Douluo: I Am Unrivaled Thief, Explosive King Returns

Rebel Son and Thief Father immediately felt as though thorns were at their backs, bones were lodged in their throats, and they were sitting on pins and needles.

"Damn it, I knew Boss was digging a trap! I never expected there'd be no way to avoid it!"

"Boss, you're trying to play us to death!"

Rebel Son and Thief Father were on the verge of tears. Having a boss like this made their lives worthwhile.

The contestants all watched them like tigers stalking prey, wishing they could immediately have a soul fight with Golden Dart King and Sea Shark King.

Although the two of them were extremely powerful and had won ten out of fifteen soul fights,

they were ultimately only Rank 32 Soul Elders. Higher-ranked Soul Elders still had a great chance of defeating them!

Watching the contestants' wolfish, tigerish gazes, Unrivaled Thief nodded in satisfaction. His goal had finally been achieved.

"I'm not making you participate in deathmatches. I just need to raise the intensity a little in these wagering matches. You should thank me. There's no more responsible big brother in the world than me."

After setting up his younger brothers, he swiftly left the Soul Fighting Arena, leaving the two of them alone to bear everyone's wrath.

Outside the Great Soul Arena, in a secluded place.

The red-robed bishop stood beside Unrivaled Thief and respectfully reported, "Holy Son, tomorrow is Shrek Academy's enrollment day."

"The day has finally arrived!"

Unrivaled Thief's expression turned grave. The next few days might be the most dangerous period of his life.

Shrek's enrollment meant that Tang San and Xiao Wu had arrived in Suotuo City.

And since they had arrived, Tang Hao had naturally come as well.

If Tang Hao discovers that I'm Spirit Hall's Holy Son, there'll probably be huge trouble.

After considering it for a moment, Unrivaled Thief instructed the red-robed bishop, "From now on, stop monitoring Shrek Academy. Return to the shop and close the doors to visitors. Don't let anyone discover your identity as a member of Spirit Hall."

"Yes, Holy Son." Having received his orders, the red-robed bishop quickly withdrew.

After the red-robed bishop left, he mused inwardly, No, having only a red-robed bishop nearby still doesn't feel safe enough. I need to find an irresistible reason to make the person hiding in the shadows reveal himself.

Wasn't there a perfectly irresistible reason?

Xiao Wu, a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation.

A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring were tied for first place on every soul master's dream list.

What did it matter if one was a Titled Douluo? Who wouldn't be tempted by those two things?

Thinking this, Unrivaled Thief spoke to the sky.

"Big Fourth, if you want to know the whereabouts of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation, come find me tonight. Miss it, and you lose your chance."

Before his words had even faded, an invisible wave of air spread outward from him.

Unrivaled Thief did not even turn around to confirm it. His figure had already disappeared into the clamor of the Great Soul Arena, leaving only the trembling echo of his voice in the wind.

The instant he left, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows beneath the Great Soul Arena's dome.

The red-haired man, whose hair exploded around his head like a lion's mane, stood with his arms crossed. His sharp gaze pierced through the layers of noise and locked onto Unrivaled Thief.

This man was none other than Spirit Hall's Fourth Venerable, Mighty Lion Douluo.

"Where did that little brat get this information?" He pressed his knuckles to his chin, his face filled with confusion. "Even I don't know about a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation. Could he be trying to bluff me?"

Though he said that, Mighty Lion Douluo knew that Unrivaled Thief was not someone who spoke without reason.

It made his heart itch with curiosity.

Inside the Soul Fighting Arena, a gust of wind passed by Unrivaled Thief's ear, causing the corners of his mouth to rise unconsciously.

At the same time, Xiao Wu, who had just entered Suotuo City, could not help but shiver.

Seeing this, Tang San asked with concern, "Xiao Wu, are you all right?"

"Xiao San, I feel like something is watching us." Xiao Wu warily scanned her surroundings, fear flashing through her eyes.

Tang San activated his Purple Demon Eye and vigilantly swept his gaze around. A Bone-Piercing Nail silently slid from his sleeve.

A black-robed figure flashed past in the shadows, leaving behind only a faint sentence in the air.

"Heh, you noticed me? You do have some skill. But if you dare leave Xiao San's side, I'll collect your Spirit Bone and Soul Ring ahead of schedule."

Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation News, Shifty-eyed Thief Was About to Break Through

At night, in a hotel somewhere in Suotuo City.

Rebel Son's group of three and Zhu Zhuqing had all returned empty-handed from their soul fights today.

Because of Unrivaled Thief, the Great Soul Arena's management had secretly pulled some strings, arranging opponents for them who were among the strongest in each division.

Rebel Son and Thief Father were only Rank 32 Soul Elders, while their opponents were Ranks 38 and 39.

Even though they possessed the strength to fight above their rank, their lack of combat experience remained their weakness, and they could only lose helplessly.

Shifty-eyed Thief and Zhu Zhuqing were Rank 29 and Rank 27 respectively. Though they were among the very best in the Soul Grandmaster division,

their lack of combat experience put them at a disadvantage, and they ultimately lost as well.

After this battle, they clearly understood their current shortcomings. Each dragged their heavy steps back to their rooms to reflect.

The reason Unrivaled Thief had been so high-profile was precisely to achieve this effect.

Though these were not deathmatches, they were even more brutal than deathmatches.

Only in this way could they rapidly accumulate combat experience.

The reason he himself did not need it was because he had already obtained all of Unrivaled Thief's combat experience six years ago.

Even Tang San, who had lived two lives, could not possibly surpass him in combat experience.

Looking at the four tightly shut doors, Unrivaled Thief muttered, "Only becoming strong yourselves is true strength. I hope you can understand my painstaking intentions."

After saying that, he returned to his room and considered how he should deal with the person who was about to arrive.

Late at night, a gust of wind swept across the windowsill. The curtains were lifted before slowly falling back down.

He's here?! Unrivaled Thief thought to himself.

At that moment, a burly figure stood behind him in the room, arms crossed as he looked down at him.

"Fourth, you showed yourself already? Aren't you afraid that old man will come settle the score with you?" Without turning his head, he spoke teasingly.

The man rolled his eyes at that and swung a slap toward the back of Unrivaled Thief's head.

Unrivaled Thief did not even open his eyes, yet it was as if the back of his head had eyes. He tilted his head and narrowly avoided the slap.

"Heh, you missed!" He turned around and made a face at the person who had attacked him.

Once he saw who it was, Unrivaled Thief secretly let out a breath of relief.

With Mighty Lion Douluo protecting me, even if Tang Hao learns that I'm Spirit Hall's Holy Son, he won't be able to threaten me.

When Mighty Lion Douluo saw that his slap had been dodged, he was slightly surprised.

"This brat's reactions have gotten faster!"

Then he sat carelessly on the edge of the bed and said helplessly, "Didn't you already know? What are you pretending for?"

Unrivaled Thief said nothing and merely grinned foolishly.

Because silence could reduce eighty percent of one's troubles. The less he said, the fewer mistakes he would make.

They stared at each other in the room, and for a time, the silence was so deep that a needle dropping could be heard.

Mighty Lion Douluo's curiosity itched unbearably, and he was the first to lose patience. "Brat, if I hadn't confirmed that your bone age is only twelve, I'd suspect you were some old monster."

Don't say it, you really guessed right.

But unfortunately, I won't tell you.

Unrivaled Thief chuckled softly. Of course, he could not reveal his identity as a Transmigrator.

Mighty Lion Douluo was his friend despite their age difference and knew how composed he was. Helplessly, he said, "Tell me. Why did your Soul Power suddenly soar? And where did you get news of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation?"

So he really asked about my Soul Power?

However, Unrivaled Thief had already prepared an answer. "It was merely a second awakening of my martial soul. It's nothing worth making a fuss over."

Mighty Lion Douluo nodded. There had been precedents of second martial soul awakenings throughout the long history of the Douluo Continent.

Seeing this, Unrivaled Thief knew he had managed to brush aside the issue of his Soul Power.

Not giving him a chance to ask about the second martial soul awakening, he hurriedly said, "As for why I know about the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation, it's mainly because my second martial soul awakening gave me the ability to sense heavenly treasures. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation naturally counts as a 'treasure.'"

Mighty Lion Douluo's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared fixedly at Unrivaled Thief.

As a Titled Douluo, he knew all too well what benefits this ability could bring to a sect.

You know the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, right?

The reason it was so wealthy was mainly because the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul possessed the ability to appraise treasures.

Yet after Unrivaled Thief's second martial soul awakening, his ability was actually no less impressive than the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's.

He could actually sense the existence of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation!

"Where is the soul beast?!" Mighty Lion Douluo abruptly stood up, and the bed creaked under the strain. "Such a supreme treasure must never fall into outsiders' hands!"

Seeing his reaction, Unrivaled Thief understood that as long as he accurately revealed the news of the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation, the matter of his sudden Soul Power increase could be put to rest.

To conceal the secret of his Twin Martial Souls, he had truly gone to great lengths.

However, he did not want Xiao Wu killed so quickly. He still intended to use her to draw out the other two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

"I can tell you, but..."

"But what? Hurry up and say it!" Mighty Lion Douluo was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Unrivaled Thief raised his head, a crafty glint flashing through his eyes. "But you have to promise me that you can verify whether it's real, but you can't attack directly. Can you do that?"

"Why?" Mighty Lion Douluo was displeased, but he still asked, "Give me a reason not to touch a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation."

After all, the things tied for first on every soul master's dream list were Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings and Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones.

A Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation possessed both. Even Titled Douluo would be tempted.

"There are two reasons."

Unrivaled Thief raised one finger. "First, this Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation is considered to be raised by another Titled Douluo. Attacking it would mean making an enemy of that Titled Douluo."

Then he raised a second finger. "Second, I want to use this Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation to fish out other Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, so I don't want you to touch it for now."

Mighty Lion Douluo raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "Hah, which Titled Douluo is so extravagant that he dares raise a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation?"

"An old acquaintance of yours."

"My old acquaintance?!"

Unrivaled Thief did not beat around the bush. "That's right, your old acquaintance—the murderer who killed the previous Pope, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao!"

"Tang Hao! It was actually him!"

Mighty Lion Douluo was one of Qian Daoliu's old guard. When Qian Xunji was still alive, he might already have been the Fourth Venerable.

Thus, he naturally knew about Tang Hao.

Seeing his shocked expression, Unrivaled Thief knew he no longer had the mind to ask about his Soul Power, so he continued.

"Fourth, you can go verify it now. Once you're done, remember to come back and protect me. After all, you know what Tang Hao's attitude is toward Spirit Hall's people."

Mighty Lion Douluo naturally understood his underlying meaning and agreed. "Naturally. Once I confirm that the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Transformation is real and find Tang Hao, I'll return to protect you all."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Unrivaled Thief said, "Suotuo City, Rose Hotel."

The moment his words fell, Mighty Lion Douluo vanished from the room with a whoosh, rushing off in a hurry to verify it.

Looking out the window, Unrivaled Thief muttered, "With Mighty Lion Douluo protecting me at close range, even if I become enemies with Tang San early on, I won't have to fear Tang Hao bullying the young."

Having done all this, he could finally get a good night's sleep.

For himself and for his younger brothers, he had worried himself sick all day.

The tension that had gripped him for the past several days finally eased. Unrivaled Thief lay on the bed and instantly fell asleep.

Meanwhile, Rebel Son's group of three were still meditating and cultivating diligently.

Shifty-eyed Thief in particular showed faint signs that his Soul Power was about to break through to Rank 30.