Chapter 186: Xiao She Battles on Behalf of the Dugu Clan
Bone Douluo and Ning Rongrong looked curiously at Dugu Feng, waiting for him to explain.
"Rongrong, Grandpa Bone," Dugu Feng began, "as I said before, once inside the City of Slaughter, no matter how powerful one is, all spirit skills are suppressed by the city's domain.
But… there are exceptions."
Bone Douluo's eyes narrowed in thought. "The exception must be those who possess the Killing God Domain, correct?"
Dugu Feng nodded. "Grandpa Bone, you are right. To be precise, only three people remain unaffected by the Slaughter City's restrictions—Tang Hao, Bibi Dong, and myself.
Because of this, the king of that place—the Slaughter King—fears only us.
Of course, my strength is negligible compared to theirs. What truly troubles him are Tang Hao and Bibi Dong. Either one of them could devastate the City of Slaughter if they wished.
Just now, the Slaughter King sent a Spirit Douluo to question me about those two gods of slaughter."
Naturally, Dugu Feng would not reveal that he had made an agreement with the Slaughter King to deal with those same powers.
"Wow, just how strong is this Slaughter King?" Ning Rongrong asked, her eyes wide.
"In the City of Slaughter, he is unmatched! Even outside its confines, his power is that of at least a ninety-eighth-level Super Douluo."
Bone Douluo's expression grew grave.
Another being of such terrifying might existed in the world…
He gave Dugu Feng a penetrating look. For the young man to have walked out of the City of Slaughter alive, he must have established a deep understanding with its king—perhaps even a mutual accord.
Still, those were matters he had no need to probe further.
"Grandpa Bone," Dugu Feng continued, "Tang Hao's own grandfather, Tang Chen, also possessed the Killing God Domain. I suspect the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall once made an agreement with the Slaughter City—
An agreement to allow their most gifted successors to enter and acquire that domain,
In exchange for permitting the City of Slaughter to exist as the continent's dark sanctuary."
He dropped the revelation calmly.
"No wonder both Tang Hao and Bibi Dong have the Killing God Domain," Ning Rongrong said smartly.
"Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect truly have deep foundations… the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still falls short," Bone Douluo sighed.
Ever since the Clear Sky Sect displayed its strength, the Spirit Master world had recognized two true pillars—Clear Sky and Spirit Hall.
Two titans standing opposed, while the rest—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Clan, even the two great empires—were far behind.
"Well," Bone Douluo said after a pause, his tone faintly sour, "since you're unharmed, I'll leave you two young ones to your time together."
"Grandpa Bone, you know Dugu Feng doesn't talk to anyone once he starts cultivating!
If not for this tournament, we wouldn't have so much time together. Once it's over, I'll definitely return home to spend time with you, Grandpa Sword, and Father!"
Ning Rongrong tugged playfully at Bone Douluo's arm.
His stern face broke into an involuntary grin.
Receiving such affection clearly lifted his spirits before he finally took his leave, content.
"Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword really are just like children nowadays—they need constant sweet talk," Ning Rongrong laughed.
"Only you can manage that. No one else could," Dugu Feng praised with a smile.
Hearing that, she grew even prouder.
With Ning Rongrong around, it was as if Dugu Feng had two Titled Douluo standing behind him. His mood brightened immensely.
Time passed swiftly, and Gemstone Academy's run through the tournament remained smooth.
At last, the final round arrived.
The top five academies were Gemstone Academy, Godwind Academy, Tianshui Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Shrek Academy.
Since Yu Tianxin's death, Thunder Academy had fallen apart. Facing Godwind, Tianshui, and Blazing Fire one after another, they lost every match.
In contrast, Shrek Academy grew stronger with each fight. Using flexible tactics, they hadn't lost since, trailing closely behind the three elemental academies to take fifth place.
By the final round, the qualifying positions were already set.
But one battle still caught everyone's attention—Gemstone Academy versus Godwind Academy.
Godwind had lost only once, to Blazing Fire Academy.
If they could defeat Gemstone in this final match, they would tie for first place and end Gemstone's unbeaten streak.
If Gemstone won, they would enter the next stage with a flawless record—something never before achieved in the tournament's history.
Everyone was focused on one question: which academy was truly the strongest?
To most, Godwind's single loss to Blazing Fire had seemed inexplicable.
From their previous performances, they shouldn't have lost at all.
Godwind's combat style was elegant and fluid—a dance of power and beauty that rivaled Gemstone's in spectacle. Their fan base was no smaller than Ning Rongrong's team's own.
Thus, this final clash had become the most anticipated match of the entire tournament.
The Great Spirit Arena was packed to the brim, and the roars of the crowd nearly shook its walls apart.
As all fourteen spirit masters from both academies stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere reached a fevered peak.
The referee in the sky was about to announce the start—when Xiao She stepped forward suddenly, stopping him.
The strange move silenced the entire arena.
"I, Dugu She, level forty-four Assault System Spirit Ancestor, Martial Soul: Jade Phosphor Serpent.
Feng Xiaotian, we are of equal level—will you dare to face me one-on-one?
Let the winner between us decide the victor of this battle!"
During the tournament, Xiao She's spirit power had risen by another level, and now he proposed a duel—one-on-one.
Feng Xiaotian was momentarily surprised, then pleased.
With Ning Rongrong's support, Gemstone Academy's overall strength surpassed Godwind's.
But in single combat, Feng Xiaotian had his own self-created spirit skill—he feared no one.
"How do you want to fight?" he asked, eyes gleaming with interest.
"No limits. Victory goes to whoever stands last," Xiao She replied coolly.
"Good! Don't regret it later!"
Feng Xiaotian laughed arrogantly—he was certain of his win.
As the two agreed, their teammates retreated to the arena's edges, leaving the center clear.
The referee, though confused, allowed it—it still counted as a team battle since the others chose not to intervene.
The two combatants unleashed their powers.
Feng Xiaotian uttered a sharp howl, and gusts of turquoise wind burst forth around him. His body swelled, bones cracking, and from his shoulder grew the snarling head of a wolf—its eyes gleaming cold and fierce.
His Martial Soul: the Gale Twin-Headed Wolf.
Across from him, scales shaped like green diamonds appeared on Xiao She's forehead. His pupils glowed jade-green, filled with the predatory chill of a serpent.
The Dugu Clan had more than one prodigy—Xiao She, too, stood tall among their elite.
This duel was his declaration.
He aimed to bring honor to the Dugu name, to show the world the cultivation-focused strength of their spirit masters.
Today, he would fight not just for victory—
He would fight representing the Dugu Clan.
(END CHAPTER)
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