Infighting (Continued)

No! He was not willing to accept it!

He still had a trump card! He understood this woman, her deepest obsessions and... weaknesses!

With his last ounce of strength, Tang San's lips moved slightly, his breath coming in a barely audible whisper, his voice so low it was almost a hallucination, yet it possessed a strange, alluring quality, drifting intermittently into Bibi Dong's ears, which were filled with hatred:

"You... cough... want... to... resurrect... Yu Xiaogang...?"

These words completely stirred up painful memories in Bibi Dong's heart.

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Resurrected... Yu Xiaogang.

These five words pierced Bibi Dong's soul, which was almost numb from being burned by hatred and madness, bringing her to a brief moment of clarity.

Even after so much time has passed, even after she has told herself countless times that cowardly man wasn't worth it...

Yu Xiaogang is still the ultimate weapon against Bibi Dong!

The Spider Spear's speed in devouring life force paused for a moment.

In those crimson compound eyes, the frenzied bloodlust seemed to have faded slightly, replaced by a tremor and longing that even she herself was unaware of.

However, in reality, Yu Xiaogang can never be resurrected.

When Tang San used the Eight Spider Lances to devour Yu Xiaogang, he completely absorbed his life force, Soul Power, and even the very essence of his soul, leaving nothing behind.

Yu Xiaogang's soul was completely devoured, becoming an integral part of Tang San's power, and dissipating into the rules of heaven and earth.

This is the most complete "death," one that even the gods cannot avert.

In Tang San's words at this moment, the so-called resurrection was nothing but a complete deception, a temporary expedient to prolong his life and disturb her mind.

But after seeing Bibi Dong's expression, Tang San's joy at having just escaped death vanished.

Tang San underestimated Bibi Dong's madness after experiencing so much.

He also forgot that Bibi Dong's Second Martial Soul was the Soul-Eater Spider Emperor —a natural expert in manipulating and devouring souls!

In this respect, Tang San, who possessed the memories of a God King but had lost his divine power and was left with only theories, was easily manipulated by her.

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Bibi Dong's lips slowly curved into a strange and eerie smile. There was no warmth in that smile, only coldness and a kind of chilling madness and hatred.

"Ha..." An inaudible sneer escaped from her ferocious mouth.

The Spider Spear, which had been devouring life force, did not loosen its grip; instead, it pierced even deeper, and a colder, more targeted power aimed at the very source of the soul began to flow into Tang San's body through the Spider Spear.

"I will... carefully 'verify' whether what you're saying is true or false." Bibi Dong's voice was hoarse and slow.

"That was close... You almost died so 'easily'."

easy?

Tang San, whose life force and soul had been absorbed and was in extreme pain, had not yet grasped the meaning of Bibi Dong's words.

But Bibi Dong's next words made his blood freeze instantly.

"Next... I'm going to let you properly 'experience' what Xiaogang felt... in his final moments." Her compound eyes blazed with crimson light once more, this time carrying a cruel, almost morbid, excitement. "Don't worry, I won't let you die immediately. I'll make you... remember it forever."

Sometimes, living is a thousand times more painful than dying.

Tang San's expression shifted from initial relief and bewilderment to astonishment, and now to... a mixture of fear and dread!

He finally realized what a fatal mistake he had made!

"No... no! Bibi Dong! You..." Tang San wanted to roar and struggle, but the Spider Web Restraint his body, the Rakshasa Divine Power eroded his Soul Power, and the eight Spider Spear pierced through him, making it impossible for him to move easily.

He could almost see his future...

This is Bibi Dong's true revenge!

It's not a simple killing; it's about repaying Tang San a thousandfold for the pain inflicted on Yu Xiaogang, making him wish he were dead.

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Qian Renxue witnessed Bibi Dong's eerie and insane smile and overheard their conversation.

His previously calm and wary expression suddenly turned extremely serious, even carrying a hint of chilling killing intent.

If Bibi Dong had killed Tang San with swift and decisive action, it would have been a clean end, whether to avenge Yu Xiaogang or to eliminate the threat posed by the Spirit Hall Empire. Although Qian Renxue disliked it, she could understand.

If you just turn a blind eye, it will pass.

But what if you take it back and slowly torture and devour its soul?

This touched a clear red line in Qian Renxue's heart.

As the inheritor of the Angel God, she has an extreme aversion and vigilance towards this behavior of gaining power or satisfying selfish desires by devouring and tormenting the souls of others, which stems from her divinity and instinct.

She knew all too well what this meant.

Devouring souls, especially those with strong negative emotions or special powers, is both a deadly Martial Soul and an irresistible temptation for Bibi Dong, whose martial souls are inherently inclined towards darkness and devouring (Soul-Eater Spider Emperor, Death Spider Emperor, and the Eight Spider Lances tainted by Rakshasa Divine Power).

That would lead the path of cultivation into an abyss from which there is no return.

Martial Soul with God of Evil and dark attributes can often efficiently "convert" their evil deeds into an increase in their own strength when doing "bad things," and this feedback can be fatal.

Even more frightening is that this type of Martial Soul will constantly erode, distort, and assimilate the mind of the Soul Master, subtly lowering their moral bottom line.

Once you've tasted the sweetness of a "shortcut," it's like becoming addicted to the strongest drug; it's almost impossible to quit.

Tang San is the most typical example. He may have had excuses at first, such as "only devouring God of Evil Soul Beast", but under the "high efficiency" temptation of the Dark Blue Silver Grass and the Eight Spider Lances, he quickly succumbed, lowering his bottom line again and again, until he completely fell into the evil path and did whatever it took to quickly increase his power.

Qian Renxue had seen too many similar accounts of this process of depravity in the Spirit Hall's records and in her father's teachings.

Ninety-nine percent of those who attempt this end up completely lost, becoming monsters who only know how to kill and devour.

She absolutely could not stand by Bibi Dong also embark on this path of no return!

It wasn't for Tang San's sake, but to stop Bibi Dong from sacrificing herself to darkness in her obsession with revenge, becoming an even more uncontrollable, Fallen Soul Master who revels in devouring souls than Tang San!

"Enough, Bibi Dong!" Qian Renxue's cold voice rang out, carrying an undeniable authority.

The six wings behind her suddenly burst forth with a blazing golden divine light, as intense as the sun. The Angel Domain unfolded with a roar, and a pure and vast holy aura swept through the valley like a tsunami, instantly causing Bibi Dong's purplish-black "Life and Death Share One Dream" energy shield to tremble and dim its light!

Golden light gathered in her hand, and the Angel Holy Sword solidified, its tip pointing directly at Tang San, who was Spider Web Restraint and barely breathing.

"Such evil spirits deserve divine purification and utter annihilation!" Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with golden light. "Your hatred should not be an excuse to fall into deeper darkness! Today, I will settle this karmic debt and sever all ties!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already transformed into a golden meteor, the Angel Holy Sword carrying the magnificent divine power to purify all God of Evil, swiftly stabbing down towards Tang San's vital points between his eyebrows and heart!

This sword strike was swift, accurate, and ruthless, aimed at killing Tang San instantly, completely severing his life force and soul, and leaving him no chance to mislead or cause trouble again.

"You dare--!!!"

Bibi Dong roared in fury, determined not to allow anyone to steal her "prey" just before she was about to succeed in her most brutal revenge!

We will not allow even the slightest possibility of reviving Yu Xiaogang to disappear.

Eight Rakshasa Spider Lances were instantly drawn from Tang San's body, bringing with them a large amount of flesh and blood. They changed direction, carrying a viscous poisonous mist and corrosive Rakshasa Divine Power, and like eight god-slaying spears, fiercely stabbed towards Qian Renxue's golden figure, attempting to intercept her!

At the same time, she once again activated "Life and Death Share One Dream," and more spider webs and negative energy surged towards Qian Renxue.

However, the sacred and the God of Evil are inherently incompatible.

Qian Renxue's Angel Domain is the embodiment of the purest light and sacred laws in the world, and it has an almost absolute suppressive effect on Bibi Dong's Rakshasa Divine Power and Death Spider Poison.

"Sizzle!"

Wherever the golden light of the Angel Holy Sword passed, the Eight Spider Lances that were thrusting towards it seemed to have met their nemesis. Their purplish-black light fluctuated violently, and they emitted painful hums. They were easily deflected and forced back!

The surging spiderwebs and negative energy, upon touching the edge of the Angel Domain, instantly vaporized and dissipated like ice meeting boiling water, unable to get close at all!

Bibi Dong's powerful Soul Skill appeared so pale and powerless in the face of Qian Renxue's fully unleashed Angel Domain!

The absolute advantage in attributes, coupled with the fact that Qian Renxue was also a Divine Examiner and her strength was in no way inferior to hers, made this clash a one-sided and crushing battle!

"Bang!"

Qian Renxue's figure did not even pause for a moment. After the Angel Holy Sword deflected the Spider Spear, its momentum did not diminish. The sword light flickered and was already close to Tang San's throat!

Bibi Dong's eyes were bloodshot with rage, and she wanted to pounce again, but she was firmly suppressed by the omnipresent divine pressure of the Angel Domain, her movements were sluggish, and she could only watch helplessly as the golden sword tip, representing end and purification, drew closer and closer to Tang San's vitals...

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Seeing the dramatic turn of events before her, from besieging Tang San to the fierce infighting between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, Ning Rongrong's delicate face was filled with shock. Her red lips parted slightly, and her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

The changes... are happening too fast!

However, amidst this pure shock, when she looked at Tang San, Spider Web Restraint, covered in blood, and barely breathing like a candle in the wind, a complex emotion flickered in the depths of her clear eyes—it was pity, and a hint of almost imperceptible reluctance.

In fact, there was no need for Tang San to go to such great lengths and take such risks to find her and try to help her regain her memories.

Because Ning Rongrong was among the first group of people to awaken their past life memories.

Her memories had already awakened and clearly reappeared in her mind when she was found by her brother Li Bai and took the Immortal Pill that helped her Martial Soul Evolution into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

She remembered everything: Shrek's laughter and tears, the faces and voices of her companions, her experiences on Sea God Island, and even her time in the Divine Realm.

but...

For countless days and nights after her memories were awakened, she was trapped in deep confusion and struggle.

She knew that Tang San, Oscar, Dai Mubai needed her, and she should follow the bonds from her past life to find them and reunite them, just like before.

But whenever this thought arose, her gaze would involuntarily drift to the white-haired figure beside her, who always wore a carefree smile, sometimes drinking alone and gazing at the moon, sometimes patiently teaching her sword intent and cultivation.

Looking at that handsome, ethereal face with its clear, deep eyes, and sensing his otherworldly aura, Ning Rongrong's heart wavered...

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While Shrek in her past life was certainly warm, in this life, she made a new choice and met someone completely different, yet who made her feel incredibly at ease and... heart-fluttering.

It was a feeling different from the vague feelings I had for Oscar in my previous life, as well as the companionship and kinship I had with him.

So she chose to remain silent.

She neither went looking for Tang San nor contacted Oscar.

Even during the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, when she encountered Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and others, she perfectly portrayed a genius opponent who was "unfamiliar with each other and on opposing sides," demonstrating superb acting skills.

She thought she was the only one who knew this secret.

wrong...

Ning Rongrong suddenly thought of something, turned her head slightly, and looked at the tall, straight white-haired figure in front of her, whose clothes were fluttering.