Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 286 On the verge of breaking out

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"Fifth Soul Skill." Hu Liena's voice became ethereal and otherworldly, as if it were ringing out from all directions at the same time, "Mystic Realm."

Her fifth spirit ring, that pitch-black ten-thousand-year spirit ring, suddenly shone brightly!

There was no earth-shattering energy burst, nor any dazzling light and shadow effects.

Only an invisible and intangible yet immensely powerful mental fluctuation, like mercury spilling onto the ground or a monstrous wave, instantly swept across the entire arena and completely engulfed the seven Shrek students!

"Uh!"

Standing at the forefront, Dai Mubai was the first to be hit. He felt the scene before him suddenly change. He was no longer in the square in front of the Papal Palace, but back in the Star Luo Empire. He saw Davis's mocking face and the cold eyes of the family elders... He roared and wanted to pounce on them, but found that he could not move and his consciousness quickly sank.

The anger on Ma Hongjun's face froze. He felt as if he had fallen into an endless fiery hell, and at the same time, he saw countless beautiful women beckoning to him. The illusion of extreme heat and ecstasy intertwined, causing him to lose himself in an instant.

Oscar imagined himself creating countless exquisite sausages, becoming the world's number one food-type Soul Master, with Rongrong looking at him with admiration... He was immersed in his wonderful fantasy, laughing foolishly as he lost consciousness.

The other Shrek members were the same; they saw what they most desired or most feared, and their minds were instantly thrown off balance.

Even Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and others at the edge of the arena were affected by the faint mental fluctuations emanating from them, and experienced a moment of disorientation!
Only Tang San!

The moment Hu Liena unleashed her soul skill, the purple-gold light in his eyes surged to its maximum!

"Purple Demon Eye!" he roared in his heart, his mental energy surging wildly as he tried to resist the all-pervasive allure and illusionary power.

His vision shook and distorted violently, and countless illusions tried to invade his mind, but he managed to withstand the first wave of impact thanks to the power of the Purple Demon Eye to preserve his true self and the strong mental strength gained from living two lives!
He saw it!

Behind countless bizarre illusions, Hu Liena still stood there quietly, the phantom of the nine-tailed celestial fox swaying behind her, its deep fox eyes watching him indifferently.

His companions, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Yu Tianheng, Tailong, and Jiangzhu, all stood stiffly in place with empty eyes and expressions of either infatuation or fear on their faces, like puppets that had lost their souls!
one move!
Just one fifth soul skill!

Shrek Academy's six main forces were wiped out, instantly losing their fighting ability!
The entire square fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the bizarre scene unfolding on the stage.

The Spirit Hall team sent only one person, and with just one move, they almost wiped out the entire Shrek Academy team!
What a terrifying difference in strength! What an incredibly bizarre soul control skill!

Yu Xiaogang's face was ashen, his body trembled violently, and his lips quivered, but he couldn't utter a single word.

All his theories and calculations became a complete joke in the face of such absolute overwhelming power!

Bibi Dong, is this your way of mocking me?

Your disciple, even just one of them, is enough to destroy all my efforts!
Tang San stood there, veins bulging on his forehead, sweat dripping down his face, and purple light flickering in his eyes, clearly under immense pressure.

He was the only one still standing on the field, but he could only stand; under Hu Liena's immense mental pressure, he found it extremely difficult to even move a single step.

Hu Liena looked at Tang San, who was barely holding on, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her indifference.

"You're quite capable to have blocked my fifth soul skill," Hu Liena said softly, but she didn't intend to continue attacking.

Just as Xuanming said, this Tang San has strange eyesight. With the evolution of her martial soul and the enhancement of her head soul bone, her mental strength has reached the level of an ordinary Soul Douluo. Not to mention a mere Soul Master, even an ordinary Soul Saint would find it extremely difficult to withstand her.

However, this was exactly what she wanted.

"We surrender!"

A hoarse, desperate, yet undeniably resolute roar suddenly erupted from the edge of the arena, instantly shattering the deathly silence in the square!

It's Yu Xiaogang!

His face was deathly pale, his body trembling violently from extreme anger, humiliation, and fear, but he still managed to shout out those words with all his might.

He could clearly see that deep within Hu Liena's seemingly calm eyes, there was a subtle yet chilling killing intent!
Especially the wisp of leaping pink flame that quietly gathered at her fingertips, which seemed to scorch the soul, made Yu Xiaogang's soul tremble!

He has studied martial spirit theory for many years. Although his own strength is weak, his eyesight is still sharp!

That was no ordinary flame; it was an attack targeting the very essence of the spirit!

Tang San was currently using all his mental energy to resist the illusion, and he was already at his limit. If he were hit by this flame, the consequences would be unimaginable—at best, he would suffer severe mental damage and become an idiot, and at worst, his soul might be burned to ashes on the spot!

He can't let Tang San take that risk! Absolutely not!
Bibi Dong is going to kill!
She not only wants to win, but also to completely cripple Tang San!

What are final spots and championship glory compared to Tang San's safety?
Flander and Liu Erlong also looked at Yu Xiaogang with shock and resentment in their eyes. But when they saw Yu Xiaogang's almost collapsing eyes and the heart-stopping pink flame at Hu Liena's fingertip, they instantly understood what was going on. Their faces turned even uglier, but they gritted their teeth and did not voice any objection.

Upon hearing the word "surrender," Tang San on the arena shuddered violently, and the light in his Purple Demon Eyes fluctuated wildly, almost collapsing.

An indescribable sense of humiliation and resentment gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake!

He wanted to roar, he wanted to fight, but the immense mental pressure and the deadly threat of the foxfire prevented him from even speaking!
Hu Liena stopped moving.

The wisp of pink foxfire at her fingertips quietly went out. She frowned slightly, looked at Yu Xiaogang below the stage who seemed to be going crazy, and then glanced at the high platform.

Bibi Dong sat on her throne, her face still hidden in the light, and no one could see her expression.

But she did not say anything to stop it.

The referee finally recovered from his shock. He looked at Tang San, the only one still standing on the platform but clearly unable to fight any longer, then at Yu Xiaogang below the platform, whose face was pale, who was trembling, but whose eyes were resolute. After hesitating for a moment, he finally announced loudly:
Shrek Academy concedes defeat! The winner of the loser's bracket final is—the Spirit Hall Academy team!

"The Spirit Hall Academy team has secured another spot in the finals and will face the Royal Fighting team in the ultimate championship battle tomorrow!"

As the announcement ended, Hu Liena glanced indifferently at Tang San, who was almost exhausted, then turned and gracefully stepped off the stage.

The terrifying mental pressure that had enveloped the entire area dissipated. Thump, thump...

With the mental suppression gone, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others collapsed to the ground like puppets without strings, panting heavily. Fear and confusion still lingered in their eyes, as they had not yet fully escaped the illusion.

Tang San also staggered a bit, barely managing to steady himself. He lowered his head, his long hair falling down to cover his face, making it impossible to see his expression. All that could be seen were his tightly clenched fists, his knuckles white from excessive force, and his fists trembling slightly.

Endless humiliation, resentment, anger, and a lingering fear almost consumed him.

He could naturally see the eerie foxfire flickering at Hu Liena's fingertips, but he didn't even have the strength to speak just now!
The other person seemed to have controlled the force, pushing him to his limit within his tolerance range, and then...

"Xiao San!" Yu Xiaogang, Flander, Liu Erlong and others immediately rushed onto the stage, surrounded Tang San, and checked his condition.

"I'm fine..." Tang San's voice was extremely hoarse, carrying an emotion that was suppressed to the extreme.

"Teacher, you saved me."

If that extremely strange foxfire were to fall on him, his chances of survival today would be slim!

Bibi Dong, standing on the high platform, slowly rose to her feet, her gaze sweeping indifferently over the crowd below, her cold voice echoing throughout the entire arena:
"Tomorrow's final will see the Royal Fighting Team face off against the Spirit Hall Academy Team to determine the ultimate champion of this tournament."

"Go away."

After saying that, she didn't look down again, turned around, and, surrounded by Golden Crocodile Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and others, slowly walked into the reopened Papal Palace.

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The atmosphere in the square in front of the Papal Palace was even more solemn and oppressive than the previous two days.

The Soul Masters who came to watch the battle from the foot of the mountain eagerly awaited the outcome, all looking forward to this epic showdown.

However, many astute people noticed that Shrek Academy, which should have been "invited" out of Wuhun City after its defeat yesterday, was still present in the spectator area at the edge of the square.

Just before the match was about to begin, a heavy, mountain-like pressure descended from the sky without warning!

A thick bolt of blue-purple lightning tore through the sky, accompanied by a deafening dragon's roar, and a figure crashed down like a meteor in front of the VIP viewing area!

As the lightning dissipated, the figure of an old man was revealed.

He was tall and imposing, with a fierce face, bristling hair and beard, and his body was wrapped in fine blue-purple electric snakes. His dragon eyes shone brightly when they opened and closed, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

Simply standing there, it was like an insurmountable thunderous mountain, causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.

"Yu Yuanzhen, from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, has come to watch the match!"

The deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the square like rolling thunder, carrying an undeniable authority and a powerful sense of oppression.

"Sect Master?!" Yu Xiaogang's body trembled violently, and he exclaimed in shock, his face filled with disbelief.

Why would my father suddenly come in person?
An even bigger uproar erupted down the mountain!

"Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen? He actually came!"

"The sect leaders of the three upper sects have personally arrived! This is a major event!"

"Something's not right... the atmosphere's a bit off, look at his face..."

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chenxin also stood up, looked at Yu Yuanzhen with solemn expressions, and nodded slightly in greeting.

A hint of doubt flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes. Yu Yuanzhen's appearance at this moment was definitely not just for watching the game.

On the high platform, Bibi Dong's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly as her gaze swept over the Golden Crocodile Douluo beside her, who was still resting with his eyes closed.

Yu Yuanzhen's arrival made the already delicate atmosphere even more unpredictable.

Under immense pressure, the referee reluctantly announced loudly: "Final round of the finals, Royal Fighting Team versus Spirit Hall Academy Team! Team members, please come to the stage!"

On the Royal Fighting Team's side, led by Gu Yuena, Xuan Ming, Dugu Yan, and others slowly walked out.

The Spirit Hall Academy team, consisting of Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena, the three members of the Golden Generation, walked side by side, followed by four Soul Master members.

The two faced off in the center of the ring, their powerful auras clashing, and it seemed as if invisible sparks were flying through the air.

The war is about to break out!
However, almost everyone in the know was no longer entirely focused on the final match itself.

Yu Yuanzhen's sudden appearance, Shrek Academy's unusual delay, and the invisible contest between the Pope and the Elder on the high platform all resembled a giant net, shrouding the sky above Wuhun City.

And the core of this network seems to be pointing to that black-robed youth who looks indifferent and seems completely unaware of the undercurrents around him—Xuan Ming.

Yu Xiaogang stood in the spectator area, his fist clenched tightly in his sleeve, his nails digging deep into his palms, and he was completely unaware that blood was seeping out.

His gaze was fixed on Xuan Ming on the arena, occasionally glancing at the Golden Crocodile Douluo on the high platform. His eyes were filled with struggle and fear, which finally turned into a desperate madness.

The instructions given to him by Golden Crocodile Douluo echoed in his mind like a spell:

"...After the finals...stepped forward...identified him...cultivating by devouring human blood and qi...revealing that he was the Pope's man..."

He knew that once he stepped forward, there would be no turning back, and he would inevitably be drawn into the power struggle at the very top of the Spirit Hall.

But...does he still have a choice?
To prove his theory correct, to avenge that woman, and for... Tang San's future!

(End of this chapter)