Chapter 708
Ren Xue
“I understand.” Bibi Dong nodded, then added, “There’s one more thing. The situation on the continent will inevitably become more turbulent due to the rumors about the gods, and various forces are eager to make their move. Notify the Spirit Halls in all regions to strengthen their defenses, especially in areas bordering the Star Luo Empire, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. A purge should also be carried out internally to prevent espionage, especially the leakage of information about the gods.”
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope." Dai Chengfeng bowed slightly, his eyes filled with smiles and support.
Bibi Dong walked up to him, reached out and straightened his clothes, her voice lowered, carrying a hint of barely perceptible dependence: "You'll have to work hard again."
Dai Chengfeng took her hand and kissed it lightly: "For you, I would gladly do anything."
Just as the two had finished their discussion and were preparing to act separately, Bibi Dong suddenly felt the Tear of the Wind God in her chest become intensely hot without warning! It was no longer the gentle warmth it had before, but a rapid, warning-like heat!
"What's wrong?" Dai Chengfeng immediately noticed her unusual behavior.
Bibi Dong clutched the necklace, her expression changing slightly: "The Tear of the Wind God... has a very strong connection! The direction is... southwest by west!" She strode to a large continental map on one side of the secret chamber, her finger rapidly tracing its path. "This direction... is... the border of the Fasno Province, near a mountainous region close to the Kingdom of Hagendas? What's there?"
Dai Chengfeng's expression hardened, and he quickly searched his memory: "The western border of the Häagen-Dazs Kingdom borders the 'Wind Howling Rift Valley,' a massive fissure stretching for hundreds of miles, perpetually whipped by fierce, relentless winds—a perilous place rarely visited by humans. Legend has it that 'wind fairies' haunt the depths of the rift, and ancient texts mention it as the site of a great battle from ancient times, related to the legend of the 'Sky God's' fall..." He suddenly looked up, "The Sky God... the Wind God..."
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and understanding in each other's eyes.
The Tears of the Wind God's powerful sense of self-control is no accident! That forgotten "Wind Howling Rift Valley" is very likely related to the Wind God's legacy!
“It seems we don’t need to search anymore.” Bibi Dong took a deep breath, suppressing the pounding in her heart. “It has given us its own guidance.”
“There’s no time to lose.” Dai Chengfeng made a decisive decision. “I’ll go prepare immediately. The Wind Howling Rift Valley is a treacherous environment, and others may have already noticed us. We need to go secretly and finish this quickly.”
“No,” Bibi Dong shook her head, her gaze intense, “This time, I will go myself.”
“Dong’er?” Dai Chengfeng frowned. “Your identity is sensitive; you should leave Wuhun City…”
“It is precisely because of my sensitive identity that I must go in person.” Bibi Dong interrupted him, her tone leaving no room for doubt. “The inheritance of a god is no small matter. Since the Tear of the Wind God has recognized me as its master, I must personally face this opportunity and responsibility. Moreover, leaving Wuhun City may temporarily avoid the eyes of certain shadowy figures and also make some people… lower their guard.”
She was implying something. The Pope's departure from the city would inevitably attract attention from many sides, but it might also expose some lurking enemies or create opportunities for miscalculations by Qian Daoliu's side.
Dai Chengfeng knew her personality and considerations well. While worried, he also understood that this was the best choice: "Alright, I'll accompany you. But we need to be fully prepared and have a reasonable explanation for the outside world." "Of course." Bibi Dong had already regained the composure and wisdom of the Pope. "We'll use the excuse of 'breaking through a bottleneck in seclusion,' with you 'protecting' her. The daily affairs of the Papal Palace will be handled by several trusted elders, and Nana will learn from them. We'll travel in secret."
The plan was quickly finalized. Both of them were decisive and efficient, and they immediately split up to make preparations.
Bibi Dong summoned several trusted elders, including Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, as well as Hu Liena, and made arrangements for her to "go into seclusion." She also secretly deployed various contingency plans and key monitoring points during her absence.
Dai Chengfeng quickly mobilized his most reliable secret guards, arranged a secret travel route, and prepared supplies and soul tools to cope with the special environment of the Wind Howling Rift Valley.
The night was deep, and Wuhun City stood serene and solemn under the starry sky. No one knew that a secret journey concerning the succession of gods, potentially altering the future of the continent, was about to quietly begin, led personally by the Pope.
Meanwhile, in other corners of the mainland, the undercurrents stirred up by the rumors of deities are surging rapidly.
Deep within the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun received encrypted intelligence from the direction of the Vast Ocean, their eyes gleaming with ambition.
Inside the Haotian Sect, Tang Xiao and several elders looked at the secret letter sent back from the far north, their expressions serious yet full of anticipation.
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi, along with Sword and Bone Douluo, were analyzing information from all sides, planning for Tang San's safety and potential opportunities.
Overseas, Poseidon Island radiates a restrained light, yet the atmosphere on the island is solemn, with the seven guardians of the sacred pillars gathered, awaiting something.
In a bloody corner of the killing city, someone licks the edge of a blade, listens to rumors about the "Trial of the Gods," and reveals a cruel smile.
Beside the Lake of Life in the Starry Sky Forest, the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python gazed at the starry sky, letting out deep roars, causing unusual ripples to spread across the lake's surface. (End of Chapter)