A Slight Misstep, and Body and Soul Are Annihilated!
Bibi Dong's voice was more stern than ever before, like ice from the heavens, instantly freezing the air in the valley.
She placed Lin Xia in front of her, her purple eyes, capable of eclipsing mountains and rivers, fixed on him, filled with lingering fear, rage, and unbelievable heartbreak.
Even when facing a massive army and surrounded by powerful enemies, His Holiness the His Holiness the Pope, but at this moment his chest heaved slightly, clearly indicating that his emotions were running high.
Do you even know what you're doing?!
Bibi Dong's voice contained Thunder Fury, yet it also carried a barely Frisk tremor.
"What kind of place is that?! Even I felt my heart pound when I got close! The power of that spring water is enough to burn you to ashes and freeze you to dust in an instant!"
"And those herbs... even Dugu Bo dared not touch Toxic lightly, yet you dared to pick them with your bare hands?! Have you lost your mind today?! Such recklessness, treating life like a game!"
A terrifying pressure, like a tangible tsunami, erupted from Bibi Dong's center!
The dense Mist in the valley was Sheer Force pushed aside by this pressure, forming a huge void. The exotic flowers and plants on the ground trembled, and even the bubbling Alto Mare of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well seemed to freeze for a moment!
The fury of a peak Titled Douluo was fully revealed at this moment!
Forced back several steps by this oppressive force, Dugu Bo's face turned deathly pale, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and he was utterly terrified.
"This is the Pope's true power... It's terrifying!"
Dugu Yan had already turned pale and hid behind her grandfather, her eyes filled with worry and fear as she looked at Lin Xia.
When Lin Xia was brought back, there was no trace of panic or grievance on her little face as she was being scolded.
Lin Xia gently straightened her collar, which had been crumpled by her master, and raised her still fair and flawless face to meet Bibi Dong's furious gaze.
Lin Xia's eyes were clear and calm, like a deep pool, without the slightest ripple, as if he himself had not just rushed into the forbidden land of death.
"Master!"
Lin Xia's voice was still clear and melodious, with a childlike softness, but her tone was unusually calm and firm.
"Have you ever seen your disciple do anything... without any certainty whatsoever?"
These words were like a clear spring, instantly extinguishing some of the raging anger in Bibi Dong's heart and causing her boiling thoughts to pause.
Yes.
Her disciple was almost demonic intellect, cunning, and far more mature than his age.
From openly admitting to being a level-one innate waste, to casually mentioning the Martial Soul Evolution, and then accurately revealing the secret of the backlash from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison passed down through generations of the Dugu Family...
Every step Lin Xia took, seemingly whimsical, was actually meticulously planned and executed, precisely hitting every crucial juncture, leaving the arrogant Poison Douluo firmly in his grasp.
He never took meaningless risks; behind every seemingly bold action lay considerations that others could not understand.
Seeing that the anger in her master's eyes had subsided and been replaced by a deep scrutiny and a hint of barely Frisk worry, Lin Xia continued, her voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"I rushed there not out of recklessness."
"Those two herbs are called Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and this spring is called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. This is the key to resolving the Toxic in Senior Dugu and Sister Yanyan's bodies, and also the core catalyst to help Sister Yanyan's Martial Soul Evolution."
Lin Xia paused, her gaze sweeping over Dugu Bo, whose face was still filled with disbelief, and Dugu Yan, who was still in shock, before finally returning to Bibi Dong's face, her tone carrying an undeniable confidence.
"More importantly, they play an irreplaceable role for me personally."
Bibi Dong's purple eyes suddenly narrowed!
She instantly recalled the "Tao" that Lin Xia had previously revealed to her.
Moreover, Lin Xia once said that he would use the power of the Immortal Herb and this wonder of heaven and earth to make up for the huge deficiency of his innate first-level Soul Power and open up a broader future!
He wanted to verify the evolution of the "Tao" he had come to understand!
A tremendous internal conflict instantly gripped Bibi Dong's heart.
On one side is the disciple's promising yet extremely dangerous path to "attain enlightenment," and on the other side is the extreme fear of losing him, as his teacher and the person who cherishes him dearly.
The power contained within that icy-fire spring made even her heart tremble!
Even though Lin Xia's Ivysaur Martial Soul is extraordinary and can absorb and transform Toxic, it is still the ultimate source of Ice-Fire Power!
One wrong move and you'll be utterly destroyed, body and soul!
"Master!"
Lin Xia keenly noticed the intense struggle and deep worry in Bibi Dong's eyes. He took a step forward and gently placed his small hand on the back of Bibi Dong's hand, which was tightly gripping the scepter.
The soft, warm touch made Bibi Dong's tense body tremble slightly.
Please believe me.
Lin Xia tilted her head back, her clear eyes sparkling with a wisdom beyond her years and an almost devout determination.
"I know the dangers better than anyone else. But I am confident, absolutely confident. My Martial Soul, my physique, and the Dao I have comprehended are my greatest reliance."
"Master, I would never risk my life. I assure you, I will absolutely guarantee your safety!"
Lin Xia's voice wasn't passionate, yet it carried a strange, heart-stirring power.
It is a confidence that comes from the depths of one's soul and a firm belief in one's own path.
A deathly silence fell over the valley.
The gurgling sounds of the icy and fiery springs, and the rustling of exotic flowers and plants swaying in the wind, all sounded exceptionally clear at that moment.
Bibi Dong gazed at the young face before her, a face that was both innocent and resolute.
She saw the unreserved trust and pleading in his eyes, and even more so, the deep-seated, unwavering Covet for a higher realm.
Reject him?
Did they Sheer Force take him away?
That undoubtedly broke his wings and stifled the future heights he could have reached, heights even she could hardly imagine.
Let him go?
That was like pushing him to the edge of an Abyss!
Time seemed to stand still.
Dugu Bo held their breath, not daring to even exhale, their hearts shaken by the Holy Son's almost insane plan, and even more horrified by the difficult choice the Pope was facing at this moment.
Finally, after a long, suffocating silence, Bibi Dong slowly closed her deep purple eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, all the struggle, worry, and anger had subsided, turning into a bottomless pool, leaving only an almost cold-blooded decisiveness and... unconditional trust.
Bibi Dong's voice regained its usual clear and melodious quality, but it carried a resolute chill:
"Good."
A single word carries Qian Jun weight.
Bibi Dong released her grip on the scepter, letting Lin Xia's small hand slip away.
Bibi Dong took a step back, her purple-gold Pope fluttering without wind. The invisible pressure around her condensed again, but this time it was no longer directed at Lin Xia. Instead, it was like an invisible giant net, tightly covering the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well area.
Bibi Dong's purple eyes Lock-On Lin Xia, each word spoken like a divine pronouncement, cold and full of warning.
"Remember your promise. If anything goes wrong..."
Bibi Dong's gaze was sharp as a knife as she swept over the churning spring water.
"I will act immediately, at any cost, to take you away. Even if... it will ruin your path as Soul Master!!!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xia's face broke into an incredibly radiant smile. The smile was pure and innocent, carrying a hint of relief and overflowing with affection.
"Thank you for your help, Master!"