Cultivation

"That really was a good way to do it."

Bibi Dong smiled faintly, a hint of resolve in her eyes.

"For me, fighting outside the Sea of Consciousness might have been more satisfying. But since you've already made all the arrangements, I have nothing to say. Yuhao, sorry for the trouble, but please create a Sea of Consciousness."

"Yes!"

Huo Yuhao nodded respectfully. He closed his eyes and pondered for a long while. When he opened them again, a Sea of Consciousness as vast as the boundless universe had appeared before Bibi Dong and Lin Yi.

Moreover, thanks to the rapport Huo Yuhao had developed with his eight million-year Soul Rings, the Sea of Consciousness could freely expand and contract after he created it.

"Are you afraid to go in?"

Bibi Dong shot Lin Yi a somewhat challenging look, but he only smiled calmly.

"What's there to be afraid of? Since I've decided to fight you, Senior, I never planned to run away. It might be dangerous, but if I don't give it a try, how will I know whether I can surpass myself?"

"Good."

Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction.

"No wonder Xiao Gang chose you as his disciple. You've got some backbone. In that case, come in with me."

"Yes!"

After they entered the Sea of Consciousness, Huo Yuhao opened his third Eye of Destiny. "Everyone can watch their fight through my Eye of Destiny."

"How convenient."

Liu Erlong smiled casually and rolled her arms before giving a snort.

"If they don't put up a decent fight, you can let me in later. I want to test my skills, too."

"All right, Senior Er Long."

Bibi Dong and Lin Yi couldn't hear the voices outside the Sea of Consciousness.

They looked at each other, both wearing rather cold expressions.

Bibi Dong gazed at the youngster before her and couldn't help but admire him.

At a time like this, he could still remain calm. He certainly had more than ordinary courage.

She slowly released her Spider Emperor Martial Soul, and her gaze grew much more confident.

"Lin Yi, have you steeled yourself for what's coming?"

"I've never known what it means to steel myself. I only know how to charge forward! First Soul Skill—Dragon Binding!"

When Bibi Dong saw Lin Yi unleash his divine-ring Soul Skill, she only smiled calmly before releasing her Martial Soul Avatar—Blood-Devouring Spider Emperor.

Damn!

When Lin Yi saw the elegant, noble beauty Bibi Dong transform into a half-human, half-spider, he hesitated for an instant. In that brief moment, Bibi Dong sent him flying with a single blow.

Before he could even release his Second Soul Skill, Bibi Dong had already unleashed her Sixth Soul Skill, Eternal Wound.

It pierced Lin Yi's left shoulder, but since they were in the Sea of Consciousness, he didn't feel much pain, and the wound healed quickly.

Still, this fight made Lin Yi realize just how careless he'd been.

"How was that?"

A trace of arrogance touched Bibi Dong's face, and her cool gaze held a hint of smugness.

"Lin Yi, you may be the Dragon God's successor, but you won't win if you don't use your full strength against me. If you face the Giant Shark Beast with skills like that, you'll just be throwing your life away."

"Then what should I do?"

Lin Yi was very humble now. He bent over and bowed to Bibi Dong.

"Senior, I know I got carried away after my fight with Di Tian, but please hear me out. I didn't do it on purpose. I wanted to use my Third Soul Skill, but I was afraid I'd hurt you, so..."

"Foolish!"

Bibi Dong rebuked him outright.

"You should know that when choosing a Soul Skill, you must never hesitate. The moment you hesitate, you give your opponent the chance to kill you. And you're telling me this was nothing but a moment of confusion?"

"I..."

Lin Yi lowered his head again. Deep down, he knew he'd been careless, and that he deserved the scolding.

But Bibi Dong soon put away her stern expression and spoke again.

"Everyone makes mistakes. Even I made mistakes in the past, but Xiao Gang and Sister Er Long never looked down on me. They still accepted me. So what I want to tell you now is that you have to find your fighting spirit again."

Lin Yi's gaze instantly steadied, and he smiled with his lips pressed together.

"Yes! Senior, I'll do as you say. But are you sure you weren't caught off guard?"

Bibi Dong froze for a moment, but soon sensed a surge of Soul Power beneath her feet.

"Eighth Soul Skill—Invincible Golden Body!"

Bibi Dong instantly activated her invincible state, but Lin Yi's Fourth Soul Skill—Dragon at the End of the World still sent her flying.

Compared with the three Soul Skills before it, Bibi Dong could feel that Lin Yi's power had indeed increased with each one. And from the way he controlled each of his abilities, she could tell that he was gradually learning how to use his Soul Skills.

Bibi Dong withdrew the power of her Blood-Devouring Spider Emperor and switched to her Second Martial Soul.

Although her Second Martial Soul was also a spider, its advantage lay in its speed.

"First Soul Skill—Demon Spider Covering the Sky!"

"Fifth Soul Skill—Dragon's Blade!"

Golden light flashed, and the spiders in the air were sliced to pieces. But Lin Yi knew it wasn't over yet.

Sure enough, a smile curled Bibi Dong's lips once more.

"Second Soul Skill—Spider Web Cage!"