The blue thunder dragons coalescing around Yu Yuanzhen launched indiscriminate attacks.
Tang Hao's hair stood on end from the electricity, his old internal injuries continuously aggravated.
Both sides fought with lethal intent, determined to take each other's lives.
The battle between four Titled Douluos instantly turned vast stretches of surrounding forest into barren land.
Ning Rongrong and the others had long since fled to a safe distance, watching the battlefield center with shock.
Blue, black, and gray energy fluctuations interweaved with the glow of red spirit rings and the colors of various soul skills.
The terrifying power left them deeply shaken.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and the Clear Sky Sect were heading for complete rupture.
The continent's political landscape would inevitably change because of this.
Meanwhile, Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San were steadily retreating from the battlefield toward Flender.
Having suffered a blow from Crazy Dragon Douluo, Flender was in miserable shape—one arm hung limply, half his body covered in blood.
Had it not been for the agility of his Cat-owl Spirit allowing him to dissipate the force midair, that single strike would have killed him instantly.
"Thank heavens I was cautious enough to have Xiao San absorb his Martial Soul atop that giant tree," Flender muttered bitterly. "Otherwise we'd all be finished!"
His words received no response from Yu Xiaogang's group.
All three wore grave expressions.
Clearly, the battle between Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Hao weighed heavily on each of them.
This signaled the beginning of large-scale conflict between the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
The two factions had ultimately become sworn enemies.
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong felt profound sorrow.
By now, Liu Erlong had concluded their feud was irreconcilable.
Her eyes flickered with uncertainty—unlike Yu Xiaogang, she held no particular affection for Tang San.
With their enmity now irreversible, Tang San represented a threat.
Having spent years utilizing family resources to establish Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong had quietly come to embrace her clan.
Now the family head hunted Tang San, making the Clear Sky Sect their mortal enemy...
While she protected Tang San.
The absurdity struck Liu Erlong suddenly.
Had she been bewitched?
Tang San had killed both Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin—how could she believe his empty promises about repaying the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family later?
Everything traced back to Yu Xiaogang.
Because Yu Xiaogang accepted Tang San, she had followed his lead.
Liu Erlong wrestled internally.
Two demons warred in her mind—one urging her to strike now and kill Tang San immediately.
Even if Yu Xiaogang resented her, with Tang San dead, she'd at least eliminate a future threat to her family.
The other demon whispered to trust Yu Xiaogang, trust Tang San, believe the boy would eventually repay their family when he grew stronger.
They walked in formation—Tang San in the middle, Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong bringing up the rear, with the severely wounded Flender leading.
In her current position, no one could stop her if she chose to act.
Liu Erlong's inner turmoil intensified.
Beneath a nearby shrub, an emerald dragon snake watched Tang San's group through crimson eyes, awaiting its master's command.
Suddenly its beady eyes darted.
"This can't continue—Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo will arrive soon."
"We must make them fight even more fiercely."
"Seize Tang San!"
Dugu Feng's voice echoed in its mind.
The Emerald Dragon Snake's elusive figure suddenly surged upward.
"Phantom Dance!"
The Emerald Dragon Snake unleashed its innate skill.
This was a skill akin to teleportation.
At extreme speeds, if observed with spiritual power, the Emerald Dragon Snake resembled a flickering lighthouse.
With one flash, it appeared near Tang San and the others.
Another flash, and its body enlarged, swallowing Tang San whole.
"Erlong, save Xiao San!"
From Yu Xiaogang's perspective, all he saw was a blur—Tang San had vanished without a trace.
Flender, walking at the forefront, hadn't sensed anything at all.
Only Liu Erlong caught a glimpse of a shadow.
Yet, she didn't react.
Even with her strength, she wouldn't have been able to catch up to that shadow if she had acted.
But she didn't even summon her Martial Soul Avatar.
"There's no catching up. I couldn't even see how they made their move!"
A flicker of satisfaction crossed Liu Erlong's eyes.
The two warring devils in her mind finally settled.
She wouldn't have to deal with Tang San herself!
Someone else had taken action.
If someone else was targeting Tang San, she certainly wouldn't intervene—especially since she couldn't match their strength anyway.
"Erlong, Dean Fu, quickly, let's use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, his icy gaze suddenly blazing with intensity.
"Luo Sanpao!"
Yu Xiaogang barked, and the plump Luo Sanpao materialized out of thin air.
A golden radiance enveloped him, growing brighter by the second.
"Yu Xiaogang, calm down! In Dean Fu's current condition, is he fit to perform the Martial Soul Fusion Skill?
Do you want him to die?"
Liu Erlong roared.
But Yu Xiaogang remained unmoved. "Xiao San has been taken! We must save him immediately, or his External Soul Bone will be stolen!"
"Xiao San, Xiao San—all you care about is your Xiao San! Can't you see the clan leader is locked in a life-and-death battle with Tang Hao?
Our family and the Clear Sky Sect are already sworn enemies.
You've lost your mind. I won't save Tang San!"
Liu Erlong's tone was equally resolute.
Yu Xiaogang's head spun, his vision darkening.
At this critical moment, Liu Erlong refused to help rescue Tang San.
Any longer, and Xiao San might be reduced to nothing.
"No, Xiao San is my son! You can't refuse! Erlong, I beg you—let's use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill together. We can save him!"
Yu Xiaogang screamed hysterically.
Flender was stunned. He hadn't expected the Golden Iron Triangle to fracture at such a crucial time.
Tang San had manifested another External Soul Bone, only to be captured again.
Flender felt history repeating itself.
He even had a premonition—the one who took Tang San this time was undoubtedly the same person as before.
Who was this shadowy figure always watching them?
Beyond this hidden threat, the conflict between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and the Clear Sky Sect had reached the point of no return.
Flender sensed the danger.
Where would Shrek Academy go from here?
"Yu Xiaogang, unless you're a fool, you should realize that after today, the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family will likely go to war.
Do you think you can stop it?
Do you think Tang Hao and Tang Xiao will spare our family?
I'm leaving Blue Tyrant Academy to stand with my family!"
"No, no..." Yu Xiaogang still refused to give up, lunging to grab Liu Erlong and force her to use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
"Slap!"
Liu Erlong slapped him, thinking Yu Xiaogang must have gone mad.
Couldn't he see how obvious the situation was?
Yu Xiaogang fell to the ground, his face flushed.
Utter disbelief filled his expression.
"Erlong hit me... Erlong actually hit me..."
He was nearly driven insane.
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