Douluo: Transforming Xiao Wu into a Zerg Queen Was Just the Beginning-Chapter 80 - 81 – Bibi Dong Appears! Malice?

Xiao Wu seemed to sense it too. Her gaze followed Lin Fan's, staring dead ahead.

Just moments before, the streets of Spirit City had been alive with chatter and commotion, but now... a suffocating silence fell like a shroud.

It was as if the crowd's throat had been gripped all at once—no one could utter another sound.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

The sound of a scepter rhythmically striking the ground echoed from the distance, each beat striking directly at everyone's heart, stirring an uncontrollable trembling.

Lin Fan slightly nodded, raising his chin just a bit as he stared unflinchingly at the figure approaching from afar.

"Her Holiness the Pope has arrived—!!"

At the front of the procession, armored Spirit Hall guards led the way, swords at their sides, marching with solemn precision.

As they advanced, the crowd instinctively parted to open a clear path. No one dared utter a word. Heads bowed low, they stood respectfully to the side in silence.

Even the soul masters near Lin Fan had moved aside, gazing reverently at the radiant figure approaching under the sunlight.

"So today is Her Holiness's inspection day?"

"Yeah, the Pope comes out to inspect Spirit City today."

"Do you think any new talents will catch her eye this time?"

"Unlikely. I heard the Hall only recruited one genius this year. It's not like geniuses grow on trees."

"True, but even so, Spirit Hall has done so much for ordinary soul masters like us!"

"Absolutely! Look, look! The Pope is getting close!"

As if choreographed, everyone knelt in unison, heads bowed with reverence and uncontainable fervor.

Only now did Lin Fan understand why no one had seemed particularly surprised by the approaching procession.

So today was Bibi Dong's inspection day...

Yet—this scene hadn't been mentioned in the original story, had it?

Lin Fan furrowed his brow slightly.

Did Spirit Hall stop these inspections in the original plot after selecting enough candidates for the Elite Tournament?

And then there was the appearance of Yu Xiaogang today...

Was that connected to this?

Lin Fan sneered inwardly.

Yu Xiaogang, oh Yu Xiaogang...

On the surface, he played the part of a self-righteous, morally upright man, proud and untouchable.

Yet in secret, he sneaks into Spirit City to see Bibi Dong?

No wonder he was spotted here—clearly, he still hadn't let go. Still harboring delusions.

Lin Fan's gaze returned to the approaching figure, and a faint smirk formed on his lips.

With Bibi Dong's strength, there's no way she doesn't know Yu Xiaogang is here. And she's not reacting violently either... which means... she still harbors some hope or sentiment.

The very thought made Lin Fan scoff.

In the original plot, both Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong were twisted, self-righteous people.

Especially Bibi Dong—after being hurt by both Qian Xunji and Yu Xiaogang, she spiraled into madness, descending into darkness like a true demon.

And now? Seems none of that's changed.

But so what?

The Zerg don't care what kind of person you are.

If you can serve the Swarm, even a benevolent saint can be molded into a blade-wielding demon.

And Bibi Dong?

Someone with a cruel heart, unstable emotions, and the inheritance of the Rakshasa God?

With just a bit of Zerg assistance, she'd be a perfect weapon.

"You there, move aside!"

The lead city guard frowned, staring at Lin Fan and Xiao Wu who remained planted in the middle of the road.

His tone was polite, but firm.

Lin Fan blinked, returning from his thoughts. He glanced at the guard—then ignored him entirely.

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His eyes looked past the entire escort and locked onto the center of the procession.

Bathed in golden sunlight, a breathtaking figure strode calmly down the avenue.

With every strike of her scepter against the ground, it felt like a hammer falling on the hearts of the crowd.

Her flowing robes radiated power and authority.

A magnificent papal crown rested atop her head.

Her face was composed—firm and cold. Her eyes, proud and imperious, scanned the crowd with unmatched majesty.

This was none other than the Pope of Spirit Hall—Bibi Dong.

Even Lin Fan, who was no stranger to powerhouses, found his gaze lingering for a moment longer than usual.

She was beyond beautiful.

That unmatched presence and charisma, all within one woman's form—it was astonishing.

If Xiao Wu and Qian Renxue had only gained such majestic presence after being transformed into Queen of Blades...

Then Bibi Dong's confidence and pride were innate.

While Lin Fan was locked in on Bibi Dong, she was also staring directly at him.

Her eyes were cold, filled with disdain.

But when her gaze met Lin Fan's eyes, her heart gave an involuntary shudder.

That killing intent...

Even in that place—even that man hadn't frightened her like this.

Who was this young man?

Why did he have this kind of aura?

In that instant, a memory rose unbidden within her.

A young man... proud and brilliant.

Someone who, like her, had once walked through the darkest of paths.

Bibi Dong's expression darkened, her eyes shifting from curiosity to a vague hostility.

Then she saw Xiao Wu.

Her eyes narrowed.

Another monster.

The seething killing intent around her, paired with those mutated bone wings—she was clearly no ordinary soul master.

The city guard, noticing Lin Fan still hadn't moved, coughed and raised his voice.

"You there, young man! I asked you to step aside!"

Lin Fan broke his gaze and let out a mocking chuckle.

"And what if I don't?"

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

Heads that had been obediently bowed now dared to lift slightly, stealing glances at Lin Fan in disbelief and rage.

Who is this wild brat?

In just one day, how many people has he pissed off in Spirit City?

The guard didn't get angry. Instead, he let out a hearty laugh and patted Lin Fan's shoulder.

"Young man, this isn't the place to act tough. Take my advice—step aside."

BOOM—!

"GAAHHH!!!"

A black shadow was sent flying through the air and slammed violently into the ground.

The city guard who had just spoken was now lying in a pool of blood, coughing violently, his chest caved in with a massive crater.

"AAAAHHHH!!!"

The crowd froze.

No one had seen it clearly.

They could only stare in horror at Lin Fan, and then at the guard now barely breathing on the ground.

The street fell into utter silence.

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