NOVEL WEB Chapter 84: chapter 84
"Well, now that things have come to this, let's drop this matter for now. But I tell you, if you lose to Tianlin again next time then you will all go to the Lost Grand Canyon to train for three years!" Bibi Dong's voice was cold and stern
Everyone let out a sigh of relief,but the fear lingered. The Lost Grand Canyon was known for being a place where only the toughest survived and the thought of spending three years there was enough to shake anyone.
"Teacher, do you know what Tianlin's abilities are? Why could he restrain Yan and me? Even my brother's and my soul fusion technique was useless against him?" Hu Liena asked and determined to understand more about her opponent This defeat was a deep humiliation and she swore to avenge it with Tianlin's blood.
"According to what you've said, Tianlin is indeed extraordinary. Nana, your charm didn't work on him because he has a soul bone protecting his body, and it's a head soul bone that boosts his mental strength."
"As for the flames that Yan used to attack him, they disappeared due to the attribute suppression. He likely possesses ultimate fire. And his third soul skill, Flow of Purity removes status effects. Your martial soul fusion with Xie Yue relies on status-type abilities so it's naturally restrained by him."
Bibi Dong and with her sharp insight, deduced Tianlin's abilities with impressive accuracy. The only error she made was assuming that Tianlin possessed a head soul bone when in fact it was an external one—something exceedingly rare.
"Now, if we use your charm on the other two instead of Tianlin, we should easily defeat them. As for Yan, if he uses earth instead of fire, he won't be restrained by Tianlin's powers. Your brother should be able to deal with Tianlin, as long as he doesn't rely on the fusion technique. With his soul power above level 40, even a soul master in their thirties shouldn't be able to handle him" Hu Liena reasoned. Her sharp tactical thinking was evident as she worked through the possibilities.
"What Nana says makes sense. We were simply tricked this time. We won't lose to him again next time."
"My Moon Blade will definitely cut off his head next time!" Xie Yue and Yan, having regained their confidence and were more determined than ever. Ghost Douluo, standing to the side, nodded silently. Hu Liena was truly exceptional and despite the loss, she had helped them restore their fighting spirit.
"Now, let's talk about the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. It's the second-largest sect in the world, with four Douluo. They've surpassed the original Haotian Sect" Bibi Dong shifted her focus to more pressing matters. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan had become a formidable force.
"Your Holiness, don't worry. Even with four Douluo they're still far behind our Spirit Hall" Yue Guan reassured
Bibi Dong gave Yue Guan a sharp look "Don't be foolish. Remember, among their four Douluo, there's Sword Doulou Chen Xin, who excels in attack, Gu Rong, who specializes in defense, and Dugu Bo, who is unmatched in group battles."
"No matter how many Titled Douluo we have, it won't matter to them. Dugu Bo, with the Snow Swan Kiss, can poison and kill all Titled Douluo below Super Douluo level." Bibi Dong had originally planned to deal with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan's four Titled Douluo in the future, but this would require a shift in her strategy. Her highest-ranking subordinates Yue Guan and Gui Mei, were no match for Dugu Bo. She wondered if she would have to take matters into her own hands.
However Bibi Dong quickly dismissed that idea. The next ten years were crucial for her to inherit the throne of the Rakshasa God and She couldn't afford to let anything derail her long-term goals. There was only one path forward so she turned her gaze toward the Worship Hall and in the future, she might need to make a significant sacrifice and call upon those there to help deal with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
"Forget it, you all may leave now I need to think this through" Bibi Dong commanded "By the way, Nana, stay behind."
As the others left, Gui Mei hesitated before asking "Your Holiness, should we still keep our promise to give the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan the ten-thousand-year-old gemstone soul bone?"
Bibi Dong slammed her staff onto the ground "Humph, you said that in front of all the major Clans and Sects and the Tiandou royal family. Do you think we can go back on our word? We still have three thousand-year gemstone soul bones in our storage. Send one to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan, but not the head!"
The head is the most suitable place for gem-type soul bones and Bibi Dong knew that sending them a head soul bone would only serve to strengthen them. By sending one to a different part of the body then she hoped to minimize the impact on their strength.
"Yes!" Gui Mei quickly agreed eager to avoid further angering Bibi Dong.
Once everyone had left Bibi Dong turned to Hu Liena "Nana, I know you said those things just to restore Xie Yue and Yan's confidence. But ask yourself what are your chances of winning against Tianlin if you face him again?"
Hu Liena lowered her gaze As expected, she couldn't hide her true thoughts from her teacher "The chance of winning is less than 50%. As time goes on, it will only decrease."
She took into account Tianlin's overwhelming talent Despite the ten-level gap he had already outclassed them and once he caught up in level then there would be no hope left.
"Indeed" Bibi Dong agreed "I never imagined that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan would produce such a genius. Apart from him, I'm afraid no one else in this world can compete with him. What a pity..." She couldn't help but think of Qian Renxue, whose talent was equally impressive and yet, their relationship was far from friendly—it was more hostile than anything else.
"Nana, your talent is extraordinary. You must believe in yourself" Bibi Dong suddenly took out a royal blue head soul bone "Absorb this."
Hu Liena was startled "Teacher, what is this?"
"It's the wisdom skull of condensed spirit, from a spirit beast over 50,000 years old. It's one of the best spirit-related soul bones. Since Tianlin has surpassed you in mental power due to his soul bone, you should be able to turn the tables with the same advantage." Bibi Dong's voice was filled with conviction.
This soul bone had originally been intended as a champion prize for the Continental Soul Master Elite Competition, but Bibi Dong decided to give it to Hu Liena ahead of time to ensure her victory over Tianlin in the future.
"Thank you, teacher!" Hu Liena was overjoyed She knew how precious this soul bone was and once absorbed then her mental power would skyrocket, and she would no longer be at a disadvantage against Tianlin.
With renewed confidence Hu Liena declared "Tianlin, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, just wait. I, Hu Liena, will make you pay the price!"