Chapter 75: Bibi Dong's Mockery—Tang Hao Not Even Worthy to Be a Stepping Stone?
In the lounges of the various factions, everyone fell silent as they looked at the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong, especially the Clear Sky Sect.
"This… that's another external soul bone, right, Father?"
Inside the Clear Sky Sect's restroom, Tang Xiao leaned by the window, pointing at the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong as he asked his father.
"Mm. This Spirit Hall truly has a deep foundation. Two external soul bones, just handed to their Holy Son and Saintess. That shows how much they value them. However, both Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong have already perfectly fused with their external soul bones. There's no chance to seize them anymore."
Hearing Tang Xiao's question, Tang Zhen stared at the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong in the arena, his eyes filled with envy.
External Soul Bones are peerless treasures second only to the hundred-thousand-year soul bones. Yet Spirit Hall possesses two of them. Their foundation is truly extraordinary.
What Tang Zhen didn't know was that Yun Yuan still had another external soul bone, and both his and Bibi Dong's were obtained by hunting soul beasts.
Otherwise, Tang Zhen would certainly lament the unfairness of fate. This was no longer something that could be described as mere luck; it was practically being heaven's favored child.
In the arena, after securing victory in this major match, Bibi Dong returned to her lounge.
"Junior Brother, how was your Senior Sister's performance? I told you, I definitely wouldn't just lie down and win. I defeated an entire team on my own!"
As soon as she entered, Bibi Dong's cheerful voice rang out. Hands on her hips, she grinned brightly, a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if waiting for Yun Yuan to praise her.
Seeing this, Yun Yuan smiled helplessly. Walking up to her, he reached out and rubbed Bibi Dong's head like she was a kitten, sparing no effort in his praise.
"Senior Sister, you were amazing. Leave the next matches to me."
In the first major match, Bibi Dong had already displayed enough strength to conquer everyone in the Angel Arena.
However, this would likely be her most dazzling match. The teams advancing into the top eight would be on an entirely different level.
After Bibi Dong finished the first major match, the Round of 16 continued.
The second match was the Clear Sky Sect's battle. Their opponent was the Elephant Armored Sect, and the match format was a team battle.
One side wielded the Clear Sky Hammer, famed for its ultimate destructive power and attack strength. The other possessed the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul, reputed to have the strongest defense.
If their soul power ranks were the same, this might have been an excellent clash.
But the gap between the two teams was simply too great. The Elephant Armored Sect's team had overall soul power ranks around high-level Soul Ancestors.
As for the Clear Sky Sect, led by Tang Xiao, they had three Soul Kings, two high-level Soul Ancestors, and finally Tang Hao, a Soul Elder capable of fighting beyond his level.
This battle was almost completely one-sided. The Elephant Armored Sect team had no ability to resist, giving the audience a visual feast of pure violent aesthetics.
Among them, the name Tang Hao gradually became known. At only fourteen or fifteen years old, as a Soul Elder, he forcefully confronted a Soul Ancestor from the Elephant Armored Sect, showcasing his formidable talent.
Overall, the first and second matches of the opening day left the strongest impressions. One was the shock brought by Bibi Dong's appearance; the other was the violent spectacle presented by the Clear Sky Sect team.
As for the matches that followed, they weren't as spectacular, but they were still decent and not disappointing.
With the first day of the finals concluded, the teams advancing from the Round of 16 to the top eight were officially decided: Spirit Hall Team, Clear Sky Sect Team, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Team, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Team, Sky Water Academy Team, God Wind Academy Team, Blazing Academy Team, and the Breaking Clan Team.
After finishing the first match, Yun Yuan brought Bibi Dong back to their palace at the rear mountain of the Pope's Palace.
While passing through the arena passage, they ran into their longtime rivals, the Clear Sky Sect team. Yun Yuan originally had no intention of paying them any attention.
However, the Clear Sky Sect team clearly thought otherwise. Their captain, Tang Xiao, stepped forward and stopped Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong a few meters away.
"Yun Yuan, I don't know what plans your Spirit Hall has for this tournament, but let me tell you this: with me, Tang Xiao, here, the three ten-thousand-year soul bones your Spirit Hall has put up will belong to our Clear Sky Sect."
"In the arena, I will personally defeat you."
Tang Xiao looked at Yun Yuan and spoke provocatively, his tone filled with confidence.
Before Yun Yuan could respond, Bibi Dong, Yun Yuan's number-one fan, spoke first.
"Tang Xiao, you still haven't paid for attacking my Junior Brother last time. Perfect, we'll settle it in this tournament. Let's see how my Junior Brother suppresses you."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong noticed Tang Hao within the Clear Sky Sect team. She raised her hand and pointed at him.
"And you, Tang Hao. You've already been beaten up by my Junior Brother several times. This time, he doesn't even need to act. I alone can defeat you."
"After losing twice, you're no longer qualified to be my Junior Brother's opponent. No, not even a stepping stone. Tang Hao, now you're only fit to be my stepping stone."
Hearing Bibi Dong's words, the already hot-tempered Tang Hao felt his anger surge instantly. He stepped forward and pointed at her as he shouted:
"Bibi Dong, don't get arrogant. Just because you defeated a weak team doesn't make you anything special. That Blue Sunshine Academy team, I, Tang Hao, could suppress alone as well."
"If you've got the guts, we'll have a one-on-one duel tomorrow. I'll smash that foul mouth of yours with my Clear Sky Hammer and see if you still dare insult me!"
Facing Tang Hao's challenge, Bibi Dong placed her hands on her hips, lifted her chin slightly, and said proudly:
"A duel it is. Who's afraid of you? Just so happens there are no matches tomorrow. We'll let you see that not only can your Clear Sky Sect not defeat our Spirit Hall, but even the younger generation is inferior."
Bibi Dong's words struck straight at the hearts of the Clear Sky Sect members. The incident where the Seven Great Worships of Spirit Hall pressured the Clear Sky Sect was their humiliation.
Now that Bibi Dong brought it up, they had the urge to kill her. But they couldn't. This was Spirit City.
If they made a move here, not only would their entire group fail to leave Spirit City alive, but the Clear Sky Sect would face disaster once again.
That incident had already made them understand Spirit Hall's absolute dominance over the Douluo Continent.
"Fine. Tomorrow, a duel. The location will be the Angel Arena. I'd like to see whether your spider lances can withstand my Clear Sky Hammer."
After agreeing to the duel with Bibi Dong, Tang Hao let out a cold snort and returned to his team. Tomorrow, he will make Bibi Dong regret her words today.
As for the Clear Sky Sect team's captain, Tang Xiao—Tang Hao's elder brother—he had no objections.
He trusted his younger brother Tang Hao's strength. While he might not match a monster like Yun Yuan, against Bibi Dong, Tang Hao had a high chance of victory.
Meanwhile, Yun Yuan, witnessing this arranged duel, did not stop it. Tang Xiao had confidence in Tang Hao, but did he not also have confidence in Bibi Dong?
End of Chapter
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