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

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable domineering air, as if he were announcing an established fact.

Lu Yu's pupils contracted slightly. A soul bone! His heart sank. The Thunder Sound Beast's soul bone was a trophy they had obtained after going through life and death. It was extremely precious and could drive any soul master crazy.

These people had obviously witnessed their battle with the Thunder Beast and came specifically to steal it.

His gaze swept over the six people behind the middle-aged man, noticing that one of the thin soul masters was looking at Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong with a lewd look, a sinister smile on his lips.

"Boss, these young ladies are really beautiful. There are quite a few female soul masters in the Star Dou Forest, but it's rare to see one this young."

The gaunt Soul Master licked his lips, a greedy glint in his eyes. "Especially that little girl from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, tsk tsk, she's definitely still a virgin. It's not too much for the brothers to have some fun with her, is it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the men behind him echoed him, letting out low, lewd laughter, their eyes roaming unabashedly over the three women, filled with undisguised malice.

Xiao Wu's face instantly turned cold, a murderous glint flashed in her eyes, and she slightly raised the dagger in her hand.

Zhu Zhuqing frowned, her body tense slightly, ready to strike at any moment.

Ning Rongrong was so angry that her pretty face turned red, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Shameless!"

The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda in front of her trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she was extremely angry.

Lu Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold, and an invisible killing intent emanated from his body, as if the air itself had frozen at that moment.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said coldly, "I can give you the things, but if you dare to touch my people, the consequences will be far beyond what you can bear."

His voice was deep and calm, yet carried a chilling authority.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. He slowly shifted his gaze from Lu Yu to the soul bone and said indifferently, "Oh? Kid, you've got some guts."

"Hand over the soul bone, and I might consider letting you go. But do you think I'd be afraid of such a small threat?"

His tone was somewhat mocking, clearly indicating that he didn't take Lu Yu's words to heart.

Lu Yu's gaze was sharp as a knife, meeting the middle-aged man's eyes without flinching, and he said in a deep voice, "You can try."

I'm not warning you, I'm reminding you.

We are students of Shrek Academy.

His voice was powerful and resonant, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him straightened up, a determined light flashing in their eyes.

"Shrek Academy?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The people behind him were also taken aback, clearly intimidated by the name.

Shrek Academy is renowned in the world of Soul Masters for its ability to cultivate monstrous geniuses, and every student who enters it is exceptionally talented.

More importantly, all the teachers at Shrek Academy are powerful figures, especially the Immovable King Zhao Wuji, who is known for protecting his own. If they really offend Shrek Academy, the consequences would be far beyond what these rogue soul masters could bear.

The middle-aged man's gaze swept over Lu Yu and the others again, and he noticed the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda floating in front of Ning Rongrong, which made him feel a chill.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! This girl actually came from one of the most powerful support-type sects on the continent, which made him even more wary.

He originally thought that Lu Yu and the others had just gotten lucky in killing the Thunder Beast, but now it seems that their background is far more complicated than he imagined.

Especially Lu Yu, who is so young yet able to lead a team to kill a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast, must have terrifying talent and strength. If he is also secretly protected by the strongmen of Shrek Academy, they might not even have a chance to escape if they act rashly.

"Boss, this kid is definitely trying to scare us!"

The gaunt Soul Master spoke unwillingly, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes, "So what if it's Shrek Academy? They're just a few ordinary students. What difference does it make if we kill them? If we brothers join forces, are we afraid of them?"

As soon as he finished speaking, several people behind him echoed his words, clearly finding it hard to resist the allure of the soul bone and the three women.

"Shut up!"

The middle-aged man suddenly turned his head and glared fiercely at the thin soul master, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

The soul master shrank back, sullenly shutting his mouth after being glared at.

The middle-aged man looked at Lu Yu again, his gaze filled with complex emotions, and finally said in a deep voice, "I will accept the soul bone. Farewell for today."

He paused, a hint of warning in his voice, "But you'd better pray I don't run into you again, otherwise, things won't be so easy to talk to."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

Although the gaunt soul masters and the others were unwilling, they could only follow reluctantly, intimidated by the middle-aged man's imposing presence.

The seven figures quickly disappeared into the dense forest outside the cave entrance, leaving behind a heavy silence.

Lu Yu slowly exhaled, his body swaying slightly, almost falling over.

Xiao Wu quickly supported him, her eyes filled with worry: "Lu Yu, are you alright?"

Lu Yu waved his hand to indicate that he was alright, but his expression became increasingly serious.

The loss of the soul bone weighed heavily on his heart, but what made him feel even more powerless was his own strength.

A soul power of level 38 is far too weak in a place like the Star Dou Forest.

Even these rogue cultivators at the Soul Master level couldn't withstand them, let alone the true powerhouses hidden deep in the forest, such as the group from the Star Luo Empire.

Ning Rongrong broke the silence angrily: "These people are outrageous! They actually dared to steal our soul bones and said such disgusting things!"

Her voice carried a hint of grievance, and her eyes glistened with tears.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression was equally grim, and she said in a low voice, "Ultimately, it's because we're not strong enough."

Even if we were at our peak, we wouldn't stand a chance against them.

Lu Yu had taken this into consideration, which is why he chose to hand over the soul bone.

She paused, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes, "What should we do after leaving Shrek Academy? Strength is the most important thing."

Zhu Zhuqing's words silenced everyone.

Xiao Wu bit her lower lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.

Oscar and Wang Sheng exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with bitterness.

They all understood that Zhu Zhuqing was right.

In this world where the strong rule, without sufficient strength, one can only be slaughtered by others.

Lu Yu was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "The matter is over."

You can hunt for more soul bones if you lose them, but you only have one life.

From now on, we must cultivate ourselves even more diligently.

"If something similar happens again, it's easy to avoid it once, but it won't be so simple the second time." His voice was deep and firm, carrying an invisible, infectious power.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, a renewed fighting spirit rekindling in their eyes.

They closed their eyes and began to regulate their breathing, trying to recover their soul power and injuries as quickly as possible.

In a dense forest outside the cave, Zhao Wuji hid in the shadows, his gaze peering through the gaps in the branches and leaves, quietly observing everything inside the cave.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

In that situation, Lu Yu chose to endure rather than fight head-on, thus saving everyone's lives. This choice was undoubtedly the right one.

In this world, the strong are respected. Without sufficient strength, one must learn to bow to the strong, otherwise, one may very well invite disaster.

Lu Yu's calmness and decisiveness made his teacher feel gratified.

"Good job, boy."

Zhao Wuji muttered to himself, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Beside him, Liu Erlong's figure quietly appeared, a faint smile on her face, but her gaze remained fixed on Lu Yu.

"This kid has a good character; he knows when to advance and when to retreat, he can bend and stretch, and he can be ruthless enough to strike."

Liu Erlong's voice carried a hint of approval, "With such a personality, if he can grow up, he will definitely become a giant in his own right."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji was slightly taken aback, then laughed heartily: "Dean Liu, your evaluation is quite high! However, I also think this kid has a bright future."

His gaze returned to the cave, a hint of curiosity rising within him.

Liu Erlong's evaluations are always harsh, so for her to think so highly of Lu Yu speaks volumes about his potential.

Zhao Wuji paused, then suddenly remembered something. He turned to Liu Erlong and tentatively asked, "Dean Liu, what exactly are you looking for in the Star Dou Forest this time? If needed, I can help you search."

His tone carried a hint of concern, after all, although Liu Erlong was strong, it was still dangerous for her to act alone in a place like the Star Dou Forest.

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong frowned slightly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

She was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said calmly, "No need, that's my business."

All you need to do is keep an eye on these little guys.

I'll be away for a while, but if you run into any trouble, I'll come back immediately.

Her voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve.

Zhao Wuji nodded and didn't ask any further questions, but a sense of doubt arose in his heart.

Liu Erlong's expression and tone reminded him of something Flanders had once mentioned.

That person… Could it be that Liu Erlong really came here to find him? The Star Dou Forest is vast and boundless, teeming with soul beasts; finding a person here is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Moreover, it's unknown whether that person is still in the forest or still alive.

Zhao Wuji turned his gaze back to the dense forest in the distance, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He didn't say anything more, but silently stood guard outside the cave, protecting these young and promising students.

Deep within the Starry Sky Forest, dense canopies blocked out the sun, allowing sunlight to filter through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows. The air was filled with the damp scent of earth and a faint smell of blood.

Lu Yu stood on a wrecked open space, holding a gleaming dagger in his hand. Blood dripped from the blade, staining the grass beneath his feet.

His chest rose and fell slightly, his breathing was a little rapid, but his eyes gleamed with a sharp light, like a lurking beast ready to pounce on its next prey at any moment.

After more than half a month of training, Lu Yu's strength underwent a tremendous change.

His soul power successfully broke through to level thirty-nine, just one step away from becoming a Soul Master.

More importantly, his control over soul power has reached a new level, becoming delicate and precise. He can perfectly mobilize every bit of soul power, as if it were his own arm.

He incorporates the essence of Jeet Kune Do into his fighting style, his movements are as swift as the wind, his moves are fierce and sharp, and every strike carries astonishing explosive power.

Even when facing a Soul Master-level expert, he was not at a disadvantage at all, and could even gain the upper hand with his agile movements and terrifying attack power.

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Wang Sheng behind them also reaped great rewards.

Half a month of life-or-death battles greatly improved their combat experience and made them more and more coordinated, like a sharp blade that had been tempered and was unstoppable.

Three days ago, they joined forces to kill a six-person squad. The leader was a level 48 Soul Master with formidable strength, but he still died in the Northwest under their siege.

In that battle, Lu Yu swiftly killed the opposing captain, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's rapid attacks restrained the enemy, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda empowered everyone, and Oscar's recovery sausage and Wang Sheng's support potion ensured the team's sustainability.

At that moment, they truly experienced the power of teamwork.

For the next month, Lu Yu led the group deep into the Star Dou Great Forest, covering an area of ​​1,500 zhang, and experienced countless life-and-death battles.

They not only killed three ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts, but also honed their minds and skills in the battle.

Every battle is a test of their will and strength, and every victory strengthens their belief in moving forward.

On this day, as the sun set, the clouds on the horizon were dyed a fiery red.

Lu Yu and the others had just finished a fierce battle. On the ground lay a huge soul beast, more than five meters long, covered with dark golden scales, radiating a terrifying pressure.

This was a 20,000-year-old soul beast that they had killed together. The battle was extremely dangerous. Lu Yu was almost hit by the soul beast's tail whip, and Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were also slightly injured. But in the end, they successfully killed it with their tacit cooperation and powerful strength.

Lu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, glanced at the corpse of the soul beast, and after confirming that it was completely dead, said in a deep voice, "Pack your things and prepare to leave."

His voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng and the others immediately began to take action.

Wang Sheng carefully removed the soul bone from the soul beast and stored it in his soul tool, while the others quickly organized their equipment and recovered their soul power and injuries.

Despite having just experienced a major battle, their actions remained orderly and they maintained a high level of vigilance.

The Starry Sky Forest is fraught with danger; any negligence could lead to annihilation.

As night fell, the Star Dou Great Forest fell into silence, broken only by the occasional low growls of soul beasts in the distance.

Lu Yu and his group found a semi-exposed cave dwelling about thirty feet in size. The cave was dry and spacious, enough to accommodate everyone.

They lit a bonfire, the flickering flames illuminating their tired yet resolute faces.

The wind howled outside the cave, mingling with the rustling of leaves, as if telling the story of the forest's antiquity and mystery.

The group sat around the campfire, their faces relaxed.

The two weeks of training had left them physically and mentally exhausted, but each victory filled them with a sense of accomplishment. (End of Chapter)