Chapter 313: Xuanzi's "Madness"
The next moment, Kong Deming appeared, his gaze locked onto Xuanzi. **"I never expected the renowned Taotie Douluo to stoop so low as to attack the Snow Demon Sect's tournament team.
*"If people heard about this, I doubt many would believe it.
*"But considering your past attack on the Sun Moon Empire's exchange student team, I can somewhat understand your motives for attacking the Snow Demon Sect.
*"A dignified Rank 98 Super Douluo resorting to such despicable tactics just to clear obstacles for Shrek Academy's teams in the tournament...
*"Tell me, doesn't Shrek Academy always pride itself on fairness and justice?
"You won't be leaving Mingdu today. I will capture you and expose your crimes, so the people of Douluo can see what kind of person Shrek Academy's Xuanzi truly is."
Xuanzi narrowed his eyes slightly as he observed the elderly Kong Deming, his mind racing. He had no memory of this man. In fact, before this tournament, he had never set foot in the Sun Moon Empire.
But one thing was certain this old man had to be a Rank 9 Soul Engineer. Otherwise, there was no way that strange soul tool could trap him.
However, the strength of this Rank 9 soul tool seemed too high. Even with his Rank 98 Super Douluo cultivation, he couldn't break through it immediately.
Still, given enough time, he was confident he could destroy it.
But time was a luxury he couldn't afford the longer he stayed, the more dangerous it became.
After a brief silence, Xuanzi spoke slowly. **"You're too arrogant. Even if you're a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, you won't be able to stop me.
*"Your soul tool is strange, but I'll show you what true power at the Ultimate Douluo level looks like.
"What does it matter if you're a Rank 9 Soul Engineer? The gap between us is like the heavens and the abyss."
A deep yellow flame erupted from Xuanzi's body once more he reignited his Life Fire.
He was determined to unleash Ultimate Douluo level power to destroy this soul tool. The sensation of burning his lifespan was unpleasant, but the intoxicating surge of power made it worth it.
"If only I were an Ultimate Douluo, I wouldn't need to burn my Life Fire just to break this ridiculous soul tool."
Hidden in the shadows of a nearby tall building, Huo Yuhao observed Xuanzi, thinking, **"This old fool is really paying a heavy price just to escape.
*"Burning his Life Fire like this it's a huge loss for any Soul Master.
*"I never expected to be out here hunting Xuanzi at night. I was planning to go to the mountains to absorb Moonlight Essence, since my Sun Moon Mystic Art allows me to refine it and increase my spiritual power.
*"But then I ran into Kong Deming, who told me Xuanzi had attacked the Snow Demon Sect team and was planning to capture him.
*"The moment I heard that, I knew I couldn't miss this opportunity.
*"I still remember that old bastard pressuring us back at the auction. If it weren't for Ye Yulin, Luan Feng, and Jing Hongchen being there, I probably wouldn't have gotten that spirit bone with Ice Explosion Technique.
"Now's my chance to settle the score."
More importantly, Xuanzi's greatest backer, Mu En, was in poor health. Half of his body was already in the grave, and he had to stay at Shrek Academy to protect it.
There was no way he could come to the Sun Moon Empire to save Xuanzi.
*"As long as Xuanzi doesn't self destruct, this will go smoothly.
*"In the original story, even after becoming an Ultimate Douluo, Xuanzi still struggled against Kong Lao, and that was without Kong Lao using linked soul tools.
*"Of course, knowing Xuanzi's personality, he probably won't self destruct
*"Not only are the Shrek students staying in Mingyue Hotel nearby, but if he self destructs, he could blow them up along with himself.
"If he actually did that, he'd be a better fit for the Holy Spirit Cult than their current Grand Elder."
Kong Deming, watching Xuanzi's soaring aura, thought, **"Burning his Life Fire to reach Ultimate Douluo level?
*"I've never faced an opponent at this level before.
*"According to my theories, Rank 10 Soul Tools should be able to counter Ultimate Douluo.
"Now is the time to test that theory."
As the first Rank 10 Soul Engineer in history, Kong Deming had no predecessors to learn from.
Every concept, technique, and system of Rank 10 Soul Tools had been developed through his own painstaking research.
"Break!" Xuanzi roared, fully activating his Martial Soul True Body, attempting to shatter the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier.
His razor sharp horns stabbed at the barrier's inner wall relentlessly.
Kong Deming's eyes sharpened.
Thanks to Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection Sharing, Xuanzi's movements seemed painfully slow to him.
His attacks were full of flaws after all, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power was already at Super Douluo level.
Kong Deming channeled massive amounts of soul power into the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier.
The next moment, spatial power surged the space inside the barrier expanded instantly.
Xuanzi's attack missed completely.
Stunned, he tried again, his Taotie Divine Bull form growing even larger
But Kong Deming repeated the technique.
Once again, Xuanzi's attack failed.
He froze, confused.
*"Why? I have Ultimate Douluo power right now!
"How am I still trapped in this ridiculous soul tool?"
Suddenly, several beams of silver light shot out from the barrier's inner walls, striking Xuanzi directly.
These were spatial attacks, and Xuanzi cried out in pain.
His Martial Soul True Body flickered, as if about to collapse
But the flames of his Life Fire roared even stronger, stabilizing his Martial Soul True Body once more.
Letting out a furious roar, he expanded even further
This time, even the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier started to falter.
After all, the more Life Fire he burned, the stronger he became.
If he completely disregarded his lifespan and pushed himself toward a soul core detonation, he could even briefly overpower Long Xiaoyao.
Of course, suicide bombing wasn't an option.
Xuanzi still wanted to live
Not just for himself, but for Shrek Academy.
Still, he deliberately twisted his expression into a crazed look.
**"You won't let me leave? Fine! Then I'll drag you down with me!
"If I detonate my soul core, it'll destroy your soul tool and kill you along with me!"**
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