move.
It was Dragon Duke Meng Shu. As an 88th-level Soul Douluo, he sensed Xiao Wu's aura the moment it leaked, knowing the situation would not resolve peacefully. But he couldn't allow these children to act rashly.
The Spirit Hall's target was obviously Xiao Wu and Tang San. As long as they didn't seek their own demise, the Spirit Hall wouldn't harm them.
Jun Tianlin nodded at Dragon Duke. He was absolutely right. Tang Hao would come soon, so there was no need to get involved in this conflict.
Though Dragon Duke could easily restrain the children with his soul power, he couldn't do the same with the two Soul Saints, Flender and Liu Erlong. As a result, the Golden Iron Triangle formed once again, and the martial soul fusion skill, Sacred Dragon, was summoned.
Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang with a complex expression. Taking a deep breath, her eyes suddenly grew sharp.
She glared at Yu Xiaogang and ordered "Take him down. Kill anyone who stands in the way." As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, she couldn't publicly relinquish a 100,000-year soul beast for an honorary elder. At most, she would find a way to save Yu Xiaogang's life. As for the others, they were dispensable.
The Sacred Dragon faced off against the two titled Douluo, but the trio's martial soul fusion wasn't strong enough. Yu Xiaogang, only at level 29, was easily overpowered by the two Douluo.
Qin Ming clenched his right fist as if preparing to intervene but quickly relaxed his hand. This time was different. The Spirit Hall wasn't attacking Shrek for no reason. They were simply hunting a soul beast, which was a natural part of life in Douluo Continent. If the Spirit Hall could do it, so could he.
He had already repaid Flender's kindness to him. His life now belonged to Jun Tianlin, who had saved him.
As Qin Ming stared at the unfolding situation with a pained expression, Jun Tianlin sighed. If Flender were to die here today, Qin Ming would undoubtedly carry that guilt for the rest of his life. Though Jun didn't wish to interfere, he had no choice but to do so.
With a powerful surge of soul power, Jun Tianlin used his third soul skill Flow Of Purity
But instead of targeting Ju Gui, he focused on the Golden Iron Triangle. Surrounded by the barrier of Flow Of Purity, their martial soul fusion skill was immediately dispelled.
Without the Sacred Dragon, Chrysanthemum Douluo struck all three people with a single blow, sending them sprawling.
"Jun Tianlin, what are you doing? Do you want to be a lackey of the Spirit Hall?" Liu Erlong stood up weakly, her voice filled with hatred.
Yu Yuanzhen nearly had a heart attack at her reckless words. She had no idea how many Spirit Hall soul masters were in the area. Calling them all lackeys was sheer madness.
Jun Tianlin ignored her, turning his gaze to Yu Xiaogang "Soul bone skill, Capture the Heart."
For someone with only level 29 spirit power, it was child's play for Jun to control him.
Yu Xiaogang, who had been blocking Tang San, suddenly fell to his knees "Your Holiness, I was reckless just now. I acted hastily because of my students. As an honorary elder of the Spirit Hall, I should have acted more thoughtfully. Please forgive my impulsiveness."
"Xiaogang, what are you talking about?" Flender and Liu Erlong were both shocked, angry, and confused.
Even Bibi Dong and Tang San were puzzled by Yu Xiaogang's sudden change of attitude. They all knew him to be stubborn and determined. How could he have changed so easily?
Unless someone had intervened.
Bibi Dong looked at Jun Tianlin, sensing the mental fluctuation. He must have used some special soul skills to control Yu Xiaogang. This worked out well for her, as she could now use Yu Xiaogang's change to justify letting him go "Elder Chrysanthemum is eager to protect his disciples. I understand. Since you acknowledge your mistake, I will forgive you this time. Please leave."
"Yes!" Yu Xiaogang responded and stepped aside.
Jun Tianlin then glanced at Bibi Dong and looked at Flender. Bibi Dong smiled faintly as she unleashed a powerful mental attack on Flender, knocking him unconscious in an instant.
Jun Tianlin smiled in satisfaction. He had worked with her tacitly. His goal was always to save Flender. Now, after today, Qin Ming would no longer feel guilty towards Flender. However, with most of his mental power sealed, Jun couldn't fully control the Soul Saint master.
So, he had made the exchange. He saved Yu Xiaogang, while Bibi Dong took care of Flender.
As for Liu Erlong? Well, she was of no concern to them.