The terrifying aura of an angel spread out, and the sheer intensity of the pressure instilled fear into all the birds and beasts within Sunset Forest, making them flee as far away as possible.
The angelic projection in the sky slowly merged into Qian Daoliu's body.
Six massive angel wings unfolded behind him, and a golden suit of angelic battle armor appeared on his body.
At this moment, Qian Daoliu looked like a war god of the angels.
Every movement he made carried an overwhelming sense of oppression.
This was the aura of a rank 99 Ultimate Douluo!
However, Di Tian remained calm as he looked at Qian Daoliu, then let out an elegant sigh. "Looks like finishing my business early and returning quickly won't be possible."
Golden flames flickered in Di Tian's eyes.
"Roar!"
A dragon's roar erupted from his body. He slowly stretched out his hand, and instantly, his palm was covered in pitch-black dragon scales.
"Black Dragon Claw. Let's see if your angel form can withstand it."
"You're just a mere soul beast, and yet you're this arrogant?"
Qian Daoliu chuckled indifferently, gripping his golden sword with both hands. With a flap of his wings, he shot toward Di Tian like a bullet, aiming to strike him down.
Di Tian wasn't one to back down either. Black flames of ultimate darkness ignited around his Black Dragon Claw as he swung it toward Qian Daoliu.
Sizzle!
The moment Qian Daoliu's holy angelic light clashed with Di Tian's ultimate dark flames, both of their soul power constantly eroded each other.
Angel divine power had an extraordinary purifying ability, but ultimate darkness possessed an equally terrifying corrosive force.
The two forces were evenly matched, leaving only a contest of pure soul power.
Boom!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Golden light swords and dark dragon claws clashed countless times in an instant.
Qian Daoliu's heart sank.
This was the first time he had ever been suppressed in a direct confrontation.
Although the suppression was minor at first, even the slightest difference would gradually widen over time.
The longer the battle went on, the more shocked he became.
'Since when did Sunset Forest have such a terrifying soul beast?'
'At this level, he's far more fearsome than the two rulers of the Star Dou Forest!'
'No… He's far stronger than them!'
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, and the angelic radiance behind him intensified.
"Holy Light Impact!"
A powerful beam of golden light shot toward Di Tian.
Di Tian had no intention of dodging. Behind him, the shadow of a black dragon faintly appeared as he extended a single finger.
"Black Flash."
Pure black energy gathered at his fingertip before shooting out like a beam of ultimate darkness, colliding directly with Qian Daoliu's Holy Light.
Gold and black light intertwined midair.
The moment they clashed, the surrounding space warped and distorted.
Di Tian's expression remained calm, as if this was all just a small skirmish.
Qian Daoliu, on the other hand, had a change in expression.
This humanoid soul beast… might actually be stronger than him.
…
At that moment, Bibi Dong, severely injured, could only wait for Qian Daoliu to kill that damn bear for her.
Step. Step.
Hearing the sound of approaching footsteps, Bibi Dong turned her head—Xue Tianyu.
"What are you doing here?" Bibi Dong looked at him warily. In her current state, she wasn't his match.
"Don't be afraid."
Xue Tianyu smiled slightly as he looked at her.
"I just came to tell you… Ghost Douluo is in my hands."
"He's still alive?" Bibi Dong's heart wavered for a moment. She had been unsettled ever since Ghost Douluo's supposed death.
"He's alive." Xue Tianyu nodded. "And he's doing quite well."
Seeing Xue Tianyu's expression, Bibi Dong assumed he was trying to bargain with her.
"Return Ghost Douluo to me. I'm willing to pay a price in exchange!"
"Hahaha, a price?"
Xue Tianyu threw his head back and laughed. "What could you possibly offer me?"
"Money? Status? Or… your filthy soul?"
Xue Tianyu glanced at Bibi Dong, a meaningful smirk appearing on his lips.
No one noticed the ruthless blood-red gleam that flashed in his eyes.
Bibi Dong clearly misunderstood his intentions and quickly spoke up. "The Spirit Hall possesses vast treasures. There must be something that can satisfy you!"
"Haha, very well. Then I'll let him come out and see you."
Xue Tianyu didn't waste any time. With a mere thought, Ghost Douluo, who had been at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, received the command.
He rushed over at full speed, landing beside Xue Tianyu.
Then he froze.
Bibi Dong was lying on the ground, seriously injured.
Qian Daoliu was actually being suppressed in battle.
'Has the world gone mad?'
"She wants you to go back with her." Xue Tianyu spoke calmly.
Bibi Dong immediately beckoned Ghost Douluo over. "Come here."
Ghost Douluo bit his lip and glanced at Xue Tianyu but didn't move.
"You…"
Bibi Dong's expression darkened.
"Ghost Douluo, are you betraying me?!"
She saw him hesitating, looking to Xue Tianyu as if waiting for his command.
She could not accept this.
Ghost Douluo was one of her most loyal subordinates, someone she had personally nurtured. She had always believed he would never betray her.
But now, he was clearly siding with Xue Tianyu.
Ghost Douluo looked conflicted. He opened his mouth to explain, but the moment he met Xue Tianyu's gaze, he trembled.
The words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.
He couldn't say a word.
Because if Xue Tianyu sensed even the slightest hint of lingering loyalty toward Bibi Dong, he would be immediately executed.
Ghost Douluo could only endure in silence.
For now, survival was his priority.
Xue Tianyu had yet to give a direct order, so he couldn't say anything.
He couldn't even afford to show guilt.
His only option was to act like he had completely switched allegiances.
Otherwise, he would die before Bibi Dong did.
Seeing his silence, Bibi Dong still held onto a sliver of hope.
Pointing at Qian Daoliu, she shouted, "Ghost Douluo, don't be afraid! With me and Qian Daoliu here, even if they're threatening you, we can still save you!"
Ghost Douluo's face darkened. He knew she was right.
But this wasn't just a matter of threats anymore.
Xue Tianyu smiled as he looked at Bibi Dong.
Then, he took control of Ghost Douluo's consciousness.
Ghost Douluo's body shuddered before lowering his head, his expression changing.
"That's right."
When he lifted his head again, his eyes no longer held any hesitation.
"Bibi Dong, what's the benefit of following you?"
"I've given you so much already!" Bibi Dong roared in disbelief. She couldn't accept that someone she had nurtured for so many years would truly betray her!
"You've given me?"
"Not nearly enough."
Ghost Douluo sneered greedily. "You always ordered me around, forcing me to do things I didn't want to do. Why would I choose that over a master who grants me freedom? I'd rather not return to that damn Spirit Hall!"
"I have betrayed you! So what?! It's still better than being your dog!"
"You!!!"
Bibi Dong's eyes turned blood-red. She felt as if her heart was being torn apart.
This was the trusted subordinate she had raised for so many years?
He had only been away for a short time, and he had already defected!
Bibi Dong was overwhelmed with pain.
She had never known that betrayal could feel this way.
Even someone like her, who had abandoned others so many times, couldn't bear it.
Xue Tianyu's voice was calm.
"In the past, when you betrayed Spirit Hall and personally killed the Pope who raised you, did you ever consider how he felt?"
"What are you talking about?!" Bibi Dong feigned ignorance.
"Do I need to spell it out?" Xue Tianyu sneered.
"Spirit Hall spent countless resources raising you, and the one who nurtured you from childhood—who put in so much effort—was killed by your own hands."
"All for a worthless piece of trash… A pathetic fraud!"
"Shut up!!!"
Bibi Dong lost it, her expression becoming completely deranged.
"That was his sin! He deserved to die!!!"
Her Pope's robe fell from her shoulders as her chest heaved violently, plunging her into madness.