Chapter 133: Bibi Dong's Transformation
Bibi Dong nodded heavily, "Yes, Master. You must have seen Qin Xuan's performance in this Sect Competition. He almost effortlessly disintegrated, divided, and weakened the Upper Three Sects, who could have potentially united to threaten our Spirit Hall."
"He exposed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's plot, forcing them to forfeit. He defeated the 'invincible' Tang Hao, shattering the Clear Sky Sect's morale before their final match."
"Whether it's his talent, his strength, or even his political and diplomatic skills among various forces, they are all evident. Moreover, the Elder Hall's Offerings and Titled Douluo Elders all highly praise Qin Xuan."
"It's clear that Qin Xuan is more suitable than this disciple to be the next Supreme Pontiff."
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, her voice firm. "This disciple has no desire to succeed as the next Supreme Pontiff. I am willing to diligently cultivate and, in the future, become a Titled Douluo Elder, or even an Offering, serving Spirit Hall for life."
Bibi Dong's words plunged Qianxun Ji into silence.
Indeed, if he were a Supreme Pontiff who wholeheartedly served Spirit Hall without personal motives, he might have even agreed to Bibi Dong's proposal.
Unfortunately, in his heart, the candidate for the next Supreme Pontiff was never Qin Xuan, nor was it Bibi Dong. It was his future child, a descendant of the Angel Clan.
And why was he, as the Spirit Hall Supreme Pontiff, holding such high authority and power—so much so that even the emperors of the Two Great Empires would show him deference—yet over 50 years old, still unmarried, and without an heir?
It was because of Bibi Dong.
It is well known that the stronger the Spirit of both parents, the higher the chance of giving birth to a talented offspring.
Only a genius like Bibi Dong, with her Twin Spirits and innate full Spirit Power, could give birth to an unparalleled descendant for his Angel Clan.
For this, he had 'painstakingly' cultivated Bibi Dong for nearly 20 years.
Although, for various reasons, Bibi Dong ultimately did not fall in love with him, her Master, this did not prevent him from reaping the rewards.
He had been patient. He had waited. But now, Qin Xuan's presence had changed everything. He saw the way Bibi Dong looked at Qin Xuan in the arena. It was an emotion he had never seen her show for Yu Xiaogang, and certainly not for him.
If he waited any longer, she might be "stolen" by that bastard. His 20-year investment would be for nothing.
Thinking of this, Qianxun Ji finally made up his mind. He turned his back to Bibi Dong and said, "This Seat understands. You may rise."
"So, Master, you agreed?" Bibi Dong slowly stood up, asking with some surprise.
She had already given up hope.
Qianxun Ji did not answer. Instead, he walked to the platform where the uppermost throne was located. He fumbled for a moment and pulled a hidden switch.
With a creaking, grinding sound, the throne moved horizontally and automatically opened, revealing a dark stone staircase leading underground.
"Come with this Seat, my good disciple. This Seat will take you to a place. After we go there, if you still insist on being with Yu Xiaogang, this Seat will not stop you."
A cold smile appeared on Qianxun Ji's sinisterly handsome face. He left these words and walked inside.
A sense of unease once again welled up in Bibi Dong's heart. Qin Xuan's words, "Be careful of your Master!" flashed through her mind.
Bibi Dong was immediately caught in immense turmoil.
He is my Master... He raised me. He gave me everything.
But Qin Xuan... he warned me. He saw this. Why would my Master take me to a secret room?
However, there was always a master-disciple relationship between them, and her words had always left room for maneuver. She had not uttered any threatening words.
With the thought that her Master would not harm her—that this must be a test, or a secret treasure—Bibi Dong ultimately stepped into the secret chamber that, in the original work, led her into the abyss.
QOne.
Qianxun Ji and Bibi Dong entered the secret chamber. Another creaking sound of mechanisms echoed, and the massive stone throne slowly slid back into place.
The secret chamber slowly closed, leaving the Supreme Pontiff Palace's assembly hall empty and silent.
And just then, as the last sliver of light was about to be extinguished, the space in the hall suddenly twisted. A pink vortex, tinged with gold, appeared out of thin air.
Three young figures emerged from the vortex: Qin Xuan, Jingni (holding A Yan), and Nong Yu.
They looked at each other, their figures flickered, and before the secret chamber entrance completely sealed, Jingni's power enveloped them, and they slipped through the crack, entering the chamber.
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace's private chamber.
This was a vast, enclosed space, even larger than the Supreme Pontiff Palace's assembly hall. It was dim, damp, and cold. It was a stark contrast to the glorious image of the Supreme Pontiff Palace in the eyes of outsiders.
The air smelled of dust and a faint, metallic tang.
The exit of the secret chamber was a massive iron door, guarded by eight Spirit Saints outside.
Inside the secret chamber, at the very center, there was a throne identical to the one in the assembly hall. Two statues of fallen angels—with torn wings and glaring, hateful eyes—guarded both sides, too awe-inspiring for mortals to look directly at.
Qianxun Ji stood before the throne, his back to the iron door, high above.
"Disciple, as this Seat's disciple, you abandoned the position of Holy Maiden for a good-for-nothing. This Seat is truly disappointed."
In the center of the secret chamber, Bibi Dong bowed respectfully and said, "Master, this disciple has disappointed you. But I will always be your disciple, always Bibi Dong of Spirit Hall."
"That's for the best. Go and see. This Master has carefully prepared a treasure for you for nearly 20 years." Qianxun Ji pointed to the bright spot behind the throne.
Bibi Dong was puzzled but still walked over to investigate. She found nothing but a dimly lit room with complete facilities... and a large bed in the center.
From the shadows, Qin Xuan, Jingni, and Nong Yu watched. Qin Xuan's blood ran cold. He had seen rooms like this in his past life's media. This was no treasure room. It was a prison. A boudoir.
"Tell your Master, what did you see?" Qianxun Ji had appeared behind Bibi Dong at some unknown point.
Bibi Dong's heart jumped. "Master, this is just an ordinary room. This disciple did not see anything different."
"No. You have already seen it." Qianxun Ji's sinisterly handsome face suddenly became distorted, his eyes filled with undisguised greed and aggression. "This room is what this Seat specially prepared for you."
This gaze... At this point, if Bibi Dong still didn't understand what Qianxun Ji intended to do, she would truly be a fool.
"Master!" she gasped, her face pale with terror. "This disciple is a bit tired and wishes to go back to rest. This disciple will take her leave first!"
She finished speaking and, without waiting for Qianxun Ji's reply, turned and fled in a rush.
"Hahahaha!" Qianxun Ji let out a cold laugh. He slowly raised his right hand and suddenly clenched his fist.
Two yellow, two purple, and five black Spirit Rings slowly rose. His fourth Spirit Ring suddenly shone brightly.
Without any warning, more than ten light-golden whips of pure energy quietly emerged from around Bibi Dong's body, intertwining like swimming snakes, instantly forming a golden cage.
It was precisely Qianxun Ji's fourth Spirit Ability, Angelic Cage.
Qianxun Ji possessed the Seraphim Spirit. Although his talent was insufficient to awaken the Angelic Domain, he had obtained an instant-cast single-target control skill called Angelic Cage.
Those bound by the Angelic Cage were as if they were in the Angelic Domain; their Spirit Power would be continuously purified. This had a great restraining effect on Spirit Masters with evil attributes.
"My... my Spirit Power... it's dissolving..." Bibi Dong was horrified, struggling as she said, "Master! Why...!"
The holy light felt like acid on her skin, neutralizing the power of her Death Spider King and Soul Eating Spider King.
"My good disciple, this Seat has given you a chance, but you did not know how to cherish it." Qianxun Ji's ghost-like voice echoed in Bibi Dong's ear.
"I never thought of betraying Spirit Hall!"
At this moment, Bibi Dong had already missed the best opportunity to escape.
If, at the moment she was trapped by the Angelic Cage, Bibi Dong had directly activated her Spirit Avatar and released her Death God Domain, she might have been able to break free.
Unfortunately, Bibi Dong was even more afraid of him than imagined. After sensing Qianxun Ji's abnormality, her first thought was not to resist, but to flee in a panic.
By the time she reacted, it was already too late. With the huge disparity in Spirit Power between her and Qianxun Ji, in a moment, most of Bibi Dong's Spirit Power had already been purified.
"But you betrayed me," Qianxun Ji came to Bibi Dong's side. He slowly raised his right hand and gently patted Bibi Dong's shoulder.
Bibi Dong weakly knelt on one knee, her Spirit Power sealed by the holy light.
"I never thought of betraying Master," Bibi Dong pleaded bitterly.
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