Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 98 Subduing Ma Xiaotao! Yan Shaozhe's Shock! (3.5K)

Seeing Ma Xiaotao about to crash into him, Zhu Ziyang no longer cared about holding back. Ma Xiaotao was practically bursting with fire; if she bumped into him, her clothes would be burned to ashes!

Zhu Ziyang immediately brandished his battle scythe, his steps methodically retreating. The scythe blocked Ma Xiaotao's path. Ma Xiaotao was furious, and despite her delirium, she was still able to use her soul skill. Her first soul ring lit up, and she parted her cherry lips slightly, spitting out a flame that was red with a hint of black, which struck the Jing Shi Xiu Ming Scythe directly.

The sickle was scorching hot, yet it remained blocking her path. Ma Xiaotao rushed forward, reaching out to grab it. However, Zhu Ziyang wouldn't let her succeed, easily dodging her attack with a swift swing. Undeterred, Ma Xiaotao used both hands, grabbing the handle with one hand while simultaneously clenching her fist and slamming it down on the blade.

Zhu Ziyang controlled the Life-Saving Scythe with ease, dodging Ma Xiaotao's attacks. As a martial soul possessor, Zhu Ziyang was much more agile than Ma Xiaotao. Ma Xiaotao ignored him, staring intently at the Life-Saving Scythe, as if she had set her sights on it and wouldn't give up until she caught it. Zhu Ziyang had no choice but to retreat while controlling his martial soul.

Ma Xiaotao was unable to subdue Jing Shixiu's life-saving sickle several times, and the sickly redness on her face was getting worse and worse. Her mind was on the verge of collapse, and if it was not suppressed, her brain would probably be burned out.

"Don't play with her like this!" the blue-haired girl cried anxiously. "Get her into the lake quickly, or something bad will happen!"

Zhu Ziyang also realized that Ma Xiaotao's condition was becoming increasingly unstable, so he stopped holding back. After spinning the Jing Shi Xiu Ming Scythe in his hand, he suddenly thrust it out, striking the girl's slender waist from an angle that Ma Xiaotao could not defend against, sending her flying.

Ma Xiaotao struggled in the air for a second or two before crashing into the water with a "plop." After a few "glug-glug" sounds, she sank into the lake.

Upon seeing this, the blue-haired girl's face lit up with surprise, and she then said to Zhu Ziyang, "Great! You wait here, I'll go get someone."

Before Zhu Ziyang could reply, the girl had already rushed out. Helpless, Zhu Ziyang could only stand by the lake, watching the spot where Ma Xiaotao had fallen in, to prevent any accidents.

"Speaking of which, as a Soul Master, I shouldn't be able to drown, right?" Zhu Ziyang thought to himself.

He was somewhat worried. Ma Xiaotao had been submerged for three or four minutes, and there wasn't even a bubble on the surface of the lake. Could something have really happened to her? He looked uncertain and subconsciously took two steps toward the lakeside, peering out and scanning the surface, trying to see if he could spot Ma Xiaotao.

However, just as he leaned out to check, Ma Xiaotao suddenly rushed out of the water, grabbed Zhu Ziyang, and pulled him into the water while Zhu Ziyang was completely bewildered.

"...Help me, help me..."

He heard a soft, plaintive moan in his ear, but Zhu Ziyang felt utterly helpless. Ma Xiaotao was clinging to him like an octopus, her limbs firmly locking his hands and feet, making it impossible for him to move.

The two were so close that Zhu Ziyang couldn't even swim upwards. He could only helplessly sink to the bottom of the lake. Feeling the burning hot body in his arms, Zhu Ziyang finally understood why Ma Xiaotao had lost control.

With such high temperatures, anyone would lose their mind!

"Sigh! You're lucky!" Zhu Ziyang sighed and said.

With a flash of his eyes, he released his Heavenly Frost Sacred White Dragon Martial Soul, and an extreme chill emanated from his body. The surrounding lake water froze rapidly at a visible speed, and the ice immediately spread outwards and across the lake surface.

Feeling the icy air, Ma Xiaotao clung to Zhu Ziyang like a drowning person grasping at a straw. Although she gradually loosened her grip on him, her body involuntarily began to writhe.

Ma Xiaotao wrapped her arms tightly around Zhu Ziyang's neck and her legs around his waist. She clung to him like a sloth, uncontrollably pressing against his body, as if she wanted to merge herself into him.

Zhu Ziyang was finally able to move his hands and feet, but he had to support the soft, warm body in front of him, which made him quite helpless. But he dared not delay, because Ma Xiaotao had fallen into a deep sleep, and if they didn't get ashore in time, Zhu Ziyang was afraid that she would really drown.

When Zhu Ziyang brought Ma Xiaotao to the surface, they met Yan Shaozhe, who had rushed over after being notified by the blue-haired girl. The old man and the young man looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

"Ziyang, you..." Yan Shaozhe was dumbfounded. Looking at the crimson soul ring floating behind Zhu Ziyang and the bone-chilling cold aura emanating from his body, he ignored even the disciple in Zhu Ziyang's arms and said blankly.

"Uh! Senior Brother, let's talk about the problem later. Let's deal with the person in my arms first." Zhu Ziyang said with a wry smile, knowing that he couldn't hide his second martial soul and soul ring anymore, so he could only speak up first.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Yan Shaozhe finally snapped out of his shock and said repeatedly, reaching out to pull Zhu Ziyang out of the water.

Back on the ground, Zhu Ziyang withdrew his Heavenly Frost Sacred White Dragon Martial Soul and looked at Ma Xiaotao in his arms.

By this time, Ma Xiaotao's body temperature had dropped, and the once scorching stove had become a soft, fragrant pillow. The stark contrast inevitably put Zhu Ziyang in an awkward situation.

He looked at Yan Shaozhe with a helpless expression and said, "Senior Brother, what do you think we should do about her?"

Yan Shaozhe reached out and touched Ma Xiaotao's forehead, a look of surprise immediately appearing on his face. He said, "It's alright, the evil fire in Xiaotao's body has been suppressed."

"That's great!" Zhu Ziyang said happily at first, then looked puzzled. "Senior Brother, what's going on with Ma Xiaotao?"

"Xiao Tao is actually my disciple," Yan Shaozhe said.

"Hmm, I can guess." Zhu Ziyang wasn't too surprised by Yan Shaozhe's words. After all, both Ma Xiaotao and Yan Shaozhe had Phoenix Martial Souls, and Ma Xiaotao's talent was so outstanding. If she weren't Yan Shaozhe's disciple, Zhu Ziyang would be surprised.

"At the same time, she is also one of the original Shrek Seven Devils of our Shrek Academy, and a descendant of Phoenix Fighter Ro Hongjun." Yan Shaozhe said as he walked, but showed no intention of taking Ma Xiaotao from Zhu Ziyang's hands.

Helpless, Zhu Ziyang could only carry Ma Xiaotao, following Yan Shaozhe's steps like a kangaroo. Ma Xiaotao was already asleep, a blush still lingering on her delicate face, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, clearly dreaming of something good.

"Xiao Tao awakened her ancestor's Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, possessing innate full soul power. At only fifteen years old, she has already reached level 47 soul power, making her a genius that appears only once in a century. Of course, compared to you, Junior Brother, there is still a gap," Yan Shaozhe continued. "However, although Xiao Tao awakened the Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, she also inherited the flaw in its bloodline. She has always been troubled by the evil fire. As her strength increases, the power of this evil fire also grows stronger, to the point that ordinary ice-attribute treasures can no longer harm it."

Zhu Ziyang knew some things about Ma Hongjun, the Phoenix Warrior. It was said that his martial soul originally mutated from a chicken martial soul into a fire phoenix martial soul. Although it was a benign mutation, it had a flaw: evil fire. Ma Hongjun was initially plagued by this evil fire and could only relieve it through sexual intercourse, until Tang San gave him a magical herb that completely cured him.

Unexpectedly, this defect was passed down to her offspring. Zhu Ziyang was very surprised, and at the same time, he couldn't help but admire Ma Xiaotao. Once the lustful desire flares up, it's manageable for a man, as he can resolve it through sexual relations. But as a woman, especially a proud and arrogant one, Ma Xiaotao seemed to have no other choice but to endure it.

What incredible willpower that must have taken!

"We're here. This is Xiao Tao's room. Junior brother, please take her inside." Yan Shaozhe said as they arrived in front of Ma Xiao Tao's dormitory.

"Uh! Okay." Zhu Ziyang hesitated for a moment, feeling that Yan Shaozhe's motives were not pure, but he couldn't refuse, so he could only go into Ma Xiaotao's room.

Ma Xiaotao's room was simply furnished, with nothing particularly special about it. Zhu Ziyang walked to the bedside, bent down and placed Ma Xiaotao, whom he was holding, on the bed. Then, with great effort, he managed to remove her arm from his neck, covered her with the blanket, and then turned and left.

Outside the room, Yan Shaozhe waited quietly. When he saw Zhu Ziyang come out, a strange expression appeared on his face before he returned to normal. He said, "Junior Brother, you have twin martial souls?!"

"That's right," Zhu Ziyang admitted.

"What is your second martial soul? It can suppress Xiao Tao's flames. Could it be the ultimate ice?" Yan Shaozhe quickly revealed the truth of the matter in a few words, his tone somewhat excited and his expression full of joy.

"Yes, that's right." Zhu Ziyang looked at Yan Shaozhe with a puzzled expression. Yan Shaozhe's reaction puzzled him. He felt that there was something else hidden in Yan Shaozhe's smile.

"Great! Junior brother, let's go find our teacher," Yan Shaozhe said immediately.

"Huh? Why?" Zhu Ziyang was taken aback, not understanding.

"Because there are some things I need the teacher's permission for," Yan Shaozhe said, a strange light flashing in his eyes, his thoughts growing stronger.

"Alright," Zhu Ziyang could only agree.

Inside the Sea God Pavilion.

"Teacher, do you know about Junior Brother's twin martial souls?" Yan Shaozhe asked respectfully.

"Hmm!" Moon nodded without opening his eyes. "If you know, you know. Don't make a fuss."

"So you also know that Junior Brother's second martial soul is Extreme Ice? And that he also possesses a 100,000-year soul ring?" Yan Shaozhe continued to ask.

"..." Moon's hand trembled slightly, but he still didn't open his eyes and nodded silently.

"Then..." Yan Shaozhe said excitedly, "What do you think of my suggestion from the other day..."

"Go ahead and do your thing. Don't force some things!" Mu En finally opened his eyes, a hint of disappointment in them, and said to Yan Shaozhe.

"..." Yan Shaozhe was startled by Mu En's reaction and knew that Mu En was angry. He had no choice but to leave the Sea God Pavilion.

After leaving the Sea God Pavilion, Yan Shaozhe felt depressed. With his junior brother's talents of ultimate light and ultimate ice, once he combined with Xiao Tao, not only could he solve Xiao Tao's missing martial soul attribute, but he might even be able to transform Xiao Tao into an ultimate fire martial soul! At that time, Shrek Academy would have two titled Douluo with ultimate attributes. Who could possibly do anything to Shrek Academy?

Why did the teacher disagree? Yan Shaozhe was puzzled.

At the Sea God Pavilion, Mu En looked at Zhu Ziyang and said, "Release your 100,000-year soul ring and let me see it."

"Okay." Zhu Ziyang released the Heavenly Frost Sacred White Dragon Martial Soul without hesitation. His right arm instantly transformed into a thick and powerful dragon claw, with a crimson soul ring floating on it and golden patterns indicating the terror it had in life.

"...Alright, put it away." Moon said after examining it carefully.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziyang put away his martial spirit and spirit rings.

"Tell me about the origin of your spirit ring," Mu En said, looking at Zhu Ziyang with curiosity on his aged face.

"It's like this..." Zhu Ziyang told Mu En about the Silver Dragon Wolf and specifically emphasized the oath.

"Truly a stroke of good fortune! A silver auspicious beast, a sacrifice..." After hearing the whole story, Mu En's old face was filled with shock and excitement. His gaze towards Zhu Ziyang was filled with affection as he said, "Ziyang, you've truly surprised this old man! Don't worry, don't concern yourself with that oath. It's just a mere 100,000-year-old Ice Demon Snow Soul King! When you're able to withstand a 100,000-year-old soul ring, your teacher will personally deal with it for you!"

"Yes, teacher!" Zhu Ziyang nodded in reply, feeling a surge of pride. It's so good to have a powerful backer!

(End of this chapter)