Chapter 65: Waiting for the Rabbit?
Somewhere within the Star Dou Forest—
Three figures moved swiftly through the woods, as agile as leopards.
At the front was a stunningly beautiful woman. Beside her followed a ghost-like shadow and a somewhat effeminate man.
These three were none other than Bibi Dong and her two trusted subordinates.
Bibi Dong wore a tight-fitting outfit that perfectly outlined her graceful figure. Her beautiful face, however, was filled with cold severity.
As they sped forward, the man—Yue Guan—asked,
"Your Majesty… the soul beast we found this time… could it be that Soft Bone Charm Rabbit that escaped from us before?"
Without turning her head, Bibi Dong replied,
"That's right. It's her. So be prepared—the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python should also be there."
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious.
If it were just a single hundred-thousand-year soul beast, the three of them could easily hunt it.
All they needed to do was use their martial soul fusion skill to restrain it, and then Bibi Dong would deliver the killing blow.
But this one was different.
This rabbit had already taken human form—and it had two hundred-thousand-year soul beast companions protecting it.
The question was… which one was Bibi Dong targeting?
Surely she wasn't planning to hunt all three?
That would be far too difficult.
Unless she had reached level 97 or above, it would be nearly impossible.
After all, as the ruler of the forest, the Titan Giant Ape could summon other ten-thousand-year soul beasts to assist.
If they were delayed, they could end up facing an entire wave of soul beasts—and might not escape at all.
Soul beasts might fight among themselves, but when facing human soul masters hunting them, they would unite without hesitation.
This, Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo knew very well—
Because they had witnessed it before.
Years ago, when Bibi Dong had just become a Title Douluo, she needed a soul ring.
She brought the two of them to the Star Dou Forest to hunt.
By chance, they encountered a hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Charm Rabbit.
(It was Xiao Wu's mother.)
At the time, it had a human child with it.
But as Title Douluo, they immediately saw through the child's true identity.
When they attacked, the hundred-thousand-year rabbit fought desperately, allowing the human-formed soul beast to escape.
After Bibi Dong killed it and absorbed the soul ring, Yue Guan stayed behind to guard her.
Meanwhile, Ghost Douluo went to track down the escaped soul beast—
Only to have it return with the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python.
If Bibi Dong hadn't already broken through at that time, the three of them might not have survived.
This time… there would likely be a fierce battle.
What they didn't know was—
Back then, if not for the sudden appearance of the Dark Devilgod Tiger, which drew the attention of the two beast kings, they would have faced three hundred-thousand-year soul beasts at once.
In that case, let alone hunting—escaping safely would have been uncertain.
Sensing their concerns, Bibi Dong said coldly:
"Yue Guan, Ghost Douluo—once we find them, immediately use your martial soul fusion skill. I'll capture the little rabbit and leave. Do not engage in prolonged combat."
The two sighed in relief.
"Understood, Your Holiness."
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python were not easy targets.
Even their fusion skill—Polar Stillness Domain—could only restrain them briefly.
And only briefly.
If Bibi Dong couldn't secure a kill within that window, they would gain nothing.
Moreover, the aftereffects of the fusion skill were severe.
After using it, Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo would be left with only seventy to eighty percent of their strength at best.
On top of that, Bibi Dong's soul power was currently fusing with the Rakshasa God's power, preventing her from using her full strength.
Rather than targeting the two beast kings, it was far more practical to aim for the human-formed rabbit.
Ever since that escape, Bibi Dong had been fixated on it, even sending people to search the Star Dou Forest continuously.
Finding it today was truly the result of persistence.
If not for the slow fusion of her divine power, she would have tried to kill all three this time.
A trace of regret flashed in her eyes.
Three hundred-thousand-year soul rings…
That alone could push her soul power to level ninety-five or even ninety-six.
And once her divine power fully merged—
Unless a god appeared, who on the continent could oppose her?
Even Qian Daoliu would no longer be someone she needed to fear.
After that, the three stopped talking and continued traveling at full speed while conserving their strength.
Meanwhile, on the other side—
Dugu Bo had already brought Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang into the inner region of the Star Dou Forest.
Meng Shu had reached level 80, a Soul Douluo.
At minimum, they needed a soul beast of fifty to sixty thousand years.
Such targets could only be found in the inner region.
At this moment, the Dragon Duke and Serpent Lady were battling a soul beast.
The creature shimmered with silver light, with a body as sturdy as a rhinoceros.
Its umbrella-shaped skull protected its neck, and three metallic horns protruded from its head.
It was a Twenty-Thousand-Year Iron Armored Steel Dragon.
Earlier, while they were searching, this unfortunate beast had rushed forward on its own.
Under the fierce assault of the Dragon Duke and Serpent Lady, it was completely helpless—like a chick being toyed with.
Meng Shu's dragon staff struck repeatedly, cracking its hardened armor as blood seeped out.
"Regretful Dragon Strike!"
With a loud shout, a golden dragon phantom coiled around the staff and smashed down.
A powerful surge of soul power kicked up a cloud of dust.
When it settled, the Steel Dragon's corpse lay still—
And above it floated a deep-colored ten-thousand-year soul ring.
Meng Shu sighed with regret.
"The age isn't enough… otherwise, it would have barely suited my dragon staff."
Standing atop a tree branch, Dugu Bo glanced at the battle below before losing interest.
His gaze turned toward the core region of the Star Dou Forest.
He knew that three hundred-thousand-year soul beasts resided there.
And according to the results from his life simulator, Bibi Dong should be arriving today with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to hunt soul beasts.
The only question was—
Would the simulation actually come true?
If they did appear, he might be able to follow behind and pick up some benefits.
After all, in the simulation, they arrived today.
But even if they didn't show up, it didn't matter.
Because…
He knew that the hundred-thousand-year rabbit would eventually go to a place called Notting City.
All he needed to do was find that place—
And wait for the rabbit to come to him.
Like waiting by a tree stump for a rabbit.