"Soul Ring Detonation"

Dongfang Yu did not dare bring it up again. Six thousand years was probably already Bibi Dong's limit; there would be no more after that.

Angewomon said softly, "Forget it. Leave it to me."

Dongfang Yu asked, "What can you do to make her agree?"

"You'll find out when the time comes."

The center of Star Dou Forest.

Bibi Dong led Dongfang Yu around the outskirts of the center as though no one else existed.

This was far better than Yue Guan leading him around so cautiously. Dongfang Yu was quite satisfied.

Before long, the two arrived at an animal den. The surroundings were deathly silent, and barely any soul beasts could be seen.

Looking at the den, Bibi Dong said, "This is the territory of the Storm Nebula Tiger."

Dongfang Yu nodded slightly. Bibi Dong was far more reliable than Yue Guan. Unlike Yue Guan, who had not made any preparations for finding soul beasts the first time they came.

"Stay here and don't move." Leaving those words behind, Bibi Dong entered the den.

Dongfang Yu felt rather helpless. Was he supposed to wait here while she went to buy him two oranges?

"Roar!!"

"Roar!!!"

Several tiger roars rang out from within the cave!

Not long after, Bibi Dong flew out carrying a soul beast. She stopped in midair, and the soul beast swiftly plummeted to the ground.

The impact nearly knocked Dongfang Yu off his feet.

After steadying himself, Dongfang Yu finally got a proper look at the soul beast.

Its body was packed with explosive muscles, massive in size and covered in white stripes. Its face was savage, and there was even a king character on its forehead.

It panted heavily through its nostrils, trying to rise before collapsing again. Looking closer, it was already taking in more breaths than it let out.

This Storm Nebula Tiger could have reigned supreme among thousand-year soul beasts. Unfortunately, it had encountered Bibi Dong and was now on its last breath.

At some point, Bibi Dong appeared behind him and said blandly, "A five-thousand-eight-hundred-year Storm Nebula Tiger is enough."

Seeing how calm she looked, Dongfang Yu realized that to her, this really was as easy as drinking water.

But Dongfang Yu was in a difficult position now. Was he really supposed to absorb this Soul Ring?

"Absorb it." Angewomon's voice sounded in his mind.

Dongfang Yu nodded slightly. Since Angewomon had said so, he would absorb it. She would not harm him.

Bibi Dong glanced at him and said, "Do it. Remember not to be impatient."

"Understood, Teacher." Dongfang Yu summoned his light sword and walked toward the Storm Nebula Tiger.

The Storm Nebula Tiger glared at him viciously with a pair of tiger eyes, clearly wishing to tear him to pieces.

What are you looking at? Dongfang Yu cursed inwardly. This thing's gaze was genuinely terrifying.

"Hey!"

The Storm Nebula Tiger died!

Everything happened as smoothly as flowing clouds and running water. A purple Soul Ring floated out from its body.

"Begin." Bibi Dong looked around and spoke.

Dongfang Yu nodded, then sat down cross-legged and began absorbing the Soul Ring.

Gradually, Angewomon's martial soul manifested behind him, while the purple Soul Ring encircled Dongfang Yu's body.

At the sight of the Holy Maiden martial soul, disgust flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes. Not only was her martial soul rejecting it, but the Rakshasa Power within her body was also rejecting the Holy Maiden's aura.

That sacred aura, which faintly seemed capable of purifying all things, reminded Bibi Dong of someone. It was that person who had ruined her!

That had been the elder she respected most.

"Hmph." Bibi Dong could not help snorting coldly, and her gaze toward Dongfang Yu became even colder.

Dongfang Yu, who was currently absorbing the Soul Ring, had no idea that he was taking the blame for his martial soul once again.

Even if he knew, he probably would not care. Martial souls were never at fault; people were.

Qian Xunji possessed the Six-Winged Angel martial soul, which represented light, yet his actions were vile and despicable, drawing the contempt of all.

Bibi Dong possessed two evil martial souls, yet she had once been kind and innocent. Of course, that was the old her. After experiencing that incident, she had already fallen into darkness.

This showed that martial souls were never to blame. A person's character had even less to do with their martial soul.

It was merely that when a blade was placed in someone's hand, some people always chose to become butchers. This world had never lacked evil people.

Before long, sweat began covering Dongfang Yu's forehead, and his face twisted in unbearable pain.

Bibi Dong frowned slightly. Could he not absorb a Soul Ring beyond his level? Was he about to fail?

"Crack!"

The sound drew Bibi Dong's attention. She looked at the purple Soul Ring, and her pupils widened slightly.

It had cracked?

There were actually cracks in the Soul Ring?

"Bang!"

Before Bibi Dong's disbelieving eyes, the purple Soul Ring exploded without warning!

Dongfang Yu was also caught in the blast and sent flying!

"Damn!" Dongfang Yu only felt agonizing pain throughout his body, as though someone had beaten him senseless.

That was right. Blowing up the Soul Ring was Angewomon's method!

Getting to his feet, Dongfang Yu looked embarrassed as he turned to Bibi Dong and asked, "Teacher, what... what should we do?"

His voice pulled Bibi Dong back to her senses. She recovered and looked at Dongfang Yu.

What kind of monster was this disciple of hers?

He had actually exploded a Soul Ring while absorbing it!

Even stranger, he himself was not injured at all!

Logically speaking, he should have been severely injured and half-dead in this situation. At the very least, he should have passed out for appearance's sake.

Bibi Dong took a deep breath and resumed her cold, aloof demeanor. "This is also the first time I have seen such a situation."

"Did you sense anything unusual while absorbing the Soul Ring?"

Dongfang Yu "struggled" to recall. "It seemed like... my martial soul was rejecting this Soul Ring."

"Hm?" Bibi Dong froze. That made no sense. The Storm Nebula Tiger was among the top-tier soul beasts, and it even possessed the ability to command many thousand-year soul beasts.

And Xiaoyu's martial soul was also an innate leader-type martial soul, standing at the finish line from the moment it was born. This Soul Ring should have suited him quite well.

Seeing that Bibi Dong could not figure it out for the moment, Dongfang Yu secretly smiled. He knew exactly what was going on. This Soul Ring did suit his martial soul, but its age did not suit him.

The chance to strike while the iron was hot and persuade Bibi Dong had arrived!

Dongfang Yu hesitated slightly, putting on an expression as though he wanted to speak but could not bring himself to.

Bibi Dong noticed it and asked, "What do you want to say?"

Dongfang Yu looked deeply conflicted. "Teacher... could it be, could it be an issue with the age? This disciple feels..."

Bibi Dong immediately interrupted him. "That is possible."

"Stay here and don't move."

After saying that, Bibi Dong set off again to buy Dongfang Yu oranges. (She entered the cave.)

Dongfang Yu's mouth twitched. Could she not let him finish? Why was she in such a rush?

Clearly, Bibi Dong had gone down the wrong path, believing that his failure had resulted from absorbing a Soul Ring beyond his level.

It never crossed her mind that the age was actually too low. Subconsciously, she assumed it was because the age was too high.

Thinking of this, Dongfang Yu understood her. After all, she was a native of Douluo Continent, so it was perfectly normal for her to think that way.

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