Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Chapter 196 Tang San's Unwillingness

Just as Yang Ping'an had predicted, or rather, as if it were predestined, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School quickly learned of Hu Liena and Lingluan Douluo, who were sent by Pope Bibi Dong.

At this moment, Bibi Dong's face was extremely gloomy. Originally, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo sent a message that they had captured the 100,000-year-old soul beast that had escaped back then. It could be said that the soul ring and soul bone could be obtained easily. However, somehow the news was leaked, which actually attracted the suspicion of a bunch of flies.

Bibi Dong originally wanted to take action herself, since it was a soul ring she had always wanted to obtain. However, the major powers had spread their information networks throughout the entire continent, ready to take action at the slightest sign of trouble. Not to mention, the two great empires were actually preparing to deploy their troops at the border, as if war was about to break out at any moment, creating a tense atmosphere.

In this situation, Bibi Dong had no choice but to personally oversee Wuhun City. After all, in terms of military strength, the Wuhun Hall was not yet fully prepared. After much consideration, in order to conceal her strength and to further solidify the position of her good disciple Hu Liena as a Holy Maiden, she sent Hu Liena and Lingyuan Douluo to lead a group of experts to provide support, ensuring that everything went smoothly.

However, Bibi Dong underestimated the information networks of the major forces. As soon as Hu Liena and her group set off, the news immediately reached Ning Fengzhi, Tang Hao, Yu Luomian and others. These people originally planned to ambush a hundred kilometers outside Wuhun City, and then use their strength to intimidate Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and seize the 100,000-year-old soul beast as soon as possible.

Tang San was afraid that Xiao Wu would fall into the clutches of other forces as soon as she escaped the clutches of the Spirit Hall. So he volunteered to infiltrate the Spirit Hall's team so that he could gather information at any time and bring Xiao Wu back to the Star Dou Great Forest as soon as possible.

Just like in the original story, Tang San, with his blue hair and a completely different image from the Soul Master Competition, actually won Hu Liena's favor. In particular, after Tang San complained, she actually got him to join the team.

However, because Chrysanthemum Douluo and his group were constantly moving, and heading towards Heaven Dou City, Hu Liena's team kept changing direction and could not reach Chrysanthemum Douluo and his group.

Five days later, Ghost Douluo, along with Yang Ping'an, had transformed into ghostly figures and crossed the territory of the Star Luo Empire. They quietly arrived at Wuhun City, without even the guards of Wuhun City knowing that they had already entered the Papal Palace.

When Ghost Douluo handed over the unconscious Xiao Wu, Bibi Dong was surprised. Originally, all her attention was focused on Chrysanthemum Douluo and his group in the Heaven Dou Empire. However, Yang Ping'an pulled off a clever trick, making a fool of everyone.

However, the fact that a 100,000-year-old transformed soul beast was openly displayed in front of them meant that the plan had been too successful. Even the elders of the Spirit Hall were surprised.

At this very moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Hu Liena's side received very bad news: they were actually besieged, and the enemy's strength was even greater than they had imagined.

Since Tang San joined Hu Liena's team, he secretly passed some messages to Tang Hao through the Blue Silver Grass. At the same time, Ning Fengzhi and others abandoned the encirclement outside Wuhun City and followed the Wuhun Hall group from a distance, preparing to take the final action.

Sure enough, after Tang San saw Li Yan impersonating Xiao Wu, the people from various forces bared their fangs, their strength terrifying, and they all attacked suddenly, basically killing him.

Besides Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also suddenly appeared, as did Bone Douluo. In addition, there was an elder sent by the Star Luo Dai Clan, and Tang Hao. There were a total of five Title Douluo-level fighters, plus the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda for support. Their strength was extremely formidable and could completely suppress Chrysanthemum Douluo and his group.

After the battle, Hu Liena's many Soul Saint and Soul Douluo level experts suffered heavy casualties, especially Tang Hao, who could be said to have gone all out. However, Hu Liena and her two companions did not manage to kill any of them.

All eyes were on the little girl that Chrysanthemum Douluo was holding, who was actually Li Yan pretending to be Xiao Wu.

Seeing that the major forces were going all out, Chrysanthemum Douluo laughed wildly: "Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, you are supposed to be sect leaders, yet you still do such petty things. You dare to be enemies with our Spirit Hall for a mere 100,000-year-old soul beast."

Ning Fengzhi's face darkened slightly: "Yue Guan, you should understand the significance of a 100,000-year-old soul beast. I advise you to release the 100,000-year-old soul beast immediately, which may allow you to leave safely."

Chrysanthemum Douluo merely sneered: "Ning Fengzhi, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Take a close look at the woman on my body. Is she really the 100,000-year-old soul beast you claim to be?"

As Chrysanthemum Douluo finished speaking, Li Yan, who had been unconscious, raised her head. Although she looked somewhat like Xiao Wu from back then, she was definitely not the same person. In particular, none of the Title Douluos could see any aura of a 100,000-year-old soul beast on Li Yan.

Moreover, many Title Douluos looked at the so-called Ghost Douluo in front of them. Although the appearance was somewhat similar and even the martial soul was very similar, he only had the strength of a Soul Douluo and was definitely not Ghost Douluo. It can only be said that the Spirit Hall played too well and caught everyone completely off guard.

Ning Fengzhi gritted his teeth: "Yue Guan, your plan is not bad, but it has also put you in a trap. We have a total of five Title Douluo-level combatants on our side, while you only have two Title Douluos, and your so-called Golden Generation is here. As long as we capture you, the Pope will probably have no choice but to give up the 100,000-year-old soul beast."

At this point, the two sides had already begun to fight, especially since Tang Hao had killed quite a few people. It was a fight to the death. If they didn't do something, they might incur retaliation from the Spirit Hall in the future.

Chrysanthemum Douluo merely snorted coldly: "Ning Fengzhi, you call yourself the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, yet you dare to try and bully the weak with numbers? So what if you outnumber us? Aren't you afraid that my Spirit Hall will use all its strength to annihilate your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

"Besides, although you people are quite strong, it won't be so easy for you to capture me."

After speaking, Chrysanthemum Douluo displayed his full strength, with nine spirit rings and a spirit power of level ninety-seven, instantly astonishing everyone present.

Everyone present, even Spirit Douluo Lingyuan and Hu Liena from the Spirit Hall, was astonished. They hadn't expected Chrysanthemum Douluo to have broken through to level 97. In terms of spirit power, he had even surpassed the highest-ranking Sword Douluo present. In that case, capturing him would probably not be so easy.

"Anyone who wants to oppose my Spirit Hall will have to see if I agree."

As a domineering voice rang out from the sky, just as Chrysanthemum Douluo displayed his soul power, two figures suddenly appeared in the sky. They were Ghost Leopard Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, who had come from Heaven Dou City to provide support. In an instant, the Spirit Hall had a total of four Title Douluo-level combatants. Even if the major forces had five Title Douluos, they would not be able to completely suppress or even kill everyone present.

It's important to understand that in a battle between Title Douluo-level powerhouses, if you want to kill or capture your opponent, you either need to achieve absolute suppression or have multiple Title Douluos gang up on you. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to catch up if they tried to escape.

Ning Fengzhi's face darkened even more. The Spirit Hall had actually mobilized such a large force. It seemed that all his plans were already in the enemy's calculations, and even a desperate gamble might not be enough to succeed.

The major forces present were also in turmoil. Originally, everyone came for the 100,000-year-old soul beast, but now they hadn't even seen a shadow of it. How could they possibly completely break ties with the Spirit Hall?

An elder from the Star Luo Empire spoke first: "I only wanted to see a 100,000-year-old transformed soul beast, after all, it is a rare treasure. Now that there is no 100,000-year-old soul beast, I will not wait any longer."

After saying that, he led the group from the Star Luo Empire away. After all, this was the heartland of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the relationship between the so-called major sects and the Star Luo Empire was only so-so. They wouldn't work for them for nothing.

The other forces, however, were staring intently at Chrysanthemum Douluo and the girl beside him, their eyes filled with resentment. But now that the person had been switched, they had no other choice. Even if they went to war, they might not be able to gain a significant advantage.

Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted coldly: "Sect Master Ning, the dignified Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School actually colluded with the Spirit Hall to arrest criminal Tang Hao. It seems that my Spirit Hall is too easy to talk to. I must report today's events to His Holiness the Pope. His Holiness the Pope will probably have to make a trip to your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to get revenge for today's events."

Ning Fengzhi's face was a little gloomy. Finally, he sighed and said, "Today is just a misunderstanding. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School welcomes the Pope's arrival."

Tang San, his face filled with resentment and hatred, spoke up: "Chrysanthemum Douluo, where is Xiao Wu? Where did you take Xiao Wu?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo couldn't help but laugh: "You must be Tang San. I didn't expect you to have changed so much in just a few years. Who told you that my Spirit Hall captured a 100,000-year-old spirit beast? I think someone has misunderstood. We were just taking students to hunt for spirit rings this time."

Before Tang San could say anything more, an immense pressure was already pressing down on him. Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a contemptuous look, "Tang Hao, you'd better control your son. He's just a quasi-Soul Emperor, yet he dares to provoke a Title Douluo. Don't think that you're safe just because you escaped the Spirit Hall's pursuit. Don't forget how you broke your arm."

Tang Hao was instantly enraged: "It's just a chrysanthemum. No matter how high your soul power level is, you're still just a piece of trash. My son doesn't need you to say anything."

Seeing the tension escalating, Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped in to mediate: "Both of you are respectable people. Don't let a child's words cause a fight. Besides, even if you fight, neither side will be able to gain the upper hand. Elder Ju, you shouldn't care about a child's words, right?"

With Chrysanthemum Douluo displaying his strength and the Spirit Hall producing four Title Douluos, Ning Fengzhi's attitude changed slightly; at least he no longer dared to confront them head-on.

After a war of words, the two sides eventually parted ways. Tang Hao left the place with a resentful Tang San, and the battle ended rather anticlimactically.

(End of this chapter)