Doulou Dalu 95

The leader of the black-clad guards exchanged nervous glances before hesitantly responding, "Y-yes, Your Holiness… We… we couldn't find the location Elder Chrysanthemum mentioned. Over the past few days, we've lost many brothers, but we've still found nothing..."

"A bunch of useless trash! Die!"

Qian Xunji's expression twisted with rage as his powerful soul force exploded. A dazzling holy light materialized in the air and instantly struck down all the kneeling black-clad guards.

Dozens of corpses now lay lifeless on the grand hall's floor.

Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Holiness, your injuries have not fully healed. There's no need to get so worked up over this matter. Old Ghost and Heisha should be back soon; they might bring good news."

Just as he finished speaking, Ghost Douluo and Heisha entered the hall. Qian Xunji immediately asked, "Elder Ghost, any updates? Has my father agreed to help?"

Ghost Douluo respectfully bowed but spoke with regret, "We have received a response from the Grand Worshipper. He advises Your Holiness not to act recklessly. The Star Dou Forest harbors more than one hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast. His Excellency believes we should wait for his seclusion to end before making any moves."

Hearing this, Qian Xunji's expression darkened further. He slammed his hand on the armrest and cursed, "That old bastard! He doesn't understand how much Xiao Dong means to me. No matter the cost, I will bring her back!"

Ghost Douluo and Heisha exchanged a glance but remained silent. It was not the first time Qian Xunji had cursed Qian Daoliu. This was nothing new.

However, deep down, Ghost Douluo felt a sense of disdain. He worried that under Qian Xunji's leadership, the Spirit Hall would eventually decline. He even believed that if Bibi Dong returned and took over as Pope sooner, it would be a blessing. Her talent was unmatched among the younger generation of soul masters, and at this rate, she might even become the next peerless Douluo—or perhaps even the first person in millennia to attain godhood.

With this thought, Ghost Douluo quickly said, "Your Holiness, there's no need for concern. Although the Grand Worshipper remains in seclusion, the Third Worshipper, who specializes in breaking illusions and formations, has just returned. With his abilities, we will surely locate the Saintess' whereabouts."

Qian Xunji's eyes lit up with excitement. "Then what are we waiting for? Have the Third Worshipper gather all the Title Douluos and Soul Douluos from the Pope's Hall and the Elder Hall. We march for the Star Dou Forest immediately!"

Ghost Douluo hesitated. "Your Holiness, this may not be the best course of action. With the Grand Worshipper in seclusion and the Second Worshipper still in Battle Soul Mountain, we cannot summon Dragon Subduing Douluo and Thousand-Jin Douluo without their approval. Even if we bring the others, there's no guarantee we can retrieve the Saintess. The risk is too high…"

Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly agreed, "Exactly! Based on what Old Ghost and I know about that rabbit, I believe it is the legendary Soft Bone Rabbit, a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast from the Star Dou Forest. That creature has powerful abilities—it disrupted our martial soul fusion technique and drained our soul power. Moreover, we must consider the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, the kings of the forest. Unless the Grand Worshipper and Second Worshipper act, even if we all mobilize, we may not gain any advantage."

Qian Xunji's expression turned rigid. He was well aware of the dangers in the core region of the Star Dou Forest. It was home to countless powerful ten-thousand-year soul beasts. Ancient records even spoke of the "Ten Great Beasts," though no such creatures had been seen in the past hundred years. Still, few dared to venture into the forest's depths.

Remembering the humiliation he suffered at Battle Soul Mountain, Qian Xunji's eyes burned red with fury. His chest ached from his injuries as he roared in frustration.

"Why is that useless brat under the protection of a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast? Am I truly powerless against him? I swear, no matter the cost, I will bring the Saintess back! And as for that brat—I will make sure he suffers until he begs for death!"

Ghost Douluo and Heisha exchanged another glance. This time, Heisha stepped forward and said, "Your Holiness, we may not need to use brute force. There is another way."

"What is it? Speak!" Qian Xunji demanded impatiently. He trusted Heisha deeply, knowing him to be exceptionally cunning.

Heisha, still wearing his mask, spoke in a low voice. "Today, I captured a girl. Your Holiness, please take a look."

He turned to the side, and a group of guards dragged a blue-clad girl into the grand hall.

"It's her—the girl with the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul!" Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately recognized her as Ye Keke.

Qian Xunji's expression shifted. He was excited for a moment but then looked disappointed. "Capturing a girl with the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul is good, but how does this help us retrieve the Saintess?"

Heisha smirked beneath his mask. "Your Holiness, have you forgotten? This girl is Lin Fan's companion. I've already investigated—before Battle Soul Mountain, she was his senior sister in the same sect. He has two other senior sisters: Liu Erlong of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and Shui Yue of the Ice Phoenix Clan. The good news is that both of them have already left the Clear Sky Sect."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes gleamed with realization. Smiling slyly, he said, "Ah… that brat seems to be quite popular with the ladies. Back in the Star Dou Forest, his senior sisters risked their lives to protect him. Since that's the case, why not capture those two as well? If he refuses to hand over the Saintess, we can make him watch as his beloved senior sisters suffer!"

"Chrysanthemum Elder is absolutely right," Heisha added darkly. "Furthermore, I have also discovered his family's whereabouts. He comes from the Lin Clan in Jiuyang City. His parents and elder sister are still there. If we capture them… heh, why would we need to launch an all-out attack?"

"Excellent, Heisha! This is why I trust you the most!" Qian Xunji laughed maliciously, his face twisting in delight. "If you succeed, I will reward you with three spirit bones!"

"Thank you, Your Holiness."

Heisha's voice remained eerily cold. "I will personally lead a team to Jiuyang City. As for the two girls, I'll leave them to Elder Chrysanthemum."

"Consider it done! Capturing those two will be as easy as fishing them out of water," Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled, his voice carrying an unsettling charm.

(These three girls will be fine—they will become the secondary female leads, serving Queen Bibi Dong and being loved by Lin Fan. Stay tuned for chapter 200, you won't be disappointed!)