Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Wang Sheng beside him all nodded in agreement.

The Star Dou Forest is fraught with danger, but they have absolute trust in Lu Yu's judgment.

The group continued forward, their steps steady and cautious.

The air in the Starry Forest was filled with the scent of damp earth, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees. The surrounding trees were tall and towering, their branches and leaves intertwined, almost blocking out the sunlight overhead.

Lu Yu walked at the front, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, constantly scanning the surroundings.

After walking about a hundred paces, just as he was about to stop and discuss with the others whether to continue deeper, an inexplicable sense of danger surged in like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire group.

Lu Yu's pupils contracted slightly, and his body tensed instinctively.

"careful!"

He let out a low shout, and before the sound had even faded, the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and a thunderous roar suddenly exploded, making everyone's eardrums ache.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding trees seemed to be swept up by a gale, collapsing with a crash, splinters flying everywhere, and the ground shaking violently.

An oval-shaped open area formed in the blink of an eye. Amidst the rising dust, a massive soul beast descended from the sky and crashed heavily to the ground, stirring up a wave of dust.

"Thunder Beast!"

Wang Sheng's voice was tinged with fear as he blurted it out.

His second spirit ring came from the Thunder Sound Beast, and he was very familiar with the characteristics of this spirit beast.

At this moment, he stared at the soul beast, his eyes filled with shock.

The Thunder Beast before them was far larger than usual, standing over three meters tall. Its entire body was covered in shimmering, lightning-infused bluish-gray scales, its limbs were thick and powerful, and its claws were deeply embedded in the ground, radiating a terrifying pressure.

Its eyes were bloodshot, filled with savagery and murderous intent. It growled, its sound waves like thunder, shaking the surrounding air.

Lu Yu's expression turned serious, his gaze fixed on the Thunder Sound Beast, his mind racing.

He raised his hand, and a faint light appeared in his palm; the Appraisal Technique was quietly activated.

In an instant, the information about the Thunder Beast clearly appeared in his mind: Name: Thunder Beast, Year: 15,000 years old, Skills: Thunderous Roar, Lightning Strike, Impact, Current Status: Attack.

Fifteen thousand years! Lu Yu frowned. This Thunder Sound Beast was as strong as a peak Soul Master, or even close to a Soul King, far exceeding their team's ability to cope.

In particular, the skills "Thunderous Roar" and "Lightning Strike" have a wide attack range and amazing destructive power. If not handled carefully, the entire army may be wiped out.

"Ready to fight!"

Lu Yu's voice was deep and decisive, carrying an unquestionable authority.

He quickly scanned the crowd and calmly issued the order: "I, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing will be the main attackers, Ning Rongrong and Oscar will provide buffs from the back, and Wang Sheng will provide support."

Maintain formation, do not scatter!

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately went into battle mode, a hint of tension flashing in their eyes, but more so their trust in Lu Yu.

This battle is by no means simple; the terror of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast is far beyond what ordinary soul masters can withstand.

Everyone released their martial spirits at the same time, and the light of their spirit rings shone brightly in the dark forest, illuminating the surrounding open space.

Lu Yu stood at the forefront, with a majestic figure appearing behind him—Zeus, the king of the gods! The figure was tall and imposing, wearing a crown of thunder, holding a scepter of lightning, and surrounded by dazzling lightning.

Lightning crackled across his body, and a domineering and terrifying aura filled the air.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stood beside him, their eyes flashing with shock as they witnessed Lu Yu unleashing the Zeus Martial Soul for the first time.

Lu Yu's aura was too strong, as if the entire area was under the control of his thunderous power.

Ning Rongrong stood behind, with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda floating in front of her, radiating a soft yet dazzling light.

She took a deep breath, quickly formed hand seals, and shouted, "Seven Treasures Under the Sun, Power!"

"Seven Treasures will one day, hurry!"

"Seven treasures have the sun, the soul!"

Three soul skills were released in succession, and seven-colored light flowed into everyone's bodies like a gentle stream.

In an instant, Lu Yu and the others felt that their strength, speed and soul power had been significantly enhanced, and their bodies seemed to be full of infinite vitality.

Oscar quickly made recovery sausages and distributed them to everyone, while Wang Sheng took out a bottle of enhancement potion from his soul tool and handed it to each person.

The medicine entered the mouth, its slightly bitter taste melting on the tip of the tongue, then transforming into a warm current that flowed to every part of the body.

The battle is about to break out.

Lu Yu's gaze was like a knife, and he shouted in a low voice, "Kill!"

He charged towards the Thunder Beast first, his movements as fast as lightning, the dagger in his hand flashing coldly, aiming straight for the Thunder Beast's throat.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing followed closely behind. Xiao Wu's figure was as nimble as the wind, while Zhu Zhuqing was as swift as a ghost. The three attacked the Thunder Sound Beast's vitals from different directions.

The Thunder Beast roared, its massive body trembled violently, and the Thunderous Aura skill was activated. Terrifying sound waves spread out like ripples, cracking the surrounding ground and sending dust flying.

Zhu Zhuqing was the first to be hit. Her body froze abruptly under the impact of the sound waves, her ears rang, and she instantly lost her hearing.

Before she could react, the Thunder Beast activated its lightning strike skill, and a thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking her precisely.

Zhu Zhuqing felt numb all over, and a sharp pain came from her abdomen. She flew out like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and creating a deep crater, filling the air with dust.

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of her mouth, and her face was pale; she was clearly seriously injured.

"Xiao Wu, retreat!"

Lu Yu shouted, a hint of anxiety flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Wu was about to launch an attack when she was locked onto by the Thunder Beast's claws. The sharp claw wind tore through the air, carrying the aura of death.

At the critical moment, Lu Yu rushed forward, grabbed Xiao Wu's waist, and forcibly pulled her away.

The claw-like wind grazed Xiao Wu's hair, picking up a few strands of broken hair, a near miss.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and shouted, "Soul Skill, Thunderclap!"

The phantom of Zeus behind him suddenly raised his scepter, and a terrifying bolt of lightning descended from the sky with earth-shattering power, slamming hard into the back of the Thunder Beast.

Thunder roared, and the Thunder Beast let out a painful roar. Its massive body trembled slightly, and the sonic attack, which was surrounded by thunder, finally paused for a moment.

"Little dance!"

Lu Yu seized the opportunity to shout.

A resolute glint flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes as she uttered in a low voice, "Soul Skill, Extreme Speed ​​Kill!"

Her figure instantly transformed into a blur, with a nimble fox phantom appearing behind her, moving so fast it was almost impossible to catch.

The dagger flashed with a cold light, aiming straight for the Thunder Sound Beast's eye.

However, the Thunder Beast reacted extremely quickly, its massive claws suddenly rising to grab at Xiao Wu's figure.

Lu Yu's pupils contracted, and without hesitation, he activated another soul skill: "Soul Skill, Seal Fate!" In an instant, an invisible force enveloped the Thunder Sound Beast, and time seemed to stand still, freezing the Thunder Sound Beast's movements for a second.

Xiao Wu seized this brief opportunity, her dagger piercing precisely into the Thunder Beast's throat, causing blood to gush out.

However, the attack was not fatal. The Thunder Beast was extremely resilient, and its furious roar shook the heavens and the earth. The surrounding air was enveloped in a field of lightning, with flashes of electricity and lurking killing intent.

Oscar and Wang Sheng, caught off guard, were hit by the sonic attack of the Thunder Beast. Their bodies were struck as if by a heavy blow, blood gushed out, and they collapsed to the ground, losing most of their fighting ability.

Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth and kept releasing her soul skills to buff everyone, but her soul power was also being rapidly depleted, and her face grew paler and paler.

Lu Yu and Xiao Wu's situation became increasingly precarious.

Xiao Wu's soul power was almost exhausted, and she could only rely on her agile movements to dodge the Thunder Sound Beast's attacks, while Lu Yu alone bore the pressure of the main battlefield.

His dagger repeatedly sliced ​​across the Thunder Beast's scales, but could only leave shallow wounds.

The Thunder Beast's defense is too strong; ordinary attacks simply cannot cause fatal damage to it.

"We can't delay it any longer!"

A resolute glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes as he shouted, "Soul Skill, Demon-Suppressing Domain!"

The phantom of Zeus behind him instantly switched, transforming into the figure of the fallen angel Lucifer.

A dark red light emanated from his body, causing the surrounding light to dim suddenly, and an eerie and terrifying aura enveloped the entire area.

The anti-magic field was activated, forcibly suppressing the Thunder Beast's soul power skills, and the light of the Thunder Field quickly dissipated.

Immediately afterward, Lu Yu shouted again, "Soul Skill, Power of Corruption!"

Lucifer's phantom raised a dark red spear, and terrifying power was poured into Lu Yu's dagger.

He charged at the Thunder Beast, his dagger slicing through the air and precisely piercing the beast's wound.

The Thunder Beast let out a painful roar as its scales were torn apart and blood gushed out.

However, its counterattack was equally swift, its sharp claws slashing at Lu Yu's chest, tearing open a piece of flesh.

Lu Yu groaned, staggering backward, his clothes stained with blood. His brows furrowed, the intense pain slightly blurring his consciousness.

Just as the Thunderous Beast was about to pounce on Lu Yu and deliver a fatal blow, Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, gathered her last remaining soul power, and shouted, "Soul Skill, Extreme Speed ​​Kill!"

Her figure flashed by like a shooting star, her dagger gleaming coldly as it precisely pierced the Thunder Beast's throat.

This time, she used all her strength, and the dagger pierced through the Thunder Beast's throat, blood gushing out like a fountain.

The Thunder Beast's roar abruptly ceased, and its massive body crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Xiao Wu staggered to the ground, her face as pale as paper, her soul power exhausted, making it almost impossible for her to stand.

She gritted her teeth and struggled to help Lu Yu up, her eyes filled with worry.

Lu Yu clutched the wound on his chest, his gaze sweeping around solemnly. Only after confirming that the Thunder Sound Beast was completely dead did he let out a long breath.

The battle is over, but the cost was incredibly high.

After regaining their senses, the group, dragging their battered bodies, helped each other find a safe open space to rest.

Lu Yu was the most seriously injured, with a deep wound on his chest that exposed bone, from which blood continued to seep out.

Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar followed closely behind, their injuries equally serious.

Although Xiao Wu was not seriously injured, the depletion of her soul power left her extremely weak.

Ning Rongrong and Wang Sheng were in slightly better condition, but they had almost lost their fighting ability.

Wang Sheng took out a bottle of precious healing potion from his soul tool and handed it to Lu Yu, his eyes full of concern: "Lu Yu, drink this quickly."

Lu Yu took the medicine and, enduring the pain, drank it all in one gulp.

The medicine entered his mouth, and a cool sensation quickly spread, slightly relieving the pain in his wound, but his expression remained grave.

This battle was far more dangerous than he had anticipated. If he hadn't previously enhanced Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's strength, they would probably have already perished here.

Lu Yu leaned against a large tree, closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, and kept recalling the details of the battle in his mind.

The Thunder Beast's strength made him realize that the dangers of the Star Dou Forest far exceeded his imagination, and that their strength was still insufficient.

What if they encountered an even stronger soul beast, or even the person Liu Erlong mentioned? His fists clenched involuntarily, and a sense of powerlessness rose in his heart.

Just then, a faint sound of footsteps came from afar, breaking the silence of the forest.

Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them, and shouted in a low voice, "Prepare for battle!"

Despite their severe injuries, upon hearing Lu Yu's order, they forced themselves to stand up, gripped their weapons tightly, and looked warily in the direction from which the voice came.

Lu Yu leaned against the cold rock wall inside the cave, the wound on his chest still throbbing, the blood already congealed, staining his clothes red.

The air inside the cave was damp and stuffy, mixed with the smell of earth and vegetation. The faint firelight flickered on the ground, illuminating the tired and pale faces of the group.

Xiao Wu sat beside him, her face pale, her soul power exhausted so much that she barely had the strength to speak.

Zhu Zhuqing leaned against the rock wall on the other side, her brows furrowed and her breathing slightly rapid due to the injury to her abdomen.

Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Wang Sheng each found a corner, some closing their eyes to regulate their breathing, others talking in hushed tones, and a repressive atmosphere permeated the cave.

Just then, a deep, slightly mocking voice came from the cave entrance, breaking the brief silence: "Tsk tsk, no wonder you're a kid who can kill a ten-thousand-year-old Thunder Sound Beast, your senses are quite sharp."

Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils contracted sharply, and his gaze shot towards the cave entrance like a knife.

Upon hearing this, everyone raised their heads, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes, and gripped their weapons tightly.

A tall figure slowly walked in through the cave entrance.

He was a middle-aged man, with a robust build, over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back, resembling an iron tower.

His face was angular and his skin was bronze. A hideous scar ran down his left cheek from his brow bone to the corner of his mouth, adding to his fierce appearance.

His gaze, sharp as an eagle's, swept over everyone in the cave before finally settling on Lu Yu, carrying an undisguised scrutiny and a sense of oppression.

Following closely behind, six figures filed in, each with a calm demeanor and an unfriendly glint in their eyes.

Lu Yu frowned slightly, enduring the pain from his wounds, and slowly stood up, blocking the way for everyone.

His gaze swept coldly over the newcomer, quickly assessing the other's strength in his mind.

The middle-aged man's aura was the most terrifying; his soul power fluctuations were as heavy as a mountain, clearly indicating that he was at the level of a level 48 Soul Master.

The two people beside him were slightly inferior, but they had also reached level 45. The four people behind him were slightly weaker, but they were all Soul Masters, and their overall strength far exceeded that of their battered team.

The middle-aged man grinned, revealing a set of yellow teeth, and said in a deep, imposing voice, "Kid, hurry up and hand over the soul bones you got from the Thunder Beast."

"Hand them over, and I might spare your lives." (End of Chapter)