Outside the Pope's Hall, a crowd had gathered. At first glance, people saw Yu Xiaogang being beaten to a pulp on the ground. For a moment, everyone cast sympathetic glances at him. Yu Xiaogang looked utterly disheveled, like a poor beggar.
However, after learning about Yu Xiaogang's earlier actions, the crowd's sympathy turned to anger. They were furious and wished they could beat him to death themselves. How dare this man call Her Majesty the Pope by her name and try to force his way into the Pope's Hall!
Soon, more people joined in, throwing punches and kicks at Yu Xiaogang, who was curled up on the ground, trying to shield himself. The air was filled with his cries of pain.
"What are you all doing?"
At that moment, a black light flashed to the entrance of the Pope's Hall.
Everyone stopped when they saw Ghost Douluo arriving.
"Elder Ghost, this man..."
After hearing the explanation, Ghost Douluo frowned.
He signaled for the crowd to disperse. Yu Xiaogang was now covered in blood, his clothes in tatters, lying in a pool of blood. After being beaten for so long, he was on the verge of death.
"I... I'll tell Bibi Dong... to punish you..."
Yu Xiaogang weakly spoke and then pulled out a blood-stained Pope's Token from his pocket.
When Yu Xiaogang revealed the Pope's Token, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. How could this ragged beggar possess the Pope's Token?
The Spirit Hall disciples were all too familiar with the Pope's Token, a symbol of supreme authority.
For a moment, the Spirit Hall disciples who had attacked Yu Xiaogang were filled with dread. But Ghost Douluo wasn't fooled. He stepped forward to inspect the token, taking the Haotian Token from Yu Xiaogang's hand.
"It is indeed the Pope's Token," Ghost Douluo confirmed.
His words caused an uproar. Beating a "Spirit Hall Elder" would surely lead to severe consequences.
"Yu Xiaogang?" After examining him for a while, Ghost Douluo finally recognized the man lying in a pool of blood.
"Who is Yu Xiaogang?"
"That guy who was expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. A so-called 'master' whose soul power is permanently stuck at level 29."
"He's been quite infamous lately. I heard he's become a laughingstock in Heaven Dou City, a useless guy who loves to bark."
"..."
"..."
The crowd chattered among themselves, and the previously tense atmosphere dissipated.
"Take him inside," Ghost Douluo ordered, holding the Clear Sky Token in one hand.
---
In front of Bibi Dong's bedroom, Ye Hao sat on a bench. From his vantage point, he could clearly see everything happening below. Watching Yu Xiaogang being carried away, Ye Hao couldn't help but laugh.
"Yu Xiaogang is such a joke. If he had just shown the Pope's Token earlier, he wouldn't have gotten beaten up. Why did he have to act so tough? Was he asking for it?" Ye Hao chuckled.
"Yu Xiaogang must be here to see my mother and try to get the secret of cultivating a twin martial soul."
"Hmm?"
Something in Bibi Dong's bedroom caught Ye Hao's attention.
"Sorry," Ye Hao muttered.
He tiptoed into the bedroom. The room was warm and cozy, with everything neatly arranged. The overall theme was a soft purple, and the air was filled with a soothing fragrance.
"Wow!" Ye Hao's eyes widened as he approached a portrait on the wall.
The portrait depicted his mother, Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
She was dressed in a gold-embroidered robe, wearing a purple-gold crown, and holding a two-meter-long scepter adorned with countless gems. Her skin was fair and delicate, her beauty beyond perfection, and her noble aura could move even other women.
Just from the portrait, Ye Hao felt a chill run down his spine.
Looking at his mother's exquisite features in the portrait, Ye Hao turned to a mirror and examined himself.
"Choosing Bibi Dong was definitely the right decision," Ye Hao smiled.
"Since Yu Xiaogang is here to see my mother, why not play along and have some fun with him?"
Ye Hao quickly came up with a plan. He took out the Death God's Heart and, using the portrait of his mother as a reference, began to simulate her appearance, expressions, and even her body features, down to every strand of hair.
Six mirrors appeared before him, and Ye Hao carefully observed the "Bibi Dong" in the reflections before nodding in satisfaction.
To test it out, Ye Hao raised his right hand, and the "Bibi Dong" in the mirror mimicked the action. Delighted, Ye Hao quickly stored the Death God's Heart.
He left the bedroom and made his way to the grand hall where his mother usually held meetings.
When Ye Hao arrived at the grand hall of the Pope's Hall, he was immediately awestruck.
The throne symbolizing the Pope's authority stood before him. Standing below it, Ye Hao felt as if he were in the presence of royalty, imagining his mother sitting on the throne, issuing commands. The thought alone was overwhelming.
Step by step, Ye Hao approached the throne. He reached out and touched the cold seat.
Standing at the top and looking down at the entire hall, he felt a sense of dominance, as if the entire continent was at his feet.
"Strange, why can't I detect Xiao Hong's exact location?" Ye Hao wondered.
At that moment, Bibi Dong and Xiao Hong were in the Rakshasa Secret Realm, so Ye Hao couldn't sense them.
"I want to see Bibi Dong! I'll make you pay!"
The commotion outside snapped Ye Hao out of his thoughts.
"Yu Xiaogang, he's really here."
Outside, Yu Xiaogang, covered in injuries, dragged himself to the entrance of the Pope's Hall.
Yu Xiaogang, the indestructible cockroach, with a face as thick as a wall.
Despite being beaten so badly, he could still walk. Yu Xiaogang was truly one of a kind.
Holding the Pope's Token in one hand, he walked with an exaggerated swagger, extremely arrogant!
With the authority of the Pope's Token, Yu Xiaogang passed through unimpeded. Along the way, Spirit Hall disciples immediately stopped and saluted upon seeing the token.
As he walked, Yu Xiaogang arrived at the entrance of the Pope's Hall. Gazing at the world outside the door, he fell into a daze, lost in thought, reminiscing about his days in the Spirit Hall.
The two Holy Knights guarding the door didn't stop him, allowing Yu Xiaogang to push the door open and enter.
Entering the spacious hall, Ye Hao sat on the Pope's throne. Using the projection from the Death God's Heart, from Yu Xiaogang's perspective, it looked as if Bibi Dong was sitting on the throne.
Yu Xiaogang looked up at "Bibi Dong," feeling as if everything had become unreal.
"You're here," Ye Hao, sitting on the throne, spoke indifferently.
Having never met his mother, Ye Hao had to ask around to find Hu Liena. After locating her, he asked her to mimic his mother's mannerisms and say a few lines.
At first, Hu Liena was puzzled, but given Ye Hao's status, she reluctantly complied.
Yu Xiaogang shuddered, "Your voice... it's changed..."
Sitting on the throne, Ye Hao felt awkward. Damn it, finding a voice actor wasn't easy.
"After more than ten years, haven't you changed too?" Ye Hao forced himself to say.
"Yes, everything has changed," Yu Xiaogang said with a look of melancholy.
"How have you been all these years?"
"Bibi Dong" smiled slightly, "What's not good about being above everyone else? Yu Xiaogang, I'm really curious. You, who always choose to run away when faced with difficulties, how did you muster the courage to come to me today?"
Yu Xiaogang was stunned for a moment, then clenched his fists. He looked up at "Bibi Dong" sitting on the throne, gritted his teeth, and said, "I wasn't running away..."
"Not running away?" "Bibi Dong" laughed. "You, a so-called 'master' with a soul power permanently stuck at level 29, were expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and vowed to make your clan regret it one day. Yet, after all these years, you're still penniless. Isn't that escaping reality?"
"You could marry your cousin, disregarding ethics, but on your wedding day, your uncle suddenly appeared. Weren't you running away then?"
"Yu Xiaogang, you're deceiving yourself!"
Yu Xiaogang's face twisted in anger, and he looked at "Bibi Dong" with resentment.
"I wasn't!"
"Bibi Dong" frowned slightly, and a powerful aura emanated from her, causing Yu Xiaogang to stagger.
"Only the weak resort to roaring. Yu Xiaogang, you've truly disappointed me."
Yu Xiaogang struggled to speak, "Although Erlong and I are siblings, we are currently spiritual partners. It's not as you say."
"Bibi Dong" sneered, "Spiritual partners? What a joke. How could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan produce two people like you who disregard ethics? You've brought shame to this ancient family."
"Yu Xiaogang, think back. Every night, when you and your cousin engage in those indescribable acts, don't you often think about..."
"She is your cousin, your own flesh and blood. How could you do such things?"
"Shut up!" Yu Xiaogang trembled, his voice shaking.
"Bibi Dong's" words were like knives, cutting deep into Yu Xiaogang's heart, making him bleed inside.
"Touched a nerve, didn't I? Yu Xiaogang, even you have your moments of pain."
"Bibi Dong" smiled slightly, "Speak, why have you come to see me?"
---
Meanwhile, in Bibi Dong's bedroom.
A purple, evil-tinged doorframe slowly opened, and Bibi Dong and Xiao Hong stepped out.
"As long as you follow the steps in your cultivation, there shouldn't be any problems," Xiao Hong grinned.
Bibi Dong nodded, "Thank you. My son is truly lucky to have you by his side, assisting him. As a mother, I can rest easy."
"Wait! Someone has been in this room..." Xiao Hong sniffed the ground, checking every corner.
"Someone has been here?" Bibi Dong frowned slightly.
Xiao Hong's dog face froze for a moment, but after a careful sniff, its mouth stretched into a wide grin.
"Don't worry, it's your precious son."
"My son?" Bibi Dong was stunned. "You mean Ye Hao? Hao'er has come to the Spirit Hall?"
"Yes," Xiao Hong nodded confidently. "Hao'er is already here. Let me sense him."
Xiao Hong closed its eyes, establishing a connection with the Death God's Heart. Bibi Dong's heart raced, and she even felt short of breath.
Finally, they would meet! This was a day she had been longing for.
"He's in the grand hall of the Pope's Hall. Let's go there."
"The grand hall? What is Hao'er doing there?"
Xiao Hong's expression darkened. "Yu Xiaogang is also there."
"Yu Xiaogang." At the mention of that name, Bibi Dong's heart sank.
During her recent conversations with Xiao Hong, especially after learning that Yu Xiaogang was now going to extreme lengths to kill Ye Hao and had conspired with Tang Hao and his son to target Ye Hao, Bibi Dong's opinion of Yu Xiaogang had completely changed.
A wolf in sheep's clothing!
The sweet talk from back then had now revealed its true fangs.
Moreover, Yu Xiaogang's recent absurd actions had caused an uproar across the continent, leaving even Bibi Dong feeling embarrassed.
Yet, Yu Xiaogang remained shameless, continuing down his path of self-destruction.
This time, for Tang San's sake, he had the audacity to come to her, asking for the method to cultivate a twin martial soul.
Bibi Dong had no words for this.
"Let's go and see how Hao'er deals with that shameless man," Bibi Dong said with a calm expression.
Xiao Hong silently followed behind her.
Along the way, Bibi Dong remained silent, while Xiao Hong could feel the simmering anger building up inside her, ready to erupt at any moment.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Pope's Hall.
The two Holy Knights guarding the door were puzzled. Wasn't Her Holiness the Pope inside? How...
Bibi Dong waved her hand, signaling them to remain silent and step aside.
Although confused, the knights obeyed, stepping back.
Bibi Dong approached the door and began to listen intently. Xiao Hong also listened closely. Hao'er was up to something, and this time, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't be able to escape.
---
Inside the Pope's Hall, Yu Xiaogang felt utterly humiliated. He stood up in silence.
"Bibi Dong, I would like to ask, how did you overcome the challenges of cultivating a twin martial soul?"
"Bibi Dong" coldly replied, "Address me as Her Holiness the Pope."
"Yes," Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth. "Her Holiness... the Pope."
"Yu Xiaogang, don't think I don't know what you're up to."
"Bibi Dong" sneered, "I've heard that Shrek Academy has a disciple from the Clear Sky Clan. At such a young age, he's already a Soul King with a soul power of level 52, possessing a twin martial soul. He even had the audacity to add soul rings to his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. I must say, he's quite bold."
"Isn't that the purpose of your visit?"
"Yes, please tell me the method to cultivate a twin martial soul," Yu Xiaogang nodded, his expression filled with urgency.
"Why should I tell you?"
"Bibi Dong's" domineering attitude made Yu Xiaogang feel even more humiliated.
"I..."
"I took a great risk coming to the Spirit Hall this time. Your son is utterly wicked! He ruined me! He made me a laughingstock in Heaven Dou City, tarnished my reputation, and left me unable to hold my head high!" Yu Xiaogang said indignantly.
"Bibi Dong's" face filled with anger. She raised her right hand, and an inexplicable pressure forced Yu Xiaogang to collapse to the ground, unable to move.
"Made you unable to hold your head high? Have you ever held your head high to begin with?"
"..." Yu Xiaogang remained silent, his heart pierced once again.
"Is this the truth behind your schemes to kill my son?"
Yu Xiaogang was stunned. "Bibi Dong, what do you mean?"
"Still playing dumb? Then I'll make sure you die with clarity."
"Bibi Dong" slowly said, "There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters. That phrase came from you. You're a well-known waste, insulting yourself. You're truly one of a kind."
"All your so-called knowledge is plagiarized from the Spirit Hall. Yet, you go around deceiving people, hoping to gain recognition from your clan through this path of theory that no one has ever walked. From the beginning, we've all been deceived by you."
"No!" Yu Xiaogang roared. "I once loved you!"
"Love?"
"Bibi Dong" laughed coldly. "Someone like you dares to speak of love?"
"Yu Xiaogang, you are so shameless that you would even sleep with your own cousin. It only makes me feel disgusted. As for your so-called spiritual partnership, it's just an excuse you prepared to shield yourself from the judgment of the world."
"Ethics are ethics. Someone like you, who tramples on ethics, deserves to be condemned by everyone."
Yu Xiaogang felt a sweet taste in his mouth, and the next second, he spat out blood. His heart had been pierced once again.
"I didn't come here for this. I hope you can consider our past relationship and tell me the method to cultivate a twin martial soul. I really need it..." Yu Xiaogang's eyes were filled with confusion, and he lowered his head. He had no face left to show.
"Bibi Dong's" words had completely shattered Yu Xiaogang's heart.
Outside the door, the real Bibi Dong listened with a dark expression.
"Wait, let's listen a bit longer," Xiao Hong whispered, stopping Bibi Dong from rushing into the hall.
"I'm afraid I can't hold back. This Yu Xiaogang has the audacity to ask me about the method to cultivate a twin martial soul. He's only doing this for his disciple, Tang San, who has a twin martial soul. Once Tang San becomes a Titled Douluo, he'll come seeking revenge against the Spirit Hall, won't he?" Bibi Dong was at her limit. Ye Hao's words had completely humiliated Yu Xiaogang and revealed his true nature to Bibi Dong.
Disgust. Bibi Dong felt nothing but disgust for Yu Xiaogang.
"I understand how you feel, but let's listen a bit more. I feel like Hao'er has something big planned."
Bibi Dong had no choice but to grit her teeth and continue listening.
Inside the hall, the conversation between Yu Xiaogang and "Bibi Dong" continued...
"Bibi Dong, I've already fallen this low. What more do you want from me?" Yu Xiaogang chose to throw away his dignity, even kneeling to beg.
However, "Bibi Dong" had been watching the entire scene with amusement, completely unmoved by Yu Xiaogang's desperate actions.
"Yu Xiaogang, you're nothing but a clown now."
"Bibi Dong" smiled, "Even if I told you the method to cultivate a twin martial soul, what difference would it make? Do you think your disciple will have the chance to hear it?"
Yu Xiaogang froze, trembling as he looked at "Bibi Dong."
"What... what do you mean?"
A sense of foreboding rose in his heart.
"I might as well tell you. On the path to the Spirit Hall, I've already set a trap. The target is your disciple. I assure you, he won't make it here alive."
At this moment, the last line of defense in Yu Xiaogang's heart was completely shattered.
"Bibi Dong! You've gone too far!"
"I've never had a child of my own. Tang San is like a son to me. If anything happens to him, no matter what, I will spend the rest of my life destroying the Spirit Hall!" Yu Xiaogang swore a vicious oath.
"With what?"
"Bibi Dong" laughed disdainfully, "A level 29 waste like you, dreaming of destroying the entire Spirit Hall? You're delusional."
"You incited Tai Tan, hoping to use the Strength Clan to teach my son a lesson."
"I didn't!" Yu Xiaogang flatly denied, his shamelessness beyond imagination.
"You didn't?"
"Bibi Dong's" gaze turned icy, "Then why was the Strength Clan destroyed? It's all because of you!"
"If you hadn't incited the Strength Clan, they wouldn't have been annihilated."
"The root of all evil—Yu—Xiao—Gang!"
"I..." Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, trembling with rage.
"Hahahahaha!!!" Yu Xiaogang suddenly laughed, loudly and maniacally.
"You don't know this yet, but I've already secretly discussed with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao. When your son is halfway here, they will attack together. Even if your son has a Titled Douluo protecting him, who in this world can stand against the Twin Stars of Haotian!"
"Bibi Dong!" Yu Xiaogang laughed evilly, "You made me lose my disciple. Now, I'll make you experience the pain of losing a child! I'll use your son's blood to wash away my shame!!!"
"Hahahahaha!!!"
"Hahahahaha!!!"
Yu Xiaogang had completely lost his mind...
"Bibi Dong" remained calm, her expression serene.
"Yu Xiaogang, do you even know who I am?"
With that, under Yu Xiaogang's shocked gaze, Ye Hao quietly appeared before him.
"You..." Yu Xiaogang's eyes trembled. He rubbed his eyes, confirming that the person sitting before him wasn't Bibi Dong but Ye Hao. Instantly, he was no longer calm.
"Yu Xiaogang, you truly amaze me. How could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan produce a monster like you? If Shrek Academy is a school for monsters, then you, Yu Xiaogang, are the real monster—a loudmouth with no real skills, arrogant and always pointing fingers at others."
"Ye Hao!!!" Yu Xiaogang stood up, staring in disbelief.
"How could you be at the Spirit Hall? And who was that Bibi Dong just now?" Yu Xiaogang's eyes trembled, his entire body shaking violently.
"My mother sent me a letter, asking me to come to the Spirit Hall early, so I did."
Ye Hao smiled slightly, "Yu Xiaogang, you're ruthless, truly ruthless. To get rid of me, you first incited the Strength Clan's leader, then colluded with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao."
"I... I didn't!" Yu Xiaogang, shameless as ever, outright denied everything he had just said.
"Ye Hao! I will never coexist with you!"
Ye Hao shook his head, sighing, "Yu Xiaogang, the man with the thickest skin. It's true—utterly shameless."
"Did I say that? When did I ever say those things? Who can prove it?"
At that moment, the doors of the Spirit Hall opened.
"I can prove it!"