Chapter 221: Soul Fusion Skill
A thick pink mist instantly enveloped most of the arena, covering all fourteen contestants.
The Shrek team felt that their senses, soul power, and speed had all been suppressed by fifty percent. While they sighed a little in recognition, they didn't panic.
It was clear they had anticipated that the Spirit Hall team might pull such a move, and the Great Teacher had already considered this in their tactics.
Within the pink mist, a figure resembling a masked knight slowly approached. A voice, neither distinctly male nor female, laced with enchantment, echoed in the ears of the Shrek team.
"Just surrender now. In this state, you have no chance."
"Of course, if you are truly that stubborn, we can send you on your way."
The Shrek team ignored the temptation and threats of the alluring voice, instead setting up their formation.
Dai Mubai, Tai Long, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling immediately blocked the path of the allure. Their task was clear: once the allure attacked, they would go in and sacrifice themselves.
Tang San quickly grabbed the mushroom sausages made by Oscar and flew into the air, breaking free from the mist's coverage.
Ma Hongjun activated his martial soul, and his second and third soul rings flashed simultaneously.
"Second Soul Skill: Phoenix in the Fire, Third Soul Skill: Phoenix Wings Soaring."
Fatty's second soul skill increased the power of his flames by 30%, and his third soul skill not only gave him the ability to fly but also increased his flame power by 100%, expanding the burning range by 50%.
While the allure was momentarily distracted, Tang San in mid-air pointed his rear end towards the Spirit Hall team.
Fatty's first soul ring began to surge.
"Soul Bone Skill: Piggy Universe Fart."
A strong, pungent, green gas fell from the sky, quickly covering the entire arena.
"Brothers, brace yourselves!"
Dai Mubai and the others immediately retreated to the edge of the arena and jumped down without hesitation.
After they had left, Fatty gave a full-force strike to detonate the entire toxic mist.
"First Soul Skill: Phoenix Fire Line."
Tang San or Fatty: "Soul Fusion Skill: Plague Explosion!"
A huge explosion rang out from the arena, causing the audience to feel a sharp pain in their eardrums as they covered their ears.
A massive mushroom cloud rose from the arena, the combination of fire and fart causing earth-shattering power.
The Spirit Hall high-ups on the platform could no longer remain seated. They stood up and clenched their fists. This soul fusion skill had already demonstrated the power of an elite Soul Emperor or even a Soul Saint's full-force strike.
After all, this was the combined power of a Soul Master of the Soul Sovereign rank and a Soul Exalted. How could they not be shocked?
Looking at the scene on the arena, the Great Teacher grinned coldly and then provocatively glanced at the elegant woman on the high platform.
"Hmph, now you should understand what it means by the power of wisdom, right?"
Bibi Dong seemed to feel the challenge in the Great Teacher's gaze. She shot a cold look his way, prompting Yu Master to quickly take two steps back, retreating behind the two dragons before he could finally relax.
As the red mist and pungent toxic gas slowly dissipated, the scene in the arena left everyone stunned.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena had exited their martial soul fusion state after taking heavy hits. Their clothes were tattered, and their bodies were covered in small wounds, their faces looking terrible.
The other five from the Spirit Hall team were lying scattered on the ground, their lives in danger.
From the extensive burns on their bodies, it was evident that their condition wasn't good, and they were foaming at the mouth, indicating the continued effects of the poisonous gas.
"You... deserve to die..."
Looking at her teammates' tragic state, Hu Liena's gaze turned crimson as she stared up at Tang San and Ma Hongjun in the air, gritting her teeth as she muttered.
Xie Yue, feeling the cold chill in his heart, had originally hoped to resolve things quickly with the martial soul fusion skill. But not only had they failed to finish off their opponents, they had paid a heavy price.
A quick glance was enough to show that his teammates' injuries could not be recovered in a single day, and the final battle against the Royal Team would be tomorrow.
Tang San and Fatty's faces were also grim. It was unexpected that the siblings still had combat power left.
"Fatty, cover me. Let's finish this quickly."
"Okay."
"Phoenix Fire Line!"
Fatty understood the principle of striking when the enemy was weak, so he quickly unleashed his soul skill to cover Tang San.
As Xie Yue and Hu Liena dodged the flames, Tang San adjusted his posture and suspended himself in the air, head downward.
"Soul Bone Skill: Turtle Head Burst."
"Soul Bone Skill: Piggy Universe Fart."
"Soul Bone Fusion Skill: Turbocharged Explosion Headbutt!"
Using the dynamic vision provided by his Purple Extreme Demon Eyes, Tang San immediately locked onto Hu Liena and released the Soul Bone Fusion Skill.
A green spiral of gas streaked through the air, as Tang San's green forehead collided with the little fox.
"Nana, watch out!"
Xie Yue threw his Moon Blade at Ma Hongjun in the air while warning his sister about Tang San's attack.
Hu Liena understood immediately and instinctively rolled twice on the ground.
With a loud bang, Hu Liena looked back to see a deep pit where she had previously been standing.
"Ah!"
Ma Hongjun, hit by the Moon Blade, fell out of the arena but was caught by Dai Mubai.
The Great Teacher clenched his knuckles tightly. The next phase wouldn't be a matter of tactics anymore—it would depend on his disciples' performance.
Tang San crawled out of the deep pit, a hint of regret in his eyes. If he could have taken out one of them quickly, the chances of winning would have increased dramatically.
Seeing Tang San rise, Hu Liena didn't hesitate. She just wanted to take down this annoying farting guy.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Ambiguous Eyes!"
The black soul ring on the little fox's body lit up, and her seductive gaze made Tang San feel entranced. He immediately realized that the opponent had used a mental soul skill.
Thinking quickly, Tang San decided to play along, his eyes showing a look of indulgence, waiting for the next move.
Seeing that his sister's soul skill had taken effect, Xie Yue raised his Moon Blade and charged at Tang San without releasing any more soul skills, as he believed there was no need to against Tang San in his current state.
Just as Xie Yue was about to approach, Tang San's feigned indulgence vanished instantly. Blue Silver Grass appeared in his hands, and he activated the Parasite and Bind skills in succession, trapping Xie Yue perfectly.
"What?"
"How is this possible?"
Xie Yue and Hu Liena were in disbelief. They had never seen a soul master of the same age stay conscious under the effect of Ambiguous Eyes.
Tang San completely ignored their astonishment. He wasn't going to let this opportunity slip by.
The Haotian Hammer appeared in his hand, and the third and fourth yellow soul rings shone brightly.
"Third Soul Skill: Ox and Horse's Fury!"
"Fourth Soul Skill: Three Pigeon Iron Hammer!"
In a dazed Xie Yue's eyes, a fast-moving iron hammer struck his face, sending him flying and landing on the edge of the arena.
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Chapter 222: Spirit Hall's Pyrrhic Victory
On the high platform, the Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo once again let out a sharp, screeching cry.
"Hao Tian Hammer?"
"Moreover, with Blue Silver Grass and Hao Tian Hammer, this guy is..."
Bibi Dong calmly observed everything happening, knowing Tang San's identity long ago. However, she hadn't expected him to reveal the Hao Tian Hammer so publicly, just for the sake of winning the match.
"Your Majesty, should we..."
Yue Guan's ambiguous face revealed a sinister look as he cupped his hands towards Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong thought for a moment before letting out a soft sigh.
"Let's wait until the competition ends."
"Understood, Your Majesty."
The Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo retreated in response, their gazes towards Tang San now resembling those of people looking at corpses.
Ning Fengzhi and Jian, after exchanging a glance, saw the shock in each other's eyes.
"Fengzhi, this kid is Tang Hao's son, right?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded in agreement with Chen Xin's view, his eyes glancing over at Ning Be, noticing that his expression hadn't changed. He then knew this was all part of his son's plan, and he finally relaxed.
"Bei'er must have arranged everything, we don't need to worry."
Tang San was disappointed when he saw Xie Yue hadn't fallen off the stage. In his plan, this surprise attack should have directly sent him off the stage.
He hadn't expected that even after revealing the Hao Tian Hammer, he hadn't achieved the result he wanted.
Hu Liena anxiously glanced at her brother, seeing him slowly get up and spit out a mouthful of blood before she breathed a small sigh of relief. Her gaze then turned colder as she looked at Tang San.
"Third Soul Skill: Fox Demon Transformation."
"First Soul Skill: Fox Fire Order."
No matter what Tang San had done to make her fifth soul skill ineffective, she couldn't afford to use any more mental-based skills. If the highly praised Spirit Hall team couldn't even make it to the final match, Hu Liena couldn't imagine the ridicule they would face.
She now just wanted to deal with this troublesome opponent quickly.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Strength, First Soul Skill: Slash."
Xie Yue evidently had the same idea. After getting back on his feet, he activated his soul skills and rushed directly at Tang San.
Tang San could only swing the Hao Tian Hammer in a chaotic fashion to deal with the two of them. However, facing two Soul Kings at once was a tough task for him, and he was often forced to sacrifice one defense for another.
Before long, he had accumulated multiple burns and slash wounds.
At this point, Tang San had not forgotten the Great Teacher's advice: always remain calm and analyze your opponent's weaknesses.
With his feet stepping in Ghost Shadow, the Hao Tian Hammer's swings created a whistling sound, making Xie Yue and Hu Liena hesitant to act recklessly, afraid Tang San might exchange an injury for an injury.
Once the effect of the Ox and Horse's Fury faded from Tang San's body, his momentum dropped again, and only then did they increase their attack frequency.
Faced with the coordinated onslaught of the two Soul Kings, Tang San struggled to find a good countermeasure and was slowly forced into the corner of the arena. He was blasted off the stage by the explosive force of the Fox Fire Order.
After the referee announced the result, the two siblings let out a deep sigh of relief and immediately called for their teammates to be carried off for treatment.
The Great Teacher looked at the dejected Tang San, patted his shoulder in comfort, and his teammates expressed their respect for him. Despite being a Soul Sovereign, Tang San had managed to endure for so long under the siege of two Soul Kings. That alone was something to be proud of.
"You little monsters, don't hang your heads. The average age of our Shrek team is, apart from the Imperial Fighting Team, the youngest. Many of you will be eligible for the next Soul Master competition. I'm proud of your performance."
Seeing the mood of his students sinking, Flender comforted them. Even the usually stingy Flender had decided to treat everyone to a feast at the Drunken Immortal Tavern.
The first to recover his spirits was Fatty. He hadn't really cared much about winning the championship; he was just happy to make a name for himself.
After all, this final soul fusion skill had certainly let him make his presence known. What was there to be dissatisfied about?
"Not bad, Dean, has the iron tree finally blossomed?"
"Little brat, ease up on the punches!"
"By the way, Master, are we going to watch the finals tomorrow?"
On the way to the hotel, Fatty curiously asked again. He also wanted to know the outcome between the Spirit Hall team and the Imperial Fighting Team.
The Great Teacher thought for a moment before nodding.
"Sure, it's good to watch. They're among the best of your generation. Watching their battle will only help you in your future development."
"Then Master, who do you think will win the championship?"
Hearing Fatty's question, everyone turned their attention to the Great Teacher, eager to hear his thoughts.
"Hmm, that's hard to say. Many of Spirit Hall's team members were injured today. If they don't recover properly, it will be hard for them to match the Imperial Fighting Team."
"But the Spirit Hall team's soul masters shouldn't be underestimated. If they recover to their peak by tomorrow's match, they still have a chance."
"At that time, the Imperial Fighting Team won't have a method to deal with the martial soul fusion skills. Spirit Hall's chances will be greater."
The Shrek team nodded in agreement. For some reason, they all seemed to hope for the Spirit Hall team to win. Even Tang San, who had a deep grudge against Spirit Hall, thought the same.
Perhaps it was because Ning Rongrong and the others, being the same age as them, didn't want to fall behind.
As they waited for dinner at the hotel, Tang San pulled the Great Teacher aside to a quiet place.
"Master, my Hao Tian Hammer has been exposed. Should I leave Spirit Hall City today?"
The Great Teacher smiled lightly, shaking his head in reassurance.
"I have some connections with the Pope of Spirit Hall. She won't harm you. Moreover, they are the hosts of this tournament. If they were to target a genius contestant, the continent would look down on them."
Hearing this, Tang San relaxed, his eyes filled with anticipation. He couldn't wait to see how the Imperial Fighting Team would break Spirit Hall's martial soul fusion skill.
The Great Teacher, believing that Bibi Dong wouldn't harm Tang San, thought back to when she had once spoken about sending someone to assassinate him. Yet, his disciple had made it safely to Spirit Hall City.
He felt his heart soften, realizing that Bibi Dong might still care about him. The harsh words she spoke earlier were likely just to provoke him, and he had categorized her ambiguous relationship with Ning Be as part of that.
Now that the competition was over, he was certain that Bibi Dong would spare Tang San for his sake.
It was an extremely confident thought, but Bibi Dong indeed wouldn't dare directly harm Tang San. However, it wasn't because of the Great Teacher—she was simply careful not to strike him for her own reasons.
With the rise of the sun and the setting of the moon, the new day had arrived. The final battle of the Continental Soul Master Tournament was about to take place.
Spirit Hall Team vs. Tiandou Royal Academy Team 2.
The audience poured into the venue early to get the best seats, now that there was no longer the distraction of the "fart king" to worry about.
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Chapter 223: Dugu Yan's Sound System
The host conducted a half-hour long warm-up, building up the excitement for the final battle.
On the high platform, Bibi Dong placed three spirit bones, representing the championship prize, into exquisite gift boxes, making the watching soul masters envious.
But they could only look, as none of them dared to act recklessly in Spirit Hall's presence.
After the host introduced the participating team members, the fourteen contestants stepped forward.
It must be said that Spirit Hall's healing system soul masters were truly top-notch. Although the five members besides Xie Yue and Hu Liena had bandages wrapped around their wounds, it was clear that it wouldn't hinder their combat abilities.
The Spirit Hall team's seven members looked at Dugu Yan, who entered with the Imperial Fighting Team, and a sense of unease arose in their hearts.
They were extremely wary of this woman, who was making her debut. If she wasn't a trump card, her abilities could likely restrain them.
On the spectator stand, sitting next to Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo stroked his beard in satisfaction. He had finally seen his granddaughter appear, and it was worth the long wait!
Ning Fengzhi and the others exchanged amused glances. They hadn't expected that this old man, who had appeared so indifferent before, was just pretending.
After Bibi Dong's final speech, the referee announced the start of the grand finale.
Of the fourteen people on the arena, everyone except Dugu Yan released their spirit abilities first.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena, following the strategy from the previous match, immediately closed in on the enemy, hoping to seize the initiative. They didn't think the Imperial Fighting Team had a martial soul fusion skill like Shrek Academy's.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Enchanting Demon."
A thick pink mist immediately covered most of the arena, shrouding all fourteen contestants.
Ning Rongrong, sensing the change, realized that her soul power, sensory abilities, and speed were all suppressed by 50%. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, so this is what it feels like to be surrounded by this mist?"
She quickly realized that she was still in the middle of the match and hurried to fulfill her duty.
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile: Unstoppable Work!"
Countless colorful lights entered her teammates' bodies, and they immediately felt their suppressed soul power and speed returning, though their sensory abilities still hadn't changed.
Long Nianbing obediently stood beside Ning Rongrong. His task was to protect the little princess and ensure her teammates wouldn't lose their enhancements.
"Changsheng Blade, Earth Barrier."
Numerous earth-yellow kitchen knives gathered to form a blade array, completely enclosing Ning Rongrong. Any attack from any angle would be blocked.
While the others prepared for the battle, Enchanting Demon took the initiative to launch an attack on Little Rabbit.
"Self-created Soul Skill: Full Moon!"
The two Moon Blades in Enchanting Demon's hands spun at an incredibly high speed, slashing towards Little Rabbit. Due to the interference from the pink mist, she only noticed the attack when it was nearly upon her.
Little Rabbit didn't react slowly. She instantly activated her Invincible Body, and the wild Moon Blade struck the shield with a deep, resonant sound.
"Boom!"
Hearing the sound, Zhu Zhuqing and Ah Du immediately rushed to Little Rabbit's side and launched their attacks on Enchanting Demon.
"Sharp Blade Strike."
"Ghostly Slash."
The attacks missed, and Enchanting Demon's figure quickly disappeared, preparing for her next move.
"Wow, this isn't good. I can't see anything! By the time I noticed, the attack was already in my face."
Little Rabbit, who had narrowly avoided the attack, patted her chest in fear and complained to her teammates.
"Hehe, it's fine. You all retreat to the edge of the arena."
Dugu Yan, who had been quiet until now, slowly raised her arm. The toxins from her soul bone were slowly being released.
"Alright, Sister Yan, leave it to you."
"Don't worry."
Under Long Nianbing's knife shield, everyone retreated outside the mist, moving closer to the edge of the arena.
Sensing the slowly advancing toxins in the mist, Enchanting Demon immediately retreated several dozen meters. The mist shifted along with them, leaving Dugu Yan outside the pink fog.
"Looks like we need to deal with this woman first; otherwise, the toxins will be a problem."
Enchanting Demon quickly communicated with her teammates, and no one disagreed. They glanced at the other members of the Imperial Fighting Team, who were all near the arena's edge, and rushed towards Dugu Yan.
At this moment, Dugu Yan had her back to them, seemingly unaware of their approach.
Enchanting Demon saw this vulnerable stance, and for some reason, a sense of caution arose in her heart. She felt that something bad would happen if they advanced further.
But, with the time for their martial soul fusion skill limited, they couldn't afford to hesitate. What if the opponent was just pretending to be vulnerable? They couldn't afford to miss this opportunity.
Just as the seven from Spirit Hall were about to attack, a loud dragon's roar echoed in their ears. Dugu Yan had released her martial soul, the Phosphorus Poison Dragon.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black—six soul rings rose in sequence.
"Soul Emperor?"
"No, she... she... she..."
With the appearance of the seventh crimson soul ring behind Dugu Yan, everyone in the arena couldn't remain seated. This was the highest-ranked contestant to appear since the start of the tournament.
"Good, good, good!"
Old Dugu shouted three times, his face now flushed with excitement. He had only known that his granddaughter's seventh soul ring was ready, but he hadn't expected such a big surprise.
The members of Spirit Hall, stunned by the sudden control from the ten-thousand-year soul ring, stood frozen for several seconds.
It was only the calls from Hu Liena and Xie Yue that snapped them out of their daze.
"What are you afraid of? Our martial soul fusion skill is also strong, we're not entirely without a chance. Let's give it everything we've got!"
The five who had regained their senses now blushed in embarrassment. They had been frightened by a woman.
Reenergized, they threw themselves at Dugu Yan, determined to give Enchanting Demon a chance.
But to their surprise, strange background music seemed to play from behind the woman facing away from them.
"Spring goes, autumn comes, flowers bloom a little more.
Time doesn't last through a lifetime.
Floating and sinking, half a life has passed.
A pot of muddy wine, with the wind to follow.
With every step, a glance like a startled swan.
How should we chase after love?"
This made Ning Be, sitting in the stands, grin. His woman had music playing during the match? He'd have to search her when they got home to see where the sound system was hidden.
The Spirit Hall team was once again confused by this illusion-like music, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
"Green mountains always accompany the green waters.
The swallow has already flown south.
The beauty's scroll remains with a trace of gray, lamenting the remaining beauty."
The music continued to echo on the arena. Dugu Yan's seventh crimson soul ring began to pulse slowly as she entered her martial soul true body form. The dragon's roar resounded through the skies.
This caused the members of Spirit Hall to tense up even further, but the next scene left them dumbfounded. They couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Dugu Yan released her sixth soul skill towards the opposite direction.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Petrifying Gaze!"
At this point, not only the Spirit Hall team but even Ning Rongrong and the others were stunned.
"Sister Yan, has she made a mistake? What is she doing releasing her soul skill there?"
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Chapter 224: The End of the Tournament, Dividing the Soul Bones
Before the two teams' thirteen members could react, Dugu Yan, after releasing her sixth soul skill, immediately used her left leg soul bone skill.
"Soul Bone Skill: Crystal Flash."
This soul bone was given to Dugu Yan by Ning Bei when he found the Ke Ye Purple Immortal Violet at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, granting her a teleportation-type soul skill.
Dugu Yan later discovered that her sixth soul skill and this soul bone skill worked well together, which led to this moment.
The members of Spirit Hall, who had been mocking Dugu Yan for releasing soul skills recklessly, suddenly found themselves face-to-face with her.
As Enchanting Demon and Dugu Yan made eye contact, they only had time to see a sinister smile on her lips before they, along with their teammates, turned into stone statues.
Ning Bei: "Big win, well done!"
Seeing the six stone statues on the arena, the entire venue erupted into chaos, with gasps and shouts filling the air.
On the high platform, the expression on the face of the Grand Master grew even more painful, muttering, "This is impossible," and "This isn't scientific."
Bibi Dong gritted her teeth, glaring at Ning Bei from afar, but her gaze continued to be ignored by him.
Dugu Yan, who had controlled everyone, showed no hesitation and immediately began her soul skill storm.
"Third Soul Skill: Toxic Mist."
"Fourth Soul Skill: Plague Explosion."
"Fifth Soul Skill: Twin Poison Fangs!"
Countless poisons stained all the statues green, followed by rows of Twin Poison Fangs, all striking the bodies of the six members of Spirit Hall's team.
In just three seconds, the pink mist covering the arena dispersed, and Enchanting Demon reappeared from the shattered stone, splitting into Hu Liena and Xie Yue.
The other five members, after being petrified, collapsed on the arena, unconscious, their faces purple and green, clearly poisoned.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena were no better, wrapped in poisonous mist, their lips turning purple as they neared the loss of their fighting ability.
"You..."
The little fox's face was full of hatred, feeling like a complete joke.
Dugu Yan chuckled lightly, pointing to her teammates lying behind her.
"If you're going to surrender, do it quickly. Otherwise, their lives are in danger."
The siblings looked back to see their teammates foaming at the mouth, visibly on the brink of death.
Furiously glaring at Dugu Yan, they ground their teeth and called out to the referee to surrender.
The arena was once again filled with the sounds of thunderous cheers.
"Royal Fight!"
"Royal Fight!"
"Royal Fight!"
Unlike Bibi Dong, whose face was ashen, Ning Fengzhi and the others were all smiles. Even Dugu Bo, who had just been mocking his granddaughter's overconfidence, shamelessly praised her.
"Did you see that? My granddaughter is amazing, isn't she?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Yan Yan really is great."
Ning Fengzhi and the others had no intention of disagreeing with the old poison master, but they secretly laughed to themselves. "Your granddaughter is so great? Well, guess whose last name will your granddaughter's future children have?"
Having won the competition, Dugu Yan detoxified the members of the Spirit Hall team, and they were taken off the arena by the healing soul masters.
Next came the award ceremony, where Bibi Dong personally handed out the tournament prizes to the winning team.
For some reason, Ning Bei, from a distance, could sense a hint of resentment in Bibi Dong's calm expression.
The three soul bones among the prizes were the Wisdom Skull of Mental Concentration, the Flame Right Arm of Explosive Burn, and the Wind Left Leg of Swift Movement.
These three soul bones were perfect for the three members of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, but now they were being gifted to others.
Ning Bei thought about the attributes of the soul bones. The Wind Left Leg of Swift Movement was perfect for a sensitive attacking soul master, so it would be a good fit for Zhu Zhuqing.
The Wisdom Skull of Mental Concentration could be given to Ning Rongrong to maximize her mind control advantages.
As for the Flame Right Arm of Explosive Burn, it overlapped with the one Ning Bei had given to Long Nianbing earlier, and it wasn't suitable for others. It was better to give it to Ning Fengzhi to replenish the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's inventory.
Anyway, he still had plenty of stock, and there was always something for everyone.
After the award ceremony, which marked the end of the Elite Soul Master Tournament, the Heaven Dou Empire became the biggest winner, having claimed the championship title without exerting much effort.
Ning Bei arranged a banquet at Drunken Immortal Tower for the team, and Ning Fengzhi and the others attended, offering high praise for everyone's performance.
While waiting for the dishes to be served, Ning Rongrong handed the three soul bones to Ning Bei.
"Brother, you divide them!"
Ning Bei didn't refuse and directly pushed two of the already-decided soul bones toward Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
Not giving them a chance to refuse, Ning Bei casually passed a few more soul bones to his hand using his soul tool.
"This is the Illusion Wisdom Soul Bone. It should be for Silver Bamboo, as your soul skills' strength is also linked to mental power."
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Ye Yinzhuzhi eagerly received the soul bone, not pretending to be polite since everyone had one.
Next, he tossed a light blue right arm bone to his apprentice.
"Nami, this is the right arm bone of the Water Immortal Frog. It's for you!"
"Thank you, Master!"
Nami happily received the soul bone, her face lit up with a goofy smile.
Finally, the Death Demon Spider Left Leg Bone was given to his woman, and Dugu Yan didn't refuse. It had been planned long ago.
"Nianbing and Ah Du received their soul bones before the tournament, and if you want more in the future, you'll have to contribute to the sect."
The two didn't object and nodded in agreement.
Ning Fengzhi and the others had no objections to the distribution of soul bones to the group, since they were all their carefully nurtured direct descendants.
The Flame Right Arm of Explosive Burn was directly thrown to his old father, and Ning Fengzhi nodded without hesitation.
After distributing the soul bones, the delicious food was served, and the group began to eat heartily.
"Bei'er, do you have any plans for the future?"
"I might need to go to the Extreme North. My fifth divine test still hasn't been settled. Maybe I'll find the answer there."
Ning Fengzhi and the others didn't say much, as there was no real danger.
"Then when that happens, Rongrong and the others can return to the sect with us old fellows. You can arrange your matters."
"Okay!"
In the Papal Hall, Ju and Gui were bowing their heads.
"Your Majesty, that young man from the Tang family, we should eliminate him sooner rather than later."
"Yes, the potential of a twin martial soul is too strong. If we let him grow, he will be a huge threat in the future, even if the boy's head is filled with nonsense and he recklessly absorbs some soul rings."
The two generals gave their candid advice, awaiting the Pope's orders.
Bibi Dong sat on her throne, lightly rubbing her forehead. Could she say, "I also want to, but it seems impossible"?
As time passed, Ju and Gui's confident expressions slowly turned into confusion. They couldn't understand why this was such a difficult matter.
You don't even need to do it yourself. With the next order, we can take care of it for you.
They raised their heads slightly, meeting Bibi Dong's noncommittal gaze.
"Huh?"
"Your Majesty, we..."
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Chapter 225: The Golden Sacred Dragon
After a long while, Bibi Dong finally gave the order. It was good to test them, but she also left them with flexible instructions.
"Go ahead, but be careful. If anything seems off, I allow you to abort the mission."
The order from Bibi Dong left the two of them stunned. What was this about? Are they implying that two Title Douluo can't handle a Soul Sovereign?
They felt insulted. Even though the opposing team had the so-called Golden Iron Triangle, which was said to be comparable to Title Douluo, they didn't think they would fail.
But when they met Bibi Dong's gaze again, they saw a deep wariness in her eyes. It immediately dawned on them that things might not be as simple as they thought.
After bowing, they left the Pope's Hall with complex feelings.
"Old Ghost, what's going on here?"
"I don't know, but it's better to be cautious. I always feel this is related to the encirclement from fourteen years ago."
"Hmm?"
Yue Guan widened his eyes, recalling the scene when he was struck by the big hammer fourteen years ago. His face immediately became serious as he nodded.
"I understand now. Let's go. Leave the Golden Iron Triangle to me."
Outside of Soul City, in a valley more than thirty kilometers away, the Shrek team was traveling in a poor-quality horse-drawn carriage.
The rickety carriage made Ma Hongjun complain constantly.
"Dean, didn't we get some sponsorship money? Do we really have to be this cheap? My back is about to break from the bumps."
"What do you know? We have to spend the money wisely. Shouldn't I use some of the sponsorship to help Dean Er Long's academy renovate?"
"Ugh."
Just as the students grumbled, a terrifying aura suddenly came from the valley's exit, causing Flanders and Liu Er Long to tense up immediately.
"Old Flanders, Er Long, what's going on?"
"Let's go, let's check it out. Someone's coming."
The Golden Iron Triangle disembarked from the carriage and looked into the distance. There, at the top of the valley, stood two figures.
When Yu Xiao Gang recognized their faces, his heart skipped a beat. He had already identified who they were.
The two Elders from Spirit Hall, Ju Dou Luo and Gui Dou Luo, appeared here at this time. Their purpose could only be one.
"Xiao San, take the students and leave immediately."
Hearing this, Tang San poked his head out from the carriage and saw the two figures in the distance. He immediately shuddered and nodded. He quickly turned the carriage around and headed in the opposite direction. It was still in the direction of Soul City, but it was better than staying and waiting for danger to come.
At the same time, he cursed the Grand Master in his heart. Wasn't it said that Spirit Hall wouldn't bother them because of his face?
"Tang San, who are those people up ahead?"
Seeing Tang San suddenly turn the carriage around, Dai Mubai and the others looked at him in confusion.
"They are Elders from Spirit Hall. They must be coming for us. After all, our performance in the competition was outstanding, and we don't belong to any of the major forces."
"Ah!"
"No way, is Spirit Hall this shameless?"
Ma Hongjun and Oscar were shocked. They never expected things would turn out like this. Dai Mubai's eyes flashed with doubt, but he didn't pursue it further. After all, with the Golden Iron Triangle leading the way, what could go wrong?
"This is Flanders. It's an honor to meet you, Your Excellencies."
Yue Guan glanced at the three of them and gave Gui Mei a look. After receiving the signal, Gui Mei immediately disappeared from the spot.
Flanders, feeling a sense of urgency, realized what was about to happen. He quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands to Yue Guan.
"Your Excellency, I have some past connections with the Pope. Please show some leniency and don't harm the children."
A trace of disdain flashed in Yue Guan's eyes. If the Pope truly cared about past connections, she wouldn't have agreed to their request. He sneered and said, "How much is your face worth? That's the son of Tang Hao, the criminal who killed the former Pope."
Yu Xiao Gang's face immediately darkened. He hadn't expected the venomous woman to be so heartless.
"Do you really want a fight? Do you know that Haotian Douluo could be nearby? I suggest you don't make a fool of yourself!"
When appealing to emotions didn't work, Flanders quickly brought up Tang Hao, hoping to scare Yue Guan off.
But a Title Douluo like Yue Guan wouldn't be intimidated by a few words. If it came to it, they could just give up once Tang Hao arrived, after all, they already had the Pope's approval.
"Hmph. Let's see how you're going to make this a mutual destruction."
Flanders and the others exchanged glances, each seeing the determination in the others' eyes. They quickly closed the distance.
"Sun and moon shine, golden turn, martial soul fusion skill: Golden Sacred Dragon."
Sixteen soul rings rose in sequence, and a dragon's roar filled the valley. A golden dragon soared into the sky, its eyes locked onto Yue Guan.
This was the first time Yue Guan had seen a tri-combined martial soul fusion technique, and there was a trace of interest in his gaze.
"So this is your trump card? Impressive. Let me see how strong it really is."
Yue Guan raised his right hand, and the unique Tianyun Chrysanthemum appeared. Two yellow, two purple, and five black soul rings rose in sequence.
Having completed their fusion technique, the three no longer had the option to retreat. They had to fight fast; the soul power consumption of a tri-combined martial soul fusion technique was enormous.
"Holy Dragon Breath."
With the power of thunder, a fiery stream shot towards Ju Dou Luo, brightening the entire valley.
"Not bad, not bad. Looks decent."
Yue Guan's words were filled with a sense of ease. He clearly didn't take the Golden Sacred Dragon seriously.
But it made sense. After all, in the original story, the three's fusion technique couldn't even defeat Dugu Bo, who was a mid-ranked Title Douluo. How could they expect to defeat someone like Yue Guan, who was a strong Title Douluo?
"Second Soul Skill: The Lonely Orchid."
The Tianyun Chrysanthemum began to glow brightly, enveloping Yue Guan in a ring of golden light that blocked the incoming flames.
Seeing that their ranged attack didn't work, the Golden Sacred Dragon charged directly at Yue Guan.
Realizing the attack was coming, Yue Guan stopped underestimating them. After all, Bibi Dong had warned them to be cautious before they set off.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul True Body."
A giant chrysanthemum bloomed behind Yue Guan, and the power of the Lonely Orchid increased, just enough to block the Golden Dragon's charge.
"Divine Dragon Tail Strike!"
After clearing the defense in front of it, the Golden Sacred Dragon immediately turned its body and whipped its tail violently at Yue Guan.
"Forget it, I'm not playing with you anymore. I'll just avoid the old ghost meeting Tang Hao."
"Ninth Soul Skill: The Withered Chrysanthemum, the Ground is Covered in Wounds, Flowers Fall and the Heart Breaks."
The massive Tianyun Chrysanthemum behind Yue Guan formed a giant storm, sweeping toward the Golden Dragon. Countless petals became terrifying blades, clashing against the Golden Dragon's body, causing a long-lasting metallic sound.
After several seconds of violent attacks, the Golden Sacred Dragon could no longer maintain its form. It split into three.
The Golden Iron Triangle was sent flying from three directions.
Flanders and Liu Er Long vomited blood, and the weakest of them, the Grand Master, had already fallen unconscious.