External Soul Bone Evolution

"So many years have passed, Elder Yu, you haven't changed a bit. I presume you've broken through the bottleneck of level thirty?"

Bibi Dong met Yu Xiaogang's gaze, a hint of curiosity mixed in her eyes.

She slowly raised her left leg, the hem of her skirt rustling softly. She then crossed her left leg over her right, creating an alluring curve. Her legs pressed tightly together, presenting a breathtaking sight.

Yu Xiaogang quickly averted his gaze and said seriously, "I did have a fortunate encounter in private, but it was nothing significant. It probably wouldn't catch Your Eminence the Pope's eye."

Seeing Yu Xiaogang turn his head, a trace of anger rose on Bibi Dong's face. Then, as if remembering something, a playful glint reappeared in her eyes. She said lightly, "I heard you took in a disciple named Tang San, who also has twin martial souls. I wonder, compared to me back then, whose talent is greater?"

After speaking, Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes fixed on Yu Xiaogang.

Feeling the intense gaze from the Pope's throne, Yu Xiaogang felt a moment of dizziness.

This isn't right, this line wasn't in the script!

After a moment of silence, Yu Xiaogang could only brace himself and reply, "Of course, he's not as good as you, Your Eminence the Pope. After all, so far, you are the only one on the entire continent who has successfully cultivated twin martial souls."

"Oh, if that's the case, then please, Elder Yu, elaborate. In what ways is your disciple inferior to me? You know your disciple best, and I, well, I imagine you know me very well too."

Bibi Dong's tone was as gentle as water. Seeing Yu Xiaogang's somewhat flustered appearance, she flashed a charming smile.

This is a headache. I've dug a pit for myself!

Yu Xiaogang's mind raced. Then he spoke, "Your Eminence the Pope's twin martial souls are both top-tier Spider martial souls. The two martial souls share the same origin and complement each other during cultivation. My disciple's two martial souls are vastly different. One of them is the Blue Silver Grass, so naturally, it can't compare to Your Eminence the Pope."

After speaking, Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly towards the Pope's throne, showing his respect.

"Oh, I see."

Bibi Dong's lips curved slightly. She then took out a file from the Soul Tool on her wrist and began to read softly.

"Tang San, twin martial souls, Innate Full Soul Power. His currently primary cultivated martial soul is the Blue Silver Grass, while the other martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer."

Bibi Dong turned to look at Yu Xiaogang, narrowing her eyes slightly as she said, "I recall, according to your theory, that for anyone who awakens twin martial souls, the quality of the two martial souls should be similar."

"Since one of your disciple's martial souls is the Clear Sky Hammer, then this other Blue Silver Grass is probably not simple either. Furthermore, his Fourth Soul Ring is a ten-thousand-year one."

Bibi Dong put the file back into the Soul Tool. "The Elder Order to Seal Tang San's Information was issued by you, wasn't it? You've gone to great lengths for your disciple, haven't you, Elder Yu."

Bibi Dong then let out a cold snort. The beautiful face that had been smiling moments ago instantly turned icy. "Do you think a few casual compliments will make me tell you what you want?"

"Yu Xiaogang, I am no longer the Bibi Dong you once deceived!"

With that, Bibi Dong lowered her crossed leg and angrily stood up from the Pope's throne.

She stared at Yu Xiaogang, descending the steps one by one. She walked up to Yu Xiaogang, leaned down slightly, and said, "Those who cannot be used by my Martial Soul Hall will only have the fate of annihilation."

"I have already dispatched elders to intercept the participating team from the Heaven Dou Empire. The primary target is your disciple, Tang San."

Bibi Dong's tone clearly deepened a few points as she spoke her final sentence.

She stared intently at Yu Xiaogang's face, her eyes searching, as if seeking confirmation for something.

God, I finally get to deliver the crucial lines!

Yu Xiaogang silently felt a surge of gratitude, then feigned anger on his face. Glaring, he stood up and looked at Bibi Dong before him.

Taking a deep breath, Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, steeled himself, and raised his hands, grabbing Bibi Dong's shoulders forcefully.

[Detected powerful Spider Aura: Two strands, choose to absorb?]

Absorb!

Yu Xiaogang silently thought, and then two strands of aura, one purple and one green, floated out from the shoulders Bibi Dong had grabbed and flowed into the panel.

The entire process took only a moment. Bibi Dong on the other side didn't notice anything unusual.

Seeing that the mission was complete, the heavy stone in Yu Xiaogang's heart finally fell. He then recited the next line he had prepared.

"What, you dare to make a move against Xiao San!"

"Xiao San has been training with me since he was young. He not only inherited my Martial Soul concept but is also like a son to me. If anything were to happen to him this time, I would consider the Martial Soul Hall my mortal enemy and destroy it even if it cost me everything!"

Looking at Yu Xiaogang's furious expression and listening to his heart-piercing words, Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned. Then, she let out a cold laugh, stared directly into Yu Xiaogang's eyes, and said, "So this is how you show you care about someone. Everything you said to me back then, all those sweet nothings, were lies!"

"I heard the woman you found afterward was your sister. How ridiculous, Yu Xiaogang, you are a complete and utter waste!"

As she spoke these words, Bibi Dong's eyes were filled with resentment.

Yu Xiaogang also felt a surge of anger because of her last sentence. He turned to look at Bibi Dong, his eyes also carrying a hint of coldness.

The scene became tense for a moment.

Just then, a Golden Armored Guard ran to the entrance of the hall, bringing news of the failed operation.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was slightly surprised. Yu Xiaogang, however, already knew the outcome, so his expression didn't change much.

He then took a deep breath, calmed his anger, and said to Bibi Dong opposite him, "I know you harbor hatred, but you shouldn't direct this hatred at me. You should ask the Previous Pope."

"Do not drag the entire continent into war because of personal emotions."

"Farewell."

Yu Xiaogang sighed, then cupped his hands and walked towards the hall's exit.

Bibi Dong was somewhat dazed at this moment. The questions that had been troubling her mind were all clarified by Yu Xiaogang.

Watching Yu Xiaogang's departing back, Bibi Dong's gaze softened like water. She slowly reached out, wanting to pull Yu Xiaogang back to her side, but in the end, she lowered her hand again, unable to say another word.

As Yu Xiaogang's figure walked out of the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze with a hint of disappointment.

"Xiaogang, Xiaogang..."

Bibi Dong couldn't help but pick up the teacup Yu Xiaogang had drunk from on the table, bringing it to her nose.

Sensing the residual aura on it, Bibi Dong's face couldn't help but reveal an infatuated expression, her breathing even quickening slightly.

After leaving the Papal Palace, Yu Xiaogang didn't stop for a moment. He walked all the way out of the Inner City and Middle City, arriving at the Outer City and checking into a hotel.

In the hotel room, Yu Xiaogang sat cross-legged on the bed, then opened his System Panel and selected the External Soul Bone Evolution entry.

[Selected entry "External Soul Bone Evolution", initiating corresponding tasks: 1. Find a Mental System Martial Soul to devour. 2. Find a trace of a powerful Spider Aura.]

[Mental System Martial Soul collected: Remnant Dream (Soul Saint level)]

[Powerful Spider Aura collected: Death Spider Emperor (Titled Douluo level), Soul Devouring Spider Emperor (Titled Douluo level)]

[Submit task?]

Submit!

Yu Xiaogang silently recited. The entries Remnant Dream and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor disappeared from the panel. Then, a transparent stream of light flew out from the panel and merged into the center of Yu Xiaogang's forehead.

Yu Xiaogang felt his head swell, and then he fell into a deep sleep.