"Boom!"
A massive tremor shook the ground within Heaven Dou City. A thousand-strong elite cavalry unit had surrounded the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, drawing gasps of surprise from people on the street, who quickly fled to the side, fearing they might get caught in the trouble.
"The Imperial Family actually made a move?" Xu Tianyang looked at the cavalry regiment below, turning to the people beside him in surprise.
"That shouldn't be right. From my discussions with Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi these past few days, they wouldn't be so short-sighted, would they?" Xu Sheng scratched his head awkwardly. The sudden change of heart from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family made him seem quite foolish, having been played for a fool without gaining any intelligence.
"Let's go, we'll know once we see." Xu Yunxiao said softly, his steps steady as he walked downstairs. "Third Uncle, protect Tianyang and Shuang'er. Tianxiang, send the signal and have those outside the city cooperate with us. Since the Heaven Dou Empire wants to fight, we can't let them look down on us."
"Understood!" The faces of everyone inside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion straightened, their expressions grim as they spoke.
"Creak!" With a sound, the main gate of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion slowly opened amidst the cavalry's encirclement. Xu Yunxiao and his group walked out. Even though they were surrounded, their faces showed no fear, their expressions calm as they looked at Xue Xing, who was riding towards them.
"Xue Xing, are you representing the Heaven Dou Imperial Family in declaring war on my Myriad Treasures Pavilion?" Xu Sheng's expression immediately turned furious upon seeing Xue Xing, and he couldn't help but shout loudly.
"The Myriad Treasures Pavilion are outsiders from beyond the continent. Their presence in the Heaven Dou Empire this time is to steal imperial secrets. This King is ordered to apprehend the criminals. All soldiers, heed my command: capture them." Xue Xing's eyes flashed with a hint of panic upon hearing Xu Sheng's reprimand, but he quickly firmed his resolve.
At this point, it was a situation where the arrow was on the string and had to be shot. News would soon reach the Imperial Palace and the Crown Prince Residence, and his time was limited.
This was his last chance; it was either success or death.
"Mr. Dugu, that Titled Douluo is entrusted to you. Just block him." After giving the order, Xue Xing turned to the grey-robed elder who had appeared beside him at some point and said respectfully.
The elder was none other than Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. At this moment, his gaze was fixed on Xu Yunxiao in the arena, his heart filled with bitterness.
"Xue Xing, after this matter is concluded, there will be no further connection between you and me." Dugu Bo sighed inwardly, his sinister gaze falling on Xue Xing as he spoke in a cold tone.
"...Alright!" Although he was extremely reluctant to part with the combat power of a Titled Douluo, Xue Xing still made his choice.
Nodding, Dugu Bo slowly walked towards Xu Yunxiao. A powerful green light suddenly erupted from his body, followed by rings of light rising from beneath his feet, one after another.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black.
A total of nine spirit rings spiraled upwards, their dazzling light making the entire street brilliant.
In the crowd, seeing Dugu Bo, Xu Tianyang's heart stirred. He mentally transmitted a few words to Xu Yunxiao beside him. This was a technique he had just mastered; limited by his mental power, he could only achieve short-distance communication for now.
"You are Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, aren't you? Are you going to interfere in this matter?" Xu Yunxiao calmly looked at Dugu Bo. They had some understanding of the Titled Douluo on the surface of the Douluo Continent, and among them, Dugu Bo's danger, according to their intelligence assessment, was even above Sword Douluo.
He hadn't expected to meet this Poison Douluo today.
"I have no intention of being your enemy, but unfortunately, I owe Xue Xing a favor. With me here today, you won't be able to escape." Dugu Bo was extremely frank, his gaze fixed intently on Xu Yunxiao.
"Alright, I won't kill you. After this, you and Xue Xing will have no further connection. You're welcome to visit my Sun Moon Continent if you get the chance." Xu Yunxiao said with a serious expression, unhurriedly.
"Hmph!" He let out a cold snort. Although he felt that his strength was inferior to Xu Yunxiao's, the other party actually threatened to kill him. A surge of anger also rose in his heart, and he let out a long cry: "Kill me? Let's see if you have the ability."
"Roar!!!"
A terrifying dragon's roar erupted from Xu Yunxiao's body. The next moment, a dense purple glow instantly filled the entire sky. Under everyone's horrified gazes, a giant purple dragon, imbued with destructive aura, slowly materialized.
The immense pressure made Dugu Bo's body tense up. His Spirit instantly completed its possession. He stared in shock at the nine great spirit rings slowly appearing around Xu Yunxiao.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black... Red!!!
Nine spirit rings, even more terrifying than Dugu Bo's, slowly appeared around Xu Yunxiao. That last spirit ring, shining with a crystalline red light, awed everyone present.
"One hundred thousand year... spirit ring!" Xue Xing stared blankly at the crimson red spirit ring. He knew he was finished; in this game of chess, he had lost everything.
Seeing that red hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, Dugu Bo's face changed dramatically. He had considered that the opponent's strength would be greater than his, but he hadn't expected it to be this strong.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit ring sounded like it was only one level higher than a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, but he knew how vast the difference between the two was.
"Hahaha." Xu Yunxiao laughed loudly, his gaze burning as he looked at Dugu Bo: "Come, let me see the strength of a Titled Douluo from the Douluo Continent."
"Radiant Dragon Claw!"
Xu Yunxiao lightly raised his arm. The purple giant dragon in mid-air transformed into a massive dragon claw, descending towards Dugu Bo with a terrifying destructive aura. The space itself seemed to be torn and shattered, creating ripples.
"Hiss, so fierce!"
Dugu Bo, who was locked on, gasped. He let out a long roar, and an emerald-like green light burst forth from his body. His body expanded against the wind, and his first seven spirit rings lit up simultaneously. Immediately after, his tall, thin body swelled continuously within the green light, soaring upwards.
Dugu Bo at this moment transformed into a gigantic emerald green snake, thirty meters long and as thick as a water vat.
A pair of huge, green snake eyes stared coldly at Xu Yunxiao, its forked tongue flicking, and dense green mist enveloped its body.
"Boom!"
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor neither dodged nor evaded. It opened its mouth and spat out a mouthful of green mist. Nine spirit rings circled its enormous body. It used its body to directly withstand Xu Yunxiao's attack, and at the same time, its massive snake tail, carrying immense force, lashed towards Xu Yunxiao.
"Hahaha, well met!" Seeing this, Xu Yunxiao's expression was quite excited, and he laughed loudly.
"Boom!"
In the high sky, two colossal beings clashed fiercely. Terrifying airwaves swept across the entire Heaven Dou City. At this moment, even those at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy far outside the city felt the two majestic auras.
"Bang!"
"You scoundrel, do you take my words as mere whispers?"
"What does he want to do, mobilizing the army without authorization? Does he want to rebel???"
"Quickly go and invite School Master Ning to mediate. The Heaven Dou Empire has no intention of falling out with the Myriad Treasures Pavilion."