In front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
As Lin Yuan and his group vanished into thin air like a miracle, the terrifying divine might that had suffocated everyone finally dissipated.
"Phew..."
Gold Crocodile Douluo slumped onto the ground, panting heavily without any regard for his image.
"I survived..."
He had fought many tough battles in his life, but this was the first time he felt his life was completely in someone else's hands, being played with.
The other few Revered Elders were not much better off, their faces pale and their clothes soaked with cold sweat.
Meanwhile, in the center of the square.
Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong, who was slumped on the ground, her expression dazed, and a hint of complexity flashed in her golden eyes.
After a moment of hesitation, she took that step.
She walked up to Bibi Dong and, for the first time, proactively extended her hand to her nominal mother.
"..."
Bibi Dong was slightly startled. She looked up at the fair, slender hand before her, and the young, proud face that bore some resemblance to her own.
Her eyes were somewhat unfocused.
Just now, at the moment Lin Yuan's sure-kill strike was about to descend...
It was this daughter, whom she had neglected and even hated for over twenty years, who had unhesitatingly stood in front of her (but was stopped by Qian Daoliu).
At that moment, a crack appeared in Bibi Dong's heart, which had long been frozen by hatred and darkness.
"You..."
Bibi Dong opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found her throat felt blocked.
She hesitated for a moment, then finally extended her trembling hand and grasped Qian Renxue's hand.
Warm, firm.
This was the only feeling in Bibi Dong's heart.
Qian Renxue gently pulled, helping Bibi Dong up from the ground.
Neither of them spoke, but a subtle, unprecedented atmosphere flowed between the mother and daughter.
Perhaps, this was what they called 'blood is thicker than water'.
Bibi Dong stood steady. For some reason, she felt an unprecedented sense of relief in her heart.
The hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and Spirit Bone, which had contained her countless efforts (one of the Rakshasa God's trials), were gone.
But along with them, it seemed, was a huge stone that had weighed on her heart for many years.
"Bibi Dong."
At this moment, Qian Daoliu also walked over. Seeing this scene, he felt greatly comforted, and his tone softened a few degrees.
"Lin Yuan merely retrieved something belonging to his disciple's mother, and chose not to kill you. You should feel fortunate."
"This might also be a new beginning."
"Although you've lost your Spirit Bone and spirit ring, don't be too disheartened."
"Tang Chen's hundred-thousand-year Asura Torso Bone is of extremely high quality. It can perfectly compensate for the loss of your Right Leg Bone, and even surpasses it."
"Absorb it first to stabilize your injuries."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong glanced at the Spirit Bone, her expression already returned to its usual coldness.
She did not refuse, merely saying faintly, "I know."
She had to take this Spirit Bone.
Not only to recover her strength, but also to have the power to protect herself in the future!
"Then, regarding Canglan Academy and this Lin Yuan, what do you plan to do, Elder Brother?"
Gold Crocodile Douluo leaned over, his face full of worry.
"He has already become a god, and his disciples are spread across various major forces on the continent. If our Spirit Hall wants to unify the continent in the future, we will inevitably clash with these people."
This was also the most pressing concern for all the Revered Elders.
A force possessing a god-level expert was simply a Sword of Damocles hanging over Spirit Hall's head!
Qian Daoliu shook his head, his gaze profound as he looked in the direction where Lin Yuan had disappeared.
"This matter cannot be rushed."
"Moreover, now is not the time to consider it."
"After this Heavenly Ranking List completely concludes, we will make a long-term plan."
"Right now, the most urgent task is to recuperate and improve our strength!"
Just as everyone was still worrying about the future.
In the sky, the golden heavenly screen, which had been silent for a moment, once again erupted with dazzling light!
The previously suppressed atmosphere was instantly broken!
[spirit beast domain ranking list, now announced!]
[Rules: For Spirit Beast Domains of the same species, the one with the highest cultivation will be listed!]
As these two lines of golden characters appeared, the entire Douluo Continent, and even the intelligent Spirit Beasts in the endless seas, instantly erupted in excitement!
"Roar! It's finally our turn!"
"I knew it! We Spirit Beasts also have face!"
"Hahaha! I want to be on the list too!"
In the Star Dou Great Forest, myriad beasts roared, their voices shaking the nine heavens.
And in the sea area near the distant Sea God Island.
A graceful, enormous shark, whose body was entirely grayish-white, was joyfully leaping out of the sea, stirring up thousands of waves.
It was none other than the Devil Spirit Great White Shark King — Xiao Bai!
"Here it comes, here it comes! My Domain will definitely make the list!"
Xiao Bai's intelligent big eyes were full of anticipation.
As the Sea God's mount and the guardian Spirit Beast of Sea God Island, although its cultivation was only a hundred thousand years, it was still a renowned figure in the Sea Spirit Beast community!
"Hmph, those land Spirit Beasts' Domains definitely aren't as good as mine!"
Just as Xiao Bai was happily daydreaming, the ranking list on the heavenly screen finally updated!
[spirit beast domain ranking list, 23rd Place: Demon Shark Domain]
[Owner: Clan Leader of the Devil Spirit Great White Shark Clan — Xiao Bai]
[Affiliation: Sea Area / Sea God Island]
[Domain Effect: When the Domain is activated, Xiao Bai can fully control the seawater within its range. It can command the seawater to squeeze enemies from all directions, restricting their movement; it can also condense water currents to form a defensive barrier against attacks, and can use the seawater to propel itself, greatly increasing its movement speed and burst power within the Domain.]
[Evaluation: A typical ocean environment-dependent Domain. It thrives in the ocean, integrating offense and defense, and is extremely fast. However, its power will be greatly reduced when leaving water or facing countering attributes like Ultimate Ice. Furthermore, it lacks direct offensive methods, mostly serving auxiliary and crowd control roles.]
[Reward: Spirit Beast lifespan increased by ten thousand years, Domain power increased, Physique: Amphibious (ignores land environment restrictions, combat power undiminished after going ashore)]
..."Yay! I'm on the list! I'm on the list!"
Seeing her name appear on the heavenly screen, Xiao Bai excitedly flipped several times in the sea, her tail slapping the water and stirring up huge waves.
"This is great!"
However, when her initial excitement subsided slightly and she looked closely at the ranking again...
The smile on Xiao Bai's face instantly froze.
"Wait... twenty-third place?"
She blinked, somewhat disbelieving.
"Is this last place?!"
"What the hell?! My amazing Domain is actually last place?!"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Bai's cheeks puffed out in anger.
"What does that evaluation mean? What do they mean by 'lacks offensive methods'?!"
Xiao Bai angrily swam in circles in the sea, stirring up the surrounding water into a murky mess...
(End of Chapter)
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