Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): Shadow Monarch

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan boasts two titled Douluos. Whenever the clan leader travels, one titled Douluo accompanies him, while the other remains to guard the clan, ensuring it isn't vulnerable to attacks.

Last time, Sword Douluo Chen Xin accompanied Ning Fengzhi, but this time it was Bone Douluo Gu Rong's turn. The two Douluos had argued for a long time over this, with both vying for the chance to visit Shrek Academy and avenge Ning Rongrong's humiliation.

To these two Titled Douluos, Ning Rongrong was their cherished little princess. Seeing her bullied was simply intolerable to the two grandfathers.

The three of them stood at the academy's entrance for some time. Just as Bone Douluo Gu Rong began to grow impatient, Zhao Wuji emerged with Dai Mubai and the other students.

Upon seeing the two elder figures standing beside Ning Rongrong, Zhao Wuji relaxed. He initially thought someone had come to cause trouble, but the sight of Ning Rongrong quickly dispelled that notion.

Zhao Wuji had been aware of Ning Rongrong's background since her arrival at Shrek Academy, given the fame of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan's spirit across the continent. Recognizing her wasn't difficult.

However, while Zhao Wuji felt at ease, Dai Mubai did not. His heart seemed to skip a beat when he saw the two elderly figures next to Ning Rongrong, and he felt his eyelids twitch even more intensely.

"Mubai, what's wrong?" Zhao Wuji, noticing Dai Mubai's body trembling slightly, furrowed his brow and asked in confusion.

"N-nothing," Dai Mubai replied, his throat dry, his voice weak. Not long ago, he had, in a lust-driven rage, tried to force himself on both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

When Ning Rongrong had first arrived at Shrek, Dai Mubai hadn't given her much thought. He assumed she was just an ordinary disciple of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. After all, why would someone from such a powerful clan attend an obscure academy?

However, due to Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai had angrily hit Ning Rongrong once when she provoked him. Recently, he and Ma Hongjun had also nearly caused a major incident in their search for excitement.

Seeing the two elders beside Ning Rongrong now, Dai Mubai had a rough idea of their identities.

Regardless of the two elders' true strength, they were far beyond Dai Mubai's capabilities. After Zhu Zhuqing completely rejected him, his cultivation progress had slowed significantly. Already behind in training, he had barely reached level 38 in spirit power and hadn't even touched the threshold of level 39.

But one of the elders beside Ning Rongrong stood there like an immovable mountain. His strength was evident.

Zhao Wuji looked at Ning Rongrong, about to greet her and inquire about the intentions of Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong. But before he could speak, Bone Douluo Gu Rong's deep voice sounded. "Which one of you is Dai Mubai?"

The moment these words left his mouth, Dai Mubai felt his hair stand on end. He instinctively stepped forward, trembling as he looked at Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo. In the face of overwhelming pressure, all his usual pride and arrogance vanished, replaced by pure fear.

Bowing, Dai Mubai didn't dare to raise his head. "Senior, I am Dai Mubai."

"Oh? You're braver than I thought," Bone Douluo Gu Rong observed Dai Mubai with curiosity. But upon sensing his spirit power level, Gu Rong's eyes flashed with cold light. A powerful aura erupted from him, causing Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong to unconsciously step back a few paces. Zhao Wuji, who had been about to approach, froze in place under Bone Douluo's piercing gaze. His old but still commanding voice rang out.

"I respect you for standing up, but I heard that you recently bullied our family's Rongrong?" Bone Douluo glared at Dai Mubai, his gaze sharp as a blade. The invisible spirit power pressure weighed down on Dai Mubai like a mountain. The air seemed to solidify, and Dai Mubai's legs trembled uncontrollably, his teeth chattering.

"Bone… Bone Douluo, this might be a misunderstanding," Zhao Wuji said through gritted teeth, watching Dai Mubai struggle under Bone Douluo's pressure.

"I wasn't asking you," Bone Douluo Gu Rong snapped, casting a single glance at Zhao Wuji. Instantly, an oppressive aura nearly flattened Zhao Wuji. The air around him seemed to thicken, leaving him unable to speak.

"S-senior…" Dai Mubai shivered involuntarily, the pressure on him unbearable. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to his knees.

"I know what you're going to say, that it was a misunderstanding, right?" Bone Douluo Gu Rong gave a chilling smile, his voice carrying a dreadful edge. "I won't bully you. If you can withstand my power without me using my spirit, I'll let you go."

The words had barely left his mouth when the Shrek students watching felt the air distort. Dai Mubai's body was lifted off the ground, and a bloody scene unfolded before their eyes.

Dai Mubai activated his White Tiger spirit, but his face quickly turned deathly pale as blood trickled from his nose, mouth, eyes, and ears. Bone Douluo Gu Rong had punched him, sending him flying.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong's spirit power was at level 95. He didn't even need to use his spirit; the pressure he exerted alone could have killed Dai Mubai instantly. But he held back. Ning Rongrong was precious to him, and he wouldn't let Dai Mubai die that easily.

It was known that while the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan was not as powerful as Spirit Hall, they had a fearsome reputation for eliminating talents who refused recruitment. These assassinations were Bone Douluo's work.

"Gu Rong, we came here to work with Tang San. Let's not cause any deaths," Ning Fengzhi warned, giving Bone Douluo a look.

"Don't worry, Clan Leader. I won't kill him. But an apology isn't enough for bullying our Rongrong." Bone Douluo sneered. His withered hand slapped Dai Mubai, causing him to spit blood as his spirit power waned.

Yet Bone Douluo didn't stop there. Without even using his spirit, he was able to treat Dai Mubai, a level 30 Spirit Elder, like a plaything thanks to his superior spirit power and physical strength. Dai Mubai had no chance to use his spirit skills as Bone Douluo's overwhelming power didn't allow it. One slap from a Titled Douluo could easily defeat a Spirit Douluo.

By this point, Dai Mubai's bones were shattered, and his face was a bloodied mess. His once-handsome face was swollen beyond recognition. Zhao Wuji, seeing his student's miserable state, was furious but helpless. Despite his title as "Immovable King," he was no match for a level 95 Titled Douluo.

Just then, the cry of an eagle sounded. A shadow swooped down from the sky, landing before Zhao Wuji.

"Bone Douluo, Clan Leader Ning, may I ask how my student has offended you to warrant such heavy punishment?"