Douluo: I, Unrivaled Thief, Explosive King Returns

Ding, Fire Dragon King martial soul fusion in progress. Fusion successful!

The system's mechanical voice had barely faded when a violent, scorching energy exploded within Unrivaled Thief's body!

"Boom!"

In the next moment, his Soul Power surged like an erupting volcano, visibly rising.

Level thirty-six, level thirty-seven, level thirty-eight, level thirty-nine—he reached the threshold of level forty in the blink of an eye!

Scorching, violent Soul Power surged through Unrivaled Thief's meridians, and crimson dragon-scale patterns even emerged across his skin.

"Ha!"

He abruptly opened his eyes, and an incomparably scorching wave of air burst from around him.

The leaves that had just fallen from the trees were swept by the heatwave and turned to ash before they could touch the ground.

Even Yan's Flame Lord and Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix could not compare to such terrifying heat.

Then, the system opened a light screen before Unrivaled Thief that only he could see, displaying the Fire Dragon King martial soul's detailed information.

Martial Soul: Fire Dragon King.

Grade: Supreme Martial Soul.

Innate Soul Power: Level Ten.

Innate Cultivation Method: North Profound Divine Art (Soul Power Devouring Version)

Ultimate Skills: Explosive Dragon Ball, Fire Escape Dragon Flame Bullet, Demon Overlord Nine Heavens Flying Dragon Technique...

"North Profound Divine Art?!"

Unrivaled Thief was startled. He had not expected the Fire Dragon King to come with the North Profound Divine Art, a supreme cultivation method capable of absorbing Soul Power.

He could already imagine fighting while draining his opponent's Soul Power. He did not even know how despairing his opponent would be.

"I was somewhat worried about Soul Power before, but now that I have the North Profound Divine Art, I won't fear even the Golden Generation after they become Soul Kings!"

However, Unrivaled Thief did not rush to attach a Soul Ring to the Fire Dragon King martial soul, nor did he plan to expose it so easily.

He discreetly glanced toward a certain spot in the forest, fully aware that someone had witnessed what had just happened.

Still, he already had a plan in mind and knew how to handle it.

Just then, Rebel Son and the other two came out of the Wooden Cabin, their faces flushed red and their bodies soaked as though they had just stepped out of a sauna.

"Hiss, this damned heatwave! My organs are practically about to be burned into charcoal!"

"My Soul Power is boiling! Did someone stuff a furnace into my bed?"

"Is this fucking summer? It feels like the sun smashed straight into my face!"

Unrivaled Thief looked at the three who were discussing it, not expecting the Fire Dragon King's power that he had unleashed inadvertently to cause such a huge commotion.

"Hey, are there other Wooden Cabins near our place?" Rebel Son asked suspiciously when he spotted the newly built cabin.

Before his words had even faded, the door of the new Wooden Cabin was pushed open by a slender, well-defined hand.

Zhu Zhuqing stepped out, faint red mist rising from the body wrapped in her tight leather outfit.

An unnatural flush colored her cold, beautiful face. Fine beads of sweat clung to her eyelashes, trembling with each breath before falling.

Unrivaled Thief was briefly stunned by her appearance, but Rebel Son and the other two had no appreciation for beauty and angrily questioned her.

"You little thief, you're here again! Who gave you the guts? Do you really think this is your home? If you don't give us a reasonable explanation today, see if we don't teach you a lesson!"

As they spoke, the three prepared to surround her.

Unrivaled Thief coughed a few times. "Ahem, I told her to live here."

Rebel Son and the other two froze, then turned back in shock.

Just as they were about to get to the bottom of it, Unrivaled Thief cut them off directly.

"Go change your clothes immediately. Assemble in three minutes!"

Unrivaled Thief swept his gaze over them, his tone leaving no room for argument. "After breakfast, we're heading straight to Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena. Whoever holds us back today, I'll personally spar with you!"

Hearing that their boss would personally train with them, Rebel Son and the other two shuddered. They had no interest in digging further and immediately ran off to change.

Over the past six years, their boss's sparring sessions had left a deep impression on them.

Watching the three leave, Unrivaled Thief secretly sighed in relief. He truly feared those three blockheads would keep asking until they got an answer.

Then he looked at Zhu Zhuqing. "Didn't you want to become stronger? Then hurry up and change. Get ready to go to Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena and fight Soul Battles with us."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and turned back into the Wooden Cabin to change.

Unrivaled Thief also had no intention of telling Rebel Son and the other two about his Twin Martial Souls, even though they were his biological younger brothers.

They would never betray him, but there was no guarantee that their masters would not harbor ulterior motives and pry information from them.

Some secrets only needed to be known by one person.

After breakfast, the five of them entered Suotuo City and headed toward the Great Soul Arena.

Having seen Spirit Hall's magnificent buildings, Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena could no longer shock them.

As a noble of the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing naturally would not be awed by the mere architecture of the Great Soul Arena either.

The moment Unrivaled Thief's group entered the hall, a tide of noisy cheers rushed toward them.

His sharp gaze swept over the Soul Power testing crystal glowing faintly in the center. Without turning around, he said to the four behind him, "Register first. Once you get your Iron Soul Fighting Badges, we fight."

"Finally, we can stretch our muscles!" Rebel Son and the other two rubbed their fists excitedly, battle intent blazing in their eyes.

They quickly filled out the forms, each taking out their private stashes and readily slapping down ten Gold Soul Coins to complete their registration.

Only Zhu Zhuqing remained where she stood, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

She pressed her lips together, and a trace of embarrassment flashed through her purple eyes.

The dignified second daughter of the Star Luo Empire's Zhu Family could not even produce a single copper Soul Coin at this moment.

Unrivaled Thief noticed her embarrassment and tossed her a money pouch embroidered with cat ears.

"Catch."

Zhu Zhuqing caught it reflexively, but her pupils contracted when she saw it clearly.

It was the very pouch she had previously used to pay her rent!

Unrivaled Thief had already walked past her. "What are you standing there for? Register quickly and get on the stage for actual combat."

Zhu Zhuqing held the pouch, which still retained a trace of warmth, her fingertips trembling slightly.

Looking at Unrivaled Thief's tall, straight back, an unfamiliar flutter suddenly rose in her chest.

"Wait!" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly called out, her voice softer than usual.

Unrivaled Thief paused and turned half his handsome face toward her. "What? Is the money not enough?"

"No." Zhu Zhuqing lowered her eyes, her tone gentle. "I... I'll pay you back."

Upon hearing that, Unrivaled Thief returned and leaned close to her ear. "Didn't you already give yourself to me? What money are you paying back?!"

Zhu Zhuqing's breathing caught, and the tips of her ears uncontrollably flushed a light red, as though kissed by the evening glow.

Looking at the little cat before him, Unrivaled Thief reached out and patted her head.

"Work hard and become stronger. If you can't show strength that satisfies my brothers, they won't sincerely accept you as a companion."

After encouraging Zhu Zhuqing, he completed his registration as well. At last, he could begin his Soul Battles.

However, although Unrivaled Thief's Soul Power was level forty, he had not obtained his fourth Soul Ring, so he could only participate in Soul Elder-level Soul Battles.

Already capable of fighting above his level, he was now forced to crush weak opponents.

Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena—the Soul Elder-level Soul Battles were about to enter the darkest period in their history!

Dominating the Soul Fighting Arena, Shrek's Recruitment Day ### Suotuo City Great Soul Arena, main Soul Fighting Arena of the Soul Elder competition zone.

"Bang!"

A dull thud rang out on the stage as a level thirty-five Power Attack Type battle Soul Elder was sent flying by Unrivaled Thief's punch.

His entire body flew sideways and crashed heavily into the edge of the fighting platform. He spat out blood and fainted on the spot.

The Soul Fighting Arena fell silent. There were no cheers and no shouts.

Unrivaled Thief was accustomed to this. He glanced at the host riding a flying Soul Tool and said, "Host, aren't you going to announce the result?"

Out of professional courtesy, the host announced it, though his tone already carried a hint of helplessness.

"The winner is Explosive King! Let us give him a round of applause—his fifteenth consecutive victory!"

Yet the venue remained silent.

Normally, a brilliant record such as twelve consecutive victories should have made both the host and audience excited.

But the audience was acting completely contrary to expectation, with no enthusiasm at all.

It was not the audience's fault. Unrivaled Thief's Soul Battles were simply too boring.

At first, it was fine. One-hit victories ignited the entire venue.

But after too many instant kills, there was nothing left to watch, and the audience felt their tickets were not worth the price.

After all, they came to the Soul Fighting Arena to watch passionate battles between Soul Masters, not one-hit instant kills.

Unrivaled Thief swept his gaze around, but did not leave the stage. Instead, he perked up his ears and waited for applause.

This guy really had no shame!

The Soul Elders in the stands whom he had defeated could no longer endure it and immediately began cursing.

"Damn! Do you have any shame? You're already level forty, yet you're still staying in the Soul Elder zone to bully weaklings?!"

"That's right! If you have any ability, go fight in the Soul Ancestor division! What kind of skill is bullying us Soul Elders?"

"You're a level forty quasi-Soul Ancestor beating a level thirty-five Soul Elder. What are you so proud of? You still want applause? Dream on!"

It was no wonder those Soul Elders were so agitated. Unrivaled Thief was simply too shameless.

It was not as though quasi-Soul Ancestors had never participated in Soul Elder-level battles at the Great Soul Arena.

But others would only fight one or two matches before rushing off to obtain their fourth Soul Ring.

As for him, he had stayed for fifteen days and fought fifteen matches in the Soul Elder division.

Listening to curses from all directions, Unrivaled Thief not only failed to get angry, but grinned as though he had achieved some goal.

"What? Not convinced?" He looked around the stands, his gaze provocative. "Then come up here and face me if you're not convinced!"

The moment he said this, the audience fell silent.

Who would dare go up?

Although Unrivaled Thief was shameless, the combat power he had displayed was truly terrifying.

Even level thirty-nine battle Soul Elders were effortlessly dealt with in just a few moves.

Yet seeing Unrivaled Thief remain on the stage for so long, the people most panicked were not those insulting him, but Rebel Son and Thief Father.

"Boss's expression is wrong!" The back of Rebel Son's neck went cold, and he instinctively took half a step back. "The last time he had that expression, we were specially trained until we had to crawl home!"

Thief Father swallowed, cold sweat instantly appearing in his palms. "It feels like some disaster is coming, but there's no way to avoid it."

The two exchanged glances, their hearts as dead as ashes.

Unrivaled Thief seemed to have heard their muttering as well, and a teasing curve appeared on his lips.

He looked around the stands and said, "What, do you all want me to go fight in the Soul Ancestor division that badly?"

"Of course! Which participating Soul Elder wouldn't want you to go fight in the Soul Ancestor division!"

Someone answered immediately after he spoke.

"Fine, then I'll give you an opportunity." Unrivaled Thief raised a hand and pointed at Rebel Son and Thief Father in the stands.

"As long as you can defeat Golden Dart King and Sea Shark King three times each within one week, I'll enter the Soul Ancestor division as a level forty quasi-Soul Ancestor."

The moment he said this, the participating Soul Elders and spectators all looked in the direction he pointed.