"Old gorilla, what business do you have calling your grandfather?" Dugu Bo said arrogantly.
At this moment, Dugu Bo was shrouded in a gloomy, green light. The light was like a tangible substance, flowing eerily in the air.
His legs had transformed into a thick, giant serpent's body, its scales cold and its muscles taut. Between his brows, a diamond-shaped, emerald-green scale shone brightly.
Just a simple Martial Soul possession unleashed an overwhelming sense of oppression.
This was the might of a Titled Douluo!
On the other side, Tai Tan struggled to his feet from the dirt of the flower bed, looking wretched.
He glared viciously at Dugu Bo, his eyes looking as if they would spit fire. "You old poison freak, you dare ambush me!"
Dugu Bo casually crossed his arms, his chin tilted up slightly, his eyes full of disdain.
"This old man ambushed you, a big-for-nothing, shameless old monkey who bullies the small! You dare touch my person? Old monkey, how do you want to die!"
Dugu Bo had arrived at the academy some time ago. He had merely hidden his aura, so well that not even the Bone Douluo had noticed.
When Lu Feng and Tai Tan began to fight, Dugu Bo had been tempted to intervene.
However, Lu Feng had secretly shot him a look, signaling him to be patient.
During the battle, Lu Feng had relied on his own strength to turn danger into safety multiple times, which made Dugu Bo marvel inwardly.
He found that Lu Feng was like a bottomless treasure chest. His strength grew so fast that he brought new surprises every time they met.
"You!"
Hearing this, Tai Tan's face flushed crimson. He felt a breath caught in his chest, unable to go up or down.
At the same time, his mind raced.
This kid belongs to Dugu Bo?
This thought exploded in his mind like a clap of thunder.
Why did Tai Long never mention this?
In that case, what was the point of the fight just now? Wasn't I just publicly poaching a Titled Douluo's subordinate?
A chill ran down Tai Tan's spine. If he offended Dugu Bo because of this, he would truly be in big trouble.
However, Tai Tan had a deep-seated pride and would naturally not bow his head and admit his mistake.
Although the person before him was a Titled Douluo, if it came to a one-on-one fight, Tai Tan felt no fear.
Everyone knew that Dugu Bo's specialty was his body of snake venom. But this was Heaven Dou City, the heart of the Heaven Dou Empire. Tai Tan absolutely did not believe Dugu Bo would dare to use his poison-based soul skills here.
If it was a pure clash of Martial Soul power, his Power Gorilla Martial Soul was in no way inferior. Even against a Titled Douluo, he had the power to fight.
"Heh!"
Tai Tan suddenly threw his head back and let out a thunderous roar.
Abundant soul power surged from his body like a raging tide. A soul power wind shield surrounded his body, looking imposing.
"Old poison freak, that kid bullied my grandson first. Since you want to stand up for him, then let's fight," Tai Tan said, as if he were completely in the right.
Dugu Bo's eyelids flickered, his heart full of contempt.
Tai Tan was a Soul Douluo-level expert, yet he was twisting logic and shirking all responsibility for his previous actions with just a few words. His skin was truly thick.
"Since your Strength Clan likes the big bullying the small, then I won't be polite either. Your strength isn't all that great, but you're good enough for me to warm up my hands and feet," Dugu Bo's tone was icy, his eyes full of mockery.
"Hmph! Talk is useless. Take this!" Tai Tan snorted coldly, not showing any weakness.
His first soul ring suddenly lit up, enveloping him in a brilliant light. His muscles bulged grotesquely, veins popping like steel bars.
Two clumps of dense black light covered his fists. Surging soul power rose, instantly kicking up a fierce wind. Sand and stones flew, forcing the surrounding crowd to barely keep their eyes open.
Power Gorilla's First Soul Skill—Steel Heavy Fist!
"Hmph!" Dugu Bo's eyes flashed, and a faint, imperceptible smile touched his lips. If anyone familiar with him were present, they would know he was scheming something wicked.
In the next instant, a sharp, piercing hiss came from Dugu Bo's mouth.
Immediately after, an emerald-green light burst forth from his body.
His body unfurled in the wind. In an instant, his first seven soul rings shone with a dazzling light, dyeing the surroundings a vibrant green.
His originally tall, thin body expanded continuously within the green light, soaring upwards. Piece after piece of emerald-green scales rapidly covered his entire body, gleaming with a moist luster. They looked exquisite, yet radiated a fatal danger.
In the blink of an eye, Dugu Bo's body had completely disappeared, replaced by a massive, emerald-green python that blotted out the sun.
The serpent's body coiled, its scales rubbing together with a 'shasha' sound. Merely revealing its form seemed to make the surrounding air freeze.
Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's Seventh Soul Skill—Martial Soul True Body!
"Bang!"
With a thunderous crash, Tai Tan's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.
His body smashed through two tall buildings in succession. Bricks and stones flew, and walls collapsed. Fortunately, everyone had run out early to watch the excitement, so this area was empty.
Otherwise, such a violent impact would have definitely caused heavy casualties.
"Damn it, my library!" Liu Erlong looked at her building, which now had a huge hole smashed in it, and immediately roared in anger.
The soul power in her body instantly rioted, like an ignited powder keg.
However, she had just taken a step when her slender wrist was grabbed by a wide, strong hand.
"Erlong, don't be impulsive!" Flender said sternly, his expression grim.
Flender's eyes held a deep fear. He knew very well that if they faced Tai Tan, they might be able to hold their own for a while with their three-person Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
But against Dugu Bo?
That was a genuine Titled Douluo!
On the sidelines, Lu Feng looked up at the fifty-meter-tall Serpent Emperor's True Body that blotted out the sun, and a bright light flashed in his eyes.
As expected of you, old man.
Relying on just the seventh soul skill, you can directly clash with a Soul Douluo's first soul skill!
Is this the strength of a Titled Douluo?
Truly terrifying!
"Pah, pah, pah!" Tai Tan struggled to his feet from the ruins, looking extremely pathetic.
His face was covered in dark dust, his hair was a mess, tangled with debris. His clothes were also tattered, hanging precariously on his body.
I only used my first soul skill, but the opponent, without a second word, directly used his Martial Soul True Body?
Isn't this just blatantly bullying an honest man!
"Roar!"
As if he were a completely enraged beast, Tai Tan stood upright. He slapped his chest hard with his fan-like hands, letting out a sky-shaking roar.
Abundant soul power rippled out from him like a tsunami. The surrounding students were the first to be hit. Like small blades of grass in a gale, they were blown off their feet and stumbled back.
Immediately after, Tai Tan dropped to all fours, his form rapidly expanding. In the blink of an eye, his height exceeded twenty meters.
His entire body was covered in shiny black fur, each strand like a steel needle. Every part of his body was covered in powerful muscles, even more terrifying than granite. The bulging muscle masses were like small hills.
Standing there, he was like a towering mountain, exuding a blood-chilling pressure.
Power Gorilla's Seventh Soul Skill—Martial Soul True Body!
In an instant, the two giant beasts on the field crashed into each other.
As Tai Tan had expected, being in Heaven Dou City, Dugu Bo did not use his infamous poison skills, but instead fought him using the power of his Martial Soul True Body.
However, to the astonishment of everyone present, the moment the two giant beasts collided, Tai Tan's body was as if struck by a giant battering ram, and he was sent flipping backward uncontrollably.
His massive body crashed through everything in its path, completely crushing a teaching building. Bricks and stones collapsed, and dust filled the air. The scene was one of utter chaos.
"What! This old poison freak's strength!"
Tai Tan forcibly endured the intense pain all over his body and quickly pushed himself up, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
He had crossed blows with Dugu Bo several times before. In a pure contest of strength, relying on the characteristics of his Power Gorilla Martial Soul, he had always held the upper hand.
He never expected that after not seeing him for just a year or two, the opponent's strength would become so formidable.
Perhaps... he has already broken through the shackle of level 91 and advanced even further!
For a moment, Tai Tan's eyes flickered, and the thought of escaping quietly sprouted in his mind.
"Come on, old gorilla! What are you standing there for?" Dugu Bo looked at Tai Tan's miserable state, feeling extremely gleeful, and chuckled.
This feeling of purely crushing an opponent with strength was simply too satisfying.
"What, old gorilla, are you planning to surrender?" Dugu Bo deliberately provoked him, his eyes full of mockery.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. This old man... doesn't take mounts."