Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Xian Lin'er snorted coldly, and with a swift movement, she broke through Yan Shaozhe's soul power protection circle, hovering in mid-air.

Yan Shaozhe said to Ye Qi'an and Huo Yuhao, "You two are behind me, you just need to watch."

Ye Qi'an and Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement, "Okay."

At the same moment, Ye Qi'an also channeled his soul power into the dragon scale necklace around his neck, and the light flashed and disappeared.

The thick, dark cloud moved faster and faster, its immense size becoming increasingly apparent as it drew closer. Gradually, the black cloud coalesced in the sky into the shape of a gigantic tiger's head, and a deep, resonant voice rang out: "Yan Shaozhe, do you still remember your old friend?"

Yan Shaozhe narrowed his eyes slightly: "Zhang Peng, you're still alive? Are you planning to let this old man finish you off today?"

"Yan Shaozhe, your mouth is still as foul as ever. Today I'll see who's really taking whom in."

The enormous dark cloud tiger head let out a deafening roar, and a terrifying pressure instantly erupted, covering the four of them like a tidal wave.

Just then, Xian Lin'er moved. She let out a long howl and soared into the sky in a flash.

Intense blue flames burst forth from her body. Xian Lin'er's body was growing taller. In the blink of an eye, she had grown to over five meters tall. She also wore a layer of blue armor. In addition, the appearance of nine spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—rising from her feet gave her an even more heroic and battle-ready aura.

"Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er?" Zhang Peng's voice suddenly turned strange. "Didn't you two break up? How come you're still with that hypocrite Yan Shaozhe?"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Xian Lin'er was furious. She grabbed at the air with her right hand, and a blue flame burst forth instantly, and a spear immediately appeared in her hand.

Xian Lin'er pointed her spear forward, and a deafening dragon roar burst from her mouth. In an instant, azure flames suddenly blazed up, transforming into a giant dragon head that crashed into the black tiger cloud. Large swaths of the dark cloud vanished in the azure flames.

"What a magnificent flying Valkyrie!" The deep voice roared, and the dark clouds suddenly dissipated, revealing Zhang Peng's figure appearing out of thin air.

It was an old man dressed in black, standing on a black cloud. His skin was also very dark, and his eyebrows were uneven, making him quite distinctive. On his forehead was a large black "king" character. In contrast to his deep voice, he was very thin.

"Zhang Peng, how dare you show your face in the mortal realm! Have you forgotten how Elder Mu let you go back then?" Xian Lin'er pointed her spear forward, questioning her angrily.

Zhang Peng said in a deep voice, "I was never born during Elder Mu's lifetime. Now that Elder Mu is gone, and the light of death has gone out, my freedom has been restricted for so many years. Now no one can restrict me anymore, so I must be reborn. Considering our past acquaintance, I will not make things difficult for you and Yan Shaozhe. You can leave now, but leave those two boys behind."

Xian Lin'er's eyes flashed with cold light: "Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? I'd like to see what gives you the right to tell us to get lost."

With that, she shouted and her body flashed through the air like a bolt of blue lightning, appearing in front of Zhang Peng in the next instant. Her spear pointed forward, and a thunderous roar echoed in mid-air. A huge blue dragon's shadow flashed behind Xian Lin'er, and the tip of her spear was already in front of Scorpion Tiger Douluo.

Zhang Peng clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and a black ball of light immediately appeared in his palms. Two yellow, two purple, and five black soul rings quickly rose from his feet, each emitting a halo in turn. The black ball of light blocked Xian Lin'er's spear.

In an instant, the entire space seemed to collapse. Huo Yuhao, who was standing to the side, felt a moment of mental confusion, and the sky suddenly darkened.

The battle continued, and Zhang Peng was starting to struggle under Xian Lin'er's relentless pressure. Suddenly, the dark clouds in the air contracted, and Zhang Peng's body swelled up dramatically, transforming into a giant black tiger in an instant. He had unleashed his Martial Soul True Form. The black tiger he transformed into was over fifteen meters long, with its tail held high and a hook gleaming with dark light.

The dark clouds that were originally in the sky had now all reached his feet, and his dark purple eyes were radiating a fierce light. He opened his mouth and let out a roar.

Amidst the expanding sonic boom, countless shrieks echoed in mid-air, and clusters of dark shadows continuously emerged from the clouds beneath him, transforming into various forms of soul beasts that pounced on Xian Lin'er with mournful cries.

By this time, half the sky had turned black, with streaks of blue lightning flashing continuously. Yan Shaozhe suddenly looked in one direction and said calmly, "Since you're here, why are you hiding? Come out. I told you, Zhang Peng alone doesn't have the confidence to deal with me and Lin'er."

"As expected of the Dragon God Douluo's disciple. Excellent perception!"

An aged voice rang out, and suddenly a crack appeared in mid-air, from which a figure emerged.

Also an old man, but compared to Scorpion Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng, the old man was taller, with his silver hair neatly combed, long eyebrows hanging down on both sides of his face, and his hands behind his back. He just floated quietly in mid-air without releasing any soul power fluctuations. However, the soul power fluctuations released by Xian Lin'er and Zhang Peng in their battle not far away would dissipate on their own ten meters away from his body, and could not spread to him at all.

Yan Shaozhe's expression turned serious. Given his age and status as the dean of the Martial Soul Department at Shrek Academy, he had seen most of the renowned Title Douluos on the continent. However, he not only sensed extreme danger from the old man in front of him, but also could not recognize who he was.

Seeing Yan Shaozhe's cautious gaze, the old man smiled slightly and said, "I am Long Xiaoyao. I wonder if you remember me?"

Long Xiaoyao? Upon hearing this name, Yan Shaozhe's body suddenly trembled. A person came to mind, and the ease on his face vanished completely. He never expected that such a powerful figure would appear among the strongmen that Jing Hongchen had sent to intercept them.

"Senior Long, I heard from my teacher that you and my teacher were once close friends. Although you possess the Black Dragon Martial Soul, you are an upright and incorruptible person. What is this all about today...?"

Long Xiaoyao shook his head and said, "Today, for Mu En's sake, I will spare your lives."

Yan Shaozhe's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said with a wry smile, "Senior Long, are you really going to bully the weak?"

Long Xiaoyao said, "I have been entrusted with this task, so I must be loyal to it. Here's what we'll do: you take three of my attacks, then hand over the ring from that little guy's hand, and then hand over the little guy with the mask. Then you can leave, and I'll spare your lives. But that girl will have to stay here."

Yan Shaozhe was extremely anxious and said, "Senior Long, we..."

Long Xiaoyao raised his hand, and the air suddenly distorted violently. Yan Shaozhe couldn't finish his sentence. His eyes turned cold, and a faint blue light flickered in them: "My mind is made up. There's no point in saying more. Be careful."

Yan Shaozhe flashed forward, shielding Ye Qi'an and Huo Yuhao behind him. An intense white light suddenly burst forth from his body, and a loud phoenix cry resounded through the sky. A golden phoenix hovered behind him. Yan Shaozhe circled his hands and pushed both palms outwards at the same time, making the phoenix cry even more shrill.

"What kind of skill is it to bully us juniors?" Just then, a clear voice filled with anger rang out. Huo Yuhao emerged from behind Yan Shaozhe, his eyes filled with grief and indignation. He glared at Long Xiaoyao and said, "You have no right to call my teacher by his name. You are not worthy to be my teacher's friend. There's no need for your hypocritical talk about three attacks. Unless you kill me today, there is absolutely no way you'll make me hand over this ring."

When Ye Qi'an saw Huo Yuhao blocking Yan Shaozhe's way, he was slightly taken aback. Dude, are you stupid? He's a Limit Douluo. Even just his aura is not something you can stop. You rush over like that, aren't you just asking for death?

Ye Qi'an cast a suspicious glance at Huo Yuhao and said coldly, "Yuhao, you should know that the price of your impulsiveness might be that we die together. Give me the ring."

"Brother Ye," Huo Yuhao said with a bitter expression.

"I don't want to say it a third time. Only if I go will you have any chance of returning alive." Ye Qi'an, his face expressionless beneath the mask, said in a heavy voice.

Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment and struggle, but in the end he slowly reached out and handed the ring to Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an took the ring, glanced at Huo Yuhao, and then looked at Long Xiaoyao not far away.

"The bargaining chip you want is on me now, but you think I'll just go with you like this? That's impossible." Ye Qi'an said as he walked forward.

"Ye Qi'an, I, the dean of Shrek Academy, am not dead yet. It's not your turn to sacrifice yourself. Get out of here!" Yan Shaozhe glared at Ye Qi'an and was about to make a move, but Ye Qi'an raised his hand to stop him.

Ye Qi'an walked towards Long Xiaoyao step by step, each step filled with determination, his aura gradually becoming more steady, like an unshakeable mountain.

"Do you think you can easily decide our fate?" Ye Qi'an's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a fearless air.

Long Xiaoyao narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Ye Qi'an, a faint smile appearing on his lips: "Young man, your courage is commendable. But do you think you can change anything?"

Ye Qi'an stopped and faced Long Xiaoyao directly: "I don't know what I can change, but I know that you think you can take me away so easily? It's not that simple."

At this moment, the battle between Xian Lin'er and Zhang Peng also temporarily stopped. Xian Lin'er looked in Ye Qi'an's direction, her eyes full of worry. She was about to rush over, but Zhang Peng stopped her again.

"Your opponent is me," Zhang Peng said coldly.

Xian Lin'er glared angrily: "Zhang Peng, if you obstruct me again, I will make you pay a terrible price."

Zhang Peng remained unmoved: "What has happened today is a done deal. None of you can escape it."

"Oh? Is that so? You really think so?" Ye Qi'an's words were filled with strong confidence, which made everyone present pause slightly.

Long Xiaoyao looked at Ye Qi'an with great interest and said, "Young man, you have quite the nerve. I'd like to see what methods you have to change this situation."

Ye Qi'an slowly raised his hand, pointing at Scorpion Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng: "Do you believe that I can seriously injure you with just one move, or send you to your death?"

Ye Qi'an's words startled everyone, especially Zhang Peng, whose face showed a hint of disdain, but a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes.

Long Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Young man, don't talk big too soon. Zhang Peng is a Super Douluo, and his strength should not be underestimated."

Ye Qi'an's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile: "Then let's give it a try." With that, the third eye on his forehead, the Eye of Annihilation, quietly opened.

The moment Ye Qi'an's Eye of Annihilation quietly opened on his forehead, a powerful force of annihilation instantly spread out. That eye seemed to contain endless terrifying pressure, causing everyone present to tremble.

Zhang Peng's disdainful expression froze instantly, replaced by deep shock and vigilance. He could feel the dangerous aura emanating from that eye, as if he were facing an extremely powerful enemy.

Long Xiaoyao's gaze also turned serious as he stared intently at Ye Qi'an's third eye. He could sense that the ruins mentioned by the young man might actually mean that Zhang Peng would be seriously injured.

Ye Qi'an's gaze sharpened, his eyes fixed on Zhang Peng, his aura surging as he shouted, "Pupil Realm - Devouring!"

With a low shout from Ye Qi'an, a dazzling and eerie light burst forth from the Eye of Annihilation, instantly enveloping Zhang Peng as if to devour him.

Zhang Peng was greatly alarmed and immediately unleashed his full soul power in an attempt to resist this terrifying force. The dark clouds beneath his feet churned and surged, flashing with black light as they tried to form a solid defensive line.

However, Ye Qi'an's Eye Realm - Devouring Power was beyond imagination. Wherever the light reached, everything seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, surging towards the Eye of Annihilation. Zhang Peng's soul power shield was extremely fragile in the face of this power and shattered instantly.

Zhang Peng felt an irresistible suction force pulling him towards the Eye of Annihilation. He struggled desperately, but to no avail. Under the powerful devouring force, his body gradually lost control.

"Goodbye, Light of Annihilation!" With Ye Qi'an's low shout, an extremely intense light erupted from the Eye of Annihilation once again. This light, like a sharp sword, instantly pierced through the space where Zhang Peng was located.

Zhang Peng stared wide-eyed in horror. Faced with this powerful, world-destroying light, he felt an unprecedented despair. The light, carrying an aura of annihilation, instantly enveloped him.

Long Xiaoyao's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly circulated his soul power, attempting to save Zhang Peng before the world-destroying light enveloped him. However, Ye Qi'an's attack was extremely fast and incredibly powerful; Long Xiaoyao's movements were ultimately a step too slow.

The light of destruction instantly engulfed Zhang Peng, and the powerful energy fluctuations seemed to distort the surrounding space. After a moment, the light gradually dissipated, and Zhang Peng's figure had disappeared, leaving only a void.

Everyone present was deeply shocked by this scene. A hint of surprise and relief flashed in Xian Lin'er's eyes. She did not expect Ye Qi'an to have such powerful strength. She was the closest to him and felt it the most. She clearly felt that even if she were to face this attack, she might not be able to gain any advantage.

"A Title Douluo? Is that strong?" Ye Qi'an's words, filled with strong confidence and domineering aura, echoed in the air.

All eyes were once again focused on him, and everyone was deeply shocked.

Xian Lin'er was slightly taken aback, her gaze towards Ye Qi'an becoming even more complex. She had to admit that the strength Ye Qi'an displayed was indeed astonishing; although his words were arrogant, they were supported by a matching level of power.

Yan Shaozhe's face was also solemn, and his evaluation of Ye Qi'an rose even higher. Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, was full of admiration, as if he saw the direction he should strive for in the future.

Long Xiaoyao's expression grew increasingly grim. Ye Qi'an's strength had exceeded his expectations, causing him to fall into deep thought. He knew that today's events were unlikely to end well.

"Young man, your strength is indeed surprising. But don't be too arrogant. The power of a Title Douluo is beyond your current comprehension," Long Xiaoyao said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of authority.

Ye Qi'an's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile: "Is that so? Then I'd like to see what other tricks you so-called Title Douluos have up your sleeves."

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(End of this chapter)