Dolou Dalu 5

A few hours later, Bibi Dong slipped back into her silver gauze skirt. Her long, snow-white legs trembled slightly, a testament to her earlier ordeal. Standing outside the cave, she gazed into the distance, silent tears streaming down her face.

"Xiao Gang… I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I'll never be worthy of you."

Behind her, Lin Fan stepped forward, his heart filled with a mix of emotions. In truth, everything had ended long ago. Bibi Dong had fallen asleep, and when she awoke, she had only then realized what had happened.

Feigning innocence, Lin Fan spoke hesitantly, "Sister, it's not my fault… You know I'm only around level 20. I couldn't possibly overpower you. But you insisted… And besides, it was your teacher, Qian Xunji, who started it all. I just happened to enter the secret chamber and rescue you…"

"Shut up!" Bibi Dong suddenly turned, her palm striking Lin Fan's face with a resounding slap. The force of the blow sent him sprawling to the ground.

Yet, in that instant, the defensive artifact on Lin Fan's body activated.

Bibi Dong gasped as a sharp sting flared on her own cheek. She instinctively touched her face and looked at Lin Fan in shock. "What just happened? And how did you manage to escape with me?"

Lin Fan pushed himself up, rubbing his face. "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I have a unique piece of equipment—it reflects any damage I receive back to the attacker. Plus, I have a soul skill that makes me invincible for a few seconds. When Pope Qian Xunji attacked me, it triggered my skill, and my armor rebounded the damage back at him. That's how he got injured."

Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed. "That kind of ability… shouldn't exist."

For a moment, her gaze was filled with uncertainty. But then, her expression hardened once more. Five soul rings materialized around her as a black venomous sting formed in her hand. Her voice turned cold, laced with killing intent.

"No matter what, you've ruined my life… and my love. I have to kill you."

Lin Fan's eyes widened as he instinctively took a step back. "Sister, you can't blame me for this! It was your master who did it! And if anything, you were the one who—"

Bibi Dong's killing intent flared. "Shut up!"

Lin Fan quickly lifted his shirt, revealing the faded lip marks on his body. "See? If you don't believe me, look!"

Bibi Dong's face turned crimson. She trembled slightly, unable to deny the evidence before her. But she quickly masked her emotions with an icy glare. "It doesn't change anything… I will deal with Qian Xunji after I've dealt with you."

Realizing that Bibi Dong was serious, Lin Fan tried once more to reason with her. "Sister, if you attack me, my armor will reflect the damage back at you. Is it really worth hurting yourself over this?"

Bibi Dong hesitated for the briefest moment.

Just then, a deep, authoritative voice echoed from the sky above.

"Bibi Dong, come out."

Lin Fan's body tensed. "That… that's Qian Xunji's voice!"

Before he could react, a soft chime rang in his mind, followed by a familiar voice.

"Congratulations, Master, on triggering your first transformation in the Douluo World. As a hidden reward, the King's Lottery System grants you another chance to draw a prize. Would you like to begin the lottery now?"

Bibi Dong turned sharply toward Lin Fan, sensing something strange about him. Meanwhile, outside, Qian Xunji's presence loomed ever closer.

The fate of Douluo was about to take an unprecedented turn…

"Draw the lottery, hurry up," Lin Fan urged in his mind. This time, Qian Xunji was aware of his abilities and had come prepared, making his usual anti-armor tactics less effective.

Ding...

"Congratulations, Master! Your luck is extraordinary—you have obtained the enhanced permanent version of the Shadow Battle Axe. This weapon allows you to acquire additional skills from King of Glory. You can summon it in this world like a martial spirit, attach spirit rings to it on the Douluo Continent, and learn new abilities."

"A martial spirit-like weapon? This is incredible!" Lin Fan thought excitedly as he examined the Shadow Battle Axe's properties.

Shadow Battle Axe – Enhanced Version (Permanent Equipment)

Attack Power: +800 points

Health & Stamina: +1000 points

Cooldown Reduction: 20% for all skills

Unique Passive: Grants 1000 points of defense penetration, capable of bypassing all physical and martial spirit defenses.

Upgradeable: This equipment can be enhanced, further improving its attributes.

Special Feature: Can be paired with any skill and cultivated for evolution.

"This is too strong!"

Without hesitation, Lin Fan summoned the Shadow Battle Axe using his thoughts. A massive black axe materialized in his hand, its surface engraved with intricate ancient patterns. It resembled its in-game counterpart, but something made it feel even more real. As he infused soul power into it, the axe responded, its power surging and growing.

"Is that your martial spirit? I've never seen one like it before," Bibi Dong asked, her sharp eyes fixed on the weapon. She instinctively prepared for battle, assuming Lin Fan intended to fight her.

Lin Fan smiled. "I suppose you could call it that. But we have bigger problems. Since your despicable master is here, why don't we join forces against him?"

Bibi Dong frowned. "Join forces? You—"

"Don't worry," Lin Fan interrupted, his tone calm yet firm. "You're already my woman. I'll protect you."

Bibi Dong's expression stiffened. "What did you just say?! Who put you—" She stopped mid-sentence, a deep blush coloring her cheeks. A strange, dull pain reminded her of what had transpired. Was it real?

Lin Fan stepped closer, his eyes soft but determined. Seeing her hesitance, he took her delicate hand.

"You…" Bibi Dong tensed, instinctively preparing to strike him with her poison stinger—but she hesitated. Her spirit rings seemed to react on their own, retracting before she could attack.