Clash!

Rumble!

The ground within Heaven Dou City shook violently as an elite cavalry force of a thousand men surrounded the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. The people on the streets were stunned and hurriedly fled to the side, afraid of being caught up in the trouble.

"The Royal Family actually made a move?" Xu Tianyang looked at the cavalry below, then glanced at the people beside him in surprise.

"That shouldn't be possible. From my exchanges with Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi these past few days, they shouldn't be this shortsighted, should they?" Xu Sheng scratched his head awkwardly. The Heaven Dou Royal Family's sudden change of heart made him look like a fool. He had been led around by the nose without obtaining the slightest bit of intelligence.

"Let's go. We'll know once we take a look." Xu Yunxiao spoke softly and steadily headed downstairs. "Third Uncle, protect Tianyang and Shuang'er. Tianxiang, send the signal and have those outside the city cooperate with us. Since the Heaven Dou Empire wants to fight, we can't let them look down on us."

"Yes, sir!" Everyone in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion straightened, their expressions turning grim and murderous.

Creak! Amid the sound, the doors of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion slowly opened within the cavalry's encirclement. Xu Yunxiao and the others walked out. Though surrounded on all sides, there was no fear on their faces as they calmly watched Xue Xing ride toward them.

"Xue Xing, are you representing the Heaven Dou Royal Family in declaring war on my Myriad Treasures Pavilion?" The moment Xu Sheng saw Xue Xing, his expression darkened, and he could not help shouting angrily.

"The Myriad Treasures Pavilion is from beyond the continent. They came to the Heaven Dou Empire to steal imperial secrets. By order, I am here to arrest these criminals. Soldiers, heed my command—take them down!" A flicker of panic flashed through Xue Xing's eyes at Xu Sheng's rebuke, but it was swiftly replaced by resolve.

The arrow was already on the string; he had no choice but to fire it. The Imperial Palace and Prince's Mansion would receive word soon enough, and he did not have much time.

This was his final chance. Success meant survival; failure meant death.

"Mr. Dugu, I'll leave that Titled Douluo to you. You only need to keep him occupied." After giving the order, Xue Xing turned and respectfully addressed the gray-robed elder who had appeared at his side at some point.

The elder was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. At this moment, he stared solemnly at Xu Yunxiao in the center of the scene, bitterness filling his heart.

"Xue Xing, once this matter is over, there will be no further ties between us." Dugu Bo sighed inwardly. His sinister gaze fell upon Xue Xing as he spoke coldly.

"...Fine!" Though he was exceedingly reluctant to give up the strength of a Titled Douluo, Xue Xing still made his choice.

Dugu Bo nodded and slowly walked toward Xu Yunxiao. An intense green light suddenly burst from his body, followed by rings of light rising one after another from beneath his feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

Nine Soul Rings rose and revolved around him, their dazzling radiance turning the entire street brilliant.

Upon seeing Dugu Bo among the crowd, Xu Tianyang's heart stirred. He sent several words to Xu Yunxiao through Spiritual Power. This was a technique he had only just mastered; limited by his Spiritual Power, he could currently only communicate over short distances.

"You are Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, aren't you? You intend to interfere in this matter?" Xu Yunxiao calmly regarded Dugu Bo. They knew something about every Titled Douluo publicly known on Douluo Continent. In their intelligence assessment, Dugu Bo was even more dangerous than Sword Douluo.

He had not expected to meet this Poison Douluo today.

"I have no intention of becoming your enemy, but unfortunately, I owe Xue Xing a favor. As long as I am here today, don't think of escaping." Dugu Bo was remarkably frank, his eyes fixed tightly on Xu Yunxiao.

"Fine. I won't kill you. After this, you and Xue Xing will no longer have any connection. If you get the chance, come visit my Sun Moon Continent." Xu Yunxiao spoke earnestly and unhurriedly.

"Hmph!" Dugu Bo snorted coldly. Though he sensed that he was no match for Xu Yunxiao, the other man had actually claimed he would kill him, and anger rose in his heart as well. He let out a long howl. "Kill me? Let's see if you have the ability!"

Roar!!!

A terrifying dragon roar erupted from within Xu Yunxiao. The next moment, dense purple radiance instantly filled the sky. Under everyone's horrified gazes, a Purple Giant Dragon brimming with Destructive Aura slowly condensed.

The immense pressure made Dugu Bo's entire body tense. His Martial Soul instantly possessed him as he stared in shock at the nine great Soul Rings slowly appearing around Xu Yunxiao.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black... red!!!

Nine Soul Rings even more terrifying than Dugu Bo's slowly emerged around Xu Yunxiao. The final ring, glittering with crystalline red light, stunned everyone present.

"A Hundred Thousand Year... Soul Ring!" Xue Xing stared blankly at that blood-red Soul Ring. He knew he was finished. In this game of chess, he had already lost everything.

Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically upon seeing the red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. He had considered that his opponent might be stronger than him, but he had never expected him to be this much stronger.

A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring sounded as though it was merely one rank above a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, but he knew just how enormous the gap between them was.

"Hahaha!" Xu Yunxiao laughed loudly, his gaze burning as he looked at Dugu Bo. "Come, let me see what the Titled Douluo of Douluo Continent are capable of."

Blazing Dragon Claw!

Xu Yunxiao lightly raised his arm. The Purple Giant Dragon in midair transformed into an enormous dragon claw that descended upon Dugu Bo with terrifying Destructive Aura. Space itself seemed to rip apart and shatter, sending ripples through the air.

Damn, that's fierce!

Dugu Bo, locked onto by the attack, sucked in a cold breath. With a long howl, emerald-green light burst violently from his body. His body expanded against the wind as his first seven Soul Rings lit up at once. Then, within that jade light, his tall, thin frame continuously swelled and shot upward.

Dugu Bo transformed into a massive jade-green serpent, thirty meters long and as thick as a water vat.

A pair of enormous green snake eyes stared coldly at Xu Yunxiao. Its forked tongue flickered from its mouth, while dense green mist curled around its body.

Boom!

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor neither dodged nor evaded. It opened its mouth and spewed out a cloud of green mist. Nine Soul Rings revolved around its massive body as it used its body to directly receive Xu Yunxiao's attack. At the same time, its enormous tail swept toward Xu Yunxiao with the force of ten thousand tons.

"Hahaha, good!" Seeing this, Xu Yunxiao looked rather excited and laughed heartily.

Rumble!

High in the sky, the two colossal beings clashed fiercely. Terrifying shockwaves swept through the entirety of Heaven Dou City. At this moment, even the people of Heaven Dou Royal Academy far outside the city could sense those two auras, like the might of heaven itself.

Bang!

"You bastard! Did you take My words for the wind?"

"What does he think he is doing? Mobilizing troops without authorization—does he want to rebel???"

"Hurry and invite Sect Master Ning to mediate. The Heaven Dou Empire has no intention of becoming enemies with the Myriad Treasures Pavilion."