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The colossal true form of the Yinglong weaved through the dark clouds, its tail sweeping through the void and shattering space itself. Its deafening roar shook the heavens, dispelling the gloom for miles around as its ten-thousand-meter-long true form manifested high above Mingdu, thousands of meters in the air.
This was a dragon species never before seen on the Douluo Continent. Its scaled body was adorned with intricate patterns, its back bore mighty wings, and its claws tread upon swirling mist. A radiant five-colored light flowed endlessly across its form, brimming with vitality—so much so that even beneath Mingdu, plants began to sprout uncontrollably from the towering metal structures.
"ROAR!"
The entire Qiangu family stood ready for battle. The reappearance of the Spirit Soul True Body was proof enough of the extraordinary nature of this attack. This strike would likely decide the outcome. Even Bai Xu, who stood atop the dragon's head, had withdrawn from his Mystic Light state, engaging in his true form.
This alone spoke volumes about the sheer cost and power of this technique.
"Battle Heaven and Earth!"
"Indomitable Staff Art!"
"Purgatory!"
The three ultimate techniques of the Tool Spirit Souls erupted forth. Their Spirit Soul True Bodies, originally only a few dozen meters tall, forcibly expanded to a staggering thousand meters, smashing toward the enormous dragon head descending rapidly from the sky.
BOOM!
A mushroom cloud formed high in the air, engulfing everything in its vicinity.
Fortunately, Qi Changping had foresight. Long before the Titled Douluos had begun shielding against the battle's shockwaves, he had already ordered the evacuation of Mingdu's citizens and summoned additional War God Hall warriors—even the Sea God Douluo, Chen Xinjie, had appeared on the scene.
Gu Yuena watched with a mix of awe and trepidation as Bai Xu fought one against three. There was no doubt that his combat power had already reached the divine level, surpassing even the limits of a Four-Word Battle Armor-wearing Ultimate Douluo. But the battle would not end simply with defeating the Qiangu family.
At this thought, she glanced at the forces of the Federation, then at the Tang Sect faction where Tang Wulin stood, his mouth agape in shock. She could even sense the presence of Amorous Douluo, the Light Dark Douluo, and the Holy Spirit Douluo. With Bai Xu branded as a Federation fugitive here… there was truly no escape for him.
But this was Bai Xu's own choice—a deliberate march toward death. She could only hope he succeeded.
The battlefield of the four had already risen even higher into the sky. The space thousands of meters above had been completely torn apart, and the once-faint spatial turbulence now swelled violently, stirring fierce winds over Mingdu.
The sheer force of their full-powered clash surpassed even the explosion of the God-Killing Soul Tool Shell that had once devastated Shrek Academy. Had it not been for the battle taking place nearly ten thousand meters in the air—and the countless Titled Douluos protecting Mingdu—the casualties would have been catastrophic.
Ten breaths later…
The first to reappear within everyone's perception was Qiangu Dongfeng, plummeting from the smoke. Half of his body had withered, devoid of life, his eyes rolled back as he fell at terrifying speed.
Qiangu Dieting followed shortly after, but he was still conscious. With a pained gaze, he looked at his son—the dragon's might had been primarily endured by Qiangu Dongfeng, hence his grievous injuries.
At that time, he had said:
"This was all my doing… so—"
Qiangu Dongfeng had borne the brunt of the attack to protect his father and elder brother. Yet despite their desperate efforts, half of his body had been inexplicably drained of vitality by the Yinglong, leaving it shriveled like dead wood.
Qiangu Qingfeng was in the best condition among the three. His wife caught him midair, his clothes in tatters, his exposed skin covered in severe burns. He no longer had the strength to fight.
WHOOSH!
Bai Xu waved his hand, dispersing the smoke as he looked down upon the three falling figures. With a casual flick, he sent a slash of energy toward Qiangu Dongfeng, not even sparing a glance for Qiangu Dieting or Qiangu Qingfeng.
BANG!
A figure wreathed in flames intercepted Qiangu Dongfeng's broken body, blocking Bai Xu's follow-up attack.
"Teacher?!" Gu Yuena gasped, visibly shaken.
"Is the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo truly set on this?" Bai Xu remained unfazed, his tone indifferent.
"I don't know how much you've hidden… to have come this far with Nana under my watch. But for the sake of my relationship with her, I will allow you to take her away. However, Qiangu Dongfeng is the Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda—he cannot die." Leng Yaozhu's voice was bitter.
She watched as the five-colored Yinglong, now shrunk to a few dozen meters, merged back into Bai Xu's body, restoring his Mystic Light state. However… this time, the light was faint and unstable, almost translucent enough to glimpse his physical form beneath.
"Hahaha." Bai Xu chuckled darkly.
There was always someone ignorant trying to interfere in fate, hoping to mediate—but they never considered that if there had been any room for negotiation, things would never have escalated this far.
"Originally, I had no intention of explaining. But out of respect for the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo's past kindness, I shall enlighten you. Yun Ming's death… is inextricably linked to Qiangu Dongfeng."
"Now… do you still wish to save him?"
!!!!
Leng Yaozhu trembled, staring in disbelief at the unconscious Qiangu Dongfeng in her arms. Old suspicions resurfaced—back when Shrek Academy was bombed, she had suspected that it was Qiangu Dongfeng's conspiracy with the Holy Ghost Church!
Otherwise, how could the Holy Ghost Church alone have obtained so many fixed-launch soul tool shells?
For a moment, hesitation gripped her.
But the next instant, Bai Xu's fist was already in motion—not aimed at the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, but at Qiangu Dongfeng.
The cause and effect of death had already been set. Bai Xu was not one for hesitation.
Yet—
A ripple of invisible sound waves pulsed through the air, slowing Bai Xu's movements just enough for Leng Yaozhu to react, swiftly retreating and handing Qiangu Dongfeng's broken body to Qiangu Zhangting.
"Teacher, don't go. Even in his weakened state… Bai Xu is not someone an ordinary Ultimate Douluo can stop," Gu Yuena pleaded.
"Nana… do not forget. I am also the Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda."
"I'll go!"
Before they could speak further, a figure erupted from the stadium, charging straight toward Bai Xu in the sky.
Above, Bai Xu's voice was calm.
"Does the Cold Rhyme Doulro also wish to fight me?"
Xia Zhengleng, the Cold Rhyme Douluo, was Qiangu Qingfeng's wife and the foremost sound-wave-type soul master of the era—a rank 97 Super Douluo with the Cold Rhyme Guzheng as her spirit. It was said the couple was inseparable.
"Qingfeng never wanted me involved… but you beat him to that state. It's hard not to be angry." Xia Zhengleng's voice was icy with suppressed fury. "You've fought three Ultimate Douluos. In your current state, how much strength do you have left to escape? Don't forget—the Federation's War God Hall is here. Even the Sea God Douluo, whose power rivals the Heaven WarDouluo, has arrived."
"Hm?"
Just as Bai Xu prepared to strike, an overwhelming surge of murderous intent erupted from below. Qiangu Zhangting, wielding the Coiling Dragon Staff, lunged at Bai Xu with reckless fury.
"Combat Heaven and Earth!" Qiangu Zhangting roared, his eyes bloodshot as he poured his entire being into the strike.
But—
"Scram."
Bai Xu swatted him aside with a single palm, sending him crashing back into the stadium, unconscious. A mere Super Douluo was unworthy of even exchanging blows with him.
As Bai Xu cracked his neck, ready to finish off Xia Zhengleng, a wave of gray suddenly spread—
The Netherworld's Reincarnation Domain expanded to its limits, ensnaring the surrounding Super Douluos as an unexpected figure breached the battlefield.
"The Underworld Monarch, Haluosa?! Why is he here?!"
Tang Wulin's eyes widened in shock. The moment he saw that gray hue, he recognized it—the Second Holy Ghost of the Holy Ghost Church, who had once ambushed him after the Five Gods' Duel before being repelled by the Holy Spirit Douluo and the Holy Dragon Douluo, En Ci.
"Though it's somewhat opportunistic… I feel you, junior, are worth my intervention. Perhaps you'll be the one to push me further!"
The Underworld Monarch Douluo had traveled across the continent from the Star Luo Empire for this very moment—to battle The Demon Lord of the Five Elements' Ultimate Law.