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

A lingering heat remained in the air, and the ground was covered with charred marks, as if it had been destroyed by some powerful force.

He frowned, sensing intense fluctuations of soul power emanating from ahead, as if two terrifying forces were fiercely clashing.

"This is……"

Ning Fengzhi quickened his pace and soon arrived at an area that had been completely destroyed.

The surrounding trees were uprooted, the ground was covered with huge cracks, and the air was filled with heat and the smell of scorched earth.

He squinted and saw a figure in the distance fighting a massive soul beast.

It was a gigantic black beast, its entire body covered in hard scales, its eyes bloodshot, and it exuded a terrifying aura.

Each of its attacks brought forth violent wind pressure, causing the ground to continuously collapse under its weight.

Its opponent was a lithe and agile female Soul Master.

She wore a long red dress, and her spirit rings shimmered around her, clearly indicating that she was a powerful Soul Douluo-level expert.

However, even she seemed somewhat powerless in the face of this giant beast.

"drink!"

With a delicate shout, the female Soul Douluo's eighth Soul Ring lit up, and a blazing flame shot into the sky, slamming fiercely towards the giant beast.

But the giant beast roared, and a ghostly light emanated from its scales, directly shattering the flames.

It raised its giant claw and slammed it down on the female Soul Douluo with a world-destroying force.

At this critical moment, a figure suddenly descended from the sky, moving so fast that it was almost invisible.

The figure wrapped one arm around the female Soul Douluo's waist, flipped in mid-air, and disappeared from the spot with her.

The behemoth's attack missed its target, slamming into the ground and creating a terrifying shockwave.

Ning Fengzhi's pupils contracted, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes: "This is... a spatial ability? Or some kind of teleportation soul skill?"

He carefully sensed it and found that the figure's soul power fluctuations were not particularly strong, around the Soul Master level, with a soul power intensity of about level 42.

But the fact that the person could move freely in a Contra-level battle and even disappear instantly with others was a fact that truly impressed him.

Is it Lu Yu?

Ning Fengzhi muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the direction where the figure had disappeared, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart, "To be able to do this with the strength of a Soul Sect, this kid is indeed not simple... Rongrong's judgment is not bad either."

With a flash, the light of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda swirled around him, and he moved like a streak of light, quickly chasing after the direction where the figure had disappeared.

He had already made up his mind that he would find out Lu Yu's true colors no matter what, and see if he was worthy of his precious daughter.

The aftershocks of the battle deep in the forest still echoed in the air as Ning Fengzhi's figure gradually disappeared into the dark shadows of the trees, leaving behind a moment of silence.

Inside the cave, dim light seeped in through the cracks in the rocks, illuminating the rough stone walls. The air was filled with the damp, earthy smell and a faint stench of blood.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth, sweat rolling down his forehead, his arms struggling to hold Liu Erlong, his body, exhausted from his soul power, was on the verge of collapse.

His wings trembled slightly behind him, the aura of soul power at the edges of his wings had dimmed, and each flap of his wings seemed to be draining his last bit of strength.

Finally, he found a hidden cave with thick, heavy rocks, as solid as a city wall, which was enough to protect him from external threats.

He stumbled to the ground, and as soon as his feet touched the ground, his body could no longer support him. His vision went black, and he collapsed heavily into Liu Erlong's arms, his consciousness fading into darkness.

Liu Erlong slowly woke up, his head throbbing with pain, and his body felt as if it had been crushed by a boulder.

She opened her eyes to a dark, rocky wall, and the only sound she could hear was the dripping of water from deep within the cave.

She frowned and looked down. Lu Yu was lying in her arms. The young man's delicate face was as pale as paper, his breath was weak, but his hands were unconsciously resting on her waist, gently stroking it.

Her heart skipped a beat, and anger flared up. She raised her hand to push him away, but stopped halfway through the movement.

"This kid...could it be that he saved me?"

Liu Erlong muttered to himself, his gaze falling on Lu Yu with a complicated expression.

She carefully examined his injuries and found that his body was covered with wounds of varying depths, his clothes were soaked in blood, and his soul power was almost exhausted. It was clear that he had exerted all his strength to bring her here.

A warmth filled her heart, her anger dissipated, and was replaced by a sense of gratitude and confusion.

"A Soul Master... can actually fly? And he even saved me, a Soul Douluo?"

She murmured softly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Liu Erlong carefully placed Lu Yu aside, sat down cross-legged, and closed her eyes to recall the events before she lost consciousness.

She remembered being chased by that giant beast, her soul power exhausted, and she nearly lost her life. It was Lu Yu who suddenly appeared and used a strange flying soul skill to take her away from danger.

She frowned in thought, a sentence Lu Yu had once said coming to mind: "A man like Yu Xiaogang is not good enough for you."

These words were like a thorn, piercing her heart and stirring up past memories.

She and Yu Xiaogang both came from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. They developed feelings for each other when they were young, and decades of companionship led her to pour all her heart and soul into him.

But as time went by, she gradually discovered that although Yu Xiaogang was exceptionally talented, he was stagnant, while she was going further and further down the path of becoming a Soul Master.

The gap between the two was as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm.

She gave up countless opportunities for him, and even suppressed her own talent, just so she could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

But now, she has reached the peak of Soul Douluo, only one step away from becoming a Title Douluo, while Yu Xiaogang... remains the theoretical master who has stopped progressing.

"Lu Yu is right..."

Liu Erlong murmured to himself, a hint of relief in his voice, "I've delayed too much for him."

If I had focused solely on cultivation, I might have already reached the divine realm.

She closed her eyes, and the past scenes flashed by like flowing water. Those memories, intertwined with sweetness and pain, gradually faded from her heart.

She took a deep breath, as if a huge burden had been lifted, and murmured, "Yu Xiaogang, from now on, I, Liu Erlong, will live only for myself."

At that very moment, Liu Erlong's aura suddenly surged, the air in the cave seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure emanated from her.

Her wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, her skin glowed with a radiant sheen, and her soul power surged like a mighty river, breaking through a bottleneck that had remained untouched for many years.

Level 95! She broke through! The limit of an ordinary Title Douluo! A terrifying aura swept around, and the soul beasts outside the cave sensed this power and all prostrated themselves on the ground, not daring to approach.

"Rumble--"

In the distance, the ground trembled violently, accompanied by the rustling sound of withering vegetation, and a violent aura was approaching the cave.

Liu Erlong suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning, and said in a deep voice, "This aura... it's that giant beast!"

She stood up, her fiery red hair moving without wind, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Outside the cave, Ning Fengzhi, who was secretly observing, frowned. He was hidden in the forest, using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's auxiliary soul skill to sense the changes in Liu Erlong's aura.

"A breakthrough to a Title Douluo... Liu Erlong actually advanced at this time?"

He muttered to himself, his tone filled with surprise and solemnity, "But that giant beast is no benevolent creature. She has just broken through and is already facing an enemy. I'm afraid she is in grave danger."

Lu Yu is still in the cave, if anything unexpected happens…

Ning Fengzhi gripped the scepter in his hand, hesitating whether to make a move.

At the same time, inside the cave, a soft light emanated from Liu Erlong and silently flowed into Lu Yu's body.

His injuries healed quickly, his pale complexion regained its rosy hue, and his breathing became much more stable.

A short while later, Lu Yu slowly woke up. The first thing he did upon opening his eyes was to look at Liu Erlong, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "Senior Liu, are you alright?"

Liu Erlong turned around and saw that Lu Yu had woken up, a smile flashing in her eyes.

She approached, squatted down, and said gently, "Thanks to you, not only am I alright, but I also turned misfortune into blessing and broke through to level ninety-five."

She paused, looked Lu Yu up and down, and laughed, "You little rascal, you dare to save an old woman like me at such a young age, you're really audacious."

"Tell me, how did you do that? That flying soul skill isn't something a Soul Master can possess."

Lu Yu scratched his head and gave a shy smile: "That's one of my special soul skills. As for how I got it... it's a bit complicated. I'll explain it to you in detail later."

He paused, then asked with concern, "Senior Liu, your injuries have just healed, has your soul power recovered? Are we safe now?"

Liu Erlong stood up and said with great pride, "Safe? Hmph, with me here, who would dare to cause trouble in this forest? As for you, you're not very old, but you're quite caring."

Her gaze softened, as if she had made a decision, and she said seriously, "Lu Yu, I'm not that much older than you. Don't call me senior anymore, just call me sister."

"You saved my life, you deserve to be called 'sister'."

Lu Yu was taken aback, then a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

She accepted Liu Erlong as her "older sister".

This not only strengthens relationships but also makes those who covet him hesitant to act rashly.

Besides, Liu Erlong was stunningly beautiful and had a fiery personality; what young man could resist such a woman? He quickly nodded, "Okay, Sister Liu!"

Liu Erlong nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Originally, I wanted to invite you to join Blue Tyrant Academy, but unfortunately... the situation has changed, and I'm afraid I can't make that decision anymore."

However, I've accepted you as my brother. From now on, with me around, anyone who dares to harm you will be the first to face my wrath!

Just as Lu Yu was about to respond, a deafening roar suddenly came from outside the cave, the ground trembled violently, and dust fell from the cave ceiling.

His expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Sister Liu, it's that giant beast! Your injuries have just healed, can you handle it? Should we retreat first?"

Liu Erlong sneered, his fighting spirit intensifying: "Retreat? What a joke! I'm at the limit of a Title Douluo now. If that beast dares to come, he'll just be delivering himself to our doorstep!"

She paused, a hint of mockery in her voice: "I originally intended to leave the soul bone of this giant beast to someone else, but now I've changed my mind."

"Lu Yu, you wait, I'll get you a soul bone!"

After saying that, Liu Erlong flashed and transformed into a streak of fiery red light, rushing out of the cave.

Lu Yu stood at the cave entrance, watching her departing figure, a sense of powerlessness welling up in his heart.

His strength was only at the Soul Master level, and he was of no help at all in the face of a 94,000-year-old soul beast. He could only watch helplessly as Liu Erlong faced the enemy.

Just then, a deep voice rang in his mind; it was the remnant soul of the Qilin residing within him: "Boy, stop wallowing in self-pity."

The woman was quite powerful; this giant beast was only 94,000 years old, so it wasn't a big threat to her.

If she could extract the soul bone of this soul beast, it would greatly benefit your future advancement. Unfortunately, you are too weak now and cannot absorb it in a short time.

Lu Yu clenched his fists, his gaze resolute: "One day, I will catch up with Sister Liu!"

He looked up at the outside of the cave, but Liu Erlong's figure had disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, leaving only distant rumbling sounds that shook the mountains and forests.

Lu Yu stood on the damp soil of the Star Dou Great Forest, the air filled with the fragrance of grass and trees and the faint smell of blood in the distance.

He frowned, his gaze sweeping over the towering ancient trees around him, and the low roars of beasts echoed in his ears from time to time.

He circulated his soul power within his body, sensing everything around him, yet a vague unease lingered in his heart.

"Teacher Liu, the aura of the soul beasts in this place is too strong. I feel something is wrong."

Lu Yu said in a low voice, his tone tinged with caution.

Liu Erlong, standing beside him, wore a fiery red robe and looked dashing. Upon hearing this, he gave a light snort, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Hmph, what are you afraid of? With me here, what kind of spirit beast can hurt you?"

Liu Erlong patted Lu Yu on the shoulder, exuding heroic spirit, "Although your current soul power level is not high, with my Fire Dragon Martial Soul protecting you, which soul beast would dare to act recklessly? However, you also need to be careful, absorbing soul rings is no small matter, especially high-age soul rings. If you are not careful, soul power overload can cause you to explode and die!"

Lu Yu smiled wryly and nodded, feeling somewhat helpless.

He was certainly aware of the dangers of absorbing a spirit ring.

The rules of Douluo Continent are strict. There are strict time limits for Soul Masters to absorb Soul Rings. For example, the first Soul Ring can only be absorbed at most once a thousand years, and the second Soul Ring can only be absorbed at ten thousand years, and so on.

If one forcibly absorbs a high-age soul ring, the soul power will go berserk, resulting in serious injury at best, and death by explosion at worst.

He is currently only at the Soul Master level. Even with the system's assistance, he still feels apprehensive when facing those Soul Beast Soul Rings that are tens of thousands of years old.

"Teacher Liu, I know."

The age limit for Soul Rings must be determined step by step; trying to do too much at once will only lead to failure.

But deep within this Star Dou Great Forest, the lifespan of soul beasts is at least tens of thousands of years. I always feel…

Before Lu Yu could finish speaking, a deafening roar suddenly came from afar, causing the ground to tremble slightly, birds to take flight in fright, and branches and leaves to rustle.

Liu Erlong's eyes sharpened, and he abruptly looked up in the direction from which the voice came: "Such a strong soul power fluctuation! Lu Yu, come with me to take a look!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure transformed into a fiery red afterimage and sped forward.

Lu Yu dared not be negligent, and with his soul power activated, he followed closely behind.

As they passed through the dense forest, the sight before him made Lu Yu gasp in shock.

The mountains and forests were in complete disarray, with towering ancient trees uprooted and the ground cracked into several bottomless ravines. The air was filled with the smell of burning.

Liu Erlong stood in the center of the battlefield, with a huge fire dragon phantom roaring behind him, its flames sweeping across and burning everything around him.

Her opponent was a ferocious behemoth, humanoid in form but with only a single, blood-red eye, and several tentacles sprouting from its head, whipping up gusts of foul wind with each swing. (End of Chapter)