Just as the three powerful enemies were about to besiege Tang San, Oscar's figure flashed and appeared in front of him. Seeing Oscar's tall and upright back, Tang San's heart was overwhelmed with gratitude.
Oscar's calm voice rang out: "I am the captain. There is no reason to let my teammates bear this in my place. I don't know why you are targeting him, but since I am here today, I will make sure nothing happens to him."
The Contra snorted coldly. "Get lost, or I'll cripple you first!"
Oscar stood in front of Tang San. The three powerhouses didn't attack immediately, which confused Oscar even more.
Clearly, they knew who he was , or at least had seen his portrait somewhere. Otherwise, even if he blocked the way, they would have simply wasted a little time, not hesitated like this.
But why, if they knew his identity, were they still targeting Tang San? Tang San's twin spirits and identity hadn't been exposed. What could be the reason? Could something have happened that he hadn't foreseen?
Oscar didn't back down. He said calmly, "Since you know who I am, you should understand what it means for me to stand here. If you dare to attack someone from Shrek Academy, I guarantee you will die, and not even your bodies will remain!"
Hearing Oscar's words, the three powerhouses hesitated for a moment. Clearly, they were intimidated by his words. To have cultivated to this level, they knew well what they had sacrificed.
If the risk wasn't worth the reward, even they would hesitate , after all, they were human.
At this moment, a soft, eerie voice called out from afar: "Lordiara, you're getting worse with age. You can't even handle such a simple situation?"
When he called Lordiara's name, he still seemed far away. But the moment he finished speaking, a figure silently appeared before everyone.
It was another masked man, age indiscernible, and the voice was neutral, neither male nor female. Unlike the others, this person was not dressed in black but wore special golden robes.
"No trace left after death? Since I am here, I would like to see how you make that happen!" The masked figure's gaze locked on Oscar, and Oscar instantly felt a chill run up his spine.
Oscar's expression didn't change at all. He stared at the newcomer and said, "Heh. Do you really think that if I fight you, the person above you will protect you to the end?"
This man was none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, one of the two enforcers under Spirit Hall's Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, a powerhouse at level ninety-five!
Hearing Oscar's words, Yue Guan sneered coldly in that eerie voice. "You're not the only heir. Do you believe what you just said?"
Oscar's expression shifted slightly. "Oh? So you've met my elder brother? He sent you here?"
Yue Guan laughed and pointed at Tang San. "He doesn't have that kind of ability. I'll spare you for the sake of your sect, but if you hand over this boy, I'll let the rest go. How about that?"
Tang San was stunned. He had no idea why these people were targeting him.
This eerie man could casually rebuke a Contra, which showed his identity and status were extraordinary. Yet nothing about Tang San had been exposed. Why were they after him?
The others from Shrek Academy were also baffled. Since the enemy knew the captain was the Sword Sect's young master and still acted so aggressively, they clearly weren't from an ordinary faction.
But why target Tang San?
Just then, a deafening dragon's roar erupted from the sky, golden light flared, and the Contra and Soul Sage blocking Flender and Liu Erlong were blasted away.
Yue Guan suddenly looked up and saw a massive golden dragon appear in the sky.
"The Golden Sacred Dragon?" Yue Guan looked at the sudden golden dragon in disbelief.
In the next moment, three figures appeared in front of Oscar and Tang San , Flender, Liu Erlong, and a middle-aged man who looked very similar to Flender.
Seeing this, Oscar immediately understood. This was Flender using a replica sausage he had made from Yu Xiaogang's blood, summoning a clone with Yu Xiaogang's martial spirit power.
Using Yu Xiaogang's clone, Flender and Liu Erlong performed their martial spirit fusion technique: the Golden Sacred Dragon.
Now that Flender had reached the Contra level and Liu Erlong was a level seventy-nine Soul Sage, the Golden Sacred Dragon was even stronger than before.
Yue Guan was puzzled. Without Yu Xiaogang, how could Flender and Liu Erlong still perform this fusion skill? After all, he had heard of the Golden Iron Triangle.
Wasn't the wisdom corner of the Golden Iron Triangle currently inside Spirit Hall? Then who was this middle-aged man before them?
Could it be that the Golden Sacred Dragon wasn't a martial spirit fusion technique unique to Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong?
He didn't have time to think about it further. This Golden Sacred Dragon was truly threatening. A martial spirit fusion skill from a Contra, a Soul Sage, and a Soul Master could rival a Titled Douluo.
But there were differences even among Titled Douluo.
Seeing how close and coordinated Flender and Liu Erlong were, Yue Guan recalled the Supreme Pontiff's orders.
He snorted coldly. "Since you want to die, I'll oblige!"
After the Golden Sacred Dragon appeared, Yue Guan wasted no more words.
Nine spirit rings rose around him , two yellow, two purple, five black , and an enormous, dazzling golden chrysanthemum appeared behind him.
This chrysanthemum was identical to the immortal herb Fiery Soft Chrysanthemum.
"Titled Douluo?!" The people from Shrek Academy and the surrounding spectators couldn't help but exclaim.
The oppressive aura of a Titled Douluo filled the air, making even Oscar's breathing difficult.
No matter how talented Oscar was, the power gap was too overwhelming. He had no chance to fight back.
Well , he might have one chance if he used his Evil God Hook skill from the Death Arena, but that would be a one-for-one trade at best.
And besides, this was just his clone. Losing it wouldn't hurt much.
Seeing Yue Guan unleash his martial spirit, Flender immediately commanded the Golden Sacred Dragon to unleash a terrifying dragon breath.
Yue Guan sneered. "With just eight spirit rings, you dare seek death?"
He immediately activated his seventh black spirit ring. His chrysanthemum martial spirit grew enormously, each petal shining like gold.
"Seventh Spirit Ability: Martial Spirit True Body!"
The massive chrysanthemum blocked the dragon's breath, and Yue Guan soared into the air, wielding the giant flower and smashing it toward the Golden Sacred Dragon.
At the same time, one Contra and two Soul Sages , plus the Contra and Soul Sage knocked away earlier , all five attacked Tang San together.
Their goal was clear: Tang San!
Flender and Liu Erlong's eyes widened in fury, but they were already using all their strength to block Yue Guan. They had no power left to save Tang San.
Oscar's spirit power flared, and a jade-green sword appeared in his hand. But before he could strike, a massive sword appeared in the sky.
The giant sword descended, its sword aura tearing through the air. The two Contras and three Soul Sages were blasted back into the mountainsides, coughing blood and completely incapacitated.
"Those who dare harm the Sword Sect shall be executed!"
A calm voice rang out. When everyone heard it clearly, a white-robed figure was already standing next to Oscar, holding a cold, icy longsword, his sword-like brows and bright eyes exuding extraordinary bearing.
He stood there quietly, calmly watching Yue Guan in the air.
Oscar cupped his hands slightly. "Fifth Elder."
Without even revealing his spirit rings, this man had heavily injured two Contras and three Soul Sages with a single strike. Hearing Oscar's words, the people of Shrek Academy were overjoyed.
Clearly, this was a powerhouse from the Sword Sect , and from his strength and title, at least a Titled Douluo-level elder.
"Another Titled Douluo?" The onlookers couldn't help but speculate.
Yue Guan smashed back the Golden Sacred Dragon and glared coldly at the Fifth Elder. "Sword Sect! We haven't harmed your people. Are you declaring war against Spirit Hall?"
The Fifth Elder smiled faintly. "I have heard about the matter between your Saintess and our young master. But today, I have only one duty , to ensure the young master's safety. Everything else is none of my concern."
Yue Guan's expression eased slightly, and he pointed at Tang San. "In that case, I only want the boy."
Tang San's face turned pale. He had thought he was safe when the Sword Sect arrived, but they were still fixated on him?
But the Fifth Elder simply smiled. "Impossible. If you take this boy away in front of me, how will the young master face his peers in the future?"
"I don't care about your grievances with this boy, but you will not take him while I am here."
Yue Guan's face darkened. He felt he had been tricked. "Very well. Then let's see whose strength prevails!
"Ghost, do it!"
At his shout, a black shadow appeared in front of the Fifth Elder and attacked with terrifying spirit power.
Another Titled Douluo?!
Tang San couldn't help but think to himself. Why were so many people after him? Was it his identity, or his talent?
The black shadow engaged the Fifth Elder, while Yue Guan once again attacked the Golden Sacred Dragon. Despite its strength, it was only equal to an average Titled Douluo and couldn't hold him off for long.
After pushing back the Golden Sacred Dragon, Yue Guan didn't even glance at Oscar. His eyes locked solely on Tang San.
"Sixth Spirit Ability: Golden Petals Flowing Mist!"
His sixth black spirit ring lit up, and the chrysanthemum released dozens of flying petals that transformed into sharp blades, raining down toward Tang San.
Tang San's heart sank. Was this the power gap between him and a Titled Douluo? He couldn't even move, let alone fight back.
Seeing this, Oscar's expression changed, but quickly returned to calm. It was as though the entire space had been split apart, falling into silence.
Just as the deadly petals were about to strike Tang San, a three-foot-long, plain silver sword appeared silently in front of him.
The deadly petals instantly disintegrated into dust and scattered away.
An overwhelming sword aura filled the area, making everyone feel as though they could be torn apart at any moment , even though it wasn't aimed at them.
Another swordmaster had arrived, and this one was no weaker than the Fifth Elder , perhaps even stronger!
"Chen Xin." Yue Guan's expression turned grim for the first time. His palms were slick with sweat.
Flender's Golden Sacred Dragon wasn't a real threat to him, but this man was different. Known as the strongest attacker among Titled Douluo, Chen Xin completely countered his abilities.
"Chen Xin, even you want to interfere?" Yue Guan shouted toward the white-clad figure standing on a hill, looking as ethereal as an immortal.
This man was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin, one of the two ultimate guardians of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Among Titled Douluo, few dared to compare their offensive power with his.
"Yue Guan, you call yourself a Titled Douluo, yet you bully children here, hiding behind masks. Aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock? Oscar is a friend of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect." Chen Xin's calm voice cut through the battlefield, forcing everyone except the Fifth Elder and Ghost to stop fighting.
His words were like blades, cutting straight into everyone's hearts.
Yue Guan had already been considering retreat. He didn't care about Oscar's threats , Oscar was just a junior.
Even though the Fifth Elder blocked them, they still had Ao Yue as leverage, so there was no need to worry about the Sword Sect going to war.
That was why Yue Guan hadn't planned to hold back and had called Ghost to join the fight.
But he had never expected Chen Xin to arrive so quickly, nor for his sword aura to be so overwhelming.
Even without releasing his spirit power pressure, Chen Xin was suppressing him with sword intent alone.
Every level beyond ninety meant a vast power gap. Yue Guan was level ninety-five, but Chen Xin was level ninety-six!
"So the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really intends to oppose Spirit Hall?" Yue Guan's hidden face twisted with fury. He knew their mission would fail today.
Oscar's stubborn presence already made it impossible to take Tang San.
And now Chen Xin had come. Whatever dealings existed between Oscar and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they were clearly determined to protect Tang San.
Spirit Hall had sent two Titled Douluo, and yet they had failed. What a humiliation.
"The three upper sects stand as one, Yue Guan. Do you really not know that?" A refined voice sounded as Ning Fengzhi, simply dressed, appeared beside Chen Xin.
Next to him stood the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe.
The moment Yue Guan saw Ning Fengzhi, he made up his mind. With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda present , the continent's greatest support-type martial spirit , he and Ghost together still couldn't defeat Chen Xin.
And from Ning Fengzhi's words, it was clear he knew Tang San's identity and meant to protect him.
"We admit defeat for today. But we will remember this debt. Ghost, let's go." Yue Guan's cold, eerie voice rang out.
With a loud boom, countless golden petals exploded, creating a cloud of dust. Ghost disengaged from the Fifth Elder and vanished like a shadow.
Yue Guan and Ghost retreated quickly, and the black-clad attackers withdrew like the tide, taking their fallen companions with them and leaving nothing behind.
They came fast and left even faster. In just a few blinks, the deadly threat had disappeared beyond the hills.
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