Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

The Spirit Hall was now packed with people. Free soul masters from all over the continent had gathered, all wanting to witness the legendary Titan Giant Ape with their own eyes.

"It's really the Titan Giant Ape! Looks like Spirit Hall wasn't lying!"

To accommodate the soul masters eager to see the Titan Giant Ape, Spirit Hall had relocated it. The chains of the Death God's Heart, which bound the Titan Giant Ape, seemed almost obedient as they dragged the massive beast down to the foot of Spirit Hall's mountain.

The Elder Hall was strictly reserved for Spirit Hall elders, barring outsiders from entry.

Thus, the Titan Giant Ape was now restrained along the only path leading to the Pope's Hall. Four Titled Douluo elders had been stationed around it, including Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. Their martial soul fusion skill, the Two-Pole Static Domain, effectively restricted the Titan Giant Ape, preventing any escape attempts.

After two days and nights of travel, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the members of the Emperor Team finally arrived at Spirit Hall.

The moment they entered the city, they were greeted by a breathtaking sight—crowds as far as the eye could see, composed almost entirely of soul masters. Their objective was singular: to see the true appearance of the King of the Forest.

Curiosity is a powerful force.

For most soul masters, seeing an absolute ruler of the Star Dou Forest, like the Titan Giant Ape, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Many had traveled from distant lands, hoping to use this chance to join Spirit Hall. Spirit Hall, of course, welcomed them with open arms, as this perfectly aligned with their long-term plans.

Standing before the Titan Giant Ape, Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled as she examined the colossal creature.

"Hey! Big guy, do you still remember me?" she shouted.

The Titan Giant Ape glanced at her indifferently before looking away.

For days, it had been treated like a spectacle—stared at, pointed at, even kicked by the boldest onlookers. If not for the chains, those fools would have long since been smashed into pulp.

It had become numb to it all, even contemplating ending its own life. However, every time the thought surfaced, the Death Chains tightened, preventing it from moving even an inch.

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape ignore her, Ning Rongrong became irritated and pointed at it angrily.

"You damned beast! You nearly crushed me to death last time in the Star Dou Forest! Now that you've been captured by Spirit Hall, I came all the way from Heaven Dou City just to see you. The least you could do is acknowledge me!"

At her words, the Titan Giant Ape gave her a wooden glance before lifting its massive hand, peeling open its eyelids, and sticking out its tongue.

Ning Rongrong: "..."

"You little—$&#!@..."

"Enough, Rongrong."

Dugu Yan stepped forward, pulling Ning Rongrong back. "There's no need to argue with this beast. It's already been caught by Spirit Hall—its days are numbered. I always thought the Titan Giant Ape would be more impressive, but seeing it like this is a real disappointment."

At that moment, Ye Lingling spoke coolly, "We've seen it. It's time to leave. The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is approaching—training is more important."

"Awww—"

Ning Rongrong pouted. "I wanted to stay a little longer. This is my first time in Spirit Hall—I was planning to look around."

She quickly turned to their captain, Yu Tianheng, and ran over to him.

"Captain, Sister Lingling wants to leave early, but can we stay just one more day? I really want to explore Spirit Hall a bit more."

Yu Tianheng hesitated.

As a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he was strictly forbidden from associating with Spirit Hall. His decision to come here was already a violation of his family's wishes—his curiosity about the Titan Giant Ape had led him to relent to his teammates' demands.

"This..."

Yu Tianheng found himself conflicted.

Just then, the Titan Giant Ape suddenly went berserk. Ignoring the pain from the chains, it struggled violently, trying to break free. Its immense energy surged wildly.

The surrounding crowd was momentarily stunned before scattering in panic. At that moment, nearly everyone in the city turned their attention to the Titan Giant Ape.

Despite the Death God's Heart's electric torment leaving its body covered in burns, the Titan Giant Ape was undeterred. It pulled at the chains with all its might, its hands dripping with blood, staining the ground beneath it.

Yet, the chains remained unmoved. No matter how much the Titan Giant Ape struggled, it was all in vain.

Soon, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo arrived, unleashing their martial soul fusion ability—the Two-Pole Static Domain.

The Titan Giant Ape instantly froze, as if time itself had stopped.

Following that, two more Titled Douluo appeared, their soul rings glowing brilliantly as they struck the Titan Giant Ape, forcing it back once again.

This was not the first time such a scene had played out. The four Titled Douluo were already tired of it.

The outcome was obvious—why did it refuse to accept reality?

Even if it somehow broke free, Spirit Hall was no pushover. Did it really think it could escape after falling into their hands?

Spirit Hall didn't even need Qian Daoliu to intervene—Bibi Dong alone could suppress it effortlessly.

"Whew..."

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape finally subdued, the Spirit Hall disciples accompanying Hu Liena all let out sighs of relief.

This beast had been causing trouble for days—it was truly a headache.

"Are you all okay?"

Hu Liena turned to the Emperor Team and asked.

"We're fine..."

Ning Rongrong shook her head and looked at the subdued Titan Giant Ape. It was almost identical to when she had first encountered it. Back then, in the Star Dou Forest, their entire group had barely escaped death at its hands.

Now, seeing it in such a sorry state actually gave her a sense of satisfaction.

Only Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing could truly understand the feeling of surviving an encounter with this beast.

"Sister, does the Titan Giant Ape do this often?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask Hu Liena.

Hu Liena gave a helpless smile and nodded. "Yes, it acts up every few days. We've gotten used to it. Who are you all? You don't seem to be part of Spirit Hall."

"I'm Ning Rongrong from Heaven Dou City. These are my teammates." She gestured to the group behind her.

"Teammates?" Hu Liena frowned. Many teams had been arriving recently—like the renowned Four Element Academies and teams from the Star Luo Empire.

This group was likely one of the competitors for the upcoming tournament.

Not that it mattered to her—Spirit Hall's victory was already guaranteed.

Not only those three soul bones but also the honor of the Spirit Hall. 

As noon approached, the entire Emperor Team found a restaurant, took their seats, and began ordering the local delicacies. 

At the same time, Hu Liena and her brother, Xie Yue, also arrived at the same location, with only a single room separating them from the Emperor Team. 

Suddenly, Ning Rongrong nudged Zhu Zhuqing, signaling her to step outside for a moment. 

Zhu Zhuqing was puzzled but still followed Ning Rongrong out. 

Meanwhile, just as Hu Liena walked out of her room, she happened to see the two girls sneaking out, instantly recognizing them as the ones she had seen earlier that morning... 

For the safety of the Spirit Hall, Hu Liena chose to follow them discreetly. After all, the Titan Giant Ape was currently being held in the Spirit Hall, and in recent days, too many forces had been eyeing it. 

"Rongrong, why are you acting so suspicious?" Zhu Zhuqing asked indifferently. 

The two girls arrived at a staircase corner, where Ning Rongrong, seeing that no one else was around, spoke in a hushed tone. 

"Zhuqing, there's something I've been holding in for a long time. Today, I really can't keep it to myself any longer." 

"What is it?" Zhu Zhuqing asked helplessly. 

"I have a secret to tell you..." Ning Rongrong said mysteriously. 

Meanwhile, someone was eavesdropping behind the wall. 

"Ye Hao... is actually Ye Ritian." 

The moment these words were spoken, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened in shock, and on the other side of the wall, Hu Liena had the same reaction. 

Who was Ye Ritian? 

Zhu Zhuqing knew better than anyone, and so did Hu Liena. The last time Ye Ritian had appeared in the Spirit Hall was over half a year ago. Since then, he had seemingly vanished into thin air. 

Even though the Spirit Hall had sent numerous people to search every corner of the Douluo Continent, they never found a trace of him. After three months of fruitless searching, the Spirit Hall finally gave up. 

From then on, "Ye Ritian" became a lingering regret in Hu Liena's heart. 

She had finally encountered a rare genius and had intended to recruit him. 

But due to the actions of a certain elder in the Spirit Hall, that genius was lost. 

It was an incredibly frustrating situation. 

Hu Liena never expected to stumble upon such an unexpected surprise today, so she quickly continued listening. 

Zhu Zhuqing was utterly stunned and asked in disbelief, "Rongrong, are you sure you haven't made a mistake? Ye Ritian and Ye Hao... are really the same person?" 

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing and affirmed resolutely, "Zhuqing, do you still remember what happened when Shrek Academy came to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy last time?" 

"I do. That was nearly a year ago. Why are you bringing them up now?" Zhu Zhuqing said impatiently. She absolutely detested Shrek Academy. 

"Ah!" 

Ning Rongrong playfully smacked Zhu Zhuqing's perky rear, causing her to blush with embarrassment. 

"Rongrong!" Zhu Zhuqing's face turned red as she immediately glared at her in warning. There were still many people around! 

Unbothered, Ning Rongrong continued, "Why won't you believe me? Ye Hao is really Ye Ritian! Back at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, I originally planned to expose Tang San's secrets and humiliate him in front of everyone." 

"But do you know what Ye Hao said to me at that moment?" 

"What?" Zhu Zhuqing asked urgently. 

At this moment, Hu Liena was listening intently, determined not to miss a single detail.