Zhang Peng's face darkened as he prepared to cut off his own arm.
At that moment, Ye Yu's expression turned cold.
"Changed your mind again? But can you change at will, and decide whenever you feel like it?"
Upon hearing Ye Yu's words, Zhang Peng's face looked quite unpleasant, naturally feeling humiliated.
He had previously kneeled, ready to apologize, but upon hearing that Ye Yu was Support, he stood up, preparing to act against Ye Yu.
Even if one possesses a Divine-level Soul Ring, how could he not be able to defeat a Support?
However, after clashing, he was shocked to discover that Ye Yu was terrifyingly powerful. Even using the Ninth Soul Skill couldn't withstand Ye Yu's assault; it was so strong. It baffled him how Support could be this powerful, akin to a level ninety-seven Super Douluo, rendering his level ninety-six self a mismatch.
Would getting his subordinates to join and create a brawl work? Clearly not; it would be even worse, especially if Ye Ran could truly support Ye Yu, then they would be worse off.
Even without direct support, Ye Yu could certainly support Ye Ran, given that Ye Ran was not simply Support but also possessed other mysterious Martial Souls.
Ye Ran's strength was also exceedingly strong. With a terrifying Support like Ye Yu aiding Ye Ran, Ye Ran's strength would inevitably surpass his own.
Thus, starting a brawl wouldn't work.
As for signaling Jing Hongchen for help, it's even less likely. The Sun-Moon Empire simply wouldn't allow that.
Zhang Peng asked in a heavy tone, "What do you want?"
Ye Yu spoke coldly, "Earlier, you would kneel and apologize, then break off an arm, and it would suffice. But now the situation is different; after all, you reconsidered and confronted me, offending me. Of course, it won't resolve as simply."
"Kid, don't overdo it. A Titled Douluo kneeling and self-amputating an arm; that's still simple? This is an absurd humiliation! The person before you is a Super Douluo!"
Zhang Peng shouted, "Shut your mouths!"
Instantly, several men in black fell silent.
Zhang Peng's face appeared grim as he looked at Ye Yu, asking heavily, "Tell me, what must be done to resolve this?"
Ye Yu replied plainly, "Simple: kneel and apologize while knocking three loud heads, and for the arm, choose the one with a Soul Bone to cut off, extract the Soul Bone, and see who among the Shrek Seven Monsters it's suitable for; the Soul Bone will go to us. Of course, if both arms lack a Soul Bone, then the legs would do."
Instantly, Zhang Peng's face dramatically changed!
Those around him had faces that went pale as well, including Jing Hongchen, Hall Master of Mingde Hall and a Titled Douluo, who was bewildered.
Internally, Jing Hongchen exclaimed, "This kid is too ruthless."
People nearby began discussing fervently.
"This... this still simple?"
"Too ruthless. Self-amputate a limb with a Soul Bone, and extract the Soul Bone – even more ruthless for a Titled Douluo!"
"Indeed, as universally known, for a Titled Douluo, self-amputating a limb and extracting the Soul Bone will cause Soul Power Level to drop! Removing a limb with a Soul Bone would likely reduce the Soul Power by seven levels or more, greatly diminishing strength, demoting him to Soul Douluo!"
"For a Soul Douluo to become a Titled Douluo, how difficult it is; as a Super Douluo, a highly formidable being among Titled Douluo, self-amputating a limb and extracting a Soul Bone, demoting to Soul Douluo – how could anyone bear it? Too ruthless."
...
At this time, Zhang Peng looked furious, visibly trembling in anger.
"Ye Yu, you..."
Zhang Peng wanted to say it was excessive, but Ye Yu's voice was chilling:
"Die, or do as I say – choose one."
As he spoke, Ye Yu raised his Unbeatable and prepared to act.
Zhang Peng's fists clenched tightly, overwhelmed with disgrace.
Fight?
Ye Yu's words weren't mere boasts; he certainly would die.
However, losing a limb to extract the Soul Bone...
Even he trembled at the thought; the cost was too great, with levels dropping and strength regressing, even reverting to Soul Douluo, making recovery impossible.
Legs severed, can they regenerate?
But the cruelest truth is extracting the Soul Bone, truly the root cause of the decline in strength.
To cultivate to the current level ninety-six Super Douluo – what difficulty, and to do this would reduce him to Soul Douluo, utterly unbearable.
Zhang Peng was deeply conflicted, and Ye Yu impatient.
"Then I'll just kill you."
As Ye Yu readied to act, Zhang Peng made his choice, clenching his teeth in resolve.
"I'll do as you say!"
The other men in black were shocked, crying out.
"Sixth Honored Elder, are you really going to..."
"You all don't need to say anything; if we don't do this, shall we choose to die? If you want to join forces with me against them, the outcome is definitely for us to all perish. If we die, what about leaving the Saintess alone here?"
The men in black remained silent.
At this point, several nations' academies and sects present were surprised, including Huo Yuhao and others.
Such a level ninety-six Super Douluo referred to as the Sixth Honored Elder?
If he ranks sixth, then within the Honored Elders, his strength is almost ranked sixth.
This implies that the Holy Spirit Sect has at least six Honored Elders! Furthermore, the top five are stronger than Zhang Peng!
This is the best-case scenario, as no one knows if there's a Seventh Honored Elder or Eighth Honored Elder.
No one fully understands the comprehensive strength of the mysterious Holy Spirit Sect, and upon hearing this statement, they pondered how powerful the Holy Spirit Sect seems, not inferior to the Body Sect. Declaring war against Shrek, they appear fearless, perhaps truly confident.
Ye Ran mentally noted, "It appears the Holy Spirit Sect is even stronger than I imagined, with many powerful fighters."
Huo Yuhao marveled internally, "Brother Ran, Boss Yu are both demonically potent supporters. I thought with Shrek's Titled Douluo that Shrek would be the strongest in the world. However, perhaps the Holy Spirit Sect can really contend with such a Shrek."
Zhang Peng made his decision, kneeling immediately and facing Huo Yuhao.
Bang bang bang!
Three resounding knocks, expressing apology, "Sorry for what happened last time!"
Then turning to face Ye Ran, knocked heavily three more times.
"Sorry for what happened last time!"
Zhang Peng was trembling all over, exceedingly humiliated under the watchful gaze of many, with his Titled Douluo dignity so strong. To do this was profoundly shameful.
Resentment filled his heart; all this because of Ye Yu.
After completing the act, Zhang Peng rose and glanced at his right arm, utterly reluctant, heart aching.
Yet, helplessly, it had to be done.
Manifesting his True Martial Soul, an old dark purple tiger with a scorpion tail, the scorpion's tail lifted like a sickle, swinging towards his right arm.
Pffft!
Blood splattered and his right arm fell.
The Soul Bone and body had fused; only severing the arm could separate it and extract the Soul Bone.
Zhang Peng retrieved the Soul Bone; rarity immeasurable. As a Titled Douluo, he possessed only this one Soul Bone, ecstatic with excitement then, now...
He presented the Soul Bone, gritting his teeth, "A seventy-thousand-year Soul Bone, originating from the Strong Golden Lion, acquired when hunting and attaining the Eighth Soul Ring."
Zhang Peng reluctantly handed over the Soul Bone, his hands trembling, reluctantly letting it go.
Ye Yu directly took this Soul Bone.
The Soul Bone he didn't need at all, as he already possessed enough and didn't hold this one in high regard either.
Ye Ran too found it unappealing; his Seventh Soul Ring required four hundred thousand years, naturally demanding Soul Bones of four hundred thousand years, and this was merely seventy thousand years.
Ye Ran said, "Both I and Boss Yu don't need it; this Soul Bone is suitable for Beibei; Beibei with a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaur Martial Soul is outstanding in the Strong Attack Type, and this Bone from the Strong Golden Lion suits him excellently."
Ye Yu said, "Then Beibei should take it and absorb it when suitable."
Beibei was astonished, how could he accept; a Soul Bone is incredibly precious.
Ye Ran said, "We're all brothers; don't be overly polite, otherwise it appears pretentious."
Beibei paused, then firmly nodded, accepting the Soul Bone silently, imprinting it in his heart.