Chapter 199: Bibi Dong's Hunting List
"Tomorrow, Dugu Feng will appear," Bibi Dong said coldly. "His greatest strength lies in his Killing God Domain.
This domain, formed entirely from killing intent, initially weakens an opponent's strength by ten percent while increasing his own by ten percent.
As his spirit power rises, these numbers grow. By now, having possessed it for years, his enhancement and suppression rates will not be less than twenty percent.
In other words—in his domain, his power increases by twenty percent, yours decreases by twenty percent. That's a full forty-percent difference in effective combat power."
Her sharp words froze everyone in the room.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged tense glances. Behind them, the other five team members paled slightly.
So this was the power of a domain…
"Beyond pure amplification and suppression," Bibi Dong continued, her voice like frost, "Hu Liena—your charm skills won't work well on him. The taint of killing energy fortifies his willpower beyond that of ordinary spirit masters.
Simply put, Dugu Feng is your natural counter."
Hu Liena's expression grew grim.
"Teacher," she asked solemnly, "please instruct us. How can we win tomorrow?"
In her heart, Bibi Dong was omnipotent. If the Pope could clearly describe the opponent's advantage, then she surely had a way to overcome it.
"Your advantage," Bibi Dong said flatly, "lies in your superior spirit ranks.
You must rely on your Martial Soul Fusion to crush him utterly.
No tricks, no restraint—only raw power. Use your strongest attack the instant the fight begins. Do not give him time to react."
Her tone was cold and absolute.
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
The seven answered sharply, confidence restored by her assurance.
Indeed—they had two Spirit Kings and five Spirit Ancestors. That alone was their edge.
Why should they fear him? It was he who ought to fear them.
"Good. Rest now and prepare yourselves for battle."
With a dismissive gesture, she waved them out of the hall.
Once they had left, Bibi Dong's expression hardened again.
"Your Holiness," Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly spoke up. "There is something I must report."
"Speak," Bibi Dong said evenly.
"Today, during my close contact with Dugu Feng, I discovered something unusual—his aura resembles my own martial soul.
Yet his spirit is the Jade Phosphor Serpent, completely unrelated to my Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
Such resonance can mean only one thing—he has consumed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum itself.
Ancient records mention this divine herb. Its essence strengthens body and blood, refining the body to indestructible perfection.
His physique now rivals a Spirit Emperor's—perhaps even a Spirit Sage's."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's tone trembled faintly with excitement.
He had sought that legendary herb for years, yet even Spirit Hall's vast network had never found it.
And now, he sensed its aura on Dugu Feng.
The last time he had seen the young man outside Heaven Dou City, there had been no such resonance.
That meant Dugu Feng had consumed it recently.
At that revelation, Ghost Douluo's expression turned as dark as his name.
"If that's true, tomorrow will be extremely dangerous," he muttered grimly.
He knew firsthand the terrifying potency of the Chrysanthemum's energy.
Even Bibi Dong paused, contemplating.
"Interesting," she said softly. "It seems the Dugu Clan has produced a true prodigy.
If he continues to grow, his threat could rival even Tang Hao's."
Ghost Douluo's eyes flashed coldly. "Yang Wushuang must have been discovered by the Dugu Clan. They've meddled in our affairs more than once—it's time to remove them completely."
Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed with regret. "A pity. A youth who has consumed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum would have been the perfect disciple for me…
But alas, his ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire bind his fate to theirs."
According to Salas's intelligence, Dugu Feng was romantically involved with Ning Rongrong, the Glazed Sect's precious princess.
That made him an irreconcilable enemy.
"From this moment," Bibi Dong ordered coldly, "raise the Dugu Clan's threat level above the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Gather all possible intelligence on them."
"Yes, Your Holiness!" both Douluos answered in unison.
They understood what that command truly meant.
It was not mere reconnaissance—it required enlisting an Elder Hall Titled Douluo to lead a unit three times stronger than their target, ensuring instant annihilation if summoned.
"Ghost," Bibi Dong continued, "contact Thornfish Douluo. He and Flamehawk Elder will be responsible for the Dugu Clan."
"Acknowledged, Your Holiness."
The implication was unmistakable—she now viewed the Dugu Clan as a primary enemy.
The chosen duo fit the mission perfectly. Thornfish Douluo specialized in poison, while Flamehawk Douluo—whose beast martial soul was the Flame Hawk—commanded destructive fire.
Hawks were the bane of serpents. Fire devoured venom. It was a flawless pairing.
"And tomorrow's match?" Chrysanthemum Douluo finally asked.
"Let Hu Liena and Xie Yue handle it," Bibi Dong said lightly. "It's only three soul bones.
Even if they take them, I will make them spit them back out eventually."
She had tried once to recruit Dugu Feng outside Heaven Dou City. The boy had spurned her goodwill.
Now, there was no second chance.
Bibi Dong was not someone who admired talent twice.
If she could not have him—she would destroy him.
The Dugu Clan was now on her Soul Hunting List.
The next morning dawned bright and solemn.
Gemstone Academy's team marched proudly toward the Pope's Hall. The air was heavy and sacred.
No unrelated spirit masters were allowed entry.
In the front, the judging seats were filled—Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Dugu Bo, all Titled Douluo, presiding in person.
Beside them rested the three grand prizes: the ultimate soul bones of the tournament.
Spirit Hall's team stood waiting, Xie Yue and Hu Liena calm yet eager, confidence radiating from their eyes.
"The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament—Final Match—begins now!
Both teams, to the stage!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice rang clear across the arena.
This was no exhibition—just a pure clash between the two strongest academies. Winner takes all; loser leaves with nothing.
"Victory!"
The seven members of Spirit Hall shouted in unison, their aura surging skyward.
Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum, and Ghost Douluo all smiled with satisfaction.
This was their proudest creation—Spirit Hall's future.
But in the next instant, their smiles froze.
"Where's Dugu Feng?"
The audience murmured too.
The Gemstone Academy team stepping onto the stage—seven fighters—did not include Dugu Feng.
Instead, five Spirit Ancestors and two Spirit Elders led by Ning Rongrong stood proudly in his place.
Bibi Dong spun sharply toward Ning Fengzhi.
"This is the finals! Has Gemstone Academy given up?"
Not only was Dugu Feng missing—even the other two Dugu Clan spirit masters, Dugu She and Dugu Mo, were absent.
For a brief moment, she believed they had forfeited.
Then… she thought better of it.
That man would never do anything without purpose.
(END CHAPTER)
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