The Advantage Is Mine

Spirit Hall.

Golden Crocodile Douluo sat at the head of the table below Bibi Dong, his wrinkled, aged face wearing a complex expression.

"Everyone," Golden Crocodile Douluo began slowly, "since the Genius Ranking was announced, the two great empires, various academies, and every sect have had people make the list. Only our Spirit Hall..."

"Has yet to have a single person on it."

As these words fell, the atmosphere in the great hall became even more oppressive.

The Third Elder, Qingluan Douluo, said slowly, "This might not necessarily be a bad thing. No one being on the list means our Spirit Hall has not been infiltrated by that Brother Cao. That Brother Cao's origins are mysterious and his methods are bizarre; if he were to infiltrate us..."

The Fourth Elder, Lion Douluo, nodded and chimed in, "Qingluan is right. The young women cultivated by that Brother Cao have all broken ties with their families and flown far away. If someone in Spirit Hall were to catch his eye, would that not be a disaster?"

The Fifth Elder, Guangling Douluo, let out a cold snort. "That may be so, but look at the geniuses on the list: Doudou, Zhu Zhuyun, Meng Yiran, Ning Rongrong, Shui Yue'er, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu... which one of them isn't at least level eighty-nine, with no shortage of Titled Douluo among them!"

He slammed his hand on the table. "And then look at our so-called Golden Generation of Spirit Hall! Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan—their talent is decent, but it depends on who you compare them to! Compared to these cheaters, they are nothing!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo waved his hand, signaling for Guangling to calm down.

He turned his head to look at Pope Bibi Dong, who sat in the main seat.

"Bibi Dong," Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice carried a hint of interrogation, "have you found any information on that Brother Cao?"

Bibi Dong sat upright on her throne, her graceful and luxurious face revealing no emotion. She spoke slowly, her voice calm:

"Not yet. That Brother Cao has only acted once; other than that, there are no clues. He is mysterious and unfathomable, making him difficult to track."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression darkened. "Hmph! It has been so long, and you haven't even found a shred of information? Is this how you act as Pope?"

A flicker of coldness flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, but her expression remained calm. "Has the Elder Hall found anything? If Elder Golden Crocodile has the ability, you are welcome to investigate it yourself."

"You!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo was choked up, his face turning even uglier. He let out a cold snort, ignored Bibi Dong, and turned to look at the three people standing below.

The Golden Generation of Spirit Hall: Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze lingered on Hu Liena the longest.

"Hu Liena," Golden Crocodile Douluo said slowly, "you are stunningly beautiful and possess a unique spirit; logically, you are exactly the type that Brother Cao would like. Have you... sought him out?"

Hu Liena raised her head, her enchantingly beautiful face showing no emotion.

Meeting Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze, she replied calmly, "I have not."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stared at her for a long time. Finally, he snorted coldly, "Hmph! It had better stay that way! If I discover that you have betrayed Spirit Hall..."

He paused, then added, "That Brother Cao is at most a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo, even counting those women who have just broken through to Titled Douluo. The advantage still lies with our Spirit Hall. You had best not harbor any improper thoughts!"

Hu Liena lowered her eyes and said nothing.

However, deep down, she felt nothing but disdain for Golden Crocodile Douluo's words.

A level ninety-nine Limit Douluo?

Ha.

Is Brother Cao's strength something that you frogs at the bottom of a well could ever imagine?

In her heart, Brother Cao was omnipotent, the most incredible existence in the world! Even gods would have to step aside! Spirit Hall? They were nothing more than slightly larger ants!

Those days and nights in her dreams, those times spent cultivating with Brother Cao—some intense, some gentle.

Those were the most precious memories of her life.

In the Dream Space, she had learned of her original fate, and the fact that she had betrayed her teacher for Tang San made her feel a bit disgusted.

What was disgusting wasn't the betrayal of Spirit Hall, but that it was for that little wretch.

This time, it was different. Brother Cao was different.

Setting aside the facts, she was not wrong!

So what if she was love-struck? As long as it was Brother Cao!

As for her teacher, with her teacher's peerless beauty, Brother Cao would surely like her.

When the time came, she would introduce her teacher to Brother Cao, and they could join forces to deal with the other women!

What she didn't notice was that a burning gaze was fixed firmly upon her from beside her.

Yan.

The man who had always admired her was watching her infatuatedly, his eyes filled with complexity.

Nana... what did that smile of yours just now mean?

Have you... really been... by that Brother Cao?

He dared not continue that line of thought.

At that very moment.

A brilliant pillar of golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Hu Liena's alluring figure.

[Genius Ranking, Fourth Place: Hu Liena.]

[Identity: Disciple of the Pope of Spirit Hall.]

[Strength: Level 95 Titled Douluo.]

[Cultivation Technique: Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique.]

[Reward: Youth-Preserving Pill, grants eternal youth; God-Level Divination, capable of divining all information within Douluo Continent.]

BOOM!!!

The entire Spirit Hall erupted in an instant!

"It's Hu Liena!"

"A level 95 Titled Douluo! Three levels higher than the previous ones!"

"Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique! She is also cultivating the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique!"

"She... was truly taken by that Brother Cao as well..."

Countless shocked gazes turned in unison toward the figure shrouded in golden light.

Yan was stunned.

He stood frozen in place, watching the familiar figure within the golden light—her golden hair flying, her enchanting eyes, her gorgeous face, her tall, slender frame... the goddess he had longed for day and night, the woman he believed he would one day win over.

Now, she too had been taken by that Brother Cao.

No... Nana... my Nana!

Meanwhile, Golden Crocodile Douluo's face had turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

"Hu... Lie... Na!"

He enunciated each word, his heart filled with rage!

"What did you say just now? You hadn't? Hmm?"

"You lied to my face, only to be slapped down in an instant! Do you take this seat for a fool?"

Hu Liena slowly opened her eyes within the golden light, looking at the furious Golden Crocodile Douluo, a cold sneer curling her lips.

"Elder Golden Crocodile, I truly did not seek out Brother Cao myself. It was Brother Cao who sought me out."

"You!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo was incensed; this Hu Liena was still playing word games!

"Reaching a level 95 Titled Douluo without a sound! If left unchecked, what would become of this? Today, this seat must take you down!"

Before his voice had even faded, he took a fierce step forward!

Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red—nine spirit rings appeared in an instant!

The phantom of a massive Golden Crocodile King appeared behind him, and its terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire hall!

Avatar of the Spirit, Golden Crocodile King!

"Die!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo struck out with a palm, and the terrifying spirit power transformed into a massive golden crocodile claw, swiping viciously toward Hu Liena!

Hu Liena's pupils constricted, and she hurriedly circulated her spirit power to defend!

"BOOM!!!"

Hu Liena's figure was forced back several steps, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. Although she was already a level 95 Titled Douluo, she had only just broken through; facing a full-force strike from the level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo, she still suffered minor injuries.

This was only because she had been cultivating the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique; otherwise, she would have been dead or severely wounded.

"Nana!"

Yan cried out in alarm, wanting to rush forward, but he was held back tightly by Xie Yue at his side.

"Don't be impulsive! If you go up there, you're just throwing your life away!"