Doulou Dalu 48

"Hmm? The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan..."

Heisha's sharp, eagle-like eyes swept over the dozen figures before him, his gaze icy cold. Slowly, he loosened his grip on Liu Erlong's neck. She collapsed to the ground beneath a tree, her face pale as she clutched her chest, gasping for air.

In the next moment, more than a dozen members of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, led by Yu Luomian, rushed forward, blocking Heisha's path.

"A Spirit Hall member?" Yu Luomian's expression darkened, and he prepared to attack. However, the moment he saw the emblem on Heisha's black attire, his anger momentarily subsided.

The other elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan also recognized it.

The insignia on the black-clad individuals confirmed that they were part of the elite guard of the Spirit Hall.

Heisha turned slightly. Though his black iron mask concealed his expression, his voice carried a mocking tone.

"Relax, elders. You saw it yourself—it wasn't me who captured her. I was merely playing a joke."

His words, though framed as an explanation, dripped with ridicule. It was evident that he had no regard for the people standing before him.

"A joke? That was taking it too far."

Yu Luomian glanced at Liu Erlong, who was still visibly shaken. Unable to suppress his fury, he stepped forward. His body emanated powerful soul energy as six soul rings appeared around him, and a phantom of a blue dragon coiled around him.

Though Yu Luomian wasn't the strongest in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, he was still a formidable warrior. At 42 years old, he had reached the peak of the Soul Emperor rank at level 68.

The other clan members followed suit, revealing their martial souls. They were all Soul Kings and Soul Emperors, their glowing soul rings illuminating the forest.

"Four Soul Emperors, eight Soul Kings... Interesting," Heisha murmured, his voice carrying a sinister edge.

The next moment, two massive black wings unfurled from his back.

An overwhelming murderous aura erupted from Heisha, sending chills down the spines of those present.

While not as terrifying as the Death God Domain, his aura was enough to strike fear into the weak-willed. This was more than just bloodlust—it was the menacing presence of a martial soul tainted by countless devoured soul masters.

Yu Luomian and the others instinctively braced themselves, treating Heisha as a serious threat. But before they could react, he suddenly took to the sky, vanishing into the night.

From above, his voice drifted back with an ominous warning.

"I spared the elders of Douhun Mountain this time, but one day, I will savor the blood of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex..."

Heisha's speed was astonishing. In mere moments, he had disappeared beyond the treetops. Yu Luomian instinctively wanted to pursue him but was quickly stopped by one of the elders.

"Let it go, Elder Yu. We should check on Erlong first."

Yu Luomian clenched his fists, glaring at the night sky.

"Spirit Hall, you've gone too far..." he growled, suppressing his anger.

He knew that their clan alone couldn't stand against Spirit Hall. For years, their alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire's Snow Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had kept Spirit Hall from acting too aggressively.

Yu Luomian and the other elders turned to Liu Erlong. Fortunately, she was unharmed, just visibly shaken. Without hesitation, they escorted her back to the Haotian Sect's resting quarters.

On the way, Yu Luomian questioned her about the person who had originally captured her. Liu Erlong, however, avoided his gaze and only replied that she didn't recognize them, though her unease was evident.

Meanwhile, in Spirit Hall

After Bibi Dong was escorted back to her quarters by two elders, Qian Xunji arrived, accompanied by Heisha.

Clad in golden armor, Qian Xunji exuded authority, but his expression was grim. He narrowed his eyes at Bibi Dong, who was meditating on the bed.

"Why did you run away? And what is your connection to the girl from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan?"

Bibi Dong opened her eyes, her face emotionless. "I simply went out for a walk. She has nothing to do with me. We just happened to cross paths."

Qian Xunji studied her for a moment before a twisted smirk crept onto his face. His possessive gaze lingered on her.

"Bibi Dong, you should know how much Spirit Hall has invested in you. Do you really think you became a Spirit Emperor on your own?" His tone was condescending. "Your external spirit bone, your mental immunity spirit bone—those were gifts from Spirit Hall. Without us, you are nothing."

Bibi Dong remained silent, but her clenched fists trembled slightly.

Qian Xunji's smirk widened.

"Since you dared to escape, you should understand the consequences."

Before he could act, Heisha stepped forward and spoke in a low voice.

"Your Highness, the Saint had no intention of escaping. If she truly wished to flee, her six-winged purple wings would have allowed her to outrun even your elite guards. That girl was indeed from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan and had no ties to the Haotian Sect. The Saint's next battle is against the Power Clan, another affiliate of the Haotian Sect. If she is punished now, it may affect her performance in the upcoming fights."

Qian Xunji considered Heisha's words. With a grunt, he withdrew his soul guide and turned to Bibi Dong.

"I'll let this slide today, in light of your past performance. But you know what you must do in the upcoming matches, especially against the Haotian Sect. Lose, and you will lose everything."

Bibi Dong's icy expression didn't waver. Without another word, Qian Xunji left, with Heisha following close behind.

Now alone in the dimly lit room, Bibi Dong's suppressed rage erupted.

Sharp, bone-white spikes extended from her wrists.

Her entire body trembled with barely contained fury.

"Qian Xunji... If I live through this, I swear, I will make you suffer a fate worse than death..."

For years, she had believed Qian Xunji's lies—that he was protecting her, guiding her. But now, the truth was clear.

From the moment she was taken into Spirit Hall as a child, she had been a pawn. Everything—the resources, the power, the training—had been given to her not out of kindness but to mold her into Spirit Hall's ultimate weapon.

"The Spirit Hall gave me the best resources... but only to use me as a tool. If Qian Xunji had not died, I would never have become Pope. If I hadn't been pregnant, I could have killed him long ago..."

Her eyes darkened. The weight of her unborn child reminded her that revenge would not come easily.

Suddenly, her sharp senses picked up a presence outside the door.

Was it Heisha?

Bibi Dong swiftly retracted her bone spikes and suppressed her aura, allowing her mental power to stretch beyond the walls.

Outside, Heisha stood silently for a long time before finally walking away.

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes in thought.

"If Heisha hadn't spoken up for me just now, I would have been punished. Why would he help me? Qian Xunji trusts him completely... If I can manipulate him, perhaps there is still a chance."

A chilling smirk formed on her lips.

Her revenge had just begun.