"She's actually this strong now?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Pope Bibi Dong in surprise, his eyes filled with shock. He hadn't expected that Bibi Dong, who was the same age as him, had already broken through to Level 98.
" Sword Chen Xin, if you make any more trouble, I won't hesitate to reduce the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's number of Guardian Douluo."
"You!"
Sword Douluo trembled with rage, but he was powerless against Bibi Dong. Bibi Dong's strength far surpassed his, and if they were to truly fight, he would undoubtedly be defeated.
" Tang Hao, do you really want to continue fighting? In your current state, if you fight me, I'm afraid you really will die here today."
Jun Yi spoke slowly, then looked up at Xiao Wu in the distance and said, " Xiao Wu, do you want to save Tang San and his son's lives? If you're willing to stay, I can ask His Holiness the Pope them."
"I..." Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment.
Jun Yi's words were persuasive and enticing, like a devil's seduction, "I know you love Tang San. Shouldn't you give everything for someone you love? Are you really going to just watch Tang San die here for you? Become a laughingstock in the eyes of the world? A genius Soul Master falling in love with another Soul Master —that's not a very honorable thing these days."
"You... you're right, I can't drag Tang San down with me, I can't." Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and glared at Tang San.
Xiao Wu clenched her fists, a fierce battle raging within her as her emotions and reason clashed. Jun Yi's words were like a sharp blade, piercing her heart. She knew he was telling the truth; she couldn't let Tang San and his son face death because of her love. "I... I agree to stay here!" Xiao Wu's voice trembled, her eyes filled with determination.
A smile appeared on Jun Yi's lips. He thought to himself, "This is the power of love; it can make a woman so strong."
" Xiao Wu, no!"
At this moment, Tang San's heart was in turmoil. His beloved Xiao Wu was willing to stay and face Pope Bibi Dong for his sake. But he could not stand by her side. This helplessness and guilt made his heart feel like it was being pricked by needles.
"Let them go first," Xiao Wu said slowly.
"Fine, Tang Hao, you may leave with your son," Bibi Dong said coldly to Tang Hao.
Just then, a red light began to emanate from Xiao Wu's body. Bibi Dong immediately realized that Xiao Wu was preparing to sacrifice herself, but she was not worried at all.
The next second, the red light on Xiao Wu's body dissipated, and her sacrificial ritual was interrupted before it even began. Jun Yi's voice slowly reached everyone's ears.
"With me here, there is no way you can succeed in your sacrifice."
Xiao Wu's face was filled with utter despair, and Tang Hao sighed softly. He then went to Tang San's side. Tang San looked up at his father, a surge of indescribable emotion welling up inside him. Looking at his father's heavy gaze, he knew that his father was also heartbroken over his and Xiao Wu's decision.
" Xiao San, are you alright?" Tang Hao asked with concern.
Tang San shook his head slightly; he couldn't speak, his heart filled with pain.
Looking at his son who had endured so much hardship, Tang Hao felt a surge of love and guilt. He knew that as a father, he had failed to provide Tang San with sufficient protection and support. He was truly an irresponsible father.
He then gently squeezed Tang San's shoulder, and Tang San immediately fainted. Tang Hao then carried Tang San away without even glancing at Xiao Wu again. "What a Clear Sky Douluo! He ran away so fast. It seems he's really not satisfied with this daughter-in-law."
Jun Yi watched Tang Hao's departing figure and said sarcastically.
At this moment, Xiao Wu was already in tears; she had completely accepted her fate.
" Sister Dong'er, are you just going to let Tang Hao go like this?" Jun Yi transmitted his voice to Bibi Dong.
"It's just a show of weakness. I've already used my Divine Power to lock onto Tang Hao. No matter where he is, I can find him. Besides, I sense that Tang San is acting strangely," Bibi Dong said slowly.
"What's strange about it?" Jun Yi asked curiously.
"Come to my room this afternoon, and we'll discuss this in more detail."
"OK."
After exchanging words, Bibi Dong slowly looked at Xiao Wu and said, "You have a lot of courage. You actually dared to come to the human world to seek revenge on me while still in your early human form. I admire your courage."
"I won't make things difficult for you. As long as you're willing to sacrifice yourself for my disciple, I swear I will never provoke Tang San again. What do you say?"
"Are you serious about what you said?"
"My word is my bond, and I will certainly fulfill what I have promised," Bibi Dong replied.
"Okay!" Xiao Wu readily agreed to Bibi Dong's request.
"Then just offer yourself as a sacrifice."
Bibi Dong's voice rang out, and the next second, Xiao Wu's body emitted a crimson light. Red flames began to burn on Xiao Wu body; these weren't flames, but a very special kind of blood flame.
It possesses an irresistible majesty and beauty, as if it were about to illuminate the entire world.
The blood flames burned brighter and brighter, gradually turning from red to dark red. Xiao Wu's body began to become ethereal, and the energy surging from her body grew stronger and stronger, as if it wanted to disintegrate her.
Then Hu Liena's body also emitted a red light. Hu Liena could only feel a faint warmth, but no physical sensation. A ring of leaping blood flames pulsated quietly around their bodies.
The two were immediately enveloped in red energy, and the sacrificial ritual proceeded. Xiao Wu's body gradually became transparent in the sacrificial energy, as if she were about to merge into the air.
Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with determination and resolve. She knew this was her only chance to protect Tang San. Even if it meant paying the price with her Life, she was willing. Just then, crimson light emanated from Xiao Wu, directly enveloping Xiao Wu and Hu Liena. The next moment, they were lifted into the air, where the crimson light formed a giant cocoon, enveloping them within.
"This farce should be coming to an end soon, don't you think, Sect Master Ning?"
Bibi Dong slowly turned around, looked at Ning Fengzhi with a solemn expression, and teased him.
"Then we'll take our leave. Uncle Jian, let's go."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo came to Ning Fengzhi's side, and the two of them transformed into sword light and disappeared from the spot, gradually calming down the previous commotion.
This farce has now come to a complete end.
"The incident happened suddenly, and we apologize for the fear it may have caused. Please leave this area in an orderly manner to avoid any safety issues."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice reached everyone's ears, and the audience stood up and left, but everyone had a smile on their face. After all, they originally just wanted to watch a final match, but they didn't expect to see so many Titled Douluo and witness a battle at the Titled Douluo level. Normally, even a million Gold Soul Coin wouldn't be enough to see a single Titled Douluo, so the ticket was really worth it.
" Gui Mei, you guard the Holy Maiden and make sure nothing goes wrong," Pope Bibi Dong instructed Ghost Douluo.
"Yes."
"Don't forget to come to the Papal Palace later," Bibi Dong Dong's voice reached Jun Yi's ears.
Jun Yi nodded slightly, then stepped down from the arena and came to Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's side.
(End of this chapter)