The Divine Realm, Asura Hall.
Inside the crystal ball, Xu Sanshi was being ground into the dirt by Chen Doudou.
Asura God watched, blood rushing through his veins. He slapped his thigh. "Good! Beat him good! Now that's what I call a son of Asura God!"
Rakshasa God was just as excited, slapping his thigh again and again. "I knew Doudou wasn't some spineless weakling. Look at those fists—so vicious, so intimidating!"
God of Destruction sat beside them, the corner of his mouth twitching. "...Are you two sure you know what 'vicious' means?"
"Doudou hasn't used a single bit of Soul Power this whole time. He's beating people up with pure physical strength."
"How does any of that show even a trace of God of Evil Thoughts' viciousness? This is clearly body cultivation!"
Asura God snorted. "So what if he's a body cultivator? Does that mean he can't be evil?"
Rakshasa God chimed in, "Exactly. If you're so capable, go have a kid of your own!"
God of Destruction's face instantly darkened. He silently clenched his fists. "..."
Damn it, you can't insult a god like that!
Fine. Very well.
Doudou, you've already mastered the art of making someone's life difficult!
Asura, you'd better hope I don't catch you slipping, or you'll be in for a world of pain!
Meanwhile.
Watching Chen Doudou's ridiculous explosive strength, Tang San sank into thought. I have to figure out how to trick this kid into joining the Tang Sect... He's so strong. I want him so badly!
With him, who could say the Tang Sect wouldn't rise again?
Who could say the Tang Sect couldn't be great once more?
Xu Sanshi covered his bruised, swollen eye, tears nearly spurting from it.
He was the young master of the Mysterious Underworld Sect, a man who ruled Qingfeng City with an iron fist. Everyone had fawned over him and catered to him since childhood. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
"Brat, you've really made me angry!"
"Mysterious Underworld Turtle, possess me!"
Taking punches head-on, Xu Sanshi struggled to release his Martial Soul. With its power bolstering him, his once-slight frame grew strong and burly, and the Hundred-Year Soul Ring at his feet was about to light up.
"Doudou, look out!"
Jiang Nannan's expression changed at once.
In a flash, her Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul possessed her. Her big, usually timid eyes now brimmed with resolve.
"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow!"
Jiang Nannan's supple waist bent backward like a bow drawn into a full moon, then snapped forward!
Her small body erupted with astonishing strength as she drove forward, her kick striking Xu Sanshi hard in the side.
"Thud!"
The dull impact rang out.
Caught off guard and off balance, Xu Sanshi was sent sprawling by the kick. He rolled across the ground twice, a sorry sight.
"You dare kick me?!"
Xu Sanshi lay on the ground, shocked and furious. He was just about to get up and strike back.
Chen Doudou immediately followed with another kick.
"Ah!"
Pain left Xu Sanshi's whole body limp.
"You didn't really need to help me."
Chen Doudou turned and said coolly.
After all, even with Martial Soul Possession, Xu Sanshi still wouldn't have been a match for him.
Jiang Nannan froze.
She lowered her head, the determination in her eyes fading at once, like a puppy that had done something wrong.
That was right. Doudou was so strong he didn't need her protection at all... Had she only caused him more trouble again?
Seeing the little girl's crestfallen look, Chen Doudou's heart softened. He quickly changed his tune, his voice gentling. "All right, all right. You couldn't hurt him, but stepping in saved me some trouble. Now I don't have to bother doing it myself."
"Well done, Sister Nannan."
Jiang Nannan looked up. Tears still clung to her lashes, but her big eyes lit up again, like stars rekindled in the night sky.
"R-really?"
"Of course. Why else would I praise you?"
Chen Doudou smiled faintly.
The little girl's moods really did come and go in a flash.
Watching the two of them, Bibi Dong's mouth twitched.
The boy's heart was clearly soft as could be, yet he still had to act so cocky.
Still, that was a good thing.
He knew how to protect the weak without letting them drag him down.
That mindset did have the makings of a leader.
At last, Xu Sanshi managed to struggle to his feet. He gritted his teeth, his face twisted with such fury he looked ready to eat someone alive, with none of his usual refined charm left. "Just you wait! I'm calling my father over right now. My father is the sect master of the Mysterious Underworld Sect!"
Clutching his eye, he stumbled onto the carriage and scrambled into the cabin in utter disarray. Even his flashy folding fan had fallen and broken in two.
The already noisy entrance to the academy erupted.
"Wait, did I see that right? Is the world going mad, or has Young Master Xu really fallen off? How did he get beaten up by a little kid?"
"So wild! What mountain ditch did this brat crawl out of? He really doesn't know when to quit."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. This'll be a good show. These powerful clans are notorious for holding grudges. That kid's done for."
The noble youths clustered in groups of three or five, pointing and whispering, their faces full of glee as they waited for the show.
They were astonished by Xu Sanshi's wretched state, but also thrilled that someone had finally stirred up a little excitement on this otherwise boring first day of school.
The crowd parted, leaving a wide, empty space around them. Everyone watched from a distance. Nobody dared step forward, and nobody dared help Xu Sanshi to his feet.
In a world where people looked at your status before deciding how to treat you, no one was willing to haul a beaten dog out of the water.
Jiang Nannan had gone deathly pale with fright. She clutched Chen Doudou's sleeve. "Doudou, what do we do? He... He's called his family! We should run. I heard the head of the Mysterious Underworld Sect is a Titled Douluo!"
Chen Doudou remained completely calm. He even had time to pick at his ear before patting her hand. "Don't be afraid. His family coming won't change anything."
In the original story, the Mysterious Underworld Sect was a reclusive, extremely mysterious sect.
But no matter how mysterious the Mysterious Underworld Sect was, could it be more powerful than Bibi Dong?
Bibi Dong could have become a god in the Divine Realm long ago, if she'd wanted to. She simply disdained becoming a god without a divine position.
And since there hadn't been a suitable divine position for her to inherit, she'd remained at Rank 99, in the demigod realm.
Yet even as a demigod, she was no ordinary one.
Just then, Bibi Dong walked over at an unhurried pace.
She watched Xu Sanshi's carriage disappear into the distance, a cold curve lifting the corner of her mouth. A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
"Doudou, well done."
There was a note of approval in Bibi Dong's voice. "You didn't use your Martial Soul, but that ferocity finally makes you look a little like your father."
She turned to the guard she had immobilized. Her voice was so gentle it was frightening, and the guard's knees immediately went weak.
"Go back and tell your sect master that if he wants to save the Mysterious Underworld Sect, he can bring five Black Tortoise Divine Pills here himself to make amends. Remember, he must come in person..."
The guard shuddered, cold sweat instantly soaking through his back.
He knew this matter had blown up completely—and there was no way to contain it now.
Who exactly was this woman?
Why did the pressure she gave him feel a hundred times stronger than his sect master's?
"Y-yes... Of course, senior!"
Once the weight pinning him down vanished, he wouldn't have dared refuse. He scrambled to his feet and ran off in a panic.
"Sister Dong, why did you ask him for Black Tortoise Divine Pills?"
Chen Doudou looked puzzled.
The original story hadn't explained much about the Black Tortoise Divine Pills. And after being transported here, he'd long since forgotten most of the minor side plots from the original story.
Bibi Dong explained softly, "The Black Tortoise Divine Pill is a potent pill condensed once every ten years by a powerful Soul Master whose Martial Soul has the Black Tortoise Bloodline. It's not only a sacred medicine for healing wounds, but can also bring out a person's potential."
"It's a cultivation treasure for anyone, and it'll be especially helpful in solidifying your foundation right now."
"Once you've absorbed the Black Tortoise Divine Pills, you should be able to start thinking about absorbing your Second Soul Ring."
Chen Doudou understood and nodded.
He hadn't expected an unexpected windfall, too.
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