"I understand." Bibi Dong nodded, then added, "There is one more thing. The situation on the continent will inevitably become more turbulent due to the rumors of gods, and various powers are stirring. Notify all Spirit Hall branches to strengthen defenses, especially in areas bordering the spheres of influence of the Star Luo Empire, Clear Sky Sect, and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Internally, there must also be a cleanup; guard against spy infiltration, especially regarding the leakage of god-related intelligence."
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope." Dai Chengfeng bowed slightly, with a smile and support in his eyes.
Bibi Dong walked to stand before him, reached out to tidy his collar for him, her voice lowering a few degrees, carrying a trace of imperceptible dependence: "You'll have to work hard again."
Dai Chengfeng took her hand, brought it to his lips to kiss lightly: "For you, I would find sweetness even in bitterness."
Just as the two had finalized their discussion and prepared to act separately, Bibi Dong suddenly felt the Tears of the Wind God on her chest become intensely hot without warning! No longer the gentle activity from before, but a hurried, warning-like scorching heat!
"What is it?" Dai Chengfeng immediately noticed something was wrong with her.
Bibi Dong covered the necklace, her complexion changing slightly: "The Tears of the Wind God... has a strong sensation! The direction is... southwest by west!" She walked quickly to the huge continent map on one side of the secret room, her fingers sweeping quickly across, "This direction... is... the border of Fasinuo Province, a mountain range area near the Haagen Daz Kingdom? What is there?"
Dai Chengfeng's expression condensed, quickly retrieving memories: "The west border of Haagen Daz Kingdom, adjacent to 'Wind Howling Rift', that is a huge earth crack stretching for hundreds of miles, where fierce gang winds that never stop blow all year round, it is a dangerous place rarely visited by humans. Legend has it that 'Wind Spirits' appear deep in the rift, and ancient books also mention there is a site of a great battle from ancient times, related to the legend of the fall of the 'God of Sky'..." He suddenly raised his head, "God of Sky... Wind God..."
The two met each other's gaze, both seeing shock and understanding in each other's eyes.
Such a strong autonomous sensation from the Tears of the Wind God was absolutely not accidental! That forgotten "Wind Howling Rift" was extremely likely to be related to the Wind God Inheritance!
"It seems we don't need to trouble ourselves searching." Bibi Dong took a deep breath, suppressing the palpitations in her heart, "It has given guidance itself."
"No time to lose." Dai Chengfeng decided immediately, "I will go prepare immediately. The Wind Howling Rift environment is dangerous, and others may have already noticed. We need to go secretly, and act quickly and decisively."
"No," Bibi Dong shook her head, eyes blazing, "This time, I will go personally."
"Dong'er?" Dai Chengfeng frowned, "Your identity is sensitive, leaving Spirit City..."
"Precisely because my identity is sensitive, I must go personally." Bibi Dong interrupted him, her tone brooking no argument, "God Inheritance is no small matter. Since the Tears of the Wind God has acknowledged me as master, this opportunity and responsibility, I must face personally. Moreover, leaving Spirit City, perhaps can temporarily avoid certain eyes in the shadows, and also let some people... relax their vigilance."
She meant something specific. The Pope leaving the city would inevitably attract attention from many parties, but may also let some lurking enemies reveal their tracks, or create some room for misjudgment for Qian Daoliu's side.
Dai Chengfeng knew her character and considerations deeply; amidst worry, he also understood this was the best choice: "Alright, I will accompany you. But we must make full preparations, and externally need a reasonable explanation."
"Naturally." Bibi Dong had already restored the Pope's calmness and wisdom, "Just use 'closed-door cultivation to break through the bottleneck' as the reason, with you 'acting as guardian'. Pope Hall daily affairs, hand over to several trusted elders to handle collaboratively, Nana learns from the side. We travel secretly."
The plan was quickly finalized. Both were decisive and swift people, immediately preparing separately.
Bibi Dong summoned Ghost Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo and several other absolutely trusted elders, as well as Hu Liena, made the "closed-door cultivation" arrangements, and secretly deployed various contingency plans and monitoring priorities during her absence.
Dai Chengfeng meanwhile quickly mobilized the most reliable dark guard forces, arranged secret travel routes, and prepared supplies and soul tools to cope with the Wind Howling Rift's special environment.
Night was deep, Spirit City was quiet and solemn under the starry sky. No one knew, a secret journey concerning God Seat Inheritance, potentially changing the continent's future landscape, was about to quietly depart under the Pope's personal leadership.
And in other corners of the continent, the undercurrents stirred up by rumors of the gods were surging faster.
Deep inside Star Luo Empire Palace, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun received encrypted intelligence from the Vast Sea direction, eyes flashing with the light of ambition.
Inside the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao and several elders looked at the secret letter transmitted back from the Extreme North, expressions serious and full of expectation.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi, Sword, and Bone Douluo were also analyzing information from all parties, planning for Tang San's safety and possible opportunities.
Overseas, Sea God Island light converged inward, but the atmosphere on the island was solemn, the Seven Great Sacred Pillar Guardians gathered together, waiting for something.
In the bloody corners of Slaughter City, someone licked the blade, listening to rumors about "God's Trial", revealing a cruel smile.
Beside the Great Star Dou Forest Life Lake, Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python looked up at the starry sky, emitting low roars, the lake surface rippling with unusual ripples.
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