Chapter 14: Obtaining the Blood Demon's Fury Equipment; Bibi Dong's Deep Affection.
Tang Yiran is Tang Hao's cousin. Tang Hao also has a younger sister named Tang Yuehua; they are all of the same generation.
Currently, there are Title Douluos within the Clear Sky Sect. They are all elders who are much older than Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, and were all subordinates of the former Peerless Douluo Tang Chen. Besides the four Title Douluos below level 95, there is also a Super Douluo above level 95, who is currently the strongest force in the Clear Sky Sect.
The current Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's father, is also a Title Douluo. However, Tang Hao's father is currently in seclusion, cultivating to break through to level 95, so Tang Xiao of the Clear Sky Twin Stars is temporarily managing the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao are both approaching forty years old. Although they haven't become Title Douluos yet, with the Clear Sky Hammer in their hands, they are close to the combat strength of a Title Douluo.
Such combat power is unmatched on the continent, except by the Spirit Hall (excluding Seagod Island).
It's just a pity Tang Chen is gone.
Although the Clear Sky Sect has never revealed this news, Tang Chen hasn't appeared in the Soul Master world for so many years, so the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall should know that Tang Chen is no longer with the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Yiran was somewhat worried, but looking at Lin Fan and the weak and helpless Ye Keke ahead, her resolve strengthened. She would never hand over these two children because of Chrysanthemum Douluo's threat; otherwise, what would become of the Clear Sky Sect's reputation?
"Even without Grandpa, my Clear Sky Sect still has five Title Douluos, hundreds of inner disciples, and tens of thousands of outer disciples. If the Spirit Hall dares to act rashly, they will surely pay a bloody price."
Thinking of the sect's formidable strength, Tang Yiran stopped thinking and watched Lin Fan, Shui Yue'er, Liu Erlong, and Ye Keke continue walking into the Star Dou Great Forest.
A few minutes later, Tang Yiran turned around and realized that the Spirit Hall group was no longer in sight, and she breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Seeing that there was no danger, Liu Erlong hurriedly asked Lin Fan, "Hey, Xiao Fan, what's your relationship with the Spirit Hall Saintess? How dare you say those things to her? You almost scared me to death! Do you know that the Spirit Hall Saintess is the successor to the next Pope?"
"Uh, well… I had a bit of a history with her before. I knew her before I met you guys."
Lin Fan thought for a moment and could only give a vague account. He didn't dare tell the girls around him the whole story.
After all, that kind of thing was a bit too much, and besides, he didn't completely trust these girls yet. If the others in the Spirit Hall found out about this, Bibi Dong's child would have no hope of survival.
Liu Erlong blinked her big eyes, looking at Lin Fan's face, and continued to press, "Is it just a simple acquaintance? She didn't kill you today, and even tried to protect you. I think that Holy Maiden seems to like you a little."
Lin Fan said somewhat awkwardly, "No way, she's a Holy Maiden, and already a Soul Emperor. I'm only level 30, how could that be?"
"Oh, is that so? That's good then."
Liu Erlong seemed slightly happy. She suddenly grabbed Lin Fan's hand and asked, "So, do you like her? I thought about what you said today, it sounded quite affectionate."
Lin Fan thought for a moment and could only admit, "Well... I do like her a little."
Liu Erlong suddenly let go of Lin Fan's hand, kicked him, and said, "Fine, then go find her. Keke, let's go together, don't help him."
Liu Erlong immediately walked with Ye Keke, keeping a distance from Lin Fan.
Lin Fan was a little annoyed. What was wrong with this girl? Why did she suddenly kick him like that? Oh well, let's draw the lottery first.
Lin Fan hurriedly called out to Ling'er in his mind, "Ling'er, I want to draw a prize."
"Ding ding... Okay, Master has two chances to draw a prize. Are you sure you want to start the first draw?" Ling'er asked sweetly.
Lin Fan said, "Start."
"Ding ding... Congratulations Master, you have obtained the equipment Blood Demon's Fury. The usage time is limited. After the active effect is used eight times, the system will reclaim it."
"Ah, why is it always time-limited? I can't get a permanent one! This prize draw is as rip-off as Tencent's."
Lin Fan complained in his mind.
Ling'er said sweetly, "There's nothing I can do about this. It's all random. Blood Demon's Fury is not time-limited. You have eight chances to use the active effect. The active effect of Blood Demon's Fury is very powerful. Master, please remember not to use it carelessly. If you don't use it eight times, Blood Demon's Fury will remain."
"Oh, that's good then." Lin Fan immediately began to check the attributes of Blood Demon's Fury.
Blood Demon's Fury Enhanced Version: From King of Glory, suitable for offensive warriors and assassins.
Attack power increased by 200 points.
Increases health and stamina by 2000 points.
Active effect: After use, the user enters a super rage state, increasing attack power by 1000 points, defense by 1500 points, and speed by 200% for twenty seconds. The user is immune to two control effects and recovers health and energy when attacking enemies.
Additionally, the user gains a shield equal to 100% of their health, which can block all physical and magical damage (but not true damage).
This skill can be upgraded, becoming even more powerful.
Wow, a 100% shield!
Lin Fan was a little shocked. Attacking opponents could restore health and soul power; this active effect was indeed powerful. It was like having two lives.
Moreover, the 2000 points of health and stamina—this health essentially translates to physical strength and endurance—made Lin Fan feel like he had inexhaustible energy. With the increased health, even without using any skills, his body's ability to withstand attacks had increased several times over.
In the system, Lin Fan could see his health points had increased to 4000. Initially at 1000, the Shadow Axe added 1000, and Blood Fury added another 2000.
Activating Blood Fury would further increase attack power by 1000 and defense by 1500. To put that in perspective, Lin Fan's Shadow Axe only increased attack power by 800. With this state activated, it was equivalent to having two extra pieces of equipment.
"This is too powerful! I wonder how many levels of opponents I can defeat after activating Super Blood Fury."
Lin Fan felt a surge of anticipation, his only slight disappointment being that this wasn't permanent equipment; it only had eight uses. Permanent equipment seemed quite rare; Lin Fan had only managed to obtain the Shadow Axe as a permanent item so far.
"Wait, Ling'er, what is true damage? Does Douluo Continent even have true damage?"
Seeing the Blood Fury equipment description stating that shields couldn't block true damage, Lin Fan became curious.
Ling'er asked sweetly.
"Of course there are. Blood Demon's Fury's current effect can't withstand true damage. True damage in Douluo Continent is the damage caused by a level 100 god, which ignores all defenses. Besides that, some special martial souls and soul skills also have the effect of ignoring defense and invincibility; such attacks are true damage."
"Skills that ignore defense?"
Lin Fan suddenly thought of one: Bibi Dong's second martial soul's sixth soul skill, Eternal Creation, the soul skill that killed Xiao Wu's mother's invincible golden body. It seems that was also true damage.
System Ling'er said, "Yes, but Master, don't worry. The system's equipment can be upgraded. Blood Demon's Fury will have a true shield when upgraded. The Famous Sword will also have a true invincibility effect when upgraded to the invincible version. The true shield and the true invincibility effect can withstand true damage."
Lin Fan was immediately a little annoyed.
"You took back the famous sword, and this Blood Demon's Fury isn't even a permanent version. How can I upgrade it? Can you give it to me and make it permanent?"
Ling'er replied. "No, Master, please ask me system-related questions instead."
"Forget it, this stupid system." Lin Fan ignored her, thinking he should save his lottery chances for next time. Drawing continuously is risky; what if he gets a trash rune fragment?
...
On the Spirit Hall team's side.
Bibi Dong had returned to the car. By now, her team had left the Star Dou Great Forest. Bibi Dong looked back in that direction.
Recalling what had just happened, Bibi Dong's heart softened. After today's events, she was certain of her feelings; she had truly fallen for the boy with whom she had unexpectedly met.
Seeing him made her incredibly happy. Seeing him injured actually pained her. She wanted to kill him, but couldn't bring herself to do it. When she saw Chrysanthemum Douluo trying to harm him, she didn't even hesitate before standing in front of the boy.
"Fate is truly cruel..." Bibi Dong pursed her red lips, sighed, and felt a pang of sadness.
"Fortunately, you have your teacher and friends. I hope you live well and never come looking for me. Let me bear all of this myself."
(End of Chapter)