The Body Sect Versus the Taotie

The next moment, Du Busi's body swelled rapidly. Dark green light erupted from within him, and he shot upward until he became a giant a hundred meters tall.

"You damned old poisoner, take this!"

Yellow light surged around Xuan Zi. The enormous phantom of a Godly Taotie Bull spread out behind him, and his body expanded within the light, transforming fully into the Godly Taotie Bull.

Boom!

A deafening explosion erupted high above the arena.

Xuan Zi, a level ninety-eight Super Douluo, had gone straight into battle with Du Busi, another level ninety-eight Super Douluo.

The sky over all of Star Luo City changed color. One half turned the deep yellow of fertile earth, while the other became an abyssal dark green. Their opposing auras made for a staggering sight.

On the raised platform, Star Luo Empire's emperor, Xu Jiawei, looked livid.

Two Super Douluo were openly fighting in the Star Luo capital, right at the tournament grounds. He was furious and anxious, but he did not dare intervene.

High above, Xuan Zi and Du Busi each claimed half the sky. Their two powers collided and intertwined, stirring the clouds into a terrifying storm.

The shock waves from their clashing Soul Power swept outward. Fierce winds tore across the tournament square, kicking up clouds of dust.

In midair, the Godly Taotie Bull that Xuan Zi had become charged forward. Yellow light rolled behind him like a towering wave as he lunged at Du Busi.

The dark green giant that Du Busi had become stepped through the air and met the charge head-on without a trace of fear.

With a thunderous crash, the two mighty figures collided high above.

Everyone below was left with ringing ears as the ground shook violently beneath their feet.

A terrifying shock wave burst outward overhead, shredding layer after layer of cloud as it raced in every direction.

At that moment, the Star Luo Empire's three guardian Titled Douluo sprang into action. Heavenly Fiend Douluo, Great Strength Douluo, and Xuanji Douluo gathered beside Emperor Xu Jiawei in an instant.

Xu Jiawei hurriedly ordered, "Quick! Stop them! We can't let them keep fighting over the city!"

The three nodded and soared toward the battlefield.

"Please restrain yourselves, seniors!" Heavenly Fiend Douluo Huang Jinxu called out. "The Continental Soul Master Tournament is underway. Please consider the greater good and don't fight here!"

Great Strength Douluo Cheng Gang quickly added, "He's right, seniors! Let's settle this peacefully! If you keep fighting, you could easily hurt the contestants and civilians below!"

All three knew that, as ordinary Titled Douluo, they had no hope of stopping two Super Douluo by force. They could only try to persuade them.

Hearing them, Xuan Zi and Du Busi each reined in their hostility a little. They exchanged a glance and dismissed their Martial Soul Avatars at the same time.

The three Titled Douluo breathed secret sighs of relief.

Huang Jinxu continued, "If you two have a grievance to settle, you may leave Star Luo City and resolve it yourselves. We won't interfere."

"But this tournament is an event for the entire continent. Please observe its rules and consider the consequences."

"If this escalates until the powers of other nations step in, it won't benefit either of you."

Xuan Zi and Du Busi looked at each other. Both understood the situation. With a cold snort apiece, they turned and shot away through the sky.

Only after the two had disappeared into the distance did the three Titled Douluo descend to report to Xu Jiawei.

Xu Jiawei let out a breath of relief and ordered gravely, "Spread the word. The matches will continue as scheduled."

Heavenly Fiend Douluo nodded and returned to the arena to resume presiding over the tournament.

Meanwhile, after the referee announced Just Sky Academy's victory, its members filed down from the arena.

Song Que patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and asked with concern, "How are you? Did that old bastard hurt you when he grabbed you?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, Brother Song Que. I'm fine."

Song Que nodded, displeasure in his voice. "The older that bastard gets, the less shame he has."

"He actually tried to abduct someone by force in front of the whole arena."

Bei Bei looked conflicted. "Xuan Zi really went too far this time."

"Once word gets out, the reputation Shrek has built over ten thousand years will take a serious blow."

Xu Sanshi curled his lip and sighed. "No wonder Song Que and Yuhao insisted on leaving Shrek back then."

"Shrek changed a long time ago. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken the chance to leave either."

Tang Ya looked at him curiously. "I thought you left because of your friendship with Bei Bei and Song Que."

Xu Sanshi straightened at once and waved his hands. "What kind of deep feelings would I have for two grown men? All my affection is for Nannan!"

Then he turned to Tang Ya and put on a serious face. "Xiao Ya, Shrek's atmosphere is getting worse and worse. You'd better talk your best friend into getting out early. Coming over to our side would be her best choice."

Tang Ya gave a delicate huff. "As if I don't know what you're after. I can practically hear you working your abacus from here. Hmph."

Wang Dong smiled. "Good thing Yuhao's master appeared in time to help him. I wonder how Senior Du is doing now."

Song Que said calmly, "They've probably moved their fight elsewhere."

"Don't worry. They'll be fine. With the tournament underway and powers from all sides gathered here, Xuan Zi won't dare go too far."

"At most, they'll vent their anger. They won't fight to the death."

"But after this, there's no saving Shrek's reputation."

With that, Song Que led the others out of the tournament square.

In Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy's spectator section, everyone looked grim.

Xiao Hongchen, who had planned to dazzle everyone at this tournament, had remained silent throughout. His gaze stayed fixed on Huo Yuhao as he left, and he did not look away for a long time.

Only after everyone from Just Sky Academy had disappeared did he mutter under his breath.

"How is this possible... Why did it turn out like this..."

"How could anyone in this world be more talented than me? It must be an illusion. It's fake. All of it is fake..."

Team captain Ma Rulong spoke with a grave expression. "I thought Ma Xiaotao was already unmatched."

"I never expected another monster like him to be hiding here."

"Just who is this Huo Yuhao?"

Elder Ma, who had accompanied the team, remained silent for a long time before speaking.

"Let's investigate him discreetly first. Something about this feels wrong."

"Ma Xiaotao and Ma Rulong are about the same age, and their strength is still within reason."

"But Huo Yuhao looks twelve or thirteen, yet he has such terrifying power."

"Even more absurdly, Wang Dong and Xu Sanshi are both six-ring Soul Emperors... It's simply unbelievable."

At the same time, discussion rippled through the audience without end.

"Doesn't Shrek claim to be the top academy on the continent? How can it be so petty?"

"Exactly! They looked down on Huo Yuhao and drove him out. Now that they've seen how extraordinary his talent is, they've accused him of being a Ferocious Beast in human form and tried to drag him back by force!"

"What a joke. They're just jealous of his talent!"

"Keep your voice down! Don't let anyone from Shrek hear you!"

"What are you afraid of? This is Star Luo Empire territory, not Shrek's home ground! They can't just do whatever they want in front of everyone, can they?!"