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

Yu Chen's purple lightning waves bombarded the Whirlwind Team members, and the paralyzing effect made their movements increasingly sluggish; Tang San's hidden weapons were like ghosts, impossible to defend against, and the Whirlwind Team's vice-captain was pierced in the arm by a flying needle, which immediately hindered the flow of his soul power; Dai Mubai's White Tiger Blazing Light Wave was even more unstoppable, directly tearing the Whirlwind Team's formation apart.

Within minutes of the battle, the members of the Whirlwind Team were already covered in wounds, their faces were pale, and their soul power was completely exhausted.

Their captain gritted his teeth and tried to organize a counterattack, but he was powerless to turn the tide against the terrifying power of Dai Mubai and Yu Chen.

Finally, Dai Mubai unleashed the "White Tiger Vajra Transformation".

After blasting the captain away, Yu Chen's purple lightning wave followed closely, knocking the last team member to the ground.

The referee loudly proclaimed: "Team Dark Tiger wins!"

The entire arena erupted in thunderous gasps once again, with the audience marveling at the strength of the Dark Tiger team, especially Yu Chen's Purple Lightning Dragon Martial Soul, which became the focus of everyone's discussion.

Lu Yu stood in the preparation area, calmly watching the battle come to an end.

He wasn't surprised by the victory of the Dark Tiger team. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he whispered, "Dai Mubai's soul skills are indeed quite good, especially the White Tiger Vajra Transformation, which has amazing explosive power."

Tang San's mastery of hidden weapons and their control was unparalleled, and Yu Chen's Purple Lightning Dragon Martial Soul... tsk, a ninth-grade bloodline, truly living up to its reputation.

He paused, glanced at Ma Hongjun, and shook his head: "Ma Hongjun's performance was mediocre. His Phoenix Martial Soul has not been fully awakened, and his potential has not been realized. He probably needs an opportunity to truly rise to prominence."

Xiao Wu stood beside him, playfully poking his arm: "Captain, are you analyzing the opponent or commenting on your teammate? But seriously, Yu Chen's martial soul is really scary, with crackling lightning, it looks really cool!"

Wang Sheng laughed heartily: "That's right, the ninth-grade bloodline of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, how could it not be strong? But we're not bad either. In that battle just now, Xue Wuhen probably never dreamed that he would be crushed by us!"

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled: "Alright, alright, don't get carried away. There are still matches to come, so we need to stay in shape!"

Lu Yu nodded, glanced at the sky, and suggested, "It's getting late. Let's go out and get something to eat first, recharge our energy, and fight again in the next battle!"

Everyone nodded, their faces showing relief and joy after the victory.

Oscar chuckled: "Captain, I know a restaurant where the barbecue smells amazing. Let's go there!"

Huang Yuan laughed and agreed, "Great idea! A good meal after the battle would be perfect!"

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, a hint of approval flashed in her eyes.

The group of seven left the stadium and walked along the street toward the restaurant recommended by Oscar.

As the sun sets, the streets are bustling with people, the cries of vendors and the chatter of pedestrians blending together, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of everyday life.

Lu Yu walked at the front, his steps steady, but his mind was replaying the battle just now and the performance of the Dark Tiger team.

The opponents in this team competition are getting stronger and stronger. If Team Thanos wants to go further, they will need to hone their skills even more.

Just as they were about to step into the restaurant, a clear voice came from ahead: "Lu Yu? You are... Thanos's team?"

Everyone looked up and saw a woman in a light purple dress walking towards them.

She was extremely beautiful, with a lively look in her eyes and brows. Her long purple hair cascaded over her shoulders, and she possessed a fresh yet subtly dignified air.

When she saw Lu Yu and the others, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by a faint smile: "I didn't expect to run into you here. Congratulations on your first victory! That battle just now was truly spectacular!"

Lu Yu was slightly taken aback. His gaze lingered on her for a moment, vaguely feeling that she looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and replied politely, "Thank you for the compliment. May I ask who you are...?"

The woman chuckled, a sly glint in her eyes: "What, Captain Lu, have you forgotten me so quickly? We've met before!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Xiao Wu couldn't help but lean forward, curiously examining her: "Sister, who are you? Are you close to our captain?"

The woman covered her mouth and smiled.
Lu Yu strolled through the streets of Soto City, the afterglow of the setting sun casting dappled light and shadow on the bluestone pavement.

The cries of vendors lining both sides of the street rose and fell, and the air was filled with the aroma of barbecued meat and spices, mixed with the hustle and bustle of the crowd, making this bustling commercial city exceptionally lively.

His six teammates behind him—Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Wang Sheng, and others—were talking in hushed tones, discussing their tactical arrangements for tonight's battle in the arena.

The Thanos team, which they had personally assembled, was already taking shape, and Lu Yu felt a sense of pride.

Just then, Lu Yu's gaze inadvertently swept over a teahouse on the street corner, and a familiar figure came into view.

She was a slender woman, her long blue dress accentuating her tall figure. Her long black hair was tied into a simple bun at the back of her head, and her face wore a smile that was both cool and heroic.

Lu Yu was slightly taken aback, then recognized that it was Meng Yiran.

"Meng Yiran?"

Lu Yu stopped, his tone tinged with doubt, "What are you doing here?"

Meng Yiran turned her head at the sound and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes when she saw Lu Yu.

She walked briskly, her skirt swaying gently, her steps light as the wind.

"Lu Yu, it's been a long time!"

She smiled and looked at the group behind Lu Yu. "You guys... formed a team?"

Lu Yu nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips, with a hint of pride: "That's right, the Thanos team."

Before long, our names will resound throughout Soto!

Upon hearing this, a hint of admiration flashed in Meng Yiran's eyes: "Thanos Team? That's a powerful name! Congratulations!"

She paused for a moment, then suggested, "Since we've run into each other, why don't we take a walk together? I'm actually quite hungry, so let's find a place to eat?"

After a moment's thought, Lu Yu readily agreed: "Okay, let's go."

He turned around and called to his teammates behind him, and the group walked together toward a nearby restaurant.

Inside the restaurant, a few rays of dim light shone through the carved wooden windows, the tables and chairs were arranged neatly, and the air was filled with the aroma of food.

Lu Yu and his group chose a window seat and ordered several signature dishes.

Meng Yiran sat next to Lu Yu, her posture casual, but her eyes held a hint of curiosity, as if she were sizing up Lu Yu's newly formed team.

The dishes were served one after another. The steaming braised lion's head meatballs exuded a rich aroma, and the bright green stir-fried vegetables were garnished with a few thin slices of ham, making them look very appealing.

Lu Yu picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and asked while eating, "Speaking of which, what brings you to Soto City this time? After we parted last time, I thought you had already gone back."

Meng Yiran put down her chopsticks, smiled, and said in a relaxed tone, "Actually, there's no secret."

I'm here to see Tang San. My grandfather wants to see him; he has something to discuss.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the table subtly changed.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Oscar suddenly raised his head, a glint of anger flashing in his eyes, and said in an unfriendly tone, "Looking for Tang San? Hmph, if he offends your grandfather, Miss Meng, you'd better teach him a lesson for us!"

Meng Yiran was taken aback, her gaze shifting between Oscar and Lu Yu, before tentatively asking, "From what you're saying, do you have a grudge against Tang San?"

Oscar gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "It's more than just hatred! That guy, I wish I could skin him alive, pull out his tendons, crush his bones, and scatter his ashes!"

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, his eyes practically spitting fire.

Lu Yu shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself: Oscar still can't let go of the humiliation he suffered at the hands of Tang San. Back then, Oscar was beaten so badly by Tang San because he was no match for him, and he has held a grudge against Tang San ever since, cursing him every few days.

Unfortunately, his strength is far inferior to Tang San's.

After hearing this, Meng Yiran frowned, her tone calm but sharp: "Although Tang San has some issues with his character, he doesn't offend people so easily."

Oscar, this grudge might not be easy for you to get revenge for.

His strength far surpasses yours.

Oscar's face stiffened, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes. He lowered his head, took a big bite of his food, and remained silent.

Seeing this, Wang Sheng couldn't help but sneer and mock, "Oscar, you keep talking about Tang San all the time, why don't you go and get revenge on him yourself! Anyone can talk tough here."

"you!"

Oscar was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged, and he almost broke the chopsticks in his hand. "Wang Sheng, stop talking nonsense! If you have the guts, go and try it!"

"okay!"

Lu Yu interrupted in a deep voice, his tone tinged with impatience, "What's all the noise about? Tang San is probably at the Soul Arena. We can go check on him after we finish eating."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Meng Yiran with a hint of curiosity, "But what do the Dragon Duke and Snake Lady want with Tang San?"

Meng Yiran took a sip of tea, her eyes flickering slightly, as if she was carefully considering her words.

In the end, she frankly admitted, "Actually, there's nothing to hide."

I recently broke through to the Soul Master level, and my grandfather asked me to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a suitable Soul Beast.

The old man thought Tang San was quite strong and wanted to ask him to come with me.

As she said this, a faint blush appeared on her face, and her voice lowered a few decibels, "Grandpa may have some other ideas... such as, trying to match me up with Tang San."

These words elicited varying reactions from the people at the table.

Lu Yu seemed to be deep in thought, his eyes narrowing slightly. He thought to himself: The Dragon God and Snake Goddess probably coveted Tang San's twin martial souls and hidden weapon skills, which is why they wanted to match him up.

After all, while Meng Yiran's talent was good, Tang San's talent was undoubtedly more amazing, so it's not surprising that the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny wanted to find a good match for their granddaughter.

Ning Rongrong frowned and couldn't help but interject, "Sister Meng, you'd better be careful."

Tang San, that guy, seems honest on the surface, but he's actually very cunning! He even tried to sabotage Lu Yu before, but luckily Lu Yu was strong enough to stop him.

Lu Yu waved his hand and said calmly, "Rongrong, let's not talk about the past."

Let's eat.

He didn't want to dwell on the topic any longer. His gaze swept over Meng Yiran with a meaningful look, "Some things are better seen than believed."

"Miss Meng, you can handle this yourself."

After the meal, Lu Yu and Meng Yiran said goodbye at the entrance of the restaurant.

The sun had completely sunk below the horizon, and night enveloped Soto. Lanterns were lit along the streets, their dim yellow glow illuminating the figures of pedestrians.

Ning Rongrong followed beside Lu Yu, and couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Lu Yu, why won't you let me say anything bad about Tang San? That guy is no good!"

Lu Yu glanced at her and said calmly, "Some things are better left unsaid than explained to her."

Meng Yiran isn't stupid; she'll understand sooner or later.

Ning Rongrong pouted and muttered, "You just love to pretend to be profound."

Lu Yu smiled, said nothing more, and led everyone toward the Soul Arena.

The arena was brightly lit and bustling with people in the night, the huge circular building resembling a lurking beast in the darkness.

As soon as Lu Yu and his group stepped into the Soul Arena, they saw Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing and others standing not far away, with Meng Yiran standing beside them, whispering something.

Lu Yu glanced around and noticed Tang San standing next to Meng Yiran.

Tang San, dressed in a blue outfit, had a calm expression, but his eyes held a hint of wariness, as if he had noticed Lu Yu's gaze.

When Meng Yiran saw Tang San, she hesitated, as if she had something to say but held back.

Lu Yu didn't say much, and led his teammates straight into the Soul Arena.

Zhao Wuji came up to them, patted Lu Yu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "The competition is about to begin, you guys get ready."

Our opponents are the Blood Fiend Team; they're not easy to deal with.

Lu Yu nodded and led everyone towards the rest area.

Inside the rest area, the athletes gathered in small groups, talking quietly, the atmosphere tense.

Just then, a piercing laugh came from not far away. Lu Yu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people dressed in blood-red battle robes walking over.

The leader was a tall, middle-aged man with a contemptuous expression. He glanced at Lu Yu and the others and said in a disdainful tone, "Where did these small fry come from? Get out of here! This is the Blood Fiend Team's rest area!"

Oscar, who already had a fiery temper, immediately bristled upon hearing this: "What did you say? Say it again if you dare!"

The tall, middle-aged man sneered, his eyes full of disdain: "I said, no weaklings are welcome here."

"Get lost if you want to live!"

The person beside him was even more eager to fight, his soul power subtly emanating, carrying a hint of threat.

A cold glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes as he slowly stood up, his tone icy: "Watch your words, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Hey, you're pretty arrogant, kid?"

The tall, middle-aged man sneered, raised his hand, and threw a punch at Lu Yu. His soul power was wrapped around the fist, making his momentum fierce.

Lu Yu's face darkened, and he slightly shifted his body, extending his right hand in a movement so fast it was almost invisible.

He caught the opponent's fist in a bizarre way, his palm seemingly turning into a vortex that instantly absorbed the opponent's force.

Immediately afterwards, he flicked his wrist, merging the absorbed force with his own soul power, and struck out with his backhand.

The tall, middle-aged man felt a tremendous force strike him, and his body flew backward involuntarily, crashing heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

The rest area fell silent instantly; everyone was stunned.

The Blood Fiend Team members' expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with horror.

The tall, middle-aged man struggled to his feet, staring at Lu Yu with a gloomy expression, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Good kid, Thanos's team, huh? We'll see!"

He waved his hand and left with his teammates, looking dejected. Before leaving, the man who had been knocked down turned back and glared fiercely at Lu Yu.

Wang Sheng couldn't help but exclaim, "This Blood Fiend Team is no ordinary team."

The leader was a Soul King, and his teammates were no slouch either. I couldn't have withstood that attack just now. (End of Chapter)