Qian Daoliu decided to take action himself (1 / 2)

At the same time, Azure Luan Douluo felt his body grow heavy. Not daring to take any chances, he immediately descended to the ground and temporarily dismissed his martial soul.

"Azure Luan Douluo, what happened?!"

Demon Subduing Douluo ran over, sounding startled.

Azure Luan Douluo had been perfectly steady just a moment ago. Why had something suddenly gone wrong?

Qian Jun Douluo also moved closer, gripping his Coiling Dragon Staff tightly as he watched their surroundings.

Azure Luan Douluo's sudden injury put considerable pressure on him.

Just who was that mysterious Douluo, to be able to injure Azure Luan Douluo without leaving a trace?

"I'm not sure. All of a sudden, I felt the blood and energy inside me surge, and I couldn't quite bring out my soul power."

Azure Luan Douluo shook his head gently. What had just happened was too strange. He had not sensed how his opponent had attacked at all.

"In that case, this mysterious Douluo must be stronger than we imagined!"

"This is an unusual situation. Why don't we retreat for now?"

Demon Subduing Douluo glanced around warily.

Before this, he had been thinking of taking revenge and washing away his humiliation. Now, however, he was actually a little afraid.

If that mysterious Douluo really was targeting the two brothers, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"That's right. We should head back first."

Qian Jun Douluo stepped forward and made the same suggestion.

Azure Luan Douluo had no objections. This inexplicable injury had also left him wary.

"Let's go. We'll head back first."

He waved his hand and hurried away with Qian Jun and Demon Subduing Douluo.

Li Tianyuan watched them leave, propping his chin on his hand as he considered what had happened.

Azure Luan Douluo was a level 97 Titled Douluo with tremendous strength, but even he seemed unable to withstand Heaven's Punishment.

His injuries looked fairly serious.

But exactly what had happened remained unknown.

"It seems that, as long as the sticky soul skill is used properly, it can still produce unexpected results."

Li Tianyuan looked thoughtful.

[Ding! The host successfully injured Azure Luan Douluo. Soul power increased by one level.]

[The host's current soul power is level 93.]

Li Tianyuan once again felt the soul power inside him surge.

Although it was only one level, the sensation was still intense.

Not far away, Chrysanthemum Douluo cautiously emerged. He looked around, then quickly retreated, speeding toward Spirit Hall.

The battle he had just witnessed had left his heart pounding.

Even someone as powerful as Azure Luan Douluo had been injured. That proved the mysterious Douluo truly was formidable!

He had to report this news to Bibi Dong immediately.

The Worship Hall.

As always, Qian Daoliu stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression as calm as an ancient well as he quietly awaited the results.

Azure Luan, Qian Jun, and Demon Subduing Douluo strode inside, all looking somewhat worse for wear.

Azure Luan Douluo, in particular, looked rather pale.

"Eldest Brother."

All three bowed in greeting.

Qian Daoliu turned to look at them. When he saw Azure Luan Douluo, his gaze sharpened, and his expression changed dramatically.

"Azure Luan, you're injured?!"

Hearing this, Azure Luan Douluo said ashamedly, "Eldest Brother, I've disappointed you. Not only did I fail to capture our opponent, I fell victim to his sneak attack."

He then recounted the course of his battle.

Even now, he still did not know how his opponent had injured him.

But he was certain that the mysterious Douluo had been responsible.

"To think this person is so powerful!"

"Even you were injured without a sound or sign."

Qian Daoliu felt that this time, he might be facing a truly terrifying Douluo.

This opponent absolutely could not be underestimated.

It seemed he would have to go in person and resolve the problem.

He wanted to see whether this opponent could catch even him, a level 99 Limit Douluo, with a sneak attack.

"Eldest Brother, why not let the old crocodile give it a try?"

Qian Jun Douluo spoke up.

"There's no need. Since our opponent's strength runs so deep, even Golden Crocodile Douluo might not be a match for him. I'll go myself and see what's happening."

Qian Daoliu said.

"Eldest Brother, you're the Great Enshrined of the Worship Hall, a level 99 Limit Douluo. Going in person would really be giving him far too much face."

Hearing this, Demon Subduing Douluo felt that they were giving their opponent too much prestige.

"This isn't a matter of face. I need to find out exactly who this person is."

Qian Daoliu spoke in a low voice.

"Then we'll accompany you, Eldest Brother, and see just what sort of formidable figure he is!"

Azure Luan Douluo clenched his fists as he spoke.

"In that case, come with me."

Qian Daoliu waved his hand and shifted his feet. Light flowed over his body as he stepped out of the Worship Hall and headed straight toward Spirit City.

Behind him, Azure Luan, Qian Jun, and Demon Subduing Douluo followed closely, causing quite a stir.

As they left, a soul master hurried into the Pope's Hall.

"Reporting to Her Holiness the Pope: the Great Enshrined has personally left the Worship Hall with his men."

The soul master knelt a short distance from the throne and cupped his hands as he delivered his report.

On the throne, Bibi Dong wore a golden crown and an ornate gown, languidly listening to Chrysanthemum Douluo's report.

Upon hearing the soul master's report, she could not help curling her lips into a smug smile.

"Good. Very good. With Qian Daoliu entering the fray himself, I can sit back and enjoy the show."

"After all these years, someone who can finally make Qian Daoliu wary has appeared!"

As Bibi Dong spoke, she descended from her throne and headed out of the Pope's Hall.

Chrysanthemum Douluo followed cautiously behind her, sensing that she was in a rather good mood.

In the blink of an eye, Bibi Dong was outside the Pope's Hall, standing in the plaza.

The wind lifted her long purple hair, fully revealing her noble, elegant, and sacred bearing.

The Pope's Hall stood halfway up a hill in Spirit City. From here, she could see almost everything happening in the city.

She intended to stand here and witness Qian Daoliu's dealings with that mysterious Douluo firsthand.

If the opportunity arose, she might even take action herself.

Of course, what she wanted most was to see Qian Daoliu suffer a setback.

That old bastard Qian Daoliu relied on his status as someone chosen by the Angel God for her trials and never thought anything of anyone else. In particular, he was always suppressing her.

Now she wanted to see Qian Daoliu put in his place.

"Your Holiness, the wind is strong here. You..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo stood behind Bibi Dong and spoke softly.

"I'm standing here to see Qian Daoliu suffer a setback with my own eyes!"

Bibi Dong said coldly.

"Yes."

Chrysanthemum Douluo did not dare say anything more. He gazed into the distance, toward the place Qian Daoliu and the others were heading.

He wondered whether the mysterious Douluo lurking behind all this would reveal himself when faced with Qian Daoliu.

Or perhaps he would simply flee without a trace.

Qian Daoliu held a very special position. He was a level 99 Titled Douluo and, more importantly, someone chosen by the Angel God to undergo her divine trials. To a certain extent, he had received her recognition.

If a fight really broke out, Qian Daoliu could even borrow the Angel God's divine power.

It would be very difficult for that Douluo behind the scenes to lay a hand on him.