Hearing Tang San's question, Bibi Dong synthesized her findings and realized the nature of his little schemes, her eyes glinting with amusement.
"Nothing, just a battle."
Seeing the strange look in Bibi Dong's eyes, Tang San felt a vague sense of foreboding. A battle capable of causing such turmoil throughout the Star Dou Great Forest had to be related to Da Ming and Er Ming, no matter how he looked at it! Furthermore, the way Bibi Dong was looking at him made Tang San increasingly uneasy, yet he feigned composure and analyzed the situation rationally.
"To cause such a massive disturbance, the combatants must be extraordinary. Pope, perhaps someone has found the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast I discovered before I could."
At this point, Tang San said anxiously.
"My Lady, you should head over to investigate quickly, lest someone else gets there first!"
Bibi Dong watched the expression of feigned anxiety Tang San wore for her sake and sneered inwardly. If not for her exceptional perception, which gave her a general idea of what was happening over there, she might truly have been fooled by this cunning brat. Since the target had been found, she couldn't be bothered to keep up the act and spoke bluntly.
"Indeed, as you said, there is a hunt for a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast going on over there."
"It's just that I didn't expect there to be two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in this Star Dou Great Forest."
'Shock!!'
Bibi Dong's words struck Tang San's heart like a thunderbolt, startling him. He instinctively activated his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and began to flee rapidly toward the outer reaches of the forest. If Bibi Dong had already discovered them, staying here was just waiting for death!
Watching Tang San flee, a flash of purple light erupted behind Bibi Dong. She moved faster than him, appearing before him like a fleeting shadow, and said gently.
"Little Tang Yin, why the rush? I should be thanking you!"
"You might not know this, but I happen to be missing two Spirit Rings right now. These two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts have arrived at the perfect time."
Tang San looked at Bibi Dong, whose face was as radiant as a peach blossom and who was smiling brightly, yet a chill ran down his spine. He feigned calm and said.
"Two? I truly didn't expect that."
"In that case, Pope, you should hurry over. It would be bad if someone else took them first."
Bibi Dong looked at Tang San, who was still calmly spouting nonsense in front of her, and said in a kind tone.
"No rush, they aren't so easily taken. Don't worry, little one. Since you helped me find these Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts—two of them, no less—I will let you go. I just have one last question for you!"
Tang San didn't dare to trust Bibi Dong's promise and asked nervously.
"I wonder what other question you have, My Lady? I shall tell you everything I know."
Bibi Dong asked.
"Regarding Na Na, you know what to do, don't you?"
Hearing the question about Huliena, Tang San immediately expressed his stance solemnly.
"Please rest assured, Pope. Huliena and I were merely companions during our time in Slaughter City; I have absolutely no romantic feelings for her. Furthermore, whether it is to ensure she doesn't waste her time on me or for the sake of your vision, I will never appear before her again. Please, have faith in me!"
Hearing Tang San's promise again and seeing the sincere, seemingly genuine expression on his face, Bibi Dong nodded.
"In that case, I am relieved."
Tang San breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her reply. But the next moment, he caught a flash of purple light from Bibi Dong's right hand, and a palm strike as fast as lightning was launched. The strike was so swift that before Tang San could react, it slammed into his chest.
"Bang--"
"Pfft--"
The strike landed true. Tang San spat out a large mouthful of blood, his body sent flying dozens of meters, snapping two or three ancient trees as thick as water vats before he finally hit the ground.
"Bang--"
Tang San crashed into the earth with a dull thud, coughing up another large mouthful of blood mixed with bits of his internal organs. Looking at the blurred figure slowly approaching, Tang San managed to speak with great difficulty.
"You said you would let me go... w-why?"
His attitude had been sincere and heartfelt, without a single flaw. His stance had been so clear, so why was Bibi Dong doing this? Just to toy with him?!
Bibi Dong was slightly surprised that Tang San hadn't died instantly from her strike; he was truly worthy of being someone who had managed to Pass Slaughter City! That palm should have shattered every bone in his body, yet he was still alive—he certainly had some tricks up his sleeve. Addressing his dying confusion, Bibi Dong spoke.
"Apologies, I changed my mind."
"I feel that you probably really don't like Na Na."
Bibi Dong's words dealt a critical blow to Tang San. If she knew he didn't like Huliena, why attack him?!
Seeming to see the confusion in Tang San's eyes, Bibi Dong continued.
"But you are too fake. Your mouth speaks of benevolence and morality, while your heart is filled with deceit. I wasn't entirely sure if you were lying to me."
"Besides, I've snatched your two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. If you can't deal with me in the future, you will surely take revenge on Na Na, either by toying with her feelings or taking her life."
"I absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen. So, I've decided to kill you and end it all once and for all."
Hearing that Bibi Dong was killing him for such a baseless reason and slandering his reputation so vilely, Tang San's hatred surged to the heavens. His anger boiled over, and combined with his severe injuries, he spat out another mouthful of blood. Feeling that his end had truly arrived, Tang San lost all restraint and, trembling, roared.
"Bibi Dong! Even if I die today, I will become a vengeful spirit and curse your Martial Soul Hall to eternal ruin!"
Bibi Dong remained unmoved by Tang San's threat. In a few years, she would become a god—a true Evil God. A vengeful spirit? Hah, then she would just kill him again. With a wave of her jade hand, a stream of purple venom struck half of Tang San's body, sizzling loudly. She said casually.
"It doesn't matter."
As the corrosive poison took hold, Tang San let out another shrill scream.
"Ah--!"
Watching half of Tang San's body slowly melt away under the venom, Bibi Dong released her External Spirit Bone and flew toward the Star Dou Core Area.
As for Tang San, once he was struck by her poison, he would soon dissolve into a puddle of foul liquid, leaving not even a bone behind, so there was no need to pay him any further attention.
By the Lake of Life, the scene had descended into total chaos; Gu Rong had transformed into a Bone Dragon and was locked in a brutal head-on collision with Er Ming. Both were the type to engage in close-quarters combat, and with their cultivation levels and bloodlines being evenly matched, neither man nor beast could determine a victor for the time being.
As for the other side, Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi were joining forces to fight Da Ming, but they were beginning to fall at a disadvantage. Da Ming's strength was already approaching the level of a Beast, and with his unique abilities, even though Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi were not your average type of Soul Master, they still found themselves losing ground before him.
Watching the two men gradually struggle to hold their own, Yun Ming's expression remained unchanged, though the Soul Power on his body began to surge. In an instant, the heavens and earth changed color, the sun and moon appeared in the sky simultaneously, and he decided to make his move. He raised his hand to summon the Atlas Divine Spear, but just as he prepared to strike, he sensed a figure who, taking advantage of the fact that he had drawn the attention of the two Beast Kings, had bypassed him to launch an attack on the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Yun Ming glanced at the person behind him, his movements pausing; it was actually her.
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