It was just a slight approach in reality, but how close was it really? Was the heart closer? Were the thoughts closer? No, not enough—not nearly enough...
"Isn't this close enough? What exactly do you want to do!"
Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong, who was not far behind Lin Feng, and questioned her.
What to do? She did want to do something...
Bibi Dong chuckled softly:
"There are Title Douluo guards on the periphery. Ling Yuan and I are both Spirit Douluo, so naturally, we must stay inside to protect you."
Qian Renxue turned her head away and murmured:
"I don't need your pretense..."
But she didn't let Bibi Dong move farther away.
"We're here, just ahead. Today's luck is good; it's still in its lair."
Qingluan, who was at the front of the team, suddenly transmitted this message.
"Ju Douluo and I will take the lead, while Ling Yuan supports from the side. Watch the attack patterns of the Scarlet Feather Kite closely.
This will help you when releasing spirit abilities in the future."
"Understood," Lingyuan replied.
The four figures quickly sped forward.
"Screech—"
With a deafening cry, the area ahead was instantly engulfed in a sea of flames.
A terrifying heatwave approached. Bibi Dong, standing beside Lin Feng where Ling Yuan had been, calmly raised her hand to dissipate the remnants of the Scarlet Feather Kite's attack.
Qian Renxue snorted, turned her head away, refusing to look at Bibi Dong. Yet Bibi Dong remained where Ling Yuan had been, even closer to Lin Feng...
Watching the distant battle, Bibi Dong suddenly spoke softly:
"Xiaofeng, did you know? I actually saw you when your spirit awakened."
Lin Feng was taken aback and searched his memory:
"I don't remember meeting you. Wasn't it just the bishop that day?"
Bibi Dong nodded slightly:
"I was in the shadows that day and did not reveal myself."
Qian Renxue's body suddenly trembled, her eyes moistening.
"So, she came to see me that day when my spirit awakened... Did she mention this to show weakness or express goodwill?"
She quietly wiped away a tear and continued to listen.
The battle did not last long. With Qingluan, a level 96 Super Douluo, the 90,000-year Scarlet Feather Kite posed no real threat, not to mention the presence of two Title Douluo with a fusion ability and a quasi-Title Douluo assisting.
When the Dual Polarity Stasis Domain descended, the Scarlet Feather Kite was already doomed.
"Eighth Spirit Ability: Boiling Blood!
Spirit Bone Technique: Blazing Meteor!"
Though adept at fire, the Scarlet Feather Kite could not withstand it. The final breath dissipated, and a deep black spirit ring appeared over its corpse.
Ling Yuan began absorbing the ninth spirit ring, her physical and mental fortitude enhanced by her previous spirit marrow cultivation. The deep black spirit ring gradually merged with her martial spirit.
With the transformation complete, Ling Yuan's power surged to level 92. Her presence now carried an overwhelming force, surpassing ordinary Title Douluo.
"Ninth Spirit Ability: Immolation!"
A close-range, single-target skill, requiring five seconds of charge. As Ling Yuan activated it, flames enveloped her, forming a magnificent burning gemstone in the sky.
Amidst the flames, a phoenix-like phantom appeared behind her as she dove downward.
"Boom!"
A small mountain was shattered. The skill, though powerful, came at the cost of self-inflicted damage.
Qingluan nodded approvingly and struck the torso of the Scarlet Feather Kite, revealing a glowing red bone.
"90,000-Year Scarlet Feather Kite Torso Bone!"
Ju Douluo exclaimed.
Qian Renxue smiled gracefully:
"This is Sister Ling Yuan's destiny. You seniors have no objections, right?"
The two elders smiled wryly.
"Of course not. Congratulations, Ling Yuan."
Ling Yuan absorbed the torso bone, which bestowed the "Rebirth from Fire" ability—a powerful healing skill allowing full recovery as long as a trace of spirit power remained.
Qingluan spoke calmly:
"You have reached Title Douluo level; no need for excessive courtesy. Have you thought about your title?"
"Nihuang!"
Ling Yuan replied decisively.
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