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"We set out!"
With a grand wave of his hand, Dai Weisi led the thousand-strong procession as it departed for Spirit Hall City.
Of course, after the previous assassination attempt by Spirit Hall, Dai Weisi now placed great importance on his own safety. This time, accompanying him were not only Lin Qiuyang and Li Hu, but also Lie Tianhu, the deputy general of the White Tiger Legion. Inside his soul tool were newly developed firearms researched by Master Lou Gao!
At the center of the convoy were two carriages carrying Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun, as well as the Fifth and Sixth Elders of the Clear Sky Sect.
In the original story, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had attacked Tang San. If not for the critical aid of Dugu Bo and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, both Tang San and Shrek Academy would have perished.
Now, Tang San had neither passed the preliminaries nor absorbed any spirit rings beyond his level, so Spirit Hall no longer had him on their radar. Instead, they could focus all their resources on targeting the Star Luo Empire.
At the very least, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had suffered significant losses at his hands. Therefore, it was highly likely that Spirit Hall would dispatch Titled Douluo to ambush him on the road to Spirit Hall City.
However, Dai Weisi wasn't intimidated. He intended to use himself as bait to defy fate.
If Spirit Hall sent assassins after him, he'd set up a sting operation—baiting them into an attack and then striking them down in one fell swoop.
To this end, he persuaded Tang Xiao to dispatch the Fifth and Sixth Elders, both Titled Douluo, to lie in wait for Spirit Hall's ambush—ready to trap the enemy like fish in a barrel.
The two elders were more than happy to settle personal grudges. Without hesitation, they followed Dai Weisi, prepared to catch Spirit Hall completely off guard.
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Meanwhile, in Spirit Hall City, Yu Xiaogang stood before the magnificent golden structure of the Supreme Pontiff's Palace, feeling a mix of anxiety and complexity.
Even Platinum Bishops weren't permitted to enter freely. But thanks to his status as an honorary elder of Spirit Hall—and as Bibi Dong's former lover—he had the rare privilege of entry.
Clasping his hands behind his back, Yu Xiaogang walked into the Supreme Pontiff's Palace, his credentials and identity granting him unimpeded access to meet his former flame, Bibi Dong.
Moments later, a purple silhouette approached. The woman wore a regal purple-gold dress, held a scepter in her hand, and wore a crown on her head. Her elegant figure was flawless, and her makeup-free face radiated a natural beauty. Her eyes, as brilliant as purple crystals, sparkled with light.
This was none other than Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong. She glanced at the aged Yu Xiaogang, and a flicker of surprise and fondness flashed through her eyes—though only briefly—before she spoke in a voice full of authority:
"You are all dismissed. Remember: without my orders, no one is to enter the Supreme Pontiff's Palace. Anyone who disobeys shall be executed without mercy!"
"As you command, Your Holiness!"
The two attendants bowed and quietly withdrew. With a loud boom, the great doors of the palace shut behind them. Yet, bathed in the soft glow of soul-powered lighting devices, the hall remained bright. The walls, adorned with jade and crystal, shimmered elegantly.
At last, Bibi Dong's lips curled into a faint smile as she gazed down like a queen upon her subject.
"It's been a long time, Xiaogang."
Seeing the woman seated on the Supreme Pontiff's throne, Yu Xiaogang stared in a daze. Though his expression remained stiff and cold, the lustful glint in his eyes betrayed his thoughts.
Despite the years, Bibi Dong was still breathtakingly beautiful—radiant, regal, and alluring. It was as if every compliment in the world was made to describe her.
"Dong'er…" he murmured, almost in a trance.
"Silence!!!"
Suddenly, a crushing wave of spiritual pressure swept across the room, shaking the entire Supreme Pontiff's Palace. Yu Xiaogang stumbled backward in fear until he was pressed against the wall, unable to retreat any farther.
Gulp.
He swallowed hard and thought to himself, Has Bibi Dong really grown this powerful?
Though he didn't fully understand the might of a Titled Douluo, having seen Tang Hao in action, he could say with certainty that Bibi Dong was at least as strong as Tang Hao, if not stronger!
"That's enough, Yu Xiaogang!" Bibi Dong snapped coldly. "Don't speak to me so intimately. The moment you abandoned me all those years ago, everything between us was over!"
She sneered and continued, "Now, get to the point. Why have you come? Don't try to claim you're just here to reminisce. If you were, you wouldn't have waited all these years. No one comes to me without a reason. So, speak—what do you want?"
Yu Xiaogang clicked his tongue, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "I've taken on a disciple. Like you, he possesses twin Spirits. But as you know, cultivating the second Spirit comes with serious drawbacks. As far as I know, you are the only one who has managed to overcome those limitations. I came to ask you—how did you do it?"
"Hehehe…"
Bibi Dong laughed coldly, her voice devoid of warmth. "Xiaogang, I knew you wouldn't come without a motive. So, you've taken in a disciple with twin Spirits? And you want me to help you? After you abandoned me? You're dreaming! I will not tell you. Now, leave!"
"Dong'er, I—"
"Enough! If you call me 'Dong'er' again, I will break your legs! Get out!"
Just as she was about to have him removed, Yu Xiaogang raised a hand and shouted, "Wait! Ahem… Your Holiness, I know a secret. I'm willing to trade it for the method to resolve the drawbacks of twin Spirits."
"Oh? What secret could you possibly have that I would care to hear?"
"Is that so?" Yu Xiaogang smirked meaningfully. "What if it concerns the Star Luo Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Are you not interested then?"
"What?!"
At those words, Bibi Dong's brows furrowed. Even if Yu Xiaogang was bluffing, if there was any chance it involved the Star Luo Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she had to listen.
"Fine then. Speak. Let's see what nonsense your dog mouth can spit out."
Unfazed by her insult, Yu Xiaogang smiled and said, "Your Holiness, have you ever heard of Prism Grass?"
"Prism Grass? What kind of weed is that? I have no interest in useless plants!"
"Heh. Prism Grass is no mere weed. From what I've learned, it's a rare and powerful herb that can stimulate Spirit evolution—specifically, it allowed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
After her Spirit evolved, Ning Rongrong had eagerly returned to Shrek Academy to share the news. The name "Prism Grass" had stuck in Yu Xiaogang's mind ever since.
Now, he intended to use that secret to barter with Bibi Dong for the method to solve the twin Spirit issue.
As for offending the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? As long as I don't say anything, who will ever know? Could Ning Fengzhi possibly uncover my dealings with Bibi Dong?
(End of Chapter)