Chapter 16: The Power of Purification Shocked the Golden Crocodile for a Hundred Years!
Nine-Tailed Charm Demon!
It truly was a pleasant name.
Hu Bai didn't want to change to a name that was too different; after all, "Charm Demon" itself was quite appealing. Adding the characteristic of "Nine-tailed" was enough.
However, because the trio's Martial Soul Fusion skill consumed a large amount of soul power, their current cultivation allowed them to sustain it for less than three minutes, without releasing any other skills. Otherwise, it would be even shorter.
"Teacher, Mom, Dad, Xiao Xue, let's quickly go hunt a Soul Beast suitable for Na Na. It's a good opportunity to demonstrate the power of our Martial Soul Fusion skill, but we need to be quick," Hu Bai's voice rang out.
After obtaining his second soul ring, his soul power level reached twenty-three, similar to Xie Yue's level.
And after the Martial Soul Fusion, the biggest feeling they had was that their mental power had increased exponentially. Xie Yue and Hu Liena could sense various elements in the outside world, as if these elements could obey their commands as long as they wished.
They knew this was an ability inherent to Hu Bai, and now, through the fusion of their two Martial Souls, it had been further strengthened!
Bibi Dong also wanted to test the strength of the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon. Leading the group, she expanded her mental sensing range quickly, searching for mental-attribute Soul Beasts nearby.
Soon, she discovered a Three-Eyed Demon Fox of moderate size about one thousand meters to her upper right. She said, "There's a Three-Eyed Demon Fox cub about one thousand meters in that direction. Judging by its size, it's probably around seven hundred and fifty years old—just right for Na Na to absorb."
Another Three-Eyed Demon Fox?
Hu Bai couldn't help but chuckle. Were their family's hunting grounds now poking the Three-Eyed Demon Fox's nest?
Not counting himself and Hu Liena, among the many Soul Beasts providing Soul Rings for their mother, Hu Leyao, he didn't know how many were from Three-Eyed Demon Foxes.
There was no other way—mental-attribute Soul Beasts were extremely rare, and fox-type Soul Beasts, in particular, were even rarer. The Three-Eyed Demon Fox was considered top-tier among Soul Beasts, but on the lower end of the spectrum, making it somewhat easier to encounter. That's why... they could only keep "shearing wool" from this particular race.
Hu Bai silently mourned in his heart: 'Three-Eyed Demon Fox, being of the same lineage, please contribute something for us.'
The Three-Eyed Demon Fox: We are born of the same root. Why are you so eager to persecute me?
After locating the Three-Eyed Demon Fox, the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon rushed forward.
Since this soul ring was for Hu Liena to absorb, after severely injuring it, they would need to release the Martial Soul Fusion skill, and the final blow would have to be delivered by herself.
After all, if the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon directly killed it, whose soul ring would it belong to?
They didn't want to take that risk—they didn't want to gamble.
As soon as the Three-Eyed Demon Fox came within one hundred meters, it sensed danger. Its eyes gleamed with cunning, and it instinctively turned to flee.
How could the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon let this Soul Beast escape? It immediately threw the Moon Blade, blocking the fox's escape route. In that short moment, it closed the distance to within thirty meters of the Three-Eyed Demon Fox.
Sky Fox Domain!
Within this domain, the Three-Eyed Demon Fox was suppressed, unable to move.
The Sky Fox Domain's effect could be altered according to Hu Bai's will. Allies within the domain would receive a strength boost—just like Hu Leyao.
Enemies, however, would be subjected to pressure—pressure from the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox!
Absolute Bloodline Suppression!
Whether Soul Master or Soul Beast, bloodline and attribute suppression were crucial. Unfortunately, the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox completely overwhelmed the Three-Eyed Demon Fox in every aspect.
Without the Moon Blade in hand, the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon materialized its nine snow-white tails behind it, extending them into massive fists that smashed into various parts of the Three-Eyed Demon Fox's body.
The crowd following behind the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon watched quietly. Bibi Dong was secretly startled—her domain truly did come with its powers!
Moreover, she could now be certain that Hu Bai's Martial Soul might also possess a purifying effect on her emotions. This invisible force seemed to relax her mood. Gradually, her gaze toward the Nine-Tailed Charm Demon softened.
More precisely, her gaze toward Hu Bai softened.
She had been worried about how to better control the erosion caused by the Rakshasa God.
Ever since she devoured Qian Xunji, she found her emotions becoming increasingly unstable and uncontrollable.
Devouring Qian Xunji was the very test of her first Rakshasa God trial!
For some reason, Bibi Dong glanced at Qian Renxue beside her, lips moving slightly: "Xiao Xue… my child…"
"Hm?" Qian Renxue seemed to hear someone calling her. She turned to look at Bibi Dong, but found that her mother's attention was elsewhere. Could it be a delusion?
Qian Renxue inwardly laughed at herself. Yes, how could Bibi Dong call her name so intimately?
Bibi Dong secretly sighed—she turned her head quickly enough that Qian Renxue didn't notice anything unusual. At the same time, she was secretly startled.
She called out… she called her!
Cough, cough—that's not quite right. Although it wasn't quite "calling out," Qian Renxue did indeed hear her mother. It wasn't a hallucination.
This time, when she spoke, her thoughts drifted to the secret room incident from back then. But the emotions that had surged up earlier were dispelled by an invisible force.
This further confirmed that Hu Bai's Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Martial Soul also possessed a purifying power—one he might not even be aware of. Or perhaps his Sky Fox Domain carried such power?
Uncertain, she decided she could try again later.
No wonder Lord Rakshasa God said Hu Bai might become her future aid. Had she discovered this long ago?
Not only that—she believed that with Hu Bai present, she might someday overcome that emotion and call Qian Renxue by her name naturally...
And although Qian Renxue thought it was an illusion, don't forget—the Gold Crocodile Douluo was still watching from the shadows!
He had split his attention: one part focused on Hu Bai's abilities, and the other constantly monitored Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.
He saw Bibi Dong call her Xiao Xue, acknowledging her as her daughter!
Holy crap!
This discovery shocked him for a hundred years!
However, Gold Crocodile Douluo was outside the range of the Sky Fox Domain—and even if he were within range, he couldn't perceive the domain's effects.
That purifying power was a purifying of evil, a cleansing of malevolence—only Bibi Dong could feel it.
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