Chapter 47 – Bibi Dong — I Will Strike, and Devour Gui Mei
Inside the grand hall of Spirit Hall, seven Worship Elders had gathered, with Qian Daoliu seated at the head.
After hearing the detailed report from Fifth Worshiper—Glowing Feather Douluo—and Seventh Worshiper—Demon Suppressing Douluo—everyone's expressions grew heavy.
No one had expected that these two peak experts, both Rank 96 Super Douluo, would suffer such a crushing defeat at the hands of Gui Mei and Yue Guan.
"It's my fault for being careless," Demon Suppressing Douluo said through gritted teeth. "I thought defeating Chrysanthemum Douluo would be easy… I didn't expect him to be so powerful."
Even now, he still couldn't shake the shame of his loss. His pride as a powerhouse burned within him, fueling his determination.
"If I meet that Chrysanthemum Douluo again, I'll definitely defeat him!" he declared, eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
A deep voice chuckled beside him. "Little brother, how many times have I told you not to underestimate your opponent? You just never listen. It's fine—failure is a good teacher. Next time, let's show him what our Coiling Dragon Staff can really do."
The speaker was Fifteen Ton Douluo, Demon Suppressing Douluo's twin brother. Like him, his martial soul was also the Coiling Dragon Staff, and his soul power was the same—Rank 96.
However, unlike his impulsive, hot-headed brother, Fifteen Ton Douluo was far more composed and steady.
Qian Daoliu glanced at the twins, his tone calm yet carrying authority.
"Demon Suppressing Douluo, Fifteen Ton Douluo is right. Learn from this. Recklessness will only lead to more humiliation."
"I understand," Demon Suppressing Douluo muttered. "But… the skill Chrysanthemum Douluo used wasn't a soul ring skill. Yet its power far surpassed any soul skill. Could it be… a soul bone skill?"
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly.
"From what you've described, that's highly likely. The soul bone he fused with may already have reached the hundred-thousand-year level."
"What? A hundred-thousand-year soul bone?"
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief.
At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke up, his deep voice rumbling through the hall.
"I once heard that deep in the core of the Star Dou Forest lives an extremely powerful soul beast—one with a natural domain capable of manipulating gravity itself. Its combat power is said to be terrifying. Could it be that they killed that beast?"
Qian Daoliu nodded thoughtfully.
"That's one possibility. They may have slain a powerful soul beast of the same type and gained the ability to control gravity through its soul bone."
"Even so," said Third Worshiper, Azure Luan Douluo, whose martial soul was the Azure Luan Bird, possessing both wind and soundwave attributes, and boasting Rank 97 soul power, "that could explain Chrysanthemum Douluo's sudden rise in strength—but what about Gui Mei? How do we explain his hundred-thousand-year soul ring?"
The room fell silent again. All eyes turned toward Qian Daoliu, waiting for his answer.
Qian Daoliu himself had once experienced something similar. His original soul ring configuration had been two yellow, two purple, and five black.
But after completing the Angel God's Eight Trials, his rings transformed into eight black and one red.
Even he couldn't fully explain the phenomenon.
Gui Mei's ninth ring had undergone the same mysterious transformation—from a ten-thousand-year ring to a hundred-thousand-year one—without any logical reason.
It didn't seem to be a divine reward… but if not, what else could have caused it?
After a moment of silence, Qian Daoliu finally shook his head.
"I'm not certain. Perhaps… it truly is related to a Divine Examination."
"Divine Examination?" Azure Luan Douluo's eyes narrowed. "You're saying Gui Mei might have become the successor of a god?"
"That's just my speculation," Qian Daoliu replied quietly. "But whatever the truth is, only they themselves would know."
Gui Mei had been gone from Spirit Hall for less than two years, yet in that short time, his soul rings had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
The sheer impossibility of it left everyone silent and unsettled.
For a brief moment, none of the elders spoke. Each of them was lost in thought, wondering what had happened to that man.
Finally, a deep, forceful voice broke the silence.
"They injured Glowing Feather Douluo and Demon Suppressing Douluo, and still have the audacity to walk away from Spirit Hall? How are we supposed to hold our heads high after that? I'll go deal with them myself!"
The speaker was Fourth Worshiper, Mighty Lion Douluo—a Rank 97 Power Attack-type Super Douluo, whose martial soul was the Flaming Lion.
He possessed a powerful soul skill that allowed him to exert control over all Beast Martial Soul Users below the Soul Saint level.
Arrogant and prideful, Mighty Lion Douluo had always refused to cooperate with others. He believed that his flames had a natural advantage over Gui Mei's Shadow Demon martial soul—and that alone gave him the confidence to claim victory.
Glowing Feather Douluo, however, interjected with a grave tone.
"Don't underestimate him. When I fought Gui Mei, he didn't even use his hundred-thousand-year soul skill. His strength is unfathomable—perhaps even beyond Rank 97."
The reminder only deepened the humiliation Glowing Feather Douluo felt. He had fought with everything he had and was still utterly defeated. The memory gnawed at his pride. He knew one thing for certain—until he grew stronger, he would never be able to defeat Gui Mei.
Qian Daoliu, after a long moment of thought, finally spoke.
"I understand how all of you feel. Gui Mei and Yue Guan left Spirit Hall without permission, and I already gave them a chance to return. They refused.
Since they've made their choice, they must bear the consequences."
His eyes swept across the elders, his calm authority silencing the room.
"However, the Continental Soul Master Tournament is approaching. The final stage will likely be held here in Spirit City. To ensure the tournament proceeds smoothly, we will postpone dealing with this matter until after it concludes."
The elders exchanged glances and nodded, agreeing with his judgment.
Qian Daoliu then decided that Bibi Dong needed to be informed.
When she received the report, her face twisted in disbelief and fury.
In less than two years, Gui Mei and Yue Guan had become so powerful that even the Worship Elders were defeated by them. To make matters worse, Gui Mei had acquired a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
The realization filled her with rage.
The ones who had betrayed her… had surpassed her. That, she would never forgive.
Bibi Dong stormed into the Elder Hall, her voice cold and sharp as she confronted Qian Daoliu.
"Grand Worship, what do you plan to do about this?"
"I've already said—I will handle it," Qian Daoliu replied evenly, his expression as calm as still water.
Bibi Dong's lips curved into a chilling smile.
"Good. But I'm not nearly as patient as you. Once the tournament ends—if there's even the faintest trace of them—I will personally take action."
Qian Daoliu gazed at her silently, his eyes reflecting a rare, complex emotion.
When did she become like this? The gentle, pure girl she once was had long been consumed—replaced by the ruthless, venomous woman before him.
"Prepare for the tournament, Bibi Dong," he said softly. "If necessary… I will act myself."
"Excellent." Her tone dripped with venomous resolve. "They dared to betray me—and the Spirit Hall. They even injured two Worship Elders. Death is too light a punishment for them!"
With that, she turned and strode out, her aura sharp and murderous.
In her heart, a decision had already been made.
No matter what Qian Daoliu did after the tournament, she would personally hunt them down.
Gui Mei possessed a terrifying dark attribute and a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. If she could devour him, her own strength would take a massive leap forward.
And that wasn't all—the hundred-thousand-year soul bone from Xiao Wu was also in their hands. She would reclaim it, no matter the cost.
Bibi Dong was currently undergoing the Rakshasa God's Trials.
She had already begun to suspect that the mutation in Gui Mei's ninth ring might be related to another god's inheritance.
And that, she would never allow.
She refused to let anyone—especially Gui Mei—ascend to godhood before her.
Even if it meant paying any price, she would eliminate him first.
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End of Chapter