Chapter 390: Bibi Dong's Unmatched Aggression Taking On Two at Once
To Han Li's surprise, after Qian Renxue's words, Bibi Dong, who had been in an aggressive stance the entire time, suddenly quieted down. Even the divine energy fluctuations around her weakened significantly. She looked at Qian Renxue as if seeing her daughter for the first time. In the past, no matter how terrible her attitude had been, Qian Renxue had never spoken like this. Now, Bibi Dong felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly and squeezed an unfamiliar pain.
Thanks to the Rakshasa God's ability to perceive malice and the Killing God Domain she had acquired from the Slaughter City, Bibi Dong could sense that Qian Renxue's emotions were incredibly stable as she spoke. There was no hatred emanating from her she was speaking like an impartial observer, merely evaluating the situation.
No, this was impossible. How could she not care? Even Bibi Dong herself cared deeply, so how could Qian Renxue not? Someone must have influenced her.
Qian Daoliu lacked the ability to make such a change happen, so there could only be one explanation for her daughter's transformation someone else had manipulated her.
Bibi Dong's gaze shifted to Han Li, her eyes filled with murderous intent. It had to be him. At this moment, she despised Han Li even more than Qian Daoliu.
Huh? Han Li met her murderous gaze and scoffed internally. As if he didn't have his own Killing God Domain.
But seriously, wasn't this a bit too much? They were mother and daughter arguing, so why was she looking at him as if he were the enemy? Did she think he was an easy target?
"Did he teach you to say this?"
Bibi Dong, in a rare display of maternal authority, spoke as if Han Li were some unruly brat corrupting her daughter.
"Bibi Dong, don't use that hypocritical tone with me. It only disgusts me and makes me want to kill you even more. Save that for Hu Liena she's your real daughter, isn't she?"
A flicker of displeasure crossed Qian Renxue's face as she raised the Angelic Sacred Sword in her right hand and pointed it directly at Bibi Dong.
For a moment, Bibi Dong was nearly driven mad with rage. Seeing Han Li barely suppressing a laugh only fueled her fury further.
"Very well. Since you've made yourself clear, I will no longer acknowledge you as my daughter. And if you want me to step down, you'll have to defeat me first."
"Thank you."
To Bibi Dong's astonishment, Qian Renxue actually looked relieved and sincerely thanked her.
Damn, that was insane. Han Li had to admit Qian Renxue's ability to taunt was on another level. So sincerity was the ultimate finishing move when it came to provoking someone? Lesson learned.
But could Bibi Dong even handle this?
As soon as the thought crossed Han Li's mind, he saw Bibi Dong completely snap.
A field of gray black energy, infused with purple red divine power, erupted from her body, rapidly expanding outward. The air filled with visible toxins and an overwhelming aura of death, instantly engulfing the entirety of Star Luo Palace.
The Death Domain?
Han Li had never actually seen Bibi Dong fight before, but based on what he knew, she had only just ascended and had yet to enter the Divine Realm. Her divine power and soul had not fully transformed, meaning she couldn't yet wield the full might of a god. She would still rely on her previous battle instincts.
That said, she was far stronger than most others. With twin martial souls, she possessed several near broken abilities. In a fair fight, she could easily crush Tang San and Qian Renxue.
Unfortunately for her, Han Li had not only powered himself up but had also boosted Qian Renxue. If she wanted to get to him, she'd have to go through her daughter first.
Sure enough, the moment she unleashed her domain, Bibi Dong lunged straight at Han Li, swinging the Rakshasa Scythe with lethal intent.
"Disperse."
A furious yet commanding voice rang out. In the next instant, golden light surged forth, covering the entire area. Bibi Dong's Death Domain was instantly purified and eradicated, leaving not a trace of the ominous black gray mist behind.
Qian Renxue had activated a divine technique one that could erase any non divine domains.
She was truly angry now.
First, she was a newly ascended god. She didn't realize that not all deities reached full power upon ascension. For Bibi Dong to think she could kill someone right in front of her using such a crude method it was an outright insult to her abilities.
Second, Qian Renxue was no fool. She could tell from Bibi Dong's words that she was blaming Han Li for everything, believing he had manipulated her. Bibi Dong refused to accept any fault of her own and completely dismissed the idea that Qian Renxue had changed due to her own experiences.
But Qian Renxue knew the truth. Had Han Li influenced her? Of course, he had but he was far from the main reason.
In reality, before they had openly confronted the issue, Han Li had barely even spoken about Bibi Dong to her. She was sensitive to such matters, and she had noticed this.
When she had sought him out for drinks, he had merely listened, barely offering any words of comfort. And when she had been struggling with how to face Bibi Dong, Han Li had simply left, refusing to return to Spirit City not because of fear or avoidance, but because he had taken others to undergo divine trials.
Thinking about it now, she realized he had always been considerate of her feelings.
In truth, with his strength, if Han Li had truly wanted to, he could have snapped Bibi Dong's neck at any time. Who could have stopped him? She, who had still been undergoing her divine trials? Her grandfather, who had already reached his peak and could progress no further?
Even now, Han Li needed faith power, yes, but did he truly need her? No. Qian RenSnow Empressdn't believe for a second that Han Li didn't have alternative plans.
The result? Qian Renxue had insisted on handling the matter herself, and Han Li had simply stepped aside, telling her he would only follow to ensure her safety and intervene only if absolutely necessary.
And Bibi Dong? She made no effort to conceal her intent to kill Qian Daoliu, yet she had the audacity to act as if she were some kind of motherly figure. Ha! What an honor.
Now, she was making her move yet she was targeting Han Li first? How could Qian Renxue tolerate that? She had already killed Bibi Dong once in her eighth trial; this was just a different setting.
Without hesitation, she attacked.
The Angelic Sacred Sword in her hand pointed forward, and the engravings on her divine armor erupted with brilliant light. The six wings she had previously folded behind her suddenly spread wide.
Centered around her, everything within a five meter radius was instantly consumed by golden flames, all energy converging at the tip of her sword.
"Angel's Light Slash."
Qian Renxue's lips parted slightly as she flicked her wrist, sending four golden sword beams flying. They crisscrossed midair, forming an X shape, slashing directly toward Han Li.
Yes she was attacking Han Li directly.
Bibi Dong had made the first move, so Qian Renxue had lost the initiative. But that didn't matter. If Bibi Dong wanted to kill Han Li, she would have to get close, so the best way to counter her was to attack Han Li as well.
Qian Renxue knew Han Li's strength well; she wasn't worried. Even if Bibi Dong dodged, Han Li would be able to handle it. After all, she envied his spatial abilities herself.
Han Li didn't move, seemingly frozen in shock, or perhaps unable to react in time.
But Bibi Dong wasn't as lucky.
Qian Renxue had attacked in fury, unleashing her full power from the very beginning. The purification of her domain had already affected Bibi Dong, causing a brief moment of stagnation.
That single moment of hesitation slowed her down just enough to put her within Qian Renxue's attack range.
Logically speaking, Bibi Dong had already gained some understanding of spatial power as a Super Douluo. After becoming a god, she should have been able to tear through space and forcibly relocate.
But strangely, after her ascension, she still found herself unable to rip through space. It was as if the spatial barriers of the continent had strengthened in tandem with her own power.
She now had two options: retreat quickly to escape the attack range or block the attack and forcefully kill Han Li.
Retreat? No.
Bibi Dong refused. She believed Qian Renxue had changed because of Han Li and Qian Daoliu's influence. If she retreated, wouldn't that mean she was yielding to Qian Renxue?
Between these two choices, she, who had always been dominant, could not accept backing down. She had to show Qian Renxue that even though they had both ascended, she was still stronger. Qian Renxue had no choice but to submit to her.
Once Han Li and Qian Daoliu were dead, once the Angelic lineage was eradicated, she would have all the time in the world to deal with Qian Renxue.
So, she turned and counterattacked simultaneously.
The massive purple black scythe in her hand swung silently. Above them, a vast purple light streaked down with the sweep of the giant weapon, forming a blade hundreds of meters long, slashing toward Qian Renxue's Angel's Light Slash.
At the same time, she extended her left hand toward Han Li, purple red Rakshasa energy weaving a strange formation in the air. An invisible gravitational force appeared behind Han Li, attempting to pull him directly toward Bibi Dong.
What was this, Universal Pull? Han Li scoffed internally. He recognized this ability Rakshasa God Technique: "Calamity's Doom."
Wasn't it supposed to crush its target with gravity? Why did it feel like she was trying to capture him alive?
And damn, Bibi Dong was bold she really intended to take on both of them at once? Han Li hadn't even planned on participating yet.
Oh well, since he was already here, he would have to get involved eventually. After all, the "hostage" was still in his possession.
Han Li smirked at Bibi Dong, his divine power surging as he abruptly plummeted toward the ground, as if resisting her gravitational pull with sheer force.
But his hand moved toward his waist, where a small blue bag hung.
As divine power infused into the bag, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Han Li, his arm bound by a thin strand of divine energy.
Who else could it be but Yu Xiaogang?
Han Li grimaced in mild disgust at having to touch him. To transport him, he had specifically placed him in a cloth bag, creating a temporary spatial pocket to carry him.
Before leaving Heaven Dou City, Han Li had thrown him in there. At that point, no one had cared about the kneeling figure in front of the palace anymore.
"Ah!"
As soon as he emerged, Yu Xiaogang found himself overwhelmed by the gravitational force, letting out a panicked cry.
Bibi Dong, despite not using her full strength since she had intended to capture Han Li alive to threaten Qian Renxue was still exerting power beyond the level of a Titled Douluo. How could a mere Spirit Elder like Yu Xiaogang endure such force?
"Xiaogang!"
Bibi Dong immediately stopped channeling energy through her left hand, a flicker of panic crossing her face. She hadn't expected Han Li to bring Yu Xiaogang along, much less use him as a human shield.
Yu Xiaogang, on the other hand, fell silent the moment he heard her voice.
It was Bibi Dong. Han Li had kept his word they had really brought him here.
His mouth hung open, making him look somewhat ridiculous, but as he turned toward the source of the voice, his eyes burned with hatred.
At that moment, Qian Renxue's and Bibi Dong's attacks collided.
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