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

Chapter 224 Who Will Be the First to Stick Out?

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"Zhu Zhuqing!"

Yu Xiaogang was stunned when he was suddenly scolded. He then shouted back sternly, trying to regain his authority as a teacher.

Zhu Zhuqing looked coldly at Yu Xiaogang, "Regarding Teacher Erlong's matter, you kept saying that you didn't want her to bear that pressure, but in reality, you were afraid to face it yourself. You ran to a corner and hid, leaving Teacher Erlong to bear the pain alone!"

"While Teacher Erlong was waiting for you and suffering alone, what were you doing? How dare you try to get close to Aunt Rou?"

“I…” Yu Xiaogang’s face turned very ugly. His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to refute but was speechless for a moment.

Zhu Zhuqing continued, "You keep saying you don't want Teacher Erlong to get hurt, but then you turn around and show off your own beauty. Is this your responsibility as a man?"

"You're nothing but a coward who's been knocked down by life but doesn't even have the courage to get up and fight again!"

"What's laughable is that you don't even dare to admit that you're a coward, and you try every possible way to excuse yourself!"

"I have always called you Master out of respect for your knowledge, as well as for Dean Flander and Teacher Erlong, and absolutely not out of respect for a coward like you who says one thing and does another!"

Yu Xiaogang blushed and trembled slightly as Zhu Zhuqing retorted.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and said, "Zhu Zhuqing, that's my personal emotional issue, and it shouldn't be confused with what's happening now. I admit that I've been weak in matters of the heart, but in the world of Soul Masters, I've always been striving to reach higher levels and contribute to the Soul Master community."

Zhu Zhuqing sneered: "Contribution? Your so-called contribution is hiding behind the scenes and using others to achieve your own goals?"

"You help Dai Mubai only for the sake of the Haotian Sect and the Star Luo Royal Family's interests, hoping to use this to enhance your own status and influence. You don't care about the life or death of Dai Mubai and me at all; you only care about yourself!"

"You pretend to be all righteous and noble, but ask yourself honestly, isn't every single thing you've done driven by selfish motives?"

"Even when it comes to Tang San, you can't help but scheme, can you?"

"It's truly a shame that you respect Tang Sanzun so much, almost regarding him as a father, yet you treat him as a tool to realize your so-called ambitions and prove yourself!"

“I taught Tang San with all my heart! I imparted theoretical knowledge to him and planned his cultivation path. Isn’t that a sacrifice?” Yu Xiaogang retorted, his face flushed and veins bulging on his forehead.

Zhu Zhuqing scoffed, "Sincere? He trusts you so much, but how have you treated him? You experimented on him with things you weren't even sure about yourself? Did you consider what would happen if something went wrong?"

"You leave the risks to Tang San, and if he fails, it's because he's not good enough; if he succeeds, it's because you taught him well, right? Is this what you call sincerity?"

"You call yourself Tang San's teacher, but which of his real skills did you teach him? I bet you still don't know what Tang San's abilities are, do you?"

"..."

"Zhu Qing is amazing!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang speechless after being confronted by Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu's expression was somewhat strange.

Zhu Zhuqing is usually very quiet, and this was the first time she had ever seen her speak so much, and so sharply!
That mouth of hers is almost as big as Ning Rongrong's!

Ning Rongrong raised her chin slightly. "Of course, Zhu Qing is very smart, she just doesn't say it."

Zhu Zhuqing understood many things, but she didn't say anything. After all, she was the daughter of the Xingluo Zhu family, and she shouldn't say things she shouldn't say. These were things she definitely needed to understand.

In the past six months, the master has helped to bring them together many times, like today. He has used every trick in the book, from daily training and hunting for spirit rings to short vacations. But Zhu Zhuqing has always held back, because she has to consider Flander and Liu Erlong, as well as Tang San.

The reason I'm saying all this today is because Zhu Zhuqing has reached her breaking point!
Why are you even paying attention to them?

Xuanming sighed and walked out.

Upon hearing Xuan Ming's voice, Zhu Zhuqing's body stiffened slightly. She slowly turned her head, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes when she saw Xuan Ming. She gently bit her lip and whispered, "You... are back."

Upon seeing Xuanming, Dai Mubai's pupils constricted, and the pain of the past surged into his heart. He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with resentment and fear. He wanted to rush forward and unleash his fury, but his instincts made him unconsciously retreat, and he dared not utter a word.

Xuanming stepped forward, gently patted Zhu Zhuqing's head, and looked at Dai Mubai, "It seems I was too lenient with her back then."

Before Dai Mubai could say anything, countless sharp ice needles condensed in the air and rained down on him from all directions.

The next moment, Dai Mubai let out a shrill roar, his whole body began to turn blue, and then red, just like half a year ago.

“I’m in a pretty good mood today. Same as always, if you can hold out for three days, I’ll let you go,” Xuanming said.

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang quickly stepped forward and said, "Xuanming, you..."

Xuanming glanced at Yu Xiaogang, and the fine rain of ice needles formed again. Before he could speak, a dense barrage of ice needles shot out.

The next moment, Yu Xiaogang enjoyed the same Ice and Fire Man combo meal as Dai Mubai.

"I can't be bothered with you. Why do you really think so highly of yourself?" Xuanming said, somewhat speechless.

"I've already destroyed the Jade Crown, do you think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"

Yu Xiaogang was covered in wounds from the ice needles, writhing in agony under the torment of both ice and fire, yet he still muttered resentfully, "Xuanming, you...you can't act so recklessly..." "Why not?" Xuanming asked.

"Is it because you are Yu Yuanzhen's son? Or because you are Tang Hao's son's teacher?"

"I'll give you a chance. Call them all over and see if they can help you."

After saying that, Xuanming ignored Yu Xiaogang and turned to leave with Zhu Zhuqing and the others.

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Qibaozhai.

The news of Xuanming's return to the city quickly reached the ears of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heavenly Dou Royal Family. With the competition approaching, Ning Fengzhi had been in Heavenly Dou City for some time, so he rushed over quickly and bumped into Xue Qinghe.

After discussing it, the two sides decided to go to the territory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to discuss the matter.

"To be honest, I'd rather you hadn't come back," Ning Fengzhi sighed.

"Why?" Xuanming asked.

“The situation in Tiandou City is starting to get out of control,” Ning Fengzhi said with a serious expression.

"The seven major families have given up on further discussions. They have decided at their joint meeting to eliminate you in the tournament. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also intends to participate in this matter."

"That old dragon intends to take action personally." Gu Rong frowned.

"Tell me, what exactly did you take from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan?"

The fact that Yu Yuanzhen was forced to personally come out of seclusion means this matter is definitely not simple! It may even be related to the very foundation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
"Where is the royal family?" Xuanming asked Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe paused for a moment, then said, "The royal family... still hopes that things can be eased."

The reason why the seven major families dared to break with Xuanming was because they had a Title Douluo behind them!

Even if they really break off relations, the seven major families are not afraid of Dugu Bo.

However, the Heaven Dou royal family was in a real dilemma. After all, if they broke off relations with Xuanming, they would not only lose Xuanming, but also Poison Douluo!
The seven major families' falling out with Xuanming was a timely way to cut their losses, but for the Heaven Dou royal family, this was a huge loss!
Now, Emperor Xueye has placed all his hopes on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, hoping that Ning Fengzhi can properly resolve this matter.

"Then who will expose my problem?" Xuanming asked.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "They haven't discussed it yet, and it's not easy to be the one to stick your neck out."

The matter concerning Xuanming needs someone to ignite it, and that person needs to be influential, but this is also a very dangerous thing!

First of all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always expressed its willingness to mediate this matter, and the Heavenly Dou Royal Family is also unwilling to break off relations rashly. Regardless of whether Xuanming's matter is true or false, once this matter is exposed, it is inevitable to offend both families.

Of course, the most dangerous one is that unpredictable guy, Dugu Bo!

Since Xuanming arrived in Tiandou City, he has been under Dugu Bo's name. Now that Xuanming is said to be a fallen soul master, can Dugu Bo remain unscathed?
Moreover, Dugu Bo's beloved granddaughter, Dugu Yan, has always been with Xuan Ming. Regardless of the nature of this matter, anyone who dares to expose it will become a mortal enemy of Dugu Bo!

To make a mortal enemy of a Title Douluo, or someone like Dugu Bo who uses highly poisonous area-of-effect attacks?
Even that old dragon from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan wouldn't dare to play like this!
“I do have someone in mind,” Xuanming said.

Ning Fengzhi was taken aback. "Who?"

“Yu Xiaogang,” Xuanming said.

“Yu Xiaogang?” Gu Rong frowned.

"That kid dares?"

“He certainly wouldn’t dare now. If he did, he would have done it already. But if someone adds fuel to the fire, he might actually act impulsively,” Xuanming said.

"After all, this is a great opportunity to become famous throughout the continent."

"Exaggerating?" Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat unnatural.

"You don't mean to make me go, do you?"

“Aren’t you a professional?” Xuanming asked.

"Or, Your Highness, you could give it a try."

"Perfect timing. Yu Xiaogang is currently playing the role of the Ice and Fire Man. If you go and rescue him, it would be like you're going against me, and he'll trust you even more."

“He is Yu Yuanzhen’s son and Tang Hao’s son’s teacher. Now, if he gets the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and has the backing of the three upper sects, and I give him a little push, this arrogant guy will definitely act impulsively.”

"At that time, the responsibility will fall on Yu Xiaogang, and the original cooperation between your families can continue. Everyone will be happy, right?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)