: Stereotypes

Fang Yuan guessed wrong.

The Rakshasa Goddess had no time to spy on his every move; at this moment, she was overwhelmed with her own troubles and had no time to spare.

Since returning from this round of memory awakening, before she could even take any action towards the lower realm, a chilling divine thought filled with killing intent had already locked onto her without any hesitation.

It's the Asura God!

This law enforcement god, who was usually indifferent to other matters, for some reason, disliked her intensely and made it clear from the start that he wanted to cause her trouble.

Rakshasa is, after all, a genuine first-level deity, holding a formal divine position and in charge of rules such as resentment and slaughter. He is not some nameless minor priest who can be easily manipulated.

Even though the Asura God holds a revered position, he wouldn't actually kill her. But if he was just deliberately making things difficult for her, it would be a piece of cake for this decisive and ruthless law enforcement god.

This scene was already quite extraordinary in the eyes of the other gods in the divine realm.

Everyone knows that Asura and Rakshasa originated from the same source, one righteous and the other evil.

Rakshasa God has always enjoyed playing "pranks," but she knows how to keep them in check. She never truly crosses the line of the gods, nor does she shake the foundation of the divine realm. She only harms some weak mortals.

In the past, the Asura God had always turned a blind eye to this, regarding it as a trivial matter and ignoring it.

But this time, he was unusually serious.

Even the Asura God himself couldn't explain where that inexplicable anger came from.

Every time his gaze fell upon the Rakshasa God, an uncontrollable irritability and violence surged within him, as if a voice in his mind was urging him to severely punish the Rakshasa God.

just like--

What heinous crime has she committed that is unforgivable?

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The Asura God finally "remembered".

He recalled his successor, Tang Chen, who had wasted decades, was ultimately parasitized by the blood-red nine-headed bat, and whose path to divine examination was completely severed.

There was also Bibi Dong, a candidate for the divine examination who was pried away by the Rakshasa God.

The Asura God, citing Tang Chen's betrayal and the interference with the Asura God's examination, imposed a punishment on the Rakshasa God that was considered excessively harsh by all the gods.

Deprive of some of the original divine power.

Restrict core privileges of deities.

Designate a special area and enforce confinement.

Simply put, her divine power was greatly suppressed and difficult to use; many privileges possessed by a first-level deity—such as spying on the lower realms, remotely intervening, and guiding living beings to ascend to the divine realm—were all sealed off; at the same time, her range of activities was tightly locked, no different from a prison in the divine realm, except that her residence was kept in a luxurious temple, so that she was not too miserable.

The gods of the divine realm were shocked upon hearing of such a punishment.

Among the gods, there is a strict hierarchy, and punishments are always differentiated by severity.

The Rakshasa god only indirectly orchestrated the parasitization of a mortal divine examiner. According to past practice, at most, the enforcer god would give a verbal warning, and that would be the end of it.

This time, however, the God of Asura was serious, and it was unclear what the God of Rakshasa had done to offend him.

Previously, the Asura God would not interfere with gods of the first level or above, as long as they did not go too far.

For a moment, the gods looked at Rakshasa with a more complex expression.

Some gloated, some were secretly on guard, and some had a feeling that there was probably some big secret hidden behind this punishment.

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Meanwhile, the Rakshasa God, imprisoned in a magnificent cage, clenched his fists, his eyes surging with murderous intent.

She can no longer spy on Fang Yuan for the time being.

But she remembered this debt.

Sooner or later, we will get it back, with interest.

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PS: The rules of the divine realm also apply to people and their status.

The Legend of the Dragon King mentions that ten thousand years ago, Tang San severely punished several gods who had disrupted the order of the human world by stripping them of their divine power and demoting them.

Tang San helped Tang Hao transform into the master of the Douluo Star plane and control the plane's will. This was no longer interfering with the lower realm; it was directly controlling it.

Tang San also helped his mother, Ah Yin, possess the Golden Ancient Tree, making it the core of life in the plane, complementing Tang Hao, the master of the plane, and together maintaining the life and balance of the planet.

As the god-king and enforcer of the law, he did countless things, but no one said anything.

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Fang Yuan naturally had no way of knowing what was happening in the divine realm.

He guessed that the peering gaze that kept lingering around him was either the Rakshasa God with a peculiar fetish, or an elder of the Spirit Hall.

Fang Yuan never imagined that the true owner of that gaze would be the ever-gentle and kind God of Life.

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One day, deep within the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue, as usual, went into seclusion to break through to a higher realm.

Taking advantage of this lull, Bibi Dong once again appeared silently in front of Fang Yuan.

This time, she didn't come empty-handed.

She carried with her exactly what Fang Yuan had been thinking about day and night these past few days.

One item is the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

It is not only a magical artifact with a myriad of functions, including concealment, stealth, trapping enemies, and defense, but also a key item for opening the Sea God's test.

The other one was a slender and delicate girl's figure.

Her long hair was braided into a waist-length braid, and her body was bound. She had a pair of watery rabbit eyes...

It was Xiao Wu, a 100,000-year-old soul beast that had already taken human form!

Fang Yuan stared blankly at the scene before him, momentarily unable to believe his eyes.

After the initial shock, a sense of vigilance instantly crept into my heart.

He abruptly took half a step back, his eyes fixed coldly on Bibi Dong, his voice tense: "What do you want to do?"

Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.

However, Bibi Dong did not immediately launch an attack.

She looked at Fang Yuan, her lips slowly curving upwards, revealing an extremely gentle, almost tender smile.

But this smile, when seen by Fang Yuan, sent chills down his spine and made his hair stand on end.

When Bibi Dong smiled during her teenage years, she was naturally beautiful and charming, gentle and graceful.

But standing before him now was the Pope of the Spirit Hall, who wielded the power of the Rakshasa God and ruled the Spirit Hall.

When someone like that suddenly reveals such a gentle and tender smile, it only feels extremely strange.

Just then, Bibi Dong spoke slowly, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable resolve:

"I want you to leave my daughter."

"..."

Fang Yuan was stunned on the spot.

If this weren't truly the main hall of the Spirit Hall, surrounded by resplendent gold, he would almost have thought he had wandered onto the wrong movie set and stumbled into some modern-day soap opera.

Should this classic line, "I'll give you five million, leave my daughter," really appear in Douluo Continent?

Or did Bibi Dong say it?

Before he could react, Bibi Dong's voice rang out again, colder and more resolute:

"And from now on, never appear in front of her again."

She stared intently at Fang Yuan, her eyes churning with complex emotions that even she could hardly suppress.

There's obsession, possessiveness, and... pain!!!

Qian Renxue is her daughter.

Bibi Dong has never been willing to admit this.

She would rather Qian Renxue call her "sister" than acknowledge that dark past, and even less would she want to expose the maternal love in her heart.

But the instinct of blood ties ultimately made her subconsciously want to protect her daughter.

She couldn't bear to watch Qian Renxue sink deeper and deeper into this mess.

On the other hand...

She herself was also madly infatuated with Fang Yuan.

From soul to spirit, from obsession to desire, everything has been firmly occupied by this person, leaving no room for anyone else.

In Bibi Dong's mind, she already had what she considered the best and most perfect solution:

Fangyuan belongs to her.

Qian Renxue left Fangyuan, returned to the right path, and was no longer bound by the emotions of her children. She successfully became a god, which can be considered her last bit of help as a mother.

The best of both worlds.

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With a light tap of her fingertip, Bibi Dong sent the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and Xiao Wu together to land in front of Fang Yuan, the halo slowly receding.

Her tone still carried that eerie gentleness, yet every word carried an undeniable air of defiance:

"Take these two things. Then, leave Spirit City and never come back."

Fang Yuan's gaze swept across the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, then fell on Xiao Wu, who was bound by soul power and unable to move. He frowned and did not immediately reach out.

He looked up at Bibi Dong, his voice calm yet wary: "His Holiness the Pope is oversimplifying things."

"There are countless sentries, both overt and covert, inside and outside the Spirit Hall, and quite a few powerful individuals at the Title Douluo level. Even with the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, I might not be able to leave silently."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was not surprised at all; instead, she smiled slightly.

His smile held an air of complete confidence: "You don't need to worry about that. Since I dared to give you the item, I will naturally create a safe enough opportunity for you to escape."

"I will redeploy most of the guards in the name of the Pope. The secret chamber inside the Papal Palace is also connected to a secret passage leading to the outside world."

"Put on the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and leave the city directly through the secret passage. I guarantee no one will stop you."

After listening, Fang Yuan observed Bibi Dong's expression without making a sound.

Is Bibi Dong really serious?

They've even come up with such meticulous plans.

The two of them lowered their voices and meticulously finalized the details in the quiet hall...

When to set off, which route to take, how to deal with emergencies, when to activate the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and what to do with Xiao Wu for the time being...

Every step was checked repeatedly, leaving no room for error.

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Xiao Wu, who was left out in the background the whole time, only made one movement.

Her once clear yet stubborn eyes were now fixed on Bibi Dong, and the deep-seated hatred surging within them was almost overflowing.

This is the woman.

Back then, she led the Spirit Hall's powerful warriors to hunt down the Star Dou Great Forest and killed her mother.

The hatred for killing one's mother is irreconcilable.

If looks could be transformed into sharp blades, Bibi Dong would have already been torn to pieces by now.

Bibi Dong's cultivation level was such that she immediately and clearly sensed Xiao Wu's almost tangible killing intent.

Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and a hint of impatience and coldness flashed in her eyes.

If it weren't for the fact that her beloved Holy Son desperately needed the soul skill of this 100,000-year-old rabbit to save his life, she would have crushed this ignorant little soul beast with a flick of her finger long ago.

That's right.

From the very beginning, Bibi Dong never intended to take Xiao Wu's spirit ring herself.

Having awakened her memories, she knew better than anyone what kind of heaven-defying soul skill Xiao Wu would unleash.

Teleportation and invincibility are both divine skills that can save Fang Yuan in life-or-death situations.

She couldn't bear for anything to happen to Fang Yuan.

They were even more reluctant to see Fang Yuan die in those chaotic dangers because of his lack of strength.

As for the fate of Xiao Wu, this transformed soul beast?

In Bibi Dong's heart, they were never worth a penny.

As long as it makes Fang Yuan stronger and safer, she wouldn't hesitate for a second, let alone a 100,000-year-old soul beast, or even if it meant sacrificing a lot.

The way she looked at Fang Yuan was still so gentle it was almost sickly.

As long as he agrees to leave Qian Renxue and does as she says.

From now on, he can possess supreme treasures and heaven-defying soul skills.

And he can only belong to her.

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Deep within the divine realm, the God of Life hovered silently amidst the misty light of life, observing everything unfolding in the Spirit Hall of the lower realm through the unique perspective of the divine realm.

Those eyes, usually gentle and pure, brimming with vitality and soft light, now showed a rare hint of confusion.

She tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

She and the God of Destruction had known each other since childhood, and were of one mind. After they became husband and wife, their love deepened, and they treated each other with honesty and trust, without any suspicion or scheming.

The God of Destruction had always protected her, keeping her from being tainted by darkness and filth. For so many years, she had lived in pure and peaceful love, completely unaware of the complicated and entangled thoughts of love and hate between mortals and lower-ranking gods.

So at this moment, the more she looked, the more confused she became.

Bibi Dong, who was clearly chosen by the Rakshasa God to be a divine examiner, was surrounded by an extremely strong aura of killing and darkness. She should have acted ruthlessly, selfishly, and unscrupulously.

But what did she just do?

He offered up the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, brought the 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit, and even personally arranged the route and moved the guards away to help the boy named Fang Yuan escape.

This is hardly something a successor to the Rakshasa god would do.

Kindness bordering on abnormal, generosity bordering on bizarre.

It completely shattered her stereotypes.

"What exactly is she trying to do...?"

The god of life murmured to himself, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze brushing against flower petals.

Bibi Dong's obsession with Fang Yuan was so deep that even her divine gaze could faintly perceive it; it was definitely not just simple goodwill.

But then, a flash of understanding crossed the eyes of the god of life.

fair enough.

This is a good opportunity to thoroughly examine this area.

Let's see what choice he makes in this situation.

If I disappoint myself, I haven't lost anything.

If his performance is satisfactory enough, he can also obtain a qualified successor.

Neither way is a loss.