"You can eat the immortal herbs here."
Xiao Lin pointed to the immortal herbs growing around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Immortal herbs?"
"Forget it. Didn't you guys say you wanted to become gods? I'll just save these herbs for Yan Yan instead."
Hearing Xiao Lin's plan, Dugu Bo shook his head.
"Xiao Lin, can you take Yan Yan to become a god in the future?"
Dugu Bo suddenly asked.
Ever since he learned of these kids' ambition, Dugu Bo couldn't help but hope for a better future for his granddaughter.
"Of course."
Xiao Lin raised an OK gesture.
In his eyes, Dugu Yan had both talent and determination—certainly more than Ma Hongjun from the original timeline's Shrek Seven Devils.
With the help of an immortal herb, reaching Second-Class God level shouldn't be a problem.If she worked hard, even a First-Class God position wasn't impossible.
The only question was—whether there was a suitable divine seat for her.
"Phew!"
Hearing Xiao Lin's confident assurance, Dugu Bo felt as though he had just eaten an ice pop on a scorching summer day—refreshingly satisfied.
It was solid. She'd be fine.
As far as Dugu Bo was concerned, if anyone dared claim that Xiao Lin and the others couldn't become gods, he'd be the first to call it nonsense.
After all—Xiao Lin's group was only twelve years old,and two of them were already preparing to absorb their fifth spirit ring.
Such monstrous talent—even the Dugu Bo of the past could never have imagined that humans could defy heaven to this extent.
"Xiao Lin, take this. It's a record of my own experiences with spirit ring condensation."
Dugu Bo handed him a small notebook. "Though my experience isn't as refined as your grandfather's research, it should still be of some use—if only as a negative example."
"Alright."
Xiao Lin accepted it without hesitation.
He had the guidance of two Dragon Kings personally helping him; ring condensation wasn't a big issue for him.But Tang San and the others didn't have that luxury.
"Well then, since you're not heading back to Heaven Dou City for now, I'll go help Yan Yan get her fifth ring."
As soon as Dugu Bo finished speaking, his figure blurred into motion—a gust of wind and fire—and vanished before anyone could blink.
"Brother Lin?"
Tang San turned toward Xiao Lin after Dugu Bo left.
"What are you looking at? I'm tired. Going to bed."
…
Meanwhile—
In Spirit City, within the Douluo Hall of the Spirit Hall,a tall, black-haired man stood calmly before a massive angel statue.
He was Qian Daoliu—one of the strongest people alive.
"...A storm is coming."
Qian Daoliu frowned slightly, his eyes flashing faint golden light as he gazed up at the statue.
Though he rarely left the Douluo Hall,he was far from ignorant about the changes stirring across the continent.
In fact, his spiritual senses were sharper than most.
And recently, the person who had stirred unease in his heart was none other than—Bibi Dong.
Just a few days ago, he sensed a trace of evil emanating from her.
To someone like him—a former Grand Elder of Judgment—such darkness was as glaring as an ink blot on white paper.
Originally, Qian Daoliu had no ill will toward Bibi Dong.He knew full well that the matter between her and Qian Xunji had been Qian Xunji's fault first.
But now that a sinister power had awakened within her,Qian Daoliu realized she had inherited an Evil God's divine legacy.
He just didn't yet know which Evil God it was.
And without knowing her true backing,he couldn't act recklessly—otherwise, the world would know that the Angel Douluo of Spirit Hall was still alive.
"…Will I have to rely on Xue'er, then?"
Mother and daughter fighting each other…The thought made even him uneasy.
Still, Qian Daoliu had full faith in Qian Renxue's talent,and believed that once she became a god, she could defeat Bibi Dong.
But lately, Bibi Dong had been hunting ten-thousand-year spirit beasts,and might reach godhood before Qian Renxue—a result Qian Daoliu could never allow.
Otherwise, how would outsiders view Spirit Hall?Wouldn't they mock it—claiming that the Church that condemns heretics is led by a divine-level heretic herself?
No. He had to warn Xue'er.Tell her to stop wasting time "playing house" in Heaven Dou City.
He was certain—the moment Bibi Dong's evil aura leaked out,it was when her emotions had surged uncontrollably.
That meant—Bibi Dong had found a ten-thousand-year spirit beast.
Unless… she had done it deliberately to provoke him.
Did Bibi Dong think she was strong enough now to challenge him?
"Serpent Lance."
At his command, a figure appeared silently behind him.
"I'm here, Your Excellency."
It was Serpent Lance Douluo She Long, one of the two Titled Douluo assisting Qian Renxue (the other being Thorn Blood Douluo).
"I want you to deliver a secret letter to Xue'er."
"Yes, sir."
She Long accepted immediately.
This was the first time in years he had been assigned a personal task by Qian Daoliu himself.But he asked no questions—and vanished as swiftly as he came.
Soon, the vast Douluo Hall was empty again.
"Bibi Dong… whatever tricks you're planning, I'll take them head-on."
Qian Daoliu snorted coldly.
He had once believed in Bibi Dong—enough to make her Pope of Spirit Hall.
Yet she had chosen to inherit an Evil God's divinity.
Still, with the Angel God's Trial on their side,Qian Daoliu wasn't too worried.
Her test would never be as merciful as Xue'er's.And in the end, he could offer his life as the final sacrifice.
Even so, he was only willing to give Qian Renxue two years.
If she couldn't conquer the Heaven Dou Empire and subdue Emperor Xue Ye within that time—then there was no point in continuing.
At that very moment, Qian Renxue herself had no ideathat her perfectly stable operationwas about to be brought to an abrupt halt.
…
Elsewhere—
Inside the Papal Hall,
Bibi Dong sat reading through ancient tomes,her lips curling with satisfaction.
She had just found records of a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast—one that lived in the plains near the Star Dou Forest.
Its name: The Holy Soul King.
Unlike other divine beasts,the Holy Soul King lived alone—no other hundred-thousand-year beasts nearby.
That made it the perfect target.
Bibi Dong was determined to claim its spirit ring and bone for herself.
What puzzled her, though,was why the Spirit Hall's archives recorded this creature,yet Qian Xunji had never gone to hunt it.
If he had,he wouldn't have been severely injured by Tang Hao,and she wouldn't have had the chance to assassinate him.
But there was no point dwelling on the past.
Right now, she needed to summon Yue Guan and Gui Mei,and head to the Star Dou Forest to slay the Holy Soul King.
She'd learned from Qian Xunji's failure—and wouldn't act rashly until she was absolutely certain of success.
Still—the day she discovered the Holy Soul King's record,she had accidentally leaked her spiritual aura.
Others might not notice,but she knew too well that certain old man would.
Her cover was blown.She had to become a god before Qian Renxue.
Just like Qian Daoliu,Bibi Dong had come to the same ruthless conclusion.
Knowing the Angel Spirit's divine power was her natural nemesis,Bibi Dong made a cold decision—she would make sure Qian Renxue failed her mission to inherit the Heaven Dou throne.
Such a major setback would crush the girl's confidence,and prevent her from fulfilling the requirements for godhood in time.
"Don't blame me," she murmured softly."Blame that shameless father of yours."
(End of Chapter)