Douluo Continent: From Seven Treasure Glazed Tile to Crescent Moon's Solemnity

Chapter 176 No More Hiding (7k-word chapter)

At the host's command, both sides immediately summoned their martial spirits.

"The night is dark and the moon shines brightly!" Ning Feiliu's soul power circulated within his body, and as two beams of moonlight surged from his body, they condensed into two unique weapons in his hands, resembling glass.

The audience cheered with joy. They were very familiar with the Crescent Moon Divine Weapons of "Asia and Africa". They could even recognize which of the five completely different Crescent Moon Divine Weapons was at a glance.

"As expected, it's Zhui Ming and Ying Yan again!" the audience shouted.

"In every team battle, Asia and Africa use the Crescent Moon Divine Weapon, which has powerful control soul skills, as the control-type battle soul master in the team."

"After all, the Moon Emperor Team currently does not have a single control-type Soul Master."

"It doesn't matter, the Moon Emperor Team can still defeat their opponents even without a control-type Soul Master!"

"Whether Asia or Africa uses the summoning of the God of Forging or the God of Ice and Snow, they can wipe out the entire opposing team in one fell swoop!"

"Hahaha! You think you can deal with the Soul Burial Team by using Yafei's self-created soul skill? You're dreaming. Yafei is no longer a Soul Master at the Soul Venerable level. He's defeated seven Soul Grandmasters in a row!"

"That's right, ever since the Moon Emperor Team was established, Yafei has never used his two self-created soul skills, yet he can still defeat his opponents directly."

"The Moon Emperor Team... is simply invincible! Ya Fei is undoubtedly the number one Soul Master of the younger generation! Not to mention our Heaven Dou City, he is an unparalleled genius who can't be matched even in the entire Douluo Continent!"

"In the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, the name Yafei will surely resound throughout the entire continent!"

"Wait! The Soul Battle has begun!"

……

At this moment, the martial souls of all sixteen soul masters on both sides of the battle arena were released.

Compared to the Moon Emperor team, the top-tier martial souls here shone with dazzling colors, creating an exceptionally magnificent scene.

The Soul Burial Team truly appears unassuming and simple. Ordinary martial souls, without the enhancement of special powers, are merely the image of half-orcs or those wielding weapons.

The spirit rings were also somewhat mixed. Apart from Li Zang and two other members whose strength and cultivation were clearly at level 39, who had the best spirit ring combination of two yellow and one purple, the other three team members had a spirit ring combination of one white, one yellow and one purple, while the other two had a spirit ring combination of one white and two yellow, which was a bit worse.

The entire team, including the Moon Emperor team, with their hundred-year and thousand-year soul rings, radiated yellow and purple light, making the few extra white halos seem slightly less impressive.

However, Ning Feiliu immediately focused on the two new members of the Burial Soul Team who had never appeared in the previous information.

"Martial Soul Possession." Seemingly disdainful of summoning their Martial Souls together with the six members of the Burial Soul Team, the two new members summoned their Martial Souls after Li Zang and the others had finished.

Under the pressure of soul power, the two men's right hands simultaneously erupted with an extremely strong azure light, carrying an extremely sharp cutting aura, which condensed in their hands into... two light and gorgeous azure longswords.

Six spirit rings rose up beneath their feet, two yellow and one purple – the perfect combination of spirit rings.

The moment both sides summoned their Martial Souls, the Soul Battle officially began.

Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, as powerful offensive battle spirit masters, instantly rushed towards Li Zang and others at the forefront of the Burial Soul Team. The Shi brothers also summoned their martial spirits and joined the Blue Dragon Twins in the charge.

Meanwhile, Yufeng and Oslo also sprang into action, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

Only Ning Feiliu and Ye Lingling stayed at the rear of the team, not directly clashing with their teammates and the Funeral Soul Team, but preparing to adapt to the situation.

only……

"This is..." Ning Feiliu was stunned for a moment. He could tell from the appearance of the martial souls of the two new members of the Burial Soul Team that this longsword martial soul, which he had never seen before, was definitely a first-class martial soul!

Just then, Ye Lingling, who was standing next to him, frowned and said, "They are actually from the Wind Sword Sect."

"Wind Sword Sect?" Ning Feiliu asked with some doubt.

He seemed to have never heard of this name before, and he didn't have any impression of it when he read the Douluo Continent series of novels.

"Hmm... Although the most famous sects on the continent are the Seven Great Soul Master Sects, there are many other Soul Master Sects besides these seven." Ye Lingling said softly, "The Wind Sword Sect is one of them. Its martial soul, the Wind Sword, possesses the speed of the wind. In terms of killing power, it is second only to the Seven Kill Sword of Sword Douluo, one of the two Supreme Elders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"A top-tier sword-type martial soul, second only to the Seven Kill Sword?" Ning Feiliu frowned.

He had a vague feeling that something was not right. How could the Soul Burial Team suddenly have two more Soul Masters with first-class Martial Souls?

If Ning Feiliu had watched the Douluo Continent anime in her previous life, she would have recognized the so-called Wind Sword Sect. After all, in the settings extended from the anime, the Wind Sword Sect was one of the seven new Soul Master sects in Douluo Continent that had defected to the Spirit Hall.

The sect leader of the Wind Sword Sect was killed after fighting Tang San in the animation.

However, Ning Feiliu only had a superficial understanding of Douluo Continent and didn't remember it very clearly.

The original novel didn't feature many scenes or plot points related to the new seven major soul master sects, such as the Wind Sword Sect. However, if you mention the Holy Dragon Sect and the Elephant Armor Sect, which are among the new seven major soul master sects and have significant roles in the novel's plot, he might have some impression of them.

"Yes, but it's said that the Spirit Hall has been trying to win them over in recent years," Ye Lingling added immediately.

She wasn't really sure either, since the channels for obtaining intelligence in an ancient setting like Douluo Continent were limited, and much of the information was just hearsay.

"Is the Spirit Hall trying to win them over?" Ning Feiliu felt something was amiss.

However, for the sake of winning this final hundredth Soul Battle, no matter who stands in his way, even if Tang San and the Shrek Seven Devils are here, he will still win this battle!

He watched the fierce battle ahead.

Although Li Zang and the others had higher soul power cultivation, they could not show any overwhelming advantage in cultivation when facing the prodigies like Yu Tianheng who possessed top-tier martial souls.

Especially Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, these electric humanoid tyrannosaurus rex, with the cooperation of the Shi brothers, actually fought to a standstill with Li Zang and other Soul Masters with higher cultivation levels!

Yu Feng also used his air superiority to continuously coordinate with Yu Tianheng and others to attack the members of the Burial Soul Team.

"First Soul Skill! Thunder Dragon Claw!" Lightning crackled beneath Yu Tianheng's feet, and then his right hand condensed into a dragon claw flashing with lightning, which slammed down on the scythe-wielding Soul Master of the Burial Soul Team!

Lightning spread across his body, and the sensation of electricity passing through the human body was something that almost no one could bear.

"Aaaaaahh ...

"Lu Guan!" Li Zang and the others were immediately distracted and shouted loudly.

Just then...

"Now!" Oslo, who had been lurking on the edge of the Soul Arena, waiting for his chance, finally found his opportunity.

He transformed into a black shadow, bursting forth with incredible speed, his hands unleashing sharp claws as he charged toward the Ghost Ape Soul Master behind Li Zang!

"First Soul Skill! Ghost Claw!"

Oslo was quite excited; he could already picture the enemy being defeated by him.

"Be careful." But just then, "Africa's" calm voice suddenly entered his ears.

Then came the voices of "Asia and Africa".

"Falling Light... Second Soul Skill, Super-Heavy Blunt Light."

Osro suddenly felt an extreme sense of crisis approaching him and stopped abruptly.

He then noticed two longswords, each carrying a sharp aura, slowly slashing towards him from a distance on either side of him.

Yes... those two new members of the Soul Burial Team.

They were clearly after Oslo, and it seemed they planned to take advantage of Oslo's attack on the Ghost Ape Soul Master to launch a direct attack and eliminate him!

At this moment, they were enveloped by the deep moonlight of super-gravity dull light, and under the suppression of three times the gravity, their originally swift speed was visibly slowed down.

Oslo immediately retreated quickly, and by then the rest of the Moon Emperor team had also reacted.

Graphite stepped forward several paces and blocked Oslo's path.

Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin also temporarily abandoned Li Zang and the others, and instead kept a close eye on the two Wind Sword Soul Masters.

Oslo was covered in sweat. He looked at Ning Feiliu, who was holding the Fallen Light and activating her soul skill, and said with great relief, "Africa... thank you."

If it weren't for "Asia and Africa," he probably would have been seriously injured and forced to leave the field.

Having ventured alone deep into the rear of the Burial Souls Squad's territory, if he had been seriously injured, even Ye Lingling might not have been able to heal him in time.

This was also the idea of ​​the two Wind Sword Soul Masters.

He never expected that the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. While he was eyeing the seemingly weakest Ghost Ape Soul Master, the two Wind Sword Soul Masters had already set their sights on him.

Seeing this, the two Wind Sword Soul Masters looked regretful and retreated back to the members of the Burial Soul Team.

Ning Feiliu shook her head and said loudly, "The opponent is not simple. Don't underestimate them."

"Okay, let's be careful," Yu Tianheng said.

Then they unleashed another powerful attack on the Soul Burial Team.

"Brothers! Let's go!" At this moment, Li Zang's eyes hardened, and he once again raised his Martial Soul Burial Blade and charged towards Yu Tianheng!

"Third Soul Skill! Thunderous Fury!" Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin also unleashed their own amplified Soul Skills, colliding fiercely with the Burial Soul Team with terrifying pressure.

"Let's finish this quickly." Ning Feiliu had no intention of standing by and began to attack, wielding the Pendant!

He had a vague sense of unease. The sudden addition of ordinary fighting spirit teams, the Wind Sword Sect disciples who seemed to be related to the Spirit Hall, and the strange enthusiasm of the Burial Soul Team...

Ning Feiliu felt that something was very wrong.

However, in order to complete the Calm and Composed Rune quest, he must win this Soul Battle!

The battle intensified once again.

The two Wind Sword Soul Masters also joined the battle directly, instead of waiting in the rear as they had done before.

"Falling Light! Third Soul Skill! Blunt Lock Moon!" Ning Feiliu held Falling Light and unleashed her strongest crowd control soul skill!

With Ning Feiliu's intervention, the Burial Soul Team was severely restricted and suffered a series of defeats.

……

Meanwhile, inside the private room above the Heavenly Battle Arena.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, along with the two younger members Ning Rongrong and Ning Mingrui, were watching the match.

Ning Fengzhi frowned when he saw the two disciples of the Wind Sword Sect.

Unlike Ye Lingling, who only heard that the Spirit Hall had tried to win over the Wind Sword Sect, he, as the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, had received definite information that the Wind Sword Sect, like the Elephant Armor Sect, had a very close and ambiguous relationship with the Spirit Hall.

"A disciple of the Wind Sword Sect has actually appeared in the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena?" Sword Douluo frowned and said.

"These two disciples of the Wind Sword Sect are quite strong, but it's a pity." Ning Fengzhi's brows relaxed at this moment.

Looking at the terrifying dominance of "Asia and Africa" ​​on the battlefield, almost immediately putting the Funeral Souls team at a disadvantage, he exclaimed in admiration, "Indeed... Asia and Africa's 'Falling Light' weapon has a huge impact on the battlefield situation. It can almost decide the outcome of the match with just one move."

"The ability to control gravity, coupled with the ability to manipulate objects at will, is indeed very strong." Sword Douluo was also generous with his praise.

"What a pity..." Ning Fengzhi sighed, but he quickly cheered up and said, "However... there's still a chance..."

He kept a close eye on "Asia and Africa" ​​below, who controlled the entire arena.

They didn't notice Ning Mingrui, who was quite helpless on the side.

But at that very moment, in the VIP room on the other side...

Salas, the Platinum Bishop and Lord of the Spirit Temple of Heaven Dou City, was also intently watching the Soul Arena below. He looked at the two disciples of the Wind Sword Sect and said, "Next... it's up to you!"

Then he looked at the other person, "Africa," who was wearing a mask and had never shown his true face, and said, "We'll soon see your true face... I don't know why you're hiding it, but soon... you won't be able to hide it anymore!"

……

On the Battle Arena.

Amidst cries of agony, members of the Soul Burial Team were either severely injured or knocked off the Soul Battle Arena.

In just over ten minutes, the Funeral Soul team was down to only five members, and they all looked to be in pretty bad shape.

Even the two Wind Sword Soul Masters were panting heavily under the gravity control of Ning Feiliu's Blunt Lock Moon.

Meanwhile, the Moon Emperor team still had no casualties, and if this continued, there was no doubt that the Burial Soul team would eventually be defeated.

Suddenly, Li Zang roared, "Brothers! No matter what! We can't afford to lose so badly! Charge!"

"Charge!" The remaining members of the Soul Burial Team were immediately energized and shouted in unison.

Despite being at such a significant disadvantage, their spirit is truly admirable.

But this seemed like the last struggle of the Soul Burial Team, yet it appeared to be a futile effort.

"Third Soul Skill... Blood Burial Great Demon Blade!" The thousand-year soul ring under Li Zang's feet surged with light. He raised his martial soul, the Soul Burial Blade, high, and his blood-red soul power condensed into a huge blood blade, which he directly slashed at the members of the Moon Emperor Team!

"Third Soul Skill..."

"Third Soul Skill..."

The remaining members of the Soul Burial Team also used all their remaining soul power to unleash their strongest soul skills, seemingly preparing for a desperate fight!

Faced with the desperate fight of the Soul Burial Team, the Shi brothers, who were defensive-type Soul Masters of the team, stepped forward, and their third Soul Rings began to pulsate.

"Third Soul Skill..." The shields on their bodies came off, and then condensed earth-yellow soul power, transforming into two huge earth-yellow shields!

"The Undying Shield of Xuanwu!"

The seemingly powerful final desperate attempt of the Soul Burial Team was completely blocked by the Shi brothers' third soul skill.

"Boom—!!"

The collision of soul skills transformed into kinetic energy, directly shaking the entire Soul Arena and raising dust and debris from the Soul Arena that had been shattered by the aftershocks of the battle.

Although dust rose on the battle arena, the "Yafei" and Yu Tianheng behind the Shi brothers were almost completely unharmed.

It seems... the outcome of the next round is already decided.

After all, the Soul Burial Team, having exhausted their soul power, no longer had any ability to fight.

Just when the audience thought the outcome of this team battle was already decided...

"Third Soul Skill..." A voice rang out again from the Soul Burial Team.

"The situation has suddenly changed!"

From the smoke rising from the Soul Arena, a streak of azure sword light tore through the dust, transforming into a swift eagle that hurtled towards...

Ye Lingling at the very back of the Moon Emperor Team!

Are they trying to injure one of the Moon Emperor team members at the very end to save face?

However… Ning Feiliu frowned, her first spirit ring lit up, and she held the Falling Light in her hand, blocking Ye Lingling's path. "Falling Light! First spirit skill… Earth Frost Dark Erosion."

In an instant, a terrifying gravity restraint descended upon the sword light before her, and the next moment, the Wind Sword Sect disciple appeared before Ning Feiliu, wielding the Martial Soul Wind Sword.

His hand holding the Martial Soul Wind Sword trembled incessantly, as if he were using all his strength to break free from its restraints.

However, not to mention his martial spirit, he couldn't even move his body at all.

"Third Soul Skill!" Suddenly, another voice rang out.

It's the remaining disciple of the Wind Sword Sect!

"The wind rises and the clouds surge!" Several sword lights, carrying a figure as swift as the wind, rushed towards Ning Feiliu and Ye Lingling.

however……

Ning Feiliu simply held the Pendant Light again and lowered it towards the remaining Wind Sword Sect disciple.

Instantly, the remaining Wind Sword Sect disciple also seemed to be frozen in place, stopping in front of Ning Feiliu.

Ning Feiliu naturally wouldn't forget that there was still a Wind Sword Sect disciple. Looking at the two Wind Sword Sect disciples in front of him who could no longer struggle, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ning Feiliu said calmly, "It's over. We won."

"We... admit defeat." Seeing this, Li Zang seemed to have resigned himself to his fate, saying this with a hint of reluctance.

After the Soul Burial Team announced their surrender, a line of small characters appeared before Ning Feiliu's eyes again. Just like in the familiar way before, it shattered and turned into a beautiful and mysterious golden rune that fell into his body.

He was suddenly overjoyed.

But just then...

"drink--!"

The two Wind Sword Martial Soul Masters, who had already surrendered, suddenly unleashed a fierce attack again after withdrawing their Martial Souls...

With their remaining soul power gathered in their hands, they struck directly at...

The mask on Ning Feiliu's face!

Ning Feiliu was so overjoyed at finally completing the mission that he became a little complacent. Just as he came to his senses, the mask on his face, which wasn't particularly sturdy, had already been shattered by the two Wind Sword Martial Soul Masters.

In the end, he could only unleash his soul power to repel the two Wind Sword Martial Soul Masters. He then quickly retreated several steps and covered his face with his other hand.

"What are you doing?!" Yu Tianheng, Yu Tianxin and the others were all stunned for a moment.

No one expected that... the Soul Burial Team, which had clearly conceded defeat, would make a move after the Soul Battle ended.

Yu Tianheng was somewhat angry, and he kicked the two Wind Sword Martial Soul Masters away.

He was obviously standing up for "Asia and Africa".

The two Wind Sword Martial Soul Masters were also kicked down and flew several meters away, then knelt down and vomited blood.

However, they didn't care at all; instead, they looked delighted.

Li Zang and the other members of the Soul Burial Team also looked delighted; their mission... was complete!

They never intended to win; they would be content as long as they could complete the task Salas gave them!

Their mission is now undoubtedly complete!

"Yafei...are you alright!" Yu Feng quickly looked at Ning Feiliu, who had been suddenly attacked. When he got closer, he saw that the mask that "Yafei" had always worn was now shattered.

Beneath the mask, half of his fair and handsome oval face, which could no longer be concealed, was revealed before him.

Ye Lingling looked at Ning Feiliu with great concern and stepped in front of her.

"Xiao Fei!" Dugu Yan jumped down from the audience seat with great concern and came to Ning Feiliu.

At this moment, the audience around the Soul Arena also saw Ning Feiliu's completely shattered mask, and they all became excited.

because……

"The true face of Africa and Asia... Will we finally see the true face of Africa and Asia?"

"The people from Asia and Africa look quite good!"

"So what is the true nature of Asia and Africa?"

"I saw half of Asia and Africa's face! I saw it!"

"He's quite handsome! As expected, Yafei is good-looking too!"

"Don't push me! I can't see either."

……

Upon hearing that "Asia and Africa" ​​was about to reveal its true colors, all the audience members who wanted to know the true nature of "Asia and Africa" ​​became excited and kept pushing forward.

Meanwhile, inside the private room on the Soul Fighting Stage.

"Was the mask of Asia and Africa shattered?" Ning Fengzhi was also very curious and looked down at the Soul Arena.

The situation on the fighting arena can be seen more clearly from inside the private room; otherwise, why would VIPs pay such a high price to book a private room?

In addition, Ning Fengzhi was also a high-level Soul Master. His Soul Saint cultivation level gave him excellent farsightedness. He was able to see "Yafei" on the Soul Arena, whose upper half of his face was still visible, even though he had barely covered the broken mask with his hand.

Judging from the lower half of "Asia-Africa's" face, it's clear that he's quite good-looking. His fair complexion, well-defined features, and thin, delicate lips make him a handsome young man.

But... why did he feel a strange sense of familiarity when he looked at the lower half of "Africa's" face?

At this moment, not only Ning Fengzhi, but also Ning Rongrong felt a sense of familiarity. She looked at the half of "Asia-Africa's" face and felt increasingly familiar with it.

Suddenly, she thought of someone. Her eyes widened as the face of that person in her mind gradually overlapped with the half-face of "Asia and Africa" ​​that had been accidentally revealed, becoming more and more similar.

but……

How could that be?

How could that good-for-nothing be the peerless genius Soul Master "Yafei" who has been famous throughout the entire Heaven Dou City for the past six months?

Meanwhile, Ning Mingrui on the other side clenched his fists, nervously watching "Asia and Africa" ​​on the Soul Arena.

"Fairu... what should I do... what should I do?" he said anxiously.

In the other private room, Salas, the Hall Master of the Spirit Temple, stared intently at "Africa," who was hiding half his face, and asked, "Who exactly are you?!"

On the Battle Arena.

Ning Feiliu grabbed the upper half of the shattered mask with his hand. He was also caught off guard. He didn't expect that... after the Soul Battle was over, the two Wind Sword Soul Masters would suddenly attack him and shatter his mask.

Now, if he stands up and loosens his grip even slightly, his mask will shatter completely, revealing his true face.

So... what do we do now?

"Asia and Africa..." Yu Tianheng and the others anxiously gathered around Ning Feiliu.

"Xiao Fei..." Dugu Yan called out worriedly as she held him tightly.

"I'm fine," Ning Feiliu said, taking a deep breath.

With Yu Tianheng and the others present, he could actually just let go and leave the Great Soul Arena under their escort.

Several people gathered around, and if Ning Feiliu lowered her head a little further, it wouldn't be a problem to cover her face.

only……

Does he really intend to continue hiding like this?

Continue to hide your true colors, like a thief who can't be seen in the light?

He also knew that his adoptive father, Ning Fengzhi, was watching him from inside the private room of the Heavenly Battle Arena above.

And then there's... my eldest brother, Ning Mingrui.

Ning Feiliu remembered that he had promised to help his elder brother Ning Mingrui compete for the position of the next sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

If we keep hiding like this, will it help our older brother?

And now, what does he have to be afraid of?

Ning Feiliu remained calm; he had never actually been afraid.

So there's no need to keep hiding it anymore.

He slowly stood up, under the tense gaze of everyone in the room.

"Asia and Africa..." Yu Tianheng stared blankly at Ning Feiliu, who had stood up.

"Xiao Fei..." Dugu Yan said with a complicated expression, as if she could tell that Ning Feiliu had made a decision.

"The true face of Asia and Africa... Here it comes!" The audience around them were all full of anticipation, staring intently at Ning Feiliu's upper face, which was still covered by a hand and a broken half of the mask.

"Africa...who exactly are you?!" Salas, inside the private room, stared intently at the face on the fighting stage.

"No way...it can't be him!" Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's private room, Ning Rongrong stared at the gradually familiar, overlapping lower half of the face and shouted in disbelief in her heart.

"Have you finally made up your mind?" Ning Mingrui looked at Ning Feiliu with a complicated expression.

"Why does it feel so familiar..." Ning Fengzhi looked at "Asia-Africa" ​​who had stood up and whose lower half of his face was now clearer, and the feeling of déjà vu in his heart grew stronger.

At this moment, not only the surrounding audience and Ning Fengzhi and his group, but also the members of the "Moon Emperor Team" beside Ning Feiliu were all staring intently at Ning Feiliu's upper face, which was still covered by a hand and a broken half of the mask.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Ning Feiliu closed her eyes and then opened them again.

Then, in the next moment, he slowly released his hand, which he had been trying to protect the remaining half of the mask.

"Thud—" With the sound of the last remaining mask fragments falling to the ground, everyone saw the true face of "Asia and Africa".

A very handsome face, with an oval face that exudes both gentleness and solemnity, crescent-shaped eyebrows and star-like eyes, as if the moon goddess has descended, a delicate nose that is straight but not exaggeratedly high, and flat cheekbones...

It outlines an extremely handsome face that is not arrogant, and coupled with Ning Feiliu's unique elegance and graceful temperament, which is as bright as the moon in the sky, it is impossible not to be captivated by her.

Just then...

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's private room, Ning Fengzhi stood up in disbelief, staring at the handsome face on the Soul Battle Stage that was so familiar it was almost unrecognizable, his pupils instantly shrinking to pinholes.

"It was actually..."

"Fei Liu?!" he exclaimed in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)