Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

There is nothing more infuriating in this world than being just one step away from revenge, seeing hope right before your eyes, only to have it mercilessly snuffed out.

At this moment, the Shrek Seven were filled with boundless rage.

As the battle began, they adhered strictly to the one-minute time limit set earlier by the so-called "Grandmaster."

Facing Ye Hao, the leader of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Second Team, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others dared not be careless. After all, with a Soul King among them, Ye Hao alone had enough strength to crush the entire Shrek Academy.

Tang San's first soul ring lit up, and countless Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the ground, surging toward the members of the Second Team.

Using Tang San's Blue Silver Grass as cover, the Shrek members advanced step by step, pressing in on their opponents. Xiao Wu, with her teleportation ability, even managed to position herself behind them.

Just as Xiao Wu was about to strike the unsuspecting Second Team members, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly appeared in front of her, her sharp claws flickering like black lightning.

Startled, Xiao Wu quickly retreated. She definitely didn't want to get her face scratched by Zhu Zhuqing's cat claws—otherwise, her dear Third Brother might not want her anymore.

"You damn traitor! Why are you blocking me? Get lost if you know what's good for you!" Xiao Wu shouted furiously.

But Zhu Zhuqing was not someone to be trifled with. She coldly glanced at Xiao Wu, growing more and more annoyed with her. She had been insufferable back at Shrek Academy, and now she was even worse.

"You unwanted, shrieking hen, what are you screaming about here?"

Zhu Zhuqing's sharp words showed no mercy.

"You...!" Xiao Wu trembled with rage, pointing at Zhu Zhuqing with a shaky finger. "You actually called me a hen?! I'll kill you!"

Just as she finished speaking, Xiao Wu flipped her right hand up, readying herself to attack Zhu Zhuqing. But Zhu Zhuqing saw through her intentions immediately.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Nether Shadow Clone!"

As her fourth soul ring lit up, two identical "Zhu Zhuqings" suddenly appeared on the battlefield, making it difficult for Xiao Wu to tell which one was real.

At that moment, the other Second Team members finally reacted. Their soul rings lit up, each summoning a different energy attack to bombard Xiao Wu.

Tang San panicked upon seeing Xiao Wu in danger and immediately used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to rush forward.

However, before he could do anything, Ye Hao's powerful kick struck Tang San squarely in the stomach. Tang San let out a pained scream as he staggered backward dozens of steps.

Ironically, Ye Hao had used his right leg—the very leg enhanced by the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone. It was as if a mother was spanking her son.

The impact of the soul bone-enhanced leg sent Tang San reeling, making him feel as if his entire body was falling apart. He coughed up blood, his eyes turning blood-red as he glared at Ye Hao, murderous intent surging from his body.

Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng and Dai Mubai, the long-time rivals, clashed once more—Dragon Claw against Tiger Palm. Their soul power was evenly matched, making it hard to determine a victor.

Suddenly, a loud smack caught everyone's attention.

Zhu Zhuqing, showing no mercy to her former "plastic sister," ruthlessly swung her hand back and delivered a sharp slap across Xiao Wu's face.

Smack!

Then another.

Xiao Wu was left dizzy by the blows, and before she could recover, Zhu Zhuqing kicked her off the stage.

From the stands, Ning Rongrong cheered excitedly, "Zhuqing, you're amazing! Such a true sister! Slap that brat again—let her learn the hard way that playing the victim won't get her anywhere!"

In the VIP section, Ning Fengzhi awkwardly turned his head away. Who is this girl? Not mine, surely...

Seeing this scene, Tang San's eyes widened in fury. At that moment, he was beyond enraged. His fourth soul ring lit up, and countless Blue Silver Grass transformed into long, sharp spears behind him.

He roared, "Fourth Soul Skill—Blue Silver Spear!"

Zhu Zhuqing dared to hit Xiao Wu? Then she was courting death!

But Zhu Zhuqing remained calm. After consuming immortal herbs, how could she be compared to Tang San, who had never even touched one?

With a swift movement, she effortlessly dodged Tang San's attack.

In the next instant, Zhu Zhuqing's body flickered like the wind as she appeared right in front of Tang San, her gaze filled with disgust.

Clenching her fist, she struck forward. Ye Hao followed up immediately, the two of them landing a powerful double punch to Tang San's chest.

The impact spread out in waves. Tang San's clothes were torn apart, and the force sent him flying like a broken kite, crashing to the ground just like Xiao Wu before him.

Blood spurted from his mouth as he lay there, unwilling to accept his defeat. He looked up at the stage, only to see Ye Hao standing at the edge, flipping him off.

Tang San was consumed by killing intent. He wanted to kill Ye Hao right then and there, but his body couldn't take it anymore. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.

In the audience, Yu Xiaogang (the "Grandmaster") wept bitterly, his face streaked with old-man tears. He was furious. Why did Ye Hao have to exist? If the original Second Team had still been there, it would have been them getting beaten instead!

Even Tang Hao, who had been observing from the shadows, started noticing something strange. Meanwhile, in the VIP section, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and even Bibi Dong's subordinate, Spider Douluo, all turned to where Tang Hao had been just moments ago.

"Sword Uncle, Bone Uncle, what's wrong?" Ning Fengzhi asked, puzzled.

Sword Douluo shook his head. "Nothing. I was just looking for Rongrong. Haven't seen her in a while. My heart aches."

Bone Douluo paused, then smiled. "Hmph, for once you're right. I miss Rongrong too. Where is she?"

Clearly, they were hiding something. But with so many people around, they could only discuss it after the match.

Soon, the battle was over.

"Aaaahhh!"

With one final kick from Ye Hao, Tai Long—the last standing member of the Shrek team—was sent flying off the stage.

The battle was finished in just 50 seconds, well within the one-minute limit.

But this time, the ones lying on the ground, battered and broken, were the Shrek team.

Tang San was unconscious, Xiao Wu's face was swollen like a monkey's behind, and Dai Mubai was covered in wounds. Even Tai Long, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling trembled just from looking at Ye Hao.

Only Jiang Zhu, the sole girl in the Shrek team, was spared.

This was a complete and utter defeat. Ye Hao and his team stood victorious, gazing coldly at the scene.

When Ye Hao's eyes met Yu Xiaogang's, he could clearly see the burning rage and hidden killing intent in the so-called "Grandmaster's" gaze.

"Referee! I protest!" Yu Xiaogang roared. "Ye Hao is part of the Emperor Team, which has already advanced. They shouldn't even be in this match! I demand they be disqualified!"

Before the referee could speak, Ye Hao calmly responded,

"The Emperor Team and the Second Team both belong to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. What rule have we broken?

Besides, our entry into the preliminaries was approved by His Majesty himself.

Are you questioning the Emperor's decision?"

Yu Xiaogang looked up at the VIP seats, where Emperor Xue Ye watched him silently. A chill ran down his spine.

The entire arena had heard their exchange.

Now, Yu Xiaogang was stuck—unable to back down, yet unable to argue further.

"I..." He stammered.

Ye Hao smirked.

"Yu Xiaogang, stop staring at me like that. Can you kill me?

Tang San had potential, but unfortunately, he had you as his teacher."

Yu Xiaogang's breath caught in his throat. His face turned purple.

Ye Hao sneered, "No such thing as a useless martial soul? Only useless soul masters? Then what does that make you?"

Yu Xiaogang coughed up blood and fainted.