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"This is the only way."
Flender nodded slightly. Although he felt that Yu Xiaogang's actions were somewhat unethical, he had no personal connection to Bibi Dong. What happened to her was none of his concern. Besides, allowing Bibi Dong to stay here wasn't free—Shrek Academy's food and lodging cost money. She had to give something in return.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang was carefully considering the right moment to reveal Tang San's twin martial souls to Bibi Dong, hoping to acquire the cultivation method for them in one go.
In the shadows, two soul masters from the Angel Clan, assigned to monitor Bibi Dong, were seething with rage after hearing the conversation between her, Liu Erlong, Flender, and Yu Xiaogang. Their anger boiled over, making them wish they could wipe out all four of them on the spot.
"Qian Ming, what do you think?" the female soul master asked through gritted teeth, her chest heaving with fury. She swore this was the most enraged and disgusted she had ever felt in her life. The sheer shamelessness of these people had shattered her perception of human depravity.
The male soul master, Qian Ming, responded coldly, "Send a message back. I never expected Clear Sky Douluo's son to be at this academy… and a twin martial soul wielder at that. Report everything to Her Holiness the Pope. I trust she will handle it accordingly."
Both agreed to send word to Qian Renxue. The two of them had been assigned by Qian Daoliu to protect Bibi Dong, but Qian Renxue had no knowledge of this. However, they understood Qian Daoliu's personality well—if he learned about this situation, he would likely dismiss Tang San as unworthy of being Qian Renxue's rival, deeming him insignificant. He would take a brief look and then ignore it, allowing events to unfold naturally.
"Qian Xin, we need to conceal ourselves well from now on. Clear Sky Douluo could return at any moment, and we're no match for him. We should wait for Her Holiness to respond before taking any action."
"Understood."
Qian Xin nodded before heading toward the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City to deliver the message.
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Meanwhile, Inside the Cafeteria
Upon learning the full truth, Liu Erlong stood up in fury.
"Bibi Dong, let's go! We need to make this public! We'll expose everything the Spirit Hall has done to you—let the world see the filthy and disgusting truth behind this so-called righteous organization!"
"And as for the current Pope, Qian Renxue—she's worse than a beast! To raise a hand against her own mother—she is utterly unworthy of being called human! The world needs to know that the Spirit Hall, from top to bottom, is nothing more than a pack of monsters!"
"No, Erlong! You can't do that!"
Bibi Dong quickly stood up and grabbed Liu Erlong's arm.
Liu Erlong, bewildered, demanded, "Why are you stopping me, Bibi Dong? After all the suffering you've endured, don't you want revenge against the Spirit Hall?"
Bibi Dong shook her head bitterly. "It's not that I don't want revenge… It's that I don't have the power to exact it. If this information were to be exposed, yes, it would undoubtedly ruin the Spirit Hall's reputation. But have you considered the consequences?"
"That abomination tried to kill me—her own mother. Qian Xunji, her father, who never mistreated her, was nearly beaten to death by her. Now that she's in power, the Spirit Hall has turned into… this. In her eyes, the entire organization, even the whole continent, is nothing more than a tool to satisfy her ambitions."
"If she catches wind of this, Shrek Academy will be turned into a living hell. Even if you and Xiaogang have the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as your backing, she doesn't even regard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan as a threat. What makes you think she would hesitate to destroy your clan?"
Liu Erlong clenched her fists, unwilling to accept this reality. "So we just sit back and let the Spirit Hall continue its tyranny?!"
"What else can we do?" Bibi Dong sighed, her voice filled with exhaustion. "That abomination's talent and strength are terrifyingly overwhelming—far beyond my own. Even at my peak, I was nothing to her."
She gently squeezed Liu Erlong's hand and said with deep sorrow, "Erlong, there's one thing Qian Xunji said that I cannot deny—my body is tainted. I am no longer worthy of Xiaogang. I cannot use my filth to tarnish him. My entire life has been filled with suffering… Please, promise me, you and Xiaogang will cherish each other."
"Liu Erlong, cast aside the shackles of worldly morality. Even if you have to force yourself upon him, you must truly be with him. I was never as fortunate as you—but at least you still have the chance to be with him. Take care of him… for me, will you?"
"Bibi Dong, what about you? You love Xiaogang just as deeply."
Liu Erlong couldn't help but ask.
Bibi Dong sighed and shook her head. "I know my place. Even if I were still a Titled Douluo, my tainted body would never be worthy of Xiaogang. Now, I am nothing more than an ordinary person. My beauty is gone, and I am even less suited for him than before. Watching him from afar, hearing about his achievements… that is enough for me. It brings me peace, joy, and even happiness. That alone is enough."
Liu Erlong murmured, "Bibi Dong, you're truly kind. No wonder Xiaogang has never been able to forget you. Hearing your words, I finally understand a little more… I may not have the final say at Shrek Academy, but as the vice dean, I do have some authority. From today onward, you'll live in the room next to mine. That much, I can arrange."
"Thank you, Erlong. You're kind as well." Bibi Dong expressed her gratitude once more.
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The Soul Master Tournament Continues
The competition pressed on. After Tang Yuehua, Tang Hao, and Tang San were reunited, Clear Sky Sect officially dispatched Soul Ancestor-level disciples to aid Shrek Academy. With these powerful new additions, Shrek successfully defeated Elephant Armored Academy.
Not only that, but Tang Hao also presented Tang San with the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone, obtained through sacrifice. Upon absorbing it, Tang San's cultivation soared, and after acquiring his fourth spirit ring, he successfully broke through to Rank 42 as a Soul Ancestor.
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Inside Spirit Hall
Seated on the Pope's throne, Qian Renhan held a letter delivered by the two Angel Clan branch members who had been monitoring Shrek Academy.
Qian Renhan had thought that, after everything he had experienced, his mind was immune to all poisons. He believed that even if Bibi Dong offered herself to Yu Xiaogang, he wouldn't be fazed. Yet, after reading this letter, he found himself utterly disgusted. Clearly, his mental training still had room for improvement.
He never imagined that someone could be so pathetically subservient. It was like watching a desperate fool—akin to a man saying to another, "If you don't want your goddess to get pregnant, buy the condoms yourself and hand them to me." Or like Mei Yangyang urging Fei Yangyang, "Push harder! Xi Yangyang has no strength left!"—only for Fei Yangyang to respond with heartache.
And what Bibi Dong had done was no different.
"Your Holiness..."
Chrysanthemum Douluo, sensing the icy shift in Qian Renhan's expression, spoke in a trembling voice.
"Recall the two Angel Clan branch members stationed at Shrek Academy," Qian Renhan ordered coldly. "And tell Qian Renxue—once she completes the seventh Angelic Trial, I will grant her permission to free the old man and bring Bibi Dong back."
(End of Chapter)