Chapter 33: Whose Man Is He?

Bibi Dong returned to the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City, radiating an overwhelming killing intent. Along the way, no one dared to greet her.

Her eyes were bloodshot—her current cultivation was nothing more than self-deception.

The only reason she managed to pass the trials of the Rakshasa God was because of her "fantasy" about Yu Xiaogang. If Yu Xiaogang was ruined, she would also suffer a severe blow.

After all, her greatest wish was to take revenge on everything—on Spirit Hall, on the world, and on herself.

Without Yu Xiaogang as the "rope" anchoring her, it would be difficult for her to hold on to her heart.

In the previous two simulations, why had she targeted Zhou Sheng'an? It was because, in the course of his brilliance, he had dragged Yu Xiaogang down, effectively destroying her cultivation foundation!

That was why, this time, she had shamelessly stepped forward to protect Yu Xiaogang—she was afraid he would sink into despair and commit suicide.

Unfortunately, what she hadn't expected was that Yu Xiaogang was so fragile in front of Zhou Sheng'an!

How elated had she been when she saw Yu Xiaogang stand against Zhou Sheng'an? And now, how disappointed she was! Once again, she discovered that Yu Xiaogang was nothing like the person she had imagined him to be.

He had even tried to steal Zhou Sheng'an's research results?

"Liar! They're all liars!"

Returning to the great hall, Bibi Dong waved her delicate hand, slamming the doors shut. Then, she went berserk inside!

Her long purple hair stood on end, her face twisted in rage as she roared repeatedly in all directions.

The power of the Rakshasa God turned into purple-black mist, erupting from her body and quickly filling the entire hall. Within the haze, she unleashed crimson energy beams, shattering the pillars.

A cacophony of destruction filled the air.

…

[Zhou Sheng'an publicly exposed the truth, further solidifying the title of Grand Sage Master, making it unshakable. Though Yu Xiaogang feigned unconsciousness to avoid confrontation, it did nothing to change the public's perception. He became a laughingstock, discussed only as a clown.]

A grinding sound echoed.

In reality, Bibi Dong clenched her fists, gritting her teeth as she stared at the light screen.

Luckily, this was only a simulation. Luckily, she was receiving the memories in segments. Otherwise, she would have lost her mind again!

"Damn it! It must be fake! Someone must be manipulating things! Otherwise, how could Xiaogang covet someone else's theoretical results? He would never care about the Soul Power Supplementation Theory…"

She repeated these words over and over, but the truth could not be hidden.

Yu Xiaogang's lifelong pursuit had been to break free from the label of being a waste.

And now, someone had accomplished this goal, but it wasn't him.

"I must destroy Zhou Sheng'an to quell the hatred in my heart!" Bibi Dong's gaze turned chilling. Her intent to crush Zhou Sheng'an wasn't just because of his "persecution" of Yu Xiaogang—it was also for the sake of her own cultivation.

…

The scene shifted.

Inside the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City, Bibi Dong had finally finished venting her rage. Every pillar in the great hall had been shattered, the wall ornaments had all fallen, and the entire hall was in complete ruins.

Panting heavily, she slumped to the ground.

Just then, the door suddenly swung open.

Qian Renxue walked in with her chin raised, a smirk on her lips.

At this point, she was the only one who dared enter the hall.

"What are you here for?" Bibi Dong glared at Qian Renxue coldly.

"Obviously, I came to see your humiliation."

Qian Renxue spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

This woman had previously boasted, slandering Sheng'an and making it seem as though all of his achievements were stolen from Yu Xiaogang.

And now? The reality was completely the opposite!

Sheng'an was simply a genius, while Yu Xiaogang had been useless his whole life—nothing but a clown in the end!

The man you set your sights on is utterly worthless!

Qian Renxue's grin nearly stretched to her ears.

Bibi Dong stared at Qian Renxue with an icy expression but said nothing. Instead, a smirk gradually formed on her face. "And what right do you have to laugh? What is Zhou Sheng'an to you?"

"He's my man." Qian Renxue declared proudly.

"Does he know he's your man?"

Bibi Dong sneered.

"…"

Qian Renxue's expression darkened as she glared at Bibi Dong with icy cold eyes. In the previous two simulations, she had already consummated her relationship with Zhou Sheng'an, only for this woman to interfere and ruin everything.

Maybe she should just kill her in this simulation?

Qian Renxue's eyes turned red, and her inner personality surfaced within the simulation!

"You want to fight me?" Bibi Dong suddenly let out a shrill, maniacal laugh. "Hahaha… Qian Renxue, you really are something! Go ahead, try me!"

Qian Renxue suppressed her impulse, sneering. "Do you think I'm as crazy as you?"

"Oh, by the way, don't bring that clown Yu Xiaogang into Spirit Hall anymore. I'd hate for him to ruin our reputation."

With a chuckle, Qian Renxue turned and hummed a tune as she left.

Bibi Dong's expression darkened as she watched her leave.

Soon, however, the corners of her mouth curved upward.

"Qian Renxue, do you really think Zhou Sheng'an is still yours? No, you've already lost your chance…"

Bibi Dong opened Zhou Sheng'an's status panel. His favorability toward Spirit Kite Douluo was rising steadily.

Before long, love would blossom.

And she… would accelerate this process!

…

[On January 18, 2024, after analyzing his own body-tempering progress and experimenting with 3,000 different samples, Zhou Sheng'an developed the Twelve-Tier Body-Tempering Method, a technique that could be used by anyone, regardless of age.]

[With its release, countless benefited, and the gratitude toward him grew. The name of Grand Sage Master once again became a hot topic.]

[Zhou Sheng'an once more refused to establish an organization.]

[Spirit Kite Douluo entered Zhou Sheng'an's life. Under the guidance of Spirit Hall's think tank, their relationship rapidly deepened.]

[On February 11, 2024, Zhou Sheng'an began traveling across nations to lecture, attracting 14,000 followers. Wherever he went, kings, nobles, and commoners alike gathered, eagerly awaiting his teachings.]

[On his way to the Principality of Alaska, Zhou Sheng'an was ambushed and taken away.]

A massive black bird soared through the sky at high speed, clutching Zhou Sheng'an in its talons.

The fierce winds buffeted Zhou Sheng'an's face, making him roll his eyes.

At this point, he was only a Spirit Ancestor—far from being a match for this Spirit Douluo-level opponent.

Not to mention, in midair, his Blue Silver Grass would be greatly weakened.

"Who are you? Why have you kidnapped me?" Zhou Sheng'an remained calm.

By now, he possessed an indestructible golden body. Anyone who dared to harm him would bear a karmic burden that even the Pope of Spirit Hall wouldn't dare to take on!

The massive black bird was actually a spirit master in their Martial Soul Avatar form.

With a human voice, it spoke.

"Grand Sage Master, your existence threatens the interests of the nobility. You've given the common people a means to resist. We cannot allow you to continue."

Zhou Sheng'an frowned slightly.

The ones who benefited most from his theories were the commoners, providing them with a path to rise in status.

Naturally, this made him a thorn in the side of the privileged elite.

There had already been several assassination attempts.

But now, with his "golden body" in place, any nation suspected of killing him would face a reckoning. No country's nobility would dare to take that risk.

Thus, this assailant couldn't possibly be from the noble class.

Just then, a piercing bird cry rang out from behind.

A sharp, resounding screech split the air.

"Screech!"