Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Fire Meow Meow In Danger
"Ha! Delightful, absolutely delightful!"
While fending off two powerful opponents, Dugu Bo laughed heartily, his soul power laced with the toxic traits of his martial soul, flaring outward like a violent tempest. Poison saturated the air as he roared in exhilaration.
This kind of unrestrained battle stirred something deep in him—it had been a long time since he'd felt the thrill of fighting for his life.
Seeing Dugu Bo still full of spirit despite their relentless assault, Tang Hao and his ally furrowed their brows and intensified their attacks.
But to their surprise, even as their offensive grew fiercer, Dugu Bo remained vigorous and untamed, dancing between their strikes with unrelenting vigor.
Facing two Title Douluo—one of whom was the famed Clear Sky Douluo—Dugu Bo had no reason to hold back. His rampaging soul power, infused with his martial soul's deadly toxins, gushed out like a torrent.
Even the mighty Clear Sky Hammer—one of the top martial souls—found its power diminished upon contact with his venomous soul force. And should one of them be unlucky enough to be tainted by that poison…
While it wouldn't paralyze a Title Douluo outright, it would interfere significantly with the flow of their soul power and the execution of their skills.
It was like trying to perform a seamless combo while suddenly burdened with a mysterious sluggishness—not physical, but spiritual.
Thanks to several rounds of soul refinement in the past, Dugu Bo's strength had quietly grown. Now, even against two Title Douluo, he fought with confident composure.
For a time, it even looked as though he held the upper hand.
Watching the fierce battle unfold, Zhu Zhuqing and the others could only stand on the sidelines, faces etched with worry.
This level of combat was far beyond their current capabilities.
"What should we do? We can't even intervene…"
Zhu Zhuqing clutched Yu Keke's hand tightly, anxiety in her gaze as she watched the chaotic fight unfold.
"Grandpa's fighting two people at once… I'm really worried about him…"
On the other side, Fire Meow Meow was already locked in combat with the black-robed man, but it was Dugu Bo's situation that concerned them the most.
Though he hadn't shown signs of fatigue yet, they knew all too well—if this dragged on, his soul power would run dry first. Once that happened, the balance of power would tilt dramatically.
"If only that lord were here~"
Dugu Yan clenched her fists, eyes fixed unwaveringly on her grandfather.
"Brother… he doesn't even know we're here right now…"
Hearing Dugu Yan mention Aether, Yu Keke mumbled softly.
"Tang Hao! What the hell are you two doing?! You still haven't killed that old ghost, even two on one?!"
At that moment, the black-robed man, driven into a fluster by Fire Meow Meow's pursuit, let out an angry roar, intentionally steering the battle toward Tang Hao's side.
He had miscalculated!
With his 96th level soul power, he had assumed defeating a 100,000-year soul beast would be child's play.
But reality proved otherwise—he was being thoroughly beaten down.
His robes were in tatters, scorched in several places by flames. He no longer had the upper hand, nor the smug demeanor from before.
"Fourth Elder! Dugu Bo's soul power is fading. Stall him—I'll go help the other side!"
The black-robed man issued the command. Tang Hao, after reassessing the battlefield, decided to break away and support his comrade.
If they could take down the soul beast, Dugu Bo would be like a grasshopper after autumn—powerful now, but doomed to collapse once his energy ran dry.
"Be careful, Fire Meow Meow!"
Dugu Bo instantly recognized Tang Hao's intent but didn't try to force him to stay.
Defensively, he could handle both enemies, but he hadn't had much room for offense. Fighting two at once, even with his calm poise, meant greater soul power consumption.
Now, with Tang Hao retreating, he decided to seize the moment and crush the Clear Sky Sect's Fourth Elder!
"Tch, you think I'll be scared just because you brought a friend?"
Fire Meow Meow sneered as Tang Hao rushed in, firing a blast of Flame Breath straight at him. Tang Hao was forced to dodge awkwardly.
"Arrogant beast! Your soul bones will be mine!"
With Tang Hao's arrival, the black-robed man's ambitions surged once more, as if he hadn't just been pummeled moments before.
But this wasn't simple addition—adding one more Title Douluo didn't double their strength.
Unlike Dugu Bo, Fire Meow Meow had no toxins or debuff abilities. Against two top-tier soul masters, the pressure began to mount.
Especially when Tang Hao, using the black-robed man's attacks as cover, slipped the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique into his strikes.
By the time Fire Meow Meow realized what was happening, it was too late—the Clear Sky Hammer had built up terrifying momentum. With no choice, Fire Meow Meow braced himself and took the hit head-on.
BOOM—he was sent flying, tumbling toward the edge of the cliff, nearly plunging into the abyss.
"So that's how you want to play it…"
Fire Meow Meow steadied himself, eyes blazing as the flame on his neck flared hotter.
"Blazing Flame Storm!"
With a mighty roar, a fierce tornado spewed from his maw, wreathed in scorching fire and barreling toward his enemies.
As it flew, the tornado grew, becoming more violent with each passing second.
"Tang Hao! Stop it!"
The black-robed man visibly panicked, overwhelmed by the storm's pressure. As a spirit-type attacker, he had no effective means of countering such raw, destructive power.
"Great Sumeru Hammer!"
With no choice, Tang Hao swung the Clear Sky Hammer with all his might, unleashing one of the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques.
BOOM—!
The soul skills clashed in a titanic explosion. Even the mountain trembled.
When the smoke cleared, Tang Hao was half-kneeling on the ground, gasping for breath.
On the other side, Fire Meow Meow slowly lowered his head, eyes like blades locked onto them, stalking forward.
Clearly, in that soul skill clash, Fire Meow Meow had come out ahead. Tang Hao, having expended a huge amount of soul power, was beginning to falter.
ROAR—!
Fire Meow Meow's deafening roar shook the heavens as he charged in again, engaging both enemies at once.
At last, the fundamental difference between soul masters and soul beasts began to show.
With Fire Meow Meow's monstrous physique and terrifying defense, the two Title Douluo were burning through their soul power at an alarming rate.
"Tang Hao! Stop holding back!"
The black-robed man took a claw to the chest and was sent flying, coughing up blood in mid-air before crashing to the ground.
Wounded and desperate, he shouted at Tang Hao.
Tang Hao narrowly avoided another slash, only to get clipped by a tail swipe, staggering backward.
His gaze darkened. "Fine. You're not leaving here alive anyway. To die beneath this power… consider it an honor!"
He raised the Clear Sky Hammer again and unleashed the Great Sumeru Hammer!
"Is that all?"
Fire Meow Meow had been listening, expecting some grand technique—but to his disappointment, it was the same attack from earlier.
He snorted, condensed his soul power, and once more—
"Blazing Flame Storm!"
BOOM—!
Just like before, neither side dodged. They collided head-on.
But this time, something was different.
The Great Sumeru Hammer tore through the firestorm and smashed directly into Fire Meow Meow.
The impact sent him flying, slammed backward by sheer force, crashing hard to the ground.
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