Chapter 22: Refining the Fragment of the Source of Darkness, Bibi Dong's Martial Soul Evolves!
Keisha's beautiful eyes gleamed faintly with admiration as she helped Bibi Dong stand.
As a healer, Keisha had done her best to ease Bibi Dong's pain. However, she understood all too well the terrifying ordeal of having two opposing forces clashing within one's body.
Even among the Angel Clan, few possessed such an indomitable will. For Bibi Dong, a mere human, to withstand such torment had earned Keisha's respect and acknowledgment.
"Thank you, Sister Keisha! And, of course, you too, Yao Xuan!"
Bibi Dong stood slowly. Though she still felt weak, the sensation of her newly purified body, free from the corrosive power of the Rakshasa God, made her face light up with a radiant smile.
How long had it been since she last felt so unburdened?
Now, with the combined help of Yao Xuan and Keisha, she had finally taken the first step toward redemption.
"We're family; no need to be so formal," Keisha said with a gentle smile. "However, Dong'er, I must remind you: though I've expelled the Rakshasa God's power from your body, there's still a seed of its energy lingering in your spiritual sea."
"With my strength, forcibly removing it could harm you. For now, I've sealed it. If you ever sense the seal weakening, come to me immediately. I'll protect you and ensure the Rakshasa God cannot harm you again."
"I understand, Sister Keisha. I'll be careful," Bibi Dong replied, nodding solemnly as she committed the warning to memory.
"Congratulations, Dong'er! To celebrate you joining our family, I have a special gift for you. I'm sure you'll love it," Yao Xuan said, smiling as he watched the rejuvenated Bibi Dong.
"A gift? What is it, Yao Xuan?"
Curiosity sparkled in Bibi Dong's eyes. After witnessing so many miracles in one day, she had no doubt Yao Xuan's gift would be extraordinary.
"Here."
Without further delay, Yao Xuan handed her a jade box containing a fragment of the Source of Darkness.
"What is this? My martial soul is… yearning for it!"
Opening the box, Bibi Dong gazed at the fragment in astonishment, turning to Yao Xuan for answers.
"This is a fragment of the Source of Darkness. If you refine it, your martial soul will evolve into a god-level martial soul!"
"You've always been plagued by your dual martial souls. Whenever you used Soul Possession or unleashed your true form, you'd transform into something neither human nor ghost.
"But once your martial soul evolves, you'll never have to face that torment again."
"A god-level martial soul…" Bibi Dong murmured, her voice trembling with disbelief.
"Exactly. Begin now. Use your martial soul to refine the fragment and complete your evolution," Yao Xuan urged.
"Understood!"
With anticipation gleaming in her eyes, Bibi Dong summoned her Death Spider Emperor and Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor martial souls.
As she began refining the fragment, waves of pure dark energy surged into her martial souls, initiating their profound transformation.
As her martial souls evolved, Bibi Dong's aura soared to new heights. A regal, transcendent air enveloped her, as if she were ascending to an entirely new realm.
Before long, the fragment was fully refined. At that moment, a golden cocoon formed around Bibi Dong, enveloping her as she underwent the final stages of her evolution.
"It seems this evolution will take some time," Yao Xuan remarked, turning to Tushan Susu. "By the way, Susu, if you want to use your Pure Love Heavenly Book, what materials do you need?"
"Master, the best medium would be a drop of blood from both you and the target," Susu replied, fiddling with her fingers. "If blood isn't available, hair or a personal item could work, though the effect might not be as strong."
"That's simple enough. Susu, I have a gift for you as well," Yao Xuan said, retrieving a Level-10 Soul Tool, the Flame Dragon Cannon, from his storage space and handing it to her.
"Master, what's this?" Susu asked, inspecting the weapon curiously.
"This is the Flame Dragon Cannon, a Level-10 Soul Tool—the highest grade on Douluo Continent.
"Your abilities focus on support rather than combat. With this, you'll have the power of a Super Douluo in battle, enough to handle most threats!"
"Wow! Thank you, Master! You're the best!"
Susu beamed, standing on her toes to plant a kiss on Yao Xuan's cheek. She carefully stored the cannon away, cherishing the gift.
"And what about me, Master?"
Keisha's voice carried a playful hint of grievance as she looked over. After all her efforts today, surely she deserved a reward as well?
"Of course I haven't forgotten you, Keisha," Yao Xuan replied with a smile.
Completing the mission to conquer the Spirit Hall had earned him five Goddess Evolution Cards—enough to push Keisha's strength to Level 130, the peak of a First-Class God or quasi-God King.
Without hesitation, Yao Xuan used the cards on Keisha. Radiant beams of nine-colored light descended upon her, rapidly enhancing her power.
"Thank you, Master!"
With her newfound strength, Keisha smiled softly, feeling more capable of supporting Yao Xuan.
At that moment, Bibi Dong's golden cocoon began to tremble and radiate light. Cracks formed across its surface, expanding visibly with each passing moment…
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