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

In the early morning at the Royal Academy, the morning light shines through the thin mist onto the cobblestone path, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers and the freshness of dew.

Lu Yu's residence was a simple yet elegant side room. The wooden window was half-open, and the morning breeze gently stirred the curtains, bringing a touch of coolness.

Inside the room, Zhu Zhuqing stood by the window, her long, black hair cascading over her shoulders, her deep blue eyes filled with complex emotions.

She wore a tight black outfit that accentuated her slender figure, with a thin rope tied around her waist, making her look both capable and graceful.

"Lu Yu, what are you dawdling for? Get out of here!"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was cold but tinged with urgency. She turned around, crossed her arms, and looked at Lu Yu, who was slowly tidying his clothes by the bedside. "If Rongrong and the others see you here, I won't be able to explain myself."

Lu Yu raised his head, a mocking smile playing on his lips, a sly glint in his eyes.

He wore a simple white long gown, the hem of which swayed slightly in the wind, exuding a carefree and unrestrained air.

"Zhuqing, why are you so nervous? We didn't do anything shameful last night, did we?"

He deliberately dragged out his words, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.

Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed slightly. She glared at him, but her tone softened unconsciously: "Stop talking nonsense! Last night... last night we just chatted, don't talk nonsense!"

She paused, her gaze darting away, but the scene from last night involuntarily surfaced in her mind—the two of them sat down for a long talk, from cultivation to the past. Under the flickering candlelight, their hearts seemed to draw closer, but in the end, they restrained their bottom line and did not cross the line.

Lu Yu chuckled, stood up, patted his clothes, and slowly walked to her side, saying in a low voice, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

I'm going out now, lest you little kitten get all pricked up.

He reached out and gently patted her shoulder; the touch was soft yet warm.

Zhu Zhuqing snorted, turned away from his hand, and urged, "Let's go, they're probably all waiting outside."

She pushed open the door and walked out first, her steps as light as a cat's, but her back view revealed a hint of unnatural stiffness.

Lu Yu smiled and shook his head, straightened his clothes, and followed them out.

In the courtyard, the morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, and sunlight cast dappled shadows on the grass.

In the center of the courtyard, Oscar was practicing Jeet Kune Do moves, sweating profusely.

His movements were swift, his punches and kicks creating gusts of wind, but they always seemed a bit flashy, his steps were slightly impetuous and lacked composure.

Lu Yu stopped, put his hands behind his back, and quietly watched Oscar's movements.

Zhu Zhuqing stood to the side, frowning, and said, "What is Oscar doing? His punches look fast, but I feel like something is missing."

Lu Yu smiled slightly, walked forward slowly, and said loudly, "Oscar, your Jeet Kune Do is too flashy. Although you have many moves, you lack the essence."

Speed ​​and strength aren't the problem, but you lack... explosiveness.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached Oscar's ears clearly.

Oscar stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat from his brow, turned to look at Lu Yu, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes, "Lu Yu, what do you mean by that? I've put in a lot of hard work on this Jeet Kune Do! I practice for at least three hours every day, and I've mastered the moves long ago!"

Lu Yu shook his head, his gaze calm yet sharp: "We are familiar, but you're only scratching the surface."

The essence of Jeet Kune Do lies in its simplicity and directness, simplifying complexity and unleashing maximum power with minimal movements.

Look at Huang Yuan. Although he started Jeet Kune Do late, he has already grasped some of the essentials because he has understood the essence of 'energy'.

Oscar frowned, a hint of resentment in his voice: "Huang Yuan? He's only been training for a short time, how much better could he be than me?"

Lu Yu did not answer directly, but instead strode to the center of the courtyard and stood on an open space.

He took a deep breath, his gaze calm as still water, his body slightly lowered, and his right fist slowly clenched.

Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar were both drawn to him, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

"Watch closely, this is the 'inch punch' of Jeet Kune Do."

Lu Yu's voice was deep and powerful. Before he finished speaking, his right fist suddenly swung out, the movement so fast that its trajectory was almost invisible.

The fist stopped in mid-air, no more than a foot away from the person, but did not touch anything.

"boom!"

A muffled explosion suddenly rang out, and a low wall sixty meters away at the end of the courtyard suddenly shattered, with bricks and stones flying everywhere and dust filling the air.

Oscar's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, his face filled with shock.

Zhu Zhuqing was also slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"This...how is this possible!"

Oscar stammered, his voice filled with disbelief, "You didn't hit the wall, so how... how did it break?"

Lu Yu withdrew his fist and said calmly, "This is the inch force."

Power lies not in the distance a fist travels, but in the instantaneous burst of energy.

Your moves focus too much on outward splendor and neglect the internal cohesion of power.

Although Huang Yuan hasn't reached that level yet, his boxing style has already begun to emphasize the application of power, so his progress is faster than yours.

Oscar swallowed hard, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and whispered, "Lu Yu, you're exaggerating too much... I've been practicing for so long and haven't even gotten close."

He paused, scratched his head, and said with a wry smile, "Looks like I have to start practicing again. Could you give me a few pointers?"

Lu Yu smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Take it slow. Jeet Kune Do is all about comprehension; it's not something you can master overnight."

First, master the basic control of your strength, then I'll teach you a few more moves later.

Just then, a deep male voice came from the entrance of the courtyard: "Lu Yu, Oscar, Zhu Qing, what are you doing here? It's almost time, you should go to the venue."

Everyone turned to look and saw a tall man walk in.

He was in his early thirties, with a resolute face, wearing the royal academy's teacher's uniform, exuding a calm and composed demeanor, and his eyes revealed an imposing and dignified presence.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who are you?"

The man smiled slightly, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "I am Qin Ming, a teacher at the Royal Academy and an early student of Shrek Academy. I am your senior brother."

"I've been asked by Master Zao Wou-Ki to take you to the exchange meeting venue."

His voice was loud and clear, with a touch of warmth, but his tone exuded an undeniable confidence.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, and she said in a low voice, "Qin Ming... I've heard of him. He used to be the leader of the Royal Academy team, a level 62 Soul Emperor, and he's very strong."

Huang Yuan, who was standing nearby, came over and added, "Yes, Teacher Qin was a top genius at the Royal Academy back then, but unfortunately, due to age restrictions, he could no longer participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Competition, so he became a teacher."

The team he led had won many honors. Qin Ming waved his hand and laughed, "Huang Yuan, don't flatter me."

Let bygones be bygones; today is your time to shine.

"Let's go, the teachers are already waiting in the venue."

Lu Yu nodded, turned around and called out towards the residence, "Rongrong, Xiaowu, are you ready? It's time to go!"

Not far away, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu came out of the room.

Ning Rongrong wore a light purple dress, exuding elegance with a touch of playfulness, and held a folding fan in her hand, gently waving it.

Xiao Wu, dressed in a red outfit and with her hair tied in a high ponytail, looked incredibly energetic.

She skipped over and laughed, "Lu Yu, why are you shouting so loudly? We were ready all along!"

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled, glancing at Zhu Zhuqing, and teased, "Zhuqing, why did you and Lu Yu leave together this morning? Is there some secret between you?"

Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed red, and she snorted coldly: "Rongrong, if you keep talking nonsense, believe me, I'll tear your mouth apart?"

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue, hid behind Xiao Wu, and said with a grin, "Just kidding, don't take it seriously! Let's go, let's go to the venue and see how powerful those guys from the Royal Academy are!"

Qin Ming led the way, with the Shrek Seven Devils following closely behind. The group walked through the tree-lined paths of the Royal Academy and arrived at a spacious venue.

In the center of the venue was a huge circular arena, surrounded by spectator stands, decorated in a magnificent yet solemn manner.

At this moment, a team of seven people stood beside the arena. They were dressed in uniform dark blue battle robes, exuding a sharp aura and with a scrutinizing look in their eyes.

The leader was a man around thirty years old, with a burly build, a calm demeanor, and soul power fluctuations that faintly reached the level of a forty-ninth-level Soul Master.

The other six are all around twenty-five years old, with the lowest soul power being forty-one, and one of them is a support-type soul master, making their overall strength quite impressive.

Qin Ming stopped and said in a deep voice, "This is the Royal Academy's team. The team leader is Huo Yun, a level 49 Assault Soul Master."

Their extensive combat experience and excellent teamwork make them among the academy's top combat forces.

Huo Yun's gaze swept over the Shrek Seven Devils, his brows furrowing slightly. He said in a deep voice, "Teacher Qin, is this the Shrek Academy's team for the competition? They seem... far too young, don't they?"

One of the Royal Academy team members couldn't help but speak up, his tone tinged with disdain: "They're all under twenty years old on average, yet their soul power has reached the Soul Master level? That's outrageous! They're practically a monster team!"

Huo Yun waved his hand, his gaze fixed on Lu Yu, and said in a deep voice, "Young as he may be, he must be quite strong to represent Shrek Academy."

However, our Royal Academy team is battle-hardened, with seamless teamwork, and their combat experience is unmatched by yours.

"I hope you can demonstrate your true abilities in today's exchange and not let us down."

Lu Yu smiled slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, and calmly said, "Captain Huo is right, practical experience is indeed important."

However, being young has its advantages, such as... we have unlimited potential.

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable confidence.

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled, then added, "Captain Huo, don't underestimate us, or you might say we bullied you if we lose!"

Huo Yun snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "Anyone can talk a good game, let's see who's the real deal in the ring! I hope you little monsters won't disappoint us too much."

Xiao Wu pursed her lips and whispered to Lu Yu, "This guy's got quite the nerve. Lu Yu, you'd better teach them a lesson later!"

Lu Yu smiled and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, in the arena, strength will speak for itself."

His gaze swept over the Royal Academy team, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Sunlight streamed onto the spacious training ground of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. A gentle breeze stirred, lifting a few fallen leaves. The ancient trees along the edge of the field swayed, casting dappled shadows.

The Shrek Academy students had just arrived after a long journey. Their slightly dusty clothes looked rather plain in the sunlight, but they couldn't hide the sharpness gleaming in their eyes.

Lu Yu walked at the front of the team with steady steps. His gaze swept over the Royal Academy team that was already waiting on the other side, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, carrying a hint of confidence that was hard to detect.

"Welcome, everyone, to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Flander stood in the center of the training ground, with the Dean of the Royal Academy, Lonely Fu, beside him. Behind them, the members of the Royal Team stood in neat rows, exuding an imposing aura.

Flander smiled at Lu Yu and the others, his tone somewhat polite, "This competition is for the two academies to exchange ideas and learn from each other. Please stop when you've reached a point and don't let it damage the harmony."

After all, the Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament is just around the corner, and we all need to think about the bigger picture.

Lonely Fu nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the Shrek students, a scrutinizing glint in his eyes. "Dean Flander is right. Let's stop here and keep our friendship first."

You are all young, yet your skills must be remarkable. I am very much looking forward to this competition.

Qin Ming quickly stepped forward, bowed to Gu Du Fu, and said in a respectful but enthusiastic tone, "Teacher, these are the elites of Shrek Academy: Lu Yu, Dai Mubai, Yu Chen, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong. Each of them is at the Soul Master level and has unlimited potential."

"Soul Sect?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Du Fu's eyes, then he clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, indeed heroes emerge from among the young! The Heavenly Dou Empire has such a young junior, truly a force to be reckoned with."

Upon hearing this, Yun Feiliang, who was standing at the front of the Royal Team, took a step forward and looked directly at Lu Yu.

He was tall and slender, his brocade robe embroidered with golden cloud patterns, exuding an extraordinary air. A meaningful smile played on his lips. "Brother Lu Yu, I have long admired your name."

It is truly admirable that Shrek Academy can cultivate such a young Soul Master.

but……"

He paused, then changed his tone, adding a hint of provocation, "The Royal Academy is the top team in the Heavenly Dou Empire. If they want to defeat us, they'll have to use their full strength."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled slightly, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Captain Yun, you flatter me."

Shrek never wins with words, and as for his opponents…

His gaze swept over the Royal Team members, his voice calm yet exuding undeniable confidence, "They can only become our defeated opponents."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense after these words were spoken.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Yun Feiliang's eyes, and he snorted, "Such arrogance! Then let me see what Shrek Academy's confidence is all about!"

Before he finished speaking, his soul power surged, and four soul rings rose one after another, yellow, yellow, purple, and purple, their dazzling light illuminating the martial arts arena.

The other members of the Royal Team also released their martial spirits, their spirit rings shining brightly, creating an overwhelming aura.

Lu Yu's gaze sharpened, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Brothers, let's fight!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Shrek Academy members stepped forward, but instead of releasing their spirit rings, they faced the enemy with pure physical techniques.

Lu Yu's figure flashed, and he charged towards Yun Feiliang like a cheetah. His fists whistled, and the fierce aura of Jeet Kune Do instantly swept across the entire arena. (End of Chapter)