Chapter 286: Surprise Attack on the Star Luo Royal Family
After the battle, Bibi Dong led her forces swiftly southward. Once they'd traveled roughly 100 kilometers, she ordered, "Everyone, rest here. Recover your spirit power, stamina, and heal any wounds."
With the order given, only Bibi Dong, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and Hu Liena remained as the others tended to their recovery.
Suddenly, Bibi Dong called out to the shadows, "Come out. I know you're there."
A dark figure flashed in the void, and Yang Potian appeared before them.
Bibi Dong's expression turned icy. "Yang Potian, what happened with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao? Were they dealt with?"
Yang Potian smiled slightly. "I handled them personally—do you think they'd escape? Rest assured, the Clear Sky Clan has been wiped out, leaving only Tang San."
Bibi Dong hesitated for a moment. "Di Tian and Bear Lord's strength was beyond my expectations. I didn't anticipate them being this powerful, especially Di Tian—his strength is simply unfathomable."
Yang Potian shook his head. "That was nothing. During the fight just now, I doubt Di Tian even used half of his strength. If he had been serious, the Spirit Empire would have sustained serious losses."
"Impossible. I fought him for so long—if he didn't even use half his strength, that's terrifying. Why is he so strong?"
"Soul beasts aren't like humans; they rely more on their bloodlines. Di Tian is a pure-blooded Black Dragon and theoretically the strongest being on the continent. Were it not for the limitations of the world's laws, he would have ascended to godhood long ago."
Bibi Dong fell silent, deeply troubled by this revelation. After a while, she asked, "If Di Tian is that powerful, can we still go through with our Star Dou Forest plans? If he intervenes, we might not come out ahead."
Yang Potian reassured her with a small smile. "Don't worry. Di Tian fears the gods, particularly a successor of the Rakshasa God like you. He won't reveal his full power. Besides, I'll be heading to Star Dou Forest with Qian Renxue. I also intend to find two specific soul beasts there—if they're still around."
"What kind of soul beasts would make you prioritize them?"
"The Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Both are extraordinary creatures. I've searched for them in the forest several times, but they always seem to evade detection."
Hearing these names, Bibi Dong's expression changed noticeably. "If we find those two soul beasts, I want the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger. Its attributes align perfectly with my martial spirit."
"Fine. Let's leave it to fate then. Capturing either of them won't be easy." With that, Yang Potian vanished into thin air.
Hu Liena, who had been silent until then, asked, "Teacher, what are the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion? Are they very powerful?"
Bibi Dong looked toward where Yang Potian had disappeared, her expression dark and wary. She let out a slight sigh. "Yang Potian has immense ambition—or perhaps an intense hunger for power. The Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger is a massive jet-black tiger, over eight meters long, and possesses six attributes: evil, space, time, lightning, power, and wind. Its intelligence rivals that of a human."
"The Three-Eyed Golden Lion possesses dual attributes of ultimate fire and ultimate light, along with an extremely rare power of fate."
"These two beasts are incredibly unique, their rarity and power surpassing even typical hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts."
Hu Liena grew quiet, taking this in. Eventually, she asked, "Teacher, didn't we have an agreement with Yang Potian to help us handle the soul beasts? Why didn't he assist us in the fight just now?"
Bibi Dong shook her head. "That agreement is only as binding as he wants it to be. He's already achieved his main goal, so following it to the letter is up to him. Besides, he views Tang Hao and Tang Xiao as greater threats to him than the soul beasts are. For us, too, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao are ultimately more of a threat than Di Tian."
Golden Crocodile Douluo then spoke up. "Bibi Dong, we have some wounded spirit masters from this battle. Should they return to Spirit City to recover? And what are our next steps for Star Luo City?"
After some thought, Bibi Dong replied, "Yes, send the wounded back to Spirit City, Golden Crocodile Douluo. I've also ordered Flame Eagle Douluo to stay behind to monitor any communications. News of the Heaven Dou Empire's fall mustn't reach Star Luo City before we do."
For the next few days, Bibi Dong's forces moved under cover of night. During the day, they rested and healed, while at night they traveled swiftly. Bibi Dong seemed determined to spare no expense, providing a seemingly endless supply of elixirs, with healing specialists on hand to assist with recovery. They were also aided by ample supplies and pre-arranged hiding spots, clearly part of a well-orchestrated plan.
After four days of this calculated advance, Bibi Dong's forces reached the outskirts of Star Luo City. Covering several thousand kilometers between Heaven Dou City and Star Luo City in such a short time was no small feat; even on horseback, it would have taken over a month. Some of the slower-moving defensive-type Spirit Saints had to be helped along to keep up with the rapid pace.
Upon arrival, they received further reinforcements, including additional Spirit Emperors and some Spirit Saints. Being the capital of the Star Luo Empire, it was fortified with a considerable military presence.
From his reconnaissance, Ghost Douluo confirmed that the Star Luo royal family was still oblivious to the fall of the Heaven Dou Empire. Star Luo City remained calm and unsuspecting.
After a day of rest outside Star Luo City, Bibi Dong's forces infiltrated the city under cover of night. Their mission was straightforward: eliminate the Dai royal family. Unlike in Heaven Dou, there was no Clear Sky Clan or Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to contend with.
With Bibi Dong's command, her forces struck the palace, with flying spirit masters and Titled Douluo plunging into the heart of the Star Luo royal palace.
The Star Luo royal family proved stronger than Heaven Dou's. Within minutes of the ambush, a thunderous tiger's roar echoed through the palace as the royals mounted their defense.
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