Just as she was about to defect, Bibi Dong obtained a simulator.

Chapter 22 Keeping Promises
"Chen Xin and Dugu Bo were both killed, but Tang Hao and Tang San were spared?"

Bibi Dong felt that Qian Daoliu was joking with her. If it were when Qian Xunji died, it would be understandable. Qian Daoliu was not familiar with Tang Hao and let him escape once.

But this time it's different. Knowing Tang Hao's tricks, even with two more Title Douluos, they're just there to make up the numbers in front of Qian Daoliu, not to mention that one of them is Dugu Bo.

Bibi Dong's teeth were practically grinding to powder, and her voice was almost squeezed out of her throat.

"I want to see just how you, you old codger, will fail!"

You examined your grandfather in disbelief, only to find that his injuries were not serious.

When you asked him why, he paused briefly before recounting what had happened.

Even though his strength far surpassed that of the three opponents, he still had to dodge Tang Hao's frequent swings of the Great Sumeru Hammer and Chen Xin's ultimate sword techniques.

Because he wanted to obtain a 100,000-year soul ring for you, Qian Daoliu was inevitably hesitant, fearing that he might accidentally kill a 100,000-year soul beast that was merely a Soul Master.

As the pursuit continued, just as the three Title Douluos on the other side were exhausted, Qian Daoliu's own soul power was also being depleted in the chase.

Just when he thought the time was right.

Unexpectedly, Dugu Bo, who was known for his aloofness, couldn't keep up with the group due to excessive consumption of his soul power, and resolutely rushed towards Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu initially believed that Dugu Bo had gone mad under the pressure of death and wanted to kill him with a single sword strike.

[But then they saw that Dugu Bo's aura was becoming increasingly terrifying. He detonated all the remaining soul power in his body and the soul bones soaked in poison.]

He was caught completely off guard, facing the infamous venom of the Azure Serpent King.

Your grandfather also had to temporarily stop to expel the toxins from his body.

[When your grandfather catches up again, strike first, even if it means accidentally injuring the transformed 100,000-year-old soul beast, unleash a powerful soul skill.]

This time, even Tang Hao detonating the eighth ring couldn't stop it.

Just when he thought victory was assured, the residual power of your grandfather's soul skill killed all the members of the Shrek Academy team except for Tang San and the transformed soul beast.

[Among them was Ning Rongrong, and Chen Xin, who had recovered to about 70-80%, stepped forward.]

Tears of blood streamed down his face as he fought your grandfather to the death. His sword intent soared to the heavens, and in the face of utter despair, a dark red light flashed on the blade, which carried a chilling killing intent.

His aura surged once more, and after using all his strength to deliver a final blow to your grandfather, he was annihilated into dust by the angelic holy sword.

Because he underestimated his opponent, your grandfather was injured, but not seriously. By the time he caught up with Tang Hao and his companions, it was already dark.

Tang Hao shattered his last 100,000-year spirit ring, beginning the final battle with him.

With the help of the God of Slaughter Domain and the Great Sumeru Hammer, and with your grandfather injured due to Dugu Bo's self-destruction and the maddened Chen Xin, the battle was evenly matched.

However, both of them were powerful attack-type Title Douluos, and the aftershocks of their battle were beyond the ability of Tang San and his transformed soul beast to withstand.

Just as your grandfather was engrossed in the battle, a fierce sacrificial light erupted. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that Tang San had been severely injured while protecting the transformed soul beasts around him during their fight.

To save Tang San, the soul beast began its sacrifice.

[Your grandfather was also tired, and was about to make his move after her sacrifice was over.]

[Tang Hao spoke to the soul beast about something, and somehow managed to pass through the sacrificial light, hoisting Tang San, who was still undergoing the sacrifice, and ran off.]

[But your grandfather remains blocked outside that beautiful red light.]

After running for only five minutes, Tang Hao stopped. He and Tang San collapsed on a steep cliff, facing a tall stone gate. The three large characters "Haotian Sect" were carved on the gate, and behind it lay the long-secluded Haotian Sect.

Seeing this, your grandfather gave up and decisively left.

[Because he had lost to Tang Chen years ago, he promised that if he did not defeat Tang Chen, none of the Spirit Hall members below him would be allowed to set foot on the territory of the Clear Sky Sect.]

Although you somewhat disagreed with what he said, you still felt that your grandfather was a man of his word.

"Ah!?!" Bibi Dong felt like she was about to vomit blood. Anger swelled in her chest, and she immediately cursed out.

"What the hell is your promise! You almost killed him, just one last blow away, and you turned around and left just because you promised some old man who's been dead for who knows how long?"

Bibi Dong increasingly felt that Qian Daoliu was not human. This old man had promised Tang Chen, but he had also promised Bibi Dong on this trip.

"Keeping a promise means only keeping the promises of the people who defeated you, right?"

Bibi Dong felt like she had uttered every swear word she knew in her life. Even though things were still in the future and hadn't actually happened yet, she was already starting to regret seeking out Qian Daoliu.

"Yueguan! Yueguan!"

Her tone was unfriendly as she loudly called out Yue Guan's name. Upon hearing Bibi Dong's voice, Chrysanthemum Douluo also appeared quickly.

"Your Holiness, what are your orders?"

Yue Guan didn't dare to ask any more questions at this moment, after all, Bibi Dong's current furious appearance was too frightening.

He had some understanding of Bibi Dong's strength, and at this moment he dared not step forward and provoke her.

"Go to the Hall of Offerings immediately and tell the Grand Elder that he no longer needs to do that task!"

"But I just came from..."

"Go!"

Yue Guan was initially hesitant, having just returned from being scorned by Qian Daoliu. Upon hearing Bibi Dong's even more furious next words, he immediately bowed and ran away.

His face was full of relief. For the first time in his life, he felt proud of his speed. He was joking, because if he didn't run now, Bibi Dong would go crazy and he, Yue Guan, would be the one to get beaten up.

In the empty papal palace, Bibi Dong's angry curses and roars echoed continuously.

Bibi Dong's face contorted, and the eerie green patterns on her face began to spread, until the simulator's notification sound rang out.

[Ding! Please continue the simulation.]

She finally came to her senses, looked at the shattered hall, and tried her best to control the negative emotions in her heart. Only then did Bibi Dong realize that she had been affected by the power of the Rakshasa God again.

The Rakshasa God governs the evil thoughts in the world and wields the power of extreme evil and resentment. Even if the Rakshasa God himself is not affected by these powers, it is only because He is a god, while Bibi Dong is merely a candidate undergoing the divine test.

"It seems we need to find a way to finish this divine test as soon as possible."

Bibi Dong was well aware of her inner flaws; once she entered the final stage of the divine test, the trial of her heart would easily lead to failure.

However, she couldn't find a way to improve her state of mind.

Looking at the simulator, the text that had paused due to her loss of control suddenly changed.

[For the fifteenth simulation, you can undergo a trial to refine your mind and mend your damaged state of mind.]

"Really?"

This simulator keeps its promise.

Upon seeing these four words, Bibi Dong's lips twitched slightly. It was precisely these four words that had caused her to break down.

"Alright, alright, let's continue the simulation."

Bibi Dong was also a little tired, and leaned back in her chair, with broken objects scattered on the ground around her.

She propped her face up with one hand, waved weakly at the simulator, and waited for it to continue simulating this terrible future.

Soon after, you left, taking with you the payment your mother had given him in advance. Even without mentioning it, you could almost imagine her furious expression.

[The Shrek Academy team was left with only one member. Without this dark horse, their chances of winning the Soul Master Competition were almost entirely wiped out, with the Spirit Hall team ultimately taking the victory.]

(End of this chapter)