Chapter 71: Bibi Dong Heads to Sunset Forest, a Fated Encounter!
In an instant, the air around them seemed to freeze. An endless wave of cold erupted from the two of them, spreading outward like a shockwave.
Snowflakes danced through the air, forming a massive vortex of ice and snow.
At the center of the vortex, a dazzling blue light shimmered like crystal.
That terrifying cold surged into the sky, blanketing the heavens. Wherever it passed, all things froze solid, becoming ice sculptures.
Bear Lord's eyes widened. They could fight like this?
Two great beasts using a fusion skill—just like humans?
!!!
The explosive cold wind swept over.
The power of Sky-Rending clashed with the icy force, warping and shattering the space between Bear Lord and the two Empresses of Ice and Snow.
This fusion technique was far stronger than Sky-Rending Claw, and it made Bear Lord's paws tremble.
"Roar!!!"
Bear Lord let out a furious roar, pouring every last drop of soul power into his claws!
He struck with everything he had!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The force of Sky-Rending tore through the space that was nearly frozen solid, forcibly ripping a hole in heaven and earth.
All the cold winds were instantly devoured by the void.
"We won!"
A smile had just begun to form on Bear Lord's face, but then he saw a beam of light flying straight toward him.
"Whoosh!"
From deep within the icy vortex, a flash of glacial light shot forth.
Wherever it passed, immortal herbs and shrubs were instantly frozen into crystalline sculptures.
Bear Lord had already exhausted all his soul power. He had no strength left to dodge—he could only watch helplessly as the icy light pierced into him.
His body was instantly covered in frost.
"Ah!!"
He let out a mournful howl to the sky—only to become, in the next moment, a massive ice sculpture shaped like a bear.
Without soul power to sustain it, the power of Sky-Rending Claw gradually faded.
The torn space slowly mended itself.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well returned to tranquility.
Only the countless frozen immortal herbs around the two Empresses of Ice and Snow silently bore witness to the stunning clash just now.
"No… no way..."
Gui Mei was stunned speechless.
This level of power… Could Her Holiness the Pope even withstand it?
He, a Titled Douluo, felt like a caveman in front of these three hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
He was beginning to doubt everything.
When did hundred-thousand-year soul beasts become this powerful?
Gui Mei stared at the towering ice sculpture of Bear Lord standing in the field, swallowing hard.
If it had been him... he probably wouldn't even have left a corpse behind.
He watched as the Ice and Snow Empresses, having finished their fusion technique, walked over to the young man.
His heart tightened.
His mission was more or less complete—it was best to retreat for now.
If they discovered him... that wouldn't be good.
…
A short time earlier.
Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong was resting in her bedchamber.
Her beauty was exquisite—otherwise, Qian Xunji wouldn't have been so obsessed with her.
At the moment, she was dressed casually in her quarters, her smooth, alabaster skin exposed like fine jade.
Although she was in her thirties, she maintained herself extremely well.
Her long, shapely legs rested casually on the edge of the bed, toes lightly touching the floor—elegant and relaxed.
Bibi Dong's figure was tall and alluring, and coupled with her papal aura, she radiated a unique charm.
Yet, Bibi Dong only wanted to show that charm to Yu Xiaogang.
If she had a choice, she didn't want to be Pope at all!
Whenever she thought of Yu Xiaogang, pain surged in her heart.
It was all the Qian Clan's fault!
She had loved Yu Xiaogang so deeply, yet they couldn't be together.
The Qian Clan seemed to give her freedom and power—but in truth, they had imprisoned her spirit for twenty years!
She would rather have none of this power or cultivation if it meant living happily with Yu Xiaogang.
But all those beautiful dreams had been ruined by that rapist Qian Xunji!
The more Bibi Dong thought about it, the angrier she became. Her hand gripping the bedframe nearly crushed it.
Knock knock.
Suddenly, there was a light tapping on her window—like a bird pecking.
It was her trained messenger bird.
She snapped her fingers, and the window opened automatically.
The bird landed before her and lifted one claw.
"Message from Ghost Douluo?"
Bibi Dong hadn't truly expected to find a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in the Sunset Forest.
She'd merely sent Gui Mei to try his luck.
After all, compared to the Star Dou Great Forest, the Sunset Forest was lacking.
But now, barely any time had passed, and Gui Mei had already sent word back?
Could it be… he really found one?
Bibi Dong immediately opened the letter.
"I didn't expect this… There really is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast."
A faint smile appeared on her face.
She was still short two rings for her second spirit.
Each hundred-thousand-year soul ring brought her immense improvement.
She slowly stood, and as her soul power flowed, layers of light silk covered her exposed skin.
Bibi Dong was a very traditional woman. She would never allow anyone but Yu Xiaogang to see her body.
Since Gui Mei had found one, then she would head there immediately to kill the beast.
After that, only two soul rings would remain.
All of it—for strength.
She would have her revenge on Qian Daoliu. On the entire Qian Clan!
She would seize complete control of Spirit Hall!
And if those in the Worship Hall stirred up trouble after Qian Daoliu's death, she'd just kill them all!
For Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong never cared how much blood stained her hands.
"Sunset Forest, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast… Once I absorb that soul ring and grow even stronger, it'll be time to inherit Rakshasa."
"Then, I'll destroy everything the Qian Clan built."
"And establish a dynasty for me and Xiaogang alone."
Bibi Dong stood, murmuring to herself, hope lighting up her face.
Unaware that this trip to the Sunset Forest would be unforgettable—
For everything she was about to do would demand a price.
It was a fated encounter.
…
"Aunt Xue, Aunt Bing, you two were amazing!"
Xue Tianyu immediately pulled both Xue Di and Bing Di into his arms.
It was his first time seeing them use this move.
The Pride of the Ice and Snow Empresses.
When the two had locked fingers... it was like a painting come to life!
And with that overwhelming frost, plus the frozen Bear Lord statue not far away—this move clearly packed power.
If they had used it in the Extreme North, even someone like Qian Daoliu would have suffered. That was the true domain of the two Empresses—where they reigned supreme.
Xue Di smiled and lightly tapped Tianyu's nose with her finger. "What? You want to learn it, Tianyu?"
"I do." Tianyu nodded.
Bing Di raised her hand, spreading her fingers with a playful glint in her eyes. "Alright then—start by learning how to link fingers."
"Want me to teach you? It's very simple."
As she spoke, she lifted Tianyu's hand and interlaced their fingers. A soft, warm touch followed.
No doubt about it—Bing Di really knew how to tease.
Tianyu could only sigh. Did that really need teaching?
But just then, Tianyu sensed something unusual.
He looked toward Gui Mei's direction.
"You've been watching from the shadows long enough—come out already."