Another Ambush

Tang San took a deep breath and closely observed the surrounding movements.

"Halt!" the Royal Knights' captain's voice suddenly rang out, "Everyone on alert! Something's happened!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than countless rocks tumbled down from the hills on both sides.

"Ambush! Protect His Crown Prince!" the knight captain's voice rang out again.

The knights of the Royal Knights quickly raised their shields and formed a defensive line around the carriage.

Everyone from the Shrek Academy jumped off the carriage, including Yu Xiaogang, who stayed close to Flender.

On the hills on both sides of the canyon, countless men dressed in black appeared.

They were agile and ran on the hillside as if it were flat ground.

Just like last time, each of the men in black was armed with Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, only their numbers were fewer, numbering only a few hundred.

But this group's momentum was clearly much stronger than last time.

Moreover, their killing intent was even more fierce and resolute.

Tang San frowned and shouted, "Everyone, stay together! Don't scatter!"

The Shrek Team members quickly gathered together.

Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, Shui Bing'er, and the other Shrek Team members immediately gathered around Tang San.

The group stood back to back, facing outwards, forming a circular defensive formation.

Xue Qinghe also came to Tang San's side.

Her face was ashen, and her golden eyes were filled with rage.

"It's the Pope's Palace again!" Xue Qinghe's voice carried an barely suppressed killing intent. "Bibi Dong, you're truly a persistent ghost!"

Just then, five terrifying auras erupted from the hill.

Those five auras were so powerful that they were suffocating. Each one carried the unique pressure of Titled Douluo, like five mountains descending from the sky, making everyone present unable to breathe.

Five figures descended from the sky, landing in front of the convoy and lined up in a row.

The five people simultaneously released their Martial Soul, and nine Soul Rings rose from beneath each of their feet.

Five Titled Douluo.

Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted.

In an attempt to ambush him, the Spirit Hall actually dispatched five Titled Douluos.

That's quite a generous gesture.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

Just then, three figures emerged from behind the Shrek team and landed in front of Shrek.

Ning Fengzhi in the center, with Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Dugu Bo on his left and right respectively.

Seeing that Ning Fengzhi blocking his way again, Chrysanthemum Douluo took a step forward and said, "Chen Xin, Sect Master Ning, I advise you to leave immediately with your little princess. Let's keep to ourselves and avoid damaging the harmony between our two families."

Faced with the imposing aura of five Titled Douluos, Ning Fengzhi lost his usual composure. Moreover, their killing intent was clearly more resolute and decisive than before.

He frowned, and began to make plans in his mind.

Five Titled Douluo are no joke.

Chen Xin is a level 96 Super Douluo, Dugu Bo is a level 94 Titled Douluo; both of them are very strong.

However, the opposing team has five members, including Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, both of whom are level 95 and possess Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Demon Bear Douluo, level 94; Ghost Leopard Douluo, level 94; Ling Yuan Douluo, level 92.

Even with their own amplification, Chen Xin and Dugu Bo combined would probably be no match for them. Not to mention there are nearly a hundred Soul Master assassins as well.

If they were to fight to the death to protect Tang San, they might end up losing both themselves and Chen Xin, which would be a losing proposition.

We cannot put the entire sect in danger for the sake of an outsider.

Ning Fengzhi fell silent, his eyes gleaming as he weighed the pros and cons.

Tang San noticed Ning Fengzhi's hesitation.

He took a step forward and said, "Sect Master Ning, you saved me once before, and I am deeply grateful."

Tang San turned his head and his gaze fell on Ning Rongrong in the group.

Ning Rongrong was standing there looking at Tang San, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

Tang San withdrew his gaze and looked at Ning Fengzhi: "This time, I don't want to implicate you any further. Please take Rongrong and leave immediately."

Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a moment.

He glanced at Chen Xin nodded slightly.

The situation was beyond their control, and they were powerless to change it.

Ning Fengzhi sighed, a hint of guilt in his eyes, and walked towards Ning Rongrong.

When Ning Rongrong saw her father approaching, tears welled up in her eyes.

She grabbed her father's arm, her voice trembling with tears, pleading urgently, "Dad, please save Third Brother! I beg you!"

Tang San walked up to Ning Rongrong, his gaze resolute. "Rongrong, you go with Sect Master Ning first. We'll be fine."

Ning Rongrong looked at Tang San with teary eyes, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.

Ning Fengzhi gave him an apologetic look.

He took Ning Rongrong's hand and, together with Sword Douluo Chen Xin, left the battle.

At this moment, only Dugu Bo was facing five Titled Douluos on the field.

He stood there, his back ramrod straight, without flinching in the slightest.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's gaze fell on Dugu Bo, and he said condescendingly, "Old monster, considering how hard you worked to cultivate, we will let you go and leave with your granddaughter."

Dugu Bo spat on the ground, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.

His voice boomed. "If you want war, then let's fight! Today, even if it costs me my old life, I'll take someone down with me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Jade Phosphorous Earth Dragon's aura suddenly erupted.

A golden light surged from his body, making him resemble an enraged ancient Ferocious Beast.

Tang San stood behind Dugu Bo, watching his back, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Even when facing five Titled Douluos, Dugu Bo did not hesitate or back down in the slightest.

"Grandfather..."

Without turning his head, Dugu Bo waved his hand, interrupting Tang San: "Enough nonsense. Take care of Yan Yan, leave the rest to me."

His voice was rough and domineering, carrying an unquestionable command and a resolute tone.

The battle has begun.

Dugu Bo unleashed his full power, his figure blurring as he transformed into a streak of azure-gold light, hurtling straight towards Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

With its claws outstretched, sharp as hooks, the dragon claws shrieked as they ripped through the air, reaching for the two.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance and went to meet them at the same time.

The three of them were locked in combat.

Azure-gold light, golden blades of light, and black mist intertwined and collided in the air, each clash producing a deafening roar.

Dugu Bo fought two opponents alone. Although his Soul Power was lower than both of them, his strength increased greatly after his Martial Soul Evolution into the Jade Phosphorous Earth Dragon. His poison attacks forced Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to focus on defense, which temporarily held them back.

Even so, it wasn't enough; Dugu Bo couldn't stop the other three Titled Douluos.

The three bypassed the battle between Dugu Bo and Ju Gui, and charged towards the Shrek Academy students.

Demon Bear Douluo charged straight at Tang San, believing that dealing with a Soul King was just a matter of one punch.

Ghost Leopard Douluo's figure transformed into a black lightning bolt, so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to catch it.

His target was one person: Yu Xiaogang.

Ling Yuan Douluo was tasked with blocking the Shrek Academy teachers from providing assistance.

Facing the Demon Bear Douluo, Tang San took a deep breath and suppressed the fear in his heart.

He knew he had no chance of winning against Titled Douluo.

But he couldn't back down; his woman was behind him.

All External Soul Bones were activated.

The Dreamlike Illusion Eyes is activated.

"Annihilation Light!" Tang San's eyes shot out a beam of purple-gold light, heading straight for Demon Bear Douluo.

This is a mental attack that can cause mental shock and slowing effect.

Demon Bear Douluo paused slightly.

The Annihilation Light struck his sea of consciousness, causing him to momentarily lose focus.

But that moment of disorientation lasted less than a second; the Spiritual Power of Titled Douluo was simply too powerful.