Chen Xin exited the alternate dimension. He still had three days left, so there was no need to rush.
"Didn't you directly undergo the divine inheritance, Chen Xin? You've passed your level two god trial, haven't you?" Qian Daoliu asked, puzzled. He thought Chen Xin would become a god directly.
Chen Xin didn't answer, since Qian Daoliu hadn't truly surrendered yet, and there was no need to reveal such a huge secret as ascending the divine rank. He walked toward Qian Daoliu and said, "Before I become a god, I have other things to do. Let's go back, Qian Daoliu. I think the battle between Xiao Tian and Bibi Dong should be coming to an end. If you don't want Bibi Dong to die, you'd better try to persuade her."
Qian Daoliu gave a bitter smile. "Chen Xin, you still don't understand Bibi Dong. Do you think she's the type to be persuaded? She'd rather die than submit."
"That's really a pity. Then today shall be Bibi Dong's death day." Chen Xin's killing intent exploded. Even if it meant breaking the promise of single combat, he would help Tianlin kill Bibi Dong. As long as she lived, the war between the Spirit Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would never end.
Qian Daoliu was silent. He could sense that Bibi Dong's aura was growing weaker; she had most likely already been severely wounded by Tianlin. Now, Chen Xin going to deliver the final blow would just save Tianlin some soul power.
At that moment, the sky was suddenly shrouded in immense darkness. The evil power Bibi Dong had unleashed with the Evil Spirit Pearl was already enormous, but now it had multiplied several times over.
Chen Xin looked at the sky in shock. Qian Daoliu forced himself to stand and said, "What happened to Bibi Dong? Why did she suddenly erupt with such evil power? It surpasses the holy power of my Angel Clan by a hundredfold! This power isn't something mortals can control, maybe even gods can't!"
"Xiao Tian!" Chen Xin could no longer remain calm. The power was simply too terrifying, far beyond even Tianlin's.
Without hesitation, Chen Xin flew toward Tianlin's battlefield. Qian Daoliu followed immediately. Though he didn't know what had happened, he knew he had to help Tianlin. Otherwise, with such a terrifying eruption of evil, the entire Douluo Continent would be plunged into catastrophe.
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The incident occurred while Chen Xin and Qian Daoliu were still fighting, just a few minutes earlier. Tianlin's relentless attacks had indeed severely wounded Bibi Dong.
Just as Tianlin was about to finish her with his ninth soul skill, a golden figure suddenly flew into the battlefield.
It was Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan. Tianlin was surprised—what was he doing here? With his combat strength, even the aftershocks of this battle could obliterate him. He had no place intervening.
But since he sought death, Tianlin would oblige. He unleashed his Heaven and Earth Origin Spirit Slash.
"Hehe, Jun Tianlin, today is your death day. Old Ghost and I will wait for you underground." Chrysanthemum Douluo grinned menacingly, making his Chrysanthemum bloom to its fullest. He was actually planning to self-destruct his martial soul to block Tianlin's attack.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's bond with Ghost Douluo was deeper than in the original story—he sacrificed himself without hesitation to give Bibi Dong a chance to defeat Tianlin.
But this time, the noble blossom's center was pitch black.
A massive evil power was hidden within the chrysanthemum's bud.
Noticing this, Tianlin instinctively tried to stop his attack, but it was too late. The Heaven and Earth Origin Spirit Slash was a god-level attack, far exceeding Bibi Dong's undead endurance and even Tianlin's control.
Ultimately, the Chrysanthemum, along with Chrysanthemum Douluo, was swept away by the blade.
But with the force of his self-destruction, Chrysanthemum Douluo managed to absorb part of the attack, allowing Bibi Dong's Undying Body to save her life, though she was gravely injured.
Not only that, but the evil power hidden within the chrysanthemum invaded Bibi Dong's body while she was helpless.
Chrysanthemum Douluo died with a smile, admiring his new master's foresight—he'd hidden the power in his martial soul, releasing it at Bibi Dong's most desperate moment, so she would be fully controlled by the Evil Sword Immortal.
Previously, Bibi Dong had never truly accepted the Evil Spirit Pearl's power. As long as she completely fused with it now, Tianlin would be doomed.
"Old Ghost, I've avenged you." Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled and turned to dust with his chrysanthemum.
Receiving the evil power, Bibi Dong recovered. When she opened her eyes, her aura changed dramatically—from noble and cold to utterly mad and evil.
"Hahaha!" Bibi Dong laughed madly. "This power is so wonderful, but it's not enough. Come to me, Evil Spirit Pearl!"
She summoned the pearl to her palm.
Realizing her intent, Tianlin tried to stop her, but he'd just used his strongest attack and was at his weakest. Luckily, he was much stronger than before and still had about 20-30% soul power left, soon able to recover.
But he needed time, and Bibi Dong would be able to fuse with the pearl in less than a second.
"No, Bibi Dong, you'll be completely controlled if you do this!" Tianlin shouted to warn her.
Bibi Dong ignored him, opened her mouth, and swallowed the pearl.
Instantly, black energy spread from her, shrouding tens of thousands of miles in darkness, plunging the continent into night.
This was the scene Chen Xin and Qian Daoliu witnessed.
Tianlin cursed, "Damn, it's too late! I didn't expect the Evil Sword Immortal to use Chrysanthemum Douluo as a pawn. I focused too much on Bibi Dong and the pearl, and overlooked this minor character. Now we're in real trouble."