Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"This place seems deserted... just a blood pool..."

Xie Yue approached the hall cautiously, scanning the area. However, the hall was empty, save for an eerie blood pool in the center. He frowned and turned to Zi Luo.

"Jie jie! The blood pool is all that matters!"

Seeing that Lin Ye and the others had been lured to the hall, the Blood Infant dropped its pretense, letting out a sharp, sinister laugh in its true voice.

"???"

Hearing the sudden change in tone, Xie Yue was momentarily stunned.

But before he could process what was happening, crimson tentacles shot out from the blood pool, a dozen of them lashing violently toward the group.

As a Battle Spirit Master who relied on his weapon spirit, Xie Yue's honed reflexes and sharp senses kicked in. Hearing the whistle of the tentacles behind him, he instinctively swung his Moon Blade backward in a spinning slash, severing several tentacles in one swift motion.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye and Hu Liena reacted just as quickly, dodging the incoming attack.

Yan, however, wasn't as fortunate. Caught off guard, he was ensnared by multiple tentacles. They coiled tightly around his neck, limbs, and waist, immobilizing him.

"Brother Yue, help me!"

Feeling the immense pulling force from the tentacles, Yan cried out for help.

Xie Yue didn't hesitate. With a flash of his Moon Blade, he severed the tentacles binding Yan, the remains splattering to the ground and dissolving into puddles of blood.

"Let's go! Get out of here now!"

After cutting Yan free, Xie Yue grabbed him and retreated toward the courtyard. By the time they reached the yard, Lin Ye and Hu Liena had already made it out.

"You little brats... managing to evade my ambush. Impressive. Truly worthy of being the best of this generation from Spirit Hall."

The Blood Infant's sharp, sinister voice echoed as it emerged from the hall. Its expression darkened upon seeing that Lin Ye and the others had escaped unscathed.

"Who are you? You're definitely not Junior Sister Zi Luo!"

Xie Yue raised his Moon Blade and pointed it at the Blood Infant, his voice filled with suspicion and anger.

"Jie jie! Of course I'm Zi Luo! Haven't we been classmates for years? Surely, you recognize me?"

The Blood Infant sneered mockingly, its grin wide and menacing.

"Impossible! Junior Sister Zi Luo would never sound as disgusting as you! You're an evil spirit master in disguise! Tell us, where is the real Zi Luo?"

Yan, furious, shouted as well.

But the Blood Infant only cackled in response.

"Senior Xie Yue, Yan, I think this really is Zi Luo—or at least her body. It's been taken over."

Lin Ye's calm voice cut through the tension. Having encountered evil spirit masters before, he was familiar with their methods.

"Evil spirit masters often possess mutated spirits tied to blood, flesh, or souls. Body possession is not uncommon for them."

"You've taken over Junior Sister Zi Luo's body?"

Xie Yue's gaze sharpened as he directed his question at the Blood Infant. His tone was accusatory, as if he already knew the answer.

"Jie jie! This boy is the cleverest among you, deserving of his title as Spirit Hall's Holy Son. Yes, this body once belonged to your dear Zi Luo. But now, it's mine!"

The Blood Infant's grin widened as it spoke, its voice dripping with malice.

"How does it feel? Angry? Helpless? What will you do? Destroy this body? Dare you risk harming her?"

Despite being exposed, the Blood Infant remained unfazed, its arrogance palpable.

"You bastard!"

Yan clenched his fists, his molten armor glowing with heat. He was ready to charge but was stopped by Xie Yue.

"Hmph! You're stalling. If you had the power to kill us, you would've done so already. You've gone to great lengths to lure us here, but we won't fall for your tricks."

Xie Yue's sharp mind quickly deduced the Blood Infant's intentions.

"Let's go. While we may not be able to deal with you, you clearly can't stop us either. We'll report this to our teacher and figure out how to save Junior Sister Zi Luo!"

With a cold laugh, Xie Yue signaled for Lin Ye, Hu Liena, and Yan to leave.

"You're not going anywhere! Take one step out of this courtyard, and I'll destroy this body!"

The Blood Infant's sinister grin twisted into a feral snarl as it shouted, its voice laced with venom.

"You—!"

Xie Yue and Yan froze, their expressions dark and conflicted. Yan's fury burned hotter, while Xie Yue's face was grim with suppressed rage.

Behind them, Lin Ye remained calm. He quietly leaned toward Hu Liena and whispered, "Hu Liena, when Xie Yue and Yan keep that thing distracted, I'll enhance your speed with Ghostly Shadow. Get close and use your Charm to immobilize it. My first spirit ability, Purifying Light, can cleanse negative states. It might save her."

"Understood."

Hu Liena nodded subtly, her eyes flashing with determination.

"You think we'll believe your bluff? If destroying Zi Luo's body means your death, then you wouldn't dare. You're probably clinging to her because you've lost your own body!"

Xie Yue's voice was cold and unyielding, calling the Blood Infant's bluff.

"Jie jie! Try me, then!"

The Blood Infant sneered confidently, betting on their hesitation.

"Damn it!"

"Now!"

As Xie Yue and Yan continued their tense standoff with the Blood Infant, Lin Ye suddenly shouted. Activating his third spirit ability, Ghostly Shadow, he enhanced Hu Liena's agility, doubling her speed and reflexes.

In an instant, Hu Liena darted forward, her figure a blur. Within moments, she was face-to-face with the Blood Infant.

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