But Jiang Xiaofeng felt a bit confused.
After being away for nearly two years, how did Bibi Dong suddenly exude such a strong aura of bloodlust? Although she tried hard to conceal it, in Jiang Xiaofeng's eyes, that aura was all too familiar.
Because in his previous life, he had killed too many people. He had unknowingly been tainted by this kind of aura, and it was impossible to get rid of it. Although he didn't feel much himself, if he didn't suppress it, the people around him would be affected by the bloodthirsty aura. Ordinary people with strong willpower could barely stay standing, but the weaker ones might faint just by sensing it.
And now, Bibi Dong was radiating the exact same thing—undeniably, and worse yet, it couldn't be dispelled. In the past, Jiang Xiaofeng couldn't sense any of this aura from her. But now, even from four or five meters away, it was clearly noticeable. Even more bizarre, there was another mysterious energy mixed in with it—one that Jiang Xiaofeng couldn't identify.
Bibi Dong comforted Hu Liena, then looked toward Jiang Xiaofeng standing in the distance.
Though he had grown taller and become more handsome, his appearance was still recognizable. Bibi Dong immediately recognized Jiang Xiaofeng.
"Little one, you've grown so tall. Come over and let your teacher have a look!"
Jiang Xiaofeng didn't hesitate. Even though Bibi Dong had changed, she was still the one he admired.
Standing beside her, Jiang Xiaofeng's height had already reached Bibi Dong's shoulder. In another year or two, he might even surpass her.
"Hmm, your aura has grown stronger too. You've reached the Great Soul Master realm, and your soul power is at level 26. Think you can break through to Soul Excellency this year?"
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head and replied, "After reaching Great Soul Master, my cultivation speed dropped significantly. I probably won't make it to Soul Excellency this year—but next year, no problem!"
Bibi Dong smiled, the same comforting smile as always.
"Yue Guan told me your second soul ring is from a 1,200-year-old Thousand-Faced Demon Butterfly. Quick, let me see it!"
Hu Liena pouted and said, "Brother Feng is such a freak. His second soul ring is purple! I have no idea how he pulled that off. Teacher, did you secretly give him extra help back then?"
Jiang Xiaofeng chuckled slightly. This girl really dared to say anything.
Jiang Xiaofeng directly activated his martial soul—one yellow, one purple ring appeared before everyone. Even having seen it before, it still felt unreal.
Bibi Dong looked on and burst out laughing.
"Hahaha!!!"
"The first person in all of Douluo Continent to have a purple second soul ring turns out to be my disciple!"
Seeing how happy Bibi Dong was, Jiang Xiaofeng knew his efforts had been worth it.
Bibi Dong patted Hu Liena's head and said, "Nana, go stand with Yue Guan. I want to test Xiaofeng's strength! Xiaofeng, attack me!"
Attack Bibi Dong? Jiang Xiaofeng froze. He was just a Great Soul Master, while she was a Title Douluo—the gap between them was enormous.
Bibi Dong smiled and said, "Don't worry. Go all out. Your teacher can easily handle it."
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded. Although he wasn't too willing, it was a chance to test his full strength.
"Teacher, be careful!"
Bibi Dong smiled and nodded.
Jiang Xiaofeng stepped forward.
"One Step to the Horizon!"
In an instant, Jiang Xiaofeng's figure became elusive. Hu Liena couldn't even tell where he was.
Of course, Bibi Dong saw everything clearly.
After two years of hard training, Jiang Xiaofeng's "One Step to the Horizon" had entered the second realm—Subtlety!
Unlike the beginner level, the Subtle level of the movement technique was more unpredictable and evasive, especially effective in avoiding close-range attacks during battle.
At that moment, his Subtle-level footwork allowed Jiang Xiaofeng to appear right behind Bibi Dong.
"Tianhai Technique, First Style—Tidal Wave!"
"Boom!"
As expected, the strike didn't land on Bibi Dong, but hit an invisible barrier around her.
Bibi Dong smiled, "Nice power, and the speed was unexpected too. Anything else?"
Jiang Xiaofeng jumped back, landing ten meters away.
"Zhu Xian Sword, Second Soul Skill—Phantom Sword!"
The Zhu Xian Sword multiplied into eighteen identical swords.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
All eighteen swords struck toward Bibi Dong. You could clearly see that the barrier in front of her was starting to ripple. Every sword hit the same spot. Eighteen strikes, all at the same point—the ripples became more intense.
"One Step to the Horizon!"
"Tiger Fist, Second Move—Explosion!"
"Boom!"
Jiang Xiaofeng was blasted back. The Zhu Xian Sword clattered to the ground in front of him.
He felt a brutal, stifling pain. The backlash just now had directly injured him.
"Pfft!"
Blood trickled from Jiang Xiaofeng's mouth.
Bibi Dong's expression changed drastically. She immediately landed in front of Jiang Xiaofeng, placing her palm on his chest.
A gentle yet surging soul force entered his body. That familiar sensation returned.
"Teacher, I'm fine!"
Bibi Dong said with heartache, "Sorry, Xiaofeng. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to test your endurance—I didn't expect to use too much force."
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "I really am fine. What did you think of my performance just now?"
Bibi Dong smiled, "Very impressive. Were some of those moves self-created? They looked great."
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded, "You gave me the sword manual. I modified it to better suit my own training."
"Xiaofeng, you're amazing."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong gently stroked Jiang Xiaofeng's head, doting on him a little.
When Bibi Dong removed her hand, Jiang Xiaofeng felt a sense of comfort throughout his body. Even more surprising, the excess soul power had helped sort out his inner channels, and it felt like he was on the verge of a breakthrough.
Not in soul power—but in cultivation technique.
The first minor realm of the Indestructible Body was Body Tempering, which Jiang Xiaofeng had already achieved long ago. But the second minor realm had been stuck for a while. Now, the barrier was shattered by Bibi Dong's intervention.
Jiang Xiaofeng quickly sat down cross-legged. If not now, then when? He ignored everything else and began to break through right there in the grand hall.
The Indestructible Body ran wildly. Huge waves of soul force surged from Jiang Xiaofeng's body.
"Wait—Is the Holy Son breaking through?"
Yue Guan was puzzled. Even during breakthroughs, it shouldn't cause this much commotion. Unless it was a major realm breakthrough, going from level 26 to 27 shouldn't be this intense.
Bibi Dong said, "You all go outside for now."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
"Yes, Teacher!"
The grand hall was left with only Jiang Xiaofeng and Bibi Dong.
At this moment, Jiang Xiaofeng's expression began to darken.
Unlike the first Body Tempering stage, the second minor realm brought intense mental pressure. It enhanced his body from the inside out. Body Tempering only improved defense and strength.
But the second minor realm, Body Protection, covered every part of the body with an internal layer of protection.
How could he bear to attack his goddess?