Douluo: I Am Unrivaled Thief, Explosive King Returns

Unrivaled Thief narrowed his eyes, sharply catching the motion of Tang San's fingers brushing against the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges.

He wants to use a Hidden Weapon?!

At this distance, I can smash his head apart directly!

The atmosphere instantly turned tense, drawing sidelong glances from everyone in the hall.

Some Soul Masters recognized Unrivaled Thief and his group, pointing at Tang San and the others as they whispered.

"Are they tired of living? They actually dared to provoke the Four Great Evildoers!"

"I haven't watched Explosive King fight in a long time. I kind of miss it now!"

"I hope one of them can last a move or two. Otherwise, it'll just be another instant kill, and the ticket won't be worth it at all!"

Listening to the surrounding discussion, Tang San's expression changed. Not a single person around them thought highly of them.

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up as she looked eagerly at Unrivaled Thief and the others.

So they're really strong?

If I can join them, won't I be able to rely on them to help me regain my dignity?

These past two days had been utterly miserable for Ning Rongrong.

Everyone at Shrek Academy had isolated her. Aside from making her run every day, they taught her nothing.

They even claimed it was because she needed to train her body before she could better integrate into the team.

But as the Little Witch of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong had grown up by Ning Fengzhi's side and learned through constant exposure. Naturally, she was no fool.

After noticing that Tang San had become the backbone of the Shrek group, she naturally understood what had happened.

She had only remained at Shrek Academy because she had not found a better place to go.

Now that she had seen the even stronger Unrivaled Thief and his group, she immediately began considering switching sides.

The corner of Unrivaled Thief's eye fell on Ning Rongrong, and he sensed her thoughts.

However, he had no desire to let a Little Witch into his team. Her arrogance still needed to be worn down.

Just then, a staff member from the Great Soul Arena hurried over, his face plastered with a fawning smile.

"Esteemed Soul Masters, please calm down. This is the main hall, not a suitable place for battle. It just so happens that there are fewer Soul Fighting matches today. Why not settle this on the arena stage?"

The man smiled as he read from the match list. "The upcoming matches are Unrivaled Thief versus Dai Mubai, Shifty-eyed Thief versus Ma Hongjun, and Zhu Zhuqing versus Xiao Wu. Everyone, this is fate!"

Unrivaled Thief glanced at the man, naturally knowing that the Great Soul Arena had deliberately arranged this.

Still, he had no objection. He had been wanting to beat Dai Mubai up again anyway.

A sharp glint flashed through Tang San's eyes as he said with feigned magnanimity, "Since fate has arranged it this way, we will naturally oblige."

As he spoke, he gave Unrivaled Thief a meaningful look. "I just hope certain people won't back down at the last moment."

Unrivaled Thief could not be bothered with him and turned toward the preparation area for the main Soul Fighting Arena.

Rebel Son and Thief Father had not been assigned matches, but they still shot Tang San and the others fierce glares.

Shifty-eyed Thief even dragged a finger across his throat in a direct provocation toward Ma Hongjun.

Dai Mubai had originally looked excited, but the moment he heard Zhu Zhuqing's name, he froze on the spot.

Before he could ask anything, however, Unrivaled Thief and the others had already left.

In the preparation area, Unrivaled Thief said to Zhu Zhuqing, "That Xiao Wu isn't weak. She's a level twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster. If you want to beat her, you'll have to catch her off guard."

A trace of surprise flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's purple eyes. She had not expected Unrivaled Thief to be concerned about her.

She took a deep breath and nodded firmly.

"Mm. I'll win!"

Shifty-eyed Thief rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Boss, watch me cripple that red-haired fatty later!"

Unrivaled Thief nodded, then shook his head. "Be careful. This is a Soul Fighting match, so don't kill him. Besides, killing him outright would only be letting him off easy."

In truth, he was more worried that Tang Hao might be watching. If they crossed his bottom line, it could bring trouble.

"Mm, Big Brother. I'll be careful!"

Shifty-eyed Thief was more serious than ever, because among the four brothers, only he had the chance to face Ma Hongjun in a Soul Fighting match.

After the reminder, Unrivaled Thief swept his gaze toward the preparation area opposite them, meeting Tang San's cold, sinister eyes.

Tang San then revealed a fake smile, yet Unrivaled Thief could clearly see the killing intent hidden beneath it.

What a petty bastard. He already holds a grudge against me?

Fine. We were bound to clash sooner or later. I'll establish my authority today.

At that moment, the host's voice rang out from the main Soul Fighting Arena.

"Good afternoon, audience! Without further nonsense, the first Soul Fighting match of the afternoon officially begins: level twenty-nine Demon Motion King versus level twenty-eight Ma Hongjun!"

Unrivaled Thief patted Shifty-eyed Thief on the shoulder. "Go on. Don't let your brothers down!"

Chapter 28: Two Consecutive Victories, Tang San Instantly Defeated

On the arena stage, the battle was in full swing.

Unrivaled Thief stood beneath the stage, quietly watching Shifty-eyed Thief's fight against Ma Hongjun.

He had absolute confidence in his youngest brother. Taking care of Ma Hongjun would be effortless.

Sure enough, only a minute after the Soul Fighting match began, Ma Hongjun had fallen completely into a disadvantage.

The Evil Fire he was so proud of could not harm Shifty-eyed Thief at all.

After all, Shifty-eyed Thief had fought Yan before and endured magma even stronger than Evil Fire.

Dealing with an opponent like this was naturally easy.

Just as Unrivaled Thief was thinking that, a miserable scream suddenly rang out from the stage.

Looking up, he saw that Ma Hongjun's right ear had vanished, blood pouring from the wound like a fountain.

Before he could react, Shifty-eyed Thief flashed behind him and viciously smashed the hilt of the Fire Cloud Blade against his tailbone.

Crack!

The crisp sound of breaking bone echoed through the arena as Ma Hongjun let out a miserable howl.

His entire body flew through the air like a tattered sack, crashing heavily against the edge of the stage before immediately passing out!

Seeing this, the host hurriedly announced, "The match is over! The winner is Demon Motion King!"

Oscar, who had been waiting nearby, darted onto the stage and dragged Ma Hongjun away.

Thunderous cheers immediately erupted from the audience, mixed with mockery toward Tang San and the others.

"They were shouting so confidently at the start. I thought they were impressive, but they're just all talk!"

"Evil Fire Phoenix? More like an Evil Fire Fat Chicken!"

"They dared oppose the Four Great Evildoers? They're like someone carrying a lantern to look for shit—courting death!"

Tang San's face was dark as water. Xiao Wu's face was flushed red, while Dai Mubai clenched his fists tightly, fury churning in his eyes.

Aside from Ning Rongrong, every member of Shrek looked utterly miserable.

Seeing their expressions, Unrivaled Thief sneered. "You can't even endure this little bit of abuse? Your temperament truly is lacking."

Without paying them any further attention, he turned to Zhu Zhuqing. "Be careful. That rabbit isn't weak. I hope you can win this Soul Fighting match."

"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing remained sparing with words and simply nodded.

But the Great Soul Arena staff were professionals. In less than a minute, they had already cleaned up the stage.

The host announced again, "The second match will be level twenty-seven Zhu Zhuqing versus level twenty-nine Xiao Wu, who is participating in her first Soul Fighting match. Let us look forward to their battle!"

"Heh heh, it's finally my turn." Xiao Wu struck the pose of a big sister, brimming with confidence. "Watch me finish her in one minute and make everyone who looks down on us shut up!"

"Go, Xiao Wu!"

Tang San cheered for Xiao Wu, believing in her strength even more.

However, Dai Mubai stared wide-eyed beside him. After confirming Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul, he had already realized who she was.

"Zhuqing? Why is she in the Heaven Dou Empire?! And why didn't she come find me? Why did she go to someone else instead?"

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, feeling as if he had been betrayed.

Yet he had completely forgotten how he had once fled from responsibility and sunk into depravity.

Did someone like him have the right to blame Zhu Zhuqing?

Clearly, he did not.

Unrivaled Thief naturally noticed Dai Mubai's changing expression and sneered inwardly. Too bad you never knew how to cherish her. Now she's mine.

On the stage, Xiao Wu felt a trace of jealousy when she saw Zhu Zhuqing's fuller figure.

She immediately shouted, "If you know what's good for you, surrender right now. If I beat you until you cry later, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Zhu Zhuqing did not respond. The moment the host declared the match had begun, she launched her attack.

In an instant, several afterimages appeared across the stage.

So fast! Xiao Wu was secretly startled, having underestimated Zhu Zhuqing's strength.

But I'm not slow either!

Although Xiao Wu called herself a Power Attack Type Soul Master, her fighting style leaned more toward the agility attack type.

She relied on brief bursts of explosive power to determine the outcome in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, rapid tapping sounds rang out across the stage as a black figure and a pink figure tangled together.

Watching the scene, Unrivaled Thief felt somewhat worried. Zhu Zhuqing is only level twenty-seven, while Hooligan Rabbit is level twenty-nine. She doesn't have much of an advantage in a direct fight. But I hope yesterday's sparring helped her improve.

The Soul Fighting match had already begun. The only person she could rely on was herself.

Tang San, meanwhile, looked completely at ease. "Xiao Wu is no weaker than I am. Beating a level twenty-seven agility attack type Soul Master will be effortless. It's time to make those clueless people shut their mouths."

The truth was indeed as he expected. Xiao Wu quickly gained the upper hand.

Her attacks were vicious and tricky, completely at odds with her seemingly innocent appearance.

Bang!

Zhu Zhuqing was struck in the ribs by Xiao Wu's sweeping kick, and a metallic taste rose in her throat.

She staggered back several steps, her vision darkening slightly from the pain.

Xiao Wu's mocking voice came from across the stage. "That's all you've got, and you dared get on stage? Are all the men on your team dead?"

The audience's boos mixed with Shrek's laughter beneath the stage.

Zhu Zhuqing's clenched nails dug into her palms. She hated that her weakness had brought shame upon Unrivaled Thief.

However, Unrivaled Thief and his three brothers paid no attention to the boos from the audience or Tang San's group.

She looked over and saw Unrivaled Thief's lips moving.

Think about why you're standing on this stage. Think about what you've done these past few days.

In an instant, memories of those days surged into her mind like a tide.

"What are you spacing out for!"

Xiao Wu's scorpion braid twisted toward her like a venomous snake, while an eerie gleam flashed through her pink eyes.

Second Soul Skill, Charm!

Zhu Zhuqing abruptly closed her eyes. As she leaned backward, the tip of the braid swept past her nose, exploding through the air with a bang!

"Now, Netherworld Hundred Claws!"

She suddenly opened her eyes, Soul Power condensing at her fingertips into cold, dark-blue gleams.

Xiao Wu's airborne waist was right before her, and dozens of claw shadows poured down upon it like a torrential storm.

Rip!

In an instant, the sound of tearing cloth was accompanied by spurting droplets of blood.