After a long while, Bibi Dong finally gave the order. It was good to test the waters, but she also left some flexibility in the instructions for the two.
"Go, but be careful. If something seems wrong, I authorize you to abandon the mission."
Bibi Dong's order completely baffled the two. What was this about? Was she implying that the two of them, Titled Douluo, couldn't handle a Soul Elder?
The two felt insulted. Even if the opposing team had that Golden Iron Triangle, rumored to be comparable to a Titled Douluo, they didn't think they would fail.
However, when the two met Bibi Dong's gaze again, they saw a deep sense of apprehension in her profound eyes. They instantly realized that things might not be as simple as they thought.
After bowing in agreement, they left the Papal Hall with complicated feelings.
"Ghost, what's going on?"
"I'm not sure, but it's always good to be careful. I have a feeling it has something to do with the encirclement 14 years ago."
"Hmm?"
Yue Guan's eyes widened. The scene of taking a hammer to the face back then resurfaced in his mind, and he nodded solemnly.
"I understand. Let's go. I'll take care of that Golden Iron Triangle when the time comes."
...
In a valley dozens of kilometers outside Spirit City, the Shrek group was traveling in a dilapidated carriage.
The rickety carriage made Ma Hongjun cry out.
"Dean, didn't we get sponsorships? Do we have to be so stingy? My back is about to break."
"What do you know? Money should be spent wisely. I have to use those sponsorship fees to renovate your Dean Er Long's academy, right?"
"Sigh."
Just as the students were complaining, a terrifying aura came from the valley exit ahead, instantly putting Flander and Liu Erlong on edge.
"Flander, Er Long, what's wrong?"
"Let's go out and see. Someone's coming."
The Golden Iron Triangle got out of the carriage one after another and looked into the distance. They saw two figures standing on the valley ahead.
When he saw the faces of the two, Yu Xiaogang's heart leaped into his throat, because he had already recognized their identities.
The two elders of Spirit Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. In his mind, their purpose for appearing here at this time could only be—
"Tang San, immediately take the students and leave this place."
Hearing this, Tang God King immediately poked his head out of the carriage and glanced over. After seeing the two figures in the distance, he trembled all over. Then, he nodded and immediately turned the carriage around to leave in the opposite direction. Although that was the direction of Spirit City, it was better than staying here and waiting for danger to arrive.
At the same time, he cursed Grandmaster in his heart for being unreliable. Didn't he say that Spirit Hall wouldn't bother him for his sake?
"Tang San, who are those people in front?"
Looking at Tang San, who turned around and ran without saying a word, Dai Mubai and the others had a look of doubt in their eyes.
"The elders of Spirit Hall. They should be here for us. After all, our competition results are quite outstanding, and we don't belong to any major forces."
"Ah!"
"No way, is Spirit Hall so shameless?"
Fatty and Oscar were shocked. They never expected this situation. A hint of doubt flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes, but he didn't delve into it. Anyway, if the sky fell, the Golden Iron Triangle would be there to hold it up!
"I am Flander, paying respects to the two Titled Douluo."
Yue Guan glanced at the three of them and gave Ghost a look. The latter nodded and immediately disappeared.
Grandmaster was anxious, obviously understanding what the other party wanted to do. He quickly stepped forward and cupped his fist at Yue Guan.
"Your Excellency, I have some old friendship with the Pope. Please, for my sake, don't harm those children."
A trace of disdain flashed in Yue Guan's eyes. If the Pope truly valued old friendships, she wouldn't have agreed to their request. So, he mocked:
"How much is your face worth? That's the son of Tang Hao, the sinner who killed the former Pope."
Yu Xiaogang's expression immediately turned ugly. He didn't expect that venomous woman to be so ruthless.
"Does Your Excellency really want to fight to the death? Haotian Douluo might be nearby. Please don't misjudge the situation!"
Failing to appeal to emotions, Grandmaster quickly brought up Tang Hao, hoping to scare Yue Guan away.
But how could a dignified Titled Douluo be threatened by a few words? At worst, they would abandon the operation when Tang Hao arrived. Anyway, they had already received the Pope's approval.
"Hmph, then let me see how you can fight us to a draw."
Flander and the others exchanged glances, seeing the determination in each other's eyes. They suddenly closed the distance between them.
"*Sun and Moon Shine, Golden Transformation, Spirit Fusion Skill: Golden Holy Dragon.*"
Sixteen Spirit Rings rose in sequence, and a majestic dragon's roar echoed through the valley. The golden dragon flew into the air, its eyes fixed on Yue Guan.
This was also the first time he had seen a Three-in-One Spirit Fusion Skill, and there was a hint of interest in his eyes.
"Is this your reliance? The momentum is not bad, let me see how good it is."
Yue Guan raised his right hand, and the Marvelous Chrysanthemum appeared, with two yellow, two purple, and five black nine Spirit Rings rising in sequence.
Having already completed the fusion skill, the three had no way out and could only choose a quick battle, as the Soul Power consumption of the Three-in-One Spirit Fusion Skill was too enormous.
"*Holy Dragon Breath.*"
Flames carrying the power of thunder went straight for Chrysanthemum Douluo, increasing the brightness of the entire valley.
"Not bad, not bad, the appearance is acceptable."
Yue Guan's words were full of ease, obviously not taking the Golden Holy Dragon in front of him seriously.
But it was understandable, after all, in the original work, the three's fusion skill didn't even defeat Dugu Bo, who was just a Titled Douluo-level stepping stone at the time, let alone Chrysanthemum Guan, who was in the middle tier of Titled Douluo.
"*Second Spirit Skill: Appreciating One's Solitary Fragrance.*"
The Marvelous Chrysanthemum emitted a dazzling light, and a circle of golden light enveloped Yue Guan, blocking the incoming flames.
Seeing that the ranged attack was ineffective, the Golden Holy Dragon directly launched a charge at Yue Guan.
Seeing the Holy Dragon crash over, Yue Guan also put away his contempt, after all, Bibi Dong had told them to act carefully before they set off.
"*Seventh Spirit Skill: Spirit Avatar.*"
A huge Chrysanthemum bloomed behind Yue Guan, and the power of Appreciating One's Solitary Fragrance instantly increased, barely blocking the Holy Dragon's impact.
"*Divine Dragon Tail Swing!*"
Having dealt with the defense in front of him, the Golden Holy Dragon directly turned its body, its tail swinging heavily towards Yue Guan.
"Forget it, I won't play with you anymore, lest Ghost really runs into that Tang Hao."
"Ninth Spirit Skill: Chrysanthemum Withers, Wounds Cover the Ground, Petals Fall, Hearts Break."
The enormous Marvelous Chrysanthemum formed behind Yue Guan, creating a giant storm that swept towards the Holy Dragon. Countless petals became terrifying blades, and when they collided with the Holy Dragon's body, they produced a long-lasting metallic clashing sound.
After dozens of seconds of violent attacks, the Golden Holy Dragon could no longer maintain its true form and split into three.
The Golden Iron Triangle flew out in three different directions.
Flander and Liu Erlong spat out blood, while the Grandmaster, with the lowest strength, had already fainted.
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