"This round, Chrysanthemum is likely to lose."
The one who understands Chrysanthemum Douluo the best is, of course, his good brother, Ghost.
When he learned that Yue Guan's opponent was Gu Rong, he knew Yue Guan was going to lose.
Yue Guan's martial spirit isn't weak; it is the legendary celestial-grade spirit, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!
However, he chose the wrong path in pursuit of power, which made him seem weaker.
Of course, this is all relative.
In the eyes of the Assault-type Title Douluos, Yue Guan is just average. Even those with lower spirit power, like Demon Bear, don't take Yue Guan seriously at all.
Especially after Ghost Douluo died, there weren't many in the Spirit Hall who still respected him.
Without the martial soul fusion skill, his weaknesses became apparent.
Gu Rong is, after all, an experienced Title Douluo, and they are "old acquaintances." This match doesn't even need to be fought.
Ghost looked at the arena, then at the contestants' resting area.
He hadn't expected that a competition hosted by the gods would bring out so many old, undying people and reclusive Title Douluos!
Some of these strong individuals have no faction, no background, and they lead a carefree life focused solely on cultivation.
These powerful individuals are unknown to outsiders, and those who have come to compete are likely just a small portion.
If these people were united, they could instantly form a top-tier force!
Even if they couldn't rival the Spirit Hall, they wouldn't be too far behind.
"Youngster, watch the competition carefully. You can't afford to offend many of the old fellows here."
An elderly man, dressed in a white robe with an immortal demeanor, stroked his beard and said to Ghost.
Youngster?
Well, compared to this old man, he was indeed a youngster.
This old man was at least one hundred fifty years old, and his spirit power was at least level ninety-seven!
The God of Judgment's move had indeed brought out many old, undying people!
Ghost truly couldn't afford to offend this one.
"Thank you for the reminder, senior."
Ghost cupped his hands, giving a forced smile.
The old man didn't respond to Ghost but looked at the figure on the arena.
A god-level expert!
The dream they had pursued all their lives was right in front of them.
If he could get guidance from such a figure, he might be able to take another step forward!
Worldly things hold no attraction for these old fellows.
Fame, wealth, beauties, none of these are their pursuits.
Godhood, the legendary hundredth level, is what they seek!
But after level ninety-five, each level's advancement requires a long, long time of accumulation and comprehension.
Moreover, they don't even know if their path is right or wrong.
They don't have their own inheritance, nor do they have stronger individuals to guide them; they can only explore on their own, during which many go astray.
This is an opportunity they cannot miss!
"In just fifty years, the Douluo Continent has produced so many talents. I didn't expect so many strong ones to emerge."
Ten years, twenty years, or fifty years is not a big deal to those above level ninety-five.
They might go into seclusion for cultivation for ten years, and a slight improvement in spirit power is good news for them.
Currently, there is no soul core system; spirit power cultivation relies solely on gradual accumulation, which is why the number of Title Douluos and strong individuals now cannot compare to the future.
The emergence of soul cores made it easier for many Spirit Douluos to break through to Title Douluos and for Title Douluos to become Super Douluos.
But, there are no soul cores now!
No, there is a soul core system now, but its existence is very limited! Only within the Battle Spirit Arena does the soul core system exist!
After Neuvillette returned to Sotou City, he did not do nothing.
Self-improvement is fundamental; strengthening the family must start with themselves.
Neuvillette knew the theoretical knowledge of the soul core system, and he even conducted an experiment to test it out. Because of his incredible control, he succeeded in one attempt.
Of course, he didn't really need the soul core system for himself.
After successfully experimenting with the soul core system, Neuvillette passed the experimental data to Lexius.
What Lexius would do with it was no longer Neuvillette's concern.
On the arena, Yue Guan and Gu Rong released their martial spirits almost simultaneously.
With the announcement "Begin the match," neither held back.
"Martial Soul Avatar!"
"Martial Soul Avatar!"
Yes, at the level of Title Douluo, the battle started directly with their Martial Soul Avatars, especially when their spirit power levels were close.
The battle changed in an instant, and whoever reacted slower would be in trouble!
For example, in the original timeline, when Tang Hao attacked the Hall of Elders, he didn't hesitate and directly started with his Martial Soul Avatar.
The Elders of the Spirit Hall couldn't react in time, and only by joining forces could they barely hold him off.
If they had released their Martial Soul Avatars at the start, Tang Hao might not have been able to escape!
"Ahh..."
The audience and some contestants gasped in surprise.
Martial Soul Avatar?
Starting with their seventh spirit skill—how deep is their grudge?
Those not at this level naturally didn't understand the reasoning.
In a battle between experts, every move is a detail!
"Gu Rong, I know I'm not your match. Let's decide the winner with one move!"
Yue Guan said solemnly.
In a one-on-one situation, with his attack power, it was impossible to break through Gu Rong's defense.
How could he fight then?
Hearing this, Gu Rong laughed, "You do have self-awareness. Alright, I agree!"
Gu Rong agreed readily, not wanting to drag it out with Yue Guan.
Under normal circumstances, even if he could defeat Yue Guan, it would take considerable time. Yue Guan might be weaker, but he was still a Title Douluo of the same level.
Yue Guan wasn't angry. Gu Rong might be arrogant now, but if he faced those old fellows, his good days would be over!
"Ninth Spirit Skill: Chrysanthemum's Remnant, Scattered Wounds, Fallen Petals Break the Heart!"
Yue Guan's martial spirit materialized, and his spirit power quickly condensed countless Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemums around him. Their edges were sharper than blades!
"Bone Dragon Emerges."
"Soaring in the Sky, Carefree."
"Fleeting Three Extremes, Wind Follows the Journey!"
"Ninth Spirit Skill: Bone Dragon Transformation!"
Gu Rong also activated his ninth spirit skill with full force, transforming into a soaring bone dragon.
This move combined defense and offense, Gu Rong's trump card.
The last time he used this move was when he fought Neuvillette.
Since then, he had lacked confidence in this ninth spirit skill!
Come to think of it, a Title Douluo being outmatched by a god isn't that unusual, right?
In this regard, Yue Guan and Gu Rong were indeed kindred spirits.
Yue Guan was the first elder of the Spirit Hall to be beaten by Neuvillette.
Gu Rong was the first Title Douluo to be beaten by Neuvillette.
"Ding... Ding... Ding..."
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