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

Just as Lu Yu was preparing to unleash his soul skill to deal with the situation, a rapid whooshing sound came from above, and several figures fell like meteors, landing steadily in front of them.

The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a dark red robe, whose aura was as heavy as a mountain, clearly a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse.

His gaze was icy, fixed directly on Hu Liena, and a disdainful smile curled at the corner of his mouth: "The Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, indeed lives up to her reputation."

Unfortunately, you have to stay here today.

The five Soul Masters behind him, whose Soul Power fluctuated between Soul Saint and Soul Emperor, all had sinister eyes, clearly indicating that they had come with ill intentions.

Lu Yu's pupils contracted slightly as he stood in front of Hu Liena, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Gentlemen, let's talk this out."

"You're after her, you need to give me a reason, right?"

The middle-aged Contra sneered, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes: "Kid, mind your own business."

"Get out of my way, and I'll spare your life."

Seeing that Lu Yu remained unmoved, his eyes turned completely cold, and he waved his hand, saying, "Make your move and capture the Holy Maiden!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the five Soul Masters simultaneously released their Martial Souls. Their Soul Rings shone brightly, Soul Power surged in the air, and killing intent filled the air.

Lu Yu remained calm, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Since you're courting death, don't blame me."

He flipped his right palm, his soul power suddenly erupted, his first soul ring lit up, and he shouted: "Mechanical Servant!"

In an instant, the ground trembled slightly, and a metal giant several meters tall appeared out of thin air. Its entire body shimmered with a cold silver light, and its eyes glowed with a scarlet light, like a terrifying being descended from an unknown realm.

Upon seeing this, the soul masters' eyes flashed with astonishment and curiosity, clearly having never seen such a strange soul skill before.

The middle-aged Contra Douluo was also taken aback, but quickly recovered with a sneer: "A mere trick!"

He flashed, his soul power condensing into a dark red palm print, which rushed straight at Lu Yu.

Lu Yu, however, was prepared. His second spirit ring lit up, and he shouted, "Cataclysmic Magnetic Field!"

An invisible magnetic force surged out instantly. The middle-aged Soul Douluo felt his body freeze for a moment. Before his palm print could even touch Lu Yu, it was twisted by a strange force and exploded with a bang.

Taking advantage of the enemy's disarray, Lu Yu winked at Hu Liena: "Nana, make your move!"

Hu Liena understood immediately. With a delicate shout, she released her Martial Soul Fox Tail. Nine fiery red tails swayed behind her, and her soul power transformed into bewitching rays of light, instantly entangling the two Soul Saints and causing them to freeze in place.

Lu Yu moved like lightning, rushing towards another Soul Emperor, his right fist clenched, and he shouted: "Eight Extremes Collapse!"

The fist whistled through the air, unleashing a terrifying force sixty-four times greater than normal. The fist pierced directly through the Soul Emperor's abdomen, blood splattering everywhere. The opponent didn't even have time to scream before collapsing to the ground, dead.

The mechanical servant roared and swung its giant fist, each strike carrying a devastating force, severely injuring the two Soul Masters.

Hu Liena seized the opportunity to deliver the finishing blow, her short blade slicing through the throat of a Soul Master with pinpoint accuracy.

In just a few breaths, three of the five Soul Masters had fallen. The remaining two were terrified and turned to flee, but were caught up by the mechanical servant's iron fists and smashed into a pulp.

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged Contra Douluo's expression finally changed.

He roared, his seventh spirit ring lit up, and his martial spirit true form was released, transforming into a dark red giant eagle that flapped its wings and swooped down on Lu Yu.

Lu Yu neither dodged nor evaded, but clasped his hands together and shouted in a low voice: "Eight Extremes Collapse!"

A terrifying power coalesced in his palm, colliding with the giant eagle.

One palm strike, two palm strikes, three palm strikes... With each palm strike, the Soul Douluo's aura weakened. When the fourth palm strike landed, his right palm was directly broken, and the sound of bones shattering was extremely ear-piercing.

He staggered backward, his breath ragged, his eyes filled with horror: "You... what kind of monster are you?!"

Lu Yu sneered, his fifth spirit ring lit up, a cold light flashed, and the Soul Douluo's chest was pierced, blood gushing out.

Before he fell to the ground, he stared at Hu Liena with venomous hatred and hissed, "You can't escape... A Title Douluo... will come to take your life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his head lolled to the side, and he was completely lifeless.

The battle ended, and the forest returned to a deathly silence.

Lu Yu put away the mechanical servant, bent down to examine the Soul Douluo's corpse, and took out a storage soul tool from his pocket. After a brief examination, he frowned slightly.

He turned to look at Hu Liena and saw that she was pale and confused. He said softly, "Let's go and find a place to rest. This place is not safe."

The two quickly ventured deeper into the forest and found a secluded cave to take refuge.

The cave was dark. Hu Liena sat on a flat rock, hugging her knees, her voice low: "Lu Yu, why... I didn't provoke anyone, why do they insist on killing me?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes held both anger and confusion.

Lu Yu sat down cross-legged, his gaze deep, and slowly said, "Nana, you are the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, one of the pillars of the Spirit Empire today."

With the fall of the Star Luo Empire, many people have turned their hatred towards you and your brother.

They dare not touch Bibi Dong, so they'll target you instead.

He paused, then lowered his voice even further, "However, I will help you."

You shouldn't be bound by the shackles of the Spirit Empire for your entire life.

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena looked up abruptly, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes: "Lu Yu, what do you mean by that? You...you wouldn't lay a hand on the teacher, would you?"

She bit her lip, her tone tentative, "My teacher... although she's strict, she's very good to me."

Lu Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, changing the subject: "Is there any close male friend of Bibi Dong? Or rather... is there anyone she particularly cares about?"

Hu Liena was taken aback, then frowned and said, "Why are you asking this? The teacher... she cares most about her daughter."

Don't you know? Her daughter is extremely talented, even more so than my brother and me.

As she said this, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, seemingly a mixture of envy and disappointment.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's heart stirred, but he remained outwardly calm: "I see."

He lowered his head in thought, but the image of Bibi Dong appeared in his mind, and he vaguely felt that things might be different from what he had imagined.

He looked at Hu Liena and said softly, "Rest now, the road ahead is still long."

Titled Douluo... Ha, I'll see just how capable they are.

Lu Yu stood on a high platform at the edge of the Star Dou Forest. A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of distant forest plants and trees, mixed with a faint smell of blood.

His gaze was calm as he surveyed the lush forest below, the words of Hu Liena echoing in his ears, her tone tinged with stubbornness: "Lu Yu, I want to rely on myself. Don't follow me anymore."

Her figure had long since disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, leaving only a faint golden-red fluctuation of soul power, which was gradually swallowed up by the clamor of the forest.

He lowered his head and sighed softly.

Hu Liena's misunderstanding left him somewhat helpless. She thought he had other ideas about Qian Renxue, and even bluntly said that Qian Renxue was mysterious and unpredictable, and even she, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, rarely saw her.

Lu Yu shook his head, but the thrilling battle from two years ago involuntarily surfaced in his mind—the Spirit Empire's probing of the Heaven Dou Empire.

On the surface, that battle was a test by the Spirit Hall, but Lu Yu always felt that things were far more complicated than that.

He closed his eyes and recalled some rumors he had heard recently.

Some say that Qian Renxue is not stationed in the Spirit Empire, but in the Heaven Dou Empire, and may even be lurking in a key position.

This thought made Lu Yu's heart sink. He didn't entirely believe the rumors, but considering everything that had happened in the past, the Spirit Empire's actions seemed to be part of a much larger scheme. The battle two years ago was just the tip of the iceberg; the real plan was probably far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

He rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a thorn in his side.

If the Spirit Empire truly has such a far-reaching plan, the Heaven Dou Empire, and even the entire Douluo Continent, could be drawn into an even greater storm.

Hu Liena's words echoed in his ears again. When she mentioned Qian Renxue, her tone was complicated, showing both awe and a subtle sense of distance.

Lu Yu could understand that Qian Renxue, as the young master of the Spirit Hall, was exceptionally talented and had already reached the pinnacle of the continent at a young age; there were even rumors that she had touched upon the divine position.

Such an existence is destined to inspire awe and fear.

Hu Liena's misunderstanding was somewhat amusing, but it also made Lu Yu realize that Qian Renxue's existence was a key piece in the Martial Soul Empire's strategy.

He snapped out of his reverie and turned his gaze back to the Starry Forest.

Hu Liena insisted on training alone, and although Lu Yu was reluctant to let her go, he respected her choice.

He knew that the path of cultivation ultimately depended on oneself.

Before parting, he only gave one piece of advice: "Be careful. If there is any danger, I will be there immediately."

Hu Liena simply nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes, and then stepped into the depths of the forest without looking back.

Lu Yu did not leave immediately, but instead spread his wings and unleashed the "Soaring Through the Nine Heavens" technique.

The skill allowed it to slowly ascend into the sky.

Lucifer's martial spirit unfolded behind him, his jet-black wings gleaming coldly in the sunlight, carrying him lightly across the forest.

He didn't fly very high, but his eyes were always on the movements below.

The depths of the Star Dou Forest are fraught with danger; even a Soul Saint-level expert would struggle against a Soul Beast that is over 50,000 years old.

Although Hu Liena is exceptionally talented, she has not yet reached that level, so Lu Yu dared not be careless.

During the flight, he gradually noticed something unusual.

Below in the forest, there were traces of a battle scattered on the ground—broken tree trunks, craters blasted by soul power, and faint traces of blood.

Lu Yu frowned, lowered his altitude, and observed carefully.

There weren't many corpses scattered in the forest, but each one carried obvious remnants of soul power, clearly the work of a soul master.

He felt a chill run down his spine. Although the Star Dou Forest was the domain of soul beasts, battles between soul masters were not uncommon.

But these traces exuded an eerie aura, as if some greater conspiracy was brewing.

Instead of venturing deeper, he chose to land on a high platform near Hu Liena's training area.

The view from here is expansive, overlooking a vast forest below. If Hu Liena encounters danger, he can arrive at her immediately.

After standing still, he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, trying to calm the unease in his heart.

The anomalies in the Star Dou Forest gave him a vague feeling that there might be something even more dangerous than soul beasts lurking deep within this forest.

Taking advantage of the moment of tranquility, Lu Yu opened the system interface.

A phantom light screen unfolded before his eyes, clearly displaying his personal information: Name: Lu Yu, Class: Support-type Soul Master, Dual Martial Souls: Lucifer and Qilin, Skills: Fusion, Buff Control, etc., Lucky Points: 1400 million.

His gaze swept over the points section, and his brows furrowed slightly.

After replacing Milady, his points dropped significantly. His current 1400 million points seem like a lot, but they are insufficient when facing a powerhouse at the Limit Douluo level.

Especially Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, who broke through to level 98 Title Douluo at a young age, her talent was so terrifying that it made people despair.

Without the benefit of the trial card, Lu Yu knew he would have no chance of competing with him.

What troubled him even more was the difficulty in his cultivation.

After Contra, every breakthrough felt like ascending to heaven.

Soul power resources are scarce in the Douluo Continent. Even if you refine a potion, you can only temporarily improve your cultivation level, but it will leave hidden injuries and affect the efficiency of soul power absorption.

He tried to eliminate the side effects using buff control, but the problem of hidden damage still lingered, leaving him feeling helpless.

Just then, a deep voice echoed in his mind: "The path of cultivation lies in accumulation, not in a day's work."

Lu Yu was startled, opened his eyes, and found the phantom of the Qilin's remnant soul floating beside him.

It was a blurry light and shadow, with the outline of a Qilin vaguely visible, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.

The remnant soul of the Qilin continued, "Bibi Dong is exceptionally talented, reaching level 98 at a young age. There has never been such a person in the Douluo Continent for a thousand years."

But you're not bad either. Your Lucifer Martial Soul might have some special features, so you might be able to catch up.

The words of the remnant soul of the Qilin seemed to contain some profound meaning.

He couldn't help but ask, "What's so special about it? Could you please explain, senior?"

The remnant soul of the Qilin merely smiled, its voice carrying a hint of remoteness: "Some things, you must find the answers yourself."

Perhaps in the future, you will be able to travel to the realm of the gods and meet those who have become gods.

Lu Yu was taken aback. The God Realm? That was a realm he had never touched before.

The words of the remnant Qilin soul stirred something within him, but he did not press the matter further.

He knew that some answers couldn't be rushed.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Lu Yu cupped his hands in greeting, his tone conveying a sense of sincerity.

The remnant soul of the Qilin flicked its illusory tail and said calmly, "No need to thank me, cultivation depends on yourself."

I was merely offering some pointers.

After saying this, its figure gradually disappeared, leaving behind only a profound sentence: "You will understand in time."

Lu Yu remained silent for a moment, then turned his gaze back to the distant forest.

He was curious about what the remnant soul of the Qilin said, but he valued down-to-earth hard work even more.

Whether it's the conspiracy of the Spirit Empire or the anomalies in the Star Dou Forest, he needs to face them step by step.

He took a deep breath and began to cultivate on the platform, his soul power slowly circulating within his body, trying to find an opportunity for a breakthrough.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the Starry Sky Forest, a group of people were hurrying deeper into the forest.

Leading the group was an elderly man in yellow robes, exuding a calm and composed aura, his steps carrying an undeniable authority.

Among the group, one young man stood out; his eyes were bright and clear, with a hint of eagerness in them.

Upon reaching the entrance deep into the forest, one of the accompanying men suggested in a low voice, "Ancestor, why not arrange for a few people to secretly protect Tian'er, just in case?" (End of Chapter)