Slaying the Unrivaled Dragon Snake

"What did that mean? Didn't you hear this old woman tell you to stop?"

Seeing Oscar decisively draw his blade, Chao Tianxiang frowned deeply, her expression ugly.

Meng Yiran, standing beside her, was equally displeased. "That was clearly our prey, yet you got there first. My grandmother already told you to stop."

"Oh?" Zhao Wuji said blandly.

His seven Soul Rings had remained lit, while Chao Tianxiang, this old woman, had only six. Naturally, he did not take her seriously.

Oscar did not even turn his head, focusing intently on watching the Thousand-Year Soul Beast slowly die.

"Grandmother!" Meng Yiran panicked. If they delayed any longer, that Soul Ring would truly become someone else's prize.

"Go finish it off." Chao Tianxiang could no longer bother with pleasantries.

Meng Yiran immediately moved. Tang San was just about to step forward, but Zhao Wuji beat him to it.

"You, a mere Soul Emperor, dare disregard me, a Soul Sage, like this?" As he spoke, Zhao Wuji's third Soul Ring lit up. Gravity instantly descended, pinning Meng Yiran to the spot and leaving her unable to move.

"Do you know who this old woman is?" Chao Tianxiang lost some of her composure at the sight.

"Do you know who I am?" Zhao Wuji did not indulge her either.

Zhao Wuji and Chao Tianxiang faced off tit for tat, but how could an elderly Soul Emperor compare to a prime-aged assault-type Soul Sage?

"This old woman is Chao Tianxiang, known as Snake Granny! My husband is Meng Shu, known as Dragon Duke. Can my granddaughter go finish it off now?" Chao Tianxiang's gaze was cold, but after speaking those words, she became proud.

Zhao Wuji froze for a moment before quickly regaining his calm.

Of course he knew the names Dragon Duke and Snake Granny. The first time he had heard of Dragon Duke, the man had already been a Soul Sage. By now, he had likely entered the realm of Soul Douluo.

Moreover, the couple possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, something that even a Titled Douluo could not withstand.

And the two never separated. Since Snake Granny was here, Dragon Duke could not be far away.

Under normal circumstances, he would certainly have shown them some respect, told Oscar to stop, and let their opponent's granddaughter take the kill.

But now...

Sorry, they really did have a Titled Douluo backing them.

So...

"No." Zhao Wuji replied blandly.

Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran were both dumbfounded. They thought Zhao Wuji had not heard them clearly.

Seeing the Thousand-Year Soul Beast about to die, Meng Yiran cried out, "My grandfather is a Soul Douluo! You, a Soul Sage, dare treat us like this over a mere Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"

"Oh." Zhao Wuji remained indifferent, thoroughly infuriating Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran.

Bai Ye, standing nearby, understood Zhao Wuji's thoughts. He was borrowing someone else's power to intimidate them, even though Chrysanthemum-Ghost Douluo had not appeared.

He knew how Zhao Wuji had reacted when facing Snake Granny in the original story.

If he had not been afraid they might escape, he would have directly killed them to silence them.

"It's done!"

At that moment, the Thousand-Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent finally died, and a purple Thousand-Year Soul Ring appeared.

Oscar stared at it fixedly, ready to absorb it.

"Little Ao, start absorbing it."

"Yes, Teacher Zhao."

Oscar sat cross-legged on the ground, summoned his Big Sausage, and began absorbing the first Thousand-Year Soul Ring of his life.

The sight made Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran's eyes blaze with fury.

That Thousand-Year Soul Ring should clearly have been theirs!

"May I ask your name, sir?" Chao Tianxiang calmed down. If a Soul Sage was unafraid of a Soul Douluo, he certainly had a reason.

"Zhao Wuji."

"So, it is the Immovable Bright King." Chao Tianxiang revealed a smile, but it held none of an elder's kindness. Instead, it was somewhat cold.

"This old woman will remember today's matter. Yiran, let us go."

Only then did Zhao Wuji withdraw his power and allow Meng Yiran to leave with Chao Tianxiang, though he did not relax his vigilance.

Only after the two disappeared from his sight did he finally relax.

After all, he did not know whether Chao Tianxiang might strike out in resentment and interrupt Oscar.

Fortunately, she did not do so.

In truth, Chao Tianxiang had considered it, but suppressed the thought.

The reason was simple. If she attacked, how could Zhao Wuji, a Soul Sage, let the matter rest?

Besides, she could not defeat him. Zhao Wuji's side also had the advantage in numbers. If she were restrained, Bai Ye and the others could seize Meng Yiran and use her to threaten her.

"What an Immovable Bright King." Chao Tianxiang's face was incomparably cold.

"Grandmother, we can't just let them go! That was my Soul Ring." Meng Yiran's face was full of resentment.

"Of course we cannot let them go so easily. Once your grandfather arrives, what does one Soul Sage amount to? That boy absorbing the Soul Ring will have to pay the price as well. A Thousand-Year Soul Ring is not so easy to absorb."

Having suffered such a huge loss, Chao Tianxiang had contacted Dragon Duke while leaving earlier. He was currently hurrying toward her.

Soon, Dragon Duke reunited with Snake Granny.

"Grandfather, you have to stand up for me." Meng Yiran cried. "They bullied me and stole the Soul Ring that belonged to me."

Dragon Duke Meng Shu was heartbroken at the sight.

Chao Tianxiang then explained everything that had happened in detail.

"He is merely an Immovable Bright King. It would have been one thing if he didn't know us, but he knew and still dared act this way. The younger generation truly is formidable." Dragon Duke's expression was ugly. Since he had entered the world of Soul Masters, no one had ever refused to give him face. Zhao Wuji's actions greatly displeased him.

Moreover, his wife and granddaughter had suffered grievances. His purpose for coming here was clear: kill Zhao Wuji!

"Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a Titled Douluo."

"Come, granddaughter. Grandfather will stand up for you!"

The three immediately headed back toward the previous location.

Absorbing a Soul Ring took time. Zhao Wuji was surely still there.

However, by the time they arrived, Oscar had already successfully absorbed the Thousand-Year Soul Ring and become a Three-Ring Soul Elder. He was even shouting a Soul Spell.

"I, your father, have a Mushroom Sausage!"

The moment Oscar finished speaking, Dragon Duke snorted coldly. Eight Soul Rings lit up as he released a powerful pressure toward Oscar and the others.

But almost at the same moment, Zhao Wuji activated Martial Soul Possession and stepped forward to block it.

"Dragon Duke, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Wuji knowingly asked.

"To seek justice." After saying that, Dragon Duke gave Zhao Wuji no chance to respond and directly launched an attack.

Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted, but he immediately counterattacked as well.

Still, he had never believed himself to be Dragon Duke's opponent.

But things had reached this point. Even if he could not win, he had to fight.

Naturally, Chao Tianxiang was not merely watching either. As Dragon Duke and Zhao Wuji began fighting, she also attacked Bai Ye and the others.

Chao Tianxiang was very confident. Wouldn't it be easy for a Soul Emperor like her to deal with a group of children?

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji's lips curled slightly.

He could already imagine the fate awaiting Chao Tianxiang and the others.

Yet things still exceeded his expectations.

Chrysanthemum-Ghost Douluo, hidden in the shadows, had originally intended to act. But upon seeing Bai Ye summon his Martial Soul and cast Honor Blessing upon the group, he abandoned that thought.

Other than Tang San, everyone from Shrek had all their attributes instantly increased by two hundred percent.

Zhao Wuji, who had originally been suppressed, began counterattacking under Dragon Duke's astonished gaze.

"So this is the Holy Son's ability." Zhao Wuji was overjoyed, staring excitedly at the senior Dragon Duke, Meng Shu.

I wasn't your match just now, but now I'll make you understand the strength of this Immovable Bright King.

At the same time, Dai Mubai and the others also activated their Martial Souls and revealed their Soul Rings.

Facing Chao Tianxiang's attack, Dai Mubai used his third Soul Ring to meet her head-on. Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun moved as well.

Xiao Wu remained beside Bai Ye as a guard, while Oscar moved closer to Bai Ye as he made Mushroom Sausages.

Tang San naturally made his move as well, but without the enhancement, his strength was extremely limited.

His first Soul Skill, Entanglement, was like a tickle.

At the same time, Bai Ye unleashed his second Soul Skill, Holy Light Protection.

As before, everyone except Tang San received it.

He was now a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, so the effect of Holy Light Protection had naturally improved as well.

Attacks at the Soul Ancestor level were directly ignored.

Attacks above the Soul Ancestor level could be resisted once.

"You're courting death."

Chao Tianxiang looked at the four children who did not know their limits, and anger rose within her.

What was this nonsense? It would have been one thing if they refused to surrender obediently, but they actually dared attack her. Anyone who did not know better would think the four of them were Soul Emperors.

Bang!

After one simple collision, Chao Tianxiang's expression changed. Not only had her attack failed, but she herself had been knocked back five steps.

Yes, Dai Mubai and the others had suffered only minor injuries.

Holy Light Protection had taken effect!

"How is that possible?" Chao Tianxiang could hardly believe it. Only then did she notice the halos around Dai Mubai and the others, and she immediately looked toward Bai Ye.

Four Soul Rings—purple, purple, black, black—rose and fell around him!

She froze instantly!

After the collision, Dai Mubai and the others also looked at Bai Ye in astonishment, not because of the Soul Rings they had already known about, but because of his support Soul Skill.

The next moment, Holy Light Protection appeared around Dai Mubai and the others once again.

"Go on." Bai Ye smiled faintly.

As soon as his words fell, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun attacked the still-dazed Chao Tianxiang with excited expressions.

That simple exchange had given them a basic understanding of their enhanced strength and left them with a deep impression of Bai Ye's support abilities.

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Radiant Wave!"

"First Soul Skill, Hell Stab!"

"First Soul Skill, Phoenix Fire Line!"

"Grandmother, be careful!" Meng Yiran hurriedly shouted.

Only then did Chao Tianxiang come back to her senses, but the three attacks had already reached her. She could only passively defend with her body.

Even if Dai Mubai and the others had not received a two-hundred-percent increase to all their attributes, the attacks of the three of them would still have left Chao Tianxiang in a bad state.

And now, their attacks could not only break through her defenses—they shattered them completely!

Boom!

Chao Tianxiang was sent flying, blood spraying from her mouth!

"Old woman!" Dragon Duke Meng Shu's expression changed drastically at the sight, and he was deeply confused.

How could a Soul Emperor like you fail to deal with a group of children?

It would have been one thing if you failed, but what was with getting sent flying?

Were you, this Soul Emperor, too watered down, or were these children simply absurdly strong?

Of course, he was more concerned about her safety.

So much so that Zhao Wuji caught an opening.

"Hmph! You dare lose focus while fighting me?" Zhao Wuji snorted coldly and attacked with all his strength.

Meng Shu was stunned. What a reversal of the natural order!

"You brat!" Meng Shu roared, hurriedly defending himself. But Zhao Wuji's destructive power, enhanced as he was, was terrifyingly high.

An assault-type Soul Sage already had tremendous offensive power. Now that he was enhanced, his might went without saying.

Furthermore, Zhao Wuji had activated his Martial Soul Avatar.

And Meng Shu had defended in haste. Let alone a Soul Douluo, even a Titled Douluo would need to avoid the edge of an attack like this.

Bang!

Just like Snake Granny, Dragon Duke was sent flying in the same posture, his blood splattering onto the ground.

Meng Yiran, watching from the side, was dumbstruck. She felt as if her worldview had collapsed.

First, someone's first four Soul Rings had been purple, purple, black, black. Then, her grandfather and grandmother were sent flying.

They had said they would stand up for her, yet the two of them were more badly injured than the other.

"Grandfather!" Meng Yiran cried, utterly heartbroken.

But Zhao Wuji did not stop because of that. He knew Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang still had their Martial Soul Fusion Skill unused.

Therefore, after landing a successful blow, he pressed his advantage, determined to kill the Unrivaled Dragon Snake in the shortest time possible.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun did not simply watch either. As Zhao Wuji gave chase, they reached out their malicious hands toward Meng Yiran.

Their thinking was simple. Teacher Zhao had already gone in for the kill. With his habit of uprooting problems completely, he would not leave Meng Yiran alive either. Since that was the case, they might as well enjoy themselves first.

Of course, neither of them did anything indecent in public. There was simply unavoidable physical contact during the process of subduing her.

"Ah!" Meng Yiran was both ashamed and furious, but how could she be a match for Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun? Before long, she was subdued and went limp.

"Disgusting." Zhu Zhuqing looked contemptuous, then turned her gaze to the handsome Bai Ye. She was very conservative and did not mind being the lesser wife.

"Zhao Wuji! Do you truly think we are pushovers?" Dragon Duke shouted furiously. Since entering the Soul Douluo realm, no one had ever wounded him so badly.

Moreover, he and Chao Tianxiang had both heard Meng Yiran's cry just now.

In their rage, the two not only escaped Zhao Wuji's ferocious attacks but also unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted. He did not dare be careless and defended with all his strength.

"Even a Titled Douluo can't withstand this!"

Boom!

After that strike, the Unrivaled Dragon Snake had exhausted all their Soul Power.

Zhao Wuji, meanwhile, was blasted several meters away. He crashed through several large trees before falling to the ground.

He was barely alive, feeling that his life had reached its end.

"Damn it! If I'd known, I wouldn't have been so careless." Zhao Wuji found it hard to accept his fate, but things had reached this point. He would not survive.

"Let Yiran go, and I'll leave you with intact corpses!" Meng Shu struggled to his feet. He was weak, but still far beyond what Dai Mubai and the others could handle.

As for Zhao Wuji, after taking the Martial Soul Fusion Skill from him and Chao Tianxiang, he should have died without question.

Yet at that moment, Bai Ye's fourth Soul Ring lit up.

That was right—he cast his fourth soul skill, Rapid Healing, on Zhao Wuji.

A halo instantly enveloped Zhao Wuji.

His injuries healed in the blink of an eye, and his Soul Power was fully restored.

"I'm not dead?" Zhao Wuji's eyes widened as he revived at full health.

"Teacher Zhao, if you're not dead, then move." Bai Ye called out.

Meng Shu's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Wuji, who had activated his Martial Soul Avatar, struck at him.

Bang!

A cloud of blood mist erupted.

Even as he died, Meng Shu could not understand why Zhao Wuji was still so full of life.

Bang!

Zhao Wuji threw another punch. Chao Tianxiang exploded on the spot and followed Meng Shu into death.

In the blink of an eye, only Meng Yiran remained.

Meng Yiran, who had been overjoyed moments ago, watched her grandfather and grandmother die one after another. She was instantly stunned senseless and even wet her pants.

"Xiao Bai, kill her." Zhao Wuji frowned slightly.

Dai Mubai was about to make his move when Tang San's voice rang out.

"Teacher Zhao, you've already killed her grandfather and grandmother. Can't you spare her?" Tang San could not bear it.

"Little San, you really are too softhearted. If I hadn't used my fourth soul skill to save Teacher Zhao just now, you'd have been reduced to ashes by now." Bai Ye wore a weak expression. Naturally, he was faking it. Although his fourth soul skill consumed a great deal of Soul Power, even when used on a Soul Sage, it had only used around ten percent of his Soul Power.

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Tang San instinctively wanted to argue. But when he met Bai Ye's eyes, all the words rising to his lips were forcibly swallowed back down.

"Xiao Bai, don't do it. Let Tang San handle it." Zhao Wuji gave the order. Though Tang San was unwilling in every way, he could only act and deal with Meng Yiran, who had wet her pants, in front of everyone.

Because the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Mirror had said: if you cut the grass without removing the roots, it will grow again when the spring wind blows.

Crack!

Meng Yiran went offline.