Su Yu knew perfectly well that, with Bibi Dong's strength, nothing could go wrong as she absorbed the Evil Orca King's Soul Ring.
He simply stood quietly to one side, without the slightest trace of worry on his face.
About an hour later, the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, which had still been trembling violently, stopped struggling and hovered quietly around Bibi Dong.
"Whew-"
Bibi Dong let out a long breath of stale air and slowly opened her eyes.
A trace of dark red now swirled through her amber eyes.
The phantom of the Soul-Devouring Empress behind her grew more solid, releasing a wave of pressure that compressed the surrounding air until it cracked explosively.
"How do you feel?"
Su Yu stepped forward, naturally taking her slightly cool hand as he asked gently.
Feeling the surging power within her, considerably stronger than before, Bibi Dong's lips curved into a smile.
She clasped Su Yu's hand in return, her amber eyes full of tenderness:
"Perfect. I've completely refined the Soul Ring. My Soul Power is only one step away from Rank 99!"
Bibi Dong paused, a gleam of eagerness flashing in her eyes:
"Xiao Yu, I want to try my new Soul Skill."
"All right."
Su Yu smiled and nodded, stepping back slightly to give her plenty of room.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly and turned her gaze toward a calm stretch of sea in the distance.
She took a deep breath. The dark red Soul Ring beneath her feet suddenly lit up, and a cold, savage aura erupted from within her.
"Soul-Devouring Empress, eighth Soul Skill: Deep Sea Funeral Song!"
At her cool, low cry, the Soul-Devouring Empress behind her swung her arms, plunging eight Spider Spears into the sea.
The next second, the entire stretch of sea seemed to be