Immortal Herbs!
Qian Daoliu laughed.
"Fifth Brother, it seems you have a heart that wants to take shortcuts too."
Light Feather Douluo said, "Big Brother, I can't help it. I want to break through too. I've been stuck at level ninety-six for so many years, and it's unbearable. Even advancing one level would be good!"
"Fifth..."
Bibi Dong was just about to answer when Bai Guyue held her back.
"Fifth Worship, I can understand why you want an Immortal Herb, but what can you offer? I gave them to Second Worship and Third Offering because Bibi Dong and I were getting married. Now that everything has settled, what do you have to trade?"
That question left Light Feather Douluo stumped.
He didn't have anything good to offer.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.
"How about a shooting contest? We'll have Big Brother toss ten balls of light into the air. Whoever hits them first wins."
"If I win, you have to give me an Immortal Herb. If I lose, I'll be at your disposal. You can name any condition you like, as long as it doesn't go against my principles."
This was the safest plan Light Feather Douluo could think of.
He had nothing worth offering, so he might as well throw the question back to his opponent to decide.
Most importantly, his Martial Soul was the Light Feather Divine Bow. Bai Guyue's shooting might not be as good as his.
"Don't agree. That old fellow Fifth Worship is terribly crafty. His Martial Soul is a bow. Competing with him in shooting would put you at too much of a disadvantage."
Bibi Dong shook her head, hoping Bai Guyue would refuse.
Immortal Herbs were far too precious to give away so easily.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Since Fifth Worship wants a contest, I'll play along."
With that, Bai Guyue agreed.
"In that case, I'll be the judge!"
With that, Qian Daoliu condensed twenty streaks of golden light into balls and tossed them into the air, where they fell to the left and right sides.
"Come on, Pope's husband."
Light Feather Douluo was in high spirits, rubbing his hands together as he prepared for the contest.
When it came to shooting, no one could match him.
"Let go. Stop hugging me."
Bai Guyue glared at Bibi Dong.
"This is called loving you too much to let go."
Bibi Dong giggled and released him.
Qian Daoliu felt his stomach churn.
Was that really something Bibi Dong would say?
It was so nauseatingly sweet. If Xue'er were here, she would surely have something to say about Bibi Dong.
Bai Guyue stepped up level with Light Feather Douluo.
"Fifth Worship, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Don't think knowing archery guarantees you victory. Don't come crying if you lose."
Light Feather Douluo snorted.
"Who are you looking down on? I'm Light Feather Douluo. My Martial Soul is the Light Feather Divine Bow, and I've cultivated a bow Martial Soul all my life. How could I lose? With a goal in sight, I'm invincible."
Immortal Herb, I must have you.
With that, a golden light appeared in Light Feather Douluo's hand. When it faded, a bow appeared.
Its body looked as if it had been carved from ten-thousand-year-old profound ice. Icy blue light flowed across it, adorned with luminous white feather patterns. Cold air spilled from the bow, and light and ice intertwined. It needed no physical arrows to form invisible arrows of light.
Light Feather Douluo raised the Light Feather Divine Bow. It had no string, but when his fingers drew back gently, a string appeared on its own.
Bai Guyue's Nine Kill Soul-Devouring Sword left its sheath.
"Begin!"
At Qian Daoliu's command,
Light Feather Douluo drew the bowstring to its limit and loosed an arrow. It was so fast that it shattered a golden ball of light in the blink of an eye.
The corners of Light Feather Douluo's mouth rose. "Did you see that? That's speed, my advantage. Bai Guyue, you're no match for me. No matter how fast your sword is, can it be faster than me?"
"Five arrows at once!"
Light Feather Douluo drew the bowstring, and five ice arrows shot toward the balls of light once more.
In an instant, the five arrows pierced five more balls of light, leaving only three.
Qian Daoliu said,
"Bai Guyue, aren't you going to make a move?"
Bai Guyue said, "Great Enshrined, don't be impatient. Haven't you heard of striking later to seize the advantage?"
"Keep bragging!" Light Feather Douluo drew his bow again. "Victory is mine, hahaha!"
Bai Guyue looked at the arrows of the Light Feather Divine Bow. It was indeed no ordinary Martial Soul, but that was all.
"Nine Kill Soul-Devouring Sword, eight swords in succession!"
The Nine Kill Soul-Devouring Sword flew from his hand. With a crisp "ding," it split into eight illusory swords.
"What? Eight sword shadows!"
Light Feather Douluo's expression changed drastically.
Damn it, isn't that Martial Soul of yours practically cheating? But they're only eight illusory swords. There's nothing to fear.
The eight swords shot out together, but Light Feather Douluo grew excited, because she was about to win. As long as the three ice arrows in her hand hit their targets, she could win the contest.
Don't be anxious, Immortal Herb. I'll have you soon.
"Fifth Worship, what are you so pleased about?"
"You should be crying soon."
"World-Creating Heaven-Destroying Sword, appear!"
The moment the sword appeared, the wind and clouds changed color.
A divine sword of chaotic gray and white appeared, making Qian Daoliu's expression change.
Qian Daoliu stared at the sword. "A second Martial Soul! Bai Guyue, so you have another Martial Soul!"
This Martial Soul gave off a faint trace of Divine Power. It was beyond comparison with ordinary Martial Souls and could reach the level of a god-tier Martial Soul.
"There's another move!"
Light Feather Douluo didn't have the slightest of what Qian Daoliu had. Instead, he prepared to strike first, firing the three ice arrows in his hand straight at the remaining three balls of light.
"Too late, Fifth Worship!"
"Dual Sword Form!"
In an instant, the World-Creating Heaven-Destroying Sword split into two longswords and slashed toward the remaining two balls of light.
The World-Creating Heaven-Destroying Sword was faster. The two swords shot out almost instantly and shattered the two balls of light.
After two tremendous crashes, the remaining eight balls of light were shattered by the Nine Kill Soul-Devouring Sword without any pause.
All ten balls of light were shattered. Only then did Light Feather Douluo's balls of light break.
The Nine Kill Soul-Devouring Sword and the World-Creating Heaven-Destroying Sword flew down together in front of Bai Guyue.
"Sorry, Fifth Worship. You won't be getting the Immortal Herb."
Light Feather Douluo stood frozen, then fell to his knees with a thud. His eyes filled with despair as he threw his head back and shouted,
"No!"
"I was so close! Why did it have to be like this? Bai Guyue, you're so sneaky! You sword users are too despicable. You acted like nothing was happening, then pulled this on me at the end."
I was only a tiny bit away! My Immortal Herb, my chance to break through is gone.
Bibi Dong was already overflowing with love. She quickly threw herself into Bai Guyue's arms, the love in her eyes impossible to conceal.
"Husband~"
"You're amazing."
"I never expected you to have Twin Martial Souls too. Your wife is so excited! I was still worrying about you, husband, but I never expected you to have another move up your sleeve."
Being held made Bai Guyue somewhat uncomfortable. The feeling of being squeezed was unbearable.
"I know you're praising me, but can you let go first? I can hardly breathe."
"All right, but..."
Bibi Dong abruptly changed tack, her gaze growing heated and dangerous.
"You never told me about your Twin Martial Souls. Tonight, we'll discuss them slowly in bed~"