Using Ghost-Slaying Slash, Shocking Bibi Dong

She raised her other hand, and the Soul-Eater Spider Emperor martial soul manifested, a dark golden radiance condensing in her palm.

Soul-Eater Spider Emperor martial soul ability—Soul Rend.

Once struck, the soul would suffer heavy damage.

Lu Jiuyuan watched that increasingly bright light and suddenly chuckled.

"Bibi Dong."

He spoke indifferently, his tone so calm it didn't sound like someone who had been restrained.

"Have you ever wondered why I stood still and let you attack?"

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean?"

Lu Jiuyuan did not answer, simply breaking free from the bindings with a gentle movement.

Crack—!!!

That incredibly tough Death Spider Web actually shattered at the sound!

Bibi Dong's pupils shrank violently.

"How is this possible!"

She knew the toughness of the Death Spider Web better than anyone; even a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level would find it difficult to break free once entangled.

This Lu Jiuyuan clearly looked like an ordinary person, with strength at most that of a Soul Saint, so how could he possibly break free!

Before she could even process it, Lu Jiuyuan's figure had already vanished from where he stood.

The next instant.

The sword light had already arrived before Bibi Dong, its lightning-fast speed leaving her no time to react, forcing her to watch helplessly as her body was pierced through.

[Combat ended.]

[Winner: Lu Jiuyuan!]

[Score: 1:0]

Soon, Bibi Dong's figure appeared in place once more, though she had yet to recover her senses, remaining in a state of complete shock!

A long while later, a flash of killing intent crossed Bibi Dong's purple eyes as she said coldly: "Lu Jiuyuan, that was just an accident. This time, I will absolutely not show mercy!"

As she spoke, she took a deep breath, and the aura around her surged once again.

"Let me show you my true strength!"

As the words fell, nine soul rings appeared around her—two yellow, two purple, and five black, the nine rings rotating slowly and releasing terrifying energy fluctuations.

The ninth soul ring lit up.

It was a 100,000-year soul ring.

Lu Jiuyuan looked at those nine soul rings and frowned slightly; it seemed she was about to get serious.

Ninth soul skill—Death Spider Emperor Avatar!

Her body expanded instantly, and a massive phantom of the Death Spider Emperor emerged behind her.

Eight spider spears extended from her back, each one pitch-black as ink, shimmering with a cold, eerie light.

She transformed into a half-human, half-spider form, her speed reaching the absolute limit.

This was Bibi Dong's true trump card.

Lu Jiuyuan raised his eyes to look at that massive figure, his expression finally turning serious.

"This is a bit tricky now, but it's not a big problem!"

He muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Hearing these words from Lu Jiuyuan, Bibi Dong wore a look of disdain, her tone filled with arrogance and confidence:

"Lu Jiuyuan, you certainly have a big mouth, but you won't have another chance!

If you admit defeat now, perhaps I'll give you a position to hold in the future!"

Lu Jiuyuan did not answer her.

"Then I shall try this as well."

Lu Jiuyuan raised his left hand, his fingers moving rapidly to form a seal.

"The vast heaven and earth, righteous energy endures; not for Zhu Xian, but to slay ghosts and gods!"

He did not use the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique.

He used another of the Qingyun Sect's supreme arts—

Ghost-Slaying Slash!

"Boom!!!"

The heavens and earth changed color.

The previously star-studded void suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, thunder rolling through the sky. But this time, it was not lightning that descended, but a sword light of righteous awe!

That sword light seemed to come from the nine heavens, carrying the supreme might to slay all ghosts and gods in the world, striking straight toward Bibi Dong!

Bibi Dong's pupils shrank sharply. She felt her body begin to tremble uncontrollably, her legs seemingly losing all sensation, leaving her unable to move.

What... kind of power is this? How can it be so terrifying?!

She felt the will contained within that sword intent; it was a sword of the righteous path, a sword to punish evil, a sword of awe-inspiring righteousness that could slay all ghosts and gods under heaven.

The Death Spider Emperor martial soul trembled instinctively.

This was attribute suppression!

But she was, after all, a ninety-nine-level peerless Douluo. Unflustered in the face of danger, her eight spider spears crossed into a web, and at the same time, her body erupted with brilliant light.

Eighth soul skill! Ninth soul skill! Both exploded at once!

"Rumble--"

The sword light collided with the spider spears.

Violent energy scattered in all directions, and the entire combat space trembled.

The light dissipated.

Bibi Dong knelt on one knee, her Death Spider Emperor Avatar broken. She retreated dozens of steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

She clutched the wound on her shoulder, looking at Lu Jiuyuan not far away in disbelief.

Bibi Dong's eyes were extremely complex at this moment.

There was shock, wariness, and a trace of... appreciation that even she herself had not noticed.

"This sword... what is it called?"

"Ghost-Slaying Slash." Lu Jiuyuan casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "It is a signature technique of my sect, specifically designed to slay demons and eliminate evil."

Bibi Dong was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

It was the first time she had smiled since the catastrophe in the secret chamber.

The smile was complex, filled with helplessness and a hint of softness she hadn't even realized was there.

"A fine Ghost-Slaying Slash," Bibi Dong whispered softly.

[Combat ended.]

[Winner: Lu Jiuyuan.]

[Score: 2:0.]

Bibi Dong's figure vanished, leaving only Lu Jiuyuan standing in place.

Before long, a light flashed before Lu Jiuyuan's eyes.

Opening his eyes again, he found himself standing on a vast, empty platform.

The platform was surrounded by endless void, stars flickering in the vast, boundless expanse.

Beneath his feet were smooth, jade-like stone slabs reflecting the starlight.

Opposite him, a slender figure slowly emerged.

Feng Qing'er.

She wore a gold-red long dress that trailed on the ground, cinched at the waist by a dark gold belt.

Her long hair was tied high, revealing an exquisitely beautiful profile.

Most striking were her eyes—her pupils were pale gold, exuding an innate arrogance and coldness.

Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.

Descendants of the ancient Heavenly Phoenix from the world of Battle Through the Heavens, possessing bloodline talents comparable to Dou Sheng powerhouses.

Standing before him in the flesh, that arrogant aura rushed toward him; she was indeed incomparable to ordinary people.

"You are Lu Jiuyuan?"

Feng Qing'er looked him up and down, a trace of disdain flashing in her pale golden eyes.

"Are you done looking?" Lu Jiuyuan smiled. "If you're done, let's begin."

Feng Qing'er let out a cold snort. "Don't think that winning one match allows you to be smug; you won't be laughing for long."

She raised her hand, golden Dou Qi condensing in her palm, transforming into a slender golden sword.

The blade shimmered with brilliant light, and the faint sound of a phoenix cry could be heard.

"This sword is named Huangyu, a treasure of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan." Feng Qing'er pointed her sword tip directly at Lu Jiuyuan. "Remember the name of the one who defeats you."

Before the words had even faded, she moved.

With a flash of golden light, Feng Qing'er's figure vanished from where she stood.

Lu Jiuyuan's pupils constricted. Almost simultaneously, a sharp sword light grazed his cheek, slicing off a few strands of his hair.

So fast!

He had no time to think, reflexively summoning his long sword to block the second strike that followed immediately after.