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

Having made up his mind, Lu Yu stood up and said, "Alright, Tang San, lead the way."

The two arrived at the passageway outside the arena. The surrounding voices faded into the distance, and a faint smell of dust filled the air.

Tang San stopped and turned to look at Lu Yu, saying in a deep voice, "Lu Yu, something has happened to Meng Yiran. She has been kidnapped."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Meng Yiran? She's been arrested?"

Meng Yiran comes from the Snake Granny family and is quite powerful. Moreover, she has two Soul Douluos backing her up, so most people wouldn't dare to provoke her easily.

He looked at Tang San, his tone tinged with a hint of probing, "You're not lying, are you? She's here to see you, what does that have to do with me?"

Tang San clenched his fists, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "She did come looking for me, but... I can't save her right now."

He paused, his voice low, "I'm telling you this because I think you might have a solution."

I don't want Meng Yiran's matter to escalate.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "Tang San, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to push Meng Yiran's matter onto me? Or are you trying to give me a wife?"

He deliberately teased Tang San, trying to test his true intentions.

Tang San's face stiffened, and he snorted coldly, "Lu Yu, don't joke around."

I will handle Meng Yiran's matter myself, but with the team competition just around the corner, I can't be in two places at once.

If you're willing to help, then go ahead; if not, that's fine too.

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view carrying a hint of coldness.

Lu Yu watched Tang San's departing figure, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Although Meng Yiran's matter had nothing to do with him, Tang San's special visit must have had its purpose.

He muttered to himself, "Interesting... It seems this matter isn't so simple."

As night deepened, the lights of Star Moon City flickered in the distance, illuminating the bustling crowd outside the Soul Arena.

Lu Yu stood in the shadows at the entrance of the Soul Arena, his gaze deep. Tang San in front of him had a complex expression, his eyes filled with heaviness and struggle.

An invisible sense of oppression filled the air, as if even the surrounding noise had been somewhat suppressed by the conversation between the two.

"Lu Yu, I need your help."

Tang San's voice was low, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

His hands were clenched tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white, clearly indicating that saying those words was not easy for him.

“Meng Yiran is trapped in a canyon in the east of the city. They want me to go there immediately, but I… have more important things to do.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.

He knew Tang San's personality all too well; this guy, who was always known for his calm and composure, would actually do something "more important."

Abandoning to save Meng Yiran? That's not like him.

Lu Yu crossed his arms, scrutinizing Tang San with a hint of mockery in his voice: "What could possibly make you give up on Meng Yiran? Tell me, what's the big deal?"

Tang San's eyes darkened slightly, as if he had something difficult to say.

He gritted his teeth but ultimately did not answer Lu Yu's question. Instead, he said in a deep voice, "She is in a canyon in the east of the city. I will tell you the exact location."

"You...no matter what grudges we have, I hope you can save her."

He paused, his voice so low it was almost a whisper: "This is very important to me."

Lu Yu stared at Tang San for a moment, and the air seemed to freeze.

He could sense the weight in Tang San's tone; this request had clearly made Tang San set aside a lot of his pride.

Lu Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Alright, tell me the location."

Without hesitation, Tang San quickly informed Meng Yiran of her location.

The East City Canyon is a strategically important location, surrounded by jagged rocks, making it a natural ambush site.

He finished speaking succinctly, glanced at Lu Yu with a complicated look, and said in a low voice, "Thank you."

Then, he turned around and walked into the Soul Arena without looking back, his back view showing a hint of determination.

Lu Yu stood there, watching Tang San's figure disappear into the crowd, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "Interesting... Tang San, what exactly are you planning?"

However, he didn't have time to think about it; Meng Yiran's safety was obviously of utmost urgency.

Lu Yu flashed, his entire body like a streak of light, speeding towards the canyon in the east of the city.

The night wind howled, and Lu Yu's speed was astonishing.

He channeled his soul power, his steps as swift as the wind, his figure weaving between streets and rooftops like a black lightning bolt piercing the night sky.

Halfway there, he used his soul skill, "Shadow Step".

His body suddenly accelerated, and the distance of more than 150 meters was covered in the blink of an eye.

The Soul Masters on both sides of the street only felt a gust of wind, and when they looked up, they could only see a blurry afterimage that had long since disappeared into the night.

"What kind of speed is this?!"

A passing Soul Master stared wide-eyed, his face filled with shock.

"He must have used a soul skill! Who is this person? Such a rush suggests something big is about to happen!"

Another Soul Master guessed, his tone tinged with excitement.

"Let's go check out the Soul Arena! Maybe there'll be a good show tonight!"

Several Soul Masters discussed amongst themselves, quickening their pace as they headed towards the Soul Arena, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the arena was rather heavy.

Xiao Wu stood on the sidelines, her hands clenched tightly, her brows furrowed, and her eyes filled with worry.

She kept glancing towards the entrance, hoping to see Lu Yu, but as time passed, he still hadn't returned.

She bit her lip, finally unable to hold back, and turned to look at Zhao Wuji beside her: "Teacher Zhao, Lu Yu hasn't returned yet. I'm worried... could it be that Tang San did something to him?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Wu, don't overthink it."

Although Tang San and Lu Yu don't get along, he wouldn't go so far as to do something like that.

Even so, a hint of worry flashed in Zhao Wuji's eyes.

He was well aware of Lu Yu's strength, but his absence at this time was indeed somewhat unusual.

Just then, a mature and magnetic voice came from not far away: "Zhao Wuji, leave Lu Yu's matter to me."

The owner of the voice walked slowly in, her figure slender, her fiery red hair gleaming under the lights. It was Liu Erlong from Blue Tyrant Academy.

She walked with composure and exuded a powerful aura, causing the surrounding crowd to unconsciously make way for her.

Zhao Wuji's expression changed slightly when he saw Liu Erlong.

Given Liu Erlong's temperament and strength, if she harbors any ill intentions towards Lu Yu, things could become quite complicated.

He suppressed his unease and said in a deep voice, "Dean Liu, that kid Lu Yu shouldn't have caused any trouble, right? What's going on here..."

Liu Erlong waved his hand, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Don't worry, I'm just going to check on things. You take good care of these kids; their upcoming matches won't be easy."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Wu and the others, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes, "Especially with Lu Yu gone, you all need to be on your guard."

Xiao Wu felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this, but she quickly composed herself and nodded.

Zhao Wuji then turned to Xiao Wu and said, "Xiao Wu, someone has gone to find Lu Yu, so don't worry."

In the next match, although the opponent's strength is not top-notch, you will have a lot of trouble without Lu Yu.

Prepare well.

Xiao Wu remained silent for a moment, a resolute glint in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, turned to face her teammates, and said in a clear but resolute voice, "I will be in charge of arranging this competition! We can't always rely on Lu Yu."

If he's not around, we'll have to learn to handle even formidable enemies on our own!

Everyone was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Wang Sheng was the first to react, nodding and saying, "Xiao Wu is right! We have to rely on ourselves!"

His gaze was firm, and he clenched his fist.

Qingjie and Huang Yuan exchanged a glance and nodded, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar stood at the back, and although they didn't say anything, they nodded silently in support.

Xiao Wu quickly began assigning tasks: "Wang Sheng, Qing Jie, and Huang Yuan, you three will be the main attackers, and I'll assist you from the side."

Rongrong and Oscar, you two stay back and provide support, paying attention to the rhythm and timing.

Her voice was calm and clear, carrying a convincing power.

As Zhao Wuji watched this scene, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a smile of satisfaction.

These little guys, though young, are full of energy and have a promising future.

He said softly, "Okay, it's settled then."

Go on, show your spirit!

Meanwhile, the night breeze in the East City Canyon carried a hint of coolness, but the atmosphere in the rugged canyon was so tense it felt like water could be squeezed out of it.

Liu Erlong moved with lightning speed, rushing to the entrance of the canyon, where he saw several figures facing each other from afar.

One of the familiar figures was Lu Yu.

He stood in the center of the canyon, his demeanor calm and composed, showing no sign of backing down in the face of the people before him.

Five Soul Masters stood opposite Lu Yu.

The leader was a burly man with a powerful aura, and the pressure of a Soul King level was undisguised.

Beside him were two Soul Masters and two weaker Soul Masters, each with unfriendly eyes, carrying a hint of provocation and contempt.

Lu Yu's gaze was cold, and his voice was deep yet carried an undeniable authority: "Release Meng Yiran."

He didn't waste any words and stated his purpose directly.

The burly man scoffed, his eyes filled with contempt: "Release them? On what grounds? On what grounds, a mere brat like you?"

He looked Lu Yu up and down, and said in a mocking tone, "You're Tang San? Hmph, quite famous, but unfortunately not as handsome as the rumors say."

His men around him chuckled softly upon hearing this, adding a touch of lewdness to the atmosphere.

Lu Yu's eyes grew colder, and his tone carried a hint of warning: "I am not Tang San, I am Lu Yu."

Meng Yiran's grandfather was the Dragon Lord and her grandmother was the Snake Lady, both Soul Douluo.

"If you dare lay a finger on her, they will storm your stronghold and leave no one alive."

The burly man paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, his voice full of disdain: "Contra? Who are you trying to scare? So what if you did something to her? At worst, we'll just pin the blame on you and let people think it was you, a lecherous brat, who dared to lay a hand on Meng Yiran!"

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes, and he waved his hand, "Take this kid down! Meng Yiran, hehe, we'll enjoy her slowly!"

Upon hearing this, his subordinates' eyes flashed with a lewd light. They all revealed their martial souls, their soul rings gleaming in the night, and pounced on Lu Yu.

Upon seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, his soul power suddenly erupted, and his martial soul was released instantly.

A vast aura swept across the entire venue like a tidal wave, and the air seemed to freeze at that moment.

"Anti-Magic Domain!"

Lu Yu let out a low shout, and an invisible domain instantly unfolded. The soul power fluctuations within a radius of tens of meters suddenly disappeared, and the opponent's soul skill was forcibly interrupted before it could take shape.

Immediately afterward, Lu Yu moved, unleashing his soul skill "Power of Corruption".

He activated his power, his aura surging once more, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes.

He cast the spell of "Sealing Fate".

His figure appeared in front of a Soul Master like a ghost, his fist carrying terrifying power as he slammed it down on the opponent's head.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, the Soul Master didn't even have time to react. His soul power vanished, and he was like an ordinary person, struck hard by Lu Yu's punch. He suffered a concussion and immediately passed out.

Upon seeing this, the others' expressions changed drastically, and they exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible?! My soul power... has disappeared?!"

The burly man stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

He tried to mobilize his soul power, but found that his body was empty, as if it were sealed by some invisible force.

Before he could react, Lu Yu's figure had already closed in, and Jeet Kune Do's fierce attacks poured down like a torrential rain.

Each punch was incredibly precise, whistling through the air as it slammed into the burly man's chest, abdomen, and face.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

With a series of muffled thuds, the burly man staggered back several steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with terror.

He never expected that this seemingly young Soul Master would possess such terrifying strength.

Lu Yu stood in a dimly lit clearing in the woods, the ground beneath his feet stained red with blood, and the air thick with the stench of blood.

His gaze was as cold as a knife, landing on the burly man not far away.

The burly man knelt on the ground, his face as pale as paper, blood constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth, his chest heaving violently. He had clearly been injured by Lu Yu's heavy blow, causing his internal organs to shift and his soul power to almost completely dissipate.

He raised a trembling hand, pointing at Lu Yu, his eyes filled with disbelief, and growled hoarsely, "You...you're just a Soul Master...how could this be..."

His voice was broken and intermittent, filled with deep fear and resentment.

Lu Yu snorted coldly, slowly squatted down, his gaze fixed on the burly man like a hawk's, his tone icy: "Whether I have a chance or not, you have already experienced it for yourself."

He stood up and glanced at the other Soul Masters around him who were also beaten and powerless to fight back. They all looked terrified and huddled in the corner, not daring to move.

Lu Yu's gaze finally settled on Meng Yiran, who was tied to a tree not far away. Her long hair was disheveled, her clothes were torn, her face was full of anger and resentment, and her mouth was tightly stuffed with a strip of cloth.

Lu Yu strode forward, drew his dagger, and gently cut the rope binding Meng Yiran. He then carefully removed the gag from her mouth, his movements gentle yet revealing an undeniable decisiveness.

Meng Yiran coughed a few times, her anger still burning, but when she saw Lu Yu, her gaze softened slightly, filled with complex emotions, and she whispered, "Lu Yu... did you save me?" (End of Chapter)