Perhaps it was because she hadn't felt this warmth for so long, or perhaps it was the exhaustion after venting her emotions, but Hu Liena gradually fell asleep in Xuan Ming's arms, with tear stains still clinging to the corners of her eyes.
Meanwhile, behind the bushes not far away, several figures were waiting anxiously.
"Why isn't she out yet? Didn't we agree that we'd each stay a little while?" Xiao Wu couldn't help but stomp her foot.
"You sly fox! You really cheated!"
Ning Rongrong looked puzzled. " Xiao Wu, I feel like... something's getting off you."
Xiao Wu's feelings for Xuan Ming used to be very pure; they were like those for family. In fact, in Xiao Wu's eyes, Xuan Ming was just a shameless older brother.
However, during her years of cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, she sensed that Xiao Wu's feelings for Xuan Ming were becoming increasingly strange, especially after they arrived at Sea God Island, where she began to openly express them!
Sister! Didn't we agree you wouldn't get involved in this mess?
"I... what's wrong with me?" Xiao Wu, feeling a little guilty.
"Something's not right," Ning Rongrong said seriously.
Xiao Wu used to be carefree, and she was carefree when she was with Xuan Ming. She didn't have that awkward feeling of romantic feelings between a man and a woman.
But recently, she could sense that Xiao Wu's feelings for Xuan Ming were starting to become distorted!
What are you doing here?
Hearing the commotion, Zi JI came over.
"N-nothing... we didn't do anything." Ning Rongrong and the others immediately looked guilty.
They had witnessed Zi JI's strength during this time; she was capable of lifting and smashing those guardian Sacred Pillar!
Moreover, judging from Zi JI's expression, she clearly also has feelings for Xuan Ming.
Most importantly, Zi JI has a terrible temper!
Xiao Wu also told them that this older sister was a legendary, almost extinct pure-blooded true dragon, and that Dragon Clan would simply snatch whatever they liked or wanted!
If anyone else has any ideas, they'll just take action!
Especially when it comes to the right to choose a mate, the Dragon Clan is even more straightforward and brutal!
Zi JI leaned against a tree with her arms crossed, her dark purple eyes sweeping over the group, a playful smile curving her lips, "In the middle of the night, instead of resting, you're hiding here spying?"
Xiao Wu felt extremely uncomfortable under her gaze. Her rabbit ears twitched involuntarily, and she forced herself to remain calm as she retorted, "Who... who was spying! We were just... just passing by!"
"Oh? Just passing by?" Zi JI stepped forward slowly, her tall figure casting an imposing shadow in the moonlight. "Just passing by and you need to hide here? And whispering amongst yourselves? Are you discussing how to take turns going in?"
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's faces instantly turned extremely awkward, and they subconsciously took a half step back.
Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed red instantly, and she retorted, "What... what's it to you!"
"Heh," Zi JI chuckled, a dangerous glint flashing in her dragon eyes, "Little rabbit, have you forgotten that Dragon Clan have a strong sense of territory? Especially... for things they set their sights on."
Her gaze swept meaningfully over the tightly closed doors of Xuan Ming's residence.
Xiao Wu's heart skipped a beat. A strange sense of crisis and... jealousy welled up inside her, causing her to blurt out, "What have you got your eye on? He's no good!"
She regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth. What kind of talk was that!
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but facepalm.
Zi JI, however, seemed amused and laughed heartily, "Yes, he's a scoundrel."
She stopped laughing, her dragon eyes narrowing as she stared at Xiao Wu. "So, are you declaring your sovereignty, little rabbit?"
Xiao Wu's face turned even redder, both ashamed and annoyed, but she didn't know how to retort.
Her feelings for Xuan Ming had indeed become complicated, even she herself couldn't figure them out. Now that Zi JI had so bluntly revealed them, she was even more confused.
"I... I didn't!"
"No, not necessarily." Zi JI's smile faded, her tone carrying a faint warning. "Some thoughts are best abandoned as soon as possible. He is not someone you can covet."
Xiao Wu immediately bristled. "Why should I?! Is it any of your business?!"
"Just because..." Zi JI leaned slightly closer to Xiao Wu, her dragon eyes seemingly burning with dark purple flames, a powerful dragon aura emanating from her, causing the surrounding air to stagnate slightly, "... I am stronger than you. The world of the Dragon Clan is that simple."
Xiao Wu was forced to hold her breath by the powerful pressure, her pretty face turning pale, but she still stubbornly glared at Zi JI, refusing to back down.
Upon seeing this, Ning Rongrong and her group frowned and stepped forward almost in unison.
The years of cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the arduous training on Sea God Island have forged a deep bond between them.
The matter of Xuan Ming is a matter of competition between them, but they are still able to unite in the face of this threat from an "outsider".
Seeing this, Zi JI straightened up, lazily tossed her long hair, and seemed to have lost interest in teasing her further.
She glanced at the still-closed palace doors and said calmly, "Alright, everyone disperse. Stop making a ruckus here."
He's had a long day and needs to rest. He can come back another day if he wants to say anything.
Chapter 346 Bibi Dong's True Strength
The following morning, Sea God Island.
As dawn broke, a thin mist still lingered over the sea.
Xuan Ming woke up early and had a simple breakfast with Hu Liena, Xiao Wu, and others.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat awkward. Several girls would glance at him from time to time, their eyes filled with a variety of complex emotions, but Xuan Ming could only pretend to be oblivious. If he felt even the slightest bit guilty, he wouldn't be able to enjoy the meal.
After finishing his breakfast, he didn't linger. With a flash, he flew back towards the icy plain he had seen yesterday.
When he arrived, Bibi Dong was already standing in the center of the ice field.
The morning light shone on her, gilding her dark purple Pope robes with a pale gold hue.
With her back to Xuan Ming, she stood tall and straight, her aura calm and restrained, a stark contrast to the subtle restlessness and timidity she displayed yesterday.
Xuan Ming landed on the ice, saying nothing, simply watching her retreating figure calmly.
Bibi Dong slowly turned around. The confusion, resentment, or evasion of yesterday were gone from her purple eyes. In their place was an almost cold calm and... a burning, resolute fighting spirit.
"Let's begin."
Before she finished speaking, her purplish-black Soul Power erupted!
But this time, the power no longer seemed sinister and unpredictable; instead, it carried an incomparably sharp and fierce aura!
Her Divine Slaughter's Domain unfolded instantly, the white light mixed with purplish-black evil energy, but instead of eroding each other, they strangely merged into a more domineering and aggressive power!
Buzz--!
Domains collided! The dark red Slaughter Domain and the mutated dark purple domain crashed together, producing a muffled roar! The ice field trembled once more!
A hint of surprise flashed in Xuan Ming's eyes.
He could clearly sense that Bibi Dong's domain had undergone some kind of transformation!
Although it still contains the evil of the Rakshasa, its core killing will has become incredibly pure and unwavering, even controlling and unifying that evil power!
"Kill!"
Bibi Dong let out a low shout, and her figure vanished instantly!
No longer the unpredictable evasion of before, it transformed into a purple-black lightning bolt that tore through space, actively hurtling towards Xuan Ming!
The Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul Avatar possessed him, and his eight ferocious spider legs, like the sharpest spears, pierced straight into Xuan Ming's vital points with a piercing shriek!
Speed, power, and momentum—he's completely different from yesterday!
The terrifying Soul Power of a true Level 99 Peerless Douluo erupted without reservation!
The vast energy provided by the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores imbues each of her strikes with the power to shatter mountains and split seas!
The advantages of Twin Martial Souls were on full display at this moment. The characteristics of strong attack, control, and agile attack were perfectly integrated in her, and her offensive was like a storm, continuous and unstoppable!
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang--!!!
The Blood Spear and the spider leg collided violently, unleashing a deafening clang of metal against metal! The shockwave spread wildly, causing the ice surface to crack continuously, only to be swiftly repaired by the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress!
This time, it's no longer a one-sided crushing defeat!
Under Bibi Dong's relentless and unstoppable onslaught, Xuan Ming was forced to retreat repeatedly! His body, tempered by countless trials, felt immense pressure, and his arms went slightly numb from the impact!
Bibi Dong's tactics have completely changed! She no longer considers defense, no longer fears injury, and pours all her Soul Power and all her will into the attack!
Using offense as defense, risking her life for hers! Relying on the absolute advantage of her Soul Power Level and Twin Martial Souls, she managed to suppress Xuan Ming from the very beginning!
In the distance, the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress, who were watching the battle, were dumbfounded.
"She... how could she have changed overnight..." Ice Empress murmured in disbelief.
Bibi Dong, who was beaten to a pulp yesterday, is now unleashing such terrifying fighting power, even suppressing Xuan Ming at one point!
A hint of seriousness flashed in Snow Empress's usually cold eyes. "Her heart... has changed. No more hesitation, no more fear. This is her true strength."
Gu Yuena hovered not far away, calmly watching the battlefield. She seemed unsurprised by this sudden change, and even somewhat gratified.
On the battlefield, after initially being on the defensive, Xuan Ming quickly adapted to Bibi Dong's new and ferocious fighting style.
There was no panic in his eyes, but rather a hint of excitement!
"Very good."
Xuan Ming let out a low shout, and the dark red Slaughter Domain around him shone brightly! The speed at which he swung the Blood Spear suddenly increased! And his power became even more concentrated!
Although his Soul Power Level was lower Bibi Dong's, his Soul Power, refined through countless compressions, was of extremely high quality, and its amplification of his physical strength was terrifying! Add to that his monstrous Soul Ring and Soul Bone configuration...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battle between the two had reached a fever pitch! Clusters of energy halos continuously exploded in the sky above the icy plain, and terrifying collisions sounded like endless Startling Thunder! Their figures crisscrossed, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow; all that could be seen were two streaks of dark red and purplish-black light colliding and fighting wildly!
Pfft!
A dull thud as a blade pierced flesh! Xuan Ming's Blood Spear seized a fleeting opening, instantly piercing Bibi Dong's shoulder blade, blood spurting out!
But Bibi Dong didn't even flinch. Instead, she used the impact to sweep out a spider leg at an odd angle, slamming it hard into Xuan Ming's waist and abdomen!
Bang!
Xuan Ming groaned as he was sent flying, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
However, the two regained their footing almost simultaneously and collided violently once again like two shooting stars!
Their Immortal Body caused them to completely abandon the concept of defense! They traded injuries for injuries, and blood for blood! Their fighting style became extremely brutal and insane!
Puff! Puff! Puff!
Bibi Dong's Eternal Wound left transparent holes in Xuan Ming's body several times! And Xuan Ming's Blood Spear also tore deep wounds that exposed bone on her body!
But the next moment, their wounds healed rapidly under their own power!
The Snow Empress and the Ice Empress watched with trepidation.
This kind of fighting style, which completely disregards personal casualties and only pursues maximum damage, is simply unheard of!
This is completely unlike the fighting style of human Soul Master that they know!
This is even more brutal than the life-or-death battles of Soul Beast!
"Are they... insane?" Ice Empress couldn't help but whisper.
After a moment of silence, Snow Empress slowly said, "Perhaps... this is their true form of unleashing their fighting potential."
A day flew by in this frenzied and brutal battle.
As the sun began to set again, casting a blood-red hue over the icy plains, the two gradually slowed their movements.
They were all covered in wounds, their breathing had become heavy, and their Soul Power was almost completely exhausted.
Today, Xuan Ming gained no advantage and even suffered considerable losses at certain times.
Bibi Dong proved with her actions just how terrifying her strength was when she completely let go of her psychological burdens and went all out!
"You guys... wouldn't you like to take it easy?"
Bi Ji stood on the icy plain, looking at the two people before her who were almost riddled with bullets, her emerald green eyes filled with disbelief and deep heartache.
Xuan Ming had at least seven or eight fist-sized transparent holes on his body, the edges of which still retained the indelible Evil aura of the Eternal Wound, which was Sisi eroding his flesh and preventing him from healing.
His left arm was twisted at an unnatural angle, clearly its bones were shattered. His face was ashen, his breathing erratic, but his icy blue eyes were unusually bright, even carrying a hint of... exhilaration?
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong's condition was equally dire. Her abdomen was pierced through by Blood Spear, leaving a gruesome hole through which her damaged internal organs could be vaguely seen.