Bibi Dong: He... doesn't love me?

Within the illusion, Lin Yue, Martial Soul Possession the Ghost Hand Martial Soul, was already unleashing his full power!

The crimson Triple Slash, each wave stronger than the last, forced Bibi Dong to retreat several steps!

"..."

Outside the illusion, Bibi Dong frowned, gazing at her reflection in another world, finally understanding why she had such high hopes for this young man!

"That's really strong..."

Although he was only at the Three-Ring Soul Elder Realm, he was able to force his other self to use all his methods.

If she were to personally take the stage and only use abilities within the third ring, she probably wouldn't be able to defeat this exceptionally talented young man!

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong gritted her teeth slightly, and a pang of bitterness suddenly rose in her heart.

For a moment, she even felt a pang of jealousy towards the version of herself in the illusion.

With such an outstanding talent, that young man is probably already far more outstanding than his Nana!

Moreover, it seems she can also concoct those mysterious potions to help alleviate her mental stress...

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong sighed softly. Suddenly, she felt that Nana, who was usually very pleasing to the eye, didn't seem so outstanding at this moment.

Little did His Holiness the Pope know that he had fallen into the trap of comparing himself to others, and had come to deeply understand the terrifying nature of the concept of "other people's children"...

"See? I told you Lin Yue was strong!"

Qian Renxue watched the scene unfold, clenching her fists, her emotions running high!

Although she held the boy in the illusion in high regard, when the little girl beside her questioned her, Bibi Dong couldn't help but coldly remind her:

"You're celebrating too soon."

She knows her own abilities best.

Bibi Dong was all too familiar with her personality.

If it were her, she would never allow herself to lose to her student, and she would never accept defeat, even if it meant using some special methods!

So, my other self... must have the same thoughts, right?

Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed, and she indeed noticed the drastic change in the situation below the field!

"Death Domain!"

The woman, who had used all her skills, gave a low shout, and a domain of power rapidly spread outward from her as the center!

In mid-air, the young man who was activating his Self-Created Soul Skill suddenly stopped, his speed decreasing by 30%!

"Well done!"

Seeing this, Tang San was overjoyed!

Although he didn't understand why that seemingly mature and beautiful woman possessed domain power, he was willing to do anything as long as Lin Yue suffered a setback!

Seeing another Pope reaching out to grab Lin Yue in the illusion, seemingly certain of victory, Qian Renxue's heart tightened immediately!

In the next instant, the armor on the boy's body transformed into a stream of light and merged into his body!

"Ghost Shadow Steps!"

The two figures clashed in the fierce battle, and the youth covered by the domain actually transformed into a phantom, forcefully escaping the domain's suppression!

"What?!"

Bibi Dong's expression changed, and she exclaimed in disbelief!

No one understood the effects of the Death Domain better than her. That domain, which could almost completely sever all displacement abilities, was most effective against spatial escape or instantaneous teleportation!

But why was it that the boy's third Soul Skill could forcibly etherealize his form and evade the suppression of this rule?!

Could it be that his Martial Soul or Spirit Ring have become this powerful?!

Within the illusion, Lin Yue's third sword strike was already aimed at Bibi Dong's chest!

This strike, imbued with the boy's full power, immediately drew cheers from Qian Renxue, who clenched her fists in celebration.

However--

The golden light that emanated from Bibi Dong's body immediately froze Qian Renxue's smile on her face!

Soul Bone Skill... Invincible Golden Body!

"Bang!"

With her last breath, Bibi Dong Lin Yue struck at Lin Yue's invincible power, sending him flying and crashing to the ground.

"Looks like I've won."

Seeing that she was unharmed in the illusion, Bibi Dong suppressed her fear and calmly said...

However, at this moment, His Holiness the Pope could not help but feel a little ashamed and embarrassed.

As a renowned Titled Douluo, she was forced to use all her methods by a mere Three-Ring Soul Elder, not to mention her domain... she was even forced to use her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!

Even more terrifying, when she reviewed the entire battle, she was shocked to discover that even if she had personally taken to the field, she would probably have performed even worse than her alter ego!

"How... how could this happen?"

Qian Renxue covered her head, muttering in disbelief.

She clearly remembered that Lin Yue had other trump cards; he should have other strengths as well.

External Soul Bone... combat potions... and... why aren't they used?

"Ha, I'm not coming! It's no fun!"

In the illusion, Lin Yue waved his hand defiantly, downed a bottle of Healing Potion, and then stormed off in a huff.

"Alright, you little rascal."

Slightly out of breath after the battle, Bibi Dong waved her hand and pulled Lin Yue back to her side.

"Of all those girls, which one do you like the most?"

"... cough cough."

Lin Yue coughed awkwardly, but his gaze drifted towards Tang Yin by the campfire.

"Oh, I see. That's fine then..."

Lying on the boulder, they talked about matters of the heart. In the illusion, Bibi Dong gazed intently at the starry sky.

"You little rascal, let me tell you a story..."

"!!"

Sensing the strange atmosphere in the illusion, Bibi Dong's pupils immediately contracted, and her aura surged!

"Shut up!"

"What?"

Qian Renxue was taken aback and looked at the illusory figure beside her with a strange expression.

Everyone else in the audience turned their heads and looked at Bibi Dong with curiosity.

Realizing that no matter what she did, she couldn't change anything in the illusion, Bibi Dong suppressed her burning desire, gritted her teeth, and glared at the unfolding situation.

Her painful past, which she had kept hidden deep inside and never shared with anyone... Was that woman crazy? Why would she open her heart to such a little kid?!

"Um... can I not listen?"

Lin Yue swallowed hard and cautiously took a half step back, only to receive a Bingbing look from Bibi Dong.

This is a story about two people...

"Long ago, there was a genius girl who fell in love with what the world considered a good-for-nothing..."

"Their natural talents differed greatly, and they were also aligned with opposing forces..."

"So... the girl's master forcibly severed their ties..."

"From that day on, the girl never saw any outsiders again, and even when the boy came looking for her, the security guard stopped him at the gate..."

"So... the boy chose to leave, heartbroken, and never returned to the girl's territory..."

In the end, the girl became the leader of that force... but forever lost what she cherished most... and was destined never to return to the person she loved...

The Pope sat on a giant rock, gazing at the starry sky, and spoke softly.

On the other side, Dugu Bo pricked up his ears, listening intently to everything.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I never imagined His Holiness the Pope had such a past."

Tang San gritted his teeth, his anger filled with resentment, and said, "Hmph, what story about friends? I think she's just talking about herself."

Hearing the murmurs of the crowd, Bibi Dong's face turned ashen, and she gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath.

"... Do I really have to tell him all this? Just how much does this guy trust me?"

When her past was brought up in front of so many people, Bibi Dong felt furious and ashamed, her anger so intense that she wished she could kill everyone present on the spot!

However, realizing that she might be like everyone else, her body shrouded in that illusory void, her identity unrecognizable, her sense of shame finally eased somewhat.

Even so, her gaze towards Tang Hao was already filled with murderous intent!

Now that Tang Hao Tang Hao knows the secret, he must die!

She wouldn't let anyone else get away with it, not even the slightest hint of their identity!

"Bibi Dong... the Pope?"

Tang Hao murmured to himself, suddenly recalling a few hidden memories from the past!

By the way, wasn't the one who had been the subject of rumors with the Pope's disciple, the Saintess Bibi Dong, the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader?

The "good-for-nothing" Pope Bibi Dong was referring to was none other than Yu Xiaogang, who was known as a good-for-nothing by the world.

His own child's teacher! He has such a close connection with one of only two people in this world who possess Twin Martial Souls!!

If that's the case, Yu Xiaogang only needs to go to the Papal Hall to seek guidance, and perhaps he can help Xiao San obtain the cultivation method for Twin Martial Souls ahead of time, and cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer earlier, thus adding Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring to the Second Martial Soul!!

Thinking of this, Tang Hao could no longer contain his excitement and laughed loudly, looking up at the sky:

"Haha, my son truly has extraordinary opportunities!"

"So noisy!"

Enraged, Bibi Dong unleashed a palm strike, the sharp gust of wind slicing off half of Tang Hao's neck!

However, in the next instant, Tang Hao's body was completely restored!

Only that slight, sharp pain startled him so much that he instantly shut his mouth and didn't utter another word.

"What? You also think my story is funny, don't you?"

In the illusion, Bibi Dong stared at the tense-looking boy, her pretty face filled with anger!

"Ahem... Of course not. What I'm trying to say is that while the girl was also at fault, the man is the most despicable person in this story..."

"If you ask me... he never loved anyone from beginning to end; he only loved himself..."

Lin Yue's calm words exploded like a thunderclap in Bibi Dong's ears!

In an instant, Bibi Dong's face turned pale, and her mind went blank!

Yu Xiaogang... didn't love her at all?

At this moment, deep within Bibi Dong's heart, the inner demon that had tormented her for decades... the very pillar that had sustained her spirit for so long... quietly crumbled, revealing a crack that could never be healed...