Tang San watched from the side, his blood boiling with excitement and his heart surging with emotion.
After Tang Hao and the other two separated the three spirit beasts, he too charged forward, brandishing his Clear Sky Hammer.
Facing three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors was dangerous, but teaming up with Tang Hao and Qingyang Douluo to besiege one posed little threat.
Tang San also wanted to absorb the spirit ring as quickly as possible.
With Tang San joining the battle, the fight grew increasingly intense, as Tang San did not simply rely on the Clear Sky Hammer—he also employed poison.
After Tang Hao injured the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor, Tang San applied his poison.
In no time, the first Thousand Jun Ant Emperor was on the brink of death, requiring only one final blow before its spirit ring could be absorbed.
"Xiao San, begin now. We'll protect you!" Bai He encouraged.
"Xiao San, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were different from other soul masters. No matter what setbacks you faced, you persevered. Today is the day you break through to become a Titled Douluo. Go, Xiao San—you are my pride!" Yu Xiaogang said, his eyes brimming with tears and his voice trembling.
Tang San nodded firmly. He could not let down his teacher and father's expectations.
Even a spirit beast over ninety thousand years old could only become his spirit ring.
A mournful cry echoed as the first Thousand Jun Ant Emperor perished. Tang San released his Blue Silver Emperor Spirit and began absorbing the ninth spirit ring, preparing to leap into the ranks of Titled Douluo.
This time, Xiao Wu felt no sorrow over the death of the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor. These three spirit beasts were ambitious and had once been subdued by the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python. Now, with Da Ming and Er Ming having just hidden away, their territory had been seized by these creatures.
Their death was well-deserved.
She even marveled at Tang San's good fortune. Normally, finding three suitable ninety-thousand-year spirit beasts for hunting was no easy task, yet Tang San had encountered them all at once.
If Tang San absorbed all three of these spirit beasts, his soul power level would at least rise to rank ninety-four.
"Twin Soul Spirits truly are a unique gift. Tang San's strength is growing so rapidly—could he really inherit a godhood?" Xiao Wu wondered inwardly.
Perhaps she could stay by Tang San's side a little longer, in case there was an opportunity for a God Test!
While Tang San was absorbing spirit rings in the Star Dou Great Forest to become a Titled Douluo, another person was also hunting spirit beasts to advance as a Dual Spirit Titled Douluo.
That person was Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong had already entered the Sunset Forest, with her Titled Douluo subordinates and the Angel Legion hovering above it, shaking Heaven Dou City for a time.
On the hundred-meter-high walls of Heaven Dou City, countless patrolling soul masters and soldiers stood fully armored, spears in hand, ready for battle.
Half of the Royal Soul Master Legion had already taken positions on the walls for defense. Their commander, Ge Long, gazed solemnly beyond the city.
From here, the multicolored glow on the distant horizon was visible—reflections of spirit rings.
With so many Titled Douluo and Soul Douluo present, Ge Long dared not imagine whether Heaven Dou City could truly withstand an assault if they charged.
"Your Majesty!"
The salutations snapped Ge Long out of his thoughts. He turned to see Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Dugu Shuo, Dugu Feng, and other powerful figures approaching together.
Everyone gathered beneath the watchtower, gazing into the distance with grim expressions.
Is Bibi Dong simply flaunting her power, showing off the might of the Spirit Hall?
Bringing so many Titled Douluo—what are you planning to do?
"Everyone, I urge you not to act rashly. Evil Soul Masters are wreaking havoc in the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Spirit Hall has an unshirkable responsibility to rid the Spirit Master World of this scourge.
His Majesty is currently searching for traces of the Evil Soul Masters in the Sunset Forest. Once they are found, we will need your cooperation to eliminate these troublemakers who have stirred up the Spirit Master World!"
On the streets within the city, a tall figure shouted arrogantly.
Dugu Feng looked over and saw that it was Salas.
Behind Salas followed numerous Spirit Hall knights, acting as if they were invincible.
Bibi Dong's sudden arrival had greatly boosted the morale of the Spirit Hall. At this moment, if they were asked to coordinate from within and open the gates of Heaven Dou City, these people would not hesitate to do so.
Of course, Qian Renxue was also guarding against them. Below the city walls, there was still a Soul Master Legion of five thousand!
She very much wanted to fly directly to the front of the Angel Legion and demand what Bibi Dong intended to do.
But now was certainly not the time for such actions.
However, Qian Renxue had no intention of backing down either. At this moment, everyone in Heaven Dou City was waiting for her decision. Bibi Dong's arrogance was simply a blatant disregard for the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Salas, you'd better behave yourself. Otherwise, once the battle begins, I'll kill you first as a sacrifice!"
Qian Renxue snorted coldly as she looked into the city.
Following her words, countless Soul Masters from the legion surrounded Salas and his men, as if a single disagreement would spark a full-scale battle.
Salas remained calm and did not make any further moves.
He knew Qian Renxue's identity, but his loyalty lay with Bibi Dong. He did not believe Qian Renxue could pose a threat to Bibi Dong.
After all, the Pope was determined to take control of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The situation remained deadlocked, with only Dugu Feng continuously sensing Bibi Dong's movements through the Emerald Dragon Snake.
Bibi Dong was already absorbing a Spirit Ring.
A spider-type Spirit Beast, not yet ninety thousand years old, was being absorbed by Bibi Dong as her Eighth Soul Ring.
Meanwhile, Chrysanthemum Douluo and others were searching for a second Spirit Beast.
Bibi Dong had indeed gone mad. In her pursuit of godhood, she no longer sought perfection in her Spirit Rings.
As long as she could become a Dual Spirit Titled Douluo, it was enough.
Dugu Feng also noticed Qiandao Liu following behind the Angel Legion. Threatened by Bibi Dong, Qiandao Liu could only act as her protector.
Under these circumstances, Dugu Feng did not have the Emerald Dragon Snake obstruct Bibi Dong further.
It was too easy to expose themselves at this moment.
He simply followed Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue, blending into the crowd without drawing any attention.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly, the brilliant glow in the sky began shifting toward Heaven Dou City.
Tension immediately rose on the city walls.
As the glow drew closer, Bibi Dong led the way, with the Angel Legion following closely behind, rapidly approaching Heaven Dou City.
Just moments ago, she had completed absorbing all nine Spirit Rings for her Second Martial Soul.
Only the final step of the Rakshasa Divine Trial remained—comprehending the Rakshasa Heart—to inherit the Rakshasa Godhood.
This absorption of Spirit Rings had gone exceptionally smoothly, without any interference from Evil Soul Masters or disturbances from anyone else.
This restored Bibi Dong's confidence. In the past, you were always the one scheming against me, but this time, haven't I outmaneuvered you?
Her enmity with the hidden Evil Soul Masters felt like a sixth sense, allowing her to perceive their intent to delay her progress in the Divine Trial.
But this time, she had successfully thwarted their schemes.
Not only did she not go to the Star Dou Great Forest to engage in battle with the Clear Sky Sect, but instead took the opportunity to complete the absorption of her Spirit Ring.
I will definitely become the Rakshasa God first!
Bibi Dong snorted coldly in her heart, while her movements remained unhurried as she approached Heaven Dou City.
All the powerful figures on the city walls of Heaven Dou City came into her view.
(End of Chapter)