Dugu Bo, What Are You Showing Off for Without Any Backing?

Dugu Bo, what are you showing off for without any backing?

Xiao Wu's expression changed drastically.

Qian Renyu's words had struck like a clap of thunder.

Her brief shock quickly turned into overwhelming hatred.

The hatred that had piled up in her heart erupted all at once.

Her eyes seemed ready to destroy everything she saw. Her gaze fell especially on Qian Renyu and Bibi Dong, as if she wanted to tear them both to pieces right there.

Liu Erlong came to her senses. Qian Renyu had made the situation perfectly clear. If she still couldn't understand, then all those years she'd spent making her way through the Soul Master World had been for nothing.

"Xiao San, what's going on?" Liu Erlong took a deep breath. She forgot about making a scene and focused entirely on Xiao Wu and Tang San.

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others looked at Tang San solemnly. Even after hearing Qian Renyu's words, they still wanted to hear the truth from Tang San himself.

The bitter smile on Tang San's face vanished almost at once, replaced by a grave expression. "Boss Dai, Zhuqing, don't ask."

"Xiao Wu isn't human!"

Xiao Wu was astonished to learn that Tang San had known the truth about her being a Soul Beast for a long time.

"Third Brother, you..."

"Xiao Wu, you don't need to say anything. I knew you weren't human when my Purple Demon Eye reached the Jiezi stage."

Tang San explained, "But whether you're human or not, you're still my Xiao Wu!"

Xiao Wu was deeply moved. Tang San's explanation rang in her ears.

Her heart was now completely bound to Tang San.

"Third Brother, you should leave!"

"My identity is exposed. They won't let me go!"

"If you insist on protecting me, they won't let this go. They'll come after you too!"

"I know I won't be able to escape. I'll buy you enough time to get away, and I won't let them take my Soul Ring!"

Xiao Wu's voice grew firm.

As she spoke, she stepped in front of Tang San and the others.

Liu Erlong flashed in front of Xiao Wu and firmly pressed a hand against her shoulder.

"Xiao Wu, what nonsense are you talking about? We're still here!"

"Listen to Mom. You and Tang San should leave first. I'll buy you enough time!"

"I won't let them take you away right in front of me!"

Liu Erlong's voice was utterly resolute.

The instant she finished speaking, someone appeared beside her.

"Little Monsters, listen to Er Long!"

"Once you're back, you'll find the savings I've put aside in my office."

"Until you're strong enough, don't even think about avenging us!"

Flender stood firmly with Liu Erlong, positioning himself even farther forward than she was. His determination to protect Xiao Wu and Tang San was unmistakable.

Tang San didn't move. He watched as numerous Titled Douluo surged into the sky from behind the Pope's Palace.

"Phew..."

Tang San let out a long breath and said gravely, "Dean Flender, Dean Erlong, with so many Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall here, there's no way we can escape."

"If Spirit Hall won't let us off, then we can't let them off either. I'll protect Xiao Wu!"

"If they want to take Xiao Wu from me, they'll have to step over my dead body!"

Tang San spoke each word with force.

Every sentence rang with unwavering resolve.

As he spoke, he reached out toward the distance with one hand. The Clear Sky Hammer, which had been sent flying by the Throne Projection's Light of Judgment, flew back to him.

He gripped it firmly, and his aura settled into a steady, harmonious state.

The surging blood and Qi from his defeat at Yan's hands were forcibly suppressed.

Flender looked pleased. "Good, good! You really are the Little Monsters of Shrek Academy."

"So what if they're Spirit Hall? Shrek Academy has never been afraid of causing trouble. Even if we don't have the strength, we'll still show them the backbone of Shrek Academy!"

Flender burst out laughing. He bent his knees slightly and stamped both feet hard against the ground, instantly activating his Four-Eyed Owl Martial Soul.

Just then, Dugu Bo, who had been standing nearby, walked toward Tang San and Xiao Wu.

He clasped his hands behind his back. Though he was the weakest among the Titled Douluo, he still carried himself with the dignity of one.

"Little Monster, don't forget!"

"I'm a member of Shrek Academy too!"

"If Spirit Hall wants to make a move against you, I won't stand by and do nothing!"

Dugu Bo emerged with a hoarse voice and a foul stench clinging to him.

He didn't summon his Martial Soul or reveal his Soul Rings, yet his bearing put Flender and Liu Erlong to shame.

"Old Monster, you..."

"Stop fussing. I don't like explaining myself."

Dugu Bo smiled, his back to Tang San and the others as he calmly looked at Qian Renyu.

Seeing that Qian Renyu remained as composed as ever, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

"From the beginning, the new Pope, Qian Renyu, must have been targeting Tang San and Xiao Wu. Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong are probably just extras."

"With Shrek Academy's strength, even if I step in, I can't stand against Spirit Hall. With so many Titled Douluo, no one on the mainland can stop them!"

"But if I can get Tang San, Xiao Wu, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong out first, Spirit Hall probably won't touch the others."

"That could work. I'll find an opening and get the Little Monsters out of here!"

Dugu Bo watched Qian Renyu, thinking to himself.

His hands, clasped behind his back, began gathering Soul Power in his palms. His breathing grew heavier.

Qian Renyu calmly observed Dugu Bo's actions. Every little move was visible to him.

Without any further movement, Qian Renyu stepped forward.

"Boom—"

Brilliant golden light covered the entire open space in front of the Pope's Palace.

The true Divine Throne of Doom and Slaughter appeared above the dome in front of the Pope's Palace.

A staircase of golden light, more dazzling than the one created by Yan's Throne Projection, stretched downward. Qian Renyu climbed the steps one by one and ascended the Throne.

His true majesty was on full display.

Seated on the Throne, Qian Renyu rested both hands on the Lion Relief, a cold smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

He looked down at Dugu Bo, Flender, Liu Erlong, and the others.

His gaze lingered most on Dugu Bo. Terrifying Soul Power pressure instantly crashed down from the Divine Throne of Doom and Slaughter.

Though Qian Renyu's actual Soul Power wasn't much different from Dugu Bo's, the Divine Throne of Doom and Slaughter was a genuine divine artifact.

Its immense amplification brought about a qualitative leap in Qian Renyu's Soul Power.

Unparalleled Soul Power poured down from above, enveloping Dugu Bo and forcing him to hunch over.

At the same time, Qian Renyu's voice drifted down, light and unhurried:

"You think you can take Tang San and the others away right in front of me?"

"Dugu Bo, that's a little too naive."

"No backing, yet you go it alone. Is that why you're so confident and arrogant?"