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Qian Xunji's face was dark with rage, and he felt a deep sense of humiliation. Tang Hao had actually spared him just now.
Who was he? The pinnacle of power on the entire continent, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
"Tang Hao!" Qian Xunji roared in hatred.
"How pitiful you look, teacher."
"!" "!" "!"
The sudden voice startled the three Title Douluos present. They looked up toward where the sound came from.
Emerging from the shadows of the forest was a slender, golden-haired woman with crimson lips, exuding an eerie charm.
"Dong'er?!"
Though it had been many years, Qian Xunji still recognized her as his former disciple, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and the successor originally groomed to become the next Pope.
But in Qian Xunji's mind, Bibi Dong should have long since perished in the Killing God City. Why had she suddenly appeared now?
"It's been a long time, teacher.
And now, farewell forever."
In the blink of an eye, Bibi Dong appeared behind Qian Xunji and his group.
"?"
Because all three were injured and had instinctively relaxed their guard upon seeing a familiar face, they only realized something was wrong when Bibi Dong moved behind them—but they couldn't pinpoint what.
"Holy Maiden, you?" Chrysanthemum Douluo began to ask.
*Thud!*
A muffled sound came from beside him.
Instinctively turning to look, they saw that Qian Xunji's chest had completely caved in, blood pouring from his seven orifices even more violently than before. His entire face was drenched in blood.
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice trembled with fear.
He tried to use soul power to sustain Qian Xunji's life, but he discovered that Qian Xunji's internal organs had already been shredded by a surge of soul power—and this soul power belonged to Tang Hao.
"What happened?" Chrysanthemum Douluo's mind was a jumble. "What just occurred?"
At this moment, Bibi Dong walked over again, speaking indifferently.
"Don't think about it anymore. My teacher is dead, killed by Tang Hao's Hao Tian Hammer. The two of you witnessed this scene together, and then pursued Tang Hao with me. However, that villain escaped too quickly, and we let him slip away."
"?" Ghost Douluo.
"?" Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Seeing the two still frozen in place, Bibi Dong frowned and spoke coldly.
"Do you want to end up like my teacher?"
A chilling killing intent locked onto the two.
Although Bibi Dong didn't display her cultivation level, their subconscious minds told them that resistance would mean certain death.
Moreover, both Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo realized that Bibi Dong seemed intent on framing Tang Hao.
By now, Qian Xunji was already dead—killed by Tang Hao's soul power.
No matter what they said when they returned, they would surely be blamed for failing to protect him.
Their only fate would be to accompany Qian Xunji in death unless they found a stronger backer—and Bibi Dong, standing right in front of them, was clearly their best option. They had no way out.
As for relying on their past merits to escape punishment, that was nothing but a joke.
Though they were called Elders of the Spirit Hall, in truth, they were merely servants of the Qian family.
The Spirit Hall wasn't short on Title Douluos.
Especially ones like them—low-tier Title Douluos.
In the original story, the reason they hadn't been forced to accompany Qian Xunji in death was that Qian Xunji had at least managed to return to the Spirit City with his last breath. Since Qian Xunji was stronger than them, the blame for failing to protect him naturally didn't fall on their heads—it could even be said they had saved him.
Later, when Qian Xunji died because of Bibi Dong, it had nothing to do with them either.
However, losing favor was inevitable, which was why they had always clung tightly to Bibi Dong's coattails whenever they acted.
Now, if they didn't want to die, their only option was to bet everything on Bibi Dong.
As for seeking refuge in the Killing God City—that was laughable.
Inside the Killing God City, even Title Douluo-level cultivation was useless. With their skills, forget about 100 victories—even achieving 50 victories would be difficult. After all, they were typical soul masters who relied heavily on their martial souls to fight.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged glances, each seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes. They slightly bowed to Bibi Dong and said,
"We obey your command, Holy Maiden."
As for why Qian Xunji had died under Tang Hao's soul power, this was naturally Ye Wen's doing.
Did anyone really think Ye Wen was some magnanimous person?
Ye Wen still remembered the incident where the so-called Twin Stars of Hao Tian had come to provoke him.
Revenge is a dish best served cold—even after ten years. Your retribution has arrived, courtesy of me.
For someone of Ye Wen's strength, simulating Tang Hao's soul power was child's play. However, considering that Tang Hao's soul power would change after absorbing the ninth soul ring of the Thunder Prison Vine, Ye Wen specially crafted a soul power simulation soul-guiding device. By collecting Tang Hao's soul power on-site, it could perfectly mimic it. Then, by injecting this simulated soul power into the dying Qian Xunji, Ye Wen severed his last vestiges of life.
This was professionalism.
Given the judgment level of this feudal era, this was already considered a significant blow.
As expected, Qian Xunji's death caused a massive shock throughout the Spirit Hall. Even Thousand Dao Liu, who had been secluded in the Shrine Hall, made a rare appearance.
"Xun'er~"
Thousand Daoliu sorrowfully touched the now-silent, cold body of Qian Xunji.
His eyes gradually filled with burning fury.
"Tell me exactly what happened."
Icy killing intent filled the room, and the overwhelming pressure forced Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo to bend their spines.
Bibi Dong, however, remained unfazed. She had long since reached the level of a Title Douluo.
Moreover, within her body was a custom-made four-character Battle Armor—Death Soul Devourer, created specifically for her by Ye Wen.
Compared to the generic version, which only increased base attributes like the Crimson Storm, Death Soul Devourer provided comprehensive boosts to both of Bibi Dong's martial souls and allowed her to switch between them freely.
All of this was thanks to the divine armor gifted by the Sea God, which had greatly accelerated Ye Wen's research into Battle Armor.
Though Bibi Dong lacked soul bones, the effects of her Battle Armor were equivalent to soul bones, greatly enhancing her foundation and allowing her to withstand Thousand Dao Liu's imposing aura.
However, Thousand Daoliu, consumed by grief and anger, failed to notice Bibi Dong standing quietly in the corner.
Following Bibi Dong's instructions, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo recited the pre-rehearsed lies to Thousand Dao Liu.
After thorough preparation, their performance left no trace of suspicion for Thousand Dao Liu to detect.
"Tang Hao, grandson of Tang Chen… How dare you.
Because of a vow I made years ago, I refrained from taking action against the Hao Tian Sect. And yet you dared to kill my son.
Very well, Tang Chen, don't blame me for being ruthless. This time, I will make the Hao Tian Sect pay the price. The glory of the Angel God must not be defiled."
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