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"After two years in seclusion, she's even stronger now… Just how far has she reached? A Titled Douluo?"
The Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo silently exchanged glances, both sensing the overwhelming pressure radiating from Bibi Dong. Compared to two years ago, her aura had grown even more terrifying.
"Anything else?" Bibi Dong spoke again, her voice icy.
"Your Holiness, there is one more thing. Shortly after Qian Renxue became the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, she was taken as a disciple by Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan," the Chrysanthemum Douluo reported cautiously.
"Oh? It seems she's doing quite well in her disguise."
Bibi Dong's lips curled into an inscrutable smile.
"Anything else?"
"Nothing for now."
"Then you are dismissed."
The two elders practically fled from her presence.
Bibi Dong watched them leave before turning her gaze to the distance, a rare flicker of warmth crossing her eyes.
"Teacher! Teacher! You're finally out! I missed you so much!"
A petite figure dashed into the courtyard, her face lighting up when she saw Bibi Dong. She sprinted over and clung to Bibi Dong's arm like an excited kitten.
"Nana, your timing is impeccable."
Bibi Dong's cold demeanor softened slightly as she looked at the young girl.
"Of course! I've been counting the days until you finished seclusion!" The girl named Hu Liena grinned, hugging Bibi Dong's arm affectionately.
"Did you train properly while I was away? Hmm… Your soul power has reached the Soul Ancestor realm."
Bibi Dong's sharp senses immediately detected Hu Liena's progress.
"Teacher, you're too scary! I hid my aura so well, yet you still noticed!" Hu Liena pouted playfully.
"Tell me, what rank are you now?" Bibi Dong gently stroked Hu Liena's soft pink hair.
"46th rank! Not bad, right? I worked really hard!" Hu Liena boasted proudly.
"Not bad at all. Before I entered seclusion, you were only at the 38th rank. It seems you didn't slack off."
A rare hint of approval flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.
"Of course! I channeled all my longing for you into training. I didn't dare slack even for a moment!"
"Good. You've made me proud." Bibi Dong nodded. "Come, I'll take you out for a meal."
"Yay! Teacher is the best!"
That night, Bibi Dong left Spirit Hall alone, heading toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
After an unknown amount of time, she arrived at a secluded spot in the forest's outskirts—a place overgrown with weeds.
At its center stood a small, unmarked mound of earth. Bibi Dong pushed aside the tall grass, revealing a weathered nameless tombstone.
"Xiao Ming… I've come to see you again."
She sat beside the tombstone, gently brushing off the dust that had accumulated over the years.
Then, she took out two wine cups and began drinking alone.
"Xiao Ming… Sixteen years have passed. I miss you so much."
"Xiao Ming… I've reached the 99th rank, a Peerless Douluo. If you were still here, would you have reached this level too?"
She drank in silence, speaking to the tombstone as if it could hear her.
Flashback: Sixteen Years Ago
After the tragedy at Thunderstorm Village, Bibi Dong had hidden herself, waiting until Qian Xunji and the others left.
Lin Yongming's body had disintegrated, but his spatial soul tool remained. Bibi Dong collected his belongings and erected this nameless tombstone where he had fallen, burying his possessions here as a place to channel her grief.
Today was the anniversary of his death—the day she visited every year without fail.
The Path of Vengeance
Consumed by hatred, Bibi Dong sought power at any cost.
She ventured to the entrance of Hell Slaughter City, a place she had once visited with Lin Yongming.
For four years, she endured the horrors of that place, emerging as its conqueror. Freed from the city's soul power suppression, she broke through to the Soul Douluo level.
Instead of returning to Spirit Hall immediately, she headed to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain her eighth soul ring.
There, she also began adding rings to her second martial soul. During her hunt, she encountered a 100,000-year-old Death Spider Emperor, which became the ninth soul ring of her first martial soul.
After reaching the Titled Douluo rank, she temporarily halted her second martial soul's development and set out for Spirit Hall.
The Orphans
On her journey back, she stumbled upon two orphaned siblings—a five-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl.
On a whim, she took the girl as her disciple.
Return to Spirit Hall
Standing before the grand gates of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong's eyes burned with killing intent.
"Qian Xunji… I've returned."
She suppressed her murderous aura, forcing a smile as she climbed the steps.
"Halt! State your name! Unauthorized entry is forbidden!" The guards blocked her path.
"After four years in seclusion, Bibi Dong has come to pay respects to His Holiness the Pope."
The guards exchanged glances before one rushed inside to report.
Qian Xunji's Shock
Inside the Pope's hall, the guard knelt.
"Your Holiness, a woman named Bibi Dong requests an audience."
"What did you say? Repeat that name!"
Qian Xunji's pupils contracted. He stood abruptly, his voice sharp.
"Bibi Dong."
"Bibi Dong…"
Qian Xunji's expression darkened.
"She disappeared for four years… Why return now? Could it be… for revenge?"
"But no—four years isn't enough. Even if she reached the Titled Douluo rank, she'd be no match for me here."
He sneered.
"Let her in. I'll see what game she's playing."
Reunion
Bibi Dong stepped into the grand hall, her eyes locking onto the man she had sworn to kill.
For a split second, her murderous intent nearly erupted.
But she controlled it.
Instead, she smiled—the same obedient disciple from years past—and knelt on one knee.
"Your disciple, Bibi Dong, pays respects to her teacher."
"It's been a long time, Teacher… I trust you've been well?"
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