Chapter 75: Bibi Dong's Taunt, Tang Hao Unworthy of Being a Stepping Stone?
In the lounges of the major forces, everyone fell silent as they watched the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong, especially the Clear Sky Sect.
"Is this... another External Soul Bone, Father?"
In the Clear Sky Sect's lounge, Tang Xiao leaned against the window, pointing at the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong as he asked his father.
"Hmm, this Spirit Hall is truly wealthy. Two External Soul Bones just like that, given to their Saint and Holy Maiden. They must value them highly. However, both Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong have already perfectly fused with their External Soul Bones; there is no chance to seize them."
Listening to Tang Xiao's question, Tang Zhen stared at the Eight Spider Lances behind Bibi Dong in the arena, his eyes filled with envy.
External Soul Bones, peerless treasures second only to hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bones. The fact that Spirit Hall actually possessed two of them—their foundation was truly not to be underestimated.
However, what Tang Zhen did not know was that Yun Yuan possessed yet another External Soul Bone, and both his and Bibi Dong's External Soul Bones had been obtained by hunting Soul Beasts.
Otherwise, Tang Zhen would surely have lamented the unfairness of fate. This was no longer something that could be described as mere dumb luck; it was as if they were the Heavens' own children.
In the arena, after securing victory in this major match, Bibi Dong returned to her lounge.
"Junior Brother, how was your Senior Sister's performance? I told you, I definitely wouldn't be carried to victory. I just defeated an entire team by myself."
As soon as she entered the lounge, Bibi Dong's cheerful voice rang out. She stood with her hands on her hips, smiling, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if she wanted Yun Yuan to praise her.
Seeing this, Yun Yuan smiled helplessly. He walked up to Bibi Dong and patted her head, which was acting like a kitten, not sparing any praise.
"Senior Sister, you were amazing. Leave the upcoming matches to me."
In the first major match, Bibi Dong had already displayed sufficient strength to conquer everyone in the Angel Arena.
But this match was likely Bibi Dong's most brilliant performance. The teams in the quarterfinals would be on a whole new level of intensity.
After Bibi Dong finished her first major match, the Round of 16 continued.
The second match was the Clear Sky Sect's turn, and their opponents were the Elephant Armored Academy. The match format was a team battle.
One was the Clear Sky Hammer, known for its ultimate destructive power and attack strength; the other was the Mammoth, known for its strongest defense.
If their Soul Power Ranks were at the same level, this might have been a good duel.
But the difference in strength between the two teams was too great. The Elephant Armored Academy team's overall Soul Power Ranks were all around high-level Soul Sects.
As for the Clear Sky Sect, led by Tang Xiao, the team also included three Soul Kings, two high-level Soul Sects, and finally, a Soul Elder, Tang Hao, who could fight above his Rank.
This battle was almost one-sided. The Elephant Armored Academy team had no ability to resist, which also allowed the audience in the arena to witness a visual feast of violent aesthetics.
Among them, the name Tang Hao gradually became famous. At fourteen or fifteen years old, as a Soul Elder, he shook a Soul Sect from the Elephant Armored Academy head-on, showing everyone his powerful talent.
Overall, the first and second matches of the opening ceremony left the best impression on people: one was the shock brought by Bibi Dong's appearance, and the other was the feast of violent aesthetics interpreted by the Clear Sky Sect team.
As for the subsequent matches, they were not as exciting, though they were standard and did not disappoint too much.
With the first day of the finals over, the teams for the Round of 8 were officially determined: Spirit Hall team, Clear Sky Sect team, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect team, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect team, Tianshui Academy team, Shenfeng Academy team, Blazing Academy team, and the Breaking Clan team.
After finishing the first match, Yun Yuan took Bibi Dong back to their palace behind the The Pope's Palace.
While passing through the arena passage, they happened to run into their arch-rival, the Clear Sky Sect team. Originally, Yun Yuan did not intend to pay them any mind.
But the Clear Sky Sect team, being old rivals, was different. Their captain, Tang Xiao, reached out and blocked Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong a few meters away.
"Yun Yuan, I don't know what your Spirit Hall's intentions are for this tournament, but I want to tell you that with me, Tang Xiao, here, the three Ten-thousand-year Spirit Bones offered by your Spirit Hall will be accepted by our Clear Sky Sect."
"In the arena, I will personally crush you."
Tang Xiao looked at Yun Yuan and spoke in a threatening manner, his words full of confidence.
To this, before Yun Yuan could speak, Bibi Dong, as Yun Yuan's number one fan, spoke up first.
"Tang Xiao, my Junior Brother has yet to exact revenge for your attack on him last time. It just so happens that we can use this tournament to see how my Junior Brother suppresses you."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong noticed Tang Hao in the Clear Sky Sect team and pointed her finger at him.
"And you, Tang Hao, you've already been beaten up by my Junior Brother several times. However, dealing with you this time doesn't require my Junior Brother to make a move; I can defeat you all by myself."
"Having lost twice in a row, you are no longer worthy of being my Junior Brother's opponent—oh no, I mean stepping stone. Tang Hao, you are now only fit to be my, Bibi Dong's, stepping stone."
Hearing Bibi Dong's words, the already short-tempered Tang Hao felt his anger flare up instantly. He stepped out directly and pointed at Bibi Dong, cursing angrily.
"Bibi Dong, how dare you! Don't think that defeating a weak team makes you something special. That Plant Academy team? I, Tang Hao, could suppress them all by myself."
"If you have the guts, let's have a private duel tomorrow. Let's see me use my Clear Sky Hammer to smash that foul mouth of yours directly. How dare you insult me like this!"
Facing Tang Hao's challenge, Bibi Dong stood with her hands on her hips, lifted her chin, and said proudly:
"A duel it is, then. Who's afraid of whom? It just so happens there are no matches tomorrow. Let us show you that not only can your Clear Sky Sect not beat our Spirit Hall, but your younger generation is also inferior in competition."
This remark from Bibi Dong struck a nerve with everyone in the Clear Sky Sect. The fact that the seven High Priests of Spirit Hall had suppressed the Clear Sky Sect was their shame.
Now that it was mentioned by Bibi Dong, they wanted to kill her, but they couldn't—this was Spirit City.
Once they made a move, not only would their group not be able to leave Spirit City alive, but the Clear Sky Sect would face disaster again.
The last time the seven High Priests suppressed the Clear Sky Sect, it had already made them realize Spirit Hall's absolute dominance over the Douluo Continent.
"Fine, a duel tomorrow. The location will be right here in this Angel Arena. I'd like to see if those spider lances of yours can withstand my Clear Sky Hammer."
After issuing the challenge to Bibi Dong, Tang Hao snorted coldly and returned to his team formation. Tomorrow, he would make Bibi Dong regret her words today.
Regarding this, the captain of the Clear Sky Sect team, Tang Hao's older brother, Tang Xiao, had no objections.
He believed in his brother Tang Hao's combat prowess. Although he was not a monster on the level of Yun Yuan, Tang Hao had a high chance of winning against Bibi Dong.
As for Yun Yuan, upon seeing this duel challenge, he did not stop it. Tang Xiao had confidence in Tang Hao, so why would he not have confidence in Bibi Dong?
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