Titled Douluo

The doors to the Education Committee were pushed open. More than a dozen fully armed Heaven Dou soldiers entered first, efficiently lining up along both sides.

A dignified middle-aged man entered afterward. At his side was Xue Beng, who had been brutally beaten by Dai Mubai, while another person behind them was concealed beneath a black robe decorated with green accents.

"Is Chief Meng Shenji here?" the middle-aged man asked calmly.

The three committee members exchanged looks. After bowing, they asked with great respect, "Prince Xue Xing, why have you come?"

Prince Xue Xing snorted coldly and demanded, "Chief Meng Shenji, these guests of yours dared to humiliate His Highness Xue Beng, the fourth prince of the great empire. What punishment do they deserve!"

Flender's expression turned serious upon hearing this. He countered, "Then how does Your Highness intend to handle this matter? Have you asked His Highness Xue Beng why he was humiliated?"

"Let us put aside the matter of humiliating Xue Beng for now." Prince Xue Xing smiled with hidden malice. Though his tone had softened somewhat, his intentions were clearly hostile.

"Heaven Dou Royal Academy is under my management. I heard that you are called Shrek Academy and wish to cooperate with our academy. I have always valued talent, but you must prove your abilities.

"As long as you can last five minutes against Mr. Dugu, I will agree to the cooperation. Otherwise, get the hell out of my academy at once!"

Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng stepped aside for the person behind them. The man removed his hood, releasing a chill and an overwhelming pressure.

Yu Xiaogang asked, "Your surname is Dugu, and the stench of blood is overwhelming. May I ask if you are Senior Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo whose title is Poison?"

"Titled Douluo!"

Everyone present was shocked upon hearing this.

Dugu Bo sneered and released nine soul rings. Pale green Soul Power spread through the Education Committee.

"Since you know who I am, why aren't you getting lost!"

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, glanced at Flender, and compromised. "Fine, we'll leave."

But Flender shook off his hand and said unwillingly, "I can't let Shrek suffer such humiliation."

Yu Xiaogang looked seriously at Flender. "A Titled Douluo is not someone you and I can fight.

"Even if old men like us aren't afraid of death, do you want the children to be buried with you!"

Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to explain things to the three committee members, Su Xiao stepped forward to face Dugu Bo directly.

Su Xiao said softly, "Teacher, since His Highness the Prince said that we may stay as long as we can hold out against Senior Dugu for five minutes, why not give it a try?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xiao had already activated Martial Soul Possession. Though he had five fewer soul rings than Dugu Bo, his Holy Light Dragon did not lose to the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor in presence.

"A Xiao, stand down! Do not be disrespectful!" Yu Xiaogang stopped him.

At that moment, the three Soul Douluo-level committee members simultaneously activated Martial Soul Possession. Meng Shenji, their leader, said, "Since Su Xiao possesses such courage, the three of us are willing to lend him a hand."

Bai Baoshan summoned his Martial Soul, the Heavenly Star Furnace, above Su Xiao's head. "I will ensure Su Xiao's safety. There is no need for anyone to worry."

The situation had become tense as drawn swords, and Su Xiao's fourth soul ring was already shining brilliantly.

"The students have acted. How can we teachers hide behind them!" With that, Flender activated Martial Soul Possession as well.

The other teachers, including Zhao Wuji, followed suit. Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others also wanted to act, but Su Xiao stopped them.

"Xiao San, Dai Boss, protect the teachers, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Bai."

Dugu Bo stared sharply at Su Xiao and said coldly, "Boy, you have already surpassed the bounds of genius. It would be such a pity if you died here today!"

"Soul Masters must take responsibility for their actions."

Three golden claws appeared on Su Xiao's right hand. He slashed fiercely at Dugu Bo, and three enormous dark-gold claw marks appeared in the air, tearing toward him.

"Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear External Spirit Bone Skill, Sky-Rending Claw!"

"Seven Treasures, Named: First, Strength." Ning Rongrong released her Martial Soul at that moment. A stream of light flew from the first level of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, further strengthening the claw marks.

Aside from being astonished by the power of Su Xiao's Sky-Rending Claw, no one present had expected one of Shrek's disciples to be a Soul Master from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"You're courting death!" Dugu Bo roared.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Serpent Python Heavenly Shield."

A green serpent python assumed a defensive stance to block Su Xiao's Sky-Rending Claw.

"A Xiao's Soul Bone Skill actually forced a Titled Douluo to defend." Yu Xiaogang could scarcely believe it.

He seemed to recall Su Xiao once saying that he would bury the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman in the Star Dou Great Forest. Now, it seemed that this was truly possible.

But Su Xiao's assault was not over. His hands had already been covered with a layer of golden dragon scales, and four soul rings gradually settled over his right hand.

"Ring Fusion!"

Pale golden Soul Power swept outward like ocean waves. Blinding light pierced through Dugu Bo's pale green Soul Power and illuminated the entire room, causing the Education Committee building to tremble.

"Dragon Emperor Evil-Breaking Rend!"

"Overlapping Reign Over The World!"

A golden swimming dragon shot forth from Su Xiao's right hand, roaring as it charged toward Dugu Bo, accompanied by pale golden particles visible to the naked eye.

As Su Xiao released his soul skill, the entire Education Committee building shook. Damaged pieces of the ceiling continuously fell.

"Eighth Soul Skill, Time Freeze."

Dugu Bo unleashed his soul skill, instantly locking down everyone present. Only the three Soul Douluo-level committee members and Su Xiao could still move.