Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Chapter 200 Bibi Dong Absorbs Xiao Wu's Soul Ring

After Yang Ping'an and the others left the Papal Palace, only Bibi Dong and Hu Liena remained in the hall.

Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena's melancholy expression, a hint of pity on her face, but ultimately she spoke calmly, "Nana, why are you like this this time? Don't you know the secrets of the Spirit Hall's operations and the things you need to be careful about?"

Hu Liena quickly said, "Teacher, this time I just made a mistake and fell into someone else's trap. I will definitely train hard in Death Valley and never make this mistake again."

Bibi Dong shook her head: "This is not a matter of training or punishment. Yang Ping'an is right. If you make this mistake a few more times, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."

"I know you're just doing what a girl would do and think, but you have to remember, you are the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall. Everything must be for the Spirit Hall's sake. I've been there, and if you can't get through this, it will affect your future cultivation and prospects."

Hu Liena's face was also unusually serious: "Master, don't worry, I will definitely not let these things interfere with me. Next time I meet Tang San, I will do my best to kill him."

Bibi Dong nodded: "Nana, you are my disciple and my successor. Everything must be done with the big picture in mind. You have met Yang Ping'an several times. He is excellent in all aspects, whether in mind or in cultivation. He was the one who provided the Narcissus Jade Bone you took. If you are too far behind him, it will be hard to convince people, and you will not be qualified to be the next Pope of the Spirit Hall."

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In the following days, the entire Spirit City fell into an eerie calm once again, but the troop movements were extremely frequent, as if there were some secret actions, especially Ghost Douluo, who was directly sent out by Bibi Dong.

According to Yang Ping'an's estimation, given Ghost Douluo's mysterious and unpredictable martial soul and unparalleled reconnaissance ability, he was probably sent to investigate the situation of the Clear Sky Sect.

Yang Ping'an was also thinking about his next training plan. In terms of training speed, Yang Ping'an believed that he was second to none, even compared to Tang San.

However, compared to the protagonist of the original work, Tang San has a constant stream of opportunities. Moreover, according to the progress, Tang San should soon be preparing to go to Seagod Island, which is Tang San's real opportunity and the greatest chance to become a god in ten thousand years.

Yang Ping'an never joined the Spirit Hall; he only became an apprentice of Chrysanthemum Douluo. One of his selfish reasons was that he wanted to retain a sliver of hope for training on Seagod Island, or rather, for pursuing the Seagod's position. Once he joined the Spirit Hall, all of that would probably be in vain.

It's worth noting that in just four years on Seagod Island, the seven members of Shrek Academy increased their soul power by more than twenty levels, which is considered incredibly fast. In contrast, Tang San and the others only increased their soul power by twenty levels in the previous five years. Under the influence of the divine test, their cultivation speed actually increased faster and faster.

Especially considering Tang San's current situation, even with Yang Ping'an's numerous arrangements, Tang San was still able to infiltrate Hu Liena's group. If he hadn't been prepared in advance, Xiao Wu would probably have sacrificed herself just like in the original story.

Moreover, even though he intercepted the Eight Spider Soul Bones, he was still able to create a head-attached soul bone, which was a miracle. It should be noted that only three external soul bones have appeared in the entire original work, and their rarity even exceeds that of a 100,000-year soul bone.

This time, Yang Ping'an specifically mentioned the situation of the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Chen to Bibi Dong and the elders, actually wanting Bibi Dong and the others to cut off Tang San and Tang Hao's escape route. If Tang San was the chosen one in the original work, then Tang Hao was the chosen one who won without lifting a finger.

Given Tang Hao's situation in the original story, a person who is an alcoholic and doesn't take care of his son, and who repeatedly destroyed the Spirit Hall's branch halls for his own selfish desires, he doesn't seem like a positive character from any perspective.

However, in terms of luck and strength, he even surpasses Tang San. You should know that since Tang Hao absorbed the 100,000-year soul ring, he has basically not cultivated much, but his soul power has also rapidly increased to level 95. Even after losing an arm and a leg, he removed the original injuries and reattached his arms and legs, and his soul power broke through to level 96. He was even able to defeat the level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo, which can be called a miracle.

It's important to understand that there's an insurmountable gap between level 96 and level 98. Normally, three level 96 Title Douluos might not be able to defeat a level 98 Title Douluo. Moreover, Golden Crocodile Douluo has a top-grade spirit ring plus a 100,000-year spirit ring and spirit bone. In terms of configuration alone, he is even stronger than Tang Hao.

As for Tang Chen's matter, Yang Ping'an was also trying to divert attention from the conflict, as he didn't want to deal with Tang Chen, a top expert, at least for now.

According to Yang Ping'an's plan, the Snow Swan Kiss has already been placed into the Blood River, and it's only a matter of time before the Killing Capital is destroyed.

However, the Snow Swan Kiss is not a pure poison, but can amplify the poison many times over. Given the current situation in Killing City, there are far fewer people than before. Even if Bloody Mary's poison is a hundred times stronger, it probably won't destroy Killing City in a short time.

According to the original story, it took Tang San a full five years after he received the Snow Swan Kiss before Tang Chen truly found him. This period was the best time for him to improve.

Moreover, Yang Ping'an was disguised as Bibi Dong throughout the entire Slaughter City. If a major problem were to arise, Bibi Dong would likely be there to take the fall.

Moreover, after hearing the news that Yang Ping'an had set off for Tang Chen, Bibi Dong will probably return to the City of Slaughter to investigate and confirm the identity of the King of Slaughter. At that time, there may be a good show to watch.

In Chrysanthemum Douluo's residence, Yang Ping'an felt a rare moment of peace. It seemed that there were no more arguments or past hatreds around him.

Ten days passed quickly, and Ghost Douluo returned from outside. Everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly.

Inside the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong summoned all the Title Douluo elders again, but Hu Liena and the others, as well as Yang Ping'an, did not attend. After all, this was an internal matter of the Spirit Hall. Hu Liena had already been assigned to Death Valley, and Yang Ping'an did not need to participate in matters within the Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong's expression turned extremely serious as she looked at the report submitted by Ghost Douluo.

Finally, Bibi Dong slowly spoke: "According to the information that Elder Gui gathered from the Clear Sky Sect, the Clear Sky Sect now has a total of six Title Douluos. Tang Xiao's soul power level has reached level ninety-six, and everyone is training hard to improve their strength. I'm afraid it won't be long before they emerge from seclusion."

The crowd was in an uproar. They never expected that the Haotian Sect would develop to such strength after so many years. It was almost terrifying. No wonder it was once the number one sect in the world.

Bibi Dong continued, "I personally went to the City of Slaughter. Although I didn't fight the King of Slaughter, his soul power was very abnormal, almost like it was about to go out of control. Moreover, I felt that he wasn't a person, but rather that he was being controlled by something. And judging from his appearance and other aspects, he should be Tang Chen, the patriarch of the Haotian Sect."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, there was some good news: at least Tang Chen, that invincible mountain, had been removed.

Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly spoke up: "Your Holiness, the Clear Sky Sect is, after all, a hidden danger. Shouldn't we take measures during our Soul Hunting Operation? Otherwise, it might really deliver a fatal blow to us in the future."

Bibi Dong shook her head: "Elder Ju is mistaken. The Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul is known to be powerful, especially since Tang Xiao has reached level 96. Moreover, they occupy a natural stronghold. Even if all nine of our elders were to come out together, we probably wouldn't be able to wipe out the Clear Sky Sect, not to mention that there is Tang Hao lurking in the shadows."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this, as no one wanted to provoke the Clear Sky Sect, given that Clear Sky Hammer Soul Masters were notoriously powerful.

Bibi Dong waved her hand and said, "The decision to withdraw from the war was made by the Grand Elder. I will go to the Grand Elder and ask him to resolve the potential threat of the Haotian Sect emerging from seclusion. There shouldn't be any major problems."

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After everything was explained, Bibi Dong gave Chrysanthemum Douluo three lead boxes, which clearly contained three soul bones, including Xiao Wu's soul bone.

Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't mince words and quickly put away the three soul bones with a joyful expression.

Everyone looked at Bibi Dong with even more serious expressions. They couldn't believe that she had absorbed the 100,000-year soul ring in such a short time, and even found time to go to the City of Slaughter. Her Holiness the Pope's strength was becoming more and more unfathomable.

(End of this chapter)