Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 155: Fifth Round of the Finals

Bibi Dong seemed pleased with everyone and calmly announced, "From each of you, I see the future of spirit masters. Here before the Pope's Hall, I hope you'll display all your strength. The victor will be handsomely rewarded by Spirit Hall."

With a light wave of her hand, a long, narrow box appeared, its lid opening to reveal three glowing objects inside. The onlookers' eyes widened as they recognized what lay within: three spirit bones—one a green skull, another a fiery red right arm bone, and the third a soft blue left leg bone. These were the championship prizes.

Ghost Douluo, standing behind the Pope, spoke in an eerie tone, "These three spirit bones are the Spirit-Condensing Wisdom Skull, the Explosive Flame Right Arm, and the Swift Wind Pursuit Left Leg. Each comes from a ten-thousand-year spirit beast, and the Spirit-Condensing Wisdom Skull originates from a beast over fifty thousand years old—a true treasure among spirit bones."

A wave of desire swept through the crowd as they gazed at the prizes, but one firm tap of Bibi Dong's scepter swiftly dispelled any lingering greedy thoughts.

"There will only be one victor, only one champion," Bibi Dong stated calmly. "The final champion will receive these three spirit bones as a reward. I expect nothing less than your best."

Yang Potian eyed the bones with narrowed eyes. So, even after showing my Spirit Emperor strength, Bibi Dong is still putting these bones up as the prize. She must be betting on that hidden woman to turn the tide.

With Bibi Dong's announcement, the fifth round of the finals officially began.

She continued, "This morning, each of you will send up seven contestants for a one-on-one elimination round. The last team standing will go straight to the finals tomorrow. The two defeated teams will battle for the remaining spot this afternoon. Now, please send your first contestant to the stage."

Upon hearing this, both Heaven Dou Team One and Spirit Hall's team huddled to discuss strategy, deliberating over their first representative.

Yang Potian, however, ignored the planning and simply walked straight onto the stage to draw lots.

When Heaven Dou Team Two's first contestant was revealed to be Yang Potian, the expressions of those in the other two teams shifted immediately. In fact, shock swept over the entire audience. No one expected Heaven Dou Team Two to open with Yang Potian, the Spirit Emperor himself. Clearly, he intended to dominate the match.

Heaven Dou Team One had initially planned to send Ma Hongjun, while Spirit Hall's team had chosen a forty-sixth-ranked Spirit Ancestor, but both of them stopped mid-step, visibly uncertain.

They understood that against a Spirit Emperor like Yang Potian, they wouldn't even be able to exhaust him. Yet both teams had planned their strategies around certain players, and withdrawing might disrupt everything.

As Ma Hongjun hesitated, Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke up, "Hongjun, step back."

The crowd's eyes shifted to Yu Xiaogang in confusion. In the finals, it was unheard of for a team to call back a player already selected.

Bibi Dong's gaze narrowed slightly as she asked, "State your reason."

Yu Xiaogang smirked, "Simple. Heaven Dou Team One will forfeit the individual competition this morning and go directly to the elimination match this afternoon."

Such an unprecedented decision left the crowd speechless. After all, this was the finals.

Bibi Dong's voice remained calm. "And why is that?"

With an arrogant expression, Yu Xiaogang replied, "No particular reason. I believe forfeiting is within our rights."

Many were visibly displeased with Yu Xiaogang's tone and response.

Yet Bibi Dong replied, "Indeed, forfeiting is within your rights, and facing a Spirit Emperor is a sensible choice. My apologies, Elder Yu."

Her words were met with gasps. Not only did they reveal her regard for Yu Xiaogang, but the title "Elder Yu" suggested he held an honorary position within Spirit Hall. From this point forward, it was clear that all of Spirit Hall would treat him with respect.

Then, Bibi Dong turned to Spirit Hall's team and addressed their lead, "Since Heaven Dou Team Two has sent out a Spirit Emperor, sending out a Spirit Ancestor is meaningless. Spirit Hall's team will also forfeit and join the elimination round this afternoon."

Her decision left Spirit Hall's team stunned. For the Pope herself to declare such a thing—how was Spirit Hall's reputation supposed to withstand this?

As Yang Potian prepared to leave the stage, Bibi Dong spoke again, "Please wait a moment, Yang Potian."

He paused, bowing slightly. "Your Holiness, how may I serve?"

Bibi Dong looked at him, then addressed the assembly. "Yang Potian, as the first spirit master to display a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring, you've caused quite a stir in the spirit master world. Would you mind sharing how you managed to absorb such a spirit ring? It may benefit the development of future spirit masters."

While her question sounded casual, Yang Potian could tell she was placing him directly under the scrutiny of the entire spirit master world.

Without hesitation, he replied, "Your Holiness, I was able to absorb a ten-thousand-year fourth ring after obtaining a rare Celestial Chrysanthemum in the Star Dou Forest, which greatly strengthened my body."

The audience fell silent, and all eyes turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo on the high platform. His spirit was well-known, and many recognized his rare affinity for flora.

Finally, Bibi Dong smiled. "Thank you, Yang Potian, for your response."

Yang Potian gave a respectful bow before stepping down.

Amid the crowd, Tang San's face darkened. This was the second time he had heard of mystical herbs in the Douluo Continent. It seemed that beyond his own Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, Yang Potian had also encountered the rare Celestial Chrysanthemum.

As Yang Potian returned to his team, he cast a cold glance at Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang. He mused, An arrogant fool with no power of his own and an immensely powerful woman tormented by unrequited love. Their relationship seems like a twisted obsession. I wonder how much they'll still be smiling when this tournament ends.

The afternoon quickly arrived, bringing the elimination matches.

Heaven Dou Team One fielded its full team of Spirit Ancestors—their strongest possible lineup.

Spirit Hall's team brought forth an even more formidable lineup: three Spirit Kings and four Spirit Ancestors, each ranked above forty-five. Surprisingly, however, the mysterious blonde woman—Qian Renxue—did not participate. Perhaps she considered it beneath her, or perhaps Spirit Hall felt confident that their current lineup could overwhelm Heaven Dou Team One. Spirit Hall's members held an average spirit power advantage of six to seven ranks, giving them a clear upper hand.

It seemed Qian Renxue was holding herself back to confront him in the final team battle. Yang Potian wondered if Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue had considered the risk of an unexpected loss. In the morning, Spirit Hall might still have had a slight chance if they'd fought hard. But if Heaven Dou Team One managed to pull off an upset this afternoon, would it intensify the mother-daughter tension in Spirit Hall?

Yang Potian glanced at the disguised Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, noticing an air of nobility that somehow felt incomplete—perhaps lacking the natural regal aura of a true royal.

As the match began and both teams summoned their spirits and spirit rings, the referee's shout marked the official start. Heaven Dou Team One's Tang San unexpectedly launched his fourth spirit skill, Blue Silver Prison, pouring significant spirit power into it, aiming to capture his opponents in a swift move.

The team quickly assembled in a single line, an unorthodox formation for a battle. From back to front, the lineup was Yu Tianheng, Ning Rong, Bai Shao Fei, Tai Long, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Tang San. Each teammate pressed their hands against the back of the person before them. Yu Tianheng channeled all his spirit power into Ning Rong, who then summoned her immense Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, transmitting an amplified flow of spirit power into Bai Shao Fei, who passed it forward. As the spirit power surged down the line, it grew thicker and more powerful.

By the time Xiao Wu channeled the combined spirit power into Tang San, it seemed on the verge of bursting, pushing past the Spirit King level and even approaching the Spirit Emperor's peak. When Tang San took hold of the spirit power, it gave his Clear Sky Hammer an ominous, golden hue and a massive, intimidating weight.

This was Tang San's weapon spirit's true form, a feat generally reserved for those at rank seventy and above. But with the amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the unified power of all seven members, Tang San could unleash it prematurely.

Seeing this, Spirit Hall's seven members scrambled to break free from the Blue Silver Prison. Yan quickly activated his fourth spirit skill, Molten Eruption, burning away the blue silver grass that entrapped them. But those few seconds were enough for the Shrek Seven to complete their unity spirit fusion and allow Tang San to fully manifest his Clear Sky Hammer's true form.

Once free, Hu Liena and Xie Yue swiftly activated their fusion technique, forming a seductive yet lethal chimera of male and female energies, while the others charged toward Tang San, intent on an all-out assault.

Tang San's eyes turned an intense shade of violet, his gaze sharper than ever as he wielded the Clear Sky Hammer with deadly precision, repelling each attack and even injuring Hu Liena and Xie Yue's chimera form in a single blow.

Against all odds, Heaven Dou Team One, led by Tang San and the united spirit fusion, overcame the stronger Spirit Hall team, pulling off an unexpected victory.

Yang Potian observed closely, noticing the subtle signs of strain on Tang San's face. Despite the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng he had consumed to enhance his strength and recovery, his body was visibly struggling under the burden of the Clear Sky Hammer's true form. Any longer, and Tang San might have faced serious trouble.

Yang Potian then turned his gaze to Spirit Hall's reserve team. Qian Renxue's face was ashen, and as she looked at Bibi Dong on the high platform, a glint of resentment flashed in her eyes.

He couldn't help but shake his head. This has become truly entertaining. Spirit Hall is digging its own grave here. Yu Xiaogang may be gloating now, but we'll see if he's still smiling after tomorrow.

Tomorrow promised a grand spectacle. Yang Potian glanced at Xiao Wu, wondering if things would play out as they did in the original story. How exactly was Xiao Wu concealing her spirit beast aura?

(End of Chapter)

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