After Bibi Dong left, Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo approached to inquire at the Pope Hall.
Ju Douluo asked, "Pope, has the Great Tributor agreed to come out?"
Bibi Dong shook her head. "No."
Ghost Douluo frowned. "The Great Tributor is the strongest in the Martial Soul Hall, someone I respect, but I didn't expect him to be so afraid of the Apocalypse Black Dragon."
Ju Douluo agreed. "Indeed, being so afraid, the Apocalypse Black Dragon is truly terrifying. But if it were us, we wouldn't fear death."
Bibi Dong corrected, "The Great Tributor said he has his own plans. It's not about being afraid of death, so stop talking nonsense. Since you both said this, when the Apocalypse Black Dragon appears, I'll leave it to you two."
"Huh?"
Instantly, the faces of Ghost Douluo and Ju Douluo changed dramatically, and they both forced a bitter smile.
"This...this...we probably wouldn't last even a second," Ju Douluo recalled the terror of the Apocalypse Black Dragon, aware that even if he exerted his full power, he couldn't play any obstructive role against the dragon.
Ghost Douluo felt the same way; they would just be cannon fodder.
Though five years had passed, they remained stagnant, and at the Titled Douluo level, advancing by one level was extremely difficult—impossible to achieve even in ten years.
Moreover, both were at level ninety-five, and the difficulty between level ninety-five and ninety-six was not simpler than between Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo, it was a chasm they would never cross in their lifetime.
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, "Then should I face the Apocalypse Black Dragon?"
Although Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo wanted to nod, they dared not.
Ju Douluo said firmly, "Let Ghost block it then. After all, his Martial Soul is Ghost, and he's an Agile Attack Type."
Upon hearing this, Ghost Douluo was furious inside, silently cursing, "Yue Guan, I treated you like a brother, and you sell me out."
Ghost Douluo dared not, saying, "I can block it thereafter, but I need help; besides, the other bishops, Yue Guan must help. We're life-and-death brothers; naturally, we face hardships together, and there's the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dark Erosion."
Bibi Dong nodded and decided, "Then it's you two; when the time comes, Ye Yu is yours."
Ju Douluo was so angry he ground his teeth. After leaving the Pope Hall, he couldn't hold back anymore.
"You're really a good brother!" Ju Douluo glared at Ghost Douluo without a good temper.
"You messed with me first. If we must face it, we face it together." Ghost Douluo remained unfazed.
Yue Guan reminded, "Fine, then you act first. It's best to strike Ye Yu with a killing blow. If he dies, perhaps the Apocalypse Black Dragon won't appear."
"Okay."
...
At this moment, in the Xingdou Great Forest.
In the core area, by a small lake.
The lake water was clear, like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding greenery.
By the water's edge, a girl in a pink dress sat quietly under a big tree, hugging her knees, staring dazedly at the pond, lost in thought.
The girl's long hair, black and shiny like a waterfall, hung straight down.
Behind the girl was an enormous Giant Ape squatting there like a mountain, contrasting sharply with the girl's slender figure.
The Giant Ape gazed at the girl, its eyes full of gentleness.
This girl was Xiao Wu, and the Giant Ape was the Titan Giant Ape.
Xiao Wu had returned five years ago. At that time, the Giant Ape was happy but realized Xiao Wu wasn't very happy.
Whoosh!
The lake water surged, and a massive cow's head emerged from the water, its gigantic eyes glowing like lanterns. Beneath the giant cow's head was a python-like snake body, as it rose continuously from the water, towering some hundred meters tall.
This was clearly the Emperor of the Xingdou Great Forest, the Celestial Cyan Bull Python.
The Celestial Cyan Bull Python was concerned. "Sister Xiao Wu, it's been five years, and you're still this lonely. Do you want to go back?"
Xiao Wu nodded. "Yes, it's been five years. I feel like I need to go back."
The Titan Giant Ape was puzzled. "Sister Xiao Wu, is the human world so great?"
Xiao Wu shook her head. "Not because of the human world, but because of my friends. I haven't seen them in a long time."
The Titan Giant Ape was worried. "But it's very dangerous outside. Humans have discovered your identity, especially that group; outside, you'll be in great danger."
The Celestial Cyan Bull Python said, "That group has been looking for you. Not long ago, Old Two and I encountered some of those humans, probably from the Martial Soul Hall, and some escaped back, so they might already know where we are."
Xiao Wu said, "That means it's even more important to leave. Da Ming and Er Ming, you should also find a different place."
The Celestial Cyan Bull Python shook its head. "Let them come. However many come, we'll kill however many."
The Titan Giant Ape nodded, filled with resentment. "Right, and avenge Sister Xiao Wu! Back then, we weren't here, and Auntie..."
Speaking of this, Xiao Wu looked saddened.
The Titan Giant Ape promised, "This time, with us here, we won't let them harm you. Sister Xiao Wu, don't leave just yet; let us protect you. Your friends may be geniuses, but they're still young. Even if Ye Yu is a super genius, it will take time for growth. How about waiting ten years before leaving?"
The Celestial Cyan Bull Python said, "Yes, it's not that we won't let you go, but we're concerned about your safety. They can't protect you, but we can. Wait until they have the strength to protect you, then leave, alright?"
Xiao Wu was suddenly hesitant.
The Celestial Cyan Bull Python changed the topic. "Sister Xiao Wu, tell us about your experiences in the human world."
Xiao Wu nodded and began recounting her encounters with Ye Yu and Tang San and the events that followed.
...
At this moment, in the Vast Heaven Sect.
Ye Yu said, "Elder Qi, tell us about the third thing."
Elder Qi nodded and looked at Tang San, "The third task can be completed by either of you, and it will count as a success. Tang San, I require your Eighth Soul Ring to be a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring."
Upon hearing this, Tang San was shocked and horrified. The other direct disciples thought it was sheer fantasy.
The other four elders also felt it was impossible. As Titled Douluo, none of them possessed a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
They clearly understood how rare Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings were.
Tang San also knew the rarity of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, knowing that only three people had them. Moreover, Bibi Dong and his own father both had their Ninth Soul Ring as a Ten-Thousand-Year one, and his father's Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring came from his mother.
Not to mention how rare and hard to find Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts are, even encountering one, killing it would be extremely difficult, something only a handful of Titled Douluo could accomplish.
Elder Qi said, "Apart from relying on the sect, you can use any external help. We only care about the result. Complete all three tasks, and you will not only redeem yourself completely but also become the next Sect Leader."
Tang San nodded heavily, forcing out, "I can!"
Then, Elder Qi looked at Ye Yu, with a mischievous smile in his heart, "Aren't you extremely talented? Then I'll give you an even more impossible task."
Elder Qi said to Ye Yu, "As for you, who are far more talented than Tang San, your Seventh Soul Ring needs to be a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring! You're currently a Soul Emperor, meaning your next Soul Ring must be a Ten-Thousand-Year one!"
Suddenly, not only the direct disciples, but the other four elders felt it was sheer fantasy, and even Tang Xiao was taken aback. However, Tang San and Yuehua exchanged a smile.
Tang Xiao frowned, a bit angry, "Elder Qi, you're going too far. Do you think Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts can just be encountered or killed as one wishes? Let alone having the Seventh Soul Ring as a Ten-Thousand-Year one."
Elder Qi said calmly, "He is a super genius with Innate Full Soul Power at rank thirty. I...I don't see much problem with it."
Even he felt guilty saying this last sentence; after all, it's a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. However, this was the last task; the first two hadn't embarrassed Ye Yu, so this one must pose a challenge to him.
Elder Qi looked at Ye Yu, with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, and asked, "So, can you do it?"
Ye Yu shook his head with a sigh, "Ah."
Elder Qi laughed, "Can't do it this time, can you?"
Ye Yu sighed, "I'm truly disappointed. I expected more, but you mentioned the easiest one."
"What? The easiest?" Elder Qi was stunned. "What do you mean?"
Ye Yu said, "Because I've already accomplished this third task."
As he finished speaking, Ye Yu released his Martial Soul, and one by one, soul rings fell from above, surrounding him.
In an instant, the five elders, direct disciples, and Tang Xiao were all utterly shocked, their eyes wide and mouths agape, their pupils constantly contracting, their expressions shifting from shocked to disbelief, to utter daze.
They saw that around Ye Yu were six soul rings.
The first three soul rings glowed intense black, while the last three emitted a dazzling red light!
Six soul rings, black black black red red red!