"Hmm?!"
Ye Han and Ling Yuan turned their heads simultaneously, and three figures came into view.
The leader was a middle-aged man with white hair, dressed in green robes.
He exuded a terrifying soul power aura that would make ordinary people tremble.
Behind him were two others, a man and a woman.
The woman was a young girl with exquisite beauty and short, deep purple hair.
She wore a purple miniskirt that accentuated her alluring figure.
Her long legs, exposed to the air, were particularly enticing.
Her pair of eerie green snake-like eyes added a wild charm to her overall demeanor.
As for the man, he was about the same age as the girl, dressed in a blue outfit, looking rather ordinary.
Having watched the anime in his previous life, Ye Han immediately recognized the three of them.
They were Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo; his granddaughter, Dugu Yan; and Yu Tianheng, the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Yu Tianheng!!!
When Ye Han saw Yu Tianheng, he clenched his fists tightly.
His fingertips turned white from the force, and his eyes flashed with cold anger.
His parents had been expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan back then.
That was why they had fled to the far north, only to be hunted down and killed by Tang Hao.
If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had protected his parents back then, this tragedy would never have happened.
As the young master of the clan, Yu Tianheng would have to pay the price for this!
But Ye Han also knew that now was not the time for revenge.
He suppressed his anger and began to think about their purpose.
After a quick analysis, he realized they were here for the Dark Thunder Sub-Dragon.
Based on the timeline, Yu Tianheng should have just reached the 30th level.
Yu Tianheng needed a thunder-attribute spirit ring, and this soul beast was perfect for him.
For normal soul masters, the absorption limit for the third spirit ring is 1,700 years.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul enhances physical strength, so it's normal for him to absorb a 2,000-year spirit ring.
This soul beast was likely injured by them, and morally, it should be returned to them.
But since the one who needs this spirit ring is Yu Tianheng, Ye Han absolutely cannot back down!
"Who are you, and what is your intention?!"
Ling Yuan quickly shielded Ye Han behind her, staring coldly at Dugu Bo.
She could sense that the other party's strength was not inferior to hers and prepared for battle.
"Hmph!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly and stopped in his tracks, his face full of arrogance and dominance:
"I am Dugu Bo! Perhaps you haven't heard of this name."
"But I believe you've heard of my title—Poison Douluo."
"That soul beast was hunted and injured by me first. If you know what's good for you, scram!"
As he spoke, he crossed his arms over his chest, looking down on them with disdain.
Behind him, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan wore the same arrogant expressions, full of contempt.
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Ling Yuan was slightly surprised but then said: "So it's Senior Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. Given your seniority, I should yield to you."
"But... this soul beast's spirit ring is very suitable for my little one here. Could you perhaps make an exception?"
Ye Han also stepped forward, his face filled with determination and refusal to back down.
Ling Yuan's words caused Dugu Bo's pupils to shrink.
What? She knows his reputation and still remains so calm?!
And she's saying this 2,000-year soul beast's spirit ring is for this little kid to absorb?!
"HAHAHAHAHA!"
Before Dugu Bo could react, his granddaughter Dugu Yan burst into laughter, mocking them:
"Are you trying to kill me with laughter? This little brat absorbing a 2,000-year spirit ring?!"
"You must be some country bumpkin from who knows where. I think you're the one who wants to absorb it, right? Stop pretending!"
"Grandpa! Don't be fooled by this country bumpkin. She's just putting on an act to mess with you. Teach her a lesson!"
Beside her, Yu Tianheng also couldn't help but laugh, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
Dugu Bo also felt that he was being made a fool of and became furious, his eyes blazing with anger:
"You insolent brat! How dare you mock me!!!"
In his rage, Dugu Bo stomped his right foot on the ground.
He instantly activated his martial soul, and nine dazzling spirit rings appeared: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black!
"BOOM——!"
A terrifying and violent surge of soul power erupted, spreading out in all directions.
This was the might of a 91st-ranked Titled Douluo.
Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng, feeling this aura, smiled even more smugly.
In their hearts, they had already sentenced Ye Han and Ling Yuan to death!
"Hmm? Only a 91st-ranked Titled Douluo?"
Ling Yuan, who had been tense, suddenly relaxed.
A hint of disdain appeared at the corner of her mouth as she activated her own martial soul.
"SCREECH——!"
A flaming spirit bird appeared with a cry, and nine spirit rings materialized: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black!
Her spirit ring configuration was identical to Dugu Bo's.
But her soul power level was one rank higher than his.
"She... she's also a Titled Douluo!"
Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan's smiles instantly froze.
Dugu Bo's expression also turned grim.
He suddenly remembered that the Spirit Hall had a elder with this martial soul.
So... the person before him could only be that elder from the Spirit Hall!
"Senior Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, shall we give it a try?"
Ling Yuan flicked her fingers, and terrifying flames appeared on her fingertips.
She was one rank higher than her opponent and only needed to protect Ye Han.
Dugu Bo, on the other hand, had to protect two people, putting him at a clear disadvantage.
"Yan Yan, Tian Heng, let's go."
Dugu Bo, knowing he had no chance of winning, decisively chose to leave.
He was also wary of the Spirit Hall's power behind Ling Yuan.
After all, he had refused to join the Spirit Hall years ago and had been hunted for many years.
He might still be on the Spirit Hall's wanted list.
This Spirit Hall elder might not be attacking him now because she was concerned about the little kid.
"Grandpa, we're not leaving!!"
Dugu Yan, recovering from her shock, shouted anxiously:
"She's just a 92nd-ranked Titled Douluo!"
"With Tian Heng and me helping you, killing her isn't impossible!"
"No matter what, that 2,000-year soul beast belongs to Tian Heng!"
Yu Tianheng also nodded, unafraid.
His grandfather, Yu Tianzhen, was also a Titled Douluo and much stronger than her.
How could they be intimidated by a mere 92nd-ranked Titled Douluo?
As they spoke angrily, they glared at Ye Han with resentment.
"Yan Yan, do you know who she is? She's from the Spirit..."
Dugu Bo helplessly prepared to reveal her background.
But before he could finish, Ye Han suddenly stepped forward and said:
"Hmph? You're unhappy that I took your soul beast? If you're unhappy, let's fight!"
"If I win, this 2,000-year soul beast is mine. If I lose, it's yours!"
Although he didn't have any spirit skills, he possessed a 90,000-year head spirit bone.
The spirit bone's skill perfectly countered their beast-type martial souls. It wasn't impossible to suppress them in one move!
The first step in avenging his parents' deaths would begin with defeating the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
His words shocked both Dugu Bo and Ling Yuan.
"Little Han, what are you saying? Take it back!"
Ling Yuan said anxiously, clearly not confident in Ye Han.
But Ye Han gave her a reassuring look.
Yu Tianheng, hearing this, immediately perked up and said eagerly:
"Heh, you said it yourself. Don't go back on your word!"
Dugu Yan also became excited, having disliked this kid from the start, and said: "Tian Heng, why bother? Let me teach him a lesson!"
Ye Han shook his head and smiled nonchalantly:
"No need to argue. You can both come at me."