Madness flickered uncontrollably in Bibi Dong's eyes.
She would give the Clear Sky Sect a surprise.
Of course, besides the Clear Sky Sect, there was also the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and all forces opposing the Spirit Hall.
Everyone, including Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Hu Liena, Yan, and Xie Yue, believed she was doing this to assert dominance.
In reality, she had deeper plans.
Bibi Dong composed her excited emotions. The battle with Tang Hao had given her even more confidence.
She had already begun hunting Spirit Rings for her second Martial Soul while simultaneously undergoing the God Test. Her strength would grow extremely quickly.
Bibi Dong felt the day for full-scale action was approaching!
She landed on the ground and walked toward Ning Fengzhi.
Her previously calm expression had now turned somewhat furious.
"Head Ning, how did the Soul Masters of the Clear Sky Sect absorb their Spirit Rings? Where did their rapid cultivation resources come from?"
Her accusatory voice arrived before she did.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo beside Ning Fengzhi tensed up immediately.
With Sword Douluo's perception, there were quite a few Titled Douluos nearby.
Ning Fengzhi's face remained calm, but he felt somewhat disappointed inside.
In his view, the Clear Sky Sect losing two or three Titled Douluos would best serve the interests of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
He could accept the Clear Sky Sect having three, or even four Titled Douluos.
But seven Titled Douluos in the Clear Sky Sect had already crossed his bottom line.
Unfortunately, Tang Xiao was too patient—no major conflict had erupted.
Ning Fengzhi had just been shocked by Bibi Dong's strength, but since she hadn't captured Tang Hao and didn't dare storm the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate, he now felt the Spirit Hall was merely bluffing.
"You couldn't even take down the Clear Sky Sect. There's no way you'd dare move against us now."
Maintaining his composure, he said, "The Clear Sky Sect's strength is all based on rumors. To this day, there's no confirmation they have seven Titled Douluos. As for how they obtained their cultivation resources—Your Holiness has already executed so many soldiers and officials guarding the Soul Hunting Forests. Surely you already know. It's simply due to lax governance by the two empires. Your Holiness has already punished them for it!"
"Let's hope so. The Clear Sky Sect sealed their mountain gate to atone for the sins Tang Hao committed over a decade ago. If they can't uphold this promise themselves, I'll help them fulfill it. Any faction daring to assist the Clear Sky Sect will be an enemy of my Spirit Hall!"
Bibi Dong seemed to have lingering anger, as if she was embarrassed and furious over Tang Hao's escape.
"Your Holiness can rest assured. After this lesson, the officials guarding the Soul Hunting Forests will surely be more diligent!"
Ning Fengzhi remained as steady as an old dog.
Bibi Dong nodded and turned her gaze to the others.
Suddenly, her eyes locked onto Dugu Feng. Calmly, she said, "This must be the Dugu Family's genius who defeated Yan, correct?"
Dugu Feng was startled. What was Bibi Dong planning?
"Greetings, Your Holiness!" Dugu Feng humbly bowed.
Bibi Dong suddenly smiled. "No wonder you could defeat Yan. You've been to Slaughter City—and walked out alive. Among those who've emerged from Slaughter City, only two remain in existence. You are the third."
Dugu Feng was dumbfounded. Was Bibi Dong part bloodhound? Her perception was terrifyingly sharp.
"I originally thought the most promising talents of the younger generation were all in our Spirit Hall. Today, I discovered that some actually reside in the Heaven Dou Empire.
In a few decades, the Dugu Family will gain another Titled Douluo!"
Bibi Dong smiled, offering generous praise.
Her words instantly drew the attention of everyone present toward Dugu Feng.
Those present all knew what Slaughter City was—a place where one could enter but never leave, a place that had devoured countless geniuses.
At Dugu Feng's age, he had already been to Slaughter City and walked out alive.
What had he gained inside? Rumors spoke of great opportunities there.
For a moment, everyone was curious.
Dugu Shuo's mood darkened slightly. Had he known, he wouldn't have let Feng'er come.
With a great battle erupting outside the city, he had sent Dugu Feng to observe, hoping to expose him to the level of combat between Titled Douluos.
But he hadn't expected Bibi Dong's sharp perception.
The moment they met, she had detected the Slaughter God Domain hidden within Dugu Feng.
Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred, and he suddenly asked, "May I ask, Your Holiness, who are the other two who walked out of Slaughter City?"
"One of them is Tang Hao," Bibi Dong answered directly.
Tang Hao wasn't much of a surprise—after all, he was one of the rarest geniuses the continent had seen in decades.
Once one of the Twin Stars of Haotian.
A man who, upon just reaching Titled Douluo, had hammered the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall to death.
"As for the other..." Bibi Dong smiled mysteriously and did not continue.
"Could the other be Your Holiness herself?" Dugu Feng ventured.
Bibi Dong did not answer directly. Instead, she said, "The rewards from Slaughter City are great, but they are only the beginning. If you wish to further enhance what you've gained, you may come to the Spirit Hall and seek me out!"
Her words were almost an admission—the other person was indeed herself. Otherwise, why would she invite Dugu Feng to find her?
Bibi Dong nodded to the others before departing with Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the rest of her entourage.
Dugu Feng cursed inwardly. Bibi Dong had shamelessly exposed his hidden trump card in public.
He was only at the Soul Expert level, yet she had already set her sights on him.
A tree that stands too tall will be toppled by the wind.
Being a genius was one thing, but Bibi Dong had directly elevated Dugu Feng to the same level as Tang Hao and herself.
That was nothing short of setting him up for destruction.
Once Bibi Dong left, the others turned their curious gazes toward Dugu Feng.
What did it mean to see someone in a new light?
This was it. Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Dugu Bo, Ge Long, Ye Qingxin, and Feng Bailong—all of them now regarded him differently.
Dugu Feng was someone they had watched grow up.
They had already held him in high esteem, but now they realized it still wasn't enough.
Especially Dugu Bo, whose expression darkened, lost in thought.
Dugu Feng considered for a moment. Since his secret was out, he might as well reveal everything.
He cupped his fists and said, "Slaughter City is a legacy left behind by a powerful figure. The trial to inherit it is slaughter—killing the other entrants.
That alone isn't particularly terrifying.
What's terrifying is that even Titled Douluos are restricted there, unable to use Soul Skills.
They can only rely on physical strength and Soul Power.
The brutality of it, esteemed uncles, you can well imagine.
Passing the trial grants one a Domain, known as the Slaughter God Domain.
The reason I succeeded was thanks to my family's poison. In a place where Soul Skills are unusable, poison is the most efficient means of killing!"
Dugu Feng explained everything frankly. Bibi Dong's intention was clearly to make him a target for all.
But the Slaughter God Domain skill would inevitably be exposed sooner or later.
He had already utilized his Killing Intent during his battle with Yan.
Now that others knew about it, he could freely use it in future fights without reservation.
The mysterious Slaughter City had its veil lifted through Dugu Feng's words.
The restriction on using Soul Skills left everyone astonished—a Soul Master without Soul Skills was nothing more than a tiger with its fangs pulled, wasn't it?
No wonder so many geniuses who had entered Slaughter City in the past never emerged again.
(End of Chapter)