Chapter 206: Dragon

206. Chapter 206: Dragon's Roar Shocks the Setting Sun

In the lounge of Team One of the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

"Soul Emperor?" Tang San whispered, a feeling of helplessness welling up inside him. He turned to Yu Xiao Gang and asked, "Teacher, is Duguyan really a Soul Emperor? How can she cultivate so quickly?"

Upon hearing this, the members of Original Slake all stared intensely at Yu Xiao Gang. Compared with Duguyan, they hardly resembled the monsters people spoke of; they seemed more like ordinary folk.

They had originally thought Yu Tianyun was already perverse enough, but now it seemed Duguyan was no less, even more astonishing.

Only a few members of the Original Royal Battle Squad behaved relatively normally, because they knew that as early as four years ago, Duguyan had already left them far behind, making it easier for them to accept the news that Duguyan is a Soul Emperor.

Nevertheless, they couldn't help feeling some bitterness; at first everyone started from the same line, but one day the other side suddenly left everyone far behind, and no one would feel fine about that.

They also turned their gaze to Yu Xiao Gang, hoping to get the answer from this self‑proclaimed all‑knowing master.

"I think I know the reason," Yu Xiao Gang said, and indeed he had a few guesses.

He had served as a librarian in the Spirit Hall for several years, and many records were thoroughly memorized.

He could say with certainty that even with innate full soul power, no one could cultivate at Duguyan's speed unless they possessed a god‑level martial soul like a six‑winged angel.

However, he had already learned about Duguyan's martial soul from Qin Ming and others: it had merely evolved from a Bìlín Snake into the so‑called Bìlín Poison Dragon, which hardly qualified as a god‑level martial soul.

Thus, he naturally associated it with the top‑grade medicinal herb that Yu Tianyun had given him.

That herb had allowed him to break his shackles and advance to Soul Elder, so Duguyan must have also taken a similar herb—perhaps even rarer than his—otherwise her martial soul wouldn't have evolved.

Then, with a look as if holding a wisdom pearl, Yu Xiao Gang said calmly, "Duguyan must have taken the top‑grade herb, and in fact everyone of them did; otherwise they couldn't have cultivated faster than you of the same age."

"Top‑grade herb?" Tang San was startled; as an herb expert, he knew it better than anyone.

Soon, he formed his own conjecture, thinking silently, "No, a top‑grade herb couldn't have this effect; they must have taken Immortal Herbs!"

"So that means Yu Tianyun, who reached Level 48 at fifteen, must have taken Immortal Herbs too? Duguyan, and the contestants from the Blue Tyrant Academy are all his women, which means Yu Tianyun has had at least eight Immortal Herbs?"

Thinking this, Tang San felt a nameless fury rise, "Damn, you treacherous heavens, why are you so unfair!"

Tang San shouted inwardly.

In his view, Yu Tianyun was squandering a treasure; Duguyan originally only possessed the advanced martial soul Bìlín Snake, so what right did she have to take Immortal Herbs? If he took them, the effect would surely be better, after all he was a one‑in‑a‑million Dual Birth Martial Soul prodigy!

The more Tang San thought, the more sour he felt; why did all the good things belong to Yu Tianyun while he got nothing?

Suddenly, Tang San's eyes lit up; he recalled Yu Xiao Gang's sudden breakthrough to Soul Elder two years ago.

Originally Yu Xiao Gang hadn't mentioned it, and Tang San hadn't cared much, assuming Yu Xiao Gang had been stuck for over a decade and finally burst forth.

Now it seemed likely that Yu Xiao Gang also took Immortal Herbs.

"Not simple at all, secretly taking Immortal Herbs behind my back! Giving such a waste these herbs is even more wasteful than giving Duguyan them; they keep saying it's for my own good, so why don't they give them to me? Besides, Yu Tianyun already has so many Immortal Herbs; getting a few more isn't impossible. You, Yu Xiao Gang, are his uncle; perhaps you could obtain a few for me," Tang San said, his gaze burning as he looked at Yu Xiao Gang, thinking this.

Yu Xiao Gang didn't realize Tang San had so many inner dramas, assuming Tang San was just craving those herbs, which wasn't entirely wrong; Tang San indeed craved them, and Dai Mubai, Shi Mo, Shi Mo and others also craved them, even he himself.

He wanted to obtain one for Tang San and his fellow students, and also get another for himself.

From the martial soul fusion technique he formed with Fland and Liu Erlong, he knew his own martial soul originated from a malignant mutation of a Golden Sacred Dragon.

If he could also evolve his martial soul into a Golden Sacred Dragon like Duguyan, he wouldn't have to bear the label of a waste, and perhaps his Dong'er could return to his side.

But…

Obtaining herbs for them was extremely difficult; his own herb had been forced upon him, so how could Yu Tianyun possibly give Tang San and his group any herbs?

Yu Xiao Gang couldn't help but feel a headache, but regardless, he wanted to try again.

"If I later shed my status and plead, perhaps Tianyun will feel compassion and agree," Yu Xiao Gang thought.

Thus, he said calmly, "Xiao San, don't worry; regarding the herbs, I'll find a way for you."

"Thank you, teacher," Tang San felt a joy; given Yu Xiao Gang's status as Yu Tianyun's paternal uncle, he thought it highly likely to obtain Immortal Herbs.

But Dai Mubai and the others gave Yu Xiao Gang a strange look. "Yu Xiao Gang, you're so generous? Using your family's resources to cultivate us?"

They silently prayed that no one like Yu Xiao Gang would appear in their families, yet they hoped he could produce those herbs; who doesn't like a free ride?

Of course, they didn't have much hope; as long as the Lan Dian Ba Wang Sect wasn't foolish, they wouldn't give Yu Xiao Gang any herbs.

"Alright, stop overthinking, let's watch the match first. Knowing yourself and the opponent ensures a hundred battles without peril," Yu Xiao Gang said calmly, his gaze already shifting to the arena.

"Sisters, finish early and go back soon," Duguyan said lightly, then a brilliant emerald glow burst from her, and emerald‑green angular dragon scales floated from her body.

In the blink of an eye, the light faded, and Duguyan transformed into a humanoid tyrannosaur over 2.5 meters tall, her muscles clearly defined, her fierce aura bearing down on the Elephant Armor Academy team.

Hu Yanli twitched the corner of his mouth, "What? Are you a control‑type Soul Master? Whose control‑type Soul Master is this fierce? It's even more violent than the Blue Electric Tyrannosaur Weapon Soul."

The other women immediately released their martial souls, each at least Soul Ancestor level with robust soul power, putting great pressure on the Elephant Armor Academy team, each breaking into cold sweat.

However, though they were shocked, they didn't stare dumbfounded.

The seven simultaneously let out a roar and shed their clothes.

In the next moment, with their martial souls possessed, their already massive bodies grew even larger; the previously slack flesh tightened into exaggerated, terrifying muscles, their skin shimmering with a metallic sheen like granite.

Strangely, their noses elongated, their upper lips curled, and two one‑foot‑long fangs shot out.

A living elephant‑head humanoid! Among the seven, the three in the middle—Hu Yanli and two others—each had two Yellow and two Purple Soul Rings (four total), while the four beside them each had two Yellow and one Purple (three total).

Their enlarged bodies gave the Elephant Armor Academy's seven a slight sense of relief, and Hu Yanli said gravely, "Brothers, form the formation."

Although winning was impossible, it was still necessary to struggle; they wanted to delay as much as possible so as not to be too shameful.

At Hu Yanli's command, the seven hulks of the Elephant Armor Academy quickly gathered, forming a back‑to‑back formation.

Immediately after, their first and second Soul Rings flashed in succession.

The Elephant Armor Sect, like other ancient sects, has its first three Soul Ring skills essentially fixed, so their soul techniques aren't secret. The first soul technique is Defense Amplification; the second is Strength Amplification.

Under the two soul techniques, the skin of the seven meat‑mountains of the Elephant Armor Academy team developed a layer of crystalline glaze, boosting defense noticeably; their stature rose again, muscles swelled further, and clearly their strength increased considerably.

After this series of actions, the seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy team instantly breathed a sigh of relief; they felt this should allow them to hold out for a while, and no matter how you look at it, they wouldn't be instantly annihilated like the Tian Dou Royal Team.

Duguyan's mouth curved slightly; just as she was about to turn and say something, she saw Yang Ruolin beside her clench the right hand that held the Broken Soul Gun, veins bulging, her body trembling slightly.

"Is this girl scared?" Duguyan wondered.

Yang Ruolin, of course, wasn't scared; she trembled with excitement and agitation.

To her, those of the Elephant Armor Sect were like sandbags as durable as Shi Mo and Shi Mo, and there were seven of them.

When striking others she still feared Ye Lingling's healing might be untimely, so she kept her force restrained, just as when she fought Dai Mubai she feared a direct thrust would pierce Dai Mubai with a transparent hole.

This restrained fighting style leaves her displeased, but for a Soul Master of the Elephant Armor Sect she has no such worries; where else could one find such a premium sandbag?

Duguyan was wondering when she heard Yang Ruolin's impatient voice: "Sister Duguyan, issue the attack order now!"

"Oh!" Duguyan instantly understood, "Then follow the original plan and attack directly."

"Hmm… (six times)" the women answered together.

Immediately, Yang Ruolin charged forward, Duguyan followed closely, and Zhu Zhu Yun and Zhu Zhuqing also went after them, but the two moved faster, directly surpassing Yang Ruolin and Duguyan and taking the lead.

Their plan was simple: against a team like the Elephant Armor Academy, just brute‑force it; no need for tactics or formations.

The Nine Treasures are famous, the first is Strength!

The Nine Treasures are famous, the third is Soul!

The first and third Soul Rings lit up; under Ning Rongrong's left‑hand gesture, eight colored beams burst out at once, each cloaking the four battle Soul Masters, such as Duguyan, in light.

Originally Zhu Zhu Yun and Zhu Zhuqing were more suited for speed boosts, but the Elephant Armor Academy team's speed was already low, and their formation clearly intended to endure, so Ning Rongrong granted them all strength and soul power enhancements, making their attacks stronger.

Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong stood at the rear; Ye Lingling, focusing on the Nine‑heart Begonia, stared ahead, ready to heal the allies at any moment.

Bai Chenxiang stood motionless in front of Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling, looking somewhat idle.

She had little advantage against the seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy team; although her Sharp‑tailed Swallow martial soul now had an ice attribute, giving it some attack power, against the Diamond Mammoth Elephant soul beast it still seemed rather feeble.

Meanwhile, the fellow swift‑attack duo Zhu Zhu Yun and Zhu Zhuqing had far stronger attack power, so the task of protecting the two minor supports fell onto her.

As the two colored lights enveloped them, a warm energy surged from their limbs and bones; the four sprinting participants instantly felt their bodies filled with power, and their internal soul power boiled upward like a raging torrent.

Their strength and soul power were amplified by fifty percent, instantly feeling a great boost, and the aura they exuded grew fiercer.

Ding—ding—ding… the big and small cats were the first to reach the Elephant Armor Academy team, a rapid series of crisp sounds continuously emanated from the seven.

Hu Yanli and his companions couldn't see the two cats clearly, only feeling excruciating pain on their bodies, and hurried to protect vital points.

Then Yang Ruolin and Duguyan arrived, the dark long spear and cyan Dragon Claw also rushed forward.

Hu Yanli could see the two attacks clearly, and precisely because they could see them, they realized how terrifying they were; besides themselves, they feared none of their teammates could block them.

"Clang! Clang!" Hu Yanli quickly displayed the head Soul Bone, braced themselves and thrust forward, and the arena instantly rang with two teeth‑aching metallic clangs.

Indeed, even with Soul Bone protection, after taking the two attacks head‑on, Hu Yanli spat out a mouthful of blood, felt terrible, and was injured.

But there was nothing they could do; if their teammates tried to block, they'd likely be eliminated outright.

Of course, their teammates weren't much better; the two little kittens' attack power wasn't weak, and their strikes were extremely cunning, targeting weak spots, quickly covering the body with bloodstains.

Hu Yanli also considered counter‑attacking, but the Elephant Armor Academy team was too cumbersome, and the opponent's speed was too fast; if they dispersed to attack, they'd miss and waste soul power, collapsing even faster.

Thus, when they saw the opponent fully mobilized, they decided to group together and resist hard; though painful, the endurance time was relatively longer.

In this way, the battle became four people fighting seven sandbags; whenever a sandbag broke, the match ended.

However, the audience didn't lose interest; as long as beautiful women fight, they love to watch.

……

While Hu Yanli and the others were taking hits.

In the Ice and Fire Dual‑Form Eye, the golden egg that had been silent for over twenty days finally stirred.

Suddenly, Dugubo felt that the powerful suction drawing in the world's Qi seemed to be weakening.

Their spirit revived, they stared intently at the golden egg, awaiting Yu Tianyun's appearance.

As the world's Qi gradually calmed, the clouds in the sky turned into spirals, encircling the valley.

The light on the golden egg gradually contracted, and the energy fluctuations slowly subsided.

Soon after, the golden egg completely lost its brilliance, as if it had become a lifeless object.

Dugubo's heart rose to the throat; they knew that under normal circumstances, Yu Tianyun would emerge soon.

Finally, after a slight tremor, the golden egg suddenly flared brightly, the intense golden light blinded Dugubo, and a thunderous dragon roar echoed through the clouds, shaking the entire Sunset Forest.

At that moment, every soul beast in the forest froze, then hurriedly crawled on the ground as if worshipping an emperor, bowing toward the Ice and Fire Dual‑Form Eye, their eyes flashing with awe.

Meanwhile, the Soul Masters in the Sunset Forest all felt horrified, a heavy pressure weighing on their hearts, and they all wanted to flee.

Everyone subconsciously thought that a terrifying 100,000‑year‑old dragon soul beast must have appeared in the Sunset Forest.

A 100,000‑year‑old soul beast, or a dragon soul beast—what does that even mean? It must be unbeatable even for Super Douluo, yet it showed up in a Sunset Forest where the strongest soul beasts don't exceed 50,000 years.

If these little Karami are discovered, won't they be wiped out in one swipe? Better to leave quickly. (End of chapter)