Bibi Dong's Purpose

Having him hunt the two soul rings separately was meant to confirm her own theory. Even the Six-Winged Angel could awaken a unique domain. The Holy Maiden, whose presence was even stronger, had no reason to be unable to awaken one.

She had originally thought that one soul ring would be enough to awaken the domain, but it turned out that two were needed. That was why Bibi Dong had seemed somewhat disappointed last time. But now she understood. Because his domain was so powerful, it required two soul rings to awaken. Only after the Holy Maiden awakened its domain could it truly contend with the Six-Winged Angel.

"Dongfang Yu, starting tomorrow, you won't need to go to the academy anymore. You can read up on the basic knowledge yourself," Bibi Dong said after thinking for a while.

Dongfang Yu felt helpless inside, but he did not dare object. Teacher, don't you know that reading helps people grow? I'm studying for the rise of Spirit Hall!

"This disciple will obey Teacher's arrangements." No matter how unwilling he was inside, he still had to agree aloud.

"Tomorrow, I'll arrange training for you. And while I'm at it... I'll give you the reward from last time." At the last sentence, Bibi Dong smiled sweetly, her tone exceedingly sincere.

It would have been one thing if he did not know her well, but he did... As if she really had any reward for him. Dongfang Yu knew she was definitely planning to torment him again. He could not help adding in his heart, Teacher, is this really okay? I'm only a six-year-old child. I can't take this much!

"Yes, Teacher," Dongfang Yu said respectfully, his expression unchanged.

"Mm. Go rest."

After returning to his residence, Dongfang Yu grew increasingly uneasy. He repeatedly guessed how Bibi Dong would torment him tomorrow, but in the end, he could not make sense of it.

Summoning his martial soul, Dongfang Yu stared blankly at Angewomon. Yes, she was still as stunning as she had been at first sight. But as he looked, his face fell again. For the first time, he felt that awakening this martial soul had been a mistake. She was beautiful and pleasing to the eye, and powerful as well, but she had also brought him danger... Bibi Dong's covetousness.

"Angewomon, it would be nice if you were alive. At least then I'd have someone to confide in," Dongfang Yu sighed softly, speaking to himself. He was simply too miserable. No one understood how difficult things were for him. Maybe one day, once he no longer had any value, Bibi Dong would casually kill him.

All he could do was become stronger as quickly as possible. Though he could not escape Bibi Dong's control for now, once he became strong enough, he could take charge of his own fate. His life was completely beyond his control at the moment, but Dongfang Yu did not become discouraged. Instead, he had great confidence in himself.

In the end, Dongfang Yu smiled in relief and murmured to Angewomon, "Let's work hard together. I believe you can help me reach that point."

What Dongfang Yu did not know was that the instant he turned around, Angewomon's fingertip twitched slightly. Then, in an instant, it returned to stillness.

The next day, Dongfang Yu arrived at the Papal Hall early. Bibi Dong was already handling official affairs.

"Alright, follow me." Bibi Dong still walked in front.

"Yes, Teacher." Dongfang Yu lowered his head and hurried after her.

An hour later, the two left Spirit Hall and arrived at a remote place. A fighting arena stood in the center, while the air around it was filled with the stench of blood. Yet there was not a single person in sight.

Dongfang Yu looked utterly dead inside. What is this supposed to be now? Why does she always bring me to these damned places?

He looked around, but there was still no one in sight. Only then did Dongfang Yu look at Bibi Dong and ask tentatively, "Teacher, where is this?"

Hearing that, Bibi Dong stopped and turned around. Dongfang Yu was only about 1.2 meters tall now, and Bibi Dong looked down at him from above. "This is the second trial I've prepared for you."

"This arena is called the Hundred-Man Kill. As the name suggests, if you want to walk down from that stage, you must kill one hundred people."

Dongfang Yu's heart went cold. Do you really have to play this hard? I'm only six years old, and you actually want me to kill people?! A hundred of them, no less!

Seeing Dongfang Yu frozen in place without any other reaction, Bibi Dong continued, "They're all people at your level. Since this is your first time here, I naturally won't actually make you kill that many."

"Then how many..."

"Ten," Bibi Dong said flatly, as though human lives meant nothing to her. This arena was modeled after Slaughter City. Though it was not as terrifying and its difficulty was not as high, it was still an immense challenge for someone Dongfang Yu's age.

"Remember, if you can't bring yourself to strike others, then you will definitely die."

"My disciple, this is the reward Teacher specially prepared for you. Are you satisfied?" Bibi Dong smiled gently.

Dongfang Yu's face darkened. So her reward was rewarding him with killing people? Surviving through the cracks again, huh? Put plainly, she was making him risk his life again. This was going to ruin his martial soul. Angel-type martial souls represented holiness, cleansing away all filth and corruption. Once his hands were stained with the souls of innocent victims...

But martial souls were dead, while people were alive. Possessing a noble and holy martial soul did not mean the person himself was holy. In other words, as long as he did not forget his original intentions, what did killing another ten people matter? You think this can make me fall into darkness? Keep dreaming, Your Holiness!

I have no choice now. But if I get the chance in the future, I want to be a good person!

"This disciple understands." Having steadied himself, Dongfang Yu replied without changing his expression.

A trace of surprise flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes. She had thought that, no matter what, he would need some time to recover. After all, his age was there for all to see. Yet he had adapted so quickly. That... was good as well.

Her goal was to train a killing machine, a killing machine capable of opposing the Six-Winged Angel! If one day, a cold-blooded soul master who slaughtered innocents appeared on the continent, and his martial soul was an angel martial soul that should have belonged to the light, how would the Qian Clan handle itself then? What face would Qian Daoliu have left to sit securely upon his divine pedestal?

Then... the scene would surely be very interesting. A fallen angel fighting that so-called righteous angel—just thinking of such a sight made one yearn for it...

At this moment, Bibi Dong was completely immersed in her mad plan. As long as she could take revenge on the Qian Clan, as long as she could bring down Spirit Hall, she was willing to give everything, even that insignificant life.

Seeing the strange changes flicker through Bibi Dong's eyes, Dongfang Yu could not help sighing inwardly. Now, he finally had a rough idea of why she had accepted him as her disciple. Her purpose was probably almost exactly what he had guessed.

This woman clearly possessed the strength and ability to benefit countless people, yet she had chosen to fall into that boundless darkness. Of course, he could not blame her for anything. After everything she had experienced, Dongfang Yu did not dare guarantee that, if he were in her place, he would not have become even more insane.