Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, enduring the terrifying pressure emanating from Bibi Dong, the Peerless Douluo.
The force was so real that it made his bones creak and groan, as if they were about to shatter at any moment.
Veins bulged on Xiao Yan's forehead, and cold sweat slid down his cheeks, but he still kept his back straight and stared intently at Bibi Dong in front of him.
Bibi Dong's eyes were as cold as ice, and although her voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable authority.
" Xiao Yan, you should understand what your talent means to the Spirit Hall."
If you reveal the secret of your Second Martial Soul, I can make you the true Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, and it's not impossible for you to inherit the Pope's throne in the future.
otherwise..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but the chilling killing intent she exuded said it all.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the surging blood and qi within his body.
He knew that Bibi Dong was truly interested.
A Martial Soul that can enhance talent is of immeasurable value to the Spirit Hall, which is determined to unify the continent.
With such Martial Soul, the Spirit Hall can continuously cultivate genius Soul Master. At that time, what will the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire use to resist them?
But he knew all too well what awaited him if he compromised.
Just like Yu Xiaogang back then, they treated him as an experimental subject, draining his power day after day, depriving him of his freedom!
He had experienced that kind of day once.
He never wanted to experience those six months of slumber, the feeling of his body being out of his control, or the humiliation of being studied like a guinea Xiao Bai again.
Now that things had come to this, Xiao Yan understood that he would ultimately be unable to continue cultivating peacefully within the Spirit Hall.
Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing wasn't brought along...
A sense of relief welled up in Xiao Yan's heart.
Hu Liena, standing to the side, felt a mix of emotions as she watched this scene unfold.
She had never seen her teacher so devoted to anyone.
It's clear that this is Xiao Yan's Second Martial Soul, but from their conversation, Hu Liena understands how important it is to their teacher.
But she could sense the resolute determination emanating from Xiao Yan.
"Teacher," Hu Liena suddenly spoke.
Bibi Dong turned her gaze to her.
" Na'er, what do you want to say?"
Hu Liena took a deep breath and mustered her courage to speak:
"Teacher, since Xiao Yan is unwilling to talk, forcing him like this may backfire."
Perhaps... perhaps we should let him go back and think it over first, and then..."
"Shut up."
Bibi Dong interrupted her, her tone icy:
" Na'er, you are still young and don't understand the implications of this."
Xiao Yan's Martial Soul is related to the future of the Spirit Hall; I must find out.
Bibi Dong turned her gaze back to Xiao Yan, a ruthless glint flashing in her eyes.
"Since you refuse to talk, don't blame me for being ruthless."
As soon as she finished speaking, Bibi Dong waved her hand, and an invisible force enveloped Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, suppressing the Soul Power on him and directly exceeding the limit that Soul Emperor could withstand.
Xiao Yan's pupils contracted, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
" Soul Division —open!"
He let out a low roar, and his Second Martial Soul suddenly appeared.
A dark, humanoid phantom burst forth from his body and hovered in front of him.
The phantom formed hand seals, and strange runes surged from its body, condensing into a pitch-black portal in front of Xiao Yan!
Along the edge of the portal, countless ancient patterns flowed, emitting a Youyou glow!
"This is...!"
Bibi Dong's pupils suddenly contracted!
She could clearly sense a peculiar aura emanating from behind that dark doorway.
That aura was completely different from that of the Douluo Continent!
Hu Liena's eyes widened in disbelief!
The emergence of the Battle Through the Heavens aura allowed Bibi Dong to loosen her suppression of Xiao Yan. Coupled with the Martial Soul Fusion, Xiao Yan took a step forward and entered the edge of the portal.
Feeling the pulling force within the portal, Xiao Yan stared intently at Bibi Dong with bloodshot eyes and coldly said:
" Your His Holiness the Pope, you have pressed me repeatedly; I will remember this."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan's figure was gradually enveloped by spatial power.
"Stop!"
Bibi Dong shouted sharply and unleashed a palm strike!
The raging Soul Power transformed into a gigantic hand, slamming down towards the portal!
But her attack landed on the door, and vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea!
The portal slowly closed.
The moment the door was completely closed, an unfamiliar aura escaped from the crack and filled the Pope's Palace.
That's the scent of another world.
Bibi Dong was stunned.
She stood there, stunned, staring at the spot where Xiao Yan had disappeared, sensing the lingering aura of Battle Through the Heavens, her eyes filled with shock.
"Another world... it really is another world..."
She murmured, her voice trembling slightly.
It was excitement, greed, and also a deep sense of dread.
Hu Liena was also stunned.
She stared at the slowly dissipating portal, her mind blank.
Xiao Yan... escaped?
Did you escape to another world through a door?
A Martial Soul capable of connecting to another world...
This... this is unheard of!
"Teacher..." Hu Liena began with difficulty, her voice hoarse and filled with disbelief.
Bibi Dong did not answer.
She simply stood there, staring into the void, her eyes flashing with an eerie light.
The two stood quietly Pope's Palace. After a moment, Hu Liena spoke first:
"Teacher, I..." Her voice trembled slightly, "I want to go to the Slaughter City."
Bibi Dong snapped out of her daze, her brows furrowing slightly as she looked at Hu Liena.
" Slaughter City?"
"Yes."
Hu Liena raised her head, her eyes burning with fire, and stubbornly said:
"I want to become stronger. I don't want to be like this anymore, just standing on the sidelines watching. I want to become a true powerhouse."
Bibi Dong looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Have you thought it through?
After hesitating for a moment, Bibi Dong finally spoke:
" The Slaughter City is a place of no return. Those who enter either grow stronger through slaughter or perish in it. Once you step into the Slaughter City, even I cannot help you."
Hu Liena gritted her teeth.
"I'm sure."
After a long silence, Bibi Dong finally nodded.
"Very well. I grant your permission."
Thank you, teacher.
Hu Liena nodded, her body trembling slightly, before turning and leaving.
Bibi Dong watched Hu Liena disappear outside the hall, then turned her gaze back to the spot where Xiao Yan had vanished.
"Another world..."
She murmured, a greedy glint in her eyes.
If we could obtain the resources of that world, if we could conquer that world...
She turned and walked towards the back hall.
Previously, she thought that Xiao Yan's Martial Soul could only enhance Soul Master's talent, but now it seems that Yu Xiaogang is still hiding something from her!
Inside a separate palace Pope's Palace, Yu Xiaogang sat in a chair, his expression shifting between light and shadow.
He also witnessed the battle between Xiao Yan and Hu Liena today.
The strength Xiao Yan displayed startled him.
In just two short years, Xiao Yan has grown to this level.
If we let him continue to grow...
He dared not think about it.
Just then, the palace doors were pushed open.
Bibi Dong walked in.
Yu Xiaogang quickly stood up, looking at Bibi Dong with a complicated expression. He showed no respect for the supreme Pope of the Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong seemed used to this and didn't take his rudeness to heart.
A complex look flickered in their eyes.
" Dong'er..."
Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang with a hint of worry in her eyes. Her gaze swept over his right side, which was shrouded in black robes, before she forcibly suppressed the complex emotions in her eyes and walked towards Yu Xiaogang, slowly saying:
" Xiao Gang, is there something you're hiding from me regarding Xiao Yan's Martial Soul?"
Yu Xiaogang's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Bibi Dong in surprise, shook his head, and said:
" Dong'er, I have already proven to you Xiao Yan's Second Martial Soul that I was able to break through to the Soul Elder because of his Martial Soul."
In just six months, my improvement speed even surpassed that of Oscar and Ning Rongrong, who Innate Full Soul Power.
As long as we keep him under control, we can continuously produce geniuses loyal to us!
Ten years, no! Five years!
Even if we exhaust all the resources of the Spirit Hall, the Upper Three Sects would still be no match for us!
Listening to Yu Xiaogang's detailed plan and seeing his sincere expression, Bibi Dong sighed and said:
"Unfortunately, the plan is likely to change."
What happened?
Yu Xiaogang frowned, walked up to Bibi Dong, and spoke with a hint of doubt in his tone:
" Dong'er, with your strength, even if Xiao Yan advances to the Soul Emperor, he shouldn't be able to escape from you. Could it be that you're letting him go?"
Summoning Xiao Yan to Spirit City and then forcibly suppressing him was a suggestion that Yu Xiaogang made to Bibi Dong half a year ago.
Having fused with the body of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, he believed he could crush Xiao Yan, so he went directly to the Star Luo Empire.
However, he did not expect Xiao Yan's strength to advance so quickly.
Not only did they fail to bring Xiao Yan back, they almost ended up being left behind themselves.
Fortunately, they ended up bringing back Dai Mubai, so it wasn't a complete loss.
He just couldn't understand why, with Bibi Dong's strength, let alone Xiao Yan, even a Titled Douluo would have no chance of escaping from Spirit City.
Bibi Dong frowned slightly upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's impatient tone, but she didn't take it to heart and said calmly:
" Xiao Yan's Second Martial Soul can connect to another world, why don't you say so?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed.
"Another world?!"
Yu Xiaogang was taken aback upon hearing this, then seemed to realize something and said incredulously:
"You mean..."
Bibi Dong observed Yu Xiaogang's reaction and, seeing that he genuinely seemed unaware, slowly spoke.
Just now, Xiao Yan opened a dark door in front of me and escaped inside.
Behind that door, I sensed the aura of another world, an aura somewhat similar to Soul Power yet entirely different.
Yu Xiaogang was stunned.
He opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word for a long time.
Xiao Yan's Martial Soul can actually connect to another world?
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and suddenly recalled what Xiao Yan had said about the other world he had seen through that Martial Soul.
Originally, Yu Xiaogang thought it was a special "memory" after Xiao Yan's martial soul fusion, but now it seems to be real!
Thinking of this, his breathing quickened slightly!
He paused, then continued:
" Dong'er, you mean... he just opened that door and his physical body traveled to another world?"
Bibi Dong nodded silently, and the Grandmaster's eyes gradually turned crazed.