There was no denying it—Bibi Dong, who had once emerged from the Slaughter City as a blood-soaked killer god, was far more formidable in battle than Lin Yu had imagined.
Without the assistance of his Dual Pupils Martial Soul, Lin Yu wouldn't have stood a chance. He found himself at a disadvantage in their clash even with its aid.
Each time they engaged, Bibi Dong closed the distance instantly, relentlessly swinging her arms, which had morphed into enormous black scythes, slicing through the air with frightening speed. Lin Yu's Godslayer Spear was difficult to wield effectively in such close quarters.
Fortunately, Lin Yu's Wind and Thunder Wings, his external spirit bone, granted him extraordinary agility, allowing him to barely escape each time. His physical prowess also surpassed Bibi Dong's, helping him pull away when needed.
However, Bibi Dong's combat instincts were almost preternatural. She could close the distance with terrifying precision, using her scythe-like limbs not only for attacks but also to catch and lock Lin Yu's spear, making her an incredibly difficult opponent.
But Lin Yu wasn't foolish.
Realizing that engaging in close combat was a losing strategy, he adapted. He began to fight like an assassin, relying on the high mobility his Wind and Thunder Wings provided, darting in and out from all directions, launching quick, precise strikes before retreating far away.
As powerful as Bibi Dong was, maintaining her full strength required constantly using her amplifying spirit abilities, spirit bone techniques, and domain powers, which drained her spirit power at an alarming rate. On the other hand, Lin Yu had a massive advantage in endurance, thanks to his Longevity Art and his Chaos Domain's replenishment ability, which granted him rapid recovery.
As long as Lin Yu only kept his Golden Dragon Martial Spirit, Dual Pupils Martial Soul, Godslayer Spear, Earth Element Yellow Flag, and Wind and Thunder Wings active, his spirit power would last far longer than Bibi Dong's.
"Third Spirit Ability: Death Spider Web Bind!"
Realizing that Lin Yu had changed his combat approach, Bibi Dong frowned slightly and activated the Third Spirit Ability of her Death Spider Emperor Martial Spirit.
Suddenly, a dark purple spider web shot toward Lin Yu, expanding rapidly as it flew. What had initially been a one-meter-wide net grew to a terrifying thirty-meter diameter in mere moments, aiming to ensnare Lin Yu completely.
The Godslayer Spear wouldn't be able to cut through the entire web in time. If he charged ahead recklessly, he would end up hopelessly entangled.
But just as Lin Yu, cloaked in lightning, was about to crash into the web at terrifying speed, he activated the Blink ability from his Voidbeast Left Leg Bone, instantly teleporting past the massive web.
"Teleportation Spirit Ability?" Bibi Dong's brows furrowed in frustration as she recognized the nature of Lin Yu's move.
In terms of raw power, Lin Yu was certainly not her match, but his speed, thanks to his Wind and Thunder Wings, was overwhelming. Coupled with the Earth Element Yellow Flag's protective aura, even if Bibi Dong managed to land a counterattack during one of Lin Yu's strikes, it would only break through the shield—by that time, Lin Yu would have already escaped.
She had never faced an opponent so slippery.
"Fourth Spirit Ability: Thorny Spider Armor!"
With Lin Yu proving impossible to pin down, Bibi Dong had no choice but to activate the only defensive spirit ability in her Death Spider Emperor Martial Spirit. Her body became encased in a suit of thorny armor, bristling with sharp, venomous spikes as she tried to fend off Lin Yu's relentless attacks while looking for an opening to counter.
"First Spirit Ability: Death Spider Silk Bind!"
"Third Spirit Ability: Death Spider Web Bind!"
"Fifth Spirit Ability: Death Poison Flame!"
"Sixth Spirit Ability: Bloodsucking Spider Sting!"
Though Bibi Dong increased her maneuverability in the air with the six-winged external spirit bone she had obtained from Xiao Wu's mother, even her improved speed couldn't help her catch Lin Yu. She tried all manner of binding abilities, launching wave after wave of webbing and venomous flames, but Lin Yu evaded them all.
As Bibi Dong's spirit power drained faster and faster, she knew the battle could not continue this way. Her once vast reserves of spirit power had dwindled to just a fifth. She had no choice but to make a final, decisive move.
The next time Lin Yu darted in to attack, Bibi Dong activated her Eighth Spirit Ability—Spider Emperor Clone. The clone, possessing all of her strength, suddenly shot toward Lin Yu.
Caught off guard by the unexpected clone, Lin Yu found himself face-to-face with it. The clone unleashed a flurry of attacks, wielding the same deadly scythes as Bibi Dong, while all seven of its spirit abilities barraged Lin Yu in rapid succession.
With the clone attacking so closely, Lin Yu couldn't effectively wield his Godslayer Spear for offense and was forced to defend, barely managing to block the relentless scythe strikes. However, he couldn't fend off the onslaught of spirit abilities.
As the clone's relentless attacks broke through the protective aura of the Earth Element Yellow Flag, the clone detonated in a powerful explosion.
"Boom!"
Sensing the explosion's imminent detonation, Lin Yu used Blink once more, teleporting to a safer location just before the blast.
But Bibi Dong had anticipated this.
As soon as Lin Yu reappeared, Bibi Dong was waiting. Using her six-winged spirit bone, she closed the distance between them instantly, teleporting directly in front of Lin Yu.
"First Spirit Ability: Death Spider Silk Bind!"
"Third Spirit Ability: Death Spider Web Bind!"
With Lin Yu still recovering from his teleportation, he couldn't activate Blink again immediately. The webs and silk hit him squarely, entangling him in a thick cocoon of webbing.
Activating her Seventh Spirit Ability, Death Spider Emperor Avatar, Bibi Dong transformed into a monstrous spider. The Death Domain, now empowered by her Martial Spirit True Body, surged forward, its oppressive force finally breaking through the defenses of Lin Yu's Chaos Domain, enveloping him completely.
Under the effects of the Death Domain, Lin Yu could no longer use any stealth or teleportation abilities. His escape routes were cut off.
Entangled in Bibi Dong's webs, Lin Yu's Wind and Thunder Wings were immobilized, and he couldn't break free.
With her eight spider legs, Bibi Dong yanked hard on the webs, pulling Lin Yu toward her.