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

The young man paused, then added, "However, there are almost no Soul Masters who can pass all seven trials."

Most people are tested in the first stage, since it is relatively safe.

The fourth level will be significantly more difficult, and it's not something we can easily challenge.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu frowned slightly and quickly began to analyze the situation in his mind.

Most of the Soul Masters who enter the Lieshan Trial City are at the Soul Douluo level; those who are above this level are simply unable to enter.

To pass the seventh level, one theoretically needs to cultivate to the level of a Limit Douluo within the city.

Although the training environment inside the Trial City is better than that outside, the danger level is also extremely high, and the difficulty of breaking through is multiplied.

Lu Yu sighed inwardly; the difficulty of this assessment was simply hellish.

He didn't ask any more questions, exchanged a few pleasantries with the group, and then took his leave.

As he walked back to the inn, Lu Yu's thoughts never stopped.

He asked the artificial intelligence in a low voice, "Given the current situation, how can we quickly improve our strength?"

The AI's voice remained indifferent, yet carried a clear and logical analysis: "Suggestion one: Exchange for the 'Soul Condensation Fist' skill."

This skill is based on one's own soul power and is not restricted by the rules of the world. When cultivated to a high level, it can increase the power of soul power five times. The initial exchange requires 1500 million lucky points.

Recommendation 2: Earn points by completing assessment stages.

A reward will be given for clearing any level three or more times for the first time. The first level rewards 1000 million points, and the rewards for subsequent levels are doubled, but there are no extra points for repeating levels.

Lu Yu paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The exchange rate of 1500 million points is outrageously high, but the "Soul Condensing Fist"...

But the effect captivated him.

If he could increase the power of his soul force fivefold, he would be able to fight even against opponents of a higher level.

The points rewards from the assessment stages provided him with a quick way to accumulate resources.

Lu Yu took a deep breath and murmured, "The first level is the easiest and the reward is the highest. I'll try it tomorrow."

Back at the inn, Lu Yu pushed open the door. The room was simple but clean, with an oil lamp flickering on the table, casting shimmering shadows on the walls.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to review the day's battle.

The dark-skinned Soul Master's strength far exceeded expectations; if it weren't for the help of the medium-sized Soul Power Potion, he would probably have died on the spot.

Losing the "Eight Extremes Collapse"

When he is assisting others, his combat power is clearly insufficient, and he is even more overwhelmed when facing higher-level opponents.

Lu Yu clenched his fists, secretly resolving, "No matter what, I must gain a foothold in this Trial City."

As night deepened, the low hooting of owls echoed outside the inn.

Lu Yu opened his eyes, his gaze resolute.

He got up and walked to the window, opened it, and saw the distant Lieshan Trial City looming in the night, like a lurking beast waiting for challengers to arrive.

He whispered, "Tomorrow, the first hurdle."

The voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable resolve.

Lu Yu stood before the entrance to the first trial site. A faint smell of blood filled the air, mixed with the crisp scent of earth and grass, causing him to frown slightly.

The surrounding scenery wasn't particularly grand, but it exuded a chilling atmosphere.

The entrance is an open space covered with gravel that makes a slight "crunching" sound when stepped on.

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The towering mountain walls in the distance are covered with mottled cracks, as if telling the story of the struggles and falls of countless soul masters in the past.

On the open ground, dozens of Soul Masters stood or sat, the atmosphere oppressive and tense.

Their gazes frequently swept towards the stone gate at the entrance. The massive gray stone gate was carved with intricate runes, faintly emitting a glow and exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.

Amidst the crowd, Lu Yu's gaze swept over the Soul Masters, keenly catching several exceptionally powerful auras.

One particularly striking middle-aged man stood out. He was clad in dark gold soul armor, and his aura was as steady as a mountain. His cultivation level of 89 Soul Douluo caused the surrounding Soul Masters to subconsciously avoid his gaze.

The other was a short, dwarf-like Soul Master, seemingly no taller than a child, but with a strange smile on his face.

His aura was equally terrifying; his strength as an 87th-level Soul Douluo made Lu Yu's heart tremble.

The dwarf soul master's gaze occasionally swept across the crowd, carrying a hint of mockery, as if he were sizing up prey, sending chills down one's spine.

Lu Yu stood discreetly at the edge of the crowd, trying his best not to attract attention.

His arrival did not cause any disturbance. Most Soul Masters were immersed in their own thoughts, adjusting their state and preparing for the upcoming trial.

Just then, a man in a gray robe walked over, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

He looked Lu Yu up and down and said in a low voice, "Kid, don't underestimate this first trial."

Many people come every day, but very few make it out; eight or nine out of ten who don't come out die inside.

His voice was deep, carrying a hint of warning, "There are no simple places in this world, only powerful Soul Masters."

Lu Yu was slightly taken aback, and looked up at the gray-robed man, trying to glean more information from his expression.

But after saying these words, the man turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the crowd.

Lu Yu's gaze returned to the stone gate, but a sense of heaviness settled in his heart.

He had heard that the first trial location was relatively simple, but the scene before him and the words of the gray-robed man made him realize that things were far from easy.

More than forty Soul Masters at the Soul Douluo level gathered here, each with an impressive aura. The difficulty of this trial clearly exceeded his expectations.

Despite feeling a little uneasy, Lu Yu took a deep breath and adjusted his state of mind.

He had to take this step in order to earn points.

He strode toward the stone gate, but the surrounding Soul Masters didn't give him a second glance, as if they were already used to the arrival of a new face.

The stone door slowly opened as he approached, and a cold aura rushed out, carrying a faint smell of decay.

Without hesitation, Lu Yu gripped his longsword and stepped into the trial grounds.

The entrance passage was extremely dark, as if the light had been swallowed up by some force, and only the stone path underfoot could be vaguely seen.

Lu Yu moved forward cautiously, raising his long sword slightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

After walking about a hundred steps, the passage suddenly opened up, and the fog in front gradually dissipated, revealing a spacious area.

The site is flanked by towering stone walls, their surfaces covered with cracks, through which the wind could be heard whistling softly.

Scattered bones lay on the ground, and a chilling aura filled the air. As Lu Yu stepped into this area, a rustling sound suddenly came from the stone walls on either side.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of skeletons crawled out from the cracks in the stone wall. Their skeletons gleamed with a cold white light, they held rusty bone swords in their hands, and their empty eyes emitted a faint red glow.

Lu Yu's eyes narrowed, his soul power circulated rapidly, and his longsword swept out horizontally. The sword light flashed like a bolt of lightning, instantly cutting the skeletons charging at the front into pieces.

The bones scattered all over the ground, making a crisp clanging sound, and turned into a pile of dust.

This scene relieved Lu Yu slightly. These skeletons were only at the Soul King level and posed no threat to him.

He continued forward, and with flashes of sword light, he slew more and more skeletons, their bone fragments piling up into small mounds on the ground.

However, as he ventured deeper into the trial grounds, the surrounding fog grew thicker and the chilling atmosphere in the air became increasingly biting.

Lu Yu frowned slightly; he could sense that the danger in this area was quietly escalating.

Just after he had killed a wave of skeletons, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly came from the stone walls on both sides.

Lu Yu's pupils contracted, and he instinctively dodged to the side. Several arrows grazed his clothes and entered the ground, tearing the stone slabs in several hideous cracks.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed on what was ahead.

A tall, skeletal Soul Master slowly emerged from the mist. He held a bone bow, had a long sword at his waist, and his eyes shone with a fierce red light. His aura was so strong that it was comparable to that of a Soul Douluo.

Lu Yu's heart tightened; the aura of this skeleton soul master far surpassed that of any enemy he had encountered before.

It moved swiftly, wielding its bone sword with a sword aura that slashed towards Lu Yu.

Lu Yu quickly raised his sword to parry, and a clang rang out.

With a loud bang, the moment the swords clashed, Lu Yu felt a tingling sensation in his arm and was jolted back several steps.

The force of the bone sword was so great that it caused a slight pain in the mouth of his hand.

The Skeleton Soul Master's attacks did not stop; it flashed and unleashed a barrage of sword strikes like a storm.

Thrust, cleave, slice, pierce—each move was simple yet incredibly swift. Wherever the sword energy passed, cracks were torn in the stone walls, scattering rubble and causing the ground to tremble, as if the entire space was about to collapse.

Lu Yu gritted his teeth and tried his best to defend, but although the opponent's sword moves were simple, they contained terrifying power. His swordsmanship seemed inadequate in front of the opponent, and he could only retreat continuously, falling into a passive position.

In desperation, Lu Yu unleashed his soul skill, "Eight Extremes Collapse".
The fist, imbued with immense soul power, slammed towards the skeleton soul master.

However, when the punch landed on the opponent, it was as if it had hit thin air, having no effect whatsoever.

A hint of mockery seemed to flash in the red eyes of the Skeleton Soul Master, and he swung his bone sword again, the sword energy aimed straight at Lu Yu's chest.

Lu Yu couldn't dodge in time. The sword energy slashed across his chest, tearing his clothes and leaving a hideous wound on his chest. Blood instantly seeped out, staining his clothes red.

The excruciating pain turned Lu Yu's face pale. He staggered backward, the wound on his chest burning as if his whole body was being torn apart.

He realized that if he continued to argue, his life would be in danger.

In a moment of desperation, he decisively used his soul skill, "Sealing Fate."
Soul power formed a concealed aura around him, and his figure quickly merged into the mist, retreating towards the exit.

When Lu Yu stumbled out of the trial entrance, the Soul Masters outside merely glanced at him indifferently before continuing to focus on their preparations, as if they were already used to such scenes.

Lu Yu did not linger and dragged his injured body back to the inn.

Back in his room, he eagerly pulled open his clothes to check his injuries.

The wound on his chest was gruesome and terrifying, with its edges rolled back and faint traces of blood seeping out.

He carefully touched the wound, and the excruciating pain made him gasp, his face turning even paler.

He sat on the edge of the bed, muttering to himself with lingering fear, "The power of that bone sword was even more chilling than that of an ordinary sword."

If we hadn't evacuated in time, I'm afraid I would already be..."

He shook his head, forcing himself to calm down, and then asked the artificial intelligence about the progress of the task.

An AI voice rang in his mind, informing him that he had passed four trial stages and earned 150 million points.

Lu Yu was taken aback, then realized that the terrifying skeleton soul master was actually the guardian of the fifth level, while the first four levels he had passed were the so-called "easy" ones.

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For the next three days, Lu Yu focused on recovering from his injuries.

Although the wound on his chest gradually healed under the nourishment of soul power, it was only 80% healed after three days, and it still stung when touched.

During this time, he spent 100 million points to upgrade the "Perfect-Level Soul Condensation Fist".

After redeeming the points, only 50 million points remained in the account.

The lack of points put him under immense pressure, but he did not choose to challenge the first trial location again.

Through his investigation, he learned that most Soul Masters were stuck on the fifth level of the first trial location and could not pass it.

This made him determined to turn his attention to the fourth trial location.

The fourth trial location is in a wasteland outside the city. The entrance is a low stone tower, and the air around it is filled with a faint smell of scorched earth.

When Lu Yu arrived, there were far fewer Soul Masters present than at the first trial site; only four were there.

He arrived early and stood quietly to one side, observing the people around him.

One of the dark-skinned Soul Masters was particularly eye-catching. He had a raven pattern embroidered on the front of his clothes, and his eyes were sinister, exuding an eerie aura.

Lu Yu's gaze lingered on him for a moment, and the dark-skinned Soul Master Chen Nan immediately glared at him, scolding him in an unfriendly tone: "What are you looking at?"

Just as Lu Yu was about to respond, a pale-faced man next to him quickly spoke up to dissuade him: "Chen Nan, don't cause trouble."

Our goal is to leave this place, not to argue.

The man's aura was powerful. Although Lu Yu could not accurately determine his level, he could sense that the man's strength was between level 86 and 88 Soul Douluo, and he was by no means an ordinary person.

Lu Yu subtly withdrew his gaze, but inwardly he became more vigilant.

A few minutes later, the entrance to the stone tower slowly opened, and the first three people entered first, with Lu Yu being the last to step in.

The environment of the fourth trial site was completely different from the first. The entrance was a dark passageway, and the air was filled with a damp, musty smell.

Lu Yu, familiar with the route, passed the first three challenges smoothly.

The first challenge was against a group of low-level soul beasts, which took only one minute; the second challenge was against several Soul Master level puppets, which took two minutes; the third challenge was a simple trap, which Lu Yu easily passed with his keen senses, taking only one minute.

However, when he stepped into the fourth level, the figure that came towards him made his pupils shrink.

That was a tall Soul Master with a terrifying aura; he was the opponent who had defeated him last time.

Upon seeing Lu Yu, the other person's eyes flashed with surprise, then they shook their head and said with a touch of emotion, "You came here before, I didn't expect you to come again so soon."

His tone carried a hint of mockery, as if he had already anticipated that the upcoming battle would result in Lu Yu's defeat once again. (End of Chapter)