Qian Renxue defected, and the Spirit Hall split.

The news of Qian Renxue becoming the Angel Hall Master of Nishen Hall exploded within Spirit Hall like a thunderclap.

Inside the Elder Palace of Spirit Hall, two distinct factions had formed. One was the Submission Faction led by Bibi Dong; they recognized Qian Renxue's choice, understanding that Spirit Hall could only survive by attaching itself to Nishen Hall. The other was a group of conservative Elders who saw the God Realm as their faith; they denounced Qian Renxue for "betraying the Divinity" and vowed to purge the traitor.

"That scoundrel Qian Renxue, having inherited the Angel God Position yet siding with the God Defier, is simply a disgrace to Spirit Hall!" A white-haired Elder trembled with rage, his cane slamming heavily against the floor. "Your Holiness, Supreme Pontiff, you cannot tolerate her!"

Bibi Dong sat upon the Supreme Pontiff's throne, her face icy. "Enough. Spirit Hall's submission to Nishen Hall was something I personally agreed to. Qian Renxue's choice was not wrong."

"Your Holiness, Supreme Pontiff!" The white-haired Elder wanted to argue further but was forced back by Bibi Dong's cold gaze.

"If anyone else dares to question Qian Renxue or Nishen Hall, do not blame me for being merciless." Bibi Dong's voice carried a murderous intent, and her Rakshasa divine force surged faintly, scaring the Elders into a deathly silence.

Just then, a rhythmic sound of footsteps came from outside the hall. Clad in her angel god armor, Qian Renxue led a hundred members of the Angel Legion as she walked in slowly. Golden divine light illuminated the entire Elder Palace, her eyes calm yet carrying an unquestionable majesty.

"Elders," Qian Renxue's voice rang out clearly, "Spirit Hall's submission to Nishen Hall is the inevitable trend. The God Realm views us as pawns; only Hall Master Su Chen can lead us to break free from our shackles. From today onward, those who wish to follow Nishen Hall, stay; those who insist on being loyal to the God Realm, leave."

As her words fell, the Elder Palace sank into a dead silence.

After a moment, the white-haired Elder snorted coldly. "I would rather die than side with the God Defier!" Having said that, he turned and left. Three other Elders followed closely behind him, their faces filled with resentment.

Qian Renxue did not stop them, merely watching their departing figures with an indifferent gaze. The departure of these conservatives was actually a good thing for Spirit Hall.

The remaining Elders looked at each other before bowing in succession. "We are willing to follow the Holy Maiden and pledge our loyalty to Nishen Hall!"

Qian Renxue nodded, a faint smile appearing on her face. "Very well. From now on, Spirit Hall and Nishen Hall will share both honor and disgrace."

When the news reached Nishen Hall, Su Chen was chatting with The women by the Altar of Life. Ah Yin's God Reversal Blue Silver Grass grew wildly, decorating the altar like a green ocean.

"Is everything settled on Qian Renxue's side?" Xiao Wu asked with her head tilted, playing with a strand of Blue Silver Grass in her hand.

Su Chen smiled. "As expected. The departure of those conservatives is the perfect opportunity for Spirit Hall to be thoroughly purged."

Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and handed over an intelligence report. "Hall Master, the four Elders who left have already joined up with spies from the God Realm."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "Oh? The God Realm's movements are quite fast. However, this just makes them the perfect bait for us."

He turned to the messenger sent by Qian Renxue and said, "Tell Qian Renxue to stay put. Once those spies send the news back to the God Realm, we will give them a surprise."

"Yes!" The messenger took the order and left.

Ning Rongrong walked to Su Chen's side and took his arm. "Hall Master, Qian Renxue is an Angel God now; her strength has increased tremendously."

Su Chen patted Ning Rongrong's head. "The stronger she is, the more advantageous it is for us in our fight against the God Realm."

The women nodded one after another. They all knew that a great war with the God Realm was now inevitable.

Meanwhile, Shrek Academy was a scene of desolation.

Flender looked at the empty campus and sighed heavily. Since Xiao Ling was imprisoned and Dai Mubai had submitted to Nishen Hall, the Shrek Seven Devils had fallen apart, and most of the academy's students had left.

"Principal, what should we do?" Zhao Wuji asked worriedly.

Flender shook his head, his face full of dejection. "What else can we do? Nishen Hall's momentum is unstoppable; we can only submit."

The next day, Flender brought the teachers of Shrek Academy to Nishen Hall to formally submit.

Su Chen did not make things difficult for them, merely allowing them to continue managing Shrek Academy. However, the academy's curriculum had to include education on the Iron Laws of Nishen Hall.

By this point, all the forces on the Douluo Continent had submitted to Nishen Hall.