The Martial Soul Skeleton, in Douluo Continent's Bone-Changing Susanoo

Chapter 39 Ainz Ooal Gown VS Dugu Yan

The female staff member smiled again. "Is there anything else you need?"

"I've changed my mind." Dugu Yan shook the documents in her hand and said, "That guy called Bone King wanted to challenge me despite being above his level, right? Fine, I accept his challenge."

"Yanyan, why did you suddenly accept it again?" Not only Yu Tianheng, but everyone present was surprised.

Dugu Yan explained, "I think you're right. If we're unwilling to accept weak opponents, why should stronger opponents accept us?"

"Therefore, I choose to accept the Bone King's challenge, hoping that next time there's a Soul Master willing to accept my challenge in a battle against a higher-level opponent."

At this point, a sinister glint appeared in Dugu Yan's eyes. "So what if he has ten consecutive wins? That guy called Bone King, no matter what methods he has against me, I will use the Azure Phosphorus Serpent Venom to tell him that challenging me was the worst decision he ever made!"

Seeing that Dugu Yan was affected by his words, Yu Tianheng revealed a satisfied smile. His coming to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was arranged by his grandfather and uncle, with the purpose of befriending Dugu Yan in order to gain the support of Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo.

If that's the case, then simply making friends isn't enough, is it?

Only by making Dugu Yan his woman can he guarantee that Dugu Bo will always stand on his side.

As the grandson of the sect leader of the third sect in the world, and the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, what woman could they not have?

Yu Tianheng never takes the initiative to pursue girls.

First, establish a good image in the woman's mind, and then gradually become the object of her admiration based on that good image. This is how he makes women pursue him.

Now that the stubborn Dugu Yan is willing to listen to his words and follow his example in accepting the challenge from the Bone King, from the perspective of emotional development, this is undoubtedly a good omen.

night.

The Heavenly Battle Arena.

The open-air stands surrounding the central main arena, which is 70 meters wide, were filled with spectators.

Amidst enthusiastic cheers, all the lights shone on the center of the main arena.

A male host in a blue and gold tuxedo walked onto the stage, and the entire audience fell silent.

"Good evening, everyone. My name is Wardfak. It is my honor to host the cross-level Soul Challenge in the main Soul Arena tonight."

"The initiator of this cross-level Soul Battle is a three-ring Soul Master, while the challenger is a two-ring Great Soul Master. I believe everyone is familiar with the two who are about to engage in this battle."

After glancing at the personal information on the battle leaderboard, the host continued in a clear voice, "The initiator is from the Royal Fighting Team. And she is the team's vice-captain, the level 36 control-type battle spirit master, Dugu Yan, who possesses the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul."

"The challenger is a newcomer who recently registered for the Soul Battle event. He calls himself the Bone King, with the Skeleton Martial Soul, and is a level 29 defensive Soul Master."

"This newcomer named Bone King was able to achieve a record of ten wins in just five days. His strength is definitely top-tier among Great Soul Master level Soul Fighters. Perhaps it is this ten-game winning streak that gave him the confidence to challenge Soul Master Dugu Yan, who is of a higher level."

"So, will this cross-level Soul Master challenge allow him to achieve his goal? Let's wait and see. Please welcome the two Soul Masters to the stage."

The moment the host's voice disappeared.

On the left and right sides of the main arena, two large doors opened simultaneously, allowing the two combatants of different levels to enter at the same time. They walked towards the center of the arena.

The seven members of the Royal Fighting Team walked in through the left-hand gate.

Yu Tianheng led the rest of his teammates to the spectator area closest to the Soul Arena, while only Dugu Yan walked onto the Soul Arena with a sinister look in her eyes.

Only a black-haired youth who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old walked out of the right-hand gate. The moment he appeared, the audience in the opposite stands were stunned, their eyes filled with doubt and indescribable astonishment.

The black-haired youth had delicate features, but his face looked somewhat haggard, and he seemed to be in poor spirits. He exuded a faint chill, giving people a sense of death.

In fact, five days ago, many viewers wearing the uniform of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy recognized that the black-haired youth who exuded an eerie aura was a chef in the academy's kitchen.

This chef would go to the various simulated fields of the academy to train every night; his strange appearance and temperament made him unforgettable at first glance.

What's even more unforgettable is every dish he cooked; in that year and a half, the college kitchen's revenue tripled thanks to him.

Food is the most important thing for people. At the Tian Dou Royal Academy, in addition to the strong and elders being respected, this chef who can cook all kinds of rare dishes is also respected by everyone. All students and teachers affectionately call him Master Xia.

Xia Liang never expected that his journey to Douluo Continent to develop a side business as a chef would result in such a title.

At the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, the dishes he cooks are always given the prefix "Master Xia" by the students.

For example, Master Xia's stir-fried eggs with red-skinned fruit.

There's also Master Xia's Ramen, which the students simply call Xia Noodles.

Xia Liang had two purposes in participating in the Greater Soul Arena's cross-level Soul Battle under the name Bone King: firstly, to test the power of his self-created Soul Skills over the years, and secondly, to accumulate more experience in fighting against Soul Masters.

Secondly, one can obtain what one wants by challenging Dugu Yan, who is of a higher level.

At this moment, on the central fighting arena.

Dugu Yan and Xia Liang had reached the center of the Soul Battle Arena. Their eyes met, and they both saw the surprise on each other's faces.

To Dugu Yan's surprise, the guy in front of her called Bone King was actually Chef Xia from the academy's kitchen.

Xia Liang was surprised to find that Dugu Yan's fingernails were painted with bright green nail polish. He wondered if such a thing existed in the Douluo Continent.

"What are you looking at?" Dugu Yan suddenly shouted.

Xia Liang smiled. "Let's see how long you can stay arrogant."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but chuckle. "Master Xia, I don't know why you challenged me. But I think as a chef, you'd be better off staying in the kitchen. The Great Soul Arena isn't a place for you. Your kitchen knife can't possibly harm a Soul Master."

"Thanks for the reminder, but my cleaver will be a little different today."

As he spoke, two yellow soul rings lit up on Xia Liang's body, and his dark purple ribs covered his body. In his right hand, an iron bone knife made of his spine and dark purple iron wire energy appeared out of thin air.

At that moment, a chilling and eerie aura enveloped almost half of the Soul Arena.

The sudden aura of the skeleton martial spirit startled the unsuspecting Dugu Yan, causing her to take two steps back before regaining her balance.

Seemingly angered by this show of force, the playful glint in Dugu Yan's eyes instantly turned sharp.

A turquoise snake shadow flashed behind her, and the next moment, she had three spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—on her body, and her feet transformed into a thick, turquoise snake tail.

(End of this chapter)