Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Heavenly Dao Umbrella, Seven Kills Annihilation

Chapter 128 The little golden retriever, feeling utterly hopeless, feels like he'll live his whole life in someone's shadow.
In the Colosseum.

A robust spirit beast makes its appearance.

Its golden-red mane shone with a kingly aura under the sunlight, its venomous eyes sweeping over the soul masters, occasionally letting out a low growl that trembled.

Its sheer killing aura alone is enough to chill people to the bone.

"Hiss... It's actually this guy, [Zero]?!"

"Is that the 40,000-year-old Lion King Zero? It's said that at least a dozen Soul Emperors have died at its hands."

"I didn't expect them to release this spirit beast. I wonder which brave warrior dares to challenge it."

Jiang Nian raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

You dare to capture a 40,000-year-old soul beast? Are you kidding me?

Aren't you afraid of going on a rampage?
He had just sensed the situation and discovered that there was only one Soul Saint guarding it.

If this Demon Ridge Golden Lion really goes berserk, even that Soul Saint might not be able to keep it under control.

Those people who are close together, aren't they just like a buffet?

Jiang Nian watched as the three Soul Emperors stepped onto the fighting cage. According to the host's explanation, Lion King Zero was too strong, so three Soul Emperors were sent out to fight.

Even so, not many people dared to suppress those three Soul Emperors.

"Xiao Jiang, are you going to bet?"

"I'm not pressing anymore."

Qian Renxue's lips curled into a smile. Since not many people were betting on those three Soul Emperors, if she won, wouldn't she make several times her initial investment?

When the time comes, we'll definitely be able to outdo him!
Stud!

She's going to use those 25,000 gold soul coins to achieve a resounding victory!

No one can stop her!

"Hmph~ This time, I'm determined to win!"

"Yeah, if you lose again, you'll lose your underwear."

The little golden retriever got angry and started punching him.

Even if it's gone, I'm still going to put it on this guy's face!
I'd rather be bored to death!
Jiang Nian quietly left with 200,000 gold soul coins in his hand. One should not be too greedy; when it's time to leave, one should leave.

Otherwise, you'll end up like Qian Renxue, slowly losing all your initial investment.

soon.

The battle began.

The three Soul Emperors coordinated quite well, performing well in offense, defense, and restraint, clearly showing they had honed their skills for a long time.

Even so, they didn't gain any advantage.

Instead, Lion King Zero found an opening and randomly severely injured an enemy.

After reading it, Qian Renxue couldn't help but curse under her breath, while hoping for a miracle to happen.

Unfortunately, not everyone is Daigo.

In the brief exchange, Lion King Zero's attacks grew increasingly powerful, causing the three Soul Emperors to retreat steadily and risk losing at any moment.

The little golden retriever won't go anymore; it's a waste of time anyway.

Now I understand, gamblers will only end up bankrupt.

She's really drunk!

Why am I so unlucky?
Logically speaking, they should have been able to turn the tide, right?

Seeing this, Jiang Nian smiled and tapped her head with his fan, causing the girl's almond-shaped eyes to widen instantly.

The hair on his body seemed to be standing on end.

"Don't rush, how can you give up until the very last second?"

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes, tossed her head back, and looked utterly dejected: "Xiao Jiang, I feel like I've been set up."

"Xiao Jiang, could it be you? Did you influence them with your mental power?"

Jiang Nian pinched her cheek expressionlessly, with a slight bounce sound: "How could that be? I was just lucky."

"oh···"

Qian Renxue rubbed her cheeks, which he had pinched red, her bright eyes flashing with doubt, as if something was not quite right.

Just now, I clearly saw a fleeting glint of silver in Xiao Jiang's pupils.

Is it an illusion?
Jiang Nian silently sipped his tea, inwardly lamenting that he hadn't placed a bet this time. Otherwise, it would have been ridiculous if he'd been found out...

Using a little cheat doesn't count as not using it, and not turning it off doesn't count as using it either.

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As time goes by.

The three Soul Emperor contestants were already covered in wounds, and the 40,000-year-old Demon Ridge Golden Lion seemed to have an even stronger killing intent.

Even the onlookers watching from afar felt a sense of dread.

"We admit defeat!"

After saying that, Lion King Zero pounced and swung his sharp claws, tearing the Soul Master in front of him to shreds on the spot.

His entire body was split in two, and blood flowed freely.

The other two Soul Emperors were alarmed by the sight and rushed outside, not caring about anything else at this point, their lives were the priority!

"Xiao Jiang, it seems like there's really no chance now." Qian Renxuexin was already dead. She thought about how Jiang Nian had just earned 100,000 while she had lost 100,000.

Rounding it off, they neither made a profit nor a loss!
Yes, it is like that.

"This shows you're not suited to manage money. From now on, I'll manage the money, understand?"

"Mmm! I understand." Qian Renxue swung her legs with a grin, propped her head up with her hands, and secretly peeked at him.

So Xiao Jiang had already thought about married life so early on...
Hehe, looks like he's not so stupid after all.

But what did I just promise?

Never mind, with him around, why bother thinking?
duang!

The sound of glass hitting the glass interrupted Qian Renxue's reverie. She immediately got up and looked to her side, only to find that Jiang Nian was no longer there.

Look down.

The boy holding the umbrella was standing on the void, looking down at the rampaging Demon Ridge Golden Lion.

A silver halo emanated from him, and the Heavenly Umbrella slowly rotated.

His lips moved slightly, but his voice remained calm and still.

"Sixth Soul Skill: Time Stop".

The Golden Lion of Demon Ridge remained eerily still, as if time itself had stopped flowing, and only he was moving upstream.

Qian Renxue also realized what was happening and quickly joined the group.

Now that its body is immobilized, it's the perfect opportunity to kill it.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Holy Sword!"

The golden holy sword, wreathed in blazing flames, fell from the sky and pierced straight into the head of the Demon Ridge Golden Lion.

Keng!
The sword pierced through, and blood splattered.

Once the time stop ended, its movements became even more frantic, nothing more than a death throes.

Jiang Nian watched quietly until he collapsed to the ground, barely alive, before turning his gaze to the only Soul Saint in the arena.

"Your Highness... Your Highness the Holy Son."

"I'm very sorry for the trouble I've caused you. I will take full responsibility for the innocent injuries sustained today..."

Jiang Nian put away the Heavenly Dao Umbrella and calmly asked, "What does what's behind you represent?"

"Huh? I..." Zhou Kai hesitated, lowering his eyes, unsure whether he should speak.

"You have three seconds."

Jiang Nian fiddled with the umbrella, not even glancing at him.

Zhou Kai gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and answered cautiously, "It's...it's the Star Luo Royal Family..."

"The royal family..."

Jiang Nian stopped asking questions and then set the Demon Ridge Golden Lion's body ablaze. Seeing that no soul bone exploded, he turned his gaze to Qian Renxue, who had arrived.

"By the way, should we count the three Soul Emperors as winners this time?"

"In that case, with odds of one to six, give 15 gold soul coins to the girl next to me."

Zhou Kai quickly took out 200,000 gold soul coins and respectfully handed them to Qian Renxue.

Jiang Nian didn't say much. After picking up his own things, he took her hand and left.

It seems the two of them were merely spectators...
(End of this chapter)