Doulou Dalu 16

The leader of the guards barked, "Enough talking! The Saintess has ordered that none of you are to be spared. Soul masters, release your spirits! The rest of you, take them down!"

"Saintess? Could it be Bibi Dong? Is she here too?"

Lin Fan's eyes widened in shock. He wanted to ask for clarification, but there was no time. The enemy soldiers had already begun their assault.

The approaching warriors were a mix of soul masters and regular soldiers. The soul masters unleashed their martial spirits, preparing to strike, while the armed soldiers charged at Lin Fan and his companions.

Despite their lack of soul power, the regular soldiers were heavily armored and wielded sharp weapons. Individually, they might not be as strong as a level-20 soul master, but their sheer numbers made them a formidable threat.

Lin Fan quickly assessed the situation and turned to his allies. "Erlong, Shui Yue'er, protect Keke!"

Liu Erlong grabbed Ye Keke and nodded. Shui Yue'er moved without hesitation, forming a defensive stance.

Liu Erlong growled, "Damn it! Why is the Spirit Hall attacking us? Are they out of their minds?"

Without wasting time, she summoned her martial spirit—the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.

"First soul skill—Tyrannosaurus Possession!"

A surge of power enveloped her as her body strengthened. She delivered a single devastating punch, sending more than a dozen soldiers flying.

Lin Fan followed suit, summoning his Purple Flame Tiger Martial Spirit and brandishing his Shadow Battle Axe.

"Pierce!"

With one swing, the axe cut through the soldiers' armor like paper. Blood splattered as they collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

"Exploding Tiger Claw!"

Lin Fan activated his second soul skill. Though weak before, it had evolved alongside his martial spirit. His hands and axe became engulfed in purple flames as he tore through his enemies with terrifying efficiency.

Shui Yue'er was equally relentless. Her Ice Phoenix Martial Spirit made quick work of the attackers. One by one, they turned into frozen statues, their movements halted before being shattered by her next attack.

At the center of the formation, Ye Keke stood firm, activating her Nine-Hearted Begonia.

"Healing Light!"

A soft glow spread over her allies, mending their wounds as they continued the fight.

On the other side of the battlefield, Tang Yiran dominated the enemy ranks.

With a powerful leap, she raised her Clear Sky Hammer, lightning crackling around it.

"Second soul skill—Purple Lightning Hammer!"

The hammer struck the ground, sending Spirit Hall soul masters flying, their bodies convulsing from the electric shock.

"Third soul skill—Gale Hammer!"

The hammer spun violently in the air, smashing into the remaining enemies. Tang Yiran dashed forward, cutting through their defenses with brute force.

Her voice rang across the battlefield, "You Spirit Hall dogs dare to challenge me? I'll grant you your death wish!"

From the rear, Bibi Dong watched with a cold gaze.

She had been observing the battle from the safety of her carriage but now stepped out, her irritation visible.

Just as she was about to intervene, a charming man in golden armor blocked her path. His voice was smooth but filled with arrogance.

"Saintess, this is beneath you. Allow me to handle it."

Bibi Dong's expression soured. She knew this man—Yue Guan, also known as Chrysanthemum Douluo. He was Pope Qian Xunji's right-hand man, a newly ascended Title Douluo with a soul power of level 91.

She clenched her fists.

This mission to the Star Dou Forest was merely an excuse. Her true goal was to find an opportunity to escape from Spirit Hall. If she stayed any longer, the secret of her pregnancy would be discovered.

But Qian Xunji had anticipated this. He had placed two Soul Douluo and a Title Douluo as her guards, ensuring she had no chance of fleeing.

Bibi Dong's gaze drifted back to Lin Fan, who was still fighting alongside his female companions.

Her chest tightened with suppressed emotions. "That bastard… enjoying his freedom while I bear the consequences!"

Her anger surged.

"Enough. I'll handle this myself."

Four snow-white spikes erupted from her slender arms. The air grew dense with a chilling aura.

Two yellow, two purple, and two black soul rings appeared around her—signifying her terrifying strength.

Bibi Dong shot into the air, her movements as graceful as they were deadly.

Lin Fan looked up just in time to see her descending toward him, her bone spurs gleaming.

His heart clenched.

"Bibi Dong…"

She was breathtaking. Even in her Death Spider Emperor form, she exuded an unearthly beauty—dangerous, yet mesmerizing.

"Bibi Dong! What are you doing? I am Lin Fan! Why did you order them to attack us?"

Her response was swift and merciless. "I'm going to kill you, you bastard!"

Her bone spurs lashed out, striking Lin Fan's body.

Slash! Slash! Slash!

Three deep wounds tore across his chest. Blood sprayed into the air as he was flung several meters away.

Lin Fan groaned, pain surging through him. "Damn it… she's strong."

He wanted to use a healing card but stopped himself. "If I'm going to be beaten, I might as well heal everything at once."

Bibi Dong stood over him, her face unreadable. She raised her arm for another strike.

Lin Fan forced a smile, blood trickling from his lips. "I can't fight you. You're my woman, Bibi Dong. I still remember that night… how you felt in my arms."

Bibi Dong's expression flickered. "Shut up!"

She hesitated. For some reason, she couldn't bring herself to deliver the final blow.

"Why…? Why can't I kill this bastard?"

Before she could figure it out, Liu Erlong's furious roar shattered the moment.

"Xiao Fan, I'm coming!"

She charged forward, flames erupting from her body.

"Fourth soul skill—Bloodthirsty Flames!"

A wave of fire surged toward Bibi Dong, forcing her to raise her bone spurs in defense.

Boom!

The ground trembled as the flames dissipated. Bibi Dong stepped back, unharmed but clearly irritated.

Ju Douluo Yue Guan suddenly appeared beside her, his eerie voice cutting through the tension.

"Saintess, look. That girl has the Nine-Hearted Begonia martial spirit. The Pope has been looking for her. What a fortunate find!"

Bibi Dong's expression darkened.

"What are you trying to do?"

Yue Guan chuckled, "No need to trouble yourself. I'll handle them."

Tang Yiran immediately stepped in front of Ye Keke. Her grip on the Clear Sky Hammer tightened.

"You won't touch her!"

Yue Guan sneered, "Oh? Are you willing to make the Haotian Sect an enemy of Spirit Hall?"

Bibi Dong's voice cut through the conversation. "Enough. Let them go."

Yue Guan frowned. "But, Saintess—"

"I said, let them go!" Bibi Dong's tone left no room for argument.

Yue Guan clicked his tongue but relented.

As Lin Fan walked past Bibi Dong, he whispered in her ear.

"Wait for me. I will come back for you."

Bibi Dong remained silent, but her grip on her bone spurs tightened.

A system notification suddenly echoed in Lin Fan's mind.

"Congratulations, Master. You have completed a special mission—'Touching the Goddess' heart.' You have earned two lottery draws. Would you like to use them now?"

A grin spread across Lin Fan's bloodied face. "Perfect timing."