Dai Chengfeng wanted to create his own Killing God Domain.
After years of cultivation and absorbing killing intent, he was still missing the most crucial step to fully transforming it into a true domain.
Originally, Dai Chengfeng had planned to stay in Wu'an City for a while longer, using the intense aura of slaughter from the battlefield to evolve the killing intent within him into a genuine Killing God Domain.
Unfortunately, life was unpredictable, and a series of unexpected events prevented him from succeeding.
Now, he was heading to Death Canyon…
For a moment, Dai Chengfeng felt an overwhelming sense of anticipation. 'I wonder if this trip to Death Canyon will finally allow me to break through this critical step?'
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong was unaware of what Dai Chengfeng was thinking and continued to earnestly advise him:
"Remember! Don't think that just because you defeated Na Na, you can become complacent."
"In Death Canyon, the strongest spirit beasts are around 50,000 years old, and there are even evil soul masters at the Soul Sage level."
"So, if you're not careful, there's a high chance you'll die inside."
Saying this, Bibi Dong seemed to fear that Dai Chengfeng might become too worried, so her tone softened. "However, entering Death Canyon isn't entirely without benefits."
"Chengfeng, you should understand…"
"It's often between life and death that a soul master's potential is most fully unleashed."
"Teacher has high expectations for you. I hope you won't disappoint me."
Dai Chengfeng instantly appeared to have an 'epiphany,' lightly bowing with unwavering determination in his eyes. "Teacher, you can rest assured!"
"Your disciple has always understood that being better than others isn't true excellence. True excellence is surpassing the person you were yesterday."
"Your disciple will not let you down."
"That's good."
Bibi Dong gazed at Dai Chengfeng, feeling incredibly gratified. She had never encountered a disciple who was so powerful yet completely humble and unassuming.
He surpassed everyone she had previously considered part of the golden generation—Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan—each of them paled in comparison.
Especially his mindset. Bibi Dong asked herself honestly; even she couldn't compare to Dai Chengfeng back in her younger days.
No wonder he was so strong at such a young age!
A genius, an absolute genius, one in ten thousand!
After a long while, Bibi Dong finally snapped out of her reverie with satisfaction and called for Hu Liena outside the door.
"Teacher, you called for me?"
Soon, the golden-haired fox girl Hu Liena entered the Pope's Palace, giving a slight bow to Bibi Dong.
"Mm," Bibi Dong nodded and instructed, "Na Na, it's getting late. Take Chengfeng to rest."
"Yes."
Hu Liena respectfully acknowledged the order and gestured for Dai Chengfeng to follow.
"Teacher, see you tomorrow."
Dai Chengfeng gave Bibi Dong an innocent, sweet smile before turning to leave.
As their figures gradually disappeared, Bibi Dong's gaze lingered on the direction Dai Chengfeng had departed.
Her eyes held a trace of morbid madness that was hard for others to detect.
"Yu Xiaogang… Yu Xiaogang!"
"All these years, you've only come to see me once, and even then, it was for the sake of your disciple…"
Bibi Dong muttered to herself, her nails digging into her palm as her voice overflowed with resentment and anger.
"Aren't you hoping your disciple will defeat Dai Chengfeng?"
"But I… I won't let you have your way!"
"You bastard, for your own cousin, you actually…"
At this moment, Bibi Dong's emotions completely spiraled out of control.
But in an instant, the madness on her face faded, replaced by boundless tenderness.
"Chengfeng, what a wonderful child!"
She softly murmured, picturing Dai Chengfeng's pure, innocent, and straightforward demeanor, which reminded her of herself before she experienced the harshness of the world.
And that unbending spirit of his was exactly like Yu Xiaogang's back in the day.
For a moment, Bibi Dong's eyes were filled with affection and infatuation.
Meanwhile…
Seeing Dai Chengfeng leave, Gui Mei walked into the Pope's Palace, slightly bowing and respectfully asking, "Your Holiness, do we need to send someone to monitor Dai Chengfeng for a while?"
"After all, he is the fourth prince of the Star Luo Empire, and his identity is sensitive…"
However, before Gui Mei could finish speaking, Bibi Dong's pink eyes instantly turned cold.
"You've overstepped your bounds! How I handle things is none of your business!"
Bibi Dong's voice was icy, devoid of any warmth.
Gui Mei's back was immediately drenched in cold sweat. He quickly knelt on one knee, trembling with fear. "This subordinate deserves punishment for offending Your Holiness. Please forgive me!"
Bibi Dong shot him a cold glance and said sternly, "Leave. There won't be a next time."
Gui Mei, feeling as though he had been pardoned, hastily retreated.
After Gui Mei left, Bibi Dong once again directed her gaze toward the direction Dai Chengfeng had departed, her eyes filled with longing and confusion.
"If Xiao Gang and I had been together back then, would our child's personality be like Chengfeng's?"
She softly asked herself, her voice fading into the empty hall, unanswered.
...
In the Spirit Hall…
At this moment, Hu Liena had already led Dai Chengfeng to the entrance of a side chamber and stopped.
"From now on, this will be your room."
Dai Chengfeng pushed the door open and stepped inside, looking up and examining the room.
The room wasn't luxurious, but it was tastefully decorated.
There was a carved wooden bed with embroidered quilts and pillows, and near the window stood an antique desk complete with brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
"Not bad."
As Dai Chengfeng was inspecting the room, he noticed Hu Liena still standing at the doorway, showing no intention of leaving. Curious, he asked:
"Why aren't you leaving? Is there something on your mind?"
Hu Liena nodded slightly, her eyes flickering with hesitation as she whispered, "Thank you…"
"Thank you?" Dai Chengfeng looked puzzled. "What are you thanking me for?"
Hu Liena lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "During our match, you went easy on me, and when I fainted, you caught me."
Dai Chengfeng suddenly understood, a faint smile appearing on his lips. "It's nothing. After all, we're now fellow disciples. You're my junior sister, aren't you?"
"Junior sister?"
Hearing this, Hu Liena immediately became indignant. "I've been here much longer than you. Shouldn't I be the senior sister?"
"Heh~"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled coldly, looking at Hu Liena. "On the Douluo Continent, strength is everything."
"You want to outrank me? Fine!"
With that, he stretched out lazily on the bed, relaxing his body. "If you can beat me, I'll call you senior sister, and you can have whatever you want…"
"But right now!"
"Junior sister, please close the door on your way out. This senior brother needs to rest."
Hu Liena bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with defiance and unwillingness, her fists clenched tightly.
But deep down, she knew Dai Chengfeng was right. On the Douluo Continent, where the strong prey on the weak, only the strong had the final say.
"I'll definitely beat you this time in Death Canyon! Big Brother!"
Hu Liena practically growled the words through gritted teeth before spinning around and slamming the door shut with a loud bang.
Watching Hu Liena's departing figure, a faint smile played on Dai Chengfeng's lips as he muttered softly:
"Still trying to take advantage of me? Tsk tsk~"
He shook his head and glanced out the window. By now, the sky had darkened, and the moon was beginning to rise.
"Just wait a little longer. It's about time to go find Little Angel."
Dai Chengfeng calculated in his mind, his eyes flashing with anticipation.
"Little Angel, I need to prepare a surprise for her…"
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