Dugu Bo cried out in defiance.
"Hold on! Hold on, damn it!"
As such a seasoned Soul Saint, he had personally asked to spar with this young Soul Emperor.
If he lost so easily, where would he put his old face?
Win-he had to win!
Losing would be far too humiliating, and his son was watching, too.
"I refuse to believe it!"
Dugu Bo gritted his teeth, weathering the ferocious attack, but his Martial Soul Avatar was shaking violently and could shatter at any moment.
At this critical juncture, Dugu Bo still wanted to struggle a little longer, but the dragon elephant before him was too powerful.
In an instant, his Martial Soul Avatar shattered. Dugu Bo was sent flying into a tree trunk, spitting out a great mouthful of blood when he landed.
"Father actually lost!"
Dugu Xin's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
A Soul Emperor had beaten a Soul Saint. It sounded far too absurd to tell anyone.
"Yay! Teacher won!"
"Wonderful!"
Bibi Dong clapped and cheered.
The original storyline's timeline...
The audience who had watched the entire exchange erupted as well.
"He really won! A Soul Emperor beat a Soul Saint! And Dugu Bo proposed it himself, only to end up badly injured. Brother Nan is far too strong."
"A green lotus leaves its sheath to cleave the endless sky; one sword's cold light chills the winds of ages. I chant sword Qi three thousand zhang high, cutting through every drifting cloud to reveal the true dragon."
"Listen to that poem! So cool! Reciting poetry can turn sword Qi into a dragon, and it's even part of the Green Lotus Sword Song cultivation method. Brother Nan is a man of letters, too!"
Many people marveled in admiration. A man of letters really was different.
Even his swordplay was so formidable.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
"He won, and that swordsmanship..."
Chen Xin stood rooted to the spot in disbelief. Not even his father had been this powerful. He had also gleaned quite a few insights from it, benefiting his own sword intent immensely. Even the cultivation bottleneck he had long been unable to break through had actually begun to loosen.
If all the subsequent moves continued to be displayed, perhaps it really would be possible.
"Old Sword, look at this kid's talent. He's far more impressive than you. Isn't he stronger than you?"
Gu Rong patted Chen Xin on the shoulder and asked with a smile.
"I've gained enlightenment!"
"This man's swordsmanship and the imagery of his poetry truly offer much to learn."
Chen Xin looked as though he had received instruction.
Gu Rong: *****
I asked whether he was better than you, and you tell me you've gained enlightenment?
Gu Rong shook his head speechlessly and paid Chen Xin no further attention.
Ning Fengzhi admired this man more and more. Could his counterpart in that world invite him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Shrek Academy
"So handsome!"
Ning Rongrong was getting a little lovestruck.
That scene just now had been far too cool. With the poetry added in, he seemed much more like a carefree swordsman than Grandpa Sword.
Then she looked at Shrek Academy's Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Tang San.
Those four truly could not compare with Nan Huai'an.
He had genuinely defeated a Soul Saint as a Soul Emperor, without even using a Soul Skill.
"Rongrong, I think this Nan Huai'an is nothing special."
Oscar forced himself to argue, refusing to acknowledge Nan Huai'an's strength.
"What do you know? That sword intent is incredible."
Ning Rongrong could not be bothered to argue with Oscar.
Oscar wanted to cry but had no tears.
Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai certainly refused to accept it.
Yu Xiaogang narrowed his eyes. "He actually failed to win!"
This Dugu Bo really is useless. A Soul Saint who can't even beat a Soul Emperor-what is he good for?
I thought you could kill him, but you turned out to be another piece of trash.
Tang San still looked down on Nan Huai'an. Mere sword intent was not worth mentioning. It was not as powerful as his Tang Sect Secret Arts and truly would not withstand a single blow.
Dugu Manor
"Grandpa, this is bad, really bad! Everyone outside is saying you're useless."
Dugu Yan returned from outside and spoke anxiously.
Dugu Bo already felt humiliated enough. Hearing Dugu Yan's words made his veins bulge even further.
Can I be blamed for this?
Wasn't that done by Dugu Bo in a parallel world?
It should have nothing to do with me.
How can they drag me into it?
A Soul Emperor defeating a Soul Saint really was too absurd.
"But Grandpa, that Nan Huai'an really is impressive. He could even defeat you."
Dugu Yan had, after all, watched the whole thing. Nan Huai'an defeating Dugu Bo single-handedly really was impressive.
"Yanyan, stop speaking up for an outsider."
"Let's go to Sunset Forest and lie low. Once this blows over, we'll come back!"
Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan to Sunset Forest for some peace and quiet. If they kept staying at Dugu Manor, sooner or later that crowd outside would trample its gates down.
The Pope's Palace
"Teacher, Nan Huai'an really is amazing. Did you notice?"
Hu Liena had been dumbstruck by the sight.
With poetry like that in him, he had hidden himself far too well at Spirit Hall Academy.
"Of course I saw it. Nan Huai'an is indeed formidable, and being able to gain insight into swordsmanship is especially commendable."
Bibi Dong's opinion of Nan Huai'an rose another tiny notch. Not just anyone can leave an impression on me, Bibi Dong.
The way you treat Young Girl Dong alone is enough for me to appreciate you.
Hu Liena muttered away:
"Teacher, if Nan Huai'an really comes back, why don't you call him Teacher? I think he's quite nice."
Bibi Dong's smile vanished abruptly, and she glared at Hu Liena, veins bulging.
"Nana, I see you're really itching for a beating!"
The sky screen's timeline...
"Father, are you all right?"
Dugu Xin hurried to Dugu Bo's side, only to find his face deathly pale.
"I'm fine. My chest just hurts a little."
Dugu Bo waved a hand.
It hurt. It hurt so much.
That blow had nearly taken his old life.
"Hmph, Dugu Bo, Teacher is very strong! You were told not to try sparring with him, but you wouldn't listen!"
"Now you've been beaten until you're searching the ground for your teeth. Satisfied?"
"You little noob! So bad, yet so eager to play!"
Bibi Dong gave him the middle finger and mocked him with a look of disdain.
"You! Cough, cough!"
Dugu Bo's face flushed red, and he spat out another mouthful of blood in his fury.
Seeing his father angered to such a state, Dugu Xin was furious.
"Hey, can you shut up?"
Bibi Dong sneered.
"No. You're a noob too. Don't think you're so strong!"
"If you've got the ability, fight me," Dugu Xin said resentfully.
"Fight you?"
Bibi Dong laughed twice.
The next moment, the Death Spider Emperor appeared behind her. Its presence of death and evil unsettled Dugu Xin, and he involuntarily took two steps back.
What a terrifying Martial Soul.
"The Death Spider Emperor. Rank thirteen soul power."
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted as he looked at the Martial Soul behind Bibi Dong.
So young-then she must have Innate Full Soul Power.
"You've got some discernment!" Bibi Dong said. "Keep your son in line, or he'll suffer for it. If my poison stings him, he'll either die or perish!"
Bibi Dong would not show mercy.
Clutching his chest, Dugu Bo braced himself against the tree trunk and stood.
This little one's tongue really was venomous.
For such a delicate, adorable little girl to say things like that truly was unexpected.
"Dong'er, put away your Martial Soul. Stop scaring people."
Nan Huai'an put away the Heaven-Burying Sword and spoke to Bibi Dong.