Doulou Dalu 94

Lin Fan paid no attention to the Spirit Hall guards as he held Bibi Dong's hand and continued walking forward.

At this time, the Spirit Hall was still under Qian Xunji's control, and these guards were nothing more than his pawns. Their lives and deaths meant nothing to Lin Fan.

However, he knew that once Bibi Dong ascended to the position of Supreme Pontiff, things would be different. From then on, he would ensure that only those who were truly loyal to her remained unharmed within Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong, on the other hand, remained quiet, as if she had truly become Lin Fan's obedient companion. She simply followed him, saying nothing.

With his Heavenly Eye activated, Lin Fan's perception and memory had been greatly enhanced, making it impossible for him to lose his way.

In less than half an hour, they arrived at the place where Xiao Wu was staying, passing by the large ancient tree.

"Brother Fan! Sister Dong'er! You're back!" Xiao Wu's voice was filled with excitement as she leaped down from the tree, her bright eyes sparkling with joy.

Lin Fan smiled, ruffling her hair. "Everything's fine, Xiao Wu. You should rest now. Bibi Dong and I are heading back to the house."

Xiao Wu nodded happily. "Okay! Next time, I'll take you both to meet Da Ming and Er Ming!"

With that, she bounced back up into the tree, effortlessly landing on a thick branch.

Lin Fan knew Xiao Wu had always guarded this tree, never allowing anyone to intrude. Her mother was here, after all. It was a sacred place for her, and she wouldn't let anything disturb its peace.

Looking at Xiao Wu, a pang of guilt hit Lin Fan's heart. He realized that neither he nor Bibi Dong could stay here forever.

If Spirit Hall's Title Douluos launched a full-scale attack, they might not be able to take over the Star Dou Forest completely, but they could still bring destruction upon its core area. Such a battle would shatter the tranquility of this place and put Xiao Wu and her mother in grave danger.

Da Ming, Er Ming, and all the other spirit beasts that called this forest home—many of them would fight to protect him and Bibi Dong. But that also meant they could die at the hands of Spirit Hall's powerful fighters.

Lin Fan didn't want that to happen.

He kept his worries to himself, giving Xiao Wu a reassuring nod before taking Bibi Dong's hand and walking into the wooden cabin.

Inside, the cabin was dimly lit. Lin Fan lay down on his bed while Bibi Dong sat cross-legged on hers, focusing on her cultivation.

The natural energy of this place was perfect for training, and Lin Fan could sense that Bibi Dong was on the verge of breaking through.

Not wanting to disturb her, he closed his eyes, silently hoping that these peaceful days would last a little longer. At the very least, he wished for enough time—enough to ensure that Bibi Dong could safely give birth to their child. Until then, Star Dou Forest remained their safest refuge.

Outside of the forest, things were different. If they ever encountered Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo together, they would have no chance of escaping.

Lin Fan knew the terrifying power of their Spirit Fusion Ability—the Polar Static Domain. Once released, even the Sky Azure Bull Python would be momentarily frozen.

Even without that technique, the two Title Douluos were far beyond his and Bibi Dong's current strength. At best, they could fight one of them, but both at once? Impossible.

The battle with Qian Xunji had already shown Lin Fan the terrifying might of a true Title Douluo. Even if he and Bibi Dong combined their powers through Spirit Fusion, they still wouldn't be able to defeat him at full strength.

The Six-Winged Angel's Divine Defense alone was nearly unbreakable in a short time. Not to mention Qian Xunji's terrifying eighth spirit ability, Angel Apparition & Angel Radiance, and the suppression of his Angel Domain.

If not for Qian Xunji's arrogance and miscalculations, they wouldn't have escaped that fight alive.

And even then, Qian Xunji hadn't used his ninth spirit ability yet. If he had, their fate might have been sealed.

Right now, the biggest threat wasn't him—it was his father, Qian Daoliu.

As a Rank 99 Peerless Douluo, Qian Daoliu was in a completely different league. The gap between a Rank 98 Peak Douluo and a Rank 99 Peerless Douluo was insurmountable.

Only those who reached Rank 99 had the qualifications to pursue godhood.

Throughout history, many soul masters had reached Rank 98, but those who ascended to Rank 99 were incredibly rare. The difference between them was like that of mortals and deities.

If Qian Daoliu emerged from his seclusion within the next two years, their situation would become truly hopeless.

Not only would Lin Fan and Bibi Dong be doomed, but Xiao Wu and her mother would be dragged into this as well.

But where else could they go?

Lin Fan sighed. He would stay here until Bibi Dong gave birth, and after that… they would have to find a way to leave.

Where they would go, he still hadn't decided.

Could they even make it that far? He didn't know.

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Fan slowly drifted into sleep.

Across from him, Bibi Dong had quietly opened her eyes.

She gazed at Lin Fan's peaceful sleeping face, her expression complex.

Softly, she whispered, "You fool… You really have no guard up against me at all, do you?"

She chuckled bitterly. "Not that I would ever hurt you. I just hope you can survive. I don't want you to suffer the same fate as me. Maybe… one day, I will have to leave you."

Her violet eyes reflected the moonlight outside.

"…Because I want you to live."

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Meanwhile, in Spirit City – The Pope's Palace

Qian Xunji sat on his grand throne, his face dark and brooding. Before him, a group of black-robed guards knelt in silence, awaiting their punishment.

His voice was cold as ice.

"No results from today's search?"

The guards trembled but dared not lie.

"Reporting to His Holiness… We searched the entire perimeter of Star Dou Forest, but there was no trace of them…"

Qian Xunji clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palm.

"Still nothing…?"

He had underestimated Lin Fan and Bibi Dong once.

He would not make the same mistake again.

No matter what, he would find them.

And this time…

He would end them.

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