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

Moreover, Shrek Academy also has Flander, Zhao Wuji, and others whose strength should not be underestimated.

If he were to take action against Lu Yu, it would certainly arouse unnecessary suspicion.

Sword Douluo looked down at the Qilin talisman in his hand again, thinking to himself, "Lu Yu is indeed clever."

It saved me and allowed me to obtain this treasure.

"Hmph, Xue Qinghe, just you wait and see."

Meanwhile, Lu Yu had already returned to his room.

He closed the door, sat down at the table, and stared intently at the oil lamp on the table.

The flickering lights illuminated his handsome face, outlining a deep and unfathomable smile.

Yesterday's events caused such a huge uproar that news of the emergence of the Qilin Talisman had already spread. It was entirely within his expectations that Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo would come to him immediately.

He handed the talisman to Sword Douluo, thus avoiding trouble and buying himself time.

Lu Yu closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into his mind, and summoned the remnant soul of the Qilin: "Senior, can the power within the talisman deceive Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo?"

A lazy voice echoed in his mind, tinged with a hint of mockery: "Kid, you underestimate me too much."

Contra? Hmph, just a mortal, how can he compare to a divine beast? The power I left in that talisman is enough to deceive the heavens and the sea.

Unless you're a god-level expert, no one can tell that it's just an empty shell.

In the eyes of the world, it is priceless.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's lips curled up slightly, and a great weight was lifted from his heart.

He opened the system interface again and asked in a low voice, "System, has the news that Sword Douluo obtained the Qilin Talisman spread?"

The system's cold voice immediately responded: "Message transmission confirmed."

Three Soul Masters are currently heading towards Shrek Academy and are expected to arrive tomorrow.

Lu Yu nodded, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Very good, I hope there won't be any mistakes."

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door. Lu Yu collected his thoughts, got up, and opened the door.

Wang Sheng stood outside the door, a hint of worry on his face. He asked in a low voice, "Lu Yu, what was that light yesterday? It disappeared after flying into the canyon. Do you know anything about it?"

Lu Yu shook his head, his tone calm: "I don't know either."

After the light appeared yesterday, I immediately fainted.

He paused, glancing out the window, sensing a vague sense of unease. "However, things don't seem peaceful over there in the canyon. We need to be careful."

Before he finished speaking, a strong surge of soul power suddenly came from the direction of the canyon. The walls of the room trembled slightly, and a chilling killing intent filled the air.

Ning Rongrong pushed open the door and entered, her face pale: "Lu Yu, what's going on? The aura outside is so strong!"

Lu Yu's gaze darkened, and he stood up without hesitation: "Let's go, leave the canyon!"

He knew that this aura was extraordinary, and that a Soul Douluo-level expert must have arrived.

Staying here will only lead to your own demise.

He led Ning Rongrong, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, and others to quickly run out of the canyon.

As night fell, the fluctuations of soul energy within the canyon grew increasingly intense, with faint sounds of clashing swords echoing through the air.

Lu Yu sneered inwardly; Sword Douluo was probably already facing trouble.

They hadn't run far when a powerful aura descended from the sky, blocking their path.

Lu Yu looked up and saw that the person who came was Zhao Wuji, the vice dean of Shrek Academy.

His expression was grave. He glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Why are you still here? The fluctuations in the canyon are strange. Come back to the academy with me!"

Huang Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Zhao, is someone in the canyon causing trouble for Sword Douluo and Snow Douluo?"

Zhao Wuji frowned, clearly not wanting to say more: "These matters are none of your concern."

Follow me closely, back to the academy!

Lu Yu lowered his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said nothing more.

He followed behind Zhao Wuji, but he was making plans in his mind.

Her plan had already taken effect. By handing the Qilin Seal to Sword Douluo, she had both protected herself and made Sword Douluo the target of everyone's hatred.

From now on, whatever happens in the canyon is none of his concern.

On his way back to Shrek Academy, Lu Yu vaguely heard a loud roar behind him.

Looking back, flames soared into the sky in the direction of the canyon, and the flames covered the entire forest like a net, engulfing the vegetation and creating a terrifying atmosphere.

He narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, "What a show."

Back at the academy, Lu Yu stood alone on the second-floor balcony, gazing at the distant firelight.

A night breeze blew by, bringing a touch of coolness. He murmured to himself, "What happens next has nothing to do with me."

In his mind, the voice of the remnant soul of the Qilin rang out again, with a hint of mockery: "Kid, that was a good move."

When facing an opponent you can't defeat, underhanded tactics and dirty tricks are the way to go.

That old Sword Douluo is treacherous and greedy; he'll have to pay the price for what he takes.

I wonder how I'd feel if I got an empty shell, haha!

As night deepened, the canyon in the backyard of Shrek Academy finally returned to silence after an earth-shattering battle.

The last rays of the setting sun had long been swallowed by darkness, and the clouds above the canyon seemed to have been torn apart by the fierce battle, revealing a few desolate starlight.

Lu Yu stood at the edge of the academy's backyard, his gaze fixed on the distant canyon that had been ravaged beyond recognition, a hint of worry showing between his brows.

His eyes were deep, as if trying to see through the night to the aftermath of the battle, but soon he composed himself and his eyes returned to their usual calm.

He sighed softly, turned and walked back to his room, his steps steady but carrying a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

Outside, the night breeze was cool, carrying the scents of earth and vegetation.

Wang Sheng stood not far away, arms crossed, his gaze also fixed on the direction of the canyon, his face full of regret.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "That was a soul bed that had accumulated extremely heavy soul power... What a wonderful cultivation place, and it's just been ruined like this."

His tone was tinged with resentment, his brows furrowed, as if he were still recalling the cultivation boost brought by the soul bed.

The Soul Bed is a unique sight in the backyard of Shrek Academy. It gathers special soul power fluctuations from the canyon, which can make the cultivation of soul masters twice as effective with half the effort. It is especially valuable for soul masters with lower soul power levels.

Hearing Wang Sheng's whisper, Lu Yu stopped, glanced at him, and smiled faintly.

"The soul bed is indeed useful for low-level soul masters, but for Soul Douluo, that little bit of soul power is dispensable."

His voice was calm yet carried a hint of worldly wisdom and composure: "At our level, cultivation and progress are inherently difficult. No matter how good the soul bed is, it's just a drop in the ocean."

The higher the level, the slower the cultivation; this is the natural order, and there's nothing to regret.

Wang Sheng paused for a moment, scratched his head, and felt that Lu Yu's words seemed to make some sense, but he was still a little reluctant.

He sighed and muttered, "That's true, but without the soul bed, where will we cultivate in the future?"

Lu Yu patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder and reassured him gently, "The academy will arrange new training locations, so you don't need to worry about it."

Teacher Zhao and his colleagues always have a way.

His voice carried a convincing calmness, as if everything was under his control.

Hearing this, Wang Sheng nodded, his frustration dissipating slightly, and grinned: "That's right, Teacher Zhao and the others will definitely have a solution."

"Alright, I won't worry about it anymore." Night had completely fallen, and the dormitory area of ​​Shrek Academy was so quiet that only the chirping of insects could be heard.

Lu Yu pushed open the door, and the dim yellow light in the room shone on the wooden table, casting a warm glow.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and others were sitting around the table, discussing the unusual activity in the backyard canyon during the day.

As soon as Lu Yu entered the door, Xiao Wu looked up and asked curiously, "Lu Yu, what exactly happened in the backyard? The commotion was huge!"

Ning Rongrong also put down her teacup, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and chimed in, "Yeah, I thought the sky had fallen!"

Before Lu Yu could answer, heavy footsteps came from the doorway.

Zhao Wuji pushed open the door and entered. His figure appeared exceptionally tall under the light, but his face carried a hint of solemnity.

Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, feigning curiosity, "Teacher Zhao, what exactly happened in the backyard? The commotion today was quite loud."

As he spoke, he subtly observed Zhao Wuji's expression.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and the others all turned their gazes to Zhao Wuji, awaiting his answer.

Zhao Wuji found a chair and sat down, speaking in a deep voice: "Last night, strange phenomena appeared in the sky, and some people suspected that a rare treasure had appeared in the canyon in the backyard, attracting many Soul Douluos to come and snatch it."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his tone low, "Sword Douluo was fortunate enough to obtain that treasure, but this brought him to his death. He was besieged by the other Soul Douluos and ultimately perished."

That extraordinary treasure is now nowhere to be found.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room froze instantly.

Lu Yu was shocked, but remained outwardly calm, only slightly frowning as if he was processing the news.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Sword Douluo?! He's a Soul Douluo, how could he...?"

Ning Rongrong also frowned, a complex look flashing in her eyes, clearly surprised by the news.

Lu Yu remained silent for a moment, but a deep, slightly mocking voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

That was the voice of the remnant soul of the Qilin, tinged with disdain: "Hmph, Sword Douluo lost his life for a fake supreme treasure. If word gets out, he'll be a laughingstock."

Lu Yu's heart stirred slightly, and he replied, "A fake treasure? But he is, after all, a Soul Douluo. With so many powerful figures joining forces, he would indeed find it difficult to resist."

He paused, then sighed, "Greed always comes at a price."

If I hadn't handed it over back then, Sword Douluo, Snow Douluo, and even Flander probably wouldn't have let me go.

This treasure is indeed a hot potato.

The remnant soul of the Qilin snorted coldly: "A hot potato? Hmph, you're quite clever, knowing how to get something for nothing."

"You really struck gold this time, getting that ten-thousand-year-old soul bone."

Lu Yu's lips curled up slightly, and he thought to himself, "Yes, things have finally come to an end."

Who gets the Qilin talisman is none of my business; I only care about getting my soul bone.

The voice of the remnant soul of the Qilin rang out again, with a hint of seriousness: "Let me see that ten-thousand-year-old soul bone later, and I'll help you find a way to absorb it into the Qilin Martial Soul."

But I remind you, you must never use the power of the Qilin Martial Soul unless absolutely necessary.

This thing is too conspicuous; if it's exposed, it will get you into big trouble.

Even Shrek Academy might not be able to protect you.

Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine and solemnly replied, "I understand. The Qilin Martial Soul is my trump card, and I will not use it lightly."

This incident won't subside anytime soon, and revealing the Qilin Martial Soul might backfire.

He paused, then added, "But with you here, I feel a little more at ease."

The remnant soul of the Qilin chuckled softly: "Don't worry, I will help you."

Lu Yu nodded slightly, feeling a sense of relief.

Inside the room, the discussion continued.

Huang Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Sword Douluo is a Soul Douluo! How could he be killed so easily?"

His voice was filled with disbelief, clearly incredulous at the fall of Sword Douluo.

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong gave a light snort, her tone carrying a hint of worldliness: "There's always someone stronger than you."

Huang Yuan, don't think that Contra is invincible.

I come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and I've seen quite a few Soul Douluos.

Although Sword Douluo is powerful, he is not the only Soul Douluo in the world.

Some things cannot be possessed by a single Contra player.

Her words carried a hint of arrogance, but also a touch of helplessness.

Zhao Wuji nodded in agreement, saying, "Rongrong is right."

There is always someone stronger than the strongest; there is no absolute champion in this world.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and asked in a deep voice, "Do any of you know the origin of that treasure?"

The group looked at each other, shook their heads, and indicated that they did not know.

Zhao Wuji's gaze finally settled on Lu Yu, with a hint of inquiry in it.

Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine, but remained calm and slowly said, "I did see some unusual activity in the backyard at the time."

That treasure emitted powerful soul energy fluctuations, attracting many powerful individuals to compete for it.

Seeing that something was wrong, I handed the item to Sword Douluo.

He paused, his tone tinged with relief, "Luckily I wasn't greedy, otherwise I probably would have gotten myself into trouble too."

Xiao Wu nodded in agreement, adding, "That's right. Lu Yu handed over the item decisively back then, otherwise we'd probably be being chased by those Soul Douluos right now."

Her tone carried a hint of lingering fear, but her eyes shone with trust in Lu Yu.

After listening, Zhao Wuji's gaze lingered on Lu Yu for a moment. Seeing that Lu Yu's expression remained unchanged, he nodded and said in a deep voice, "This kind of treasure is indeed a hot potato."

The fate of Sword Douluo serves as a cautionary tale.

He didn't continue the topic, but changed the subject, "The backyard canyon is temporarily unusable because of this incident."

I will take you to the new training ground and personally guide you.

Before that, I will take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for spirit rings.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and their faces showed excitement.

Xiao Wu clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Great! Let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest!"

Ning Rongrong smiled and nodded, her eyes full of anticipation.

Huang Yuan was even more eager to try.

After giving some instructions, Zhao Wuji got up and left.

Lu Yu watched his departing figure, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

This turmoil is far from over, and the ten-thousand-year-old soul bone in his possession may become an even greater variable in the future.

In the darkness of night, his figure appeared even more composed, as if he had long been accustomed to finding his own foothold amidst the storms.

Morning light streamed through the windows of Shrek Academy, illuminating the training grounds, and a hint of morning dampness filled the air. (End of Chapter)