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

Huang Yuan stood to the side, silent and reserved, but a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

His soul power broke through to level 49 yesterday, making him the highest-level among the Seven Devils.

He whispered, "The results of this special training are truly amazing."

The college's resources... are considerable.

Lu Yu nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said in a deep voice, "The opponents in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament will not be easy. We need to hurry and strive to go one more step forward."

The two months of intensive training passed in the blink of an eye, and the Seven Devils' strength improved by leaps and bounds.

Lu Yu's soul power steadily reached level 46, and his mastery of soul skills became even more refined; Ning Rongrong's support ability improved significantly, and the amplification effect could even increase the attack power of teammates by 30%; Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and others also reached new heights in speed and explosiveness.

The entire team seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

On the day the special training ended, Zhao Wuji stood in the center of the training ground, looking at the seven monsters in front of him with satisfaction, and grinned, "Not bad, little monsters! All of you are above level 45, and Huang Yuan has even reached level 49! This result is enough to qualify you to show off at the Star Dou Royal Academy! I'll give you a day off tomorrow, relax and don't be so tense all the time!"

"Yay! I can finally catch my breath!"

Ma Hongjun excitedly pumped his fist, "I'm going to have a big meal!"

Oscar rolled his eyes: "Fatty, all you ever think about is food! I'm going to take a bath and have a nice, relaxing nap!"

Lu Yu looked at Ning Rongrong, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "Rongrong, shall we go to Soto City for a stroll tomorrow?"

Ning Rongrong blushed slightly and nodded: "Okay, I've wanted to go see it for a long time."

The next morning, the streets of Soto were bustling with people, the shouts of vendors mingling with the aroma of food, creating a lively atmosphere.

Lu Yu and Ning Rongrong walked side by side. She wore a light purple dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, attracting the attention of many passersby.

Lu Yu was dressed in a black outfit, with an exquisite short sword at his waist. He exuded a calm yet sharp aura.

"Lu Yu, do you think Soto City is more lively than before?"

Ning Rongrong took his arm and asked with a smile.

Lu Yu looked around and nodded: "Yes, the Advanced Soul Master Competition is approaching, and I guess a lot of soul masters from other places have come to the city."

"Come on, let's go sit down and rest at that teahouse up ahead."

The two entered a teahouse called "Qingfeng Teahouse".

I found a seat by the window in the teahouse.

The aroma of tea wafts through the air, and the street scene outside the window is clearly visible.

Ning Rongrong picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and frowned, saying, "Lu Yu, do you think we can really win the Advanced Soul Master Tournament this time? I heard that the Star Dou Royal Academy team is very strong, as are other academies..."

Lu Yu smiled, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "Rongrong, believe in ourselves."

With the Seven Devils' teamwork and their recent intensive training, the championship is definitely ours.

Ning Rongrong blinked and smiled, "Are you really that confident? But with you here, I do feel much more at ease."

Just then, the murmurs from the next table caught their attention.

A gruff voice whispered, "Have you heard? Shrek Academy is really lively this time! I heard that Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and that Yu Chen have all gone to Blue Tyrant Academy!"

Another voice exclaimed in surprise, "Really? All the monster students from Shrek Academy have left? Why?"

"What else could it be?"

The first voice lowered its tone, "Only one team can be sent to the Advanced Soul Master Tournament. Shrek Academy has strict rules, so those guys who want to participate will have to find another way."

Especially Yu Chen, he comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, isn't joining Blue Tyrant Academy a natural progression?

Lu Yu frowned slightly, and Ning Rongrong also put down her teacup, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

She whispered to Lu Yu, "Tang San and the others...are they really gone?"

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "The news may not be credible."

I'll ask the teacher when I get back.

However, Blue Tyrant Academy is indeed quite strong; we need to be careful in this competition.

The voices at the next table continued: "And also, I heard that Canghui Academy has already set off ahead of schedule. Their martial spirit seems to have a rare mental damage ability, which is particularly troublesome!"

Ning Rongrong bit her lip and whispered, "Mental damage... that's not easy to deal with."

"Lu Yu, shouldn't we adjust our tactics?"

Lu Yu took her hand, squeezed it gently, and said softly, "Don't worry, we'll discuss it with the master when we get back, there's always a way."

After finishing their tea, the two left the teahouse and continued strolling along the street.

As the sun set, its orange-red rays bathed the stone path. Ning Rongrong suddenly stopped, pointed to an inn not far away, and smiled, "Lu Yu, do you remember this place?"

Lu Yu followed her gaze, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

It was an unassuming inn with a sign that read "Rose Inn".

These four words were the place where they first arrived in Soto City and where they fell in love.

"of course I remember."

Lu Yu's voice was deep and gentle, "That day you secretly came and knocked on my door, making me think you were a thief."

Ning Rongrong blushed and scolded, "You still dare to talk! Who told you to always have such a long face back then? If I hadn't taken the initiative, you would have remained a block of wood forever."

Lu Yu laughed and took her hand as they walked into the inn: "Come on, let's go in and have a look around, reminisce a bit."

The innkeeper, a still-attractive middle-aged woman, greeted the two with a smile as they entered: "Oh, you two young lovers, here again? Same room as always?"

Ning Rongrong blushed even more, but Lu Yu nodded generously: "That room, thank you for your help."

The room is still the same as it was back then, with a wooden bed, simple tables and chairs, and the bustling night view of Soto City outside the window.

Ning Rongrong sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking the sheets, and whispered, "Lu Yu, back then I was so afraid you didn't like me..."

Lu Yu sat down beside her, took her hand, and said earnestly, "Silly girl, how could I not like you? From that day on, you have been the most important person in my heart."

Ning Rongrong's eyes were slightly red as she threw herself into his arms, her voice choked with sobs: "Lu Yu, I'm still a little scared about the competition... Can we stay together forever?"

Lu Yu gently stroked her long hair, his voice firm: "Of course."

No matter the outcome of the match, I will always be by your side.

As night deepened, the candlelight flickered in the room, and the two sat embracing, sharing their innermost thoughts.

The noise outside the window gradually faded away, leaving only their whispers echoing in the air.

They didn't get up until the morning light streamed into the room, and then reluctantly returned to the academy.

Back at Shrek Academy, Lu Yu immediately saw Wang Sheng, his face bruised and swollen, sitting dejectedly by the training field.

Lu Yu frowned and walked over, asking, "Wang Sheng, what happened to you? Who hit you?"

Wang Sheng scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "It's nothing, Brother Lu Yu, it's just... I accidentally got into a little trouble."

Oscar walked over from the side, chuckling, "Lu Yu, don't ask anymore. This guy's got a sharp tongue; he went and flirted with a pretty girl, and she beat him to a pulp!" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Sheng: "Really?"

Wang Sheng quickly waved his hand: "Don't listen to Oscar's nonsense! It's...it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled: "Wang Sheng, you'd better learn your lesson and stop thinking about flirting with other women."

Lu Yu patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, half-jokingly and half-seriously saying, "Alright, be careful next time, don't embarrass our team."

Wang Sheng nodded awkwardly, but secretly thought to himself: That girl... seems to be more than just a simple person.

Lu Yu looked up at the training ground in the distance, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

The Advanced Soul Master Tournament is drawing ever closer. The experiences of Blue Tyrant Academy, Azure Radiance Academy, and Wang Sheng... everything seems to foreshadow that the road ahead will not be peaceful.

The teahouse was bustling with noise, and the wooden tables were filled with teacups. The aroma of tea mingled with the clamor. Lu Yu sat upright by the window, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the bustling street outside.

He was surrounded by several people from Shrek Academy, but the atmosphere became somewhat strange due to a sudden piece of news.

"Wang Sheng? You're saying Wang Sheng harassed respectable women?"

Lu Yu put down his teacup, his eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He turned to look at Oscar, who was grinning mischievously, peeling a peanut and crunching it in his mouth.

"you do not say!"

Oscar leaned back in his chair, his tone slightly sarcastic, "Our honest Wang Sheng usually looks like a block of wood, but who would have thought he'd have this kind of guts? I heard yesterday at the escort agency in the south of the city, he was staring at a girl and managed to piss her off!"

"impossible?"

Xiao Wu frowned, tapping her fingers lightly on the table. "Wang Sheng, with his temperament, usually doesn't even dare to say a word more than necessary. To flirt with him? Has he eaten the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard?"

"Hey, you can't say that."

Ma Hongjun winked and interjected, taking a sip of his tea, "To be honest, there's nothing strange about this."

Men, what one doesn't have a little something going on? Like me, didn't I—"

"Shut up!"

Ning Rongrong glared at him, annoyed. "You call that flirting? That was blatant harassment! And you still have the nerve to mention it?"

Ma Hongjun was taken aback, touched his nose, and said with an embarrassed smile, "Sister Rongrong, let's not dig up old stories. I've just reformed."

"It would be a miracle if it were changed."

Zhu Zhuqing gave a cold snort and glanced at Dai Mubai beside her. "Some people, whether they change or not, it doesn't make any difference."

Dai Mubai was drinking tea with his head down when he heard this, and his hand trembled, almost spilling the tea.

Lu Yu coughed lightly to hide his laughter and changed the subject: "Um, what exactly happened with Wang Sheng? Should someone go and find out?"

"I'll go ask!"

Oscar chimed in, his tone tinged with schadenfreude, "Wang Sheng said it was a misunderstanding! He wasn't flirting at all. He just glanced at the girl a couple of times when he passed by the escort agency. The girl was so beautiful that he stared at her for a bit, and his face turned red. That's how people misunderstood him."

"I'm thinking about love!"

Oscar burst into laughter, slapping the table. "Wang Sheng, this guy, is usually so honest and unassuming. I never thought he'd be like this! He's as shy as a young girl, his face as red as a monkey's bottom!"

"If you keep talking nonsense, believe me, I'll shove your sausage-shaped martial spirit into your mouth!"

Wang Sheng appeared at the entrance of the teahouse at some unknown time, his face flushed red, glaring at Oscar with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance in his tone.

Oscar quickly raised his hands in surrender, laughing so hard his shoulders shook: "No, no, no, Brother Wang, I was wrong, okay? But this is really unexpected, I need to learn a lot from you!"

"What scriptures are you seeking!"

Wang Sheng walked over irritably, plopped down next to Lu Yu, picked up his teacup and took a big gulp, as if trying to use the tea to suppress his embarrassment. "I just... I just accidentally glanced at her a few times, who knew she would react so strongly! She even called me a lecher, I didn't mean that at all!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Wang Sheng, you have a good eye."

Tell me, what does that girl look like? Is she worth you being so distracted?

Wang Sheng was taken aback by the question, his face turned even redder, and he muttered under his breath, "He's... quite good-looking."

She looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, had a great figure, long legs, bright eyes, and a slightly...spicy vibe.

"Oh, spicy?"

Oscar's eyes lit up, and he squeezed next to Wang Sheng, his tone cheeky, "How spicy? Tell me in detail, and we brothers will give you some advice!"

"roll!"

Wang Sheng slapped Oscar on the back of the head, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Lu Yu waved his hand to stop the laughter and said seriously, "Wang Sheng, if you like her, go after her."

Men should be bolder.

If you're really interested, I'll help you find out more about that girl.

"Really?"

Wang Sheng's eyes lit up, and he looked at Lu Yu with excitement in his voice, "Brother Yu, you have to help me! You're the Casanova around here, and Xiao Wu, Rong Rong, and Zhu Qing are all so close to you. You can definitely handle this!"

The atmosphere at the table immediately froze upon hearing this.

Xiao Wu raised an eyebrow, Ning Rongrong snorted, and Zhu Zhuqing gave Lu Yu a cold glance.

Lu Yu coughed lightly and quickly changed the subject: "Don't talk nonsense! Um, Wang Sheng, take me to see that girl first. Whether it works out or not depends on what she looks like."

"Row!"

Wang Sheng slapped his thigh and stood up. "Come on, Brother Yu, I'll take you to the escort agency! That girl works there!"

The conversation in the teahouse quickly shifted to another matter.

The buzz in the streets and alleys had already spread; the Advanced Soul Master Tournament was just around the corner, and this year's participating teams were all formidable, with a plethora of powerful individuals.

Not long after Lu Yu and his group sat down, they heard a group of passersby at the next table talking amongst themselves.

"I heard that the Star Luo Empire Academy sent a formidable character this year, a descendant of the Ironclad Dragon Clan, whose martial soul is the True Black Demon Dragon! That's a top-tier martial soul, and I heard his talent is no less than that of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex!"

A man with a gruff voice held a teacup, his tone full of excitement.

"And Prince Devas of the Star Luo Empire!"

Another person chimed in, lowering their voice, "He's Dai Mubai's older brother! I heard his strength has increased dramatically recently, and rumors say he obtained some kind of divine martial soul inheritance, which is simply unfathomable!"

"Don't forget Yu Chen from Blue Tyrant Academy!"

An old man interjected, stroking his beard, "They are direct descendants of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, with pure martial spirits and an elite team whose coordination is flawless!"

"And He Zhiyun from Tiandou Academy!"

Another person added, "His royal lion martial spirit is also extraordinary. His entire team consists of clansmen, and they work together as if they were one person."

This competition is going to be incredibly fierce! (End of Chapter)