Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

However, when the Royal Knights escorted the carriage into Tiandou City, they still saw countless residents holding umbrellas on both sides of the street.

Perhaps because they had just experienced the funeral of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe not long ago, the news of the victory of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was like a shot in the arm for the residents of Heavenly Dou City, boosting morale and inspiring many people.

In particular, the final battle between Lu Mingfei and the Angelic Martial Soul Saintess was widely talked about, with dozens of versions circulating for just one scene.

Lu Mingfei, and even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, instantly became idols of the entire Heaven Dou City. Even in the pouring rain tonight, everyone eagerly awaited to see the charisma of this legendary figure.

However, they were clearly going to be disappointed, as none of the carriages stopped and drove straight into the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

Not only were the residents of Tiandou City waiting, but even Emperor Xueye and Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had prepared a banquet in the palace.

At the same time, at the window of the top floor of Yuexuan next to Tiandou Avenue, two pairs of eyes watched as the carriage of Tiandou Royal Academy slowly drove into Tiandou Imperial Palace.

When Yu Tianheng and the others got out of the carriage, they saw Prince Xue Beng waiting for them.

Xue Beng first smiled, but then couldn't help but frown: "Bai Baoshan, where is Lu Mingfei?"

Chapter 196 The Luxurious Ambush Team

The rain kept falling, and it got heavier and heavier.

Dark, thick clouds, like pythons, coiled in the sky, while thousands of tons of water poured down from the heavens.

Large raindrops dribbled down from a centimeter above Lu Mingfei's head. With his current soul power, he could easily go out in the rain without an umbrella.

He was walking alone on the mountain path of the Western Hills Royal Mausoleum, thinking that with such heavy rain, the paper money he had prepared for Xue Qinghe in advance would probably be useless. However, he had brought a bottle of wine with him, so he wasn't being stingy.

There is a royal guard stationed at the foot of the mountain year-round, but with Lu Mingfei's cultivation level, he easily slipped in. The western mountain is very high, and it took him almost an hour to reach the top.

It has to be said that the weather today is really bad. It's pitch black everywhere, and the thick, dark clouds look like they're about to collapse from above.

Standing on this mountaintop, I felt a strange sense of tragic heroism as I stood alone against the storm. The saying "the higher you climb, the colder it gets" probably describes this feeling.

Royal mausoleums have no tombstones; the underground palaces built here are of the highest rank.

Lu Mingfei wouldn't go so far as to dig into the underground palace specifically to find Xue Qinghe's grave. He simply placed a bowl in front of the swan sculpture at the entrance of the underground palace and poured himself some wine.

Lu Mingfei tilted his head back, took a sip of wine from the bottle, wiped his mouth, and then slowly poured the bowl of wine from the sculpture onto the ground.

But after thinking about it, I feel like something's missing.

He then snapped his fingers and casually conjured an ice chrysanthemum, placing it on the sculpture.

"Xue Qinghe, Xue Qinghe, look at you, you were so tiring when you were alive, and now you're still causing trouble for me even in death." Lu Mingfei looked up at the gloomy sky and sighed helplessly.

Then, turning his head to look at the black-robed figure sitting quietly in the stone pavilion beside him, he chuckled and asked, "May I ask what this hero's name is? Does he seek wealth or death?"

As early as last night, Lu Mingfei had noticed more than one danger warning alarm in the distance. He couldn't identify who was behind it, but he didn't take any action and simply remained vigilant.

However, as they approached the vicinity of Heaven Dou City today, this sense of danger grew stronger, especially after Bone Douluo returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School first, the alarm bells for danger became even stronger.

So he got off the carriage first, not wanting to involve Bai Baoshan and the other people from the Education Commission.

As for coming to pay respects to Xue Qinghe in the rain, it was purely on a whim.

This mountain is one of the highest peaks near Tiandou City, so it will be easier to run there later.

"Brother Hao is right, you are indeed very perceptive." The figure in black took off his hood, revealing a resolute and weathered face.

"Brother Hao? So you are Tang Hao's elder brother? The sect leader of the Haotian Sect?" Lu Mingfei asked.

He originally thought that he had gone too far in Wuhun City and attracted the attention of the higher-ups of Wuhun Hall, but he never expected to run into Haotian Sect again.

It's true that he and the Haotian Sect are incompatible.

"I never expected that you, the number one genius on the continent, would actually know me." Tang Xiao chuckled; Lu Mingfei's excellence still exceeded his expectations.

The opponent's method of using soul power to avoid the rain is something only a Soul Saint can use, yet Lu Mingfei, a Soul King, used it for more than an hour and his soul power was not exhausted, which is simply unbelievable.

"I've only heard of the name Xiaotian Douluo by chance." Lu Mingfei smiled and cupped his hands in greeting. When he first saw the name Xiaotian in the materials in the academy library, he couldn't help but think of the Howling Celestial Dog.

Looking back now, considering the Clear Sky Sect's previous actions of being forced to close down by the Spirit Hall and abandoning the four major single-attribute sects, plus their act of blocking a Soul King today, it was truly prescient. They really are despicable.

Although Lu Mingfei's behavior appeared respectful, Tang Xiao immediately sensed the sarcasm in Lu Mingfei's words.

After all, when he first became a Title Douluo, he was forced to close his sect by the Spirit Hall. Lu Mingfei's so-called fame was definitely not a good one.

"Sharp-tongued." Admiring him as he was, how could Tang Xiao possibly tolerate being mocked to his face by a mere brat?

With a cold snort, the soul power pressure belonging to a Title Douluo was instantly released, pressing down on Lu Mingfei in front of him.

Lu Mingfei took several steps back.

However, this surprised Tang Xiao. With the strength of his soul power just now, even an ordinary Soul Douluo would be injured by the shock, but Lu Mingfei only took a few steps back.

"Isn't it a bit much for a senior to bully the weak like this?" Lu Mingfei said with a wry smile, frowning as he called out to the other side, "Hey, old man, if you don't make a move soon, your dear disciple will be beaten to death!"

He was obviously acting. Although there was no one around, it didn't stop him from using someone else's power to intimidate others and bluff his way through.

However, just as he was speaking, Lu Mingfei felt a strong killing intent lock onto him.

Tang Xiao made no move, but suddenly several footsteps and applause came from the steps behind Lu Mingfei.

"Playing tricks." A weathered but domineering voice rang out.

Tang Hao and the three old men following behind him walked up the stone steps together.

Meanwhile, a dark shadow was rapidly churning in the rainy night sky, moving so fast that it almost blended into the darkness.

"This should be considered our first official meeting, Lu Mingfei. Xiao San has really been taken care of by you these past two years."

Lu Mingfei had seen what Tang Hao looked like from afar in Wuhun City before, but this was the first time he had seen him up close like this.

It can only be said that families with the surname Tang tend to have rather unattractive members.

As for the old men following behind him, Lu Mingfei recognized one of them as Titan of the Power Clan, and the fastest Soul Douluo on the continent in the sky should be Bai He of the Agility Clan. The remaining two should be from the Defense Clan and the Destruction Clan, without any surprise.

"The Haotian Twins, along with the Soul Douluo clan leaders of the four single-attribute sects, are all gathered here. You all really think highly of me, Lu Mingfei!" Lu Mingfei took a deep breath.

Two titled Douluo wielding the Clear Sky Hammer and four single-attribute sect leaders who could barely be compared to titled Douluo wielders—today's lineup could practically be considered a top-tier assassination squad.

Lu Mingfei had to wonder how many despicable things he had done that made the entire Haotian Sect take him so seriously.

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"What? Lu Mingfei isn't here?"

Inside the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Beng coldly questioned Bai Baoshan: "It's one thing for Lu Mingfei to be ignorant, but doesn't Chairman Bai know who Father Emperor and Sect Master Ning want to see tonight?"

He is now the sole heir of the Heavenly Dou Empire, and Bai Baoshan dares to defy him—what audacity!

However, before he could continue his outburst, a sudden burst of light on the horizon interrupted all his words.

The entire population of Tiandou City witnessed it; it was as if the sun had risen in the far distance, bringing the fiery dawn of daybreak!

Chapter 197 A Sea of ​​Fire Raging

The torrential rain instantly soaked Lu Mingfei's forehead, and the raindrops stung his cheeks like knives.

He was soaked to the bone, but he didn't have time to worry about whether he would catch a cold tomorrow.

The black rainstorm washed over everyone on the mountaintop, and the six-person group wore expressions of violence, cruelty, and indifference.

Lu Mingfei twitched his nostrils slightly, as if he could smell the endless, foul wind swirling in the black rainstorm.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

Lu Mingfei's empty city ploy did deter many scheming individuals, but it also landed him in his current predicament.

Do you have a title behind you?

Then I'll call a few more banned accounts to gang up on them!

To be honest, he had noticed Tang San and Tang Hao's strong killing intent towards him more than once, so he had expected what would happen today. He just didn't expect it to be so infuriating when it actually happened!

—It's infuriating!

He's already shown so much mercy, are you all blind?!

Tang Hao glanced at Titan beside him, and Titan, as a servant, immediately understood what he meant.

The reason why two titled Douluo, Xiaotian and Haotian, came out today, along with the patriarchs of the four single-attribute sects, is to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

That mysterious Title Douluo is very likely to launch an attack the moment he and Tang Xiao make their move. In that case, they will entrust the task of killing Lu Mingfei to their four subordinates. He and Tang Xiao will be on high alert and will not give the enemy the slightest chance.

The four patriarchs of the four single-attribute sects have known each other for decades, so their level of understanding is naturally beyond question. The four of them can complement each other's strengths to the extreme, and even Tang Hao himself would have to put in a lot of effort to defeat them.

"Boy, how dare you hurt my young master! Die!" Titan clenched his fists, and his martial spirit immediately possessed him. Eight spirit rings instantly appeared around him as he stepped out, making him look like a black ape.

The Power Clan, as the name suggests, is a clan that pursues absolute power. All their soul skills revolve around overwhelming others with force, and in a simple contest of strength, they are even capable of directly fighting some Title Douluo.

The bluestone slabs of the royal cemetery cracked with each step he took, and then Titan's seventh spirit ring suddenly lit up.

Tang Hao specifically instructed Lu Ming to have the strength to contend with a Soul Douluo, but Titan didn't want to lose face in front of his master, so he went all out from the start.

With the activation of his Martial Soul True Form, his body, originally over two meters tall, instantly expanded to five meters. His entire body was covered with dark, bulging muscles and hair, his eyes were wide open like cowbells, his fangs were exposed, and he exuded a murderous aura, completely transforming into the form of the Martial Soul Mighty Ape.

The other two people following Tang Hao, Niu Gao of the Yu Clan and Yang Wudi of the Po Clan, also summoned their martial souls at the same time. One was the Plate Armored Giant Rhinoceros and the other was the Soul Breaking Spear. Both of them were also Soul Douluo, one attacking and the other defending, and they also came to surround Lu Mingfei.

At the same time, the white cranes of the Min clan, which were patrolling in circles at high altitudes, also set up the Zhuge Divine Crossbow and aimed it at Lu Mingfei's position.

With Tang Hao in front, three Soul Douluo clan leaders flanking them from the left and right, Tang Xiao blocking their retreat from behind, and powerful crossbows suppressing them from the sky.

It's like there's nowhere to turn!

Titan and the others continued to tighten the encirclement, none of them letting their guard down. Although Lu Mingfei in the center of the encirclement seemed to have realized the situation and given up resistance, their combat instincts, honed through countless battles, remained taut at all times.

Even the Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would probably feel a chill run down his spine if he stood here.

But at this moment, Lu Mingfei felt unusually calm. The sounds of rain, wind, and footsteps around him seemed to disappear, and he could only hear his own heartbeat.

"How tragic." A murmur suddenly echoed in the darkness. Lu Mingfei didn't know why he had such a feeling.

Tang Hao noticed that Lu Mingfei's body seemed to be trembling involuntarily, and for a moment he thought that Lu Mingfei had finally become afraid.

However, before Tang Hao could even smile, Titan and the others felt a sudden jolt in their hearts. Their supposedly strong combat instincts suddenly went null and voided, leaving only the most primal fear of life.

Something terrifying has awakened.

In the darkness of the torrential rain, a light, as if splitting the heavens and earth, suddenly shone forth.

The crimson golden eyes burned to their limit, their blazing light seemingly hotter than molten iron and more violent than a volcanic eruption.

That was an overwhelming, unstoppable anger and majesty.

Titan and the others instantly experienced intense, burning pain in their optic nerves.

How dare a lowly ant be presented before the throne!

The domain of flames instantly expanded the heavens and the earth, the soaring light illuminating the entire mountaintop in broad daylight. The burning flames were like sharp axes, chiseling away inch by inch the darkness that shrouded the heavens and the earth, leaving only... the tyrannical monarch sitting on his throne.

"boom!"

Tang Hao made his move; his instincts told him that this was a threat that could be fatal even to him.

The moment the sun rose, the enormous Clear Sky Hammer slammed down, attempting to suppress and extinguish the world-destroying flames with its powerful soul force.

The sun shattered, and light and heat erupted simultaneously. The tide of flames surged in all directions like a mighty tsunami, threatening to engulf everyone present.

Tang Hao immediately realized that something was wrong. He gathered powerful soul power to protect himself, and at the same time, the soul power of the Clear Sky Hammer erupted to try to cleave through the sea of ​​fire.

For a Title Douluo with such immense soul power, such a powerful flame is hardly a threat.

He also noticed the black snakes that spewed out with the flames, but as the power of the Clear Sky Hammer's soul force erupted, the powerful soul force directly crushed these potential threats into pieces.

Titan, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao quickly came to their senses and immediately gathered their soul power to withstand the attack.

However, as the sea of ​​fire subsided, a series of wails suddenly rang in Tang Hao's ears.

The Titan-transformed gorilla was the largest, with its arms now half-burnt to charcoal and its body covered in deep, bone-revealing black scorch marks.

Yang Wudi wasn't much better off. He was the strongest among the four and immediately used the Soul-Breaking Spear to pierce the black snake, but the high-temperature fragments still caused him to suffer extensive burns all over his body. Almost all the hair on his body was ignited, and he looked like a horrible mess.

As for Niu Gao, his physical defense was indeed amazing, and he did not suffer the same terrible condition as Titan, but his body was covered with charred wounds. More importantly, his left eyeball had been burned with a bloody hole.

The three of them collapsed to the ground, immediately exiting their Martial Soul Possession state and passing out.

At this moment, Tang Hao coughed violently a few times, and several melting lines that were almost invisible to the naked eye appeared on the bottom of the Clear Sky Hammer.

He was already severely injured, and the slight damage to his martial soul directly disrupted the balance of his injuries.

But at that moment, he had no time to worry about his own injuries, let alone to grieve for the critical condition of his three subordinates.

Both he and Tang Xiao's gazes were fixed on the high sky, where the pitch-black figure had already spread its wings.