Although Dugu Bo was not part of the royal family, he seemed to have formed a partnership with Xue Beng for some particular purpose.
As the fourth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Beng had endured for many years due to the overwhelming power held by the crown prince, Xue Qinghe.
To counterbalance Xue Qinghe's influence, Xue Beng sought Dugu Bo's assistance.
As a Title Douluo, Dugu Bo's strength ranked among the top on the Douluo Continent.
Losing such an important ally was undoubtedly a severe blow to Xue Beng.
But for Qian Renxue, who was impersonating Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, it was an enormous advantage.
With Dugu Bo's death, the fourth prince Xue Beng would find it even harder to contend with her.
This would accelerate her plan to poison Emperor Xue Ye.
She had originally been somewhat wary of Dugu Bo's detoxifying abilities, but now there was no need to worry.
At the same time, Qian Renxue also learned that Yan's seventh spirit ring had reached the hundred-thousand-year level.
Back during the Soul Master Tournament three years ago, Yan's outstanding performance had already caught her attention. She hadn't expected that Spirit Hall had produced such a once-in-a-generation genius.
Unfortunately, this genius belonged to Bibi Dong.
However, she still believed there was a chance to recruit this rare talent under her own command.
The succession of recent events made Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Xiaogang, and the others even more cautious.
Especially Ning Fengzhi.
He quickly returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Sword Douluo to prepare for any potential emergencies.
Soon after, the news that Yan possessed a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring spread out from Heaven Dou City.
It was deliberately done by Yu Xiaogang.
He wanted more people to recognize Yan's true strength and to be on guard against him.
Yan and Yue Guan had returned to Spirit City.
The two of them were heading to the Pope's Palace to report back to Bibi Dong.
On their way back, they had already discussed what to say when they saw Bibi Dong.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had been completely destroyed, and it was no longer a secret. There was no need to deliberately hide it.
After all, the immortal herbs had all been picked clean. Even if Bibi Dong found out, it didn't matter anymore.
Just as they arrived at the plaza in front of the Pope's Palace, they saw a familiar figure—it was Hu Liena.
Since leaving the Slaughter City, this was the first time Yan had seen Hu Liena in over half a year.
After a long period of secluded cultivation, Hu Liena had also restrained the murderous aura on her body. She now appeared more confident and exuded a mature charm.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, Brother Yan, you're back."
Hu Liena stepped forward and greeted them first.
Without Yan, she would never have made it out of the Hell Road in the Slaughter City.
Ever since then, her attitude toward Yan had undergone a tremendous change.
Yue Guan smiled and nodded.
"Nana, looks like you've completely learned to suppress your killing intent."
"Mm. I just came out of seclusion recently."
"Very good. You've grown stronger again."
Hu Liena smiled and looked at Yan.
"I heard you've broken through to the seventieth Level?"
"Mm."
Yan nodded slightly without saying much.
Yue Guan smiled and said,
"This brat has done more than just reach the seventieth Level—his growth is simply unimaginable."
Hearing this, Hu Liena looked confused.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, what… do you mean?"
"Nana, you'll find out soon. We have to report to Her Holiness the Pope first. Later, Yan and I will visit your residence we've brought something good for you and your brother."
"All right. Then go quickly."
Hu Liena was quite looking forward to Yue Guan's gift.
After that, Yan and Yue Guan entered the Hall of the Pope together.
The spacious and chilly Pope's Hall Bibi Dong sat on the Pope's throne, as if waiting for their arrival.
"Your Holiness, we've returned."
Bibi Dong nodded with a smile.
"Very good. I know your mission is complete. The news of the destruction of the Strength Clan has already reached Spirit City. You've done well."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong's gaze fell upon Yan.
The moment Yan entered the hall, she sensed something different in his aura.
That powerful aura wasn't something a Spirit Master of his level should possess.
"Yan, it looks like you've acquired your seventh spirit ring."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
Yue Guan stepped forward and said:
"Your Holiness, when Yan and I were searching for spirit beasts in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, we were fortunate enough to slay a hundred-thousand-year-old Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound."
"What?!"
Bibi Dong was inwardly shocked.
"So, Yan's seventh spirit ring is a hundred-thousand-year one?"
"Your Holiness guessed correctly—it is."
Bibi Dong frowned, her gaze turning sharp.
She had guessed that the spirit beast Yan hunted wasn't ordinary, but she hadn't expected it to be a hundred-thousand-year beast.
What astonished her even more was that Yan had actually been able to absorb a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
It was only his seventh ring!
Even though he was her own, Bibi Dong still felt a pang of jealousy.
Back when she was Yan's age, she had neither such opportunities nor such strength.
Bibi Dong's cold gaze once again landed on Yan.
"Yan, your luck is truly extraordinary. The hundred-thousand-year-old Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound is an extremely powerful fire-type spirit beast. For the two of you to bring it down, no wonder you seem different now."
Before Bibi Dong could bring up the matter of the spirit bone, Yue Guan quickly changed the subject, trying to divert her attention.
"Your Holiness, we also had an unexpected discovery in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest."
"Oh? What is it?"
"We found traces of that rabbit, and she was with two other hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts. One of them even had a cultivation close to two hundred thousand years."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically, and she stood up excitedly.
"Are you sure it was the Hundred-thousand-year rabbit in human form?"
"Your Holiness, we saw it clearly—it was her."
Receiving a definitive answer, a satisfied smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face, and she quickly pushed aside the matter of Yan obtaining a hundred-thousand-year ring.
"Did they notice you?"
"No. This time it was only Yan and me who went to the Star Dou Forest. To avoid alerting them, we withdrew immediately after discovering their tracks and came back to report to you."
"Hmm, you did well. This is an important discovery. I didn't expect three hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts to appear all at once there."
As Bibi Dong spoke, a strange smile curled at the corner of her mouth, as if she were already planning how to hunt those three hundred-thousand-year beasts.
Yue Guan glanced at Yan beside him and smiled faintly.
Then he looked toward Bibi Dong and said:
"Your Holiness, we also have another piece of good news to report."
"Oh? What good news? Let me hear it."
Bibi Dong's thoughts were interrupted, but she wasn't angry. Instead, she looked forward to Yue Guan's response.
Yue Guan continued:
"Yan and I ran into Dugu Bo in Sunset Forest, and we joined forces to kill him."
"What?! Dugu Bo was killed by the two of you?!"
Bibi Dong's pupils widened in shock.
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