"Old Gorilla, how dare you bully the Dragon Son of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family? Do you believe I can make your Power Clan stay in Heaven Dou City forever as nothing but dry bones?"
"You... Yu Luomian?!"
Seeing the newcomer, Tai Tan's expression changed slightly.
He had heard rumors that Blue Tyrant Academy was established by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. Now, it seemed those rumors were true.
Moreover, Tai Tan had no reason to doubt Yu Luomian's words.
After all, with Yu Yuanzhen absent, Yu Luomian was the de facto leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family!
His words essentially represented the family's will.
"Hmph, Yu Luomian, are you also going to meddle in this? He insulted not only my Power Clan but also the former number one sect on the continent, the Clear Sky Sect!!"
"The Clear Sky Sect? Insulted or not, they were forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall, barely able to protect their own mountain gate. And here you are, still defending their reputation! Tai Tan, don't you find yourself utterly ridiculous?"
Before Yu Luomian could respond, a cold voice followed. Soon, a cloud of emerald-green poison mist swiftly passed through the crowd and stopped in front of Yu Luomian. As the mist dissipated, an elderly figure emerged.
"Dugu Bo?! You're here too?!"
Seeing Dugu Bo, Tai Tan's expression finally changed.
While he could still argue with Yu Luomian based on strength, facing Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo, Tai Tan had to be extremely cautious.
Seeing Yu Luomian and Dugu Bo standing together, Bai He and Niu Gao also stepped forward to stand by Tai Tan's side.
Although they didn't agree with Tai Tan's actions, the four clans stood united. When faced with trouble, they would always stand together.
Unfortunately, Old Goat (Yang Wudi) hadn't arrived yet, or their confidence would have been stronger.
After all, Old Goat's combat strength could rival a Title Douluo!
"Dugu Bo, even though you're a Title Douluo, that doesn't give you the right to insult the Clear Sky Sect!"
Tai Tan said, his eyes red with anger.
All he wanted was justice, but now so many people were standing in his way!
Tai Tan felt utterly isolated.
"Oh? So what? I've always been a lone wolf. Do you think the Clear Sky Sect will come out of seclusion just to kill me over a few words? Heh, if they dare to show themselves, they might die before I do. After all, the Spirit Hall has been waiting for them to make a move!"
Dugu Bo sneered.
"Old Poison, you..."
Tai Tan roared, his eyes blazing with fury.
"Haha, I didn't expect it to be so lively here. Elder Tai Tan, Xiao Yu is just a child. A few playful words won't damage the Clear Sky Sect's reputation. On the contrary, if you continue to make a fuss, you might not only fail to uphold the Clear Sky Sect's reputation but also tarnish it further. So, for the sake of the bigger picture, you should quit while you're ahead."
Just as the tension between the two sides was reaching its peak, a calm voice rang out.
Everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice.
There stood Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi, and Ning Rongrong, whom Ning Fengzhi was holding by the hand.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Even they've come?! Are you all here to protect that little bastard?!"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi, Tai Tan's expression grew even darker.
Seeing that even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had intervened, Niu Gao and Bai He's expressions also turned grim.
If their opponents were only Dugu Bo and Yu Luomian, they could still hold their ground. But with Sword Douluo Chen Xin added to the mix, even if Old Goat were here, the four clans united would be no match!
The combined forces of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family were enough to make even the Clear Sky Sect, in its prime, choose to reason rather than fight!
"Tai Tan, we're giving you face right now. Don't push your luck! If you call Xiao Yu a bastard one more time, I swear I'll wipe out your Power Clan!"
Dugu Bo growled in a low voice.
"Dugu Bo, you may be a Title Douluo, but my Power Clan isn't made of clay. If you have the guts, then—"
Before Tai Tan could finish, Niu Gao and Bai He, fearing the situation would escalate further, quickly restrained him. After some persuasion, Tai Tan finally shut his mouth.
"Title Douluo Dugu Bo, Old Gorilla spoke out of turn. I apologize on his behalf. Sect Master Ning, Title Douluo Chen Xin, we'll take Old Gorilla back now. We apologize for the disturbance today!"
Niu Gao clasped his hands and spoke to Ning Fengzhi.
Then, they dragged Tai Tan, who was still seething with resentment, away from the scene.
With that, the matter was finally resolved.
Dugu Bo, however, still wore a dark expression as he watched Tai Tan leave.
Although Title Douluos were not to be insulted, this wasn't an absolute rule.
"..."
"Brother Xiao Yu!!"
Seeing Tai Tan and the others leave, Ning Rongrong rushed into Xiao Yu's arms.
Her little head nuzzled against Xiao Yu's chest.
Xiao Yu patted Ning Rongrong's head and then turned to Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who were smiling and looking somewhat stern, respectively.
"Thank you, Sect Master Ning, for stepping in. Thank you, Title Douluo Chen Xin, for your help."
Hearing Xiao Yu's gratitude, Chen Xin's expression softened slightly.
"What about me?! What about me?! Xiao Yu, what about me?!"
Ning Rongrong asked, seeking credit.
"Ah, thank you too, Rongrong!"
"Hehe."
If it weren't for the fact that his favorability points hadn't increased at all, Xiao Yu might have believed the little devil girl's act.
Watching Ning Rongrong and Xiao Yu playfully bicker, Ning Fengzhi grew more and more satisfied with Xiao Yu.
Such a genius, with such a powerful background—if being a bit of a playboy was his only flaw, then Ning Fengzhi didn't mind.
After all, he had read an ancient text where a great figure once said that the bloodline of elites should be spread far and wide!
If Xiao Yu and Rongrong's future child could inherit both of their martial souls, becoming a twin-soul master, that would be even better!
Then, holding his cane, Ning Fengzhi spoke calmly.
"Young friend, you're my daughter's classmate. Since you've faced such injustice, as Rongrong's father, I naturally had to help you. But even if I weren't here today, with Title Douluo Dugu Bo and Sect Grandmaster Yu Luomian supporting you, you would have been fine!"
Ning Fengzhi greeted Dugu Bo and Yu Luomian.
"Sect Master Ning, it's been a few days. I hope you've been well!"
"You old dragon, you're still as spirited as ever!"
"..."
After exchanging greetings, Ning Fengzhi left with Ning Rongrong and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Xiao Yu and the others bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi before heading back into the academy.
Meanwhile, the surrounding students who had witnessed the scene were left in a daze.
They hadn't expected the situation to turn out like this.
This Xiao Yu, whom they had barely known, actually had so many powerful figures backing him.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, two of the top three sects, and even Dugu Bo, the royal family's protector, had all stepped forward to support Xiao Yu.
Was this what a true genius was like?
With Xiao Yu's current background, who in Heaven Dou City would dare to provoke him?