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Dongfang Yu had no idea that he had already passed through the gates of hell twice. Once because of Billy's blade, and once... because of Bibi Dong.

Seeing Dongfang Yu stare blankly at his hands, Bibi Dong neither spoke nor left immediately. She simply watched him quietly. If he had been unable to bring himself to kill Billy just now, she would have killed him herself.

However, Dongfang Yu had not hesitated for long. This made Bibi Dong look at him in a new light, and that very action had saved his life. If he had wavered, hemmed and hawed, and remained indecisive, it would have proved that he was not cut out for this. Why would she keep him then?

But now, he had barely passed in her heart. In truth, everyone had a cage in their heart, and inside that cage was a beast. She was going to help Dongfang Yu open that cage.

"You have one night to rest."

After saying that, Bibi Dong took the lead and left. Dongfang Yu was pulled back to reality and followed her out with his head lowered, though the confusion in his eyes had not completely faded.

Night fell, and countless stars filled the sky as far as the eye could see.

This mysterious night made people yearn for it, yet it also filled them with uncertainty. They wanted to lift its veil, but were equally afraid to do so.

Although his body still felt unwell, Dongfang Yu leaned by the window and meditated quietly. After a while, he opened his eyes and sighed. "Sigh, this road won't be easy."

"That lunatic Bibi Dong..."

The next day, it was the same familiar place.

On the stage, Dongfang Yu stood facing another person. His opponent was Xu Kun, a level 23 Second-Ring Great Soul Master who had also taken lives.

Bibi Dong said calmly to the two of them, "You have only one task: kill each other. Begin."

"Second Soul Skill—Holy Light Spike!"

"First Soul Skill—Ghost Shadow Cross Slash!"

Boom!!!

Their battle was fiercer than yesterday's. Both of them recklessly unleashed their soul skills, bringing out one method after another!

A slight curve formed at Bibi Dong's lips as she smiled faintly. "He has finally made some progress."

Gradually, half an hour passed.

"Ugly bastard, take my sword!"

"Come on, take my blade too!"

Their fight had escalated from a battle of martial souls to personal insults.

The two figures, one large and one small, fought for half an hour, locked together like glue, yet neither could gain the upper hand.

Fortunately, although Xu Kun was strong, he was not as strong as Billy had been yesterday. After another ten-odd minutes, Xu Kun's momentum gradually began to weaken.

"Did you take some medicine, kid? How do you have so much soul power..." Xu Kun shouted angrily, one hand on his waist.

Dongfang Yu was also panting heavily as he cursed, "What the hell is it to you? I'm going to kill you."

"Fuck, come on!"

"Bring it on!"

The two clashed once more, beginning another round of life-and-death combat!

After another ten-odd minutes, Xu Kun finally fell. After killing Xu Kun, Dongfang Yu closed his eyes and fainted.

Bibi Dong glanced at the unconscious Dongfang Yu and smiled in satisfaction. Sure enough, he was a promising talent. He possessed an extraordinary killing intent.

By the time Dongfang Yu woke up, it was already night. He stared blankly at the ceiling and said, "This won't do. I need to find a way out of this predicament."

He had many things to do. How could he have the time to play along with Bibi Dong's madness? Not only would he become a killing maniac in the end, but many of his plans and ideas would also be impossible to carry out.

Since he could not sleep anyway, Dongfang Yu simply got up and began cultivating. He was only a level 21 Great Soul Master now. The road to becoming a Title Douluo was still long and arduous.

"What's going on..." Whenever Dongfang Yu closed his eyes to cultivate, the looks in those two men's eyes when they died kept flashing through his mind. Was this... an aftereffect of killing?

The second day.

This time, Dongfang Yu had to face two enemies, both level 21 Great Soul Masters.

Dongfang Yu almost could not help turning around and leaving! This Bibi Dong... Was she afraid that he would win? How could she do this? He had only just begun adapting, and she had already doubled the difficulty.

In the end, Dongfang Yu was beaten half to death. Bibi Dong still had to restrain the two men before Dongfang Yu could kill them.

Dongfang Yu did not dare say anything about Bibi Dong's disregard for human life. He was merely curious about her purpose. Could it be that she simply wanted him to kill? Then there was no need to make him suffer and get beaten. She could just tie them up and let him chop them to death one by one, wouldn't that be better?

Over the next few days, Dongfang Yu came to understand why Bibi Dong had done this. She was training his real combat experience. Indeed, nothing was more suitable for developing real combat experience than a fight to the death. At the same time, it would stain his hands with blood. It was killing two birds with one stone.

The only drawback was that Bibi Dong had not considered his feelings at all. That was rather helpless, but he had no choice except to accept it.

Gradually, half a month passed.

Dongfang Yu kicked the corpse beside his feet off the arena, then respectfully bowed to Bibi Dong. "Teacher, your disciple has won."

Though his expression was respectful, Bibi Dong detected the faint trace of indifference buried deep in his eyes. Very good. This was what she wanted.

"You did well." Bibi Dong smiled faintly.

Dongfang Yu was slightly stunned when he saw Bibi Dong smile. Only then did he feel some warmth return to his heart. Over the past half month, he had been killing people without pause every day, and his heart had begun to grow numb.

Moreover, he no longer seemed so resistant to killing. At the same time, he understood that this situation could not be avoided.

He killed people every day, leaving several corpses behind each day. It seemed to have become a habit. Yet when he thought back on it, he realized just how terrifying it was.

Perhaps if he continued living like this, Bibi Dong's plan might really succeed.

"Tomorrow, you will kill your final target. After tomorrow, this training will end." Bibi Dong smiled softly, eagerly anticipating Dongfang Yu's performance tomorrow.

Dongfang Yu immediately replied, "This disciple obeys."

Seeing Dongfang Yu become as dull as someone who had lost his soul, Bibi Dong felt even more satisfied. This was the disciple she had truly wanted.

"Rest well tonight." Bibi Dong's voice had become much gentler, carrying a trace of concern.

"This disciple obeys," Dongfang Yu replied respectfully as before.

Late that night, beneath the full moon, Dongfang Yu gazed quietly at the bright moon and murmured, "It's finally about to end. I should get some proper rest."

Although he had killed many people, everyone he had killed was guilty of heinous crimes and deserved death. This was the only comfort he could give himself.

"What tricks will you play tomorrow... my teacher?"