The others hadn't heard what Xiao Tianyang had just said, but Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke up:
"There are only a handful of Titled Douluo near Heaven Dou City, and among them, only one has dark green hair. That must be Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, correct?"
Flender and the others were shocked upon hearing this.
'What was going on? Why is he here?!'
This man was notorious for his eccentric temperament among Titled Douluo, and he was the worst possible person to provoke!
If it was just them encountering Poison Douluo, that would be one thing, but with the children behind them...
As soon as this thought crossed their minds, their expressions darkened.
On the other side, Xiao Tianyang exchanged a glance with Saber.
Saber nodded slightly and immediately stepped in front of Xiao Wu, who was trembling slightly.
This was a silent signal between the two.
Saber didn't ask why; she knew that if Xiao Tianyang arranged it, there had to be a reason.
This was precisely why he had chosen Saber.
Now that his identity was exposed, Dugu Bo chuckled. "I didn't expect to be recognized so quickly."
He then grinned and said, "Forget it. Since that's the case, why don't you show me your true abilities and prove yourselves?"
Xiao Tianyang was speechless.
A Titled Douluo, putting on such airs in front of them—was this really necessary?
To be honest, if he weren't worried about exposing his true identity and causing this old poison master to retreat, he would have loved to see how amusing Dugu Bo's reaction would be.
"Your Excellency Poison Douluo must be joking. We should take our leave." Although Yu Xiaogang was just as furious, he maintained a calm tone.
Flender wanted to speak but ultimately gritted his teeth and held back.
After all, the ones standing behind them were just children.
It didn't matter if they suffered, but they couldn't let the children get caught in this.
At that moment, the three soul douluo stepped forward, positioning themselves in front of Flender and the others.
"Elder Dugu Bo, you're just looking for an excuse to make a move, aren't you? Let's not waste time—come on! Let the three of us experience your legendary techniques today!"
After speaking, Meng Shenji turned to Prince Xue Xing and said, "Your Highness, I will report today's events to His Majesty in full detail. Then, it will be clear who is right and who is wrong, so don't stand there gloating!"
With that, the three soul douluo released their spirit rings.
The atmosphere instantly turned suffocating, as if a fight were about to erupt at any moment!
Prince Xue Xing, standing at the doorway, wore an expression of disbelief.
He had never expected Meng Shenji to stand up for Shrek Academy!
Could it be that, as the chief of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, he truly valued and respected these commoners?
If that were the case, why had Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's talent pool been declining in recent years?
"Is there something more to this?" Prince Xue Xing's expression darkened.
But at this point, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure it.
"Heh, you really do know me well." Dugu Bo sneered, then turned his gaze toward Shrek Academy. "But this time, I'm really not here for you."
Seeing the slightly provocative look in his eyes, Flender was about to back down, but to his surprise, Xiao Tianyang stepped forward instead.
"If Senior intends to test Shrek Academy, then we shall oblige."
Xiao Tianyang's eyes were sharp as he positioned himself in front of the Shrek team. "Even though I may be of low status, if you think you can drive us away by force—think again!"
"Even if Shrek Academy does not join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, we came here on our own terms, and we will leave on our own terms. We will not yield to brute force!"
His voice was not loud, yet it stunned everyone present.
Even Prince Xue Xing was taken aback.
This kind of boldness—he hadn't even seen it in the royal family for a long time.
"Could it be that I misjudged this situation…?"
"Interesting." Dugu Bo gave Xiao Tianyang a deep look. "You're saying you can withstand my techniques for three minutes?"
Xiao Tianyang nodded without hesitation. "That's right!"
"Alright, if you manage to last three minutes under my attack, you can walk away freely."
Dugu Bo's expression was meaningful.
Ding! Congratulations! You have triggered the side mission: [Better Broken Than Bent].
Mission: Endure Dugu Bo's attacks for three minutes!
Reward: Random Martial Soul x1!
Xiao Tianyang was stunned by the reward.
"As the saying goes, the greater the reward, the greater the challenge. Looks like I'm in for a tough time…"
He was already regretting his bold declaration.
But there was no turning back now.
With Dugu Bo's temperament, he wouldn't allow Xiao Tianyang to backtrack on his words.
"Tianyang, don't be reckless!" Flender, who had just felt his own fighting spirit surge, immediately calmed down when he heard Dugu Bo's response.
For a moment, he had even considered challenging Dugu Bo himself.
Even if he died in the process—so what?
As long as he had no regrets, that was what life was about!
But now, he remembered his responsibility once more.
Nothing must happen to these children!
"It's alright, Dean." Xiao Tianyang shook his head and then smiled at Dugu Bo. "Senior also said this test will not be a matter of life and death, correct?"
"I won't bicker with a kid like you." Dugu Bo snorted coldly.
He had only come here today on someone's request; he had no personal grudge against them.
Besides, if a Titled Douluo bullied a mere child with no powerful background, he'd become a laughingstock among his peers.
Although he didn't care much about his reputation, he wasn't willing to completely tarnish it either.
"Senior, let's begin." Xiao Tianyang's expression turned serious as he stepped forward.
"Alright then." A grin formed at the corners of Dugu Bo's mouth.
The pressure of a Titled Douluo filled the air, overwhelming and suffocating.
"I don't believe he can withstand the coercion of my eighty-level spirit power."
Dugu Bo smirked inwardly.
But Xiao Tianyang simply closed his eyes, channeling his soul power into a golden torrent within his meridians.
"It's only three minutes. Just grit your teeth and endure!"
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