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27.37% I've already become a Titled Douluo and now the System shows up? / Chapter 248: Chapter 136: Youming, the Grand Duke Who Nearly Played Himself to Death_1

Chapter 248: Chapter 136: Youming, the Grand Duke Who Nearly Played Himself to Death_1

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"With your strength, this isn't a wise choice," said the Youming Grand Duke, his gaze fixed firmly on Zhao Wuji. "Trying might just get you really killed."

His voice carried an unmistakable threat.

Clearly, he didn't take Zhao Wuji seriously.

"Everyone has to die someday, and I, Zhao Wuji, am no different. But I believe, it definitely won't be today."

Zhao Wuji faced the Youming Grand Duke's gaze without fear, "I think Your Grace should worry about himself instead."

"Threatening me?" The Youming Grand Duke burst into laughter upon hearing this, "Hahaha, with just you?"

"Yes, just me!"

As Zhao Wuji's voice fell, a powerful Soul Force Pressure burst forth from him.

At the same time, his body began to swell, growing larger twice over before stopping.

He became tall and majestic.

Compared to him, the Youming Grand Duke's slender figure seemed tiny.

But what truly shocked the Youming Grand Duke were the Soul Rings on Zhao Wuji.

"Eight Soul Rings, a Soul Douluo!"

"Who would have thought you, Zhao Wuji, had reached the realm of Soul Douluo!"

His face showed an undisguised look of astonishment.

According to the intelligence he had received, even if Zhao Wuji could become a Soul Douluo, it would have taken him a few more years...

"Duke, I wonder if my strength now meets your approval?"

Zhao Wuji asked indifferently.

"Hmph, even if you've become a Soul Douluo, that doesn't mean anything; my cultivation level didn't come from a gust of wind," the Youming Grand Duke snorted coldly, activating his Nether Spirit Cat Martial Soul. Below his feet, yellow, purple, and black Soul Rings appeared, totaling eight.

Having done all this, he faced Zhao Wuji and bowed with a fist. He said solemnly, "An eighty-five level Agile Attack Type Soul Douluo, please enlighten me!"

Boom.

Zhao Wuji also held his fists together, "An eighty-two level direct-attack class Zhao Wuji!"

Undoubtedly, they were really planning to clash.

However, neither of them was in a hurry to make a move, which showed the regard they had for one another.

After all, when strong opponents face off, the one who moves first might reveal a flaw in an instant.

"Whoo whoo whoo..."

Suddenly, a gust of wind sprung up by the lakeside.

It caused the calm surface of the lake to ripple.

"Duke, are you fighting or not if you're not, please leave. The canteen is about to start serving meals."

Zhao Wuji was not a patient man, and at this moment, he was complaining discontentedly.

"You, too much!"

The Youming Grand Duke boiled with anger; they were both Soul Douluos, and his cultivation level was three levels higher than Zhao Wuji's. On what basis did Zhao Wuji look down on him?

As his words fell, the fifth soul ring on him lit up, and instantly his body split into countless shadows.

Nether Hundred Shadows!

Each shadow separated from the original body had a certain offensive power.

Of course.

The greatest effect of this soul skill wasn't the attack, but rather using these shadows as a cover, making the opponent reveal a weakness, creating an opportunity for a fatal strike for the original body.

Without a doubt, the Youming Grand Duke's move was a killer.

He wanted to resolve Zhao Wuji quickly.

Only.

He had oversimplified everything.

"Very fast."

"These shadows, they all give the same feeling as the original body."

Zhao Wuji frowned slightly, "But no matter how I imagine it, there can only be one real original body!"

"Gravity intensification!"

With his voice, the third Soul Ring shone with a dazzling light.

The gravity in his surroundings suddenly increased.

Then, allowing the phantom attacks to land on himself, he keenly looked to his side and smiled, "I've found you!"

"Great Strength King Kong Palm!"

In an instant, Zhao Wuji's second Soul Ring lit up, and his hands transformed into huge bear paws, slapping hard at a shadow that was a part of the Youming Grand Duke.

"Hmph!"

The figure let out a muffled groan and staggered backward.

Thump thump thump thump thump.

Zhao Wuji's powerful and heavy attack pushed the Youming Grand Duke back several steps before he stopped.

He looked at Zhao Wuji incredulously and said, "How could you pick me out of a hundred divided shadows?"

"Is it that difficult?"

Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow, "Soul power isn't affected by gravity, but the original body is. Sometimes, the eyes aren't the only criterion for judgment; you have to rely on feeling."

"Gravity, I see!"

A flash of realization crossed the Youming Grand Duke's eyes, followed by praise, "No wonder you, Immovable King Zhao Wuji, managed to escape from the encirclement of Martial Soul Hall's elites, you do have exceptional abilities!"

"Hehe, Your Grace flatters me."

Zhao Wuji smiled, but quickly became serious again, "However, I must carry out His Majesty the Thunder Emperor's orders, don't think you can stay just by saying a few flattering words."

"Then, let's see the truth in action."

The Youming Grand Duke said solemnly as his seventh Soul Ring lit up.

Without further ado, it was known that this was a Soul Douluo's core ability, Martial Soul True Body.

Boom!

Powerful soul power enveloped the Youming Grand Duke.

The next moment, Zhao Wuji saw not the Youming Grand Duke but a Nether Spirit Cat over three meters tall.

"So it seems you're intent on fighting to the death?"

Zhao Wuji discerned the Youming Grand Duke's intent.

Nothing more.

But a hard battle.

"Evil God Protective Body!"

Facing such a mindset, Zhao Wuji immediately activated his eighth soul skill.

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Chapter 249: Chapter 136: Youming, the Grand Duke Who Nearly Played Himself to Death_2

According to what Qin Xiao said to Zhao Wuji, "No matter how strong he is, let the breeze brush over the hills."

If someone wants to attack you with all their might, let them.

In the end, regardless of whether they breach your defense or not, they're already exhausted to death. What comes next isn't entirely up to you to decide?

So.

Zhao Wuji stood in place.

Allowing the Youming Grand Duke to launch his attacks on him.

Clang clang clang clang clang clang.

Zhao Wuji watched as sparks flew off the pale black protector shield in front of him, scratched by the Youming Grand Duke.

The Hell Spiritual Cat that the Youming Grand Duke had transformed into started to look ferocious.

But even with all his might, like he was nursing from his mother's teat, he still couldn't break through Zhao Wuji's defense.

"What kind of soul skill is this, and why is its defense so overbearing?"

The Youming Grand Duke was mentally collapsing.

He was nearly dead from exhaustion, while Zhao Wuji hadn't moved an inch, as if he hadn't felt anything at all.

This made the Grand Duke feel as though he was stirring a vat with a toothpick, utterly powerless.

Of course.

If he knew that Yu Luomian from the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan had also felt this powerless, he would've felt much more at ease.

"I'm not fighting anymore."

"But if you think I will just leave, that's impossible."

The Youming Grand Duke decided not to continue the stalemate with Zhao Wuji.

There was no point in dragging it out, a pure waste of time.

"Duke, this isn't the direction to leave the academy though."

Zhao Wuji, sensing the Youming Grand Duke's intention, spoke faintly.

"Hmph, Zhao Wuji, I admit I can't break your defense, and I can't overcome you. But I can go wherever I want, and you can't stop me."

The Youming Grand Duke snorted coldly and turned to leave.

He remembered that Qin Xiao and Zhu Zhuqing had disappeared in this direction.

"If you say so, you're really looking down on Zhao here."

"This is forcing me to take drastic measures."

Zhao Wuji's expression suddenly turned icy.

At the same time, his fourth Soul Ring lit up.

Positional tracking!

Boom!

The next moment, he bent his legs and burst into the air, slamming towards the Youming Grand Duke like a cannonball.

"Do you think I'll let you succeed?"

The Youming Grand Duke snorted coldly, his voice full of disdain.

In terms of speed, he believed he could utterly defeat Zhao Wuji.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

The next moment, his body began to shift position rapidly.

But Zhao Wuji managed to follow him closely, launching attacks as he pursued.

"What the hell is this ability, allowing him to keep up with me?"

The Youming Grand Duke couldn't help but curse.

This was clearly forcing him to clash head-on with his opponent, wasn't it?

"I'm agility-focused, and you're strength-focused. Forcing me to clash head-on with you, isn't that bullying?"

"No."

"This is downright hooliganism!"

The Youming Grand Duke, in the midst of battling, started to feel somewhat wronged.

But at this point, did he have any other choice?

"Damn it!"

"It's all or nothing now!"

The Youming Grand Duke stopped fleeing, ready to clash directly with Zhao Wuji.

However.

When he saw the Great Strength King Kong Bear descending from the sky, the Youming Grand Duke was stupefied.

"Zhao Wuji, this guy has no martial honor, clashing directly with me is bad enough, but to actually unleash his Martial Soul True Body? Who is he trying to kill?"

The Youming Grand Duke inwardly lamented.

Boom!

The Hell Spiritual Cat and the Great Strength King Kong Bear collided fiercely.

The very ground trembled.

The clearing by the lake was smashed into a deep pit.

In reality, this was the result of Zhao Wuji and the Youming Grand Duke doing their best to control the destruction; otherwise, the damage would have been much more extensive.

"Cough cough cough."

Amidst a bout of severe coughing, Zhao Wuji emerged from the dust.

In his hand, he held a person.

Without a doubt, it was the previously triumphant Youming Grand Duke.

However, at this time, the Great Duke of Youming's clothes were tattered, his hair unkempt, his face smeared with dirt, making him look like a beggar by the roadside.

In contrast, Zhao Wuji appeared full of proud splendor.

Indeed, fortune turns with time.

And so, he dragged the Great Duke of Youming step by step to the entrance of Blue Tyrant Academy.

"Thump."

The Great Duke of Youming was thrown outside the door by Zhao Wuji.

"Your Grace, you should not return here anymore. His Highness has given you one chance by letting me take action. If there is a next time, you may not have such an opportunity," Zhao Wuji seriously said.

Zhao Wuji stared at the Great Duke of Youming and earnestly said, "As far as I know, His Highness usually only gives one chance. In most cases, without even a single chance, they are executed by His Highness."

"So, I'm fortunate?" the Great Duke of Youming raised an eyebrow.

Zhao Wuji earnestly nodded, "You can say that."

"Tsk."

The Great Duke of Youming waved his hand dismissively, "Don't boast here. I am a duke of the Xingluo Empire, a man of noble status. Even if Qin Xiao is a Titled Douluo, does he really think he is invincible? Even if I lent him some courage, would he dare to kill me?"

Zhao Wuji laughed, "Heh."

How ignorant must one be to say such things?

"What are you laughing at? Is what I said so funny?"

The Great Duke of Youming frowned.

"Your Grace, if you knew more about His Majesty the Thunder Emperor, you'd realize how ridiculous you sound," Zhao Wuji said.

He then leaned down and whispered in the Great Duke of Youming's ear, "An empire duke counts for nothing. Titled Douluo-level experts are like ants under His Highness. The Hao Tian Clan, no matter how strong, has been annihilated by His Highness."

"Wh-What?"

The Great Duke of Youming was shocked.

He could not accept these words from Zhao Wuji.

What strength does the Hao Tian Clan possess?

The Number One Sect in the world!

Its combat power is formidable enough to make the world of Soul Masters tremble with fear. How could it have been annihilated by Qin Xiao?

Even for a Titled Douluo, that should be impossible.

"Believe it or not, that's up to you. I've said what I should. With your status and position, it wouldn't be difficult to verify if you're willing to pay some price," Zhao Wuji said.

"Alright, I've said more than I should today, out of respect for Zhu Zhuqing. Take care of yourself, Your Grace," Zhao Wuji added.

Zhao Wuji did not persist in arguing anymore.

He left these casual words behind and turned back into Blue Tyrant Academy.

For a moment, the Great Duke of Youming felt as if his heart was being tossed by tumultuous waves.

"How could this be?"

"Did Qin Xiao truly annihilate the Hao Tian Clan?"

Recalling Zhao Wuji's previous words, he couldn't help believing most of it.

After all, Zhao Wuji had no reason to deceive him.

Moreover, Zhao Wuji was not brainless. If he wanted to build up Qin Xiao's momentum, there was no need to make false claims about the Hao Tian Clan.

"No, this matter is of great importance. I must return to the Xingluo Empire immediately and mobilize all resources to investigate the truth of Zhao Wuji's words."

The Great Duke of Youming made up his mind.

However.

As soon as he got up, he found himself in another predicament.

"His Majesty ordered me to give an account, but how can I do that if I just go back like this?"

"Do I tell His Majesty I couldn't find Zhu Zhuqing?"

"We're not children; how could he possibly believe that?"

"If I tell His Majesty that I failed due to Qin Xiao's protection, wouldn't that still label me as incompetent? And that's just the start. How the Youming Clan will fare under His Majesty's wrath remains unknown..."

The Great Duke of Youming was quite despondent.

Stepping forward, he could not overcome Qin Xiao. Stepping back, he could not handle the Star Luo Emperor. Truly, he was caught between a rock and a hard place.

After a long while.

A resolute expression suddenly swept across the Great Duke of Youming's ever-changing face.

He had made up his mind.

"Forget it, if someone has to suffer, let it be me alone," he muttered.

"Who else if not the head of the family?"

With that, the Great Duke of Youming gathered his Soul Power in his palm and then fiercely struck his own chest.

Crack, crack, crack...

A series of crisp sounds indicated that at least four or five of the Great Duke of Youming's ribs had broken.

The Great Duke of Youming's face contorted with pain.

He gasped.

He gasped.

He breathed heavily, large beads of sweat dropping from his cheeks.

"This...should suffice. When I return, I'll say that for the sake of bringing back Zhu Zhuqing, I nearly paid with my life. Even if His Majesty has his doubts, however dissatisfied he may be, he won't blame me or the Youming Clan for the time being."

"Damn it, Qin Xiao didn't harm me, yet I almost killed myself with this ploy."

"Now, it's time to set out for the Xingluo Empire. If I delay, the wounds might start to heal, and then I'll have to suffer again..."

He cursed inwardly, enduring the pain in his chest, and staggered away into the distance.

The Great Duke of Youming was a ruthless man; this self-injury scheme nearly cost him his life.


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