Back then, Bibi Dong even intended to marry Hu Liena off to Zhou Sidong. After all, why let good resources go to outsiders? Hu Liena was the heir she had personally nurtured, and Bibi Dong treated her like a daughter.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Sidong decisively refused when he heard this.
So, when Bibi Dong later asked about Zhu Zhuqing, Zhou Sidong felt a little embarrassed.
However, afterward, Bibi Dong investigated Zhu Zhuqing's background and discovered that she came from a prominent family in the Xingluo Empire, whose members were almost all intermarried with the royal family.
Moreover, the captain of the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai, was also Zhu Zhuqing's fiancé. But judging by their current hostile relationship, it was clearly no longer possible.
For Bibi Dong, getting the Xingluo Empire and Zhu Zhuqing's family to annul the engagement was simple.
Those people were mutually dependent; it was all about interests.
Bibi Dong didn't hesitate to take a "big loss" if it meant securing her son's future happiness. Everything was worth it.
Because, from Bibi Dong's observations, her son was hiding a lot.
His normal soul ring configuration should be three purple and two black, but his current configuration was…
Bibi Dong once asked her son how he had achieved it, and Zhou Sidong only replied with one word: "Divine."
"Divine." In that instant, Bibi Dong understood.
Pondering while stroking her chin, Bibi Dong looked at the three normal soul rings flashing at her son's feet on the arena stage and smiled wryly.
"Playing the fool to hide a tiger. I'll call you, kid, absolute!"
Bibi Dong gave her son a thumbs-up.
This match had almost no suspense.
At this moment, in the eyes of the Shrek Seven Devils, Zhou Sidong was clearly underestimating them completely.
On the arena.
The Shrek Seven Devils unleashed their respective martial souls, their soul rings glowing beneath their feet. The leader, Dai Mubai, looked at Zhou Sidong standing alone and felt a little flustered.
"Zhou Sidong, do you think of yourself as a dish! You dare to challenge the seven of us alone? Aren't you afraid we'll teach you a lesson?"
As Dai Mubai spoke, he rubbed his hands together, eager to punish Zhou Sidong.
Ma Hongjun then said, "Kid! Last time you almost killed me. This time, you can't escape even with wings!"
Among the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun harbored the greatest grudge against Zhou Sidong.
Zhu Zhuqing wore a mask, obscuring her expression, but her clear, water-like eyes revealed her concern for Zhou Sidong.
No one had ever faced seven opponents alone—could it really happen today?
"Everyone be careful! Don't underestimate him! Since Zhou Sidong dares to face all seven of us alone, he must have made thorough preparations." Tang San cautiously stabilized the anxious hearts of Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.
Facing Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's bold words, Zhou Sidong obviously paid them no mind.
The Soul Devouring Spider Emperor martial soul roared behind him. His arms transformed into two jade-green spears, a faint green light flashing in his eyes.
"One minute!"
Zhou Sidong pointed at the seven opponents.
"What do you mean by this? You plan to take all of us down within a minute?" Oscar asked in surprise.
"You're smart!" Zhou Sidong nodded and smiled.
"Arrogant!"
Dai Mubai was furious. Others said Dai Mubai was unruly, but Zhou Sidong was the true unruly one!
"Everyone attack together! Let him know the power of the Shrek Seven Devils!"
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu leaped up, forming an overwhelming advantage with their unmatched strength. Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong activated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, sending colorful beams into six opponents' bodies. Tang San used Blue Silver Grass to launch a sudden underground attack, intending to avenge the slap from that day and the teacher's slander.
Zhu Zhuqing watched helplessly.
"Sorry."
She joined the battle to attack Zhou Sidong.
Facing the overwhelming might of the Shrek Seven Devils, Zhou Sidong planted his spear on the ground. Instantly, countless jade-green specks filled the arena, and a faint green light glimmered in his eyes.
"Soul Devouring Domain!"
At his command, the Soul Devouring Domain spread from Zhou Sidong's center!
Inside the domain, Dai Mubai and others felt their bodies grow weak; their limbs went numb, and their whole bodies became unbearably heavy. They were shocked, for they had never experienced this before.
The Blue Silver Grass that had just sprouted withered instantly, its blue light absorbed into Zhou Sidong. Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, and others' soul power was drained into Zhou Sidong's body. Tang San and the others suffered the same; their soul and physical strength rapidly vanished!
"Zhou Sidong! What have you done!"
Tang San gritted his teeth. Moving a step forward was difficult, let alone attacking.
"My soul power is draining fast. I feel hollowed out!" Ma Hongjun cried, his soul rings fading, his face turning dark purple.
"Zhou Sidong, I will kill… you!"
Dai Mubai knelt on one knee, fists weakly pounding the ground, blood seeping from his fingers.
"I can't do it!"
Oscar's consciousness blurred, and he fell. Ning Rongrong followed—two of the output positions had collapsed.
Among the seven, only Zhu Zhuqing remained somewhat intact; the domain affected her little, and her mind stayed clear.
"Zhou Sidong, Xiao Wu admits defeat. You should retract your divine ability now."
Xiao Wu was the first to surrender.
Otherwise, all her soul power would be drained.
Zhou Sidong's special ability stunned the tens of thousands of spectators. Everyone was dumbfounded, unsure of what had just happened.
Shrek Seven Devils' resting room.
Freland and Yu Xiaogang, once smiling, now had faces like collapsed buildings.
They had expected an overwhelming match ending in victory for the Shrek Seven Devils. Yet, as soon as Zhou Sidong acted, the Seven Devils lost all combat ability, barely holding on—it seemed the result was decided.
"Th… that is… a domain!"
Yu Xiaogang's mouth was dry as he spoke.
Freland's face paled, the crystal lenses before his eyes shattered, revealing wide eyes filled with shock.
"Xiaogang, you didn't see wrong, right? Zhou Sidong is… using a domain?"
Freland trembled as he spoke.
Domains were rare on the continent, even among soul masters.
Even some Title Douluo struggled to possess them.
And Zhou Sidong—so young—could use a domain. Judging by his control, he had clearly been practicing it for some time.
"My son can use a domain? How did I not know?"
Bibi Dong was stunned. She had spent twenty days with her son, knowing him inside out.
She hadn't known he could possess a domain.
"That… is the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor's innate domain!"
Bibi Dong immediately recognized it. Her first martial soul, the Death Spider Emperor, had a death domain. In the death domain, soul masters infected with its venom would eventually die in agony.
From her observation, her son's Soul Devouring Spider Emperor innate domain could absorb the soul power of everyone present, converting it into Zhou Sidong's own soul power for him to control.
"This kid! Hides deeper than anyone. I'll have to ask when he returns if he's keeping other secrets from me."
Bibi Dong said jealously. As Zhou Sidong's mother, it stung that her son didn't fully trust her.
Meanwhile, on the arena.
The Shrek Seven Devils were entirely incapacitated, leaving only Zhu Zhuqing struggling alone.
"Surrender. If you don't, I'll drain you dry."
Zhou Sidong's words shocked Dai Mubai and the others. Their soul power was nearly gone. If it continued, perhaps Zhou Sidong's warning would come true.
"Surrender! We surrender!"
Ma Hongjun raised his hand first, pale as paper, on the brink of collapse.
Then Dai Mubai and the others reluctantly raised their hands. Though unwilling, they could only surrender—life comes only once.
From start to now, less than a minute had passed; the Shrek Seven Devils surrendered!
"Talk the toughest and take the hardest beating, Dai Mubai—does your face hurt?"
Zhou Sidong smiled faintly and retracted the Soul Devouring Domain.
"Damn it!!!"
Dai Mubai forced himself to stand, glaring at Zhou Sidong approaching Zhu Zhuqing.
"You alright?"
Zhou Sidong helped Zhu Zhuqing up.
"I'm fine."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, bewildered. "What did you do? Why is my strength gone, even my soul power…"
She hesitated, still terrified by the previous scene.
Zhou Sidong seemed bottomless; he had absorbed all seven's soul power. Just as he said, they would have been drained dry!
"That's my innate domain."
Zhou Sidong whispered in Zhu Zhuqing's ear.
"You!!!"
Zhu Zhuqing paused, then bitterly smiled. "You're even more monstrous than us. We didn't lose unfairly."
Watching Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing converse, Dai Mubai turned green with envy.
You two can do this secretly, but now publicly? Dai Mubai's fiancé had no face, and he could only snort and turn away.
The battle between the Shrek Seven Devils and the Royal Dou Battle Team ended.
The Seven Devils were completely defeated in less than a minute; Zhou Sidong single-handedly accomplished a one-against-seven feat. This deed would be remembered forever!
The audience left disappointed. They had expected a thrilling, evenly matched battle.
Instead, it ended in less than a minute—too brief!
They also admired Zhou Sidong's strength; at his age, he had such power. If he ever became a Title Douluo, he would be one of the greats!
Royal Dou Battle Team resting room.
Zhou Sidong returned proudly.
As a legendary figure who single-handedly opposed an entire team, he should have been revered.
Yet, upon opening the door, he saw Qin Ming's scowl.
"Why go against my orders? And bribe your teammates?"
Qin Ming's words made Yu Tianheng and others lower their heads, saying nothing.
"I just wanted to see my strength. As for bribing, that's nonsense. I merely treated them to meals for a month. Did I give them money?"
Zhou Sidong said matter-of-factly.
"Go, go, go!"
Qin Ming waved; he couldn't argue.
Still, today's match was the fastest they'd ever completed.
"I'll discuss your actions later!"
Qin Ming glared at the grinning Zhou Sidong, then told the others: "Everyone, rest. Tomorrow morning, we leave for Tiandou City."
After the last arrangements, Qin Ming felt relieved.
The trip had been exhausting, but everything went smoothly. With Zhou Sidong's victory over the Shrek Seven Devils, Qin Ming's burden disappeared.
"Why haven't you left yet?"
Everyone had gone; only Zhou Sidong remained.
Qin Ming tapped his forehead, sighing. Surely, this kid must be planning some mischief.
"Speak. I'm ready."
Qin Ming resigned to reality; Zhou Sidong was under his watch.
"What's up? I just want to request leave."
Zhou Sidong shrugged—he only wanted to notify Qin Ming.
"Leave? Where are you planning to cause trouble?"
Qin Ming's words made Zhou Sidong's eyelids twitch.
Zhou Sidong just wanted to return to Tiandou City. By the carriage, it would take half a month by foot.
With his Soul Bones and Six-Winged Angel flight speed, only four days were needed.
During this time, Bibi Dong would accompany Zhou Sidong back to Tiandou City to resolve lingering issues with Qian Renxue.
So Zhou Sidong planned to travel with his mother.
Ultimately, after persistent pleading, Qin Ming agreed.
Shrek Seven Devils' resting room was dead silent.
Freland sat numb on the floor, eyes hollow.
Gone—completely gone!
If the little monsters had won tonight, Shrek Academy would have been safe.
But there was no "if." They had lost completely.
Dai Mubai and Tang San stood aside, faces dark, spirits low.
Tang San realized the gap between him and Zhou Sidong was widening. His continuous effort to cultivate was aimed at becoming the strongest on the continent and bringing Tang Sect to perfection here.
Yet today, Zhou Sidong hadn't even acted—he suppressed perfectly with just a domain!
Yes, a domain!
When Tang San learned from his teacher that Zhou Sidong had used a domain, everyone fell silent.
Domains were rare; even some Title Douluo lacked them.
Thus, those with domains were truly gifted and extraordinary!
Tang San clenched his teeth in frustration. Why didn't he have a domain?
Because of this, he couldn't even get close.
"Tomorrow Shrek Academy will be auctioned. Where will we go?"
Freland's words crushed everyone's spirits further.
Unable to repay debts, Shrek Academy would be mortgaged and auctioned to settle the last debt.
It could have survived, but Zhou Sidong's appearance changed everything.
He was the final straw leading to the Seven Devils' defeat!
"Blame you!"
Suddenly, Ma Hongjun pointed at Zhu Zhuqing. "You colluded with Zhou Sidong! A traitor to Shrek Academy! During the battle, your suppression was minimal. Why didn't you act?"
Zhu Zhuqing frowned, glancing at Ma Hongjun and the furious Dai Mubai with disgust.
Since Zhou Sidong came to Suoto City, Dai Mubai had not had a single happy day.
His fiancée was taken; he became the biggest cuckold!
Usually he gave others headaches; now it was his turn.
"Ma Hongjun, what right do you have to accuse me?"
Zhu Zhuqing retorted openly. "Dirty eyes, acting without thinking, always hiding behind Dai Mubai and biting at others like a dog!"
"What did you say!"
Ma Hongjun roared.
Normally arrogant in Suoto City, his courage relied on Freland as his teacher.
"Enough!"
Freland slapped his hand down. "You all shut up! Zhuqing, your favoritism toward Zhou Sidong, we'll settle later. You're part of the Shrek Seven Devils. I don't understand. What potion did Zhou Sidong feed you to turn your elbow outward?"
Zhu Zhuqing's chest heaved in anger. Zhou Sidong had promised to leave immediately, but his strong background prevented it.
Even if she spoke, Freland, in his rage, wouldn't listen.
Better to go all in!
Recalling Zhou Sidong's words about joining the Royal Dou Academy, Zhu Zhuqing quietly stood and walked out of the Shrek Seven Devils' resting room.
No one stopped her; they had no mood to argue.
Perhaps this walk was forever.
Outside the Suoto Great Dou Soul Arena.
Zhu Zhuqing walked out, lost in thought, staring at the dark night sky. Her heart felt shadowed.
Suddenly, bright moonlight pierced the clouds, illuminating Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhuqing? Why haven't you returned?"
Zhou Sidong appeared, bathed in moonlight.
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