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

Their soul skills worked together quite well; the wind-attribute soul master's speed combined with the earth-attribute soul master's defense, attempting to disrupt Thanos's team's rhythm from the start.

However, Lu Yu simply waved his hand, and his soul power surged out like a tide, carrying an invisible pressure that directly crushed the opponent's attack.

"Wang Sheng, left wing; Rongrong, support!"

Lu Yu's voice was steady and clear, his command was decisive.

The members of Thanos's team were like precise machines, instantly getting into action.

Wang Sheng's figure was like a whirlwind. His soul skill erupted, and the spear in his hand flashed with a cold light as it pierced straight into the enemy formation.

Xiao Wu transformed into a pink afterimage, nimbly darting across the battlefield. The explosive power of her rabbit soul skill made it impossible for her opponents to defend against.

Ning Rongrong stood at the back, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda radiating light, providing buffs to her teammates.

The battle lasted only seven minutes before the Gale Team completely collapsed.

Their captain was blasted away by Lu Yu's soul skill, crashing into the guardrail at the edge of the arena, spitting blood, and immediately losing his fighting ability.

The remaining team members were powerless against Thanos's team's fierce attack and eventually had no choice but to raise their hands in surrender.

The referee loudly proclaimed: "Team Thanos wins!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, mixed with gasps and murmurs.

Lu Yu's strength was beyond imagination. His soul skills were precise and ruthless, with almost no superfluous movements. Every strike was aimed directly at the opponent's weakness.

Some experienced Soul Masters even began to speculate about the true level of Lu Yu's strength.

Lu Yu ignored the stares around him and led his teammates toward the rest area.

The match schedule in the Soul Arena is always determined by the organizers, and participating teams cannot know their next opponent in advance.

However, all the teams that manage to break through in the Soul Arena are incredibly strong.

Lu Yu leaned back on the bench in the rest area, closed his eyes to rest, but was thinking about the strategy for the next game.

Sitting next to him, Wang Sheng couldn't help but say, "Brother Lu Yu, after you left yesterday, Tang San also left."

I heard they were there to handle some urgent business. They were lucky; the team they encountered wasn't very strong, and they won easily.

Lu Yu opened his eyes, frowned slightly, and remembered Zhao Wuji's earlier mention of Liu Erlong's movements.

He originally thought that Liu Erlong's appearance was aimed at him, but now it seems that he was probably overthinking it.

He pondered for a moment and analyzed, "Tang San's personality means he wouldn't leave without a reason."

"I guess something went wrong with Yu Xiaogang, probably because it clashed with Meng Yiran's situation. Tang San had no choice but to send me to rescue her."

When Yu Xiaogang was mentioned, Lu Yu's tone carried a hint of disdain: "Yu Xiaogang's ability to improve has always been a problem."

In the original story, he was able to break through because Tang San was already a Soul Douluo.

Tang San's strength hasn't reached that level yet, and his relationship with Liu Erlong is complicated; after the last incident, it's estimated that there's already a rift between them.

She won't easily help me; women's minds are complicated and hard to explain.

Wang Sheng scratched his head and chuckled, "Speaking of masters, I'm actually quite curious."

Has he reached the Soul Master level yet? When I first met him, he was only a Great Soul Master, and now I'm almost a Soul Grandmaster. Is he still stuck there?

Xiao Wu pursed her lips and shook her head: "The master's theoretical approach is indeed impressive, but unfortunately, without enough power, even the best theory is useless."

Lu Yu smiled but didn't reply.

He didn't have a good impression of Yu Xiaogang and was too lazy to say much, simply saying, "Hard to say."

Tang San's departure is probably related to Yu Xiaogang, but I don't know the specific reasons.

Night fell in the blink of an eye. Lu Yu had played three matches that day and won them all easily, making up for yesterday's defeat.

The competition in the Soul Arena is becoming increasingly fierce. Small teams have been almost completely eliminated, leaving only strong teams like Blood Fiend, Blue Tyrant, Sky Horizon, and Vast Sky.

Lu Yu and his team will likely face one of them in their next match.

As night fell, the streets outside the arena were brightly lit, and a bustling crowd moved about.

Xiao Wu, arm in arm with Lu Yu, smiled radiantly: "Lu Yu, you played so well today, you'll definitely be even better tomorrow! Come on, let's go shopping and relax!"

Looking into Xiao Wu's bright eyes, Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart and gently patted her head: "Okay, I'll walk with you."

The two walked side by side on the bustling street, surrounded by the shouts of vendors and the laughter of the crowd.

The light shone on Xiao Wu's face, outlining her delicate features, and Lu Yu's gaze softened unconsciously.

They hadn't spent time alone together like this in a long time, yet their unspoken understanding seemed unchanged.

As they walked, Xiao Wu suddenly stopped, tilted her head to look at Lu Yu, and asked in a tentative tone, "Lu Yu, I have a question for you... Does Sister Qing like you?"

Lu Yu was taken aback, not expecting Xiao Wu to ask this question suddenly. He paused slightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

He coughed lightly, pretending to be nonchalant: "Xiao Wu, you're overthinking it."

With you and Rongrong by my side, why would I bother with other girls? Besides, Meng Yiran is just a friend.

Xiao Wu pursed her lips, clearly not believing it: "I believe Meng Yiran is a friend."

But Zhu Zhuqing is different, isn't she? The three of you are practically together every day, and the way she looks at you is clearly suspicious! Tell me, is there something going on between you two?

Lu Yu was both amused and exasperated, and quickly made up a lie with a straight face: "Really not! Zhu Qing is just a teammate, we're just close."

Look how beautiful the moonlight is, let's not say anything that spoils the mood.

"It's just the two of us now, isn't it nice to enjoy this moment?"

Xiao Wu blushed upon hearing this, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes, and retorted, "Then tell me, what do you want to do?"

Just as Lu Yu was about to speak, a rapid whooshing sound suddenly came from afar.

He frowned, looked up, and saw a middle-aged man's figure flash across the street like lightning, disappearing into the night in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, several figures gave chase. The leader was a short, stout middle-aged man with flashing soul rings, who was actually a level 54 Soul King.

"Don't let him get away! That brat stole the Zhang family's treasure!"

The short, fat man shouted breathlessly, his voice echoing in the night sky.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, and before he could react, something suddenly appeared in his arms.

Lu Yu clutched the object tightly in his arms, his heart pounding like a drum, the slightly curious voice of Xiao Wu still echoing in his ears.

He gently waved his hand, signaling Xiao Wu to calm down, but his eyes remained alert as he scanned his surroundings.

As the sun sets, its dim light spills onto the forest path at the edge of the Starry Sky Forest. The air is filled with the fresh scent of earth and grass, mixed with a faint, almost imperceptible, sense of desolation.

The group of figures had gradually disappeared into the depths of the dense forest. Only then did Lu Yu breathe a sigh of relief and slowly take out the treasure he had just acquired from his pocket.

It was a tiger tally the size of a palm, entirely black, its material neither jade nor stone, its surface carved with intricate patterns, resembling ancient incantations, faintly emanating a chilling aura. In the center of the tally, a lifelike image of a Qilin, its horns raised high, its eyes gleaming, seemed poised to leap from the tally at any moment.

Lu Yu's gaze fell on the talisman, and his throat involuntarily bobbed. The origin of this thing was definitely not simple.

"Lu Yu, what is this?"

Xiao Wu leaned closer, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, filled with curiosity.

She reached out to touch him, but Lu Yu gently pushed her away.

"Don't rush, let me take a look first."

Lu Yu's voice was low and cautious.

He closed his eyes, silently chanted a mantra, and his soul power quietly circulated within his body. An invisible wave emanated from between his brows and landed on the tiger talisman.

This is his innate appraisal skill; although it's not particularly sophisticated, it always comes in handy at crucial moments.

A moment later, Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils contracted slightly, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

"Qilin Talisman..."

He murmured softly, his voice trembling slightly, "It's actually a Qilin Talisman! With this, one can go to the Qilin Land and obtain the Qilin Martial Soul!"

He looked at Xiao Wu, a burning glint in his eyes, "Xiao Wu, this thing can give me twin martial souls! Moreover, the power of these martial souls far surpasses that of ordinary soul rings!"

Xiao Wu was stunned, her cherry lips slightly parted, clearly shocked by the news.

Although she is not human, her understanding of martial spirits is no less than Lu Yu's.

Twin Martial Souls—what an incredible, heaven-defying existence! In the entire Douluo Continent, only a handful of people possess twin Martial Souls, yet this tiny talisman can bestow a Martial Soul out of thin air! She swallowed hard and asked in a low voice, "Then...where is the Land of the Qilin?"

Lu Yu frowned and shook his head: "I don't know, that's all the appraisal technique has told me."

The aura of this talisman is too strong. I suspect the person who placed it is quite powerful, and may have deliberately placed it on me.

He paused, his gaze turning serious. "Moreover, they may have already left some kind of tracking device on me, and they'll be here soon."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's expression changed, and she nodded: "Then we have to leave quickly! Back to Shrek Academy, it's safe there!"

Without hesitation, Lu Yu put away the talisman, grabbed Xiao Wu, and sped off towards the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast long shadows behind them, and the birdsong in the forest was gradually replaced by the sound of the wind.

Lu Yu's heart remained unsettled; the Qilin talisman felt like a scorching hot iron, burning his mind and making him restless.

This is both an opportunity and a crisis; if it is not dealt with quickly, troubles may follow.

When they returned to Shrek Academy, it was already dark. The grove in the backyard of the academy was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Lu Yu sat on a blue stone, leaning against an old locust tree, clutching the Qilin talisman tightly in his arms.

Xiao Wu had already returned to her dormitory to rest, and told him to be careful.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and let his consciousness sink into the depths of his mind.

"System, query the detailed information of the Qilin Seal."

He said silently.

A cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind: "The Qilin Talisman Seal is a legendary treasure formed after the divine beast Qilin was sealed. It contains the soul of the Qilin. The holder of this talisman seal can go to the land of Qilin and awaken the Qilin Martial Soul."

The Qilin Martial Soul is a top-tier divine beast Martial Soul with limitless potential. Upon awakening, it grants direct access to Martial Soul power, surpassing the limitations of Soul Rings.

Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat; this information was even more detailed than what he had obtained through the appraisal technique! He quickly pressed for details: "Where is the Land of the Qilin? How do I get there?"

The system paused for a moment before replying: "The location of the Qilin Land refreshes randomly. You need to purchase a Qilin Treasure Map to find out the exact coordinates."

The Qilin Treasure Map is a system-exclusive item in the shop, priced at one million Soul Coins.

"One million soul coins?!"

Lu Yu almost jumped up from the bluestone.

He quickly opened the system shop and, sure enough, saw a treasure map gleaming with golden light in the most prominent position. The price listed next to it made him gasp.

One million soul coins! He currently only has a little over 300,000 soul coins, a full 700,000 short of his goal! This number is simply astronomical to him.

"System, can you help me choose a cheaper treasure map?"

Lu Yu asked, unwilling to give up.

"The Qilin Treasure Map is a unique item with no substitutes."

Shall we try to purchase it?

The system's voice remained cold and impersonal.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth and tried to click to buy. Sure enough, the system prompted that the balance was insufficient and the purchase failed.

He rubbed his temples helplessly and muttered, "Seven hundred thousand soul coins...where am I going to get so much money in such a short time?"

Just then, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he remembered a bottle of soul power potion in his storage soul tool.

This was a reward he received earlier from a system mission. It could quickly replenish soul power and had an excellent effect. The only drawback was that due to the limitations of the medicinal materials and the level of refining, there would be slight side effects after taking it, such as the soul power circulation being slightly sluggish.

But this potion is definitely a hot commodity on the market, and it might fetch a high price at an auction!
The more Lu Yu thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. He slapped his thigh, a glimmer of hope burning in his eyes: "Yes, an auction! As long as we can raise one million soul coins, we can buy the Qilin Treasure Map and find the Qilin Land!"

He looked down at the Qilin talisman in his arms, his fingers gently tracing its intricate patterns, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

The origin of this talisman is astonishing. It was formed after a Qilin was sealed, and it contains the soul of a divine beast. Anyone can obtain a martial soul out of thin air! Such a treasure is simply unheard of.

Lu Yu made up his mind that no matter what, he had to seize this opportunity.

Just as Lu Yu was deep in thought, a series of light footsteps approached from afar.

He looked up and saw Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in a black bodysuit, silently walk into the backyard.

The moonlight shone on her, outlining her slender figure, and a hint of concern flashed in her clear, cool eyes when she saw Lu Yu.

"Lu Yu, what's wrong? You don't look well."

Zhu Zhuqing stopped and frowned, asking, "Have you run into some trouble?"

Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart. Although Zhu Zhuqing was usually aloof, her concern for her friends was genuine.

He smiled and said half-jokingly, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about you, and it's making me a little restless."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him: "Stop talking nonsense! Seriously, is there anything I can help you with?"

Lu Yu waved his hand, his joking expression fading, and asked seriously, "Zhu Qing, do you know where there are any reliable auction houses in Soto City?"

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, thinking Lu Yu was short of money, and asked in a somewhat urgent tone, "You're short of Soul Coins? How many do you need? I can..." (End of Chapter)