Seeing that Lev remained completely unharmed, Bibi Dong could only glare at him fiercely.
It had taken her an entire month to gather Spirit Hall's strongest forces and prepare for this opportunity. Yet even after mobilizing nearly everything they had, their first assault had failed to inflict even the slightest injury on him.
At this point, there was no turning back.
They had already launched their attack against the Emperor of Eternal Divine Empire. If they retreated now, they would only leave themselves vulnerable to his retaliation.
It's now or never.
Bibi Dong's expression hardened as she shifted her gaze toward the people surrounding her.
She had originally wanted to deal with Lev together with her subordinates, but seeing the overwhelming difference in their strength, she decided to personally take the lead.
Her spirit power surged.
"Eighth Spirit Ring Ability: Spider Emperor Clone!"
A powerful aura erupted from Bibi Dong's body.
In the next instant, another figure emerged beside her.
It was an exact copy of Bibi Dong.
The clone possessed the same appearance and powerful aura as the original, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
But Bibi Dong wasn't finished.
She immediately activated another ability.
"Fourth Spirit Ring Ability: Thistle Spider Armor!"
Dark-purple energy rapidly spread across both of their bodies.
Countless sharp spikes emerged from their armor, covering their bodies like terrifying natural weapons. The two Bibi Dongs now stood before Lev like twin Spider Emperors, their dreadful auras filling the entire hall.
Even an ordinary Titled Douluo would feel tremendous pressure simply standing before them.
"The outcome of this battle will determine the future of the continent!"
Bibi Dong's voice rang throughout the hall.
"Maintain your formation and assist me!"
Her eyes were filled with determination.
She had confidence in her own strength, but she wasn't arrogant enough to underestimate Lev after everything she had witnessed.
If she was going to fight him, she would use everything at her disposal.
Otherwise, she would only regret it later.
Seeing Bibi Dong's serious expression, Lev glanced around the palace.
His senses quickly swept through the entire building.
Then his eyes narrowed slightly.
There was no one else.
Aside from the people gathered within the hall, the rest of the palace had been completely evacuated.
Lev immediately understood.
So that's how it is.
This wasn't a simple assault.
Spirit Hall had carefully planned everything from the beginning. They had evacuated the palace to prevent unnecessary casualties and gathered their strongest combatants in one place.
"Then..."
Lev's expression slowly became serious.
"Let me see just how strong Spirit Hall really is."
As his voice fell, enormous spirit rings appeared around him.
The sight immediately caused Bibi Dong and the other Titled Douluo to pause.
They had already heard the rumors regarding Lev's strange spirit rings.
All of them were supposedly white.
Even so, hearing about something and witnessing it with their own eyes were two completely different things.
Their expressions couldn't help but change.
Bibi Dong quickly suppressed her surprise.
"Attack!"
The two Bibi Dongs moved simultaneously.
Their figures transformed into streaks of purple light as they charged toward Lev from different directions.
At the same time, the surrounding Titled Douluo launched their own spirit abilities.
Countless attacks filled the hall.
Some were aimed directly at Lev, while others were deliberately positioned around him to restrict his movements and create an opening for Bibi Dong.
The coordination was clearly the result of weeks of preparation.
Meanwhile, familiar notifications continuously rang inside Lev's mind.
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
Yet Lev paid little attention to them.
There would be plenty of time to examine the newly acquired abilities later.
Right now, his attention was completely focused on the battle.
His eyes followed the approaching Bibi Dongs and the countless spirit abilities surrounding him.
Then Lev calmly raised his hand.
A strange energy began gathering around his fingertips.
Rather than immediately launching an attack, he moved his hand through the air as though writing invisible words.
"What is he doing?"
One of the Titled Douluo muttered in confusion.
Lev's expression remained completely calm.
He finished writing the final stroke.
And the moment his hand stopped—
The atmosphere inside the palace hall suddenly changed.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Several fireballs scattered throughout the place.
All the Titled Douluo inside could not escape from Lev's attack as they were all hit.
"Everyone! Leave the palace immediately!"
Bibi Dong's voice echoed throughout the palace.
Hearing this, all the Titled Douluo were reluctant. However, they still followed her orders as they retreated immediately away from the palace.
With that, Lev retracted his flame dragons, thinking that the battle was finally coming to an end. With the Titled Douluos evacuated from the palace, only he and Bibi Dong remained inside the ruined hall.
However, the moment Lev relaxed his guard, an ominous feeling suddenly swept over him.
His entire body stiffened.
Every hair on his body stood on end as an intense murderous aura began to permeate the surroundings.
Lev slowly raised his head and looked toward Bibi Dong.
His expression gradually became serious.
Something was changing.
Bibi Dong stood silently in the middle of the hall, her head lowered slightly. The atmosphere around her had completely changed from before. The calm and composed Supreme Pontiff that Lev had observed for the past month seemed to have disappeared.
What replaced her was something far more dangerous.
A dark and sinister aura began radiating from her body.
Her beautiful purple hair fluttered despite the absence of wind, while her eyes gradually became colder and more terrifying. The spirit power surrounding her continued to rise, causing cracks to spread across the floor beneath her feet.
Lev narrowed his eyes.
'This is...'
For the first time since entering Spirit Hall, Lev felt genuine danger.
It wasn't enough to make him afraid, but it was enough to make him take Bibi Dong seriously.
"So this is your true strength?" Lev muttered as a faint smile appeared on his face.
Bibi Dong slowly raised her head.
Her eyes were filled with killing intent.
"You forced me into this."
Her voice was surprisingly calm.
Too calm.
Lev could feel that something was about to happen.
"I gave you an opportunity to end this peacefully," Bibi Dong continued. "You refused."
She slowly raised her scepter.
"And now, I will personally end you."
The moment those words fell, an enormous surge of spirit power exploded from her body.
BOOOOM!!!
The entire palace shook violently.
Cracks spread across the walls and floor as the dark energy surrounding Bibi Dong continued to expand.
Lev immediately became vigilant.
'She's completely different from before.'
For the past month, he had observed Bibi Dong carefully.
He had seen her composure, her intelligence, her ability to command the Spirit Hall, and even her temper.
But this...
This was the first time he had seen her completely abandon restraint.
Bibi Dong's expression remained emotionless as she stared directly at him.
"Lev."
Her voice echoed throughout the ruined hall.
"You wanted to see how strong Spirit Hall truly is."
She took a step forward.
"Then I will show you."
Lev's smile widened.
"Good."
He clenched his fists.
"I was getting tired of fighting people who couldn't even make me serious."
The moment he finished speaking, both figures disappeared.
BOOOOOOM!!!
Their collision caused a tremendous shockwave to erupt throughout the palace.
Lev's fist collided directly with Bibi Dong's scepter, sending a terrifying burst of spirit power in every direction.
The floor beneath them shattered.
Neither side moved.
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed.
Lev smiled.
For the first time since their battle began, he could feel genuine excitement.
'Now this is more like it.'
Bibi Dong suddenly twisted her body and swung her scepter again.
Lev immediately raised his arm to block.
CLANG!!!
The impact sent him sliding several meters backward.
Lev looked down at his arm.
A faint mark had appeared on it.
His eyes widened slightly.
'She actually injured me.'
His smile slowly became wider.
"Interesting."
Bibi Dong didn't answer.
She immediately followed up with another attack.
Then another.
And another.
Her movements became faster and more violent with every strike.
Lev continued blocking, dodging, and counterattacking as the entire palace became their battlefield.
BOOM!
BANG!
CRACK!
The once magnificent Supreme Pontiff's Palace was rapidly being reduced to ruins.
Outside the palace, the people of Spirit City could only stare in horror as the tremendous explosions continued to echo through the city.
Nobody dared to approach.
Nobody knew what was happening inside.
But one thing was certain.
The battle between the Emperor of the Eternal Divine Empire and the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall had finally begun in earnest.
'So, this is what Godly Power feels like.'
Lev frowned as he carefully observed Bibi Dong's transformation.
Although he had never personally experienced the power of a God before, he could clearly sense the difference. The power radiating from Bibi Dong was fundamentally different from ordinary spirit power.
'I'm not sure what kind of trial Bibi Dong is undergoing right now, but this must be the side effect of borrowing the power of the Rakshasa God.'
Lev's eyes narrowed.
He could tell that Bibi Dong wasn't simply transforming.
She was suffering.
Despite the terrifying aura surrounding her, Lev could clearly see the pain hidden beneath her expression. Her body was trembling slightly, and every movement seemed to require an enormous amount of effort.
The beautiful woman he had seen before was gradually being replaced by a fiendish figure.
Lev remained silent as he continued observing her.
He had originally wanted to see how far Bibi Dong's transformation would go. After all, this was his first time witnessing the power of a God, and he was genuinely curious about what kind of strength she would eventually display.
But the longer he watched, the more uncomfortable he became.
'This doesn't look right.'
Bibi Dong's suffering continued to increase.
Lev sighed.
"Forget it."
He had no intention of watching someone suffer just to satisfy his curiosity.
His eyes flashed.
With nothing more than a hair's breath, Lev's figure disappeared.
In the next instant—
He appeared directly behind Bibi Dong.
Before she could even react, Lev gently struck the back of her neck.
"Sleep."
Thud.
Bibi Dong's eyes widened for a brief moment before her consciousness faded completely.
The terrifying aura surrounding her immediately began to weaken.
Her body fell backward, but Lev caught her effortlessly in his arms.
Looking at the unconscious Bibi Dong, Lev couldn't help but sigh.
"I knew there would be a price for using that power."
He had no idea what kind of trial or transformation the Rakshasa God was forcing her through, but he knew one thing for certain.
He wasn't going to let her continue suffering in front of him.
Even though Bibi Dong had just tried to kill him, Lev couldn't bring himself to simply stand by and watch her destroy herself.
"You're really troublesome."
Lev shook his head with a helpless smile.
The hall had finally fallen silent.
The terrifying battle that had shaken the entire palace had come to an abrupt end.
Lev adjusted Bibi Dong in his arms before carrying her like a princess.
Since he had spent nearly a month wandering throughout Spirit Hall, he had already memorized most of the palace's layout. Finding Bibi Dong's private quarters was therefore nothing difficult.
Without wasting any more time, Lev walked through the ruined palace while carrying the unconscious Supreme Pontiff in his arms.
For the first time since entering Spirit City, Lev's expression became somewhat complicated.
'What exactly is the Rakshasa God planning with her?'
That question lingered in his mind as he disappeared deeper into the palace.
*****
Elder's Palace,
Meanwhile, the tremendous commotion coming from the Supreme Pontiff's Palace had not gone unnoticed.
Inside another palace within Spirit Hall, two elderly men had been observing everything from the beginning.
One of them was none other than Qian Daoliu, the legendary Angel Douluo and one of the strongest beings in the entire continent.
Beside him stood another powerhouse of Spirit Hall—Golden Crocodile Douluo, a Hyper Douluo whose strength was second only to a handful of people within the organization.
Neither of them had interfered.
They had simply watched.
"The battle has ended."
Qian Daoliu sighed as he slowly lowered his gaze.
"I never thought that kid would be this powerful. He actually forced Bibi Dong to resort to the power of the Rakshasa God."
Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned.
"From the beginning until the end, it barely lasted any time at all. Just how strong is that brat?"
Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"I don't know."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"But even if you and I joined forces against him, I'm afraid the outcome wouldn't be any different."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression changed upon hearing this.
"You mean we would lose?"
"Most likely."
Qian Daoliu gave a helpless smile.
"Even Bibi Dong, after using the power of the Rakshasa God, couldn't defeat him. What chance would we have?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo remained silent for a moment.
He had always been confident in his own strength. As one of Spirit Hall's oldest powerhouses, there were very few people on the continent whom he considered worthy of fighting.
Yet Qian Daoliu's words made him realize just how terrifying Lev had become.
"Then what happens now?" Golden Crocodile Douluo asked solemnly. "Is this the end of Spirit Hall?"
Qian Daoliu didn't answer immediately.
He looked toward the direction of the Supreme Pontiff's Palace, his expression becoming complicated.
"Hmmm..."
After a moment, he sighed.
"I suppose this might really be the end."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes widened slightly.
However, Qian Daoliu suddenly smiled awkwardly.
"Strangely enough, I don't think that kid is completely bad."
Golden Crocodile Douluo stared at him.
"Not completely bad?"
"That's what I feel."
Qian Daoliu shook his head with a helpless expression.
"How ironic. Someone capable of destroying an empire and defeating Bibi Dong so effortlessly... yet somehow, I don't feel that he is the kind of person who would slaughter people without reason."
He then turned around and began walking away.
"Let's just wait and see what happens from here."
Leaving those words behind, Qian Daoliu disappeared into another part of the palace.
Golden Crocodile Douluo remained where he stood, staring in the direction Qian Daoliu had gone.
After a while, he could only shake his head.
"That old fellow... I really don't understand what he's thinking."
**********
—Night—
Bibi Dong's Room,
The night had already fallen over Spirit City.
Inside Bibi Dong's private room, Lev sat quietly beside the bed while looking at the woman lying on it.
A powerful barrier completely surrounded the room, preventing anyone outside from sensing what was happening within.
Lev wasn't particularly concerned about the people outside anyway.
His attention was completely focused on Bibi Dong.
He had been staring at her face for quite some time.
Even while unconscious, Bibi Dong retained her stunning beauty. Her long purple hair spread across the bed, while her normally cold and imposing expression had become surprisingly peaceful.
Lev couldn't help but stare.
He had to admit that Bibi Dong was even more beautiful up close.
"Sigh..."
Lev shook his head.
"You're much prettier when you're this quiet."
He closed his eyes afterward, intending to rest for the night.
He wasn't worried about Bibi Dong attacking him.
After all, he already knew that she had awakened.
She had been pretending to remain unconscious for quite some time.
However, Lev had no intention of exposing her.
He simply wanted to let her calm down.
Inside the bed, Bibi Dong's eyelids twitched slightly.
She had indeed been awake for quite some time.
But hearing Lev's words made her unable to remain completely expressionless.
A faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
'This bastard...'
She wanted nothing more than to get out of the bed and confront him.
Unfortunately, her body refused to cooperate.
No matter how much she tried, she couldn't move even a finger properly.
Bibi Dong frowned as she tried to understand what was happening.
'Could this be the side effect of using the Rakshasa God's power?'
That was the only explanation she could think of.
The transformation earlier had already placed an enormous burden on her body. Perhaps being knocked unconscious by Lev had somehow caused the power to interfere with her body's control.
Regardless of the reason, she was currently unable to do anything.
She could only lie there silently.
Meanwhile, Lev remained beside her with his eyes closed, seemingly already asleep.
Bibi Dong stared at him from the corner of her eyes.
For the first time in a very long while, the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall found herself completely helpless.
And strangely enough...
She wasn't sure whether she hated that feeling as much as she thought she should.
*****
—The next morning—
With the arrival of a new day, Lev and Bibi Dong found themselves once again facing each other on the bed.
Going back to what had happened earlier, Lev had awakened after sensing a deadly attack aimed directly at him. Bibi Dong, who had recovered enough to move, had attempted to strike him while he was still asleep.
What followed was another brief but intense confrontation within the small room.
However, as their struggle continued and they came into closer contact, the situation gradually changed.
Before either of them realized it, their confrontation had turned into something entirely different.
Now, Lev and Bibi Dong were kissing passionately.
Bibi Dong was still struggling against him, her hands pressed against his chest as she tried to push him away. Yet with every passing moment, her resistance weakened.
Her mind had become a complete mess.
'How... did things end up like this?'
She couldn't understand it.
She had been trying to attack him only moments ago, yet now she found herself responding to his kiss despite her better judgment.
For a moment, everything around them seemed to disappear.
Lev and Bibi Dong remained locked in the kiss until Bibi Dong finally managed to gather what little composure she had left.
She pulled away, breathing heavily.
"S-Stop..."
Her voice was soft and barely audible.
Lev, however, was still overwhelmed by his emotions. His mind had become clouded, and he was on the verge of losing himself completely.
But then—
A tear slowly rolled down Bibi Dong's cheek.
Lev froze.
That single tear immediately brought clarity back to his mind.
He looked at Bibi Dong carefully and finally noticed the helplessness reflected in her eyes.
Bibi Dong herself was experiencing a feeling she had long forgotten.
Helplessness.
It was a feeling she despised.
She had spent countless years becoming stronger, standing above countless others, and making sure that no one could ever control her again.
Yet now, she found herself unable to control the situation.
A sudden wave of anger and pain erupted from within her.
"Ahhh!"
A terrifying surge of dark energy suddenly erupted from Bibi Dong's body.
Lev's expression immediately changed.
The power of the Rakshasa God had appeared once again.
'Not again!'
He didn't know whether Bibi Dong had intentionally summoned it or whether the overwhelming emotions had triggered it by themselves.
But judging from her expression, Lev strongly suspected the latter.
The sinister aura rapidly spread throughout the room.
Instead of knocking her unconscious again, Lev decided to try something different.
He immediately moved forward and embraced Bibi Dong.
Then, without hesitation, he kissed her.
The dark aura surrounding Bibi Dong trembled.
Slowly...
It began to weaken.
The terrifying energy that had been spreading throughout the room gradually faded as Lev continued holding her.
Bibi Dong's chaotic mind slowly began returning to normal.
Her eyes regained their clarity.
Yet something had changed.
Instead of pushing Lev away, she slowly responded to him.
Their emotions became increasingly complicated as they remained together, neither of them fully understanding what was happening.
However, the strange power of the Rakshasa God seemed to be affecting them both.
Their judgment gradually became clouded.
The atmosphere inside the room became increasingly intense until, suddenly—
Lev pulled away.
His expression changed drastically.
He immediately backed several steps away from Bibi Dong.
"What..."
A faint black mist could be seen dispersing from his body.
Lev's eyes had turned completely black.
He immediately realized what had happened.
'That power...'
The Rakshasa God's influence had somehow reached him.
For a moment, his mind had been clouded by something that wasn't entirely his own.
Lev clenched his fists and fought against the foreign influence.
"Get out of my head!"
A powerful surge of energy erupted from his body.
After several moments of resistance, the strange black energy finally dispersed.
Lev breathed heavily.
He looked toward Bibi Dong.
She was experiencing the same phenomenon.
Her eyes were also darkened, and an ominous aura surrounded her.
"Bibi Dong!"
Lev immediately approached her.
However, Bibi Dong suddenly looked at him with an unfamiliar expression before slowly moving toward him.
Lev frowned.
Something was clearly wrong.
When she continued approaching, Lev immediately struck her with enough force to knock her unconscious without seriously injuring her.
Bibi Dong's body fell onto the bed.
The dark aura surrounding her gradually disappeared.
Her expression returned to normal.
Lev stood there, breathing heavily.
He looked at her for several seconds before sighing.
"That was dangerous."
He had never expected the Rakshasa God's power to influence him as well.
No matter how strong he was, allowing an unknown divine power to manipulate his emotions was something he absolutely could not tolerate.
Lev then helped Bibi Dong settle comfortably on the bed and made sure she was properly covered.
He looked at her one last time.
Despite everything that had happened, he still couldn't bring himself to hurt her.
After ensuring that she was safe, Lev finally removed the barrier surrounding the room.
The next moment, Lev disappeared from the room, leaving Bibi Dong alone on the bed.
For the first time that morning, silence finally returned to the Supreme Pontiff's private quarters.
*****
—Noon—
Eternal Divine Empire,
Meanwhile, in the training hall inside the palace, Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan could be found training as usual. Both fought seriously before they stopped upon seeing Lev's sudden arrival. They were completely surprised upon seeing him but before they could greet him, Lev had already one step earlier seeing their clothes being ripped.
"Zhuqing. YanYan. Breakfast is ready." Tsunade, who had just appeared inside, wanted to tell the two that it was now time for breakfast but what she had witnessed was something she hadn't anticipated.
"aahh…aahh…aahh….aahh….aahh" Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan could be found on the floor moaning as Lev kept on pounding them alternately. Though they were quite surprised, they were also happy and excited as they hadn't done such a thing for a month already.
Without moving herself, Tsunade suddenly flew over to Lev from which her clothes also ripped apart, and not before long, moans of pleasure then continued to echo in the training hall as Lev started to release his pent-up desire and insatiable lust.
*****
Supreme Pontiff's Hall,
Inside the Supreme Pontiff's Palace Hall, Bibi Dong could be found sitting alone upon her partially ruined throne.
The battle had left the hall in complete disarray, and she had already given orders for its reconstruction. She had also assigned various tasks to the people of Spirit Hall, ensuring that everything would gradually return to normal.
Yet despite her usual composure, something was clearly wrong.
Her hand trembled slightly as she tightly gripped the armrest of her throne. Her lips were pressed together while an unmistakable blush spread across her beautiful face.
"H-How could that brat do this to me?"
Bibi Dong's mind involuntarily returned to everything that had happened inside her room.
She was certain that the strange power of the Rakshasa God had played a role in what happened. That should have been enough for her to dismiss everything.
But that was precisely the problem.
Her memories were still incredibly vivid.
And what she found most difficult to accept was the fact that, despite everything, part of her had actually enjoyed being close to Lev.
The thought alone made her face burn even hotter.
"That bastard..."
Bibi Dong bit her lip as she recalled how close they had become and the overwhelming emotions that had clouded her judgment.
Even now, merely remembering it caused her heart to beat faster.
She immediately shook her head, trying to drive those thoughts away.
'It was the Rakshasa God's influence.'
She repeatedly told herself that.
It had to be.
There was no other explanation.
"Lev..."
Bibi Dong's expression became fierce as she stood from her throne.
"You're dead if you appear in front of me again."
Her voice carried a mixture of anger, embarrassment, and frustration.
She then turned around and headed back toward her private quarters, hoping that some time alone would allow her to regain her usual composure.
Yet despite her calm steps and dignified appearance, the lingering effects of everything that had happened continued to betray her.
The Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, who had faced countless enemies without ever showing weakness, was now struggling against something far more troublesome.
Her own feelings.