Chapter 181: Bibi Dong's Assassination
"Ah!"
A scream echoed as a burly figure collapsed limply to the ground. The seven soul rings adorning his body dimmed and slowly dissipated into the atmosphere.
Xiao Yu wiped the blood splattered on his face, sheathed his sword, and exhaled deeply.
"This is already the third wave of ambushers targeting you!"
Sitting in the carriage, Qian Renxue glanced around at the battle-scarred environment, her tone carrying a hint of disdain. "It really is true that soul bones stir people's greed. For the sake of profit, people in this world truly have no fear of death!"
"It's not a loss for me, though!"
Xiao Yu chuckled. "These soul masters blocking our way are all Soul Emperor and Soul Sage-level powerhouses. They're perfect opponents for me and my team to practice real combat!"
"So that's why you didn't let those Title Douluo who've been secretly following us make a move."
Qian Renxue suddenly understood. "So that's your plan! Those hidden stalkers must have been tailing us from Spirit City. If you had the Title Douluo intervene, these ambushers would've run away long ago."
"But I figure this wave of ambushes is about to end as well."
Shifting the topic, Qian Renxue continued, "The Title Douluo powerhouses who had gone ahead to Spirit City for the competition earlier clashed with the elders sent by that old woman. The students and teachers from the Heaven Dou division's participating academies saw it with their own eyes. By now, the news should have spread. The more informed sects likely gave up on ambushing you long before we reached Spirit City. Only these freelance soul masters without any backing would still dare to make a move."
"Who's there?!"
As the two spoke, five Title Douluo appeared suddenly, their gazes locking onto a specific direction simultaneously.
"Ha, what keen senses! It seems this trip has not been wasted for this old man!"
As the voice fell, a figure emerged into view. He was exceptionally tall and muscular, with flowing golden hair cascading over his shoulders, exuding an imposing and majestic aura.
"It's been a long time since I've encountered such a strong opponent. Old Fourth, it seems we'll have an interesting fight today!"
Accompanied by an aged voice, a rift appeared beside the golden-haired man. A man in a cyan robe, with ink-black long hair and snow-white eyebrows, stepped out of the crack.
"Uncle Qingluan, Uncle Xiongshi, why are you here?"
Qian Renxue's expression froze in shock as she recognized the two men, an ominous feeling rising in her heart.
The two were none other than the Third Worshiper, Qingluan Douluo, and the Fourth Worshiper, Xiongshi Douluo, from the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall—both Super Douluo with 97 levels of soul power.
Upon seeing Qian Renxue, Qingluan Douluo and Xiongshi Douluo's faces flashed with visible shame. After a long silence, Qingluan Douluo, the higher-ranked of the two, finally spoke with difficulty, "Xiaoxue, we don't intend to harm you. But Xiao Yu... today, he must die!"
"You two have betrayed the Worship Hall and sided with Bibi Dong?!"
Qian Renxue's voice trembled with fury and disbelief. Even her body began to shake uncontrollably. These two Worshipers had followed the Angel God for over fifty years, yet even they had defected to Bibi Dong. Could it be that Spirit Hall had truly become Bibi Dong's domain?
"Xiaoxue, don't make it sound so unpleasant. I am the Pope of Spirit Hall, its supreme ruler. How can it be betrayal for these two Worshipers to follow my orders?"
Clad in her exquisite Pope's regalia, Bibi Dong slowly emerged from behind Qingluan and Xiongshi Douluo. Her voice was extraordinarily pleasant to the ears, laced with smug satisfaction as she stared at Qian Renxue, relishing the chance to vent the resentment she had harbored since being mocked by Qian Renxue during the Soul Master Tournament.
"Bibi Dong!"
Seeing the person who should have been the closest to her in this world, Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with endless hatred. She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, yet the pain still couldn't suppress her surging anger.
How could such a mother exist in this world? She knew full well the relationship between Xiao Yu and her, yet she still chose to eliminate him—going so far as to kill him right in front of her.
Bibi Dong no longer paid any attention to Qian Renxue. She raised her hand, pointed at Xiao Yu, and said coldly, "Two Worshipers, do it. Spare no one except Xiaoxue!"
"Roar!"
Before Bibi Dong's voice had even faded, the impatient Xiongshi Douluo let out an earth-shaking roar. A terrifying pressure erupted as searing flames burst forth from his body. A majestic lion spirit, strikingly similar to the Cangmo Spirit, appeared behind him. Nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—rose beneath his feet.
Xiongshi Douluo's third soul ring lit up, and red lion claws formed in both hands. In a flash, he dashed forward like a bolt of lightning.
"Let me face you!"
Aiolia, who possessed a similar lion-type spirit, shouted, and his spirit possession activated instantly. In the blink of an eye, he blocked Xiongshi Douluo's path. His right fist clenched and struck forward with immense force.
The two lions clashed with a deafening roar. Fists collided in a thunderous explosion, and the two were each forced to retreat several steps.
"As expected of a Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. Your strength is far greater than any other level-95 Title Douluo I've faced!"
Xiongshi Douluo shook his slightly numb arms and grinned, revealing his pristine white teeth. Sharing the lion spirit—the king of beasts—he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Aiolia. Sighing, he said, "It's a pity. If you had another ten years, or perhaps even less, you could have surpassed me. But now, you no longer have that chance. Today, you are destined to fall here!"
"Don't be so sure of yourself!"
Aiolia snorted coldly, surrounded by countless arcs of lightning. Overwhelming battle intent surged forth like a tidal wave, bearing down on Xiongshi Douluo. "We'll see whose fate is sealed today!"
"Hahaha, what an arrogant young man! I am a level-97 Title Douluo!"
Xiongshi Douluo bellowed, and as his soul power surged, the surrounding environment transformed into a sea of flames. This was his domain ability—Blazing Flame Domain—an area that greatly amplified his fiery attacks.
Simultaneously, Xiongshi Douluo activated his Martial Spirit Avatar. His entire figure transformed into a blazing fireball and charged at Aiolia with astonishing speed. In an instant, he appeared in front of Aiolia, fists hammering down as the two engaged in a fierce melee.
"Not good! Aiolia is struggling to hold on!"
Just as Xiongshi Douluo had said, his soul power was at level 97, while Aiolia was only at level 95. After surpassing level 95, every level difference represented a chasm as vast as heaven and earth. Even with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, Aiolia, who had also activated his Martial Spirit Avatar, was starting to falter under Xiongshi Douluo's relentless assault.
Camus quickly stepped in to assist. He, too, possessed a domain ability—an Extreme Cold Domain formed by freezing energy at absolute zero. As soon as he unleashed his domain skill, it immediately suppressed Xiongshi Douluo's Blazing Flame Domain.
(End of Chapter)
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