"Alas, I made the list after all."
Inside the Worship Hall, Azure Luan Douluo shook his head with a helpless sigh. Soul Power surged around him in waves.
Two yellow, two purple, and five black Soul Rings appeared.
The first and second Soul Rings swiftly began turning purple.
Even more astonishingly, under the Heavenly Screen's immense power, the ninth Soul Ring gradually turned a deep crimson.
It radiated a terrifying sense of oppression.
Behind him, his Azure Luan Martial Soul possessed him, and streaks of azure light burst forth.
The Azure Luan Martial Soul grew even more wondrous and ethereal.
"Still, this isn't bad. I thought I'd be next after Mighty Lion, but I never expected to rank sixteenth."
A smile tugged at Azure Luan Douluo's lips. He was clearly very satisfied with his ranking, even a little delighted.
Mighty Lion Douluo watched Azure Luan Douluo change, his eyes full of envy.
But he still stubbornly snorted and said:
"Hmph! Your Soul Power only went up one level, and your Soul Rings and Martial Soul were upgraded. That's all."
Azure Luan Douluo looked at Old Fourth's sour expression and helplessly scratched his head.
In the end, he offered a stiff consolation: "Old Fourth, don't worry. The Heavenly Screen probably won't only show the Combat Strength Ranking."
"When the next ranking comes out, you'll definitely make the list and get a reward."
Seeing this, the other Offerings all burst into laughter.
Only Great Offering Qian Daoliu stared at the Heavenly Screen, his expression solemn.
"Bright Realm, Bright Realm... What exactly are you after?"
Meanwhile, Xiao Feng, Ma Qinghai, and the others had already traveled some distance from Spirit City when they encountered two more powerful Spirit Hall figures.
Xiao Feng immediately shielded Ke Sheng and his mother behind him. Feeling the auras of the yellow-clad and black-clad figures ahead, he raised an eyebrow.
Ma Qinghai held the mighty Whirlpool Octopus Spear in his hand.
The eyes of his armor glowed crimson as he stared fixedly at their opponents, ready to charge with his spear at any moment.
Facing Xiao Feng and the others were Ju and Gui, the two Douluo who had been sent to search for information about the Bright Realm.
After failing to find any trace of the Bright Realm for a long time, they were on their way back to report.
By chance, they had run into Xiao Feng and the others as they withdrew from Spirit City.
Feeling the two men's immense auras, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance. Both saw the same grave look in the other's eyes.
"Unknown Titled Douluo!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan then stepped forward and cupped his hands toward Xiao Feng and the others.
"May I ask who you two—"
Before Yue Guan could finish, Xiao Feng cut him off:
"You two are from Spirit Hall?"
Yue Guan nodded, a little confused.
But Gui Mei had already grown wary, stepping forward to stand beside his friend.
"Heh. Spirit Hall, huh?"
The next moment, Xiao Feng's face beneath his armor hardened, his killing intent sharp and clear.
"First Soul Skill: Hurricane Slash!"
When Ma Qinghai saw Xiao Feng attack, he first set Ke Sheng and his mother aside, then charged after him with the Whirlpool Octopus Spear in hand.
He no longer had any reservations.
He had already stormed Spirit City. What was there to fear from two mere Titled Douluo?
He couldn't be bothered to think it through. As long as Xiao Feng started the fight, he was willing to follow.
Feeling the terrifying aura and pressure bearing down on them, Ju and Ghost Douluo swallowed hard and immediately stopped hesitating.
They unleashed their most powerful killing moves at once.
Four yellow, four purple, and ten black Soul Rings—eighteen in all—rose from beneath their feet.
Then they fused together.
"Polar Stillness Domain..."
But just as Ju Hua Guan and Gui Mei were about to unleash their Fusion Skill—
A sleek, futuristic scarlet-yellow sports car suddenly shot out of the empty space beside them.
The next moment—
"Ugh—!" ×2
Accompanied by two anguished screams, the flashy scarlet-yellow car moved with unbelievable speed.
With the force of a thousand armies, it slammed straight into Ju Hua Guan's waist.
Without slowing at all, it immediately crashed into Gui Mei as well, barreling forward with both of them.
The sudden turn of events left Xiao Feng and Ma Qinghai momentarily stunned.
They had no idea what was happening.
Then the scarlet-yellow sports car, with Ju and Ghost Douluo pinned against its front, came to a stop in front of Xiao Feng and the others.
The two Douluo were already foaming at the mouth, seeing stars, and trembling all over.
They looked half-dead.
When the scarlet-yellow car reached them, Xiao Feng and Ma Qinghai recognized its familiar bodywork and finally understood.
"This is?!"
Just then, the car doors opened.
A handsome young man with a confident, flamboyant air stepped out.
He leaned against the car, smiling at Xiao Feng and Ma Qinghai. "Long time no see, you two."
"So it really is you!" Ma Qinghai jogged excitedly over to Nangong Xin. "What brings you here?"
Nangong Xin followed Ma Qinghai to the front of the car.
He crouched down to examine the unconscious Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and explained:
"The emperor saw that you seemed to have gotten into a fight with Spirit Hall, so he sent me to back you up."
"But it looks like you don't need the help after all."
As he spoke, Nangong Xin gently poked Chrysanthemum Douluo's feminine-looking cheek.
"By the way, who are these two?"
Xiao Feng answered, "No idea. They're Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall, though."
Nangong Xin shook his head, not particularly concerned.
"All right. Now that this is settled, let's go."
Nangong Xin picked up the unconscious Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and stuffed them into the trunk of the Weiqiju.
Ma Qinghai brought Ke Sheng and his mother over.
Nangong Xin looked at the little boy in Ma Qinghai's arms, excitement and fervor flashing in his eyes.
"Is this the child the emperor asked you to bring back?"
"That's right. I like that look in his eyes!"
Nangong Xin folded his arms and broke into a broad smile.
"Hello, sir! My name is Ke Sheng!" Ke Sheng introduced himself excitedly.
Nangong Xin laughed heartily and pinched Ke Sheng's soft cheek. "Hahahaha! Good! Full of energy!"
Watching them, Xiao Feng shook his head helplessly. "All right, quit fooling around. Let's get back and report in."
But Nangong Xin refused. "No rush. We can make a stop at Sunset Forest on the way and pick up Dong Sen and the others."
"Oh?" Xiao Feng sounded puzzled, but didn't ask any further.
Once everyone was in the car, the Weiqiju once again became a streak of crimson light and vanished into the void.
[Combat Strength Ranking, 15th: Cangxiao Douluo Dong Sen] [Affiliation: Bright Realm] [Martial Soul: Wind Hawk Armor] [Level: Rank 98 Agility-Type Super Douluo]
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