Apart from the elders in long robes, twenty to thirty young disciples clad in black also activated their martial spirits, charging straight toward Yuchen's group of eight!
"Dark Iron Armor Dragon?"
"They're from the Karo Empire!"
"What are they trying to do?!"
Shrek Academy's principal Flender and the teachers' expressions changed dramatically at the sudden appearance of the invaders. One by one, they summoned their martial spirits, and rings of spirit power appeared at their feet!
Flender's body shone with seven spirit rings of various colors. Beside him, Zao Wou-Ki's aura surged—he too displayed seven spirit rings, his face solemn and grave.
From their martial spirits alone, it became obvious these black-clothed attackers were not from the Heaven Dou Empire. Instead, they hailed from the Karo Empire's infamous Dark Iron Armored Dragon clan!
"Kill!"
Despite Flender's warning, the Karo Empire warriors did not hesitate. They raised their blades and surged toward Yuchen's group like a dark tide!
The elders in robes all bore five to six spirit rings beneath them.
"Their target is Xiao Chen!"
Yu Xiaogang's eyes sharpened. As the enemies closed in, he quickly realized their motive. With tensions between the three empires always high, he had long suspected a monstrous talent like Yuchen emerging from Heaven Dou would stir the other nations into action.
But he hadn't expected the Karo Empire to move so soon!
Brush!
The moment the Karo Empire's force began their charge, several of Shrek's teachers reacted quickly, readying themselves to protect Yuchen and Xiao Wu.
Boom!
Including Flender and Zao Wou-Ki, five instructors from Shrek Academy stood ready to defend. However, the Karo Empire's force met them head-on with overwhelming numbers.
"You already know why we're here."
"Then you should realize—we came prepared! Today, we're taking him with us!"
Among the attackers, three elders faced Flender, two intercepted Zao Wou-Ki, and the remaining elders and disciples spread out against the other instructors.
Normally, Flender in his 80s could easily suppress an average elder. But facing three at once, even he was forced into defense.
Zao Wou-Ki and the others were similarly entangled, overwhelmed by multiple white-haired powerhouses.
Meanwhile, the remaining three elders and over twenty disciples stormed toward Yuchen!
"Damn it!"
"It's over! These bastards from the Karo Empire!"
Dai Mubai and the others watched the approaching force, expressions tense. One after another, they summoned their martial spirits.
"Xiao Chen!"
Seeing the danger, Yu Xiaogang acted without hesitation. Ignoring his own safety, he summoned his spirit and rushed toward Yuchen.
Ding! The three-choice system has been activated. Please select:
1. Escape immediately. Reward: [Common Spirit Blade +1]
2. Remain still and observe the battle. Reward: [200 Gold Coins]
3. Take action to slay the Karo Empire enemies. Reward: [Mimic Space]!
"Please choose within 30 seconds!"
The system prompts echoed in Yuchen's mind, even as chaos unfolded around him.
The first two options were far too ordinary. But the third—
A rare reward, and the chance to strike back!
They were here to kill him. How could Yuchen possibly retreat?
"Those who block the patriarch's will—die!"
The three elders saw Yu Xiaogang rushing forward. Their purple spirit rings flickered as they moved to intercept with killing intent.
Though not as powerful as Flender, they far surpassed Yu Xiaogang. It was clear—he would die if they struck him directly!
"My big brother—you dare touch him?!"
Ang—!
A piercing dragon's roar echoed across the battlefield.
At that moment, Yuchen stepped forward.
The [Titled Douluo Exclusive Card] in his sea of consciousness radiated dazzling light!
A blue electric Tyrannosaurus Rex shadow flashed in his eyes. Behind him, a majestic dragon silhouette materialized—dark blue and magnificent!
Yuchen's aura skyrocketed!
Level 30!
Level 40!
Level 50!
…
Level 90!
In the blink of an eye, Yuchen's cultivation surged to the realm of Titled Douluo!
Ang—!
Soul power surged around him, and Yuchen floated in the air like a deity descended. Behind him, a colossal Nine-Rank Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex roared, shaking the battlefield with its might!
"…"
The three elders charging Yu Xiaogang halted mid-stride, their bodies frozen in place under the suffocating pressure of a Titled Douluo!
"This is… a Titled Douluo?!"
Hovering in midair, Yuchen raised one finger. A streak of azure spirit power emerged and formed a dragon-shaped projectile.
Boom!
It struck the three elders head-on. Bones cracked, arms shattered, and blood sprayed as all three were blown back!
The surrounding black-clad disciples, far weaker in strength, collapsed under the immense pressure and dared not move!
"What—?!"
"This… this is Titled Douluo level?! How did Xiao Chen do it?!"
"Isn't that the breath of the Nine-Rank Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus?!"
Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled as he stared at the towering beast behind Yuchen. Shock was etched across his face.
He had long known Yuchen's potential was extraordinary—but this was beyond imagination!
The legendary Nine-Rank Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus had only been recorded once in ancient family texts—tens of thousands of years ago!
Though not quite as supreme as the Azure Dragon, it was one of the most revered martial spirits on the continent!
"Brother Chen is terrifying…"
"He actually forced himself into the Titled Douluo realm! There are only a handful at this level in the whole empire!"
"He's too monstrous!"
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the other Shrek members were dumbfounded. Even Flender and Zao Wou-Ki could not hide their disbelief.
They understood what the Titled Douluo realm represented—Yuchen had shattered expectations.
"This is impossible!"
"He was only level 20!"
"How could he jump straight to level 90?! It must be temporary! Attack him together—we must sever the head of this threat!"
The elders who had been fighting Flender were in utter disbelief. Yet their panic soon gave way to renewed aggression—they turned and rushed toward Yuchen.
"Foolish."
Yuchen's expression was cold. With a flick of his right hand—
Whoosh!
A shockwave of pure spirit power exploded outward!
The incoming elders were instantly blasted away. Their bodies, though strong, were torn by a torrent of wounds from Yuchen's spirit force alone.
One palm—instant defeat!
"Puff!"
"Mon—Monster!"
The elders slammed into the ground, coughing blood. Fear clouded their eyes as they looked up at Yuchen.
"Karo Empire… Dark Iron Armored Dragon clan…"
"You dare to provoke me?"
Just as his words fell, an even colder voice echoed across the sky.
A middle-aged man descended from above, nine brilliant spirit rings rotating around him. Accompanying him was a dominant martial spirit—the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon!
It was none other than the patriarch of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus clan—
Yu Yuan!