Deep inside the Papal Palace, the atmosphere was oppressively suffocating.
Bibi Dong sat high on her throne, her magnificent robes unable to completely conceal her slightly protruding belly.
Her face was even paler than before, and her pregnancy symptoms seemed particularly severe. The nausea and fatigue that came from time to time made her feel extremely bad.
"Damn it! I never thought pregnancy would be so troublesome!"
Not only was she vomiting everything she ate, but she was also extremely exhausted! Even her cultivation process was significantly disrupted.
What bothered her even more was the top-secret dossier that had just been compiled and sent by the intelligence department.
The file contains a detailed record of the latest analysis of "Holy Light Messenger" Ling Ye:
The age and physical characteristics closely match those of the person from that night.
It possesses a martial soul with ultimate light and life attributes, suspected to be at the god level, consistent with the aura sensed that night.
His strength increased at an alarming rate, from "suspected Soul King" to "severely injuring a Soul Douluo with one punch" and then to "repelling the mysterious killing god of the Slaughter City".
It possesses at least one unknown "golden spirit ring," defying conventional wisdom.
They are suspected of possessing a powerful healing and purification ability.
His whereabouts are shrouded in mystery, and he is connected with various forces, including Zhu Zhuqing, a remnant of the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire, a traitor of the Spirit Hall, and Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo.
Each piece of information corroborates the others, ultimately pointing to an undeniable conclusion.
This young man, who goes by the alias Ling Ye and is known as the "Messenger of Holy Light," is the man who defiled her that night and made her pregnant with his illegitimate child!
Bang!
Bibi Dong slammed the dossier to the ground, her chest heaving violently, her purple eyes blazing with rage, a mixture of intense humiliation and a complex, agitated feeling that even she herself loathed.
"Damn it! How dare you!"
"That bastard! Not only has his strength improved so quickly, but he's also causing trouble everywhere and getting entangled with so many women!"
She automatically ignored the fact that she was the one who sent people to hunt her down first, and even her focus changed.
Especially when she felt the little life inside her move slightly, seemingly uneasy because of her mother's emotional fluctuations, her mood became even more chaotic.
She reached out and touched her lower abdomen, her expression full of complex emotions! Her heart was also in turmoil.
Kill him? He must be killed! This shame must be washed away with blood!
But this child... this child who possesses such a powerful and pure life force that even she feels a sense of awe... should we really destroy him along with her?
Moreover, capturing him alive might allow us to extract the secrets of his mysterious martial spirit and rapid growth? Perhaps... he could even alleviate this damned pregnancy discomfort?
The thought flashed through her mind, but she immediately suppressed it. She didn't like being unable to control or take the lead, especially in certain aspects.
A fierce battle of extremely contradictory emotions raged in her mind.
Ultimately, the Pope's reason and deep-seated ambition prevailed slightly.
She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging murderous intent and nausea, and said in an icy voice, "Summon Ghost and Moon Pass to see me."
Soon, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo appeared silently in the hall, kneeling on one knee: "Your Holiness the Pope."
They could sense that the Pope was in a terrible mood. He kept his head down and didn't dare to breathe, for fear that Bibi Dong would take her anger out on them.
Bibi Dong's icy gaze swept over the two of them: "The target has been confirmed; it's that 'Holy Light Messenger' Ling Ye. He's likely on his way to Heaven Dou City right now."
Kiku and Oni felt a chill run down their spines. Were they finally about to face off?
"I hereby order you two to personally lead a team of twenty elite warriors at the Soul Saint level or above, carrying the 'Soul-Binding Lock' and the 'God-Binding Net,' to the vicinity of Heaven Dou City. You must bring him back to me!" Bibi Dong's voice was filled with gritted teeth. "Remember, he must be alive! Bring him back unharmed! If you fail and he escapes, or if he suffers irreversible injuries, you... will come to me with your heads!"
The "Soul-Binding Lock" and the "God-Binding Net" are top-tier soul-binding artifacts treasured by the Spirit Hall, specifically designed to capture powerful soul masters. Even a Title Douluo would find it difficult to break free once locked up.
Bibi Dong has really gone all out this time, determined to win!
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing the solemnity and a hint of confusion in each other's eyes.
His Holiness the Pope seems to be taking this kid too seriously? Not only does he want to capture him alive, but he also wants him to be completely unharmed?
But they dared not ask any further questions and immediately accepted the order respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty! Your subordinates will certainly complete the mission!"
"Go." Bibi Dong waved her hand, closed her eyes wearily, leaned back on the throne, and gently rubbed her aching temples.
The discomforts of pregnancy and the inner turmoil made her feel weaker and more irritable than ever before.
Gui and Ju bowed and withdrew, then immediately went to gather their men and prepare to depart.
Stepping out of the Papal Palace, Yue Guan couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Old Ghost, His Majesty's order... is a bit strange. Even if that kid is wicked, is it worth it for both of us to take action together, and even bring the Soul-Sealing Lock?"
Ghost Douluo's face was obscured by shadows, and his voice was hoarse: "His Majesty has his own reasons. Just carry out the order. However, that kid was able to repel that monster from the City of Slaughter, so he is no pushover. We must be careful on this trip and not underestimate him."
"Hmph, no matter how powerful he is, he's just a Soul King. With the help of two Title Douluos like us, do you think he can turn the world upside down?" Although Yue Guan said this, his eyes became much more serious.
Soon, a luxurious capture team consisting of two Title Douluos and twenty elite Soul Saints quietly left Wuhun City, like an invisible net being cast towards Tiandou City.
At this moment, Ling Ye was leisurely heading towards Heaven Dou City, unaware that the Spirit Hall had mobilized its highest-level lineup to "invite" him.
A storm is brewing against him.
He originally planned to go back to find Zhu Zhuqing and take her to Tiandou City, but thinking of the information Hu Liena gave him, he worried that Bibi Dong might do something outrageous.
However, Zhu Zhuqing would be implicated and in danger if she followed him.
It would be better to let her wait and focus on her cultivation until he has established himself, and then go find her.
Just as he was passing through a complex canyon area, the Dugu Guest Elder token in his arms suddenly became slightly warm, transmitting a very subtle mental message, consisting of only four words:
"Watch out, this could be a trap!"
Ling Ye abruptly stopped, his eyes instantly sharpening like knives.
What the heck?!
Is it a scam? Who's behind it?
Heavenly Dou City? Or... somewhere else?
He slowly raised his head and looked at the seemingly calm canyon in front of him, where the powerful perception of the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul quietly spread out.
There seemed to be a faint, almost imperceptible, murderous intent permeating the air.
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