The book by Yu Xiaogang was penned by Su Cheng specifically for Bibi Dong's perusal.
Ten years ago, before Su Cheng returned to the Martial Soul City from the Yin Yang Well, he visited Yu Xiaogang in the city of Nodding. They struck a deal.
Su Cheng initially stimulated a large number of acupoints to tap into his potential, enabling him to rapidly reach level 30. Then, he helped him absorb a soul ring from a nearly 3000-year-old pure-blood dragon descendant soul beast.
With the assistance of this soul ring, Yu Xiaogang partially compensated for the energy deficiency in his mutated martial soul, Luo Sanpao. Though the improvement was marginal, it was akin to a godsend for him.
Yu Xiaogang's martial soul issue wasn't just a malignant mutation; it was a case of atavism coupled with insufficient energy leading to martial soul degeneration. Only a few were aware of this.
What Su Cheng previously mentioned about martial soul completion not being suitable for Yu Xiaogang wasn't a lie, as his condition wasn't a malignant mutation at all.
Furthermore, there were significant differences between beast martial souls and tool martial souls.
Su Cheng had seen the top ten core competencies of Yu Xiaogang's martial soul. While some summaries were decent, most remained superficial, and many were even erroneous.
The most typical misconception was the theory of martial soul mimicry.
He merely observed the combat form of the martial soul, hence assuming that attaching other attributes to the martial soul might be advantageous without truly delving into its potential.
At that time, Su Cheng handed him a manuscript, urging Yu Xiaogang to publish it in his name after three years.
For Yu Xiaogang, this was an incredibly fortunate opportunity, akin to begging Su Cheng to be his master then and there.
Afterwards, things were straightforward.
While Bibi Dong might not believe Su Cheng's words, she would undoubtedly hold Yu Xiaogang's theories in unquestionable reverence, treating them as scriptures to be consulted whenever she had spare time.
Su Cheng understood that for Bibi Dong, the greatest challenge of the Rakshasa God's Trial lay in the mental torment. She had never realized before that she could enhance her mental resistance through strengthening her beast martial soul.
Her understanding of martial souls was not as profound.
Throughout her journey, she relied solely on her exceptional twin martial soul talent to forcefully accumulate her cultivation.
Might as well lend her a hand while leaving behind a fatal hidden danger on her path to godhood.
Bibi Dong must ascend to godhood; this was a plan Su Cheng had long devised.
Qianren Xue is not his puppet.
Su Cheng can indeed influence her.
But to expect her to act entirely according to his will is wishful thinking.
Only when the balance of power between them is relatively equal does Su Cheng have a chance to seize an opportunity from the fire.
Moreover, with the seven Eternal Elders of the Soul Temple still alive, how could one consider destroying the Martial Soul Hall?
And among them, the strongest fighters, the 98th level Golden Crocodile Douluo, the 97th level Azure Phoenix Douluo, and the Lion Douluo, aside from Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Qiandao Liu, who else could take them down?
In the following period, Qian Renxue diligently pursued the God's Trial under the guidance of Qiandao Liu, aiming to challenge the godhood.
The Martial Soul Hall was preparing for the Elite Soul Master Tournament across the continent, and the Golden Generation of the Martial Soul Hall Academy was ready to go.
Everything seemed calm.
However, reality was far from it.
All the high-ranking members of the Martial Soul Hall felt the undercurrents beneath the calm surface.
It started with two elders of the Elder Hall, both at the level of Title Douluo, going missing while on missions.
The last time such an event occurred in the Martial Soul Hall was over a decade ago when Qian Xunji was injured by Tang Hao of the Haotian Sect.
Bibi Dong was greatly angered but didn't investigate thoroughly due to unknown reasons.
Su Cheng understood; she was busy with her own Rakshasa God's Trial and had no time to be distracted.
But in the subsequent year and a half, the second and fourth Eternal Elders, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Lion Douluo, and the Azure Phoenix Douluo, successively disappeared.
The weight of these three individuals far surpassed that of ordinary elders.
The Martial Soul Hall was abuzz with rumors.
Six months later, Pope Bibi Dong announced her seclusion, causing anxiety throughout the Martial Soul Hall.
However, the source of all these changes remained unknown, only the sense of an invisible hand guiding everything behind the scenes.
...
Looking at Su Cheng's serious expression, Yue Guan felt a bit puzzled.
"What's the matter, Mr. Su?"
"The matter I mentioned to you earlier has come to fruition. As long as you and Elder Gui agree, we will consider the matter of the fairy grass settled, and I will also hand over the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone."
Yue Guan's expression turned equally solemn upon hearing this.
The minor matters they shared during their cultivation with Su Cheng were insignificant.
Furthermore, Su Cheng didn't need his guidance; they simply gathered together occasionally to study medicine.
It was evident that it was now time for him to fulfill his promise.
"Please, Mr. Su, go on."
"I would like you and Elder Gui to withdraw from the Martial Soul Hall from now on."
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan's pupils contracted, and his face showed surprise.
However, he didn't immediately refuse.
After a slight hesitation, he couldn't help but think of the recent series of incidents in the Martial Soul Hall.
Being among those closest to the center of the storm, he had long sensed that something was amiss within the Martial Soul Hall.
"Mr. Su," Yue Guan's brows furrowed gradually, "what do you mean by this?"
"Don't ask too much, and don't overthink it. I only ask if you are willing or not," Su Cheng interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Alright, here's the deal. You and Elder Gui will go to the Seven Treasures Glass Sect and find my foster father, Chen Xin. The Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone is currently in his possession."
"The Seven Treasures Glass Sect, Sword Douluo Chen Xin?"
Yue Guan's body trembled slightly at the mention of this, as if he had touched upon a certain idea momentarily but couldn't grasp it fully.
"That's correct," Su Cheng raised an eyebrow, "Elder Chrysanthemum, do you remember what I once said to you?"
"What was that?"
"One must always consider their own interests, even if it's for the sake of your old partner."
Yue Guan fell silent immediately, unwilling to delve further into the train of thought he had just touched upon.
Su Cheng continued, "If you're unwilling, that's fine too. You can first go find my foster father, then stay within the Seven Treasure Glass Sect for three years. After three years, if you still wish to return to the Martial Soul Hall, it's up to you."
After a long silence, Yueguan gave him a deep look and nodded. "I understand."
...
Martial Soul City, Douluo Temple.
In the center of the main hall, the colossal angel statue suddenly began to tremble without warning. Fine golden lights appeared on the surface of the statue, emitting layers of intense golden patterns.
"Boom!"
The entire angel statue instantly shattered, transforming into countless golden light spots that surged in the air. At the core of its explosion, Qian Renxue stood, clad in golden armor from head to toe, her eight wings lightly flapping behind her as she hovered in the air.
More accurately, she was the God of Angels, Qian Renxue.
On the towering Angel's Sword held high above her head, surging golden flames turned into a pillar of golden light that shot up into the sky, instantly breaking free from the constraints of the temple's ceiling.
A massive energy fluctuation erupted in succession, causing even the sun to pale in comparison.