"It truly is an outstanding control-type Spirit Ability."
Yu Xiaogang nodded in approval after listening to Bibi Dong's explanation.
A trace of pride immediately appeared on her face.
"That's not all."
"My third Spirit Ability, Spiderweb, has a unique characteristic. Its strength depends entirely on the strength of the Spirit Master using it."
She raised her hand and gestured as she spoke.
"The stronger I become, the stronger the web will be."
"The amount of webbing I can produce will increase."
"The area it covers will become larger."
"And its toughness will continue to rise."
Bibi Dong's eyes sparkled with confidence.
"In other words, this Spirit Ability can continue evolving alongside me. Even if I become a Titled Douluo one day, it will still remain an extremely useful control skill."
"When my teacher first learned about this ability, even he was shocked."
Her tone carried a hint of pride.
After all, having a Spirit Ability capable of growing endlessly alongside its user was something any Spirit Master would envy.
"That's incredibly powerful."
Yu Xiaogang responded with an expression of admiration.
However, compared to most people, his reaction was relatively calm.
If anyone else had heard such an explanation, they would probably have been stunned.
But Yu Xiaogang's own first two Spirit Abilities possessed similar growth potential.
Because of that, his surprise wasn't nearly as intense.
Still, seeing Bibi Dong so happy, he naturally chose to cooperate.
"Hehe."
Bibi Dong immediately smiled.
The smile was bright and innocent.
Ever since meeting Yu Xiaogang, she had constantly found herself shocked by him.
His spirit rings.
His martial spirit.
His combat techniques.
His terrifying battle instincts.
Every encounter left her amazed.
And every time she thought she had finally caught up, Yu Xiaogang would reveal another astonishing trump card.
Naturally, that ignited her competitive spirit.
She refused to admit defeat.
Now that she finally had something capable of impressing him, she couldn't help feeling delighted.
"Alright."
Yu Xiaogang stretched lazily.
"Now that we understand your third Spirit Ability, let's head to the Great Spirit Arena."
His eyes lit up slightly.
"Today's battle might just become my official debut."
"Your debut?"
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow.
A playful smile appeared on her face.
"Then I'll have to witness it properly."
She even made an exaggerated cheering gesture.
"Awoo!"
Yu Xiaogang laughed helplessly.
This side of Bibi Dong was completely different from the cold and elegant image she displayed before outsiders.
Only those close to her would ever see such a playful expression.
Not long afterward, the two arrived at the Great Spirit Arena of Spirit City.
Even from afar, they could hear the roaring cheers of the audience.
The enormous structure towered over the surrounding buildings.
Countless Spirit Masters entered and exited every day.
This was one of the most famous battle venues on the continent.
For many Spirit Masters, it was also the fastest path to fame.
Inside the registration hall, the atmosphere was bustling.
Spirit Masters stood in long lines waiting to register.
The moment Bibi Dong appeared, however, many people subconsciously turned to look.
As the disciple of the Pope and a frequent participant in Spirit Arena battles, her reputation was already widespread throughout Spirit City.
Arriving at the registration counter, Bibi Dong spoke directly.
"We're here to register a team."
The clerk smiled professionally.
"Team name?"
Bibi Dong glanced at Yu Xiaogang.
"The Dragon Emperor Team."
The clerk nodded and began recording the information.
Then his eyes widened slightly.
"Wait..."
He looked up carefully.
"Are you Spider Empress Bibi Dong?"
Bibi Dong nodded casually.
"It's me."
The clerk immediately became more enthusiastic.
After all, Bibi Dong was one of the arena's most popular rising stars.
He had personally watched many of her matches.
"What a surprise."
The clerk chuckled.
"You've finally found a teammate."
For years, Bibi Dong had participated only in individual matches.
Many people had wondered why she never formed a team.
Now the mystery had finally been solved.
The clerk's curious gaze landed on Yu Xiaogang.
Who exactly was this young man?
What qualifications did he possess to become Bibi Dong's partner?
"That's right."
Bibi Dong crossed her arms proudly.
"From today onward, I can finally participate in two-on-two battles."
Her tone revealed genuine excitement.
One-on-one battles had started to become repetitive.
Two-on-two combat promised new challenges and greater excitement.
The clerk laughed.
"It seems you're very satisfied with your teammate."
He handed a registration form to Yu Xiaogang.
"Please fill this out."
Yu Xiaogang accepted the form and quickly wrote down his information.
A few moments later, he returned it.
The clerk glanced at the form casually.
Then his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
"Yu Xiaogang."
"Codename: Light Dragon."
"Spirit Power Rank Twenty-Four?"
He looked up at Yu Xiaogang.
Then back at the form.
Then back at Yu Xiaogang again.
For a moment, he wondered whether he had read it incorrectly.
A Rank Twenty-Four Spirit Grandmaster?
Bibi Dong was already a Spirit Elder.
Why would she choose someone weaker than herself as a teammate?
Before Yu Xiaogang could explain, Bibi Dong spoke first.
"There's no mistake."
"He's Rank Twenty-Four."
The clerk blinked.
Bibi Dong's expression darkened slightly.
"But his strength has my full approval."
"So don't question it."
The moment she spoke those words, the clerk noticed something strange.
Her expression.
Her tone.
The slight annoyance in her eyes.
Suddenly, realization struck him.
Could it be...
No way.
Had Bibi Dong actually lost to this young man before?
The thought alone was unbelievable.
But judging from her reaction, it seemed highly likely.
The clerk inhaled sharply.
His gaze toward Yu Xiaogang changed instantly.
Any Spirit Master capable of defeating Bibi Dong deserved attention.
"Stop standing there."
Bibi Dong frowned.
"We're here to fight."
"Right! Right away!"
The clerk hurriedly completed the registration.
Before long, the Dragon Emperor Team was officially registered.
After the pair left, the clerk immediately grabbed a coworker.
"Cover for me."
"Where are you going?"
"To watch a match."
Without waiting for a response, he ran toward the arena.
He absolutely had to see this Yu Xiaogang fight with his own eyes.
Soon afterward, he got exactly what he wanted.
And what he witnessed completely shattered his understanding of common sense.
The host's voice echoed throughout the arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
"Next up!"
"The newly registered Dragon Emperor Team versus the Blood-Stained Duo!"
The audience erupted into cheers.
Two teams stepped onto the stage.
On one side stood Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong.
On the other stood two heavily muscled men.
The Blood-Stained Duo had considerable experience fighting in lower-ranked matches.
Their fierce appearances intimidated many opponents.
Unfortunately, neither recognized Bibi Dong.
The larger of the two laughed mockingly.
"Kids?"
"They're sending children into the arena now?"
The second man grinned.
"Go home and drink milk before you get hurt."
The crowd laughed.
Trash talk was common in Spirit Arena battles.
Neither man considered their opponents a threat.
Bibi Dong merely looked toward Yu Xiaogang.
"Your turn or mine?"
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward.
"I'll handle this one."
"My attacks are faster."
Bibi Dong nodded and retreated.
The host raised his arm dramatically.
"Begin!"
The instant the battle started, Spirit Power erupted from Yu Xiaogang's body.
Then—
Two spirit rings appeared.
Purple.
Purple.
For a single moment, the entire arena fell silent.
Thousands of spectators froze.
The host froze.
The Blood-Stained Duo froze.
Even the registration clerk watching from the audience forgot how to breathe.
Two thousand-year spirit rings.
As first and second spirit rings.
Impossible.
Absolutely impossible.
One member of the Blood-Stained Duo rubbed his eyes.
The other stared blankly.
Neither could process what they were seeing.
Unfortunately for them, Yu Xiaogang wasn't interested in waiting.
Golden light gathered in his hands.
Two long rods materialized instantly.
Whoosh!
The rods shot through the air.
Only when the weapons reached them did the Blood-Stained Duo finally react.
"Defend!"
They hastily activated their martial spirits.
Too late.
Bang!
One rod smashed directly into a man's chest.
The second struck the other's shoulder.
Both flew backward.
Before they could recover, the rods attacked again.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The attacks came relentlessly.
The audience watched in stunned silence.
The Blood-Stained Duo couldn't even approach Yu Xiaogang.
They were completely suppressed.
Moments later, the rods transformed.
Their shapes stretched and sharpened.
They became two brilliant Light Swords.
The blades stopped directly at the throats of the two men.
The arena became silent.
The battle was over.
From beginning to end, less than thirty seconds had passed.
The host stared blankly.
Then suddenly shouted.
"The battle is over!"
"The Dragon Emperor Team wins!"
The audience exploded.
"What just happened?"
"Two purple spirit rings!"
"How is that possible?"
"Who is this Light Dragon?"
"That's completely against common sense!"
The entire arena erupted into discussion.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang calmly dismissed his spirit rings.
His first official Spirit Arena battle had ended.
And it had ended with overwhelming dominance.
Bibi Dong walked over.
She hadn't even needed to move.
"How did it feel?"
Yu Xiaogang thought briefly.
"Honestly?"
"It wasn't very different from an ordinary fight."
Bibi Dong laughed.
"That's because our rank is still too low."
She pointed toward their newly acquired Iron Spirit Fighting Badge.
"With a new team and an Iron Rank badge, the arena can only match us against opponents of similar status."
"Things will become more interesting soon."
A hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.
Unlike academy sparring matches, Spirit Arena battles involved real stakes.
Participants paid entry fees.
They fought for rewards.
They fought for fame.
And sometimes they fought desperately.
That was why Bibi Dong loved this place.
Only here could she experience genuine combat.
Yu Xiaogang nodded thoughtfully.
Then Bibi Dong suddenly pointed at him.
"You fought this round."
"Next round is mine."
"We'll alternate."
Yu Xiaogang laughed.
"So your real reason for forming a team was to fight more opponents?"
"Of course."
Bibi Dong answered without hesitation.
"One-on-one battles aren't enough anymore."
Her eyes gleamed.
"For people like us, stronger opponents are the only thing worth chasing."
The two continued discussing future matches.
Neither noticed that many spectators below the stage were staring at Yu Xiaogang.
Their eyes burned with greed.
Two thousand-year spirit rings.
A secret that defied the laws of the Spirit Master world.
And now, countless people wanted to know how he had done it.
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