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

After saying that, he waved his hand, turned around, and disappeared into the mountains and forests.

Lu Yu stared at Han Ke's departing figure, his gaze deep, and remained silent for a long time.

Hu Liena stood beside him, head down, her face looking somewhat dejected.

Her fingers twisted the hem of her clothes slightly, as if she was upset about what Han Ke had just said.

Lu Yu noticed her emotions, turned around to look at her, raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair, the movement was gentle and warm.

His voice was deep yet full of affection: "Don't overthink it, some things have nothing to do with you."

I've always believed you wouldn't get involved in those dark things; in my heart, you are unique.

What we are endowed with natural talent is what we deserve; strength enhanced by external forces always carries hidden dangers. It is best to acquire power through our own efforts.

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena looked up at Lu Yu, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on her lips as she whispered, "Lu Yu, thank you."

She paused, as if trying to change the subject, and looked up into the distance, her tone tinged with worry: "Do you think those people from the myriad races can come out alive? Although the elders say that ordinary soul masters have a hard time surviving, the myriad races are the pride of the nation, and they also have two titled Douluo guarding them, so leaving shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Lu Yu followed her gaze and saw that the depths of the mountain forest were shrouded in mist, faintly exuding a mysterious aura.

He was about to answer when he suddenly felt a powerful aura coming from afar. Immediately afterwards, several figures emerged from the forest and blocked their path.

The leader was none other than the Wan Clan. His gaze was fixed on Lu Yu like a knife, his killing intent undisguised: "Lu Yu! You managed to escape inside, but outside, you will all die today!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a light smile: "Myriad races, you are very confident."

His tone was calm, with a hint of mockery, showing no regard for the other party's threats.

The myriad races frowned and said coldly, "Lu Yu, I don't know how you got out, but I have two Title Douluos by my side. Killing you is as easy as turning my hand, and you have no power to resist."

This was true; the pressure from the two titled Douluo was as heavy as a mountain, and an invisible sense of oppression permeated the air.

Lu Yu knew clearly that with his current strength, there was still a considerable gap between him and a Title Douluo.

If it were a direct confrontation, he might be able to barely protect himself, but getting Hu Liena out of there safely would be extremely difficult.

However, at that moment, he suddenly sensed a familiar presence, and the smile on his lips deepened. He said calmly, "I'm afraid not."

The myriad races waved their hands impatiently, their eyes filled with even more killing intent: "Enough nonsense, kill him!"

He knew Lu Yu's potential well, and if he didn't take this opportunity to eliminate him, he would surely become a major threat in the future.

Of the two titled Douluo, Yang Shan made the first move. His figure swept towards Lu Yu like a ghost, and his soul power condensed in his palm, turning into a sharp gust of wind that went straight for Lu Yu's vitals.

His expression was cold, and his voice was deep: "Boy, you will die by my hand today. What genius or prodigy? Without absolute strength, you are just an ordinary soul master."

Just as the attack was about to touch Lu Yu, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from his body, like the sun breaking through the clouds, illuminating the surroundings.

Yang Shan's palm strike came down hard, but it was as if he hit thin air, having no effect whatsoever.

Amidst the flowing golden light, Lu Yu remained perfectly still, even sporting a faint smile on his face.

Yang Shan was shocked, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

As a titled Douluo, his attack was enough to kill a Soul Douluo, yet it had no effect on Lu Yu.

Unwilling to give up, he attacked again, pushing his soul power to its limit. His palm strike was like a blade, accompanied by a whistling sound that tore through the air.

However, Lu Yu remained standing in place. Amidst the flowing golden light, Yang Shan's attack was once again neutralized, as if swallowed by an invisible force.

Yang Shan's expression changed, and he felt a vague sense of unease.

At the same time, another Title Douluo turned to Hu Liena, his soul power transforming into a giant palm, which slammed down hard.

Hu Liena's pupils contracted slightly, and she was about to make a move to defend herself when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

The man was dressed in a magnificent robe, exuding elegance. He gently twirled a strange chrysanthemum in his hand, emitting a faint fragrance.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo!"

Hu Liena gasped softly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

The newcomer was none other than Yue Guan, a titled Douluo from the Spirit Empire. His appearance caused the atmosphere on the field to change abruptly.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the myriad races and others. His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "Myriad races, I'm taking them away. You can't stop me."

Moreover, that corpse must have caused you considerable injury.

Although I alone cannot keep you here, you cannot stop me from taking them away.

Upon hearing this, all the races turned ashen-faced, their teeth clenched, and a hint of resentment flashed in their eyes.

He looked at Lu Yu, then at Chrysanthemum Douluo, his mind racing with calculations.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's strength is beyond doubt, and coupled with the strange abilities Lu Yu just displayed, it will be even more difficult to capture them today.

He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, you can take Hu Liena away today, but this person must stay!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena frowned and was about to retort when she saw Chrysanthemum Douluo gently raise his hand, indicating that she did not need to say anything more.

His gaze was calm as still water, with a hint of mockery: "Myriad races, do you think you have the right to negotiate with me?"

His voice was gentle, yet it carried an invisible pressure that made all races tense.

Lu Yu stood aside, watching all of this calmly.

His golden light gradually faded, but a faint smile remained on his face, as if he had everything under control.

As Hu Liena watched his retreating figure, a strange sense of peace welled up in her heart.

She knew that no matter what crisis they faced, Lu Yu would always have a way to deal with it.

The arrival of Chrysanthemum Douluo further boosted their confidence.

In the mountains and forests, the wind begins to blow, and the leaves rustle.

Sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows that fell upon Lu Yu and Hu Liena.

Wanzu's expression grew increasingly grim; his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned slightly white.

Finally, he took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a low voice, "Fine, I'll let you off the hook today."

But Lu Yu, remember this: I'll settle this score with you sooner or later!

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu simply smiled faintly and calmly looked at all the races: "I'm ready to accompany you anytime."

His voice was understated, yet it exuded an invisible confidence.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan smiled gently, turned to look at Lu Yu and Hu Liena, and said in a gentle tone, "Let's go, it's not safe to stay here any longer."

Lu Yu nodded, took Hu Liena's hand, and turned to leave with Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Hu Liena looked down at their clasped hands, her cheeks flushed slightly, but a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

The wind still rustled through the mountains and forests, and the sunlight shone on them, casting long shadows.

In the distance, the figures of the myriad races gradually blurred, yet the flames of resentment still burned in his eyes. At this moment, Lu Yu's heart grew increasingly calm.

Lu Yu stood at the edge of the Star Dou Forest. The air was filled with the damp scent of earth and a faint smell of blood. The surrounding trees cast long shadows in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if whispering about the conflict that had just ended.

Hu Liena, standing beside him, was slightly out of breath, beads of sweat glistening on her forehead, but a relieved smile graced her face.

The battle in the Star Dou Forest had just subsided, and under the sudden pressure of Chrysanthemum Douluo, the Soul Masters of all races dared not make any further moves.

Before leaving, the leader of all races glared fiercely at Lu Yu and gritted his teeth, saying, "I will never let you off next time!"

He then led his men in a hasty retreat, their footsteps fading into the distance through the woods.

Hu Liena's gaze swept around, her brows furrowing slightly.

She sensed faint fluctuations of soul power coming from the distant woods, indicating that more soul masters were approaching, including some soul douluos and even titled douluos.

She turned to look at Chrysanthemum Douluo beside her. This titled Douluo, dressed in a golden robe, had a calm expression, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, scanning the surrounding movements.

Hu Liena asked softly, "Elder Ju, why did you suddenly appear here?"

Her voice carried a hint of probing, after all, Chrysanthemum Douluo's arrival was too coincidental.

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled slightly, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery: "It's all because of your good brother, Xie Yue. That kid hasn't seen you for days and is as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, so he insisted that I come and find you."

"Look, I just arrived and there you are, confronting the people of all races."

He paused, his gaze lingering on Lu Yu for a moment, with a hint of scrutiny, "Luckily you're alright, otherwise I wouldn't know how to explain it to Xie Yue."

Lu Yu stood to the side, silent.

His long hair was gently blown by the wind, obscuring half of his face and concealing the complex emotions in his eyes.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's arrival undoubtedly saved them from their predicament, but he felt a vague unease in his heart.

The unusual events in Star Dou Forest are not yet fully clear, and the hostility of all races is only a superficial conflict; the real crisis may be yet to come.

Hu Liena seemed to realize this as well, and she whispered to Lu Yu, "It's not safe here, we need to leave as soon as possible."

Lu Yu nodded, and the two of them, escorted by Chrysanthemum Douluo, quietly left the Star Dou Forest, avoiding the approaching aura of Soul Masters in the distance.

The moment Lu Yu stepped out of the forest, he felt a cold gaze pierce him.

He looked up and saw Xie Yue standing not far away, followed by a group of Soul Masters, each with an extraordinary aura.

Xie Yue's eyes were as cold as winter frost, fixed on Lu Yu, his lips slightly upturned, carrying a hint of mockery and hostility.

"Lu Yu!"

He practically spat out the name through gritted teeth, his voice filled with undisguised hostility.

Hu Liena reacted quickly, immediately stepping in front of Lu Yu, her brows furrowed, her tone firm: "Xie Yue, what are you doing?"

Her voice carried a hint of anger, and her gaze met Xie Yue's without flinching.

Xie Yue snorted coldly, shifting his gaze from Hu Liena to Lu Yu, his tone growing even colder: "This guy is an enemy of the Spirit Empire, yet you're getting so close to him, Nana, do you even know what you're doing?"

Hu Liena was equally defiant, her tone tinged with anger: "Lu Yu saved my life this time! If it weren't for him, I might already be dead in the Star Dou Forest! I will absolutely not allow you to lay a hand on him!"

Her words resonated deeply, drawing complex glances from the surrounding Soul Masters—some surprised, some puzzled, and others with a hint of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue's expression changed slightly, and a hint of hurt flashed in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth, his voice low and menacing: "Nana, how could you talk to me like this because of him?"

He paused, then glanced at Lu Yu again, his gaze carrying a hint of warning, "Lu Yu, you'd better understand your place."

The Spirit Empire will not let any enemy escape!

Standing behind Hu Liena, Lu Yu experienced for the first time the feeling of being so firmly protected by a woman.

A strange warmth welled up in his heart, but he felt mostly helpless and worried.

He knew that Xie Yue's hostility was not unfounded. As a core figure in the Martial Soul Empire, Xie Yue's wariness of him was almost instinctive.

What made Lu Yu even more uneasy was Bibi Dong—had that unfathomable Pope already returned to the capital? If she was nearby, would he be able to leave safely? Hu Liena was obviously aware of the tense atmosphere as well. She took a deep breath, turned to look at Lu Yu, and whispered, "Ignore him, let's go first."

She then looked at Xie Yue, her tone slightly softer but still firm: "Brother, I will handle this matter myself."

If you truly care about me, then stop causing trouble here.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue's expression grew even more unpleasant, but the gazes of the surrounding Soul Masters forced him to suppress his anger for the time being.

He glared coldly at Lu Yu and said in a deep voice, "Let's go back to the mansion first and then talk about it."

After saying that, he turned and walked forward, his steps somewhat stiff.

Lu Yu followed Hu Liena in silence the whole way.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting long shadows of the three of them.

Hu Liena would glance back at him every now and then, her eyes filled with worry, as if trying to make sure he was alright.

Lu Yu lowered his eyes, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

He knew that Xie Yue's hostility was just the beginning, and that the conflict would likely escalate further within the mansion.

By the time they arrived at Xieyue's residence, it was already completely dark.

The mansion was brightly lit, and servants were bustling about, but the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

Xie Yue led Hu Liena and Lu Yu to the hall. After they sat down, he said to Hu Liena directly, "Nana, the matter of Star Dou Forest is of great importance. You must report to your teacher immediately."

His tone left no room for argument, but his gaze swept towards Lu Yu intentionally or unintentionally, with a hint of provocation.

Hu Liena frowned and hesitated for a moment.

She was clearly worried about leaving Lu Yu alone, fearing that Xie Yue might take advantage of her absence to harm him.

She looked at Xie Yue and said solemnly, "Brother, I can go see the teacher, but you must promise that you will never lay a hand on Lu Yu."

If you dare touch him, I will never forgive you!

Her voice was firm and uncompromising, and her gaze was sharp as a knife.

Xie Yue was stunned for a moment, then gave a wry smile: "Nana, when did you become so distrustful of me? I promise you, I will never touch him."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness, but the coldness in his eyes did not dissipate.

Hu Liena stared at him for a moment, and after confirming that he was not lying, she nodded and turned to walk deeper into the mansion.

Only Lu Yu and Xie Yue remained in the hall, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Xie Yue slowly stood up, walked to Lu Yu, looked down at him, and said in a low, threatening voice: "Lu Yu, I warned you two years ago not to make a move on my sister."

Yet you keep getting close to her, do you think I, Xie Yue, am just for show? (End of Chapter)