Everything happened in an instant. The moment Bibi Dong was devoured, she lost herself.
It was like falling into endless darkness.
This sensation felt familiar to Bibi Dong.
Ah, right—Na'er had told her that her External Soul Bone, the Fox Tail, had been devoured in the same way, and the feeling was identical.
It was as if her entire body was being sucked away.
The experience felt both brief and eternal—rationally, she knew it lasted only a moment, but spiritually, it seemed she might never wake again.
As the Six-Winged Purple Light Wings detached, Bibi Dong shuddered, feeling intensely cold.
By then, her Ninth Soul Skill had finally completed its effect, fully restoring her body. Unfortunately, the External Soul Bone on her back was gone.
Her body felt as weak as after a severe illness.
Even her mental reflexes had slowed.
"Boom!"
"Crash!"
Violent sounds erupted as several attacks struck Bibi Dong.
Seizing the opportunity while she was dazed, Sword Douluo and the others launched their strongest assaults at her.
Amid the chaotic barrage, Bibi Dong's body shattered into fragments.
This shocking scene instantly terrified Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others.
Even while battling Dugu Bo, they had kept most of their focus on Bibi Dong.
They never expected that the Pope, who had been radiating imposing momentum moments before, would suddenly fall into a stupor after being struck by the Titan Giant Ape.
"Your Holiness!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo cried out immediately.
Was Bibi Dong dead? Of course not.
Having lost her External Soul Bone and the skeletal energy within her body, Bibi Dong had already suffered severe internal injuries.
Caught off guard by the combined attacks of Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Tang Xiao, her body was utterly shattered.
But Bibi Dong's Undying Body took effect once more.
In mere moments, she restored her Martial Soul Avatar form.
"Pfft!"
No sooner had her body recovered than Bibi Dong vomited a mouthful of blood.
She turned around, glaring furiously at the fleeing Titan Giant Ape.
"It was you! You devoured Na'er's External Soul Bone, and now you've taken my Six-Winged Purple Light Wings!
I thought it was an Evil Soul Master, but it turns out to be an Evil Soul Beast!"
Bibi Dong was enraged.
However, the Titan Giant Ape, having regained most of its strength with the help of the Emerald Dragon Snake, was now brimming with confidence.
"You are the true Evil Soul Master! Our Spirit Beast heritage contains information about the Godhood you inherited—the Rakshasa God, isn't it? The one who controls evil energy.
You are the most wicked Soul Master on the continent! Facing death, and yet you still slander me!"
The Titan Giant Ape roared in human speech, charging forward without hesitation.
Strike while the iron is hot!
The Sky Blue Bull Python bellowed and followed the Titan Giant Ape into the assault.
He truly hadn't realized when his second brother had gained such powerful abilities, capable of harming Bibi Dong with those golden threads.
But then it dawned on him—it must have been the work of that hidden monster.
Judging by Bibi Dong's reaction, her injuries were undoubtedly severe.
The Sky Blue Bull Python felt invigorated; they must kill Bibi Dong.
Sword Douluo and the others felt the same.
They discovered that Bibi Dong had already used that miraculous soul skill three times in a row to restore her body.
How many more times could she use it?
The group coordinated with the two spirit beasts and launched another assault on Bibi Dong.
This time, the Titan Giant Ape no longer needed to hold back. With its internal injuries completely healed, it unleashed its peak combat power.
This sent a chill down Bibi Dong's spine.
She was undoubtedly clever. From the moment the Titan Giant Ape was poisoned by her, she had gained a deep understanding of its capabilities.
The Titan Giant Ape absolutely could not produce those golden threads.
Which meant there were other enemies lurking nearby.
It must be that hidden Evil Soul Master.
The one skilled at devouring external soul bones.
The one who had devoured Na'er and Tang San's external soul bone, and now, somehow, had even taken her own external soul bone.
Feeling the loss of vitality within her body as if she had suffered a severe illness, Bibi Dong was absolutely certain it was the work of that Evil Soul Master.
"Who are you, hiding in the shadows, stealing my external soul bone?
I understand now! You commanded these two spirit beasts to appear in the Star Dou Great Forest to lure me here!
Having them appear repeatedly in the Star Dou Great Forest also attracted the fools from the Clear Sky Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Then you made our two sides meet here for this fierce battle.
While you reap the benefits, stealing my external soul bone!
Who exactly are you?"
Bibi Dong's thoughts grew clearer and clearer, actually piecing everything together.
She roared in fury, both to vent her anger and to force the hidden Evil Soul Master to reveal a flaw—she wanted to kill them for revenge.
Blood trickled from the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth, clearly showing she was suffering in the battle.
Yet she still spread her spiritual power throughout the Star Dou Great Forest, determined to uncover this hidden enemy.
Unfortunately for her, the enemy was Dugu Feng—how could she possibly identify him?
Moreover, under the protection of the Core Pearl, the Emerald Dragon Snake left no trace whatsoever.
Though Bibi Dong received no response, Sword Douluo, Tang Xiao, and the others were all inwardly astonished.
Unconsciously, they diverted part of their spiritual power to survey their surroundings.
Based on Bibi Dong's earlier strange behavior, they sensed that an Evil Soul Master was indeed hiding nearby.
Tang Xiao's eyes instantly turned blood-red.
Could the enemy who stole Xiao San's external soul bone be lurking right here?
This time, they had even been used—used to deal with Bibi Dong, only for that enemy to steal Bibi Dong's external soul bone as well.
Tang Xiao warily scanned the surroundings but naturally found nothing.
He shot a hostile glance at the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Python.
These two spirit beasts definitely had some connection to that hidden Evil Soul Master.
Perhaps, as Bibi Dong said, these two spirit beasts were acting under the Evil Soul Master's orders to lure them here.
The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Pangolin secretly sighed in frustration—they were victims too.
The two 100,000-Year Soul Beasts also grew slightly more vigilant. They had now become the targets of everyone's suspicion.
Suddenly, the two beasts were startled!
They saw Bibi Dong, after enduring a combined attack from the group, suddenly flee toward the edge of the battlefield.
Her subordinate Chrysanthemum Douluo and the other four Titled Douluos had also, unnoticed, maneuvered to the battlefield's periphery.
As Bibi Dong approached, the six immediately regrouped.
Bibi Dong shot a fierce glance back, then swung a Rakshasa Demon Scythe attack toward Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Shuo, and the others.
Then, with her five subordinates, she swiftly fled toward the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Having lost part of her vitality, her body was extremely fragile, and the Divine Power she had accumulated within her was completely depleted during the previous battle.
Evil Soul Masters were lurking in the shadows, watching intently.
Bibi Dong caught the scent of death. If she continued to fight while severely injured, the hidden Evil Soul Master would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to devour her.
She was someone who knew when to advance and when to retreat. With no other choice, she had to flee while she still retained some strength.
(End of Chapter)