For a moment, the entire Spirit City was swept up in fervent excitement, the air thick with an intense atmosphere.
Surrounded by nine Titled Douluos and the Angel Legion, Bibi Dong wore a resplendent golden ceremonial robe and held a scepter. The Nine-Bend Amethyst Gold Crown atop her head was inlaid with purple gemstones.
Her nearly flawless face exuded an intangible nobility and elegance, perfectly embodying the sacredness of the Pope.
She smiled as she glanced down at Spirit City below, then resolutely flew northward.
By the time she returned to Spirit City, she would undoubtedly be a Dual Spirit Titled Douluo.
Once outside the city, the group followed behind Bibi Dong, gradually picking up speed.
However, after flying for a while, Chrysanthemum Douluo noticed something unusual—this wasn't the direction toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest was located northeast of Spirit City, so heading north after leaving the city made some sense.
But continuing straight north was definitely wrong.
The other Titled Douluos also grew increasingly puzzled. Where was the Pope heading? Hadn't Chrysanthemum Douluo announced they were going to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt the 100,000-Year Soul Beast, Xiao Wu?
Everyone had prepared themselves for another fierce battle with the Clear Sky Sect.
Judging by the route, this didn't seem like the way to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Soon, the large force crossed the border and entered the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Their target was the heartland of Heaven Dou.
Chrysanthemum Douluo was horrified. "Your Majesty, are you heading to Heaven Dou City?"
A smile spread across Bibi Dong's face. "How could I do as that Evil Soul Master wishes and fight to the death with the Clear Sky Sect in the Star Dou Great Forest again? Did he think a mere 100,000-Year Soul Beast would lure me there?
That Evil Soul Master's attention must be focused on the Star Dou Great Forest, so I'll deliberately defy his expectations!"
Upon hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly flattered, "Your Majesty is wise. With Tang Hao and the others absent, the Clear Sky Sect is vulnerable. With our strength, launching a Soul Hunting Operation to slaughter the entire Clear Sky Sect would be effortless!"
Bibi Dong smiled without responding, feeling somewhat smug.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's perspective was still too shallow.
Ever since defining the Evil Soul Master as her greatest enemy, the Clear Sky Sect had long since faded from her sight.
No matter how strong the Clear Sky Sect was, could anyone among them become a God? Was anyone there a match for her?
Moreover, the Clear Sky Sect could still divert the Evil Soul Master's attention—why would she want to deal with them?
But this Evil Soul Master was elusive and immensely powerful, with the potential to become a God.
Since realizing this, Bibi Dong's sole objective had been to enhance her own strength and achieve godhood first.
Having deduced that the Evil Soul Master originated from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family, she would now openly march to Heaven Dou City to see if the other party dared to reveal themselves.
After advancing for another half-day, the entire team paused to rest. Under Bibi Dong's spiritual perception, a fox-like smile crept onto her face.
"Qiandao Liu is here!"
"Qiandao Liu has followed us!"
Bibi Dong had achieved her wish—she had truly lured Qiandao Liu out.
Before departing, she had instructed Hu Liena to inform Qiandao Liu of her true objective: to hunt for Spirit Rings in the Sunset Forest near Heaven Dou City.
If the Evil Soul Master attacked her and exposed their identity, she would immediately strike Heaven Dou City and target the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family.
Once the battle erupted, even if Heaven Dou City was destroyed, Qian Renxue was harmed, or Qian Renxue's identity was exposed, she would no longer care.
Bibi Dong's actions were almost a threat to Qiandao Liu.
But now it seemed the threat was effective.
The only thing Qiandao Liu cared about was Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong intended to exploit this.
She was employing an open scheme, this time using strength to crush all conspiracies and petty schemes.
Bibi Dong sneered coldly, and after her subordinate Soul Masters recovered their Soul Power, she flew toward Heaven Dou City once more.
Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Feng, still at Dugu Mansion, knew everything that was happening in the world without even leaving his home.
Just after having Old Snake spread word of Tang San's strength, Tang San had gone to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for Spirit Rings.
And he had taken Xiao Wu with him. Without even thinking, Dugu Feng knew Tang Hao's plan.
For such an important Spirit Ring absorption, Tang Bo would definitely be following in secret. Out of caution, Dugu Feng did not make a move himself. Instead, he sent an Emerald Dragon Snake to infiltrate the Star Dou Great Forest in advance, ready to intervene at a critical moment.
The other party, Bibi Dong, was the one Dugu Feng most hoped would take action.
But then Dugu Feng was dumbfounded. Bibi Dong did not go to the Star Dou Great Forest but instead flew straight toward Heaven Dou City.
What was she planning?
Could it be that she intended to launch a surprise attack on Heaven Dou City while Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Qingyang Douluo were absent?
Bibi Dong's actions were becoming more and more unpredictable. Not only could she resist the temptation of a Spirit Ring, but she also repeatedly acted beyond his expectations.
Had Bibi Dong grown a brain?
Soon, Hu Liena's actions provided him with an answer. Hu Liena went to find Qiandao Liu, and the entire process was sensed by Dugu Feng.
So, Bibi Dong intended to absorb a Spirit Ring in the Sunset Forest and had threatened Qiandao Liu to protect her during the process.
"Bibi Dong really has grown a brain. Not only that, but she also knows how to make trade-offs, actually giving up on hunting Xiao Wu!"
Dugu Feng sighed in admiration.
Didn't this ruin his plans?
He had hoped Bibi Dong would confront Tang Bo.
Dugu Feng pondered in his room.
If Qiandao Liu really came, stopping Bibi Dong from absorbing the Spirit Ring would be far too risky.
Since Bibi Dong had given up on the 100,000-Year Soul Beast, she could only absorb ordinary Spirit Rings.
That took great courage.
At this moment, Bibi Dong had abandoned temptation and focused solely on her God Test progress, seemingly driven by a hint of madness!
Dugu Feng felt a chill in his heart!
Bibi Dong was originally a madwoman, with a madness capable of destroying the world.
After being repeatedly schemed against by him, she appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, her heart was filled with a reckless, all-or-nothing madness, ready to fight to the death at any moment.
Her threats to Qiandao Liu might not have been mere threats but sincere words.
If Qiandao Liu did not help protect her and she was attacked by Evil Soul Masters again, she would certainly go mad and attack Heaven Dou City in a fit of rage, ruining Qian Renxue's grand plans.
What a madwoman Bibi Dong was, and the key was that this madwoman now had the power to back it up.
Dugu Feng shook his head helplessly.
He wasn't afraid of Bibi Dong now, but killing her was also impossible.
If Bibi Dong truly saw no hope and went mad prematurely, it would only result in mutual destruction.
After some thought, Dugu Feng decided not to take any action. Allowing Bibi Dong to absorb two ordinary Spirit Rings was already a significant gain.
When Bibi Dong approached Heaven Dou City, Sword Douluo and the others would surely sense it. By then, he would follow behind Ning Fengzhi and observe quietly.
Since Bibi Dong wasn't going to the Star Dou Great Forest, wouldn't Tang Hao's plans fall through?
What method could he use this time to make Xiao Wu perform a Sacrifice?
Dugu Feng was quite curious about this.
Xiao Wu also carried his Core Pearl within her. According to his perception, Tang San and Xiao Wu were approaching the territory of a Blood Demon Berserk Bear.
This was a seventy-thousand-year Spirit Beast. They planned to hunt it first to serve as the First Soul Ring for the Clear Sky Hammer.
Through the Core Pearl and the perspective of the Emerald Dragon Snake, Dugu Feng silently watched the unfolding drama. Nothing could escape his eyes.
(End of Chapter)