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Two leaf-shaped daggers, expertly wielded by Tang San using the Tang Sect's hidden weapon techniques, pierced through Bibi Dong's calf muscles. The moment they struck, Bibi Dong, who had been desperately running, collapsed to the ground.
"Ahhh—!"
A wretched, agonizing scream echoed from Bibi Dong's mouth.
"This is the pain of Qian Renxue tearing the right leg bone of my Blue Silver Emperor from my leg. Can you feel the pain, Bibi Dong?" Tang San's voice was cold and filled with vengeance.
"Don't you want to escape the academy, run to the streets, and hope pedestrians can spare your life? Let me tell you, that is nothing but a foolish dream." Tang San limped forward, kneeling on Bibi Dong's back, his face twisted in a sickly smile. "I want you to think you've seen hope, only for it to be dashed into despair. This trick, I learned from Qian Renxue!"
Bibi Dong's cries became even more pitiful, the pain unbearable. The pills Tang San had forced her to swallow only amplified her suffering. She wished to lose consciousness, but it was impossible.
Pain, despair, death—all these emotions overwhelmed Bibi Dong's heart. She longed for someone to come and save her, but all she saw was the suffocating darkness, her vision obscured by her own hair.
Suddenly, two more splashes of blood erupted, accompanied by Bibi Dong's hoarse scream. Two strange bones, radiating powerful energy, floated out from her legs.
"Father's arm and thigh, severed by Qian Renxue, and the soul bone of my thigh, stripped away by her... you've paid for them," Tang San said, his eyes burning with fury.
He raised his knife again, blood spraying out as Bibi Dong's remaining left arm was severed. A new soul bone floated out. "And this, this is the interest for Qian Renxue's humiliation of Shrek Academy, for capturing my Xiao Wu, and for killing my father!"
Just then, a voice rang out, "Tang San, stop! What are you doing?"
The endless screams had drawn the attention of Shrek Academy's teachers—Li Yusong, Shao Xin—and several students. Upon witnessing the gruesome scene, many of the students froze in horror. Some of the more timid girls screamed in terror.
"What am I doing? I'm taking revenge on Bibi Dong! Li Yusong, Shao Xin, if you try to stop me, don't blame me for not showing mercy!" Tang San's voice was ice-cold. He was now almost mad with the desire to kill Bibi Dong, paying no mind to the soul bones floating nearby.
"Children, go back to class!" Li Yusong ordered sternly, his gaze flicking between the elderly woman and the floating soul bones.
At his command, only a few obedient students retreated, but most stood frozen, their eyes wide with disbelief. They had been taught how dangerous the Soul Master world could be, having hunted soul beasts and experienced several life-or-death encounters. But murder—such a bloody, brutal scene—was something they had never witnessed before.
Bibi Dong, her limbs severed, was barely conscious. Even with the medicinal pill that kept her awake, which amplified her sensory nerves like a drug, she could no longer bear the agony. Her vision was fading, her body numb.
"Finally," Tang San murmured, raising the leaf-shaped knife and aiming for the back of Bibi Dong's neck. He struck down viciously, declaring, "Killing you will avenge my father!"
At the last moment, a voice filled with boundless rage and murderous intent echoed from above, "You're seeking death!"
An overwhelming surge of soul power sent Tang San flying through the air. The third elder of Clear Sky Sect, Bai He, appeared in an instant, catching him. Yu Xiaogang, hearing the commotion, rushed out from the reception hall.
A golden meteor streaked down from the heavens. A stunning figure, her back sprouting eight wings, appeared next to Bibi Dong, lifting her broken body. After the strengthening of Xuantian Gong, angelic soul power surged into Bibi Dong, healing her injuries.
"Qian Renxue!" Tang San and Yu Xiaogang both gasped in shock.
Another golden meteor followed, this one much fainter than Qian Renxue's. It was Qian Xue, and her speed couldn't compare to that of Qian Renxue.
Under the combined healing power of Xuantian Gong and Angel Soul Power, Bibi Dong, who had been on the brink of death, opened her eyes once again. Gazing at the tear-filled face before her, she muttered in disbelief, "Am I dead? Is that you, Xiao Xue?"
"No, you're not dead. I've come to save you," Qian Renxue replied, tears falling from her cheeks and dripping onto Bibi Dong's aging face.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Xue. I'm so sorry." Bibi Dong whispered, her eyes closing once more. But thanks to the double-layered healing of Xuantian Gong and Angel Soul Power, her life was saved.
Not far away, the third elder of Clear Sky Sect held Bibi Dong's ten-thousand-year-old right arm bone, his gaze shifting toward the three valuable soul bones beside Qian Renxue. He wanted to seize them, but when his eyes fell on the sword embedded next to Qian Renxue, he felt his Clear Sky Hammer soul tremble.
At that moment, Qian Renxue raised her head, her gaze locking onto Tang San, the third elder of Clear Sky Sect, Bai He, and the teachers and students of Shrek Academy watching from the back. A fierce killing intent surged within her heart.
According to Qian Xue, Shrek Academy was once Lan Ba Academy, a school established for civilians, offering them a chance to become soul masters. The civilians' soul powers were awakened by the Spirit Hall, and they became soul masters. Yet, these people, who were witnessing Bibi Dong's brutal torture and death at Tang San's hands, made no move to intervene.
In this moment, Qian Renxue fully understood what Hei Xue had said. The overwhelming desire for revenge and fury surged within her, awakening a deep darkness within her soul. Her beautiful eyes snapped open, revealing a cold, murderous intent.
Boom—
The eight-winged Seraphim Martial Soul erupted with light, and a dark pillar of energy surged from Qian Renxue's body. This pillar of darkness exuded an aura of evil, coldness, and corruption.
Feeling the intensity of this dark pillar, Qian Xue could not help but feel a deep sense of revulsion and fear. Her pupils widened in shock.
Under the influence of this black soul power, Qian Renxue's once brilliant and sacred Seraphim Martial Soul turned half black. Her pure white wings were now tainted with darkness, and the feathers that fell from them turned black as well.
Qian Renxue's appearance also shifted. Her blue eyes, typical of the angelic race, transformed into blood-red pupils surrounded by a blue outer ring. Her striking golden hair had also partially turned pale.
"Qian Xue." Qian Renxue's voice still sounded sweet, but it was no longer ethereal. Instead, there was a hint of a sinister charm in her tone.
"Master," Qian Xue trembled in response.
"Take care of Bibi Dong. Her body needs constant treatment. If she dies, you will follow her into death," Qian Renxue said coldly as she turned her gaze away.
Qian Xue looked into Qian Renxue's eyes, seeing the blood-red in her pupils, and in that instant, it felt as though she were facing Qian Renxue's father, Qian Renxue's predecessor.
"Yes, Master," Qian Xue responded, her voice trembling. She carefully took Bibi Dong into her arms, channeling soul power into her to keep her alive.
Qian Renxue glanced at Bibi Dong. Her eyes showed no tears, and the deep sorrow in her heart had all but vanished. Her gaze then shifted back to the stunned group from Shrek Academy—Tang San, the third elder of Clear Sky Sect, Bai He, and Yu Xiaogang.
The group of onlookers looked confused, particularly Yu Xiaogang, who was bewildered by the sudden transformation of Qian Renxue. The once radiant Seraphim Martial Soul was now partially black. What was the meaning of this? It defied everything he had believed!
Qian Renxue unsheathed the Angelic Holy Sword, the eight-winged Seraphim hovering above her. She smiled wickedly and declared, "Angels are kind, angels are merciful, but angels are also cruel. You all shall die!"
With a single swing of her sword, a terrifying sword qi shot out, radiating an overwhelming sense of death that enveloped everyone in its path.
"Bai He, take Tang San and run! I'll cover you!" The third elder of Clear Sky Sect shouted, unable to even pass the soul bone to Bai He. He lifted his Clear Sky Hammer and swung it with all his might.
Bai He grabbed Tang San with his right hand and Yu Xiaogang with his left, activating his seventh soul ring to flee at top speed.
Boom—
A terrifying explosion sounded as the sword qi cut through the air, leveling every building, plant, and soul master at Shrek Academy. In a single strike, the entire academy was reduced to rubble.
Feeling the shockwave coming from behind, Bai He, in a desperate bid to escape faster, activated his martial soul's true form to shrink his body and mass, sacrificing stability for speed. Without hesitation, he threw Yu Xiaogang away, discarding him to gain more speed.
Though Bai He was a member of Clear Sky Sect, he was a man of integrity. He had noticed the lecherous intentions behind Yu Xiaogang's actions, especially when he observed how Yu Xiaogang had reacted toward Bibi Dong's words. Knowing that danger was imminent, he decided to abandon Yu Xiaogang.
"Don't, don't leave me!" Yu Xiaogang screamed, but in the blink of an eye, Bai He and Tang San had vanished from his sight.
The golden sword light flashed, and two bloody halves of Yu Xiaogang's body fell from the sky, cleaved in half by the sword.
(End of Chapter)