Chapter 259: Parting and Gift
Xiao Ruier paused slightly, looking at Tang Chuan's anxious yet determined profile. Without hesitation, she immediately said, "Then I'll go back with you!"
Hearing this, Tang Chuan's steps halted abruptly. He turned around, his eyes serious as he looked at Xiao Ruier, raising his hand to stop her:
"No, Ruier, it's too dangerous."
"Although my strength is much greater than it was a few months ago, the Spirit Hall is still powerful. If we encounter a strongman like Bibi Dong again, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you. The conflicts in the human world are far more complex and cruel than those in the forest."
"You're safest staying in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"No!" Xiao Ruier stubbornly shook her head, her golden eyes filled with unwavering determination. She said in a deep voice, "I must go back with you!"
"Wherever you are, I will be there! I'm not afraid of danger!"
Looking at the unwavering determination in her eyes,
Tang Chuan was both moved and anxious, and was about to try to persuade her again.
"Whoosh—!"
A sharp sound of wind breaking suddenly rang out, followed by a powerful pressure descending. Di Tian's tall figure appeared before the two like a ghost.
His gaze fell directly on Xiao Ruier, carrying an undeniable authority, and he said, "Ruier, you can no longer be willful and follow him to the human world."
"After all, this time, I can't secretly leave the Star Dou Great Forest like before to protect you in secret."
Saying this, Di Tian's gaze swept towards the outer edge of the Land of Great Calamity, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Not long ago, news came from the outer edge that traces of human Title Douluo activities had been discovered, their intentions unclear. In this turbulent time, I must remain here and cannot leave easily."
Then, Di Tian's gaze turned to Tang Chuan, and after a moment of contemplation, he made arrangements.
He raised his hand and gently patted Tang Chuan's shoulder, saying in a deep voice,
"Well then, it's indeed worrying to let you return to Heaven Dou City alone. I'll have the Crimson King go with you to the human world later."
"With the Crimson King by your side, ordinary Title Douluos won't be a threat to you."
"If you encounter a crisis that even it can't handle, it can immediately take you away or notify me. This is much safer than having Ruier go with you."
As soon as Di Tian finished speaking, a deep roar came from not far away, and a massive crimson figure tore through the air, shooting towards their direction.
Di Tian's arrangement considered Tang Chuan's safety, ensured the stability of the Star Dou Great Forest's core, and prevented Xiao Ruier's adventure—it was truly comprehensive.
"Thank you, Beast God!" Tang Chuan looked at Di Tian and nodded solemnly.
Hearing this, Xiao Ruier still seemed somewhat uneasy. Her beautiful face was filled with worry and dissatisfaction. She frowned, her golden eyebrows furrowing, and insisted,
"But... even with Uncle Crimson King accompanying him, with his strength alone, if the Spirit Hall sends multiple peak Douluos to attack, I'm afraid they can't completely guarantee Tang Chuan's safety, right?"
She knew well that the Spirit Hall's strength was far greater than just one or two Title Douluos.
Seeing Xiao Ruier's worried, almost overflowing concern, Di Tian's usually stern face showed a rare hint of almost helpless gentleness. He then comforted her,
"Ruier, I understand your concerns. However, you can rest assured about this."
His gaze returned to Tang Chuan, his words carrying a hidden meaning.
"Don't forget, this kid has my reverse scale. When necessary, I can use the connection between myself and my reverse scale to remotely infuse him with a portion of my power."
"Although it can't be sustained, it will be enough to boost his strength dramatically in a short time, enabling him to cope with crises. Those so-called peak Douluo in the human world, even if multiple people gang up on him, will absolutely not be able to pose a real threat to his life under these circumstances."
Hearing Di Tian's promise, Xiao Ruier's heart finally settled down a little.
She knew that Di Tian never spoke recklessly, and since he said so, Tang Chuan's safety had gained a solid guarantee, and naturally, there was no longer any danger to his life.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Ruier looked at Tang Chuan again, her golden eyes filled with deep affection and concern.
The next second, she said no more, her slender hand gently waving.
Instantly, a flash of golden light! A dragon-headed spear, its entire body seemingly cast in gold, its design ancient and majestic, appeared in her palm—the Golden Dragon Spear!
"Tang Chuan, take this Golden Dragon Spear. It resonates with my will, and perhaps… it can help you when necessary." Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Ruier directly handed this divine weapon, which was also extremely important to her, to Tang Chuan, her voice gentle.
"Okay."
Looking at the Golden Dragon Spear Xiao Ruier offered, a warm current surged in Tang Chuan's heart. He didn't refuse, nodding gently.
Then, he stepped forward and embraced Xiao Ruier, whispering in her ear,
"Wait for me to come back."
After a brief embrace, Tang Chuan released her. He then reached out and steadily took the heavy Golden Dragon Spear.
Holding the Golden Dragon Spear, Tang Chuan took one last, deep look at Xiao Ruier, as if trying to etch her image into his heart. He then turned, his gaze resolute as he looked towards Heaven Dou City.
At that moment, the Crimson King had arrived outside the cave. He let out a low growl, signaling his readiness.
Di Tian nodded slightly to him.
The group exchanged glances, then hesitated no longer. The next second, Tang Chuan and the Crimson King blurred into two streaks of light, one red and one blue, speeding towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
…
Meanwhile, in Spirit City, at the Papal Palace.
Inside the spacious and solemn hall, Bibi Dong sat high on the Papal Throne, her face beneath her purple-gold crown cold and expressionless. She was listening to a report from a cardinal below.
"Your Holiness, the operation last night was a resounding success. We have severely damaged the foundation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and completely annihilated it!" A cardinal bowed deeply, giving a detailed report on the battle against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School during the Soul Hunting Operation.
"In this battle, we killed over 4,400 direct and indirect Soul Masters and their associates from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Among them, 37 were Soul Saints or higher, and over 300 were Soul Kings or Soul Emperors! We seized countless supplies and gold Soul Coins, and most of their castle has been burned down."
The cardinal's voice carried a hint of suppressed excitement, which quickly turned solemn.
"Our side also paid a price, losing 572 Soul Masters, including one Title Douluo-level elder who perished, nine Soul Saint-level bishops who fell, and fifteen who were seriously injured."
He glanced cautiously at Bibi Dong's expression before continuing,
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Sect Master Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, with the desperate protection of some remaining disciples, managed to escape with serious injuries. Their whereabouts are currently unknown, and we are searching for them with all our might. Sword Douluo Chen Xin was severely injured and lost an arm in the attack of four Title Douluos, and his whereabouts are also currently unknown."
"After this battle, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is practically defunct. Its accumulated power over many years has suffered a devastating blow, and there is absolutely no possibility of recovery in the short term!" the Cardinal concluded.
Bibi Dong listened quietly, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of her throne. Her eyes showed no emotion regarding her side's losses, as if they were merely a string of cold numbers.
It wasn't until she heard that Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong had escaped with serious injuries, and that Chen Xin had lost an arm, that she became truly moved.
Her brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"Several leaders escaped, but they still left behind a threat."
"However, it's alright. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is no longer a concern. Issue the order to intensify the search and eliminate their remaining forces outside."
"Yes, Your Holiness!" The cardinal respectfully accepted the order and slowly withdrew from the hall.
Just then, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, standing beside Bibi Dong, stepped forward, bowed, and asked, "Your Holiness, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been largely dealt with. So, should we continue the Soul Hunting Operation and eliminate the remaining targets?"
"Or should we first head to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt down those two 100,000-year-old soul beasts?"
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