Rejecting the Proposal

Under ordinary circumstances, with their current strength, they wouldn't fear even a Titled Douluo.

But Hu Liena was at a critical point in absorbing her Soul Ring. A stranger Titled Douluo appearing at such a moment put them in grave danger.

They had to remember that every Titled Douluo known to be on the continent could be regarded as their enemy.

"It's Dugu Bo!"

"Don't let him get away!"

Snake Lance Douluo spotted the enemy first, his expression immediately turning grave.

If Dugu Bo discovered them, there was no telling what might happen next.

As Snake Lance Douluo spotted Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo spotted them too.

"Oh no!"

That was the only thought in Dugu Bo's mind.

Some time ago, news had just spread that Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan had died, causing quite a stir.

At the time, Dugu Bo had wondered who would dare make a move against the Tang Sect now.

Seeing these people here today, he immediately realized that Yang Wudi had most likely died at their hands.

If Snake Lance Douluo had been alone, Dugu Bo wouldn't have feared him in the slightest.

Even though Dugu Bo was a control-type Titled Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo was no match for him.

Some called Dugu Bo the floor tile of the Titled Douluos. Snake Lance Douluo, meanwhile, was the gatekeeper.

There had even been a saying making the rounds lately: Snake Lance Douluo didn't count as a true Titled Douluo, but was merely a fake one.

What made Dugu Bo feel troubled was Porcupinefish Douluo.

There was no helping it. That man was his natural nemesis.

"Damn old bastard! Weren't you supposed to have died of your injuries ages ago?"

"How are you still alive?"

Dugu Bo cursed, then fled without the slightest hesitation.

As long as he spread the news, someone else would deal with these people. Why risk his life himself?

But how could Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo let him get away?

The moment they spotted Dugu Bo, they attacked.

Yan, now a Soul Douluo, followed close behind. Xie Yue, who was only a Soul Saint, stayed behind to guard his younger sister while she absorbed her Soul Ring.

"So we happened to run into that Old Poison?"

Qian Yu looked in the direction Dugu Bo had fled, concern flickering in his eyes.

If they let Dugu Bo escape alive today, things would become truly troublesome.

For now, they were lying low and keeping hidden. Even if they had done something, as long as they weren't caught—and no one knew for certain that they were responsible—there would be countless possibilities.

But once it was confirmed which of them had been involved, the whole Douluo Continent would become a place where they couldn't set foot. They would be besieged on all sides.

"Life really is full of surprises, isn't it?"

As his thoughts churned, Qian Yu had already made up his mind.

If Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo didn't pursue Dugu Bo, or failed to kill him, then Qian Yu would leave these people without hesitation.

At the very least, he wouldn't stay with them for long.

Unless they needed to go Soul Hunting, it would be best to avoid seeing one another from now on.

"Old Poison, why are you running?"

"Weren't you always mouthing off before? Why are you fleeing like a stray dog now that you've seen me?"

As he chased after Dugu Bo, Porcupinefish Douluo taunted him to throw him off balance.

He was never good at speed, and Dugu Bo had reacted decisively and fled fast.

If things continued like this, Dugu Bo might make it out of Sunset Forest.

Then they would be in real trouble.

"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"

The next moment, Snake Lance Douluo unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar.

His Martial Soul was extremely unusual. After activating his Martial Soul Avatar, he could switch freely between its Martial Soul Avatar and Beast Soul Avatar forms.

After his Martial Soul evolved, his Martial Soul Avatar no longer turned him into a giant serpent, but a dragon.

A dragon that could fly.

Wrapped in tremendous power and a surging aura, Snake Lance Douluo transformed into a dragon twenty to thirty zhang long and charged straight at Dugu Bo, intent on killing him.

"That's Snake Lance Douluo..."

"How is that possible?"

Hearing the wind roar behind him, Dugu Bo's expression turned ugly.

"Soul Bone Skill, Medusa's Gaze!"

Dugu Bo knew very well that his Soul Skills couldn't threaten an opponent of the same level. The only thing he could rely on was the Soul Bone Skill in his skull bone.

If Snake Lance Douluo hadn't known about Dugu Bo's Soul Bone Skill—or if he were still the same Snake Lance Douluo as before—Dugu Bo might have caught him off guard.

But Snake Lance Douluo had been prepared. How could he fall for it so easily?

He darted aside, evading the petrifying effect of Dugu Bo's Soul Bone Skill.

However, his speed slowed as a result.

Dugu Bo had also stopped moving to use his Soul Bone Skill, giving Porcupinefish Douluo the perfect opening.

"Die!"

Without hesitation, Porcupinefish Douluo caught up and launched a ferocious attack on Dugu Bo.

Yan had rushed after them at the first opportunity, but he was no Titled Douluo and couldn't keep up right away.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo slowed down under the attack, and Yan immediately cut off his escape route.

"Thud!"

A dull sound rang out. Under Porcupinefish Douluo's sneak attack, one of Dugu Bo's arms burst into a cloud of blood.

"Snake Lance, Porcupinefish! I never thought you two old bastards were still alive!"

With one arm severed and his enemies surrounding him, Dugu Bo knew his situation was terrible.

He could even say that he had no way out.

Yet he still maintained his composure.

"Dugu Bo, you shouldn't have come here."

Snake Lance Douluo spoke in a deep voice, but he was more excited than ever.

After his Martial Soul evolved, his strength had nearly doubled. And now that he had reached level 93, Snake Lance Douluo was confident he could take down Dugu Bo alone.

Porcupinefish Douluo said nothing. His eyes were fixed on Dugu Bo with nothing but yearning.

Yearning for his Spirit Bone.

"Am I really going to die here?"

Dugu Bo was unwilling to accept it.

"Porcupinefish, I can die, but we've known each other for a long time. Can you agree to one condition? If you do, I'll believe your promise."

"You won't have to lift a finger. I'll take my own life right in front of you."

Dugu Bo still wanted to try one more time. Maybe there was a chance?

If it had been another Titled Douluo, he could have threatened them by detonating his Poison Core. But with Porcupinefish here, it wouldn't be much of a threat.

"Don't bother asking. There's no way I'll agree."

Porcupinefish Douluo flatly refused Dugu Bo's request.