Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 97 Dialogue with Sendoryu

"Wait for me a moment, I'll be right back." Lang Lei placed little Gretchen in his arms on the seat next to him and took out the Anywhere Door.

"Can't we go together?" Little Gretchen asked Lang Lei.

"Sweetie, little Gresh~" Alicia knew that Langrei could never refuse little Gresh, so she took the initiative to continue the conversation, "Your brother Langrei is going to negotiate this time, so it's not suitable to bring a child along~"

Lang Lei opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.

To be honest, the negotiations might have gone more smoothly if he had brought little Greta along.

But it wouldn't matter if he went by himself.

After all, dignity resides only on the edge of a sword, while truth is forever confined to the range of cannons.

When you're powerful and in a good mood, you can call it negotiation; when you're in a bad mood... this so-called negotiation can also be called notification.

"Go on, we'll be waiting for you~" Alicia waved to Lang Lei.

Why does it seem like Ellie is a little impatient...?

However, Lang Lei didn't think much of it, after all, that was Alicia.

"Then I'll be going now." Lang Lei pushed open the Anywhere Door and went inside.

The next moment, the Anywhere Door disappeared inside the carriage.

As soon as Lang Lei disappeared, Alicia looked at Xuanbing and Li Huo with shining eyes.

……

"Sister Alicia, this is scary..."

"Hmm~ This is called the magic of a beautiful girl~"

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Inside the Douluo Hall, an outlier appeared among the group of Super Douluos.

Despite having a soul power level of only 60, he was surrounded by a group of super Douluo and showed no sign of tension.

"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Lang Lei broke the silence first; he was waiting to go back and spend time with Little Greta and the others.

"Young and promising, truly a force to be reckoned with..."

"..."

This old man started praising me right away, and I felt a little embarrassed.

"Thank you for the compliment, senior. However, let's talk about Bibi Dong first." Seeing that the other party did not take the initiative to bring up the topic, Lang Lei put the question directly on the table.

The atmosphere inside the Douluo Hall fell silent once again. After a while, Qian Daoliu sighed and instructed Golden Crocodile Douluo to bring Bibi Dong over.

Lang Lei certainly wouldn't stop her; even if she came, the result would be the same, nothing would change.

ten minutes later……

The Douluo Palace, one of the most prestigious buildings on the Douluo Continent, is currently shrouded in a solemn atmosphere.

Inside the hall, Pope Bibi Dong, awaiting approval, sat opposite Elder Qian Daoliu of the Spirit Hall, while Lang Lei sat to their sides.

At this moment, Lang Lei's face showed an undeniable toughness, and his words revealed his dissatisfaction and accusation against Bibi Dong's previous actions.

Even though he didn't really feel anything, he still had to put on a show, right?

"Your Excellency Bibidon, your previous actions have seriously offended me and my companions. Therefore, I have come here to demand that you resign from the papacy as a sign of repentance for your past wrongdoings."

Lang Lei's voice echoed in the empty hall, each word like a heavy hammer blow to the heart of everyone present.

Bibi Dong frowned, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.

Not long ago, she had been thoroughly humiliated by the Soul Masters under Lang Lei's command, and even with the help of a healing Soul Master, she was still feeling a dull ache in her body. Faced with Lang Lei's current tough stance, she was momentarily at a loss for words.

Seeing this, Qian Daoliu was secretly anxious. He knew that if things were not handled properly, it would bring unpredictable consequences to the Spirit Hall.

"Lord Lang Lei, Pope Bibi Dong's behavior was indeed inappropriate, but please believe that the Spirit Hall is willing to take responsibility for its past mistakes." Qian Daoliu spoke calmly, attempting to ease the tense atmosphere with gentleness. "Regarding the position of Pope, we are willing to make internal adjustments to ensure that similar situations will not occur again in the future."

Lang Lei sneered, clearly unconvinced by Qian Daoliu's suggestion. "Internal adjustment? Elder Qian Daoliu, do you think such an excuse can quell my anger? Pope Bibi Dong must pay the price for her actions, otherwise, I don't mind declaring war on the Spirit Hall directly."

Lang Lei unleashed a powerful aura, his spiritual energy surging unrestrainedly, bringing a deep sense of oppression to everyone present.

Faced with Lang Lei's relentless pressure, Qian Daoliu felt unprecedented pressure.

He knew that Bibi Dong's departure would have a huge impact on the Spirit Hall, but at this moment, for the long-term interests of the Spirit Hall, he had to make a difficult decision.

"Lord Lang Lei, I understand your position, and I also ask that you understand the Spirit Hall's predicament." Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and said slowly, "Pope Bibi Dong does indeed need to be held responsible for her actions. I hereby announce that Bibi Dong will resign from the position of Pope, and the Spirit Hall will elect a new Pope to ensure future stability and development."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically. She stood up abruptly, her gaze sharp, and said coldly, "Elder Qian Daoliu, what do you mean by this? I have given so much for the Spirit Hall, and now I am to be abandoned because of a momentary mistake?"

Because of the recent battle and the losses to the Spirit Hall's economy and reputation, her reputation in the Spirit Hall has plummeted. In addition, her current strength is indeed inferior to Qian Daoliu's. If the other party chooses to use her as a pawn, she will really be helpless.

Qian Daoliu was filled with mixed emotions, but he knew he had to make a choice. "Bibi Dong, the Spirit Hall will always remember your sacrifices, but for the sake of the greater good, we must make sacrifices. Please believe that the Spirit Hall will always be your home, and so will Xiaoxue..."

"Enough! Don't mention her in front of me!" Bibi Dong slammed her hand on the table, threw down the scepter symbolizing the Pope's authority, and left the Douluo Palace.

Lang Lei's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't make a move. Who knows what he was thinking?

"Lord Langley, what do you think of this arrangement?"

Seeing that Qian Daoliu had softened his stance, Lang Lei's attitude also eased somewhat: "Elder Qian Daoliu, your decision is wise. What I hope to see is a stable and responsible Spirit Hall, and of course, I am willing to continue to maintain friendly relations with the Spirit Hall under this premise. In addition, I have a good relationship with your granddaughter, and we can talk sometime. Let's just let this matter rest."

Qian Daoliu finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but his eyes widened when he heard the second half of the sentence.

How did they meet?!

Lang Lei had no time to explain, so he waved and left the Douluo Palace.

As for who Qian Daoliu will choose as the new pope...

Just don't act out in front of him.

The negotiations finally came to an end. Although Bibi Dong was unwilling, she could only accept reality. She understood that for the future of the Spirit Hall, her personal gains and losses were no longer important. Qian Daoliu had placed her in that position for so many years, partly because she was Qian Renxue's biological mother, and partly because Qian Renxue had not yet grown up.

Now, under external pressure, her resignation is inevitable.

Qian Daoliu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although his relationship with Bibi Dong had become even more strained for the time being, it didn't matter, since their relationship had never been good to begin with.

He believed that the current situation was temporary, and that the Spirit Hall would surely usher in a new era of glory under the leadership of his granddaughter, Qian Renxue.

"I'm back!"

"Um, what's going on here...?"

(End of this chapter)