"..."
Dugu Bo was rendered speechless by Yu Xiaogang's self-important delusions.
Yes, if this were before he met Tang San, and Yu Xiaogang had said something like this,
He might have even laughed at him and told him to go ahead, let his disciple come for revenge.
But after the battle at the Clear Sky Clan, after witnessing the strength Tang San possessed and the forces backing him,
Dugu Bo had no choice but to admit: if they hadn't met under peaceful terms back then, and this guy had just shown up with his disciple and all the forces behind him, then he probably wouldn't be alive today—or at best, he'd be a heavily wounded fugitive on the run.
But now…
Dugu Bo really wanted to ask Yu Xiaogang a question: has your entire intelligence network gone completely dark or what?
Don't you know that your so-called disciple and all the forces behind him have already been annihilated by that lord's friend—by that unmatched, peerless powerhouse, Lord Xiao?
Even if you had the whole sky filled with Title Douluo, what damn use would that be?
Though he hadn't gone back to check the ruins of the Clear Sky Clan afterwards, given the terrifying reputation of that Yaksha war general known for slaughter, Dugu Bo seriously doubted that there was a single soul left alive who could resist.
So why are you still playing smart with me, Yu Xiaogang?
"What's the matter? Just hearing my disciple's name and you're already scared stiff?"
At this moment, seeing Dugu Bo deep in thought, Yu Xiaogang assumed Dugu Bo had finally pieced together his disciple's recent influence across the continent.
Convinced Dugu Bo had now realized how powerful his side was, he grew even more smug.
"Heh…"
Dugu Bo looked up at this deranged lunatic and let out a mocking laugh.
"Go on then, call that useless disciple of yours to come after me. I'll be right here, waiting!"
Yu Xiaogang… oh Yu Xiaogang, you're talking all tough now, but not only am I laughing at you, I'm looking forward to seeing how that so-called disciple of yours is going to show up at all!
"You—!"
Seeing Dugu Bo unafraid and even looking down on him, Yu Xiaogang's rage surged once again.
That look—he knew that look all too well. Ever since he was a child, especially in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, that was the exact same mocking expression everyone always threw at him.
"Hmph! Even if my disciple doesn't come, you're not leaving here alive today!"
"Oh?"
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow and looked toward the man beside Yu Xiaogang—Yu Yuanzhen.
"With just him? Not enough to stop me~"
"Heh… Old bastard, what I've prepared for you isn't just that~"
Yu Xiaogang sneered darkly, then clapped his hands.
From within the palace, two more figures soared out into the sky.
More Title Douluo?
Dugu Bo could sense the aura of the two figures forming a pincer formation around him—they were undoubtedly both Title Douluo.
What the hell was happening to this world?
Why were Title Douluo popping out like they were going out of style?
Despite the ridiculousness of it all, Dugu Bo immediately raised his guard.
If it were just Yu Yuanzhen, he was confident he could beat him within fifty rounds.
But facing three Title Douluo at once? With his current strength, escape was still possible—but victory? Out of the question.
"Take this old bastard down hard. But don't kill him—I've got plans for him."
Yu Xiaogang ordered coldly, not even caring that Yu Yuanzhen was his father.
He wanted to make Dugu Bo pay for every single bit of humiliation he had ever suffered from him—all at once!
Yu Yuanzhen glanced at his son. Though part of him bristled at being ordered around like this, he still activated his martial spirit in sync with the other two Title Douluo, launching an assault on Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo deflected their initial probing strikes with a surge of soul power, then leapt out of the encirclement, drawing the three of them away from the palace.
The four Title Douluo clashed, their battle shaking the skies within the palace grounds.
With Dugu Bo gone, the palace guards—who had been avoiding the crossfire—quickly surrounded the carriage.
"Seize whoever's inside the carriage!"
Yu Xiaogang stood with hands behind his back. If he had dared to intercept Dugu Bo here, he clearly already knew who was riding in that carriage.
But times had changed. The Yu Xiaogang who was once thrown out of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy… was dead.
Now, he was Grandmaster Yu, the man who held Heaven Dou's fate in his hands!
"Yes, sir!"
The palace guards raised their spears, a few leaping onto the carriage to pull aside the curtain—only for a blast of energy to explode outward like a whip.
Three figures leapt from within: Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan.
"HAHAHAHA! What a pleasant surprise!"
Yu Xiaogang burst into laughter the moment he saw Dugu Yan.
Oh, Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo. You think this palace is your home? Even brought your family with you?
I've been itching for someone to vent on—and now your precious granddaughter shows up just in time as my appetizer!
"Erlong, take them down!"
Yu Xiaogang immediately commanded Liu Erlong to attack.
With her being a Soul Sage, there was no way she couldn't handle two little girls.
Liu Erlong, ever obedient to Yu Xiaogang's will, immediately moved to restrain Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan.
If Zhu Zhuqing hadn't had the Dull Blade in hand, the difference in soul power alone would've meant the two girls wouldn't last more than a few moves.
"I say, Crown Prince, how long are you planning to keep hiding?"
Yu Xiaogang glanced once again toward the carriage.
The most important person still hadn't revealed themselves—and it was starting to feel like a personal insult.
His madness began to bubble to the surface once more.
"You're all being far too reckless."
A clear and cold voice rang from within the carriage.
Yu Keke stepped out, holding Fire Meow Meow in her arms.
She pointed toward Zhu Zhuqing and said,
"Fire Meow Meow, go help Sister Zhuqing."
"Rooaaar!"
Fire Meow Meow leapt from the carriage. With a mighty roar, it transformed mid-air—into a massive, majestic lion wreathed in flames.
The surrounding temperature instantly surged.
"Not good!"
Yu Yuanzhen and the others sensed the terrifying new aura and turned to retreat—
But Dugu Bo blocked their way with a boisterous laugh.
"HAHAHAHA! You thought only you had backup? Fire Meow Meow, hurry and wrap up over there so you can come help me!"
Seeing Fire Meow Meow join the fight, Dugu Bo was invigorated.
Ever since the battle at Clear Sky, he and Fire Meow Meow had forged a quiet bond—a sense of comradeship born from life-and-death struggles.
"ROAR!"
With a sweep of its flaming tail, Fire Meow Meow blasted the palace guards—including Yu Xiaogang—away from the carriage.
Then, it turned toward Liu Erlong and fired a blazing fireball.
A Title Douluo might've been able to dodge—but as just a Soul Sage, Liu Erlong could only narrowly avoid a fatal hit.
Still, the blow from a bundred-thousand-year soul beast sent her flying, her condition unknown.
"Zhuqing, Yan Yan—come with me."
Finally, Xue Qinghe appeared.
She led Yu Keke forward, motioning for Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan to follow her into the palace.
Meanwhile, Fire Meow Meow pounced into Dugu Bo's battle, diving into the fray like a wolf among sheep.
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