"Where is Dean Shui? Dare to come out and greet us?"
Before Huo Yuhao and Shui Yun'er could even step out of the cave, an aged voice rang out.
Although they hadn't seen the person yet, the arrogance and coldness in the voice suggested that this person was up to no good.
At that moment, above Tianshui Academy, a tall, thin old man hovered in mid-air, his presence seemingly blending into the sky, making him exceptionally conspicuous.
Most astonishingly, the old man's hair and beard were entirely green, swaying gently in the wind.
His eyes, those emerald green eyes, casually scanned Tianshui Academy below, as if scrutinizing every corner.
The girls of Tianshui Academy had already noticed this mysterious green figure.
They gathered together, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.
Their faces were filled with curiosity and unease, wondering why this old man had come and what changes he would bring.
Meanwhile, the academy's group of Soul Saint experts watched the figure in the sky with solemn expressions.
They could sense that the old man before them possessed an extremely powerful aura, even surpassing that of the former dean, and was very likely a legendary Title Douluo.
Moreover, the old man reeked of a foul stench, emanating a greenish poisonous gas; he was clearly a ruthless character.
His eyes held a chilling coldness, like those of a venomous snake, and faint green markings were visible on his skin, sending shivers down their spines.
They could only hope that Dean Shui would appear as soon as possible; otherwise, they truly wouldn't be able to stop this old man.
Fortunately, Shui Yun'er and Huo Yuhao didn't keep them waiting long; they emerged from the cave shortly afterward.
Looking at Dugu Bo floating in the sky, Shui Yun'er's cool voice rang out:
"I was unaware of the arrival of the Poison Douluo, and I apologize for not greeting you sooner.
May I ask what brings Senior Dugu Bo to my Tianshui Academy?"
Shui Yun'er's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible wariness, but outwardly she maintained politeness and respect.
Hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Huo Yuhao also turned his gaze to Dugu Bo.
Huo Yuhao was naturally very familiar with Dugu Bo, as he frequently appeared in Shrek Academy's textbooks ten thousand years later.
However, at this moment, Huo Yuhao's gaze was somewhat strange.
The books described Dugu Bo as possessing unparalleled poison skills, but in Huo Yuhao's perception, the Dugu Bo before him was severely poisoned, the poison having already penetrated to the bone marrow…
"Hehehe, Dean Shui, I've come here for no other reason than this boy beside you."
Dugu Bo's gaze was fixed on Huo Yuhao, as if trying to see right through him.
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Shui Yun'er said without changing her expression, "Oh?
I wonder what business the dignified Poison Douluo has with my son?
As far as I know, my son seems to have never met Your Excellency Dugu."
Huo Yuhao: ???
Wait, when did I become your son?
Huo Yuhao looked at Shui Yun'er blankly.
Well, well, are you all taking advantage of me?
Hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Dugu Bo said with a forced smile, "As far as I know, Dean Shui only has two daughters. Where did this so-called son come from?"
"That's none of your concern. Do I need to report to you about raising a son?"
Shui Yun'er retorted without hesitation.
If it were before, Shui Yun'er would have been very wary of Dugu Bo, but now, she didn't care about him at all.
Not to mention that her husband and parents were both high-level Soul Douluos, with her current strength, she wouldn't be afraid of Dugu Bo even in a one-on-one fight.
Upon hearing Shui Yun'er's words, Dugu Bo's face suddenly darkened.
He had originally chosen to treat her with courtesy out of respect for Shui Yun'er's parents—the two level 89 Soul Douluos.
After all, those two elders were not only exceptionally strong but also possessed a Soul Fusion Technique capable of contending with Title Douluos .
However, now that the two elders were not present, Shui Yun'er, a junior, dared to speak to him in such a tone.
A surge of anger welled up in Dugu Bo's heart; he felt his dignity as a senior had been challenged.
"Shui Yun'er, your son is suspected of murdering Prince Xue Xing's cousin's nephew.
I'm taking her away now," Dugu Bo said, his tone revealing obvious impatience.
His voice was deep and powerful, each word seemingly squeezed from the depths of his throat.
Shui Yun'er, however, showed no sign of backing down.
She took a step forward, her gaze firmly meeting Dugu Bo's:
"What if I refuse?"
Dugu Bo responded with a cold laugh: "Heh heh heh, it seems I haven't shown my face on the continent for too long.
The world seems to have forgotten my methods.
Today, I will forcibly take him away.
I want to see if you have the ability to stop me!"
A cold glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, his pupils instantly transforming into icy vertical pupils.
Then, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—nine spirit rings rose one after another from the soles of Dugu Bo's feet, radiating light that seemed to envelop the entire Tianshui Academy in a dazzling glow.
The moment Dugu Bo's nine spirit rings were slowly revealed before everyone, the teachers and students of Tianshui Academy were all deeply shocked.
Many students immediately turned pale, terrified.
Their hearts were filled with disbelief; this strangely-looking old man was actually a legendary Title Douluo—something utterly unimaginable in their minds.
Several Soul Saint-level experts in the academy almost simultaneously released their Martial Soul True Forms, each on high alert, their gazes fixed on Dugu Bo's figure.
Neither of Tianshui Academy's two former deans were currently in Tianshui City, and Dean Shui's husband was also absent.
Could Dean Shui truly handle such a powerful opponent?
However, amidst this tense atmosphere, Shui Yun'er remained remarkably calm.
Her eyes showed no panic, but rather a gleam of eager anticipation.
She had been looking for an opportunity to test her current strength, and unexpectedly, Dugu Bo had willingly offered himself as a live target.
However, upon seeing Shui Yun'er's gaze, Dugu Bo felt instantly insulted.
As one of the top powerhouses on the Douluo Continent, a Title Douluo, he was being looked down upon by Shui Yun'er, which he found unacceptable.
This was simply outrageous! It seemed he had indeed been keeping a low profile for too long, to the point that the entire Douluo Continent had forgotten the fear of being dominated by the Azure Serpent King's poison.
It seemed it was time to make the world remember the terror and majesty of the Azure Serpent King, starting from the Tianshui Academy before him.
Dugu Bo took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening and resolute, and began to mobilize his soul power. A powerful aura emanated from him.
Immediately afterward, a gigantic phantom of the Azure Serpent King slowly appeared behind him.
The phantom of the Azure Serpent King was enormous, radiating green light.
The release of this power seemed to freeze the surrounding air, and an invisible pressure spread outwards.
Seeing Dugu Bo unleash his martial soul, Shui Yun'er wasn't afraid; instead, she felt excited.
She also began to mobilize her own soul power, and a chilling aura emanated from her.
It's worth noting that Shui Yun'er was a battle maniac in her youth, only tempering herself after becoming a mother and the dean.
Now, facing such a powerful Title Douluo-level expert, her fighting spirit surged once more.
As her soul power condensed, a gigantic phoenix phantom gradually appeared behind her.
The phoenix's feathers were clearly visible, each shimmering with an icy luster.
Its wingspan seemed capable of blotting out the sky, bringing endless cold.
The two powerful forces clashed in the air, the Azure Scale Serpent King and the phantom of the ice phoenix complementing each other, creating a magnificent spectacle.
The surrounding air distorted due to these two contrasting forces, as if even space itself trembled.
The moment Shui Yun'er released her Ice Phoenix martial soul, the temperature throughout Tianshui Academy dropped significantly, as if winter had instantly arrived.
A chilling aura filled the air, and a thin layer of frost covered the surrounding plants.
Especially for Dugu Bo, facing Shui Yun'er directly, he felt a bone-chilling cold, as if his blood were freezing.
Looking at the ice phoenix behind Shui Yun'er and sensing the powerful aura emanating from her, Dugu Bo's heart was filled with turmoil.
He hadn't expected that Shui Yun'er's martial soul was actually the top-grade ice phoenix, and her aura was even stronger than the two old men from Tianshui Academy.
Those two old men were both level 89 Title Douluos!
Could it be that Shui Yun'er had broken through to the Title Douluo level?
However, when he saw the eight spirit rings rising beneath Shui Yun'er's feet—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—Dugu Bo breathed a sigh of relief.
He was a Title Douluo, and although Shui Yun'er's aura was stronger than an ordinary Soul Douluo, she was ultimately one spirit ring less than him.
In this battle, the advantage was in his hands!