Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 197 Unbelievable

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"Sect Leader Ning, this is the stance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. This matter will not end easily. We hope Sect Leader Ning will take heed. Farewell!"

Yu Luomian's expression was cold and stern, and his words carried an undeniable forcefulness. After speaking, he strode towards the door.

"Elder Yu..." Ning Fengzhi hurriedly stood up, wanting to persuade him to stay and explain, but Yu Luomian did not stop and disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.

Watching Yu Luomian leave, Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat complicated, his brows furrowed tightly, as if a thousand thoughts were churning in his mind.

"Fengzhi, do you think this is true?" Gu Rong narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze full of doubt, and asked in a slightly serious tone.

According to Yu Luomian, Xuanming has already colluded with the Spirit Hall. Just a few days ago, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo deliberately attracted attention in front of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's mountain gate, and Pope Bibi Dong even personally led Xuanming into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's forbidden area to steal its treasures.

Now that Yu Luomian has come to their door in person, ostensibly to question them, he is clearly implying that their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has also colluded with the Spirit Hall.

"Could it be an excuse?" Gu Rong said with some doubt.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "No, it's too shameful for someone to break into the forbidden area and steal a treasure. The old dragon of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, who cares about his reputation, wouldn't make up such a reason, much less send Yu Luomian to question him about it. This matter... is probably true."

Gu Rong frowned. "That's not right. Xuan Ming has been in Tian Dou City since he was a child, and Dugu Bo also has a grudge against the Spirit Hall. Aren't all the people he could come into contact with from a young age under the control of our families?"

"Besides, he was kidnapped by the Spirit Hall back then. With his temperament, how could he possibly side with the Spirit Hall?"

He would be suspicious if someone said that the Spirit Hall had recruited them.

But Xuanming, with that kid's temper, does the Spirit Hall have the ability to pull him over?
“It really doesn’t make sense.” Ning Fengzhi frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as he fell into deep thought.

"However, it's not impossible."

Gu Rong was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"The auction house," Ning Fengzhi said.

"After what happened at the auction, Xuanming went straight to the Martial Soul Temple without any attempt to conceal it."

"According to the timeline mentioned by Yu Luomian, Ju Gui and his companion went to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to cause trouble the day after the incident at the auction. Xuan Ming also broke into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's forbidden area on the same day."

"In terms of timing, it matches up. Given the current situation, it's reasonable for him to side with the Spirit Hall and try to use their power to protect himself."

"But... it's logically sound, but completely impossible from a practical standpoint."

Xuanming and the Spirit Hall have absolutely no connection whatsoever!
Moreover, with the Xuanming incident having escalated to such a great extent, the Spirit Hall is unlikely to be willing to take on such a huge problem!

Not to mention the auction house incident, in which the Spirit Hall was also involved!

Given Xuanming's temperament, if he really intended to break off relations with this side, he would never collude with the Spirit Hall!
To put it bluntly, we're all birds of a feather!
"Moreover, according to Yu Luomian, the treasure of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was taken by Xuanming. What kind of relationship could make the Pope personally go out of his way to sneak into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's forbidden area to help seize the treasure?" Ning Fengzhi said.

Gu Rong shook his head and sighed, "Even one's own children might not be willing to take such a big risk."

Although Title Douluo are strong, they are not invincible. Bibi Dong led Xuanming into the forbidden area of ​​the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Once surrounded by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, even a Title Douluo would be doomed!
This is just like when Qian Xunji single-handedly stormed into the Haotian Sect to snatch the treasure from Tang Hao!
It sounds unbelievable!
If it weren't for the old dragon from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan personally sending Yu Luomian to their door, they would never have believed such a thing!

"Moreover, have you heard of Fengzhi, the supreme treasure in the forbidden area of ​​the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan?" Gu Rong turned to Ning Fengzhi and asked.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said helplessly, "I only know that the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family has a forbidden area, but as for any treasures, I have never heard of them."

“Even you haven’t heard of it, how does Xuanming know?” Gu Rong said.

Ning Fengzhi sighed, "So, this doesn't make sense."

When did Xuanming ally with the Spirit Hall? And how did he get Bibi Dong to take such a huge risk to lead him to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to seize their treasure?

This doesn't make any sense at all!

"Why don't we just go and ask that kid?" Gu Rong suggested.

"What if he really did secretly defect to the Spirit Hall?" Ning Fengzhi asked.

“Impossible,” Gu Rong said.

"That kid's temper is more likely to make the swordsman in his family defect to the Spirit Hall than him."

Xuanming's rebellious nature is quite strong, and it's the kind of rebellious nature that he doesn't hide at all!

A place like the Spirit Hall would never tolerate someone like him.

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Shrek Academy.

Because the current situation is somewhat complicated, Xuanming has not returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and it is inconvenient for him to go to Yuexuan's place. He also does not want to go back to Sunset Forest to become a savage. Originally, he planned to stay with Arou, but considering Xiaowu's safety, he simply came to Shrek Academy with Arou.

Perfect timing, let's see what the fuss is about.

"Dean, could you... could you reduce my training a little bit?"

After a preliminary attempt at the energy-consuming method described by Xuanming, Ma Hongjun was on the verge of collapse after only four days.

"Reduce it?" Flander frowned slightly. "I was planning to discuss with Qin Ming about increasing it further. What should I reduce?"

"What?!" Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun's eyes widened in shock, his face contorted with disbelief, and he nearly jumped up.

"More? Dean, you might as well just kill me!"

"I feel like I'm about to die!"

His training these past few days has been even more terrifying than the master's grueling training back in Soto City! It's truly drained him! After each training session, he feels completely empty, his legs are weak, and even walking is difficult.

"Don't worry, it's just an illusion." Flander's lips curled up slightly, revealing a seemingly gentle smile.

"You're still alive and well, you're not dead."

"You're just not used to it yet, you'll get used to it," Qin Ming said with a smile, trying to comfort you.

“Tianheng and the others couldn’t hold on before either, but they got much better after a few months of perseverance.”

"A few months?" Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun almost burst into tears, his eyes glistening with tears.

"Will I even live to see that day?"

"Fatty, you've really been neglecting your body for too long. You've just started the formal conditioning, so it's understandable that you'll feel a bit uncomfortable. But if you persevere, not only your martial spirit but also your physique will improve," Tang San said earnestly, patting Ma Hongjun on the shoulder.

"You still dare to talk?" Ma Hongjun looked at Tang San with a bitter expression.

"Couldn't you make your medicine taste better?"

"I always had to hold my nose and swallow it down; the taste was ten times more bitter than bitter melon!"

“Fatty, good medicine tastes bitter,” Oscar said seriously, crossing his arms and striking a mature pose.

"Besides, those secret formulas for mistresses are impossible to find anywhere else, and you're still complaining about them?"

Ma Hongjun, looking unconvinced, pointed at Oscar and said, "Dean, why isn't Oscar practicing?"

"I think he's been much more relaxed than everyone else lately."

“Of course we need to practice.” Yu Xiaogang looked at Qin Ming.

"Qin Ming, you can also arrange training for everyone according to Xuan Ming's training plan at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Qin Ming was taken aback, somewhat embarrassed. "Master, I'm afraid this won't work."

Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly. "Why? Could this be a secret of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"It's not exactly a secret. Xuanming's training methods at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy are no different from most students', and similar to what Ma Hongjun has been using these past few days. It's just that Xuanming's training volume is particularly exaggerated, several times that of normal students," Qin Ming said.

"Moreover, Xuanming spends about half of each month in the Sunset Forest."

"For the remaining half month, Xuanming usually spends a few days in the simulated training ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, then goes to the Great Soul Arena to fight, and finally goes to the Moon Pavilion to cultivate his mind and body for a few days, repeating the cycle. From what I know after joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xuanming basically goes through this process."

"So, in a sense, Xuanming is basically just a figurehead at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. He doesn't attend classes much and spends most of his time cultivating and fighting spirit on his own."

"Cultivate on your own?" Flander looked puzzled.

"Has no one come up with a training plan for him?"

“At first, the Education Committee of Meng Shenji personally planned his training, but in less than a year, Xuanming started practicing on his own,” Qin Ming said.

"I didn't say it before because I was afraid people wouldn't believe me."

“Sunset Forest…” Yu Xiaogang looked thoughtful.

"Cough cough!" Flander coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention back to him.

"Xiao Gang, don't forget today's important business."

Yu Xiaogang paused, his expression turning serious, and said, "Have you heard about the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies?"

"It seems like there are only six months left," Oscar said, scratching his head.

"Why bring this up? You're not suggesting we go..."

“That’s right.” Yu Xiaogang nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

“Although you are still young, your strength is already comparable to most of the participating teams. Therefore, I plan to arrange for you to participate in the next Soul Master Competition.”

“Master, you also said that we are still young, so why don’t we wait to participate in the next competition?” Oscar asked with a frown and a puzzled look.

"Anyway, five years from now, we'll still be under twenty-five."

"Moreover, five years from now, our team, including Boss Dai and the others, might have already reached the Soul King level. Wouldn't we be able to achieve even better results then?"

(End of this chapter)