Bibi Dong's temptation, the angel's wavering

A month after the unification of the Douluo Continent, the power of Nishen Hall became increasingly stable. The series of policies promulgated by Su Chen won the hearts of the people, and the citizens of the Douluo Continent lived a peaceful life like never before.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Spirit Hall was oppressive. Bibi Dong sat on the Supreme Pontiff's throne, looking at the Elders below with a gloomy face.

"Nishen Hall's power is growing larger and larger. If this continues, the Spirit Hall will be swallowed by Nishen Hall sooner or later," an Elder said with concern.

The other Elders nodded one after another, expressions of worry appearing on their faces.

Bibi Dong snorted coldly and said, "That brat Su Chen indeed has some skill. However, wanting to swallow the Spirit Hall won't be that easy."

She paused and continued, "That trash Xiao Ling is imprisoned in the dungeon by Su Chen and can't be relied upon at all. Now, we can only rely on ourselves."

An Elder said, "Supreme Pontiff, why don't we send someone to Nishen Hall to probe Su Chen's attitude? To see if we can form an alliance with Nishen Hall."

A sharp light flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes as she said, "An alliance? That brat Su Chen is ambitious; how could he possibly ally with us? However, probing his attitude is doable."

She thought for a moment and said, "Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo are already dead. Who would be best to send?"

Just then, a maid walked in and said, "Supreme Pontiff, the Holy Maiden requests an audience."

Bibi Dong's brow furrowed. "Qian Renxue? What is she doing here?"

She pondered for a moment and said, "Let her in."

Soon, Qian Renxue walked in. She wore the golden angel god armor, her face carrying a hint of fatigue. Since the unification of the Douluo Continent, her mood had been very complicated.

"Greetings, Supreme Pontiff," Qian Renxue said with a slight bow and a flat tone.

Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue and said with a complex gaze, "Xue'er, you've come to find me. Is there something the matter?"

Qian Renxue said, "Supreme Pontiff, I heard you want to send someone to Nishen Hall to probe Su Chen's attitude. I am willing to go."

A hint of surprise flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. "You are willing to go? Xue'er, you should know that brat Su Chen is eyeing you like a tiger eyes its prey. If you go to Nishen Hall, I'm afraid there will be danger."

Qian Renxue shook her head and said, "I'm not afraid. I want to meet Su Chen personally and see exactly what kind of person he is."

Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment and said, "Very well. Go to Nishen Hall and say that the Spirit Hall is willing to cooperate with Nishen Hall to jointly deal with the God Realm. See how that brat Su Chen reacts."

Qian Renxue nodded and said, "Yes, Supreme Pontiff."

After speaking, Qian Renxue turned and left.

Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue's back, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. She knew that in Qian Renxue's heart, there was already wavering. But she had no choice; the current Spirit Hall had no other better options.

The next day, Qian Renxue took two Spirit Hall maids and arrived at Nishen Hall.

The guards of Nishen Hall saw Qian Renxue's arrival and quickly reported it. Su Chen learned that Qian Renxue had come, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth as he said, "Interesting. Qian Renxue actually came personally. Let her in."

Soon, Qian Renxue was brought to the main hall of Nishen Hall. She looked at Su Chen sitting in the main seat and the fifteen Heroines standing beside him, a surge of complex emotions rising in her heart.

"Qian Renxue, long time no see," Su Chen said with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

Qian Renxue looked at Su Chen and said, "Su Chen, I've come this time on behalf of the Spirit Hall to talk about cooperation."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "Cooperation? Is there still a possibility of cooperation between the Spirit Hall and Nishen Hall?"

Qian Renxue said, "Of course there is. We have a common enemy, and that is the God Realm. The Spirit Hall is willing to ally with Nishen Hall to jointly oppose the God Realm."

Su Chen smiled and said, "An alliance? Sure. However, I have one condition."

Qian Renxue said, "What condition?"

Su Chen said, "The Spirit Hall must submit to Nishen Hall. From now on, all the forces of the Spirit Hall will be under the jurisdiction of Nishen Hall."

Qian Renxue's face changed. "That's impossible! The Spirit Hall is my mother's life's work. I cannot let the Spirit Hall submit to Nishen Hall!"

Su Chen sneered and said, "Impossible? Then go back and tell Bibi Dong that if she wants to cooperate with me, she must submit to Nishen Hall. Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about."

Qian Renxue's brow furrowed. "Su Chen, don't go too far."

Su Chen said, "Too far? I'm already being very polite. If I wanted to, I could lead a great army right now and flatten the Spirit Hall."

Looking at the confidence in Su Chen's eyes, a sense of powerlessness surged in Qian Renxue's heart. She knew Su Chen was telling the truth. Nishen Hall's strength had already far surpassed the Spirit Hall's.

Just then, a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed Qian Renxue's mind. She remembered what Su Chen had said to her in the illusion last time—'The God Position is a shackle; you don't have to submit.'

In Qian Renxue's heart, she began to waver. She looked at Su Chen and said seriously, "Su Chen, I can agree to let the Spirit Hall submit to Nishen Hall. But I have one request."

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Chen's eyes. "What request?"

Qian Renxue said, "I want you to guarantee that you won't harm anyone from the Spirit Hall. And, let my mother live out her old age in peace."

Su Chen nodded and said, "Fine. I promise you."

Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Good. I will go back now and persuade my mother."

After speaking, Qian Renxue turned and left.

Looking at Qian Renxue's back, Xiao Wu said doubtfully, "Su Chen, do you really trust Qian Renxue?"

Su Chen smiled and said, "Whether I trust her or not isn't important. What's important is that the Spirit Hall's submission to Nishen Hall is the general trend. Qian Renxue is just someone going with the flow."

The women nodded, understanding Su Chen's meaning.

Meanwhile, Qian Renxue was on her way back to the Spirit Hall. Her heart was full of confusion. She didn't know if her choice was right or wrong. But she knew this was the only way out.

After returning to the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue found Bibi Dong and told her about Su Chen's conditions.

Bibi Dong's face instantly turned livid. She looked at Qian Renxue and said angrily, "Xue'er, how could you agree to Su Chen's conditions? The Spirit Hall is my life's work. I cannot let the Spirit Hall submit to Nishen Hall!"

Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong and said seriously, "Mother, we have no choice. Nishen Hall's strength has already far surpassed the Spirit Hall's. If we don't submit, the Spirit Hall will be flattened by Nishen Hall sooner or later. When that time comes, everyone in the Spirit Hall will die without a place to be buried."

Bibi Dong fell silent. She knew Qian Renxue was telling the truth. But she was truly unwilling to just hand over her life's work to someone else.

"Mother, for everyone in the Spirit Hall, for me, please agree," Qian Renxue pleaded.

Looking at the tears in Qian Renxue's eyes, Bibi Dong's heart softened. She let out a long sigh and said, "Fine. I agree. The Spirit Hall will submit to Nishen Hall."

A smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face. She knew that the Spirit Hall could finally be saved.