**Chapter 98: Dugu Bo Shocked, His Secret Revealed?**
After a day's rest.
The third round of the finals was set to begin.
In the previous round, the Martial Soul Hall Team was the first to compete. This time, they were the last to make their appearance.
It was expected, after all.
This round featured a clash between two of the top three seeded teams: the Golden Generation Team and the Heaven Dou Royal Team!
Regardless of the outcome, one of the primary teams would be eliminated and rank only among the top 10!
"The first match of the third round was won by the Haotian Team!"
"The second match of the third round was won by the Star Luo Empire Team!"
"The third match of the third round was won by the Thunder Team!"
The first three matches were fiercely contested, and the winners were determined.
As expected, the Haotian Team advanced to the next round.
"Next, we invite both teams for today's final match. Let's welcome the Martial Soul Hall Team and the Heaven Dou Royal Team!"
Finally, the most anticipated clash of the day began. Members of both the Martial Soul Hall Team and the Heaven Dou Royal Team entered the ring, stepping in from opposite sides of the arena.
"Bibi Dong, Gu Ziyi!"
"Our Heaven Dou Royal Team will not be easily defeated by you. The victor has yet to be decided!"
As soon as the Heaven Dou Royal Team appeared, Captain Dugu Xin addressed Gu Ziyi and Bibi Dong with a firm expression.
He knew Bibi Dong was a Soul King, which posed a strong challenge to his team, but they would not surrender so easily.
Moreover, their opponent had only one Soul King. History showed that teams with a Soul King had been defeated by teams without one in the competition before.
"That's right! The winner today will be our Heaven Dou Royal Team!"
Ning Shuangjiang, standing beside Captain Dugu Xin, echoed his sentiments.
She wasn't one to give up easily.
"Haha, that's what makes this fun!"
"If you're timid before the fight, there's no point in entering this competition!"
Bibi Dong, hearing the challenge from the opposing leaders, didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled confidently.
She enjoyed strong opponents!
"Hmph!"
"Damn it! Let's see if you're still smiling when you lose!"
When Ning Shuangjiang saw Bibi Dong's smiling demeanor, she became visibly agitated, her chest heaving in frustration.
This caught Gu Ziyi's attention, prompting him to glance at her a few times. This woman, bearing a striking resemblance to Ning Rongrong, had an even more prominent figure!
"That girl, Shuangjiang, is as stubborn as ever!"
"But she's clearly in trouble this time. Even excluding Bibi Dong, the other members of the Golden Generation Team are formidable!"
Ning Fengzhi, watching from the audience, shook his head with a wry smile.
He knew his cousin's temperament well.
"Indeed, the Martial Soul Hall Team's calm demeanor during their battles is truly terrifying. Throughout this championship, they haven't made a single mistake," commented Bone Douluo.
"This must be attributed to the guidance of the Pope's second disciple. Otherwise, given their age, it would be impossible for them to perform so flawlessly," Sword Douluo added.
"Xin'er…"
In another corner of the audience, Dugu Bo frowned deeply as he watched Dugu Xin in the ring.
He was somewhat worried that if his son lost the next match, it would deal him a significant blow.
"Hey~!"
"Old Venom, you actually came to watch your son compete ~"
At that moment, a familiar voice echoed in Dugu Bo's ears.
"Chrysanthemum!" (N/E: He calls it the 'Chrysanthemum Pass', but I changed it.)
Hearing the familiar voice, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed coldly as he called out to the figure.
Turning around, he saw Yue Guan standing beside him.
"Old Venom, it's been a while ~"
"So, do you still have the courage to challenge me this time?"
Yue Guan wasn't offended by the nickname. Instead, he smirked, taunting his rival.
Their feud spanned many years. Every time they crossed paths, they couldn't resist competing against each other.
However, neither had ever dealt a fatal blow to the other. If one lost and fled, the victor never pursued.
Though they called each other enemies, they weren't mortal adversaries seeking to kill at any cost. Instead, they were rivals aiming to humiliate one another.
If Yue Guan had truly wanted to, he could have asked his ally, Ghost Douluo, to join forces and eliminate Dugu Bo in an instant.
"Your cultivation…"
Initially, Dugu Bo didn't notice, but upon hearing Yue Guan's words, he suddenly realized he couldn't gauge the depth of his cultivation.
Seeing Dugu Bo's shocked expression, Yue Guan's lips curled in pride.
"Don't worry, during our next duel, I'll suppress my cultivation to match yours. I won't bully you!"
Although Yue Guan didn't elaborate, his words clearly conveyed that he and Dugu Bo were no longer on the same level.
"How… how is this possible?"
"You've truly… broken through?"
Dugu Bo swallowed hard, staring at Yue Guan in disbelief.
"Smile~ You're quite perceptive, Old Venom!"
"Well? Are you ashamed now?"
Seeing his rival's stunned reaction, Yue Guan's smile widened.
Having recently ascended to a Titled Douluo, Yue Guan was understandably pleased.
"You…"
Dugu Bo was genuinely shocked. He hadn't expected Yue Guan to achieve the Titled Douluo level so quickly.
In his calculations, even if Yue Guan could break through, it would take at least another ten years.
"Hmph, don't get cocky! I'll catch up to you sooner or later!"
"If you want to compete, I'm ready anytime!"
Suppressing his surprise, Dugu Bo snorted dismissively.
He'd lost before and wasn't afraid to lose again. He'd gladly take on his rival in a competition.
However, he made no mention of Yue Guan's offer to suppress his cultivation. If Yue Guan fought with his full strength as a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo would likely run instead of fight.
"Alright, let's watch your son's performance first!"
"Your boy will lose today; there's no way he can contend with the two Highnesses."
As the match began in the ring, Yue Guan turned his attention to the battle, ignoring Dugu Bo.
"Hmph!"
"That remains to be seen!"
"Xin'er inherited my Martial Soul, and its poison is nearly as potent as mine. If the Martial Soul Hall team is exposed to my son's snake venom, whether they survive will depend on his mercy!"
Dugu Bo retorted arrogantly, unwilling to back down.
"Snicker~"
"Your son's snake venom is indeed powerful, but Her Highness's venom isn't weak either!"
"Against other teams, your son's poison might shine, but against the two Highnesses, it's his misfortune."
Unconcerned, Yue Guan chuckled.
"…"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent, inwardly acknowledging the possibility of his son's defeat.
Bibi Dong's Death Spider King possessed potent venom, and she was a Soul King.
"That's right, Old Venom!"
"I see your and your son's eyes are turning greener by the day. Could it be that both father and son have been poisoned by their own Martial Souls?"
Yue Guan's comment hit a nerve.
"You…"
Dugu Bo's pupils shrank suddenly upon hearing Yue Guan's words.
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(End of Chapter)
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