Bibi Dong opened her weary eyes under the sunlight. She sat up, and as the blanket slid off her body, the events of the previous night rushed back into her mind.
"Ugh!"
A blush instantly swept over her entire being, flooding her with shame.
"You're awake."
Rei Ao walked up and handed her a skewer of roasted sea soul beast meat.
"Have something to eat."
"Mmm! Roasted fish like this is sooo good!"
Not far away, Lan Fozi was perched by the fire with a huge string of fish, devouring them without the slightest concern for appearances. Because her soul beast instincts dominated, she acted quite uninhibited. She had watched Rei Ao and Bibi Dong all night long, but it didn't bother her at allshe only felt their way of interacting was unusual, though they both seemed to enjoy it very much.
""
Bibi Dong took the skewer woodenly, holding the blanket in place with her other hand. She truly didn't know what to do. This man had taken her precious "first time." It was a transaction, yes, but she still didn't know how to face Rei Ao.
Rei Ao, on the other hand, acted as if he were used to this sort of thing. He sat down beside her casually and spoke of a matter he had clearly already considered:
"Bibi Dong, with the time I have left here, I plan to make you the new Supreme Pontiff."
"???"
Still shy and anxious, Bibi Dong felt her brain freeze.
"Become Supreme Pontiff?!"
"That's right."
Rei Ao beckoned Lan Fozi over.
"She wants to visit human cities and needs a suitable identity. I can't stay in this world forever. I'll make you Supreme Pontiff, and you can provide her with that identity. How about it?"
"Rei Ao-nii you're really going to leave?"
Lan Fozi clung to his arm sorrowfully.
While Bibi Dong was resting, Rei Ao hadn't been idle. He had fully claimed Lan Fozi as well, and didn't neglect her in the leasthe even gave her the power to protect herself. To soul beasts, his magic was like a divine treasure. In a short time, he had dramatically stabilized and boosted her cultivation.
[Name]: Lan Fozi
[Level]: 35
[Ability]: "Deep Sea Demonic Whale"
She already had cultivation on par with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, nearly reaching the hundred-thousand-year mark. That was why she admired him so much, calling him "big brother." In her eyes, no onenot even her parentshad ever treated her so well. And now that Rei Ao had also given her a sub-chat-group function, Lan Fozi knew he came from another world and had to return there soon, so she felt especially reluctant.
"Don't worry. If you miss me, you can always perform a trade to summon me back."
Rei Ao gently pinched her cheek.
"Mhm!"
Lan Fozi nodded obediently, without any tears or fuss.
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Chapter 304: Who Approves? Who Objects? (Bonus Chapter)
Bibi Dong calmed down.
She realized this also seemed to be a kind of trade.
Yet when her gaze fell on the pair interacting so intimately, a faint trace of envy flickered deep within her eyes.
She quickly composed herself.
Bibi Dong shook her head with a bitter smile. "I'm sorry, I might not have that kind of strength. Besides, the teacher you killed was the son of the Supreme Elder."
"I'm probably already on his must-kill list."
"As for your power, when I return next time, I can give you power. Until then, Lan Fozi can serve as your strength."
Just as Rei Ao finished speaking
Silence!
The air suddenly grew heavy.
Bibi Dong's eyes went wide with astonishment.
Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red!
She saw an extremely exaggerated set of spirit rings appear around Lan Fozi's body.
They were entirely different from before!
Five blood-red one-hundred-thousand-year spirit rings struck at Bibi Dong's mind like a storm.
"Last night I boosted her strength just a little, so she's now a bit stronger than your Supreme Elder," Rei Ao said.
""
Bibi Dong shuddered inwardly.
If it were this man, perhaps nothing was impossible.
"Well? Do you want to become the Supreme Pontiff?" Rei Ao asked with a playful smile.
""
She fell silent for a moment, gazing deeply into Rei Ao's eyes.
"Before I answer, can I ask you one question?"
"Go ahead," Rei Ao said without concern.
"When I'm no longer of any use to you will you abandon me?"
"Huh?"
He hadn't expected her to ask that. But his surprise lasted only a second.
Rei Ao gave his answer by leaning in and kissing her. Then he drew back and promised, "I won't abandon you. If you wish, I'm willing to look after you for a lifetime."
""
After the kiss, Bibi Dong's eyes softened. But she didn't nod. Instead, she shook her head. "I'll become the Supreme Pontiff."
She didn't give Rei Ao a direct reply, because she still needed time to make sense of everything that had happened. Yet there was one thing she was sure of: even if Rei Ao wasn't going to be her man, there would never be another.
"Alright," Rei Ao said, not forcing her to decide then and there.
It was just a deal, after all. Even he didn't believe it could instantly turn into genuine love.
"Well then, let's head to the Spirit Hall."
Spirit Hall, Main Hall.
Qian Daoliu radiated an imposing aura, his face grim after listening to someone's report.
Bibi Dong had disappeared!
He was certain her disappearance was related to his son's death.
"Find her for me! Even if she's at the ends of the earth!"
For the time being, Qian Daoliu had concealed the news of Qian Xunji's death. Right now, he just wanted to find Bibi Dong, learn the truth, and avenge his son!
"No need to look for her. I'm the one who killed your son."
A voice echoed throughout the main hall.
Qian Daoliu's gaze turned razor-sharp, locking onto Rei Ao, who had suddenly appeared. Bibi Dong was standing right beside him.
"So it really is you! Vile woman, prepare to die!!!"
Without any hesitation, he unleashed his spirit power, forming a giant hand that lunged toward the three of them.
"Get lost!!!"
Before Rei Ao could move, Lan Fozi stepped forward. With a single palm strike, Qian Daoliu's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly withdrew. The massive spirit-power hand was shattered by a surge of fierce energy.
Boom!
The wall behind him exploded as well. Steadying himself, Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes. An intensely dangerous aura came from Lan Fozi.
"Supreme Elder!"
Right then, figures poured into the hall, surrounding Rei Ao's group of three. Over a dozen individuals, each releasing the aura of a Titled Douluothere were even several Super Douluo among them.
"Surrender now. You've dared to kill my son, so you must stand trial," Qian Daoliu declared, confidently hovering in midair. Holy radiance descended, revealing his six-winged angel martial spirit and his "best-configuration" spirit rings:
Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black.
"Oh, so that's what Rei Ao-nii meant when he said spirit masters like to use their spirit rings to pressure people, huh?" Lan Fozi sniffed unhappily. "I can do that, too!"
Roooar!!!
Everyone in the main hall heard an earth-shaking beast's roar. Behind Lan Fozi, the image of a Deep Sea Demon Whale materialized, charging skyward.
"!!!"
Yet what truly made them quake with fear were her rings:
Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red!
Each one exceeded the supposed limits for spirit rings. Five of them glowed blood-red, exuding the savage might of top-tier spirit beasts. The entire hall fell silent as everyone stared at Lan Fozi in awe. Even Qian Daoliu paled in terror.
Impossible!
Not even he, who possessed no hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, nor Tang Chen, who was known to be exceptionally powerful, could possess such a monstrous array. Unless It was the result of a divine trial. His instincts told him that this was undeniably realthere was no mistaking the aura of a genuine ferocious beast.
"Who exactly are you people?!" Qian Daoliu demanded through clenched teeth.
No wonder Bibi Dong dared to kill her own mastershe had found an unimaginably powerful backer.
Rei Ao chuckled. "Never mind who we are. Dong'er has something to say to you."
"Dong'er" he muttered. Bibi Dong blushed at that familiar form of address.
Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward. "Supreme Elder, yes it's because of me that my teacher died."
"How dare you murder your teacer! Such wickedness"
Qian Daoliu, his anger flaring, was about to continue when the other Titled Douluo, suppressed by Lan Fozi's overwhelming aura, simply did not dare to stir.
Bibi Dong's face was filled with complex emotions. "Here's what happened. My teacher tried to force himself on me, and it was Rei Ao-sama who heard my plea for help and saved me."
"!!!"
Everyone was stunned. The Supreme Pontiff they had once revered had done something like that?
""
Qian Daoliu's blood surged, his old face reddening. Knowing his son's temperament, it certainly sounded like something Qian Xunji might do. That scoundrel! he cursed inwardly. Yet aloud he said, "Even so, you had no reason to kill your own teacher!"
"Hold on." Rei Ao cut them off. He only needed Bibi Dong to reveal the truth. More talk was pointless.
Rei Ao said plainly, "She didn't kill him. All Bibi Dong asked was to be rescued. It was my decision alone to kill your son, Qian Xunji, because I couldn't stand scum like him."
"You"
Qian Daoliu tried to question him further, but Rei Ao's gaze turned icy cold.
"I didn't come here to debate."
Then, in the blink of an eye
Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red!
Nine blood-red spirit rings appeared around Rei Ao.
A terrifying pressure descended on the hall.
Thud!
Qian Daoliu fell from midair as if his wings had been clipped.
"Pfft! Pfft!"
All the Titled Douluo around them, unable to bear the crushing power, dropped to their knees and spat blood. One after another, they stared in disbelief at those nine one-hundred-thousand-year spirit rings.
Rei Ao smirked. Indeedshowing off spirit rings in this world was a rush. Right now, he was thoroughly enjoying it.
Amid the awestruck looks from Bibi Dong and Lan Fozi, Rei Ao spoke in a frosty voice:
"From now on, Bibi Dong will be the new Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall.
"Who approves?
"Who objects?"
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Chapter 305: ...
"Who Approves?"
"Who Objects?"
All the Worshipers and other Title Douluo affiliated with the Spirit Hall shuddered.
Not a single person dared to speak up.
After all, that was a monster with nine 100,000-year spirit ringswho would dare so much as let out a peep?
One by one, they bowed their heads and pretended they hadn't heard anything.
Compared to the Spirit Hall, their own lives mattered more.
In the end, only Qian Daoliu stood up to make the final decision.
He rose to his feet again.
His gaze lingered on the dozen or so 100,000-year spirit rings surrounding Rei Ao and Lan Fozi, and a sense of old age washed over him.
But he was still aware of his own status and understood as well that this legacy was the real future of Spirit Hall.
With a stern expression, he shouted, "Don't even think about it!!!"
Smack!!!
The moment these words left his mouth, a coldness that reached deep into his soul froze everything that belonged to him.
Qian Daoliu's expression remained fixed in that last fierce glare.
His body pitched forward.
And the instant he hit the ground
Shatter!
The ice crystals broke into countless tiny fragments, each one translucent and glimmering, scattering across the floor in front of the feet of the other Title Douluo.
"!!!"
Their faces all went pale with horror.
Their entire bodies were trembling.
That mighty and invincible Supreme Elder had died for uttering a single sentenceso utterly and completely that not even a corpse remained.
They were both relieved and terrified.
Relieved that they hadn't rushed to take a stand,
Terrified of what fate might await them next.
As for Qian Daoliu, that old cootRei Ao didn't care in the slightest.
He was just trash at level 33, easily dispatched with a flick of the hand.
Rei Ao swept his gaze over the group.
"Who approves?"
"Who objects?"
Once again, that cool, clear voice struck their hearts like a heavy hammer.
Silence settled over the hall once more.
But this time, the silence lasted only a few seconds.
"I approve!!!"
It wasn't clear who was the first to shout.
Right after came a flurry of voices in unison: "We approve!"
Only then did Rei Ao nod in satisfaction.
"Lan Fozi, from now on, you'll be the Supreme Elder."
"Sure thing, Rei Ao-nii."
"Dong'er, I'll leave things here to you."
" "
Bibi Dong's expression was conflicted, a slight tremor of excitement in her heart.
She never expected that she would become the Supreme Pontiff just like that.
All of it was done by the gentle-faced man before her.
Only now did she realize that perhaps no one in the world could compare to him in omnipotence.
She nodded lightly.
"I'll do my best as Supreme Pontiff."
Rei Ao gently brushed aside her hair and said softly, "It's fine if you can't do it perfectly. Whenever you need help, just come to me."
And with that, he chose to return to his own world.
When the person before her vanished
Leaving only her hair, which he had just touched, swaying slightlyBibi Dong confirmed that Rei Ao was truly gone.
She pressed a hand to her chest.
The intensity of her reluctance was the strongest she had ever felt.
However,
Bibi Dong knew the mission Rei Ao had left for her.
She took a deep breath to calm her thoughts.
Then she turned around.
Her expression became cold and severe. In that moment, she was transformed.
"Everyone, prepare for the enthronement ceremony."
"Yes!!!"
No one dared protest.
Even if no one knew where Rei Ao had gone, there was still a mighty Limit Douluo by Bibi Dong's side.
" "
Rei Ao returned.
It was still in Mabel's room.
Only, things were awkward now.
Two pairs of eyes met face to face.
Staring into those clear-as-water eyes, Rei Ao didn't show the slightest hint of panic. He simply raised a hand in greeting.
