Bibi Dong's Shock: Was the Era of Martial Souls Really Coming to an End?

"Second Worship, you..."

Bibi Dong wanted to stop him. The Second Worship still wanted to go against Shen Luo at a time like this. Had he lost his mind?

Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned. "Isn't Spirit City ours to rule?"

He then looked at the citizens attempting to pay Soul Power and demanded, "Aren't you people citizens of Spirit City?"

"Yes, but whether we pay Soul Power or not is our choice too! Our Soul Power belongs to us, not you!"

"What gives you the right to drive us away?"

Some citizens began to argue back.

The young man who had just openly confronted Spirit Hall stepped forward again, looking at its people with undisguised contempt.

"At a time like this, you still think you can use your power to order us around? Times have changed, you know? They changed yesterday!"

The young man folded his arms, an extremely mocking smile on his face.

It was as though the people before him, who used their Martial Souls and Soul Power to display their status and standing, had become antiques.

At the sight of the young man, Bibi Dong gritted her teeth and clenched her fists.

A little brat who hasn't even dried the milk on his lips! Who does he think he is, acting so arrogantly?

Does he really think there's no one in Spirit Hall who can deal with him?

Bibi Dong was about to step forward and teach him a lesson, but the Second Worship, simmering with anger, strode forward ahead of her.

"A mere commoner dares speak to me in that tone? Tired of living, are you? From today onward, neither you nor your family can expect another peaceful day in Spirit City!"

A trace of fear appeared on the young man's face. Hot-tempered as he was, this was his first time going head-to-head with an offering of Spirit Hall.

"Stay back! You think... you think I'm afraid of you?"

The young man shouted, trying to bolster his courage.

Golden Crocodile sneered. "You're not afraid of me? Then show me your Martial Soul!"

He refused to believe that any crooked melon or cracked date could shout defiance in his face now.

Was he still the most senior Soul Master on the Douluo Continent or not?!

Golden Crocodile released his Martial Soul, and the enormous, imposing phantom of a golden crocodile towered behind him.

At the sight, the frightened young man released his own Martial Soul on the spot.

His Martial Soul, however, was somewhat different.

A tall, handsome man in red stood above the young man. He had long hair as crimson as fire and a cold, handsome face, while flames seemed to lurk in his tranquil eyes.

Hu Liena, standing in the crowd, was stunned by the sight.

"He's so handsome..."

"Diluc!! That guy actually pulled a five-star character! No wonder he's so arrogant!"

A spectator suddenly shouted.

Xie Yue frowned. "Diluc?"

The next moment, the young man and Golden Crocodile Douluo unleashed their skills almost simultaneously.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Golden Crocodile Tail Swing!"

The enormous golden crocodile phantom roared furiously, its massive, gold-scaled tail whipping toward the young man.

The young man gripped a three-star White Iron Greatsword in both hands and stepped forward. The red-haired man above him made the same motion, his towering figure appearing before the crowd for an instant as blazing flames erupted behind him.

[Diluc - Elemental Burst - Dawn]

The greatsword, wreathed in crimson flames, slashed forward. An enormous flaming bird lunged ahead with a piercing screech.

The terrifying heat sent everyone on Spirit Hall's side scrambling backward!

Bibi Dong, who had just wanted to teach the young man a lesson, stared in shock. She hastily released her Martial Soul and dodged aside to protect herself.

Golden Crocodile Douluo tried to dodge, but it was already too late!

The giant tail he had swung out was burned to powder, and his Martial Soul shattered instantly. He himself was sent flying through the air, coughing up blood, his entire body charred black.

The offerings retreated in unison, but none dared catch Golden Crocodile Douluo. The unbearable heat was simply too terrifying.

Bibi Dong stood to one side, gasping for breath, her ample chest heaving uncontrollably.

How terrifying...

Could she be glad that the Second Worship had stepped forward again, sparing her another ordeal?

It seemed she really couldn't be so impulsive in the future-or rather, starting today, she couldn't act impulsively anymore.

Because...

Now even an ordinary citizen in the city can beat Spirit Hall's Second Worship into the ground?!

Is there no justice under heaven?!

Is there no law?!

Is there no logic?!

Bibi Dong was shaken. The reverence for Martial Souls she had developed since childhood left her feeling lost.

Are Martial Souls... really still useful?

Could it really be as the young man had said? Had the era of Martial Souls passed? Were times really different now...?

Only moments ago, she had even thought that, since this god was desperately short of Soul Power, those of them who possessed it could deliberately withhold payment and leave the god fretting. That would have been a way to punish the god.

But only now did Bibi Dong truly realize the position they were in.

If they didn't pay Soul Power to exchange for those five-star characters, even a six-year-old brat in the city who had just awakened a Martial Soul would soon be able to climb onto their heads and shit on them!

As long as they had Soul Power, even a six-year-old brat could come over and immediately exchange it for a four-star or five-star character!

The offerings' expressions were grim, and Bibi Dong's was grimmer still.

Just then, the army of Soul Masters following behind Spirit Hall stepped forward and raised their weapons, pointing them ahead.

The young man who had just defeated the Second Worship was still marveling at his own strength, but the next moment, a delighted smile appeared on his face.

The young man shouted, "You Soul Masters still think you can rule over us commoners now? Not a chance!"

"We've shed our old bodies and changed our bones! We're not what we used to be! And it's all thanks to Lord God!"

"You offended Lord God, and now you're finished! Spirit Hall is finished!"

The young man strode forward, and the citizens behind him who had just exchanged with Shen Luo for characters excitedly followed.

They released their characters one after another. Four-star characters appeared in midair, bearing down on Spirit Hall's people with tremendous pressure.

The offerings even retreated several steps in fear, not daring to withstand it head-on.

If one citizen could beat their second brother into such a state, how would they dare step forward?

The Third Offering frowned. "Insolence! You dare defy your superiors?!"

The young man grinned viciously. "Pah! We serve Lord God now! Who the hell are you?!"

Bibi Dong looked panicked.

This is bad. I should have stopped the Second Worship from trading threats with that young man!

Now these citizens are going to rebel using the abilities they just gained!

"I'm done writing."

Just then, Shen Luo stepped out from behind the curtain. He froze for a moment at the sight before him.

How is another fight about to break out in the short time I was gone?

Shen Luo asked, "What's going on here?"

The young man excitedly saluted Shen Luo and said:

"Lord God, these villains from Spirit Hall just tried to drive us away! I drove back the Second Worship who led them and taught him a harsh lesson! Please see the truth, Lord God!"

Shen Luo was a little confused. "Hmm?"

He looked toward Spirit Hall, only to see Bibi Dong and all the other offerings and elders waving their hands.

"We didn't do anything! The Second Worship started it all by himself! It had nothing to do with us!"

Everyone pointed at the Second Worship lying on the ground, quick to shift the blame.