"Yes." Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly responded.
Bibi Dong rested her cheek on her hand and gave a calm, indifferent "Mm," her expression cold as she signaled for Chrysanthemum Douluo to leave.
Seeing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo said, "This subordinate takes his leave," before swiftly exiting the Pope's Hall.
Once outside, he let out a long sigh.
Recalling Bibi Dong's icy gaze, the chilling aura and majesty she exuded, he couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
As one of Bibi Dong's closest aides, he knew exactly what kind of person she was.
To those useful to her, she would allow them to fully utilize their talents.
To those useless to her, she could discard them at any moment.
Most importantly, the sheer pressure of her overwhelming strength was too much for him.
It made him feel insignificant in her presence, as if she could obliterate him with a single move at any time.
"No, I should leave the Spirit Hall for now and head to the Star Dou Great Forest to search for a 100,000-year soul beast."
Compared to facing Bibi Dong just now, Chrysanthemum Douluo felt that hunting a 100,000-year soul beast would be far safer than staying in the Spirit Hall.
With that, he hurried back to his quarters to gather supplies, intending to inform Ghost Douluo before departing the Spirit Hall.
But just then, a woman with short orange hair happened to be walking toward the Pope's Hall.
Tall and graceful, with an enchanting charm, she was none other than Bibi Dong's disciple, Hu Liena.
"Elder Ju!" Hu Liena called out as she saw Chrysanthemum Douluo rushing away.
"My dear Nana, are you here to see your teacher?"
At the sight of Hu Liena, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression softened, his demeanor turning gentle and coquettish.
Hu Liena, accustomed to his mannerisms, nodded. "Yes, I have some questions about my cultivation that I'd like to ask her."
Recalling Bibi Dong's earlier state, Chrysanthemum Douluo advised, "Nana, I'd suggest not going in right now. Your teacher today…"
He trailed off, unwilling to continue.
Today's Bibi Dong seemed even colder than usual, though he wasn't sure why.
Having watched Hu Liena grow up, he didn't want her to risk provoking Bibi Dong's displeasure and facing unforeseen consequences.
Hu Liena, however, paid no heed. After exchanging a few words with Chrysanthemum Douluo, she entered the Pope's Hall to find her teacher.
Strangely, Bibi Dong was nowhere to be seen.
"How odd, where's Teacher?"
Hu Liena was puzzled.
Chrysanthemum Douluo had clearly said Bibi Dong was inside earlier.
What Hu Liena didn't know was that after Chrysanthemum Douluo left, Bibi Dong had teleported to the location of her Rakshasa God trial.
Now, within a dark, shadowy space, Bibi Dong was submerged in a massive square pool filled with inky-black water.
The liquid, saturated with negative emotions and evil energy, continuously eroded her body.
Bibi Dong occasionally winced in pain, yet she endured, allowing the tainted waters to envelop her completely until she sank beneath the surface.
This black water was part of the Rakshasa God's seventh trial.
She had to withstand the corrosive effects of this condensed malice and evil energy while maintaining her sanity, ensuring she wouldn't be fully corrupted.
Successfully completing this process would mark the end of her seventh trial.
Afterward, her body would be reforged by the Rakshasa God's divine power, transforming into a new vessel—or rather, a preliminary divine body.
Today was the final and most crucial step.
Gurgle…
Bubbles rose from the black water.
Submerged within, Bibi Dong felt as though her soul had separated from her body.
Her original form seemed to dissolve entirely, merging with the liquid.
Then, as a surge of Rakshasa God's divine energy filled the space, her melted body reformed, identical to before, and her soul reintegrated with it.
Once her soul and body fully synchronized, her rebirth was complete—her mortal flesh had ascended into a preliminary divine vessel.
Her power had undergone a monumental transformation.
A long time later, Bibi Dong's flawless figure emerged from the pool.
At this moment, she was completely unclothed.
Her long hair cascaded down her back, framing her exquisite face.
Her slender, swan-like neck, full and perky breasts, narrow waist, shapely legs, and voluptuous peach-like rear were all breathtaking.
Even the pristine, delicate triangle below was so perfect it tempted one to kiss every inch of her.
A surge of soul power then materialized around her, gradually forming two alluring white undergarments that adorned her body.
She examined her hands, then the rest of herself, a satisfied smile appearing.
"So this is a divine body? Even in its preliminary state, it's several times stronger than before."
Bibi Dong was thoroughly pleased.
She then checked her eighth trial.
Upon reading its contents, her brow furrowed slightly.
The eighth trial required her to fully refine the Rakshasa God's divine weapon and absorb it into her body.
However, due to her current limitations and the weapon's unique nature, the refinement process would be fraught with difficulty.
The Rakshasa God's weapon contained immense divine power and evil energy, forcing her to divert part of her strength to suppress it.
As a result, her power would be suppressed below the 95th rank until the refinement was complete.
Failure would strip her of any chance at godhood.
Of course, her current strength hadn't yet reached the 99th rank.
If it did, the refinement would proceed faster, and her chances of success would rise.
"I must accelerate my search for a 100,000-year soul beast."
As a twin-soul wielder, Bibi Dong still had vacant soul ring slots.
Absorbing another 100,000-year soul ring would elevate her to the 99th rank, allowing her to face Spirit Hall's Grand Elder, Qian Daoliu, without fear.
She had already ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo to handle the matter—she could only hope he wouldn't disappoint her.
Putting aside her thoughts, Bibi Dong began her eighth trial.
Meanwhile…
At the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, it was already 8 p.m.
Tang Yin arrived outside Ah Yin's office to find her.
To her surprise, Ah Yin wasn't there.
Instead, inside was the captivating beauty, Liu Erlong.
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