Chapter 9: Challenging the Poison Douluo, the True Phoenix Secret Art Appears

If he were to be pulled into a dream or illusion like the Chief Black Demon, he would have no power to resist.

Prince Xuexing sneered, his gaze sweeping over Chief Meng Shenji like a blade, his tone carrying unquestionable majesty: "Chief Meng Shenji, do not forget, at the Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Master Academy, this Prince is the direct administrator and holds the power of personnel decisions!!"

Chief Meng Shenji's face sank, his fists clenched tight, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

"You!"

As the Chief Committee Member of the academy, he was usually respected by others; when had he ever been threatened to his face like this?

However, Prince Xuexing's status was what it was; even if he was furious inside, he dared not act rashly.

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, Zhexian stepped forward slowly, his expression remaining indifferent.

He then bowed slightly, his tone calm: "Since the Prince has doubts about this junior's strength, this junior is willing to accept a test. I wonder how the Prince intends to test me?"

Seeing Zhexian take the initiative to accept the challenge, a flash of smugness crossed Prince Xuexing's eyes.

He lifted his chin, his tone arrogant: "Since Chief Meng Shenji says your strength is comparable to a Title Douluo, then spar with the Poison Venerable. If you can last three moves under him, this Prince will acknowledge you have the qualifications to serve as a teacher. If you cannot, then get out of the Tiandou Royal Academy immediately, and you shall never be allowed to step foot inside again!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed.

It was obvious that the Prince was targeting Zhexian!

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan immediately stood up to object: "Grandfather, this is unfair! How old is Teacher Zhexian? How can you let him spar with you?"

Dugu Bo's brows furrowed slightly, and he felt some hesitation in his heart. Although he had doubts about Zhexian's strength, he did not wish to bully the young, especially under the eyes of everyone.

However, Prince Xuexing's attitude was firm, and he found it difficult to refuse directly.

Zhexian, however, remained as usual, smiling slightly: "Since the Prince has such refined interest, I shall naturally accompany you. However, let the spar end at the point of contact; I ask that the senior show mercy."

Dugu Bo, who had been in a dilemma, now stepped out of his predicament, and he couldn't help but feel a sliver of goodwill toward Zhexian.

He then nodded and said in a deep voice: "Very well, since that is the case, let us spar. Rest assured, this old man has his own sense of propriety."

Prince Xuexing snorted coldly and waved his hand: "Then let us begin; don't waste time."

The crowd retreated one after another, clearing an open space for the two.

Dugu Bo walked slowly to the center of the field, his soul power surging throughout his body, all nine rings appearing at once, and the pressure of a Title Douluo instantly enveloped the entire scene.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

The nine soul rings emitted terrifying fluctuations.

Everyone present felt their breathing hitch, as if even the air had become heavy.

However, Zhexian's expression remained as usual, as if that pressure had no effect on him at all.

This time, he did not take out his Jade Flute.

Zhexian stood quietly in place, his right hand behind his back, while a pink Lotus Flower slowly emerged in the palm of his left hand.

The flower was delicate and dripping with beauty, as if it contained endless vitality, yet in an instant, the petals began to wither, turning into specks of starlight, followed by the ignition of blazing flames.

The flames rose, and with a phoenix cry, it was as if a phoenix had appeared, finally condensing into a massive True Phoenix Shadow behind Zhexian.

The True Phoenix Shadow spread its wings and soared, wreathed in flames, and the scorching aura instantly swept across the entire field.

The surrounding air seemed to be ignited, the temperature rose sharply, and even the ground began to grow slightly hot.

The crowd was forced back repeatedly by this powerful flame, their faces filled with shock.

Dugu Bo's expression also changed slightly. His Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor martial soul was cold in nature and feared this kind of supreme-yang, supreme-fierce flame the most.

He could clearly feel that the power contained within that True Phoenix Shadow was actually suppressing his martial soul. This suppression did not come from the soul power level, but from a natural restraint in the martial soul attributes.

"This... is this Twin Martial Souls?!" someone couldn't help but exclaim.

"Teacher Zhexian is actually a Twin Martial Souls user!" Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes widened; this type of martial soul was a great restraint to her Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor.

And both of Teacher Zhexian's martial souls were extremely terrifying!

"This... how is this possible!! This brat is actually a Twin Martial Souls user." Prince Xuexing's mouth twitched fiercely several times.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a trace of regret, but since things had reached this point, he could only bite the bullet and continue watching.

Twin Martial Souls were extremely rare in the world of Soul Masters, and every Soul Master who possessed Twin Martial Souls was a gifted existence.

And Zhexian's True Phoenix Shadow was completely different from the previous Jade Flute martial soul; it was clearly two completely different martial souls.

Dugu Bo took a deep breath, a flash of gravity in his eyes. He said in a deep voice: "Young man, I did not expect you to possess Twin Martial Souls; no wonder you have such talent. However, this old man will not admit defeat easily!"

Before his voice faded, Dugu Bo's ninth soul ring suddenly lit up, and the Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor shadow appeared once again, the massive snake body coiling behind him, emitting a cold, chilling aura.

However, that cold aura began to gradually dissipate under the burning of the True Phoenix Flame.

Zhexian smiled slightly, his tone still indifferent: "Senior, please."

Dugu Bo said no more; with a wave of his hands, the Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor shadow lunged fiercely at Zhexian.

However, the True Phoenix Shadow let out a clear, resonant cry, and with a flap of its wings, the blazing flames turned into a wall of fire, blocking the Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor shadow outside.

Sss—

The flames and the cold aura intertwined, emitting a "sss" sound.

If it weren't for the two of them suppressing their offensive power, the water vapor generated just now would have been enough to evaporate this group of juniors like Yu Tianheng... (Is that correct?)

Seeing his Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor shadow blocked by the True Phoenix Flame, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with gravity.

He knew well that his martial soul attribute was restrained by the opponent; if he continued to fight with his martial soul, it would be difficult to win. However, as a Title Douluo, how could he easily admit defeat?

"Good brat, you really have some skills!" Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his hands quickly forming seals, and the soul power around his body surged once again.

His fifth soul ring shone with a blinding light.

"Fifth soul skill—Green Phosphorus Snake Emperor Ball!"

Following Dugu Bo's low shout, his arms swung out violently, and two dark green poison balls lunged toward Zhexian like giant pythons.

Wherever those poison balls passed, the air seemed to be corroded, emitting a "hissing" sound, and even the ground was eroded into deep gullies.

Seeing this, Zhexian's expression remained indifferent, only the True Phoenix Shadow behind him flapped its wings violently, and the blazing flames turned into a wall of fire, blocking the poison mist outside.

Dugu Bo had clearly underestimated the power of the True Phoenix Flame.

The poison mist and the flames intertwined, emitting a "sss" sound, and a pungent odor permeated the air.

(High-temperature sterilization... it is normal for there to be a smell.)

"Senior's poison is indeed formidable." Zhexian smiled slightly, his left hand waving gently, and the True Phoenix Shadow suddenly soared into the sky, transforming into a blazing pillar of fire that shot straight into the clouds.

Within the pillar of fire, the True Phoenix Shadow let out a resonant cry, then suddenly swooped down, heading straight for Dugu Bo.

"True Phoenix Claw!"

(End of chapter)