Bone Douluo and Ning Rongrong both looked at Dugu Feng curiously, waiting for him to continue.
"Rongrong, Bone Grandfather, as I mentioned last time, after entering Slaughter City, no matter how strong one's abilities are, they will be restricted by the Domain of Slaughter City and unable to use Soul Skills.
But there are exceptions!" Dugu Feng said.
Bone Douluo pondered, "The exception you speak of wouldn't be those who possess the Slaughter God Domain, would it?"
"Bone Grandfather is wise. To be precise, currently, only three people are not restricted by Slaughter City—Tang Hao, Bibi Dong, and me.
Thus, the King of Slaughter City, the King of Slaughter, is most wary of the three of us.
Of course, my strength isn't enough to be feared. He's more wary of Tang Hao and Bibi Dong, both of whom have the power to deal heavy blows to Slaughter City.
Just now, the King of Slaughter sent a Soul Douluo-level expert to question me about the other two Gods of Slaughter!"
Naturally, Dugu Feng wouldn't tell Bone Douluo that he had reached an agreement with the King of Slaughter to deal with the two Gods of Slaughter.
"Wow, how strong is that King of Slaughter?" Ning Rongrong widened her eyes and asked.
"In Slaughter City, he is invincible!
Even outside the Slaughter Road, his strength is above level 98!"
Bone Douluo's expression immediately turned grave.
There was actually such a powerful figure.
He gave Dugu Feng a deep look. For Dugu Feng to have emerged from Slaughter City, he must have had deep exchanges with this King of Slaughter, even reaching some tacit understanding.
But there was no need for him to ask about it.
"Bone Grandfather, actually, Tang Hao's grandfather Tang Chen also possesses the Slaughter God Domain. I suspect that the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall have agreements with Slaughter City.
That is, to help their next generation of geniuses obtain the Slaughter God Domain.
At the same time, Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect allow Slaughter City to exist as a den of sin on the continent!"
Dugu Feng dropped another bombshell.
"No wonder Tang Hao and Bibi Dong both have the Slaughter God Domain!" Ning Rongrong said cleverly.
"Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect have deep foundations. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is still a step behind!"
Bone Douluo sighed.
After the Clear Sky Sect revealed its strength, the Spirit Master World had formed the impression of two titans—the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall.
Two peak forces standing in opposition.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, and the two empires were all a notch weaker.
"Alright, since you're fine, I won't disturb you youngsters anymore!" Bone Douluo said with a hint of sourness in his tone.
"Bone Grandfather, once Dugu Feng starts cultivating, he ignores everyone.
If it weren't for the Soul Master Competition, we wouldn't have so much time together. Once this period is over, I'll definitely return to the family and spend time with you, Sword Grandfather, and Father!"
Ning Rongrong sat beside Bone Douluo, shaking his arm.
Instantly, Bone Douluo was all smiles.
After a while, Bone Douluo, having received great emotional satisfaction, finally left.
"Bone Grandfather and Sword Grandfather are becoming more like children as they age, needing to be coaxed often!" Ning Rongrong said with a giggle.
"Only you can coax them. No one else gets that privilege!" Dugu Feng praised.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong became even more pleased.
With Ning Rongrong around, it was like having two Titled Douluos. Dugu Feng was in a good mood.
Time passed, and in the following days, Gem Academy's matches proceeded smoothly.
Soon, the final round arrived.
The top five teams in the competition became Gem Academy, Divine Wind Academy, Heavenly Water Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Shrek Academy.
After the death of Yu Tianxin, Thunder Academy had collapsed, suffering consecutive defeats against Divine Wind, Heavenly Water, and Blazing Fire.
On the other hand, Shrek Academy grew stronger with each battle, unleashing formidable strength. Facing other academies, they relied on flexible tactics and never lost again, securing fifth place right behind the three elemental academies.
The final round's battles no longer affected the qualification for the advancement matches.
However, there was still a highly anticipated showdown—Gem Academy versus Divine Wind Academy.
Divine Wind Academy had only lost once, and that was to Blazing Fire Academy.
If Divine Wind Academy won this round, they would tie for first place with Gem Academy and break Gem Academy's undefeated record.
If Gem Academy won, they would set a new record in the preliminary rounds, entering the advancement matches with a flawless victory.
Which academy was truly stronger? This became the hottest topic of discussion in Heaven Dou City during this period.
Many found Divine Wind Academy's loss to Blazing Fire Academy baffling.
Given the strength Divine Wind Academy had displayed, they shouldn't have lost.
Divine Wind Academy's battles were dazzling and elegant, their fighting style even more aesthetically pleasing than Gem Academy's. It could be said that Divine Wind Academy had just as many fans as Gem Academy.
Thus, this final match became the most highly anticipated battle since the start of the Soul Master Competition.
The entire Great Soul Arena was packed to the brim, the roaring cheers nearly lifting the roof.
As the fourteen Soul Masters from both sides stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere in the arena reached its peak.
The referee in the sky was just about to speak when—
Little Snake suddenly took a step forward, stopping the referee.
This strange action silenced the entire Great Soul Arena.
"I, Dugu She, a level 44 Battle Soul Grandmaster of the power attack system, with the Martial Soul Azure Phosphorus Serpent.
Feng Xiaotian, we are of the same level. Do you dare to compete with me in a battle of Soul Skills?
Let the two of us decide the outcome of this Soul Duel!"
During this period of Soul Duels, Little Snake's Soul Power Level had risen by another level. Unexpectedly, he proposed a one-on-one duel.
For a moment, Feng Xiaotian felt a surge of excitement.
With Ning Rongrong's enhancements, Divine Wind Academy's overall strength was inferior to Gem Academy's.
But in a one-on-one fight, Feng Xiaotian had his Self-Created Soul Skill—he feared no one.
"How do you want to compete?" Feng Xiaotian asked eagerly.
"No restrictions—just defeat the other!" Little Snake replied calmly.
"Good! I accept. Don't regret it!"
Feng Xiaotian let out a provocative laugh, certain of his victory.
Once the two reached an agreement, their teammates retreated to the edges of the stage.
The referee in the sky had never seen such a team battle before.
But this was still a team battle—just one where the other members didn't participate.
On the stage, the two had already activated their Martial Soul Avatars.
Feng Xiaotian let out a sharp howl as a surge of intense cyan light erupted from his body.
His physique transformed, growing larger. Amidst the cracking of bones, a wolf's head emerged from his left shoulder.
A cyan wolf's head, its gaze fierce.
This was his Martial Soul—the Gale Two-Headed Wolf.
Opposite him, Little Snake's forehead bore the diamond-shaped scales of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent, his pupils turning green as they radiated the cold intensity of a predator.
The Dugu Family didn't just have their young master as their sole powerhouse—Little Snake was also a formidable warrior who could represent the Dugu Family.
The reason Little Snake had proposed this one-on-one duel today...
Was to bring glory to the Dugu Family, to forge the image of a Soul Master utterly devoted to cultivating Soul Skills.
He fought in the name of the Dugu Family.
(End of Chapter)