Cooperation

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan's face showed a helpless expression.

With two childhood sweethearts he had personally raised and who had already inherited the God King's legacy by his side, how could he possibly be so desperate as to develop other thoughts about Bibi Dong?

"Grandpa Dugu," Lu Xuan said seriously, his expression turning solemn, "This Death Spider Emperor is a pure poison-attribute Soul Beast. Don't you think its Soul Bone would be very suitable for Yanyan?"

This Death Spider Emperor was one of the culprits who caused Zhao Yan to lose his arm back then, and this grudge naturally cannot be let go.

Lu Xuan didn't need the Spider Emperor's Soul Ring, but he knew that when this Soul Beast died at Bibi Dong's hands, it would have dropped two Soul Bone. Now that they had seen it by chance, he certainly couldn't let it go.

"Soul Bone!"

Dugu Bo was startled and instantly realized what was happening.

Just now, he was so concerned about the power of the Spirit Hall that he only thought about not rashly seizing the Soul Beast that the other party had its eye on that he forgot that the Soul Bone of this 100,000-year-old Spider Emperor was of great benefit to his granddaughter!

It should be noted that Lu Xuan, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan have only absorbed External Soul Bone of exceptional quality along their journey. They haven't absorbed any traditional torso, head, or limb Soul Bone.

The Death Spider Emperor, a hundred thousand years old, is an extremely pure poison-attribute Soul Beast.

Its Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone attributes are highly compatible with Dugu Yan, making it a top-tier opportunity that is extremely rare and hard to come by.

It would be such a rare opportunity to obtain Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone; it would be a great pity to let it slip away.

Upon realizing this, Dugu Bo's concerns completely dissipated.

Compared to this incredible opportunity that could fundamentally change Dugu Yan's combat strength and make up for her shortcomings, the risk of offending the Spirit Hall was insignificant.

With his hesitation completely gone, a resolute glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes.

This risk was worth taking!

"Grandpa Dugu!" Upon seeing Dugu Bo, he was about to rush out, but Lu Xuan quickly stopped him, "Are you planning to just show yourself like this?"

Dugu Bo was taken aback upon hearing this, then suddenly realized.

Once Bibi Dong recognizes your face and remembers this grudge, the consequences will be endless.

That's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, how precious!

If they were to incur the wrath of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, the group would never have a peaceful day again, constantly facing relentless pursuit from the Spirit Hall.

"That's right, we need to disguise ourselves first," Dugu Bo said in a low voice.

"Grandpa Dugu, you don't need to take action personally." Lu Xuan gently shook his head and said in a low voice, "I will step forward later. You only need to stay hidden in the shadows and release the pressure of Titled Douluo to intimidate the enemy, that will be enough."

Lu Xuan leaned closer and explained the entire plan to Dugu Bo in detail.

After listening, Dugu Bo thought for a moment and then expressed his approval.

Lu Xuan raised his hand and took out a large, heavy black robe from his Storage Soul Tool. He unfolded it and covered himself with it, pulling down the hood to completely cover his face, making it impossible for anyone to identify him.

At the same time, Dugu Bo's figure flickered, and he quietly disappeared into the dense shadow of the Ancient Tree, lying in wait.

Seeing that Bibi Dong was gradually losing ground on the battlefield and the situation was becoming increasingly precarious, Lu Xuan no longer remained inactive and immediately unleashed his movement technique, [Spiral Nine Shadows].

His afterimages flickered and shifted, his figure shifting between reality and illusion, covering thousands of miles in an instant. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the center of the battlefield, falling into the sight of Bibi Dong and the 100,000-year-old Death Spider Emperor.

As the black-robed figure suddenly appeared, the fierce battle on the battlefield momentarily froze.

Whether it was Bibi Dong had been fighting for a long time and was exhausted, or the ferocious and violent 100,000-year-old Death Spider Emperor, they all subconsciously took a few steps back and created a safe distance between themselves.

The two have been locked in a fierce battle, both suffering heavy losses. Neither is willing to allow a third party to become an unpredictable variable, especially when their strength is waning, and let someone else reap the benefits and seize this tremendous opportunity.

"Who!"

"Damn humans!"

"To be able to fight Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with the strength of Quasi-Titled Douluo, His Holiness the Pope are indeed well-deserved." Lu Xuan ignored the Death Spider Emperor poised to attack, his gaze beneath his black robes landing directly on Bibi Dong, deliberately lowering his voice. "But taking it down won't be so easy."

"How about we cooperate?" Lu Xuan paused slightly, then casually offered, "I'll help you slay this Death Spider Emperor; the Soul Ring is yours, and the Soul Bone is mine."

"You cowardly rat, hiding your head and tail, dare to negotiate terms and share the spoils with me, the Pope?" Bibi Dong coldly retorted, her gaze filled with icy chill. "The Soul Ring and Soul Bone should all belong to me; why should I share them with you?"

"Your His Holiness the Pope quite the arrogance." Beneath the black robe, Lu Xuan's voice was calm and unwavering. "If I were to interfere, what are your chances of defeating this Spider Emperor?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo, who had been hiding in the shadows of the dense forest, stopped concealing himself. A powerful aura belonging to Titled Douluo slowly spread out, enveloping the entire forest.

Bibi Dong's pupils suddenly contracted as she sensed the oppressive aura of Titled Douluo emanating from the darkness.

She never expected that the mysterious person in front of her, whose face was covered by a black robe and whose head was hidden, actually had a Titled Douluo powerhouse hidden behind him!

The fact that the other party refused to reveal their true identity was enough to show that they did not intend to completely break off relations with her.

However, if she insists on refusing the deal, the two men are very likely to interfere, resulting in a lose-lose situation where both sides suffer losses and neither gains anything.

"Are you truly not afraid of the Spirit Hall's retaliation!" Bibi Dong's voice was icy as she spoke sharply, "Leave now, and I can pretend today's events never happened!"

"The Spirit Hall's retaliation? What does Sea God Island have to fear?" Lu Xuan said calmly, his hands behind his back, as he took out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from his Storage Soul Tool. A faint aura of the sea slowly emanated from the treasure.

Others might not be able to recognize this aura, but Bibi Dong had accompanied the Spirit Hall team on a campaign to conquer Sea God Island in her early years, and she remembered this aura vividly.

Sensing the unique fluctuations that originated from the same source as Sea God Island, she was preconceived and did not doubt the identity of the person from Sea God Island.

After all, very few people in this world know of the existence of "Sea God Island," and even fewer are aware of the deep-seated hatred between the Spirit Hall and Sea God Island.

This alone was enough to prove the other party's identity, leaving Bibi Dong no choice but to believe it.

"Your His Holiness the Pope," Lu Xuan drawled, speaking slowly, "You can always find another opportunity for Soul Bone, but surely you don't want to miss out on this Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?"

"Humans!" The Death Spider Emperor gritted his teeth as he listened to their conversation, "You really think I can't kill you?"

Lu Xuan ignored the Death Spider Emperor and only looked at Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong clenched her teeth, weighed the matter carefully, and finally agreed in a deep voice, "Fine! This time, I admit defeat!"

"It's a pleasure working with you," Lu Xuan said calmly. "You take the lead, and I'll support you from the side."

Bibi Dong had no objection. With a swift movement, she charged towards the 100,000-year-old Death Spider Emperor once again.

Lu Xuan, hidden behind a large tree, quietly summoned the [Black Jade Divine Flute]. The flute's sound was low and melodious, and two Soul Skill were activated in succession: the [Jade Flute Fivefold Melody] and the [Rainbow Dragon Listening Melody] silently enveloped Bibi Dong.

After taking the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Pill and having his Soul Ring' age fully increased, the amplification ratio of Lu Xuan's two Soul Skill remained unchanged, but their range and duration of effect were greatly enhanced.

In a split second, the two musical enhancements landed on Bibi Dong, directly increasing Lu Xuan's attributes by 50%!