Fifteen figures stood at the edge of Star Dou Great Forest.
Excluding Titled Douluos like Snake Lance and Ci Xue who were occupied with other important duties, Bibidong had mobilized fifteen Titled Douluos for this expedition.
Among them, six from the Hall of Offerings were all Super Douluos, with the Second Offerings Elder possessing cultivation as high as level 98.
Although the eight Elders were relatively weaker, the Chrysanthemum and Ghost duo possessed considerable strength and even had a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
In a way, Bibidong had to thank that Soul Beast. If it hadn't stubbornly refused to allow humans to set foot in Star Dou Great Forest again, she wouldn't have convinced Qiandao Liu so easily.
How could one tolerate others snoring beside their bed?
Those Soul Beasts probably never expected her to return so soon.
Heh, beasts will always be beasts.
"When we entered the central area earlier, those Soul Beasts seemed to have been waiting for a while. They might have some detection methods. Spirit Vulture Elder, use your Soul Skill to conceal us."
"During the battle later, pay attention to that Purple Dragon and Sky Blue Bull Python. I need the Spirit Rings from these two Soul Beasts."
After speaking, Bibidong slowly rose into the air, with the others quickly following suit.
Spirit Kite Douluo activated her Martial Soul, wings slowly unfolding from her back as her fifth Spirit Ring flashed.
A series of chirps nearly inaudible to human ears rang out, forming invisible ripples that enveloped everyone.
To conceal their tracks, Bibidong and the Spirit Hall Elders didn't rush forward as they had during their first visit.
But all roads must end.
When they saw the central lake again, Bibidong felt much more satisfied than last time.
Especially when she saw the incredulous looks in the eyes of the three Soul Beasts by the lake, she could barely contain her smile.
After all, they weren't human - their intelligence was limited.
She had thought that after Titan Giant Ape's death, she would need time to find another 100,000-Year Soul Ring, but unexpectedly, Star Dou Great Forest had provided replacements.
Now she could acquire both her eighth and ninth Spirit Rings at once.
"Attack!"
With these two simple words, all fifteen individuals released their Martial Souls simultaneously, instantly filling half the sky with densely packed Spirit Rings.
The most dazzling among them were undoubtedly Bibidong and Golden Alligator Douluo, whose red Spirit Rings emitted pressure far exceeding the others.
Bear Monarch's eyes burned with killing intent as he roared, "Humans! You're seeking death!"
"You dare return!" Red King howled at the sky.
Zi Ji stared at the sky in astonishment.
They had considered that humans might not accept defeat, but that was supposed to come later.
They never expected these people to return in less than two hours, bringing so many reinforcements at once.
At this moment, Ten Thousand Demon King and Bi Ji had already sunk to the bottom of the lake to hibernate - even if they came to assist, it would take time...
But no matter how furious she was, it was useless now, as the humans' attack had arrived!
"Spirit Avatar!"
Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the Soul Beasts, the Spirit Hall members didn't dare underestimate their opponents. Each revealed their strongest forms, knowing full well they could easily suffer counterattacks from the Soul Beasts.
Spirit Rings lit up one after another as they sought out their respective opponents based on their strength.
Though "respective" wasn't quite accurate, as the fifteen Titled Douluos were surrounding one Soul Beast each in groups of five.
"Eighth Soul Skill, Spider Emperor Avatar. Third Soul Skill, Death Spiderweb Restraint."
"Two Extremes Stasis Domain."
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The third and eighth spirit rings at her feet simultaneously lit up, instantly enveloping Bibidong in layers of purplish-black armor. Under the effect of her Spirit Avatar, she now resembled a spider.
Bibidong's eighth spirit ring ability allowed her to create a doppelganger with 100% of her original power.
Joining her in the assault were Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, the Fourth Elder Lion Douluo with 97th-level soul power, and the Fifth Elder Light Feather Douluo with 96th-level cultivation.
"Sky-Rending Claw!"
Bear Monarch roared at the sky, energy surging within him and flowing down his arms to his sharp claws.
But before he could swing them down, he was enveloped by Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's Two Extremes Stasis Domain.
With his 480,000 years of cultivation, he wouldn't be controlled by their Domain for long, but battles between experts are often decided in an instant—especially with so many experts present.
Layers of spiderwebs instantly wrapped around him. Bibidong and her doppelganger's sixth spirit rings simultaneously lit up as spider legs pierced into his body.
At that moment, Lion Douluo's attack arrived. Energy surged from his hands, forming sharp claw-like projections from his fingertips that continuously assailed Bear Monarch like lion's claws.
Light Feather Douluo also released a volley of arrows.
Bear Monarch was almost instantly overwhelmed in attacks.
But the tenacity of soul beasts' vitality and their formidable physiques are beyond compare to soul masters.
Enduring his wounds, Bear Monarch forcefully swung down his claws, releasing four streams of dark golden energy shooting straight toward Bibidong and Lion Douluo.
Ssssch—
A sound of tearing flesh echoed. Since Lion Douluo was engaged in close combat and relied on his formidable strength, he almost instinctively chose to meet the attack head-on.
But how could the Sky-Rending Claw—which had even injured the mighty Di Tian—be so easily blocked?
Lion Douluo's body was instantly torn apart by the four dark golden energy streams, which continued unabated toward Bibidong.
Another body was torn apart—Bibidong's doppelganger dissipated in an instant.
Witnessing such a ferocious strike, Bibidong froze, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo shuddered inwardly, and Light Feather Douluo was equally stunned.
Unlike Bibidong's group facing Bear Monarch's powerful assault, Golden Alligator Douluo and Blue Luan Douluo's team of ten proceeded smoothly.
The two of them, each leading four Title Douluos, swiftly injured Zi Ji and the Three-Headed Red Demon Mastiff upon engagement.
Though the two soul beasts reacted afterward, they had already lost the initiative.
Though the Three-Headed Red Demon Mastiff was a 280,000-year soul beast, Golden Alligator Douluo was no weakling, backed by the 96th-level Subduing Demon Thousand Army brothers, Sea Ghost Douluo, and Magic Bear Douluo.
Meanwhile, Zi Ji, with her relatively weaker cultivation of just over 100,000 years, faced Blue Luan Douluo's 97th-level prowess, along with Neon Phoenix, Tuoba Xi, Ghost Leopard, and Spirit Kite Douluo—nearly being killed in the first encounter.
"What?!" At that moment, Spirit Kite Douluo's exclamation drew everyone's attention.
Amid the intense battle, the Title Douluos followed her gaze and saw Lion Douluo being torn apart by Bear Monarch's claw.
They all knew soul beasts were powerful—having survived numerous battles to reach their current levels—which was why Bibidong had brought them all along.
But Bear Monarch's strength still exceeded their expectations.
This sent a chill of fear through them.
Fortunately, the other two soul beasts weren't present, or today's casualties would have been unimaginable.
"Hurry, end this quickly before the other two soul beasts return to reinforce," Golden Alligator Douluo said with a grim expression, unleashing skills as if they cost nothing.
The death of a ninety-seventh-ranked elder was already an unbearable loss for Spirit Hall—they absolutely could not afford any further mishaps.
Hearing this, the Title Douluos felt a chill in their hearts and ceased holding back. Soul Skills surged forth one after another, and Zi Ji and Red King were almost instantly grievously wounded.
Seeing this situation, Bibidong also recognized the perilous state of affairs.
Bear Monarch attempted several times to rush to their aid but was blocked by her each time, at the cost of her main body being killed once.
Fortunately, her ninth Soul Skill was the Undying Body—as long as the opponent wasn't divine, almost no one could truly kill her.
But just as the battle raged on, the waters of the central lake suddenly erupted violently. Two extremely powerful auras emerged from within, and an even more terrifying presence seemed to be awakening from slumber.
"Hurry!"
Golden Alligator Douluo shouted, punching one of Red King's heads, while attacks from others descended simultaneously.
In an instant, the Three-Headed Red Demon Mastiff lost the ability to resist.
The battle on Zi Ji's side also came to an end.
(End of Chapter)