The Hunt Begins

Although the aftershocks of Yu Tianshuang and Tang Chen's battle affected the environment within a kilometer radius, compared to the vast Star Dou Great Forest that spans two great empires, a kilometer radius was incredibly small.

With Yu Tianshuang's flying speed on his sword and his ability to conceal his presence, it would be incredibly easy for him not to disturb the Soul Beast in the forest. As Yu Tianshuang flew through the air with a whooshing sound, he quickly approached the core area of Star Dou Great Forest. At this point, he slowed down, withdrew his Heavenly Frost Cold Qi, and began to travel using the Ice Shadow Seven Star Steps.

After Xiao Wu's sacrifice, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape would no longer appear so openly, concealing their presence as before. At this moment, in the core area of Star Dou Great Forest, in the huge lake at the center, Yu Tianshuang could not detect anything about them with her naked eye, presumably because they were hiding.

However, this was of no use to Yu Tianshuang, who possessed a vast and boundless divine sense. While concealing her aura and moving around, she urged her divine sense to begin scanning.

With Yu Tianshuang's current spiritual power, nothing within a radius of a thousand meters can escape his spiritual scan. Soon, he discovered the traces of the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast on a small island in the center of the lake.

Yu Tianshuang smiled slightly, withdrew her divine sense, and continued to conceal her aura to prevent her actions from disturbing them. She turned around, leaned against a large tree, and took out a small spider from her bosom, crushing it.

Looking at the little spider in her hand that had turned into purple powder, Yu Tianshuang felt a little nostalgic. Time had passed too quickly. The first time she used this method to communicate with Bibi Dong, she was still Soul King. Now she was a level 87 Soul Douluo, about to reach the Titled Douluo. Looking back, it was truly a sad story.

Emerging from the state of Snow Silence Without Dust, Yu Tianshuang felt that one-tenth of her True Essence Power had been restored. She sighed helplessly. Every time she exhausted all her Soul Power, the conversion of True Essence Power only increased Sisi. Since first discovering that entering the state of Snow Silence Without Dust could convert Soul Power into True Essence Power, Yu Tianshuang had been converting it whenever she had time. So many years had passed, and she had only completed one-tenth of it. It seemed that her previous idea of completing the conversion after becoming Titled Douluo was impossible.

It seems Bibi Dong really values these two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. That makes sense; her Second Martial Soul should only be missing the last two Soul Ring. Adding the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring Soul Ring obtained from the first time she used the little spider, if we include the ones from these two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she will have at least three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul.

No wonder she brought over all the top combat power that the Spirit Hall Empire could mobilize. Sensing the aura of Bibi Dong and her group, Yu Tianshuang silently released a burst of frost to let them know her location.

Soon, Bibi Dong and her group arrived at the big tree where Yu Tianshuang was. Besides the familiar face Ci Xue, there were also Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo, whom they had only met a few times. This was all the high-level combat power that the Spirit Hall Empire had at present without mobilizing the experts of the Worship Hall.

Gui Mei Yue Guan Yu guarded the first province of the Star Luo Empire. The only Titled Douluo among the Seven Great Sects, Holy Dragon Douluo, guarded the second province with Sister Na and Sister Na Huo Wu. She Long had been helping She Long Qian Renxue in the Heaven Dou Empire for so long that he was extremely familiar with the Heaven Dou Empire. After Bibi Dong conquered the Balak Kingdom, she arranged for him to guard there to prevent the Heaven Dou Empire from attacking from the Silves Kingdom.

This is already a very luxurious lineup. Bibi Dong is a level 99 Peerless Douluo. Although her strength is limited by the Rakshasa God Trial and she can only exert the strength of around level 98, she has Twin Martial Souls, making her even stronger than the King of Slaughter who cannot use Soul Skill.

The remaining two were at the level of newly appointed Titled Douluo. Bibi Dong brought them along mainly to provide support, as the main force in this battle was still him and Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong was now dressed in armor-like clothing, which Yu Tianshuang found rather strange and displeasing. However, her own beauty and temperament made her still dazzling even in such unattractive clothes. Noticing Yu Tianshuang's odd gaze, Bibi Dong said irritably, "You brat, what are you looking at? If you dare look at me like that again, I'll kill you first and take your Soul Bone. But I still have to commend you; you're quite efficient, finding the location of these two beasts so quickly."

Bibi Dong naturally understood the meaning behind Yu Tianshuang's scrutinizing gaze. To be honest, she didn't like the armor she was wearing either, but now that she was the Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire, wearing her old Pope attire would be somewhat incongruous.

Remembering Tang Chen's words before she died, Yu Tianshuang interrupted her as she was assigning tasks to the Demon Bear Ghost Leopard, asking, "Is there anything wrong with your Rakshasa God Trial?"

Bibi Dong was naturally displeased to be interrupted by Yu Tianshuang, but seeing the concern in his eyes warmed her heart. However, his next words made her heart tremble slightly. (Did he... figure something out? Did Shui Bing'er tell him? Or Ye Lingling? No, if he knew the truth, he wouldn't have this attitude...)

Although her emotions were churning violently, she, having long held a high position, remained outwardly calm, and said with a puzzled expression, "What's wrong? You brat, I thought you were going to say something. Mind your own God Trial is fine."

After saying that, she pretended to be displeased, and then continued to assign tasks to the Demon Bear Ghost Leopard as if nothing had happened, but her long, narrow, beautiful eyes casually glanced at Yu Tianshuang out of the corner of her eye.

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Yu Tianshuang breathed a sigh of relief before beginning to explain, recounting her experiences over the past few days, including the words of the King of Slaughter and his identity. "Phew... that's good. It's like this, I just arrived in the Star Luo Empire Forest and encountered the King of Slaughter..."

(Thankfully, Shui Bing'er, you're a smart person and know your limits. I thought he knew something, but then again, how could he possibly know?)

"I see. But are you sure this King of Slaughter is Tang Chen? He's known as one of the two peaks of the Soul Master World, alongside Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu, a level 99 Peerless Douluo. It's not that I don't believe you, but even if you're exceptionally talented and powerful, the difference between level 99 and 91 is unimaginably vast..."

Having once been a level 99 Peerless Douluo herself, she naturally knew how terrifying the difference in strength between each level after Titled Douluo was, especially after level 97, when the gap became ridiculously large. She had always thought highly of Yu Tianshuang, but she still couldn't believe that he could defeat Tang Chen now.

Bibi Dong was absolutely right. Even if Tang Chen couldn't use his Soul Skill, his Soul Power of level 99 and his terrifying physical strength, along with that blood-red giant sword, would be enough to make him invincible in the world. However, he was facing the True Essence Power from the cultivation world, which completely crushed the energy of this world.

Yu Tianshuang didn't bother to explain, simply nodding and saying indifferently, "Who cares if it's true or not? As long as your God Trial goes smoothly, I'm relieved."

Hearing this, Bibi Dong felt a warmth in her heart again, but thinking of her hidden secret, she panicked for a moment. However, this only lasted for a moment, and she quickly began to arrange the tasks.

"Your subordinate understands, and will certainly not allow these two Soul Beast to damage Your Majesty's Soul Ring and Soul Bone!"

After Bibi Dong assigned the tasks, the two Titled Douluo, Demon Bear Ghost Leopard, immediately knelt down and solemnly guaranteed.

Bibi Dong pursed her sexy, red lips and raised an eyebrow. "You brat, let's have a contest. Whoever takes down these two Soul Beast first, I won't bully you. The weaker Titan Giant Ape is yours, how about it?"

Faced with Bibi Dong's alluring provocation, Yu Tianshuang was somewhat overwhelmed, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Is this fair? These are all your Soul Ring and Soul Bone, so you can go all out, while I'm holding back. If I accidentally kill it, wouldn't that be a waste of this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast? However... I think it's necessary to show you my current strength!"

After speaking, without waiting for Bibi Dong's reply, he transformed into a humanoid cannonball and, accompanied by a sonic boom that resounded throughout the surrounding area, rushed towards the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

"Wow, so fast..."

"That brat..."

Ghost Leopard and Demon Bear were amazed by the terrifying speed that Yu Tianshuang could unleash in an instant, while Bibi Dong watched with some amusement as he charged directly at the Sky Azure Bull Python, smiling helplessly, "Still so young and impetuous, quite hot-tempered."

"Big brother!"

The Titan Giant Ape stared in utter shock at the sudden appearance of the humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex, which, with a single strike, sent its elder brother, the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python, flying.

Even he, with his physical strength alone, couldn't have sent the Sky Azure Bull Python flying that far when it was completely unprepared.

Shocked, it finally recognized the newcomer: the human who had overpowered it before, the ice-attribute Soul Master. It was him! How could this be? How did he find it...?

Without a second thought, the Titan Giant Ape immediately activated its Gravity Domain to try and ease the restrictions on Yu Tianshuang, and then went to check on his elder brother's condition!

"Er Ming, I'm fine, don't worry about me, take care of yourself!"

Fortunately, it was quite powerful. After enduring the attack, it used the power of the lake water to stabilize its body. Seeing that although Yu Tianshuang was covered by Er Ming's Gravity Domain, its speed had not slowed down for long, it anxiously reminded her. Then it sprayed a blue ripple at Yu Tianshuang, which was its Innate Domain, the Slow Domain.

"Soul Devouring Spider Emperor's First Soul Skill: Half Moon!"

As the attack of the Sky Clear Bull Python arrived, the three people behind Yu Tianshuang also came together. The Demon Bear and the Ghost Leopard did not make a move, but instead kept a close eye on the two Soul Beast from the front and back. Bibi Dong, on the other hand, summoned her Second Martial Soul and directly unleashed a dark green Half Moon slash.

The Titan Giant Ape was not good at speed to begin with, and its enormous size made it unable to dodge the extremely fast slash. So it simply raised its arms and took the sharp slash head-on.

Although Bibi Dong could only unleash the power of level 98, and this attack was only her First Soul Skill, even so, the Titan Giant Ape couldn't defend against it at all. A shallow wound was left on both arms, and a little blood flowed out.

Such injuries were of no concern to the Titan Giant Ape. What it was truly wary of was the humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex in front of it. Although the human was currently restricted by its own and Da Ming's two major domains, it still dared not let its guard down.

Bibi Dong watched as the Titan Giant Ape blocked her attack without even glancing at her, instead staring intently at Yu Tianshuang with its small eyes. This made Bibi Dong feel annoyed by being slighted, but she quickly laughed.

(Very well, you beast, you actually don't take me seriously, that's for the best. When you find yourself poisoned, don't regret your actions!)

These two Soul Beast are indeed troublesome. Their domains are powerful, one using gravity and the other slowing down, making it difficult for him to move. However, since he cannot attack proactively, he can just stay put and wait. This Titan Giant Ape has probably recognized him. Given its relationship with Xiao Wu, it will surely attack him.

Indeed, seeing Yu Tianshuang hovering motionless in the air, the Titan Giant Ape, recalling how Sister Xiao Wu had been forced to sacrifice herself by this man, couldn't control his rage. He swung his right fist, imbued with domineering earth-yellow Soul Power, and blasted it towards Yu Tianshuang.

Yu Tianshuang looked at the powerful punch that blocked all view in front of him and couldn't help but sneer: I've been waiting for you!

Using the same right hand, Yu Tianshuang also began to gather her strength. Just before the Titan Giant Ape's fist was about to strike, she swung it out fiercely, and an ice dragon, almost tangible, appeared and collided with the Titan Giant Ape's fist.

Sixth Soul Skill: Dragon Roams and Commands the Vast Sky!

Although the attack did not activate the dual domains, Yu Tianshuang's current physical strength was terrifying. Combined with the full Soul Power output in the Ring Fusion state, it directly and effortlessly pushed the Titan Giant Ape's entire massive body across the lake surface for more than a hundred meters before it exploded violently, freezing the Titan Giant Ape and the lake surface beneath its feet.

"Er Ming!!!"

Seeing this, the Sky Azure Bull Python was truly terrified. Although it was stronger than Er Ming, this human had frozen it in one strike. It quickly swam on the lake surface. Although its huge body used the terrain to its advantage to avoid many of Bibi Dong's attacks, it was still inevitably cut with wounds.

Despite Bibi Dong's attacks, it arrived in front of the Titan Giant Ape, which had been turned into an ice sculpture. Its huge and agile tail wrapped around the ape, allowing it to escape quickly. Meanwhile, it kept turning back to spew cyan ripples at Bibi Dong and the others, slowing them down.

"You two, are you just sitting around doing nothing? I told you to stand by and watch the show, and you still let them get away? Do you want to suffer my wrath?"

Although Bibi Dong dodged most of the Sky Azure Bull Python's slowing attacks, the range of the azure ripples was too large, and she was still hit. This made her feel a bit ridiculous. With her strength, how could her speed be affected to this extent? She watched helplessly as the Sky Azure Bull Python wrapped around the Titan Giant Ape and ran away. She was furious and lashed out at the Demon Bear and the Ghost Leopard.

The two burly men immediately looked aggrieved. How could they dare to just stand by and watch? It was all happening too fast. From Yu Tianshuang freezing and sending the Titan Giant Ape flying with one punch, to the Sky Azure Bull Python sweeping away the Titan Giant Ape without regard for anything, their reactions were fast enough. But even Bibi Dong would be hit by the Slowing Ripple. How could they, two rookies who had just entered the Titled Douluo, not be hit?

Bibi Dong was just venting her anger and didn't really want to blame them. Seeing that Yu Tianshuang had returned to normal speed, the Soul Bone on her head lit up, wanting to release the skill of this Head Soul Bone, True World, to track the two Soul Beast.