Douluo Continent: From Rusty Spear to Emperor-Slaying Spear

Chapter 150: Heading to Wuhun City, Encountering Danger En route

In his plan, to go to Wuhun City to participate in the competition and obtain those three soul bones, he needed both his own strength and the dual protection of Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi; neither could be lacking.

In addition, he needed a catalyst: a spot for Shrek Academy in the finals. The qualifying spots secured by the Heaven Dou region's preliminary rounds essentially guaranteed a place for the Heaven Dou Empire team in the finals.

The teams selected by the kingdoms and duchies under the Empire are not good enough in the Heaven Dou region, so it will be very difficult for them to squeeze out Shrek Academy.

Now that Shrek has the opportunity to enter the finals, his biggest worry has arrived: how can Ji Wuming ensure that the Shrek team steadily advances into the final championship match? This is the biggest problem.

Suddenly, a smug smile flickered across his lips; he secretly rejoiced.

"Right, how could I forget about my mental abilities?"

Now, after consuming the Dew of Longing, his mental strength is unprecedentedly powerful. Although he hasn't reached the level of a Title Douluo, he is at least at the level of a Soul Saint or even a Soul Douluo. To ensure that the Shrek Academy team can successfully meet their Heaven Dou Royal Academy team in the championship match...

The lottery draw before the Soul Battle offered the greatest room for maneuver, which was a piece of cake for Ji Wuming, who possessed immense spiritual power.

Tang San was particularly displeased with Ji Wuming's smug expression, but having completely exhausted his soul power, he could only watch helplessly.

"Congratulations to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team for winning a point! The Shrek Academy team's next player is..."

"Host, we concede defeat in this match."

Upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's words of conceding defeat, the audience members sighed in dismay. They had expected Shrek Academy to make a name for themselves on the Soul Arena, with at least seven members participating. Unexpectedly, like Thunder Academy, they forfeited immediately after one student's defeat.

However regrettable circumstances may be, Tang San's strength is undeniable.

After that, there was no suspense in the qualifying rounds. The Tiandou Royal Academy team secured their place in the finals with a first-place finish. As Ji Wuming had predicted, the other spots were successively taken by Thunder, Divine Wind, Tianshui, Shrek, and Blazing Fire Academy.

From above the arena, Emperor Xueye, witnessing all of this, looked down at the six teams that had successfully advanced to the finals, and was quite satisfied.

"Congratulations! You will be representing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to participate in the finals of this year's Soul Master Competition in Wuhun City. This year, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe will serve as the Imperial Envoy and participate in the judging. He will accompany you to Wuhun City, and 500 Royal Knights will also be dispatched to escort you. We hope you can bring glory to the Empire."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

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two days later,

Six carriages of the Royal Knights were parked outside the six academies that had advanced to the next level. Xue Qinghe also came out of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Ji Wuming and the others.

"Brother Wuming, our victory over the Spirit Hall team this time depends entirely on you."

"Your Highness, you can rest assured that the champion of this Soul Master Competition will surely belong to the Heaven Dou Empire."

Ji Wuming said with great confidence.

Standing not far away, Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi were filled with worry about the trip to the Spirit Hall. They were very concerned that the Spirit Hall would eliminate the talented contestants halfway through the journey.

However, the Soul Master Competition is ultimately an elite event for the entire continent. Even if the Spirit Hall were to attack them, the protection of the Royal Knights would still serve as a deterrent.

In addition, since Crown Prince Xue Qinghe can also be considered the leader of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Spirit Hall cannot easily attack them, otherwise it would be tantamount to directly waging war against the Heaven Dou Empire.

As the six qualifying teams set off one after another, they gradually converged on one spot. When they reached a canyon,

Ji Wuming used his mental power to quickly survey the entire canyon terrain and the situation above it, and was shocked to discover that there were no fewer than three or four hundred Soul Masters dressed in black robes above.

Without a doubt, this must be the Lord of the Spirit Hall.

At this moment, Yang Wudi, who was also sitting in the carriage, sensed the danger and immediately gave a warning.

"Young Ji, someone is lying in ambush above this place. We must be careful."

Before he could finish speaking, several huge rocks crashed down from the cliff towards them in the valley below.

Yang Wudi took the lead, rushing out of the carriage and jumping onto the roof. He continuously used his Soul-Shattering Spear to shatter falling boulders, protecting the four male students, including Ji Wuming. Meanwhile, Dugu Bo remained on the roof of the carriage behind, protecting the three female students, including Dugu Yan.

Fortunately, there weren't many falling boulders. Although it caused temporary panic, with Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and some members of the Royal Knights present, the situation was quickly stabilized.

The sheer number of falling boulders essentially severed the connection between the six teams.

More than 200 masked, black-robed Soul Masters swooped down towards Shrek Academy.

Three of the Soul Saints quickly lured away Flander, Liu Erlong, and the other Shrek Academy teachers, while the remaining black-robed Soul Masters, led by a Soul Saint, surrounded all the Shrek Academy students. A short while later, a soft, effeminate male voice rang out.

"Tang San, today you will surely die here. Prepare to die!"

"Sixth Soul Skill, Golden Stamens Flowing with Rosy Clouds!"

"Have you even asked me about Tang San's fate?"

Upon hearing this, Juhua Guan, who was about to attack, looked back and saw a hunchbacked old man and an old woman with a snake-shaped cane appear before them.

"The Dragon and Snake Couple"

Chrysanthemum Pass wondered who it was, but it turned out to be the Soul Emperor and his wife!

"A mere Soul Emperor couple dares to dream of stopping the attack of a Title Douluo? They're truly skilled yet audacious."

Chrysanthemum Pass didn't have time to waste with them; he had to complete the task His Holiness the Pope had given him. Countless metallic petals of the wondrous, heaven-reaching chrysanthemum shot towards Tang San.

At this critical moment, Dragon Lord immediately intervened, a slightly smaller, light green venomous dragon using its body to shield Tang San from the fatal blow. Snake Granny was not to be outdone, swiftly waving her snake staff. The two shouted in unison,

"Dragon and Snake Combo Attack"

The two then transformed into a ten-meter-long giant dragon and appeared before the crowd, charging towards Chrysanthemum Pass.

"How could we possibly stop a mere Soul Emperor's Martial Soul Fusion Technique?"

Before he could finish speaking, a coiled dragon tail slashed down from above Juhua Guan's head with such speed that he couldn't react in time and was struck hard.

"boom--"

Juhua Guan was slammed against a cliff, but as a Title Douluo, this attack was not effective in killing him.

(End of this chapter)