Taking a Master

Those dark, twisted thoughts filled with resentment and a desire for destruction, as if gently swept by some invisible force, did not disappear entirely but were weakening bit by bit.

The speed was very slow.

But it was real.

A subtle, almost imperceptible fluctuation appeared in the depths of Bibi Dong's eyes.

She knew very well what had happened to her, and she knew where the malice in her mind came from.

Those things had plagued her for a long time, affecting her emotions and her judgment.

Yet now, simply by standing beside this child and watching his divine-level spirit manifest, that malice showed signs of being suppressed and dissolved.

This made a certain thought in Bibi Dong's heart even more resolute.

This child must stay by her side.

Not just because of the divine-level spirit, not just because of his talent, but more because Lu Chen seemed to possess a power that could influence her state.

Bibi Dong looked at Lu Chen, her tone softening slightly from before.

"Child, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen's heart stirred.

Here it comes.

The classic master-disciple scene.

Honestly, if Bibi Dong hadn't been influenced by the Rakshasa God, taking her as a master would have been an excellent choice.

She was the Pope of Spirit Hall, holding immense status, possessing abundant resources, and her own strength was sufficient.

More importantly, Lu Chen was already within the Spirit Hall's faction. Becoming Bibi Dong's disciple would undoubtedly allow him to access the true core resources of Spirit Hall more quickly.

But the problem was also obvious.

Bibi Dong, after being influenced by the Rakshasa God, had a personality and conduct that were somewhat unpredictable.

She was not a purely good person, nor was she a villain in the ordinary sense.

Her heart was complex, her obsessions ran deep, and in the future, she would walk an extreme path.

Such a teacher was both a backing and a potential risk.

Lu Chen weighed the options rapidly in his mind.

However, from the current perspective, taking Bibi Dong as a master was still a good choice.

Firstly, he had no intention of defecting from Spirit Hall.

Secondly, having just awakened a divine-level spirit, he had already attracted the attention of Spirit Hall's high-ranking officials. Even if he didn't take Bibi Dong as a master, he would surely be contended for by the Consecration Hall or other factions.

Rather than being passively drawn into the tug-of-war between the Pope Hall and the Consecration Hall, it was better to clearly take a side.

At least Bibi Dong was right in front of him now, and she had already spoken first.

More crucially, Lu Chen had also vaguely sensed something from Bibi Dong's reaction just now.

Her state seemed to have undergone some change when his spirit manifested.

As for the Rakshasa God's malevolent thoughts in Bibi Dong's mind, Lu Chen felt that with Leugocyte's ability to even devour corrupted planets, dealing with a mere malevolent thought should not be a problem.

Of course, this was not something that could be achieved now.

He was only six years old, had just awakened his spirit, and didn't even have a spirit ring yet.

But as his strength improved in the future, there might be a chance.

After considering everything, Lu Chen no longer hesitated.

He collected his thoughts and performed a solemn bow to Bibi Dong.

"Disciple Lu Chen greets Teacher."

Bibi Dong looked at the child bowing before her, and a look of satisfaction finally appeared on her face.

This outcome was exactly what she wanted.

Lu Chen taking her as his master meant that this child, who had awakened a divine-level spirit, now had a clear connection with the Pope Hall.

Even if the Consecration Hall wanted to interfere, they would have to take this into account.

Ghost Douluo stood by the side, still silent.

But he understood that from the moment Lu Chen spoke to take him as a master, the nature of the matter had changed.

However, at this very moment, a golden figure suddenly appeared within the Pope Hall.

A powerful and domineering aura instantly spread out.

Lu Chen had just straightened up when he felt a heavy pressure bearing down on him.

He turned his head and saw a figure clad in golden armor appear in the hall.

It was the Second Consecrator, Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Upon seeing Golden Crocodile appear, the satisfied expression on Bibi Dong's face instantly faded, replaced by a clear coldness.

She looked at Golden Crocodile, her tone unfriendly as she spoke.

"Second Consecrator, what brings you to my Pope Hall?"

The question sounded like an inquiry, but the hostility within it was already quite obvious.

Golden Crocodile Douluo did not answer her question.

His gaze landed directly on Lu Chen.

This child was the one who had awakened a god-level spirit.

He was also the person he had been ordered by the Great Consecrator to bring back to the Consecration Hall.

Golden Crocodile did not waste words; he raised his hand, intending to snatch Lu Chen away.

Lu Chen's heart tightened.

With his current strength, he had absolutely no room to resist against a powerhouse of Golden Crocodile's caliber.

But the next moment, Bibi Dong's voice rang out sharply.

"How bold!"

She shouted in anger, her aura erupting instantly.

A powerful force surged directly toward Golden Crocodile.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was forced to stop his outstretched hand, his figure pushed back a step by this force.

Although it was only one step, it was enough to make his expression turn grave.

He looked up at Bibi Dong, his eyes filled with a hint of shock and suspicion.

This woman's strength had actually reached such a level.

As a ninety-eighth-level Super Douluo and the Second Consecrator of the Consecration Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo was one of the top powerhouses on the entire continent.

Yet, the moment Bibi Dong struck just now, he clearly felt that her power was no longer something an ordinary Titled Douluo could compare to.

Bibi Dong stood in front of Lu Chen, her expression icy.

She did not leave Golden Crocodile the slightest bit of face.

"Old thing, don't push your luck."

Once these words were spoken, the atmosphere inside the Pope Hall grew even more tense.

Lu Chen stood behind Bibi Dong, silent on the surface, but he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

As expected of Bibi Dong.

She really didn't mince her words.

Bibi Dong continued, "This child has already taken me as his master; you are too late."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression was equally unpleasant.

He said in a deep voice, "This is the Great Consecrator's order."

Bibi Dong looked at him coldly, not yielding in the slightest.

"Then have the Great Consecrator come find me himself."

The auras between the two clashed for a moment.

Lu Chen could clearly feel invisible pressure colliding in the air.

Even though neither side had truly unleashed their full strength, a confrontation at this level was already making him, a child who had just awakened his spirit, feel very uncomfortable.

Golden Crocodile Douluo did not make another move; he took a deep look at Bibi Dong, then glanced at Lu Chen standing behind her.

This child had already taken Bibi Dong as his master.

If he forcibly took him away, it would not be as simple as just taking a child with a god-level spirit; it would be directly tearing the veil between the Pope Hall and the Consecration Hall.

Moreover, the strength Bibi Dong had just displayed forced him to re-evaluate the situation.

After a brief silence, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not continue the dispute.

His figure turned into a streak of golden light and vanished from the Pope Hall instantly.

Not until that golden light disappeared did the tense atmosphere in the Pope Hall ease slightly.

Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze and, as if nothing had happened, looked back at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was also sensible enough not to ask any questions.

He hadn't expected that just after taking a master, he would already be dragged into the internal power struggle of Spirit Hall.