"Radiant Phoenix? A fitting title, perfectly matching your martial soul."
"Xiao Feng came up with it. He decided on it a long time ago," Ling Yuan smiled brightly as she walked toward Lin Feng and Qian Renxue.
Her eyes flickered with a sharp glint. Hadn't she only been gone for a short while? Why had her spot been taken?
"Heh."
Bibi Dong chuckled softly, taking two steps back and gesturing for Ling Yuan to take her place. Yet, her aura didn't diminish in the slightest.
She calmly watched Ling Yuan, and for a moment, Lin Feng thought he saw a spark of lightning pass between their gazes.
Qing Luan glanced around. The Crimson Feather Falcon's territory was already sparse in terms of soul beasts, and the recent battle had scared away even the weaker ones. This place was indeed an excellent spot to set up camp.
"Ling Yuan, focus on consolidating your cultivation. We'll camp here tonight and continue the hunt tomorrow."
"Understood."
Qing Luan walked over to Lin Feng and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Crack...
A faint sound echoed.
"Kid, I heard you're quite the cook? Go on, take care of the Crimson Feather Falcon's remains. Make us a good meal."
Lin Feng's mouth twitched as he slipped out of Qing Luan's grip. This guy was definitely still upset about him stealing their "cabbage" (Qian Renxue) without visiting the elders earlier.
Crack.
Without changing his expression, Lin Feng reset his dislocated shoulder and began his daily cooking duties.
As the smoke from the cooking fire rose, the aroma of roasted meat filled the air.
Gulp...
Qian Renxue turned toward the source of the sound and saw Bibi Dong sitting on a log, her head turned away.
Tsk—
Mwah.
Qian Renxue, as if showing off, quickly walked over to Lin Feng and gave him a light peck on the cheek.
Bibi Dong lowered her eyes, a strange glint flashing within them.
Indeed, he was too outstanding. Why hadn't she met someone like him back then?
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"Everyone, come over. This side is ready, and this side will take a bit longer. Oh, and here's some sweet wine I brewed myself, with ice. It's decent. Over here are some fruits and desserts for after the meal."
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up, "Xiao Feng, why did you prepare so much?"
"Thanks to Golden Crocodile's belt, which can store living things. I prepared some food in advance."
"You're always so thoughtful. Love you."
Qian Renxue giggled and took the plate Lin Feng handed her.
One by one, everyone took their share. When it was Bibi Dong's turn, she paused for a long moment.
"Thank you..."
Lin Feng smiled, "It's my pleasure."
Bibi Dong returned to her spot, silently watching as Lin Feng walked back to Ling Yuan and Qian Renxue. Her grip on her chopsticks tightened.
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"Old Ghost, let me tell you, Xiao Feng's cooking is top-notch. After being with them for over two years, I've even gained some weight. When I returned to Spirit City yesterday, I found the regular meals almost unbearable. Hey, Xiao Feng! Give me a few more bottles of that seasoning!"
Lin Feng shook his head with a smile. This guy had just taken several bottles from him yesterday when they parted ways.
With a helpless sigh, he rummaged through his belt, "Everyone, take a few bottles. You can use them as dipping sauce or seasoning when cooking."
"This kid, who does he think he is? Does he think I care about a few jars of pickles?..."
Qing Luan muttered to himself, but after taking a bite of the food, his eyebrows rose, and he accepted a bottle from Lin Feng...
"Thank you, Xiao Feng."
Bibi Dong's lips curled into a smile as she propped her head up with one hand and accepted a bottle with the other.
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As night fell, the group set up their tents.
Ling Yuan, Qian Renxue, and Lin Feng shared one tent, while the others had their own.
With Qing Luan's superhuman perception as a Super Douluo, there was no need to worry about safety.
The night passed uneventfully, and the next day, the group headed to the Death Spider Emperor's territory to help Bibi Dong obtain her soul ring.
This time, the Death Spider Emperor had the honor of being hunted by three Titled Douluo and one Super Douluo. It could be said that it died a glorious death.
The Death Spider Emperor, known as the emperor of spider-type soul beasts, stood at the pinnacle of the soul beast hierarchy, a testament to its powerful bloodline.
This particular Death Spider Emperor was over 100,000 years old, placing its strength on an entirely different level.
Its upper body was covered in a layer of purplish-black armor, even its face hidden behind a shell. Beneath its two large, deep red eyes were four smaller ones, adding to its eerie and terrifying aura.
From its abdomen extended a massive spherical body, from which grew eight thick, green-haired legs covered in nauseating mucus.
Seeing the Death Spider Emperor in person, Lin Feng finally understood why Bibi Dong was so reluctant to use her martial soul's true form.
The current Bibi Dong was stunningly beautiful—noble, elegant, and serene. It seemed as though no amount of time could leave a mark on her.
Compared to Qian Renxue, she exuded a more refined and graceful charm. Though both were incomparably beautiful, their contrasting auras gave them unique appeal.
The crimson soul ring of the 100,000-year soul beast floated above the Death Spider Emperor's corpse.
A 100,000-year soul ring! In this era, it was a legendary treasure, the most coveted item in the soul master world.
And now, it was being absorbed by Bibi Dong, the most talented dual-martial soul possessor in a century.
It was worth noting that Bibi Dong had never consumed any immortal herbs, nor did she have the support of soul veins. Even the Rakshasa God's trials had only just begun, and the stingy Rakshasa God hadn't bestowed any blessings upon her.
Her ability to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring was entirely due to her own strength.
The soul ring configuration of yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, and red pulsed around her.
At the same time, her aura surged dramatically.
At one point, she opened her eyes, revealing a deep, blood-red hue.
A violent, malevolent, and evil aura suddenly emanated from her.
Boom.
Her energy erupted, sending a shockwave through the Star Dou Forest.
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Far beyond Douluo Star, in the vast expanse of space, at a certain spatial node.
This was a grand hall, dyed in blood and filled with malice.
On the throne sat an incredibly alluring figure. She opened her eyes and ran her delicate hand down her enchanting form.
"Heh, that inheritor I snatched from the Shura God has already reached the Titled Douluo level?
Hmm?...
Her mental state... has improved somewhat?"
The Rakshasa God frowned, carefully sensing the changes in Bibi Dong's emotions.
"So that's it. Heh, it's not that her mental state has improved, but she's simply shifted the anchor of her emotions to someone else.
In that case, I might as well help her along. Since she's already thinking this way, why hesitate?
Hehehe, Bibi Dong, I look forward to seeing what you'll do next."
For a moment, the space around the Rakshasa God twisted, revealing the horrifying visage hidden beneath her enchanting exterior.
Hideous, detestable.
This was the nature of Rakshasa God's power. Even she couldn't fully control it, and over time, the corrosive effects of the divine power had transformed her into this monstrous form.
The beautiful facade was her last disguise. As the inheritor she had taken from her nemesis, the Shura God, Bibi Dong held no favor in her eyes.
Instead, the Rakshasa God took pleasure in venting her frustrations and grievances on Bibi Dong.
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Back on Douluo Continent.
Bibi Dong's eyes cleared, and the voice in her mind that had once urged her to pursue Yu Xiaogang vanished forever. In its place was the name Lin Feng.