I Traveled to Douluo and Split into Five People

The echo of high-heeled boots striking the ground. An Lan turned around and blinked. Those legs, that waist... It felt like the first time he had seen Tide Enchantress make her entrance.

She passed by An Lan, completely ignoring him, carrying with her a fragrant breeze—and killing intent. An Lan hallucinated, seeing waves of blood where severed limbs floated and sank before his eyes. Qian Xunji spoke, pulling An Lan back to his senses.

"Teacher."

Her soft, alluring tone sounded delicate and powerless.

"I'm back."

Your time to die has come.

An Lan imagined it.

"How is your cultivation?"

"I've already broken through Level 80."

"In a few days, I'll have Yue Guan and Gui Mei take you to add a Spirit Ring. Oh, right. This is my newly accepted disciple, your junior brother. Like you, he also has Twin Martial Souls."

What a fucking idiot! The little person in An Lan's heart frantically hammered Qian Xunji. When Bibi Dong's gaze fell on him, his scalp went numb. For a moment, he sensed an incredibly obvious killing intent, yet it also seemed like an illusion.

"Greetings, Senior Sister."

She had probably only just come out of the City of Slaughter, hadn't she?

Level 80?

According to the information circulating outside, she should only be twenty-nine or just over thirty now, right?

Bibi Dong merely glanced at him and showed no reaction. Qian Xunji knew she harbored resentment, so he said nothing more.

"Teacher, was the Yue Guan you mentioned to Senior Sister just now Chrysanthemum Douluo?"

Now that Bibi Dong had returned, there might not be much peaceful time left. Though bringing it up now was somewhat inappropriate, he had to say it. If he waited until Bibi Dong took the throne before looking for an opportunity to approach Yue Guan, he would have even less of a chance.

"Oh? Do you need something from him?"

An Lan said "apologetically,"

"I heard that Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo is quite knowledgeable about medicinal herbs. This disciple wishes to learn from him."

"Very well. I'll have Yue Guan come find you later, but you must not neglect your usual cultivation."

"Thank you, Teacher."

The atmosphere felt rather dangerous. An Lan felt that he could not remain in the hall any longer, so he took the initiative to excuse himself.

After walking out of the hall, he glanced back at Bibi Dong's retreating figure and still felt a little tempted. Shaking his head, he quickly walked away.

"I have returned safely, so Teacher need not worry. If there is nothing else, this disciple shall take his leave as well."

Qian Xunji! If I ever get the chance, I'll make sure you die without a whole corpse! Xiao Gang...

Turning around, Bibi Dong quickly "walked" out of the Pope's Palace. Qian Xunji frowned slightly.

"She..."

He had originally wanted to ask Bibi Dong about her experiences in the City of Slaughter, but judging by her manner, she clearly had no desire to tell him. After pondering for a moment, he rose to his feet and vanished within the Pope's Palace as well.

"Daddy."

Qian Xunji appeared in the Worship Hall, where a little golden-haired girl ran straight into his arms.

"Xue'er!"

He opened his arms, picked her up, and walked into the divine hall. Looking at the imposing figure with his back turned, Qian Xunji spoke quietly.

"Father."

Qian Daoliu did not particularly want to see this son of his. He beckoned to Qian Renxue.

"Little Xue, come to Grandpa."

"No."

Squirming in Qian Xunji's arms, Qian Renxue turned her head and refused.

"Daddy finally came over, so I'm not going to pay attention to you! Bleh, bleh, bleh."

She made a face.

Father and son both laughed. Qian Xunji put her down and said softly,

"Xue'er, go play in the garden for a while. Grandpa and I have something to discuss."

"Okay."

She ran out of the hall in small steps, deliberately making noise to show that she had gone to the Small Garden. Then she quietly crept to the window, wanting to hear what they were saying inside.

On their own territory, even though one was a Peak Demigod and the other a Super Douluo, neither father nor son deliberately extended their senses.

"Father, I've discovered another genius with Twin Martial Souls."

A bad feeling rose in Qian Daoliu's heart. He turned to look silently at this troublesome son of his. After hearing him out, he relaxed.

"It's a boy. His two Martial Souls are the sun and a Fire Attribute Luan Bird, as well as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. He is about the same age as Little Xue. Little Xue is bored in the Worship Hall every day, so perhaps he can become her playmate."

Qian Daoliu instinctively wanted to refuse. Other than his barely passable cultivation, this son of his had never done anything properly. But considering Qian Renxue... Aside from himself and a few other old men, the Worship Hall only had several maids who cared for his granddaughter. It really would make a child feel bored.

"Let Little Xue decide for herself. If she likes him, then so be it."

The little girl outside the window: Twin Martial Souls like Mother's?

"Of course."

Qian Xunji nodded. A disciple with Twin Martial Souls was naturally nowhere near as important as his daughter with Innate Level 20.

"There's one more matter. Bibi Dong has returned, and I feel that she..."

Qian Renxue did not continue listening to what followed.

"Mom is back! I'm going to find her!"

She ran out of the Worship Hall grounds in a flash and headed for the Holy Maiden's residence. Yet she could not find anyone there, so she questioned the knights at the entrance.

"My mom... Where did the Holy Maiden go?"

Although she did not understand why, both Qian Xunji and Qian Daoliu had told her not to reveal her relationship with Bibi Dong in ordinary circumstances. Seeing people from the Worship Hall following behind the little girl, the knight guessed that her status was not low.

So he answered in a low voice,

"The Holy Maiden just came back briefly, then left again. Judging by the direction, she should have gone to Spirit Academy."

Qian Renxue turned around and pattered off toward Spirit Academy.

At Spirit Academy, An Lan had originally been cultivating in the Mimicry Environment. It was a mountain forest wilderness, with a crystal above his head simulating the sun by radiating scorching heat. The moment he opened his eyes and saw a pair of long legs before him, he looked up and was horrified.

"S-Senior Sister, do you need something?"

A bright—no, fawning—smile appeared on An Lan's face. He did not want to be like this either, but everyone knew that people who had just emerged from the City of Slaughter were emotionally unstable. If she got upset and stabbed him once, wouldn't he be dead?

He had finally begun climbing upward. He had yet to obtain knowledge of Immortal Herbs or make contact with Qian Renxue. Dying here for nothing and having to start over would be a complete waste.

Chapter 29: Danger

This child seemed somewhat different from others his age.

"What is your Martial Soul?"

Spirit Hall was so hateful. It had ruined her life. She absolutely could not let that demon Qian Xunji gain another useful assistant.

"Just a tiny bird and a little long worm. I only have Innate Level Two Spirit Power. Teacher showed me kindness and accepted me as his disciple."

"Release them and let me see."

She spoke as if coaxing a child.

A crazy woman was difficult to deal with, so An Lan could only enter Martial Soul Possession. First came the Golden Feather Luan Bird. A pair of illusory wings burning with flames appeared behind him, while feather-like patterns appeared at the corners of his eyes.

"The other one..."

Just as she was about to have An Lan summon his other Martial Soul, Bibi Dong sensed someone approaching from behind. It was someone she loathed and despised beyond measure.

In an instant, her gaze turned terrifying, her expression twisted, and killing intent erupted.

This is bad!

An Lan broke out in cold sweat from the killing intent crashing over him, thinking Bibi Dong was about to kill him. He instantly unleashed his first and second Spirit Skills. Even if he was no match for her, he could not simply sit and wait to die.

Yet the next second, Bibi Dong turned around. A faint layer of blood mist swirled around her as she raised a hand and grabbed a little golden-haired girl by the neck.

She was called a little girl, but she actually already had the figure of a young maiden. With Innate Level 20 and two absorbed Spirit Rings, she had developed ahead of her age.

This... could this be Qian Renxue?!

The only person who could trigger such a reaction from Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue. Qian Xunji was not here, and this was not the secret chamber. There should be no one else!

The maids behind her rushed forward, only to be casually sent flying by Bibi Dong.

Holy shit? She casually sent Soul Emperors flying?

In the original course of events, Bibi Dong seemed to have attacked Qian Renxue too, but Qian Xunji or Qian Daoliu should have been nearby then. Now, because she had come to find him...

This is exactly the time for me to show myself!

Gathering his maximum firepower, Blazing Divine Radiance unleashed a Sunflame Pillar at Bibi Dong. Although the crazy woman had somewhat lost her mind, her cultivation instincts remained. She raised her other hand and threw out a stream of Soul Power, cancelling out the pillar's attack.

However, her attention was still diverted. Her hand suddenly emptied, and An Lan had already snatched the girl away. The Sunflame Wings were extremely fast. At such a short distance, it was entirely possible to snatch someone from Bibi Dong's hands while she was not fully alert.

Holding the girl in his arms, An Lan soared into the sky and lowered his head to inspect her.

She had already been choked unconscious, with a deep handprint on her neck.

"She was really ruthless... As long as I rush into the guarded area and alert the others, we'll be safe."

But the next moment, red light flashed. An Lan plummeted to the ground, rolling across it with the girl in his arms. Before his eyes appeared the image of himself being hacked into pieces.

Divine Slaughter's Domain.

The mental power maintained by the five of them barely allowed them to wake from the killing-intent illusion. Looking at Bibi Dong, who had appeared before him, An Lan could not help but feel discouraged. No way, am I really going to fall here? What about Qian Renxue? If she dies, won't that mean one less trump card against Tang San?

After all, Qian Renxue was one of the original Children of Destiny. Without that otherworldly person meddling under the God King's influence, she would not die so easily.

The two Soul Emperors who had been sent flying rushed over in time, both using their loudest Spirit Skills to alert the academy teachers. Everyone came rushing over, but the crazed Bibi Dong killed whoever stood in her way. Once Divine Slaughter's Domain opened, everyone froze where they stood. Such overwhelming, bloody killing intent was difficult to withstand without sufficient mental will.

People lay scattered everywhere. Bibi Dong did not kill them, however. Her eyes held only Qian Renxue.

Yet with the time the teachers had bought, An Lan had already carried the girl out of the academy. He had never been to the Worship Hall and did not know the way, so he rushed toward the Pope's Palace instead. Bibi Dong was about to pursue him when the sudden appearance of someone brought her back to her senses.

"Chimei Senluo, Wangliangangxiang."

A deep, hoarse male voice rang out. Several pitch-black ghost hands seized Bibi Dong's limbs, while a golden chrysanthemum descended from above and dispersed the domain overflowing with killing intent.

The two workhorses, Chrysanthemum Ghost, had appeared.

When he rushed before the Pope's Palace, An Lan shouted at the Palace Guard Knights,

"Quick, summon His Holiness the Pope!"

Then he could no longer withstand the assault of the killing intent. His head sank, struck Qian Renxue's forehead, and he fainted. Though the five of them maintained their strength together, and both their mental power and Soul Power were immense in quantity, their quality had yet to improve. The killing intent and resentment of someone like Bibi Dong were still more than the five of them combined could bear.

When he regained consciousness, Qian Xunji's concerned gaze was before him. Beside him stood a dejected, listless little girl with her head lowered. Out of the corner of his eye, he surveyed the surroundings. It seemed to be some side hall.

"Teacher."

An Lan quickly sat up, but his arm went weak, and he nearly collapsed again.

"No need to hurry. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

"It is nothing serious. Thank you for your concern, Teacher."

"That's good."

Qian Xunji let out a breath of relief, his mood heavy. He had never expected Bibi Dong to do such a thing. Though it seemed that killing intent had affected her, she also harbored considerable resentment toward Qian Renxue herself. Suddenly, there was something Qian Xunji was very curious about, and he asked softly,

"You were no match for your Senior Sister. Why did you rush forward to save her?"

Glancing at Qian Renxue, An Lan said "shyly,"