Witnessing Each Other's Important Moment

The news quickly reached the Holy Maiden Hall. No, it should be called the Papal Side Hall now.

Bibi Xu was in the courtyard polishing the Eight Spider Lances, controlling the eight dark-green spider legs as they repeatedly thrust and parried, honing their precision.

The moment he heard the maid report that the Pope intended to head to Death Grand Canyon in three days to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, his movements immediately stopped.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Death Spider Emperor!

Bibi Xu's eyes lit up.

Of course he remembered that soul beast. It was his mother's opportunity—and his as well.

His Eight Spider Lances, an External Spirit Bone, had come from a spider-type soul beast. By devouring the blood essence and toxins of similar soul beasts, they could continuously evolve.

The corpse of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Death Spider Emperor was an incredible tonic for the Eight Spider Lances.

If they could absorb its remaining energy, the Eight Spider Lances would rise several levels at once. Their cultivation age would certainly reach ten thousand years, perhaps even higher.

He absolutely could not miss an opportunity like this.

He had to go with them.

Bibi Xu retracted the Eight Spider Lances, turned, and headed straight for the Pope's Palace.

He knew he could not simply say he wanted to absorb the soul beast's energy. His mother would only think he was being reckless and worry about his safety. He needed a reason she could not refuse.

When he reached the study outside the Pope's Palace, the guards immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing him. He did not even need to be announced.

Everyone in Spirit Hall knew that Bibi Xu, the Pope's son, was the apple of Her Majesty's eye. He could come and go as he pleased; no one dared stop him.

When Bibi Xu pushed open the door and entered, Bibi Dong was organizing the supplies for the journey.

"Mom."

"Ah Xu? What brings you here?" Bibi Dong turned around. When she saw her son, her expression immediately softened. "Did you run into a problem with your cultivation?"

"No." Bibi Xu walked to her side, looking up at her with sparkling eyes. "I heard from the maids that you're going to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and break through to Titled Douluo?"

"You're certainly well-informed." Bibi Dong smiled and tapped his forehead. "That is indeed the case. What is it?"

"I want to go too." Bibi Xu spoke at once, his tone earnest. "I want to watch you become a Titled Douluo with my own eyes. It's such an important moment. I don't want to miss it."

The smile on Bibi Dong's face faded slightly, and she shook her head. "No. Death Grand Canyon is too dangerous. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast possesses boundless power. Even the aftershocks could hurt you. Stay obediently in Spirit Hall and wait for me to return, all right?"

How could she possibly take her son into danger? When a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast went berserk, even she had to keep her distance. If Ah Xu were caught up in it, she would regret it too late.

"I know it's dangerous." Bibi Xu had expected her refusal and remained unhurried.

"But Mom, I won't hold you back. I'll only watch from far away. With Ling Yuan protecting me, nothing will happen. Besides..."

He paused, and his voice softened with a child's dependence. "When you become a Titled Douluo, it'll be such an important moment. I want to be with you. Just like when I absorbed my soul ring last time, you stayed with me the whole time. I want to be with you too."

The boy's voice was soft, his eyes brimming with expectation and reliance, like a clingy little beast.

Bibi Dong's heart immediately softened.

She looked into her son's clear eyes. The words of refusal caught in her throat, and she simply could not say them.

That was right. When Ah Xu had absorbed his soul ring, she had guarded him without leaving his side for even a moment.

Now that she was about to break through to Titled Douluo, her son wanted to witness it personally. How could she bear to refuse such sincerity?

After a long silence, Bibi Dong finally sighed and helplessly tapped his forehead. "You... you really must have been sent to torment me in my past life."

Bibi Xu's eyes brightened. "Mom, you agreed?"

"Agreed or not, we need to make the rules clear." Bibi Dong put on a stern expression and spoke seriously.

"Once we arrive, you must remain in the safe area at the rear. You are not allowed to take even a single step closer to the battlefield. Ling Yuan will protect you the entire time, and you must listen to her. If there is even the slightest danger, I'll have her send you back to Spirit Hall immediately. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I promise I'll behave." Bibi Xu nodded vigorously, his smiling eyes curving into crescents. "Thank you, Mom!"

Seeing how happy her son was, Bibi Dong could not help smiling as well.

So be it. It was a little dangerous, but as long as everything was arranged properly, nothing might happen.

With Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, two great Titled Douluo, with her personally overseeing matters, and with Ling Yuan guarding him, protecting one child would be more than enough.

She would let him accompany her. She also wanted her son to see with his own eyes as she stepped into the ranks of Titled Douluo.

"All right, don't get happy too soon." Bibi Dong ruffled his hair. "Go back and pack your things. Bring your protective soul tools. I'll have Ling Yuan come see you. She'll be responsible for your safety on this journey."

Ling Yuan was now an eighty-ninth-rank Soul Douluo. Her martial soul was the Blazing Fire Spirit Kite, and she excelled in speed and offense. She had been Bibi Dong's personal guard when Bibi Dong was still a Holy Maiden, and was also one of Bibi Dong's few trusted confidants within Spirit Hall.

She was utterly loyal and handled matters reliably. Entrusting Ah Xu to her set Bibi Dong's mind most at ease.

"Okay!" Bibi Xu answered and skipped out.

Watching her son's cheerful retreating figure, Bibi Dong smiled and shook her head, her eyes filled with tenderness.

As long as Ah Xu was happy, what did a little risk matter?

Three days later, the sky had only just begun to brighten.

Outside Spirit Hall's southern gate, the five-person party had already assembled.

Bibi Dong wore fitted black attire, her long hair tied high. Her aura was restrained, yet she could not conceal the majesty of one in power.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood at her side, their expressions solemn and their soul power poised to strike, as though ready to act at any time.

Ling Yuan stood beside Bibi Xu in practical green attire. Her face was cool and beautiful, her vigilant gaze sweeping the surroundings as she fully assumed a protective stance.

She had received the Pope's order the previous night. Upon learning that she was to protect the young master throughout the journey, she did not dare lower her guard in the slightest.

"Is everyone ready?" Bibi Dong asked, her voice cool and clear.

"Ready." The other four answered in unison.

"Set out."

At her command, the five rose into the air and sped toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

Titled Douluo and Soul Douluo moved with incredible speed. The wind howled past them as the mountains and rivers below rapidly receded.

Bibi Xu flew with Ling Yuan, leaning behind her as he felt the fierce wind rushing toward him. His heart swelled with excitement.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

In his previous life, such beings had only existed in books. Today, not only would he see one with his own eyes, but he would also be able to benefit from its evolution. This trip would absolutely be worth it.

They traveled at full speed, stopping only once to rest. By evening three days later, the outline of Death Grand Canyon appeared in their sight.

From afar, the entire canyon stretched across the mountains like a hideous scar.

A thick layer of gray-black miasma shrouded the sky above the canyon, blocking out the heavens and sun. Not even sunlight could pierce through it. Dense deathly and poisonous energy churned within the miasma, and even from far away, one could feel the suffocating pressure it gave off.

Compared to this place, the little poisonous mist in Demon Spider Canyon was child's play.

"What powerful miasma." Yue Guan frowned. "Your Majesty, the miasma in this canyon is highly poisonous. Anyone below Titled Douluo will suffer damage to their meridians if they inhale it. As for the young master..."

"It's fine." Bibi Dong raised a hand, and a black barrier of soul power unfolded, enveloping all five of them. "With my soul power protecting him, the miasma cannot harm him. Ling Yuan, keep a close watch over the young master."

"Understood." Ling Yuan immediately replied, drawing Bibi Xu even closer under her protection.

The five slowly descended at the canyon entrance.

The instant their feet touched the ground, they could feel the earth was faintly sticky. The dark brown soil was mixed with rotting bones and poisonous plants, giving off a nauseating stench.

The surroundings were terrifyingly quiet. There were no insects chirping or birds calling, only the mournful howl of cold wind passing through the canyon, like countless ghosts weeping.