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"That direction looks like Shrek Academy," Tang Chen muttered, a slight frown on his face as he stared at where the powerful golden light had erupted. "Since that's the case, let's go check it out!"
Dugu Bo immediately curved his mouth into a sly smile. A flash of emerald green light surrounded him, and he effortlessly rose into the air. His spirit power circulated, making the vibrant green light on his body pulse and spread.
"Heh, kid, I can fly. I'll go take a look first," Dugu Bo said, waving a hand at Tang Chen. His figure then blurred into a streak of green light, shooting toward the source of the soaring golden light. He didn't forget to tease the younger man before he vanished. "You just take your time catching up."
Watching the spot where Dugu Bo disappeared, Tang Chen pouted, irritation in his voice. He gently stepped on the ground, but then his body instantly shot toward the nearby rooftop. "As if you're the only one who can fly?" he grumbled.
As he spoke, his right foot suddenly blazed with a dazzling blue-gold light. With a slight tremor, Tang Chen's eyes narrowed, and he transformed into a streak of blue-gold light himself, rocketing toward the direction of the Dragon's roar. His speed was easily a match for Dugu Bo's.
The sky was growing dark, the setting sun a bloody red. One green and one blue, two streaks of light soared through the air like shooting stars.
"Eh? This kid can fly too? Isn't his Spirit the Blue Silver Grass?"
Mid-flight, Dugu Bo noticed the blue figure keeping pace with him. He turned his head, his face full of surprise. After a brief pause, a look of realization crossed his face. "No, could that be a Spirit Bone Skill!?"
A slight frown creased Dugu Bo's brow. "What kind of power is behind this kid? Not only does he have a powerful Titled Douluo protecting himāthat Red Kingābut he also possesses a Spirit Bone. It's a good thing I didn't have any murderous intent towards him back then." His respect for Tang Chen deepened significantly.
"Senior Dugu, why did your speed suddenly drop?" Tang Chen accelerated his own figure, quickly appearing right next to Dugu Bo with a smile.
"Haha, you little freak, you never fail to surprise me. I really didn't expect you to have a Spirit Bone at your age," Dugu Bo replied with a teasing laugh.
"This Spirit Bone was just something this kid obtained by chance, all due to a stroke of good luck," Tang Chen smiled back. Then, he gestured with his chin toward Shrek Academy. "Come on, the show has already started over there, let's speed up."
Dugu Bo's eye twitched, and his face instantly turned a little gloomy. He snorted coldly. "Kid, you're quite bold! How dare you so casually show off something like that? Aren't you afraid of being coveted by others and being killed for your treasure?"
"Aren't you still by my side? With you, the Poison Douluo, here, even if someone is covetous, they'll have to consider if they can survive taking it, right?" Tang Chen retorted. "What's more, you should have witnessed the strength of that Red King before. If there's really someone not afraid of death who dares to come, then let him come."
With that, Tang Chen accelerated once more, rushing ahead first.
"Haha, you do have a point," Dugu Bo smiled and nodded. "With the strength of that Red King, perhaps only those old guys in the Hall of Reverence can contend with him on the entire continent." His body lightly shook, and he followed closely behind Tang Chen.
Conflict at Shrek Academy
At the same time, in front of Shrek Academy, the ground was scarred with deep ravines carved by the Sword Qi released by Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Even the air was heavy with sharp Sword Intent. Not far in front of him, golden light surged into the sky, and an earth-shattering Dragon's roar echoed everywhere. A colossal golden Dragon had appeared, its powerful Aura shaking the surrounding dust into the air.
"Uncle Sword, be careful, this is a Martial Soul Fusion Skill," Ning Fengzhi warned, frowning as he looked at the scene, his voice growing serious.
Hearing this, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression remained stern. His Seven Kill Sword was held horizontally across his chest, and his eyes were as calm as an ancient well. However, his tone held a hint of disdain as he spoke.
"It's only a Martial Soul Fusion Skill performed by two Spirit Saints in their seventies, plus a Spirit Grand Master who hasn't even reached level thirty. While a three-in-one Martial Soul Fusion Skill is indeed terrifying, their foundation is ultimately shallow. They are not to be feared."
In the Spirit Master's world, Martial Soul Fusion Skills are incredibly rare. They require a great stroke of luck and for the participants' Spirits to have immense complementarity to succeed. Fusion Skills performed by three people are rarer still, but once activated, the increase in strength is exponential.
In just a few breaths, Yu Xiaogang's Luo San Pao had expanded to dozens of meters in length. The scales on its back split open, and a pair of huge Dragon wings spread out.
Its originally simple, honest eyes now radiated power, and like its body, they had turned completely golden. At this moment, Luo San Pao was no longer the pig-like or dog-like creature from before; it had transformed into a majestic, resplendent golden giant Dragon.
"So what if it's a golden giant Dragon? Today, I'll beat you like a worm!"
With a cold shout, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's third spirit ring, which was purple, suddenly lit up. "Third Spirit Ability, Sword Wings Soaring!"
The next moment, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand flew out horizontally. Its blade served as a platform, instantly lifting his body into the air. Sword Douluo's figure was now like lightning, flying through the air on his Seven Kill Sword. His Aura was incomparably sharp, and he shot toward the golden giant Dragon at an incredible speed.
"This guy's speed is too fast! Everyone, be careful!" Yu Xiaogang's face suddenly changed as he watched Sword Douluo flying like a flash of light on his sword. A chill ran down his spine, and he knew they were in trouble. He shouted in a deep voice, his hands rapidly clasping together in front of his chest. A golden light flashed in his eyes, and then he pushed his hands fiercely forward.
The golden giant Dragon's eyes glowed brightly, and it let out an earth-shattering roar. Its massive body shook violently, carrying a monstrous golden light, and furiously moved to meet Sword Douluo's attack.
"Hmph, take this sword!"
Upon seeing the Dragon rush toward him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's gaze was icy, showing no fear at all. Just as he was about to collide with the golden giant Dragon, his fifth spirit ring lit up, emitting an inky black light. This was accompanied by an extreme Sword Intent that instantly erupted.
"Fifth Spirit Ability, Mighty Quake!"
The next second, Sword Douluo raised his hand, spread his five fingers, and suddenly clenched them into a fist. The Seven Kill Sword beneath his feet immediately transformed into a streak of light, whistling as it flew into his palm. The moment he gripped the hilt, his entire presence surged. His Sword Intent pierced the sky, as if he meant to tear apart heaven and earth itself.
"Slash!"
Accompanied by a low, cold shout, Sword Douluo swung his sword fiercely. Immediately, a massive Sword Qi, spanning the heavens and the earth, whistled out, seemingly intent on cleaving the very Void Realm. That Sword Qi was unbelievably sharp, carrying a destructive force, and it slashed furiously toward the golden giant Dragon.