Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy had two teams: Team One and Team Two.

Team One was the Emperor Team, the true main force.

Team Two was the current secondary team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

Both teams had registered for the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, but strictly speaking, they were considered one single unit.

However, since the Royal Battle Team was the true elite squad, and the tournament was jointly organized by the Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou Empire, and Star Luo Empire, each faction had one team that automatically advanced to the final elimination rounds without needing to go through the tedious early stages.

Anyone could participate in the competition as long as they received approval from a participating team. In other words, as long as the team agreed, they could form whatever kind of lineup they wanted.

For example, back then, Shenfeng Academy and Blazing Academy had merged their teams to deal with Shrek Academy, exploiting a loophole in the rules.

...

Fierce battles erupted one after another in the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, which was packed with tens of thousands of spectators.

At the VIP seating area, the most prominent figure was Emperor Xue Ye, ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, seated on the central throne.

To his side sat Ning Fengzhi, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan Master, and Salas, the Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall.

Further down, many high-ranking nobles were present, including the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

At that moment, a staff member carefully approached Emperor Xue Ye and whispered something.

The Emperor hesitated momentarily, then asked a few questions, which the staff member cautiously answered.

After receiving a definitive response, Emperor Xue Ye nodded in approval.

Although the surrounding nobles were curious, none dared to inquire further.

"Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team Two vs. Shrek Academy!"

"Both teams, please enter the arena!"

Under the bright spotlights, seven students from "Shrek Academy" stepped onto the stage in their green uniforms.

But unlike previous matches, the audience did not applaud.

Instead, waves of laughter erupted from the crowd.

People pointed and whispered, mocking their outlandish outfits plastered with advertisements.

Some even taunted them, saying,

"Even a bunch of toads dare step onto the stage?"

The seven Shrek members remained silent, their heads slightly lowered as they walked forward.

Each of them held back a burning fury—one that had been simmering for far too long and was now on the verge of exploding.

They were eager—itching—to vent their anger on Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's Team Two.

Dai Mubai clenched his fists, his voice seething with rage.

"Brothers, teach these Heaven Dou bastards a lesson! Let them know that Shrek Academy isn't to be messed with!"

The rest nodded in unison, while Tang San exuded confidence.

He did not doubt their victory.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river… Finally, it's my time for revenge."

Tang San muttered under his breath, ready to strike mercilessly.

Especially at the opposing team's captain, who had dared to make faces at Xiao Wu.

If it weren't for the tournament's no-kill rule, he would have already…

Just then, the lights in the entire arena went out, plunging everything into darkness.

Moments later, a single spotlight beamed down from above.

The elevating platform slowly rose, introducing the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team Two members.

The crowd erupted into deafening cheers.

"Defeat Shrek Academy—It's everyone's duty!"

Someone suddenly shouted, and the next moment, tens of thousands joined in unison, chanting rhythmically.

In an instant, Shrek Academy had become the public enemy.

Their faces darkened, and their frustration grew.

"We haven't even done anything yet! Why does everyone hate us already?!"

...

Under the intense spotlight, only four members of Team Two stepped onto the stage.

Wait—four people?

By tournament rules, team battles were 7 vs. 7.

Seeing this, Tang San and his teammates frowned.

Something about this felt off.

Suddenly, two shadowy figures appeared.

Zhu Zhuqing and Yu Tianheng, both wearing Heaven Dou Imperial Academy uniforms, stepped onto the stage.

Tang San and Dai Mubai froze in shock.

These two belonged to the Emperor Team.

According to Grandmaster's intel, the Emperor Team had already advanced to the final elimination rounds.

They had no reason to waste their efforts here.

So why were Zhu Zhuqing and Yu Tianheng here?

From the VIP section, the Grandmaster's expression changed drastically.

When he saw his nephew Yu Tianheng and Shrek's former member Zhu Zhuqing appearing, a bad premonition filled his chest.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming, a former Shrek Academy teacher, let out a deep sigh.

"As expected… Shrek Academy has already lost."

He knew Ye Hao too well.

And sure enough—Ye Hao appeared.

The members of Team Two stepped aside, making way for another figure—Ye Hao, dressed in the Heaven Dou uniform.

At that moment, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai's expressions changed drastically.

Their eyes widened in disbelief.

"Why is Ye Hao here?! Isn't he part of the Emperor Team?!"

Tang San's gaze darkened, his fists clenching.

"Ye Hao… why is it always you?!"

Hatred surged through his chest.

Ye Hao simply smirked.

"Tang San, let me remind you—I'm just an ordinary student at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

This battle is already decided. If you don't want to embarrass yourself, you'd better step down now.

Otherwise, you'll be leaving rolling on the ground instead of walking."

Tang San remained silent, his fists trembling.

"Why… why is Ye Hao so much stronger than me…?"

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, recalling Soto City, Heaven Dou Academy, and the moment he became a laughingstock.

It had already been decided—he and Ye Hao were destined for this battle.

"Ye Hao, don't be so arrogant. Today, Shrek's Seven Devils will defeat you!"

"Brothers—activate martial souls!"

...

The moment Dai Mubai gave the order, Shrek's seven members unleashed their martial souls, their soul rings illuminating the arena.

Dai Mubai's ring setup: two yellow, two purple.

Tang San's ring setup: two yellow, two purple.

Without immortal herbs, Tang San's growth was completely average.

The remaining five members: two yellow, one purple each.

Two Soul Ancestors.

Five Soul Elders.

In this tournament, they were a formidable team.

Ye Hao simply scoffed.

The members of Team Two activated their martial souls—

A dragon's roar echoed as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon emerged.

Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Cat materialized, black claws gleaming.

And then—Ye Hao's Death Spider Emperor appeared.

When his soul rings materialized—one yellow, two purple, two black—

The crowd exploded into shock.

"His second ring is a thousand-year soul ring?!"

"His fourth ring is ten-thousand-year?!"

"A thirteen-year-old… already a Soul King?!"

Some teams, seeing this, felt their hopes crumble instantly.

Emperor Xue Ye burst into laughter, greatly pleased.

Even Ning Fengzhi sighed in admiration—

"If he weren't Bibi Dong's son… I'd marry my daughter to him immediately."

On the stage, Tang San's face paled.

He staggered backward, unable to believe what he was seeing.

Now, it was unclear who was going to teach whom a lesson.