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

Zhao Wuji nodded, a relieved smile on his face: "That's good."

You won first place in the Soul Arena this time, and the academy specially arranged for me and two Soul Douluos to guide you.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; you must seize it!

He paused, a mysterious smile playing on his lips, and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to your new place first."

The group followed Zhao Wuji through the tree-lined paths of Shrek Academy and gradually arrived at the depths of the back mountain.

A narrow canyon appeared before them, shrouded in mist and filled with dense soul energy fluctuations.

Lu Yu took a deep breath and felt his soul power tremble slightly within his body, as if it resonated with the surrounding environment.

The concentration of soul power here was even stronger than that in the holographic simulation space, which surprised him.

Deep in the canyon, a wide-open space comes into view, surrounded by green trees, with a babbling brook and air so fresh it seems to cleanse the soul.

Several exquisite wooden houses are scattered around the open space. Outside the houses is a small training ground with complex soul power arrays engraved on the ground, emitting a faint light.

Zhao Wuji stopped and pointed ahead, saying, "This is your new residence."

Next, you will receive guidance from Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo here.

As soon as he finished speaking, two figures slowly walked out from behind the wooden house.

A man dressed in a blue robe, holding an ancient longsword, with a sharp and fierce temperament and eyes as sharp as swords, was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

The other person was dressed in a snow-white robe, with a handsome face, a gentle smile, and an unfathomable light in his eyes; it was Xue Douluo.

Zhao Wuji quickly introduced, "These two are Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo. They will be in charge of guiding you from now on."

Lu Yu and the others quickly bowed and said in unison, "Greetings, seniors!"

Sword Douluo waved his hand, his voice clear yet authoritative: "No need for formalities."

I will do my best to guide you from now on. How much you learn depends on your talent and comprehension.

His gaze swept over the crowd with a scrutinizing quality, as if assessing each person's potential.

Snow Douluo looked at Lu Yu with a smile and said in a gentle tone, "Lu Yu, you're the little guy who turned the tide in the team competition, right? I heard you single-handedly reversed the situation, that's amazing."

Lu Yu quickly replied modestly, "Senior, you flatter me. I just gave it my all and got lucky."

Snow Douluo laughed heartily, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Humility is a good thing, but there's no need to be overly modest."

He turned to Sword Douluo and suggested, "Old Sword, let's take them to their lodgings and settle them in first, and then start instructing them on their cultivation later, how about that?"

Sword Douluo nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

Lu Yu and the others followed behind Sword Douluo.
Lu Yu and the others followed Sword Douluo Chen Xin deep into the mountains and forests. The air was filled with the moist scent of earth, mixed with the fragrance of pine needles.

They walked through the dense forest, their footsteps crunching softly on the fallen leaves. After several miles, the terrain gradually became steeper, and the distant cliffs appeared and disappeared in the thin mist.

Lu Yu looked up and saw the outline of a wooden house gradually becoming clear on the side of the cliff, as if it were cleverly embedded in the rock.

The wooden house has a rustic exterior, with several strings of dried herbs hanging under the eaves, swaying gently in the wind and emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the trees and falls on the wooden cabin, the wooden planks bearing the marks of time, mottled yet dignified.

Sword Douluo stopped and turned to look at the crowd. His gaze was as sharp as a blade, yet it carried a hint of gentleness.

He said in a deep voice, "For the rest of the time, you will be here receiving guidance from me and Snow Douluo."

This wooden hut will be your lodging. Although the environment is simple, it will be of great benefit to your cultivation.

He paused, his gaze lingering on Lu Yu and Wang Sheng for a moment, "Especially Lu Yu and Wang Sheng, you haven't acquired your spirit rings yet. I will personally take you to find suitable spirit beasts to improve your strength."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's heart stirred slightly.

He looked down at his palm. His soul power flowed slowly within his body, but it was constantly suppressed by an invisible force.

His current Soul Master level is level 39, Soul Venerable, and he only broke through to the next level three months ago.

Logically speaking, given his talent and hard work, his breakthrough speed shouldn't be so slow.

The voice of the artificial intelligence system involuntarily surfaced in his mind. Its cold and precise tone had told him that his path as a Soul Master was influenced by the system, and he was initially endowed with level 10 Soul Power.

This "gift"

While it seemed to give him a head start, it also acted like an invisible shackle, limiting his promotion speed.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, and refocused his gaze on the wooden house.

Pushing open the door of the wooden cabin, a refreshing breeze wafts out.

The interior of the log cabin is very simply decorated. The walls are made of spliced ​​logs, preserving the natural texture of the wood, and there is a faint smell of pine resin in the air.

The room was sparsely furnished, with a few wooden tables, a few chairs, and a simple stove in the corner, with chopped firewood piled up beside it.

Wang Sheng looked around curiously, then his gaze suddenly sharpened, and he pointed to the left corner: "Lu Yu, look at that bed over there, it seems a little different."

Following Wang Sheng's gaze, Lu Yu saw seven uniquely shaped beds in the corner. The beds were made of dark brown wood, with intricate patterns carved on them, and faintly exuded a strong soul power fluctuation.

The bedding on the bed was neat, but unlike ordinary bedding, it wasn't soft; instead, it had a tough, sturdy feel.

Sword Douluo stepped forward, stroking the edge of one of the beds, his tone tinged with pride: "This is a Soul Bed, crafted using a Soul Guidance Device combined with special materials."

If you cultivate up there, your soul power will circulate six times faster than usual.

These seven beds are for you, please make good use of them.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He approached a soul bed, reached out and touched it lightly. The bed surface was slightly cool, but his fingertips could feel a gentle soul power seeping into his body through his skin, as if it were softly calling his soul power to resonate with it.

Wang Sheng and the others were already excitedly discussing the soul bed, while Lu Yu stood still, his gaze deep, pondering something in his heart.

That evening, Xue Qinghe, the Snow Douluo, arrived at the wooden house. Everyone had already rested for a while and was full of energy.

Snow Douluo stood tall and straight, with a cool and aloof demeanor. His gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Lu Yu, where he frowned slightly.

Lu Yu remained calm throughout. Even when he heard the introduction of the Soul Bed, only a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes before he returned to normal.

Xue Douluo nodded inwardly. This young man was calm and composed, far superior to ordinary soul masters.

He coughed lightly and said, "Tonight, we will begin our first instruction."

Is everything ready?

As night falls, the forest outside the cabin is silent, save for the occasional chirping of insects and the sound of the wind.

Inside, the instruction from Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo officially began. The two Soul Douluos explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, covering everything from the circulation of soul power to the application of martial souls, and then to combat techniques. Every word they uttered benefited everyone greatly.

Lu Yu sat cross-legged on the soul bed, closed his eyes and listened attentively, his soul power slowly circulating within him as the two Soul Douluos explained.

He discovered that his Jeet Kune Do techniques could be perfectly integrated with his soul power. Each time he used them, it was as if he combined the power of his fist techniques with the flexibility of his soul power, unleashing a terrifying force.

Three months passed in a blink of an eye.

With the blessing of the Soul Bed and the guidance of the two Soul Douluos, everyone's strength improved by leaps and bounds.

Apart from Huang Yuan breaking through to level 44 Soul Master, everyone else reached the peak of level 39 Soul Venerable.

Lu Yu's progress was particularly noticeable. He integrated the essence of Jeet Kune Do into his soul power, and the power he unleashed with his fists and feet was so great that even a Soul Master like Huang Yuan could hardly withstand it.

During a sparring match, Lu Yu unleashed a punch, his soul power pouring out like a torrent, even producing a slight popping sound in the air. Huang Yuan took the blow head-on and was forced back several steps, his face filled with shock.

Three months later, Sword Douluo summoned everyone and announced the upcoming schedule: "Your current strength has reached a bottleneck, especially Lu Yu, Wang Sheng and others. The need for spirit rings for level 39 Soul Masters is imminent."

Tomorrow, I will take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt suitable soul beasts.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, their eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Only Lu Yu remained outwardly calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

Night fell again, and Lu Yu sat alone on the soul bed in his room. Moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a cold glow inside.

His expression was solemn, and his brows were furrowed.

Three months ago, he planned to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to find the legendary Qilin Martial Soul.

However, the close protection of Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo prevented him from finding an opportunity to leave on his own.

Now that the opportunity has finally arrived, he is caught in a dilemma.

The artificial intelligence system once told him that the place where the Qilin Martial Soul was inherited was hidden deep in the Star Dou Great Forest, and if he could obtain it, it would greatly enhance his strength.

However, he needs to act alone to access the system. If he asks Sword Douluo or Snow Douluo for help, he will not only owe them a favor, but he may also expose his secret.

Lu Yu knew that the more people who knew, the greater the danger.

He couldn't explain the system's existence to anyone, nor could he bear the risk of exposure.

After pacing around the room for a long time, Lu Yu finally made up his mind.

He asked the AI ​​in a low voice, "With my current Soul Coins, how much longer can I extend the time?"

The system's voice rang in his mind, cold and clear: "With the current Soul Coins, you can maintain this special state for six hours."

If you cannot return within six hours, your soul power will be exhausted, leaving you extremely weak and highly likely to be detected by soul beasts.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth. Six hours was a tight deadline, but this was his only chance.

As darkness fell, Lu Yu lay on the soul bed and took out the pills exchanged by the artificial intelligence from the system space.

The pill was crystal clear and emitted a faint silver light.

He took a deep breath and swallowed the pill. In an instant, a cool force slid into his body from his throat and quickly spread to his limbs and bones.

His body began to shimmer with silver light, and his soul power surged within him. The next moment, he slowly floated up, his body as light as a feather, as if he could ride the wind.

He pushed open the window, silently slipped out of the wooden house, and transformed into a streak of silver light, heading straight for the Starry Sky Forest.

In less than an hour, Lu Yu arrived at the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, which was 18,000 feet deep.

The trees here are towering, their branches and leaves blocking out the sun, and the air is filled with a rich spiritual energy that invigorates the mind.

However, Lu Yu felt a strange sense of crisis, as if an invisible eye was watching him from the shadows.

He gripped the Qilin jade talisman in his hand, took a deep breath, and, following the map provided by the system, leaped into a hidden ravine.

The rift valley was dimly lit and the air was damp and cold. As soon as Lu Yu entered, he felt a powerful suction pulling him deeper into the valley.

He steadied himself and landed. Before him appeared an eyeball the size of a person, crystal clear and emitting a faint glow.

Within the pupil of those eyes, the faint image of a Qilin appeared, exactly the same as the pattern on the Qilin jade talisman.

Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat, and before he could speak, a deafening voice boomed in his ears: "Human, why have you trespassed into this place?"

Lu Yu composed himself, took out the Qilin Jade Talisman, and said in a deep voice, "Senior, I came here because of this jade talisman."

Legend has it that one can obtain the Qilin Martial Soul here.

The phantom of the Qilin in the eye sneered, its voice filled with boundless majesty and mockery: "The Qilin clan is a divine race. How dare you lowly humans covet their martial spirit? What right do you have?"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and replied without backing down: "Rumors don't come from nowhere."

"Though you were once a Qilin, you are now likely just a remnant soul. Since I have come this far, I am qualified to give it a try!"

Upon hearing this, the phantom of the Qilin narrowed its pupils slightly, then let out a low laugh: "What courage! No wonder you are a human who was able to find this place."

It paused, then softened its tone, "I am indeed the soul of a Qilin, left in this world only to find a successor."

To obtain the Qilin Martial Soul, you must pass my test.

Do you dare to give it a try?

Lu Yu took a deep breath, his gaze resolute: "I'm willing to give it a try!"

Lu Yu stood deep within the dimly lit cave, surrounded by fluorescent stones embedded in the rock walls, which emitted a faint glow that reflected on his handsome face.

His eyes were deep and inquisitive, his gaze fixed on the illusory remnant soul of the Qilin in mid-air.

The remnant soul of the Qilin radiated a pale golden light. Although its massive body was a phantom, it still exuded an aura of majesty. Its scales shimmered, and with its dragon head and Qilin body, it possessed a magnificent presence.

Its eyes, like two golden lamps, stared at Lu Yu, as if scrutinizing him, or perhaps probing him.

"Senior, please tell me, how can I gain your approval?"

Lu Yu's voice was calm, with a hint of a smile, but his tone concealed a subtle cunning.

His right hand gently stroked a jade pendant at his waist. He remained outwardly calm, but in reality, he secretly activated the intelligent system within his body, ordering it to quickly analyze the truthfulness of the Qilin remnant soul's words.

This intelligent system was his greatest asset after he transmigrated to the Douluo Continent. It combined high technology with soul power and could accurately judge the state of soul beasts, soul masters, and even remnant souls.

The remnant soul of the Qilin raised its head slightly, its voice deep and majestic, as if it came from the ages: "Junior, if you want to gain my approval, you must show enough sincerity."

You must kneel down, perform three kowtows and nine prostrations, kneeling once with each step, until you come before me.

Only in this way can you inherit the most powerful martial soul in the world—the Qilin martial soul! Once this martial soul is unleashed, the heavens and earth tremble, and the soul master becomes invincible! (End of Chapter)