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

Chapter 233 I couldn't bear it, so I didn't read it.

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The members of the Shrek team hung their heads, as if all their energy had been drained away, and slunk off the stage amidst the laughter and murmurs of the audience.

"Tiandou Royal Academy wins!"

As the referee announced the news, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the stands once again.

"No, we didn't even see his martial spirit or spirit rings, and it's already over?"

Many viewers couldn't help but complain that they hadn't expected the first match of the opening ceremony to be so boring.

However, those who had watched Xuanming's matches in the Great Soul Arena even felt that this scene was perfectly normal.

"I thought we'd be able to eliminate one team today. Looks like the Shrek team leader is a smart guy." Salas's face showed undisguised disappointment.

I thought I'd see something exciting, but I never expected it to turn out like this.

After the match, the Shrek team members fled the arena like stray dogs, amidst the strange looks from the crowd.

Back in the rest area, a stifling atmosphere permeated every corner.

Dai Mubai slammed his fist on the wall and roared angrily, "What is this? We gave up without even fighting! How are we supposed to stand up in the Soul Master world after this!"

His eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that his humiliation and anger had reached their peak.

"It's all your fault! You ran away before even fighting, making Shrek Academy lose all face!" Dai Mubai angrily accused Oscar and Ma Hongjun, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun lowered their heads, not daring to look Dai Mubai in the eye.

They knew that their actions this time were indeed somewhat cowardly, but they really couldn't control their fear when facing Xuanming.

"Don't be so discouraged!"

Flanders and his companions walked in.

"Failure is not terrible; what is terrible is losing confidence and fighting spirit. We still have more than 20 days of qualifiers left, and many more opportunities to prove ourselves," Liu Erlong said.

“That’s right, surrendering today may not be all bad,” Yu Xiaogang said.

"Although it's a bit embarrassing to show weakness to the enemy, other teams will underestimate us in future matches because of our performance today. It also gives us the opportunity to catch them off guard and hide our true strength."

"At least we didn't suffer any losses and preserved our strength. If other teams were to fight them just to show off their strength, they would inevitably suffer losses."

"The competition is still long, so don't worry too much about winning or losing at the moment. Only those who have the last laugh are the real winners."

The crowd remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

On the other side, Xuanming and his group, having finished their match, quickly left the Great Soul Arena.

However, they hadn't gone far when a familiar figure appeared before them.

"Grandpa Bone?" Ning Rongrong was stunned.

"Why are you here?"

Gu Rong looked at Xuan Ming with some helplessness, "It's all because of this kid."

"Xuanming? What's wrong?" Ning Rongrong asked, puzzled.

"Feng Zhi has something to tell you. Would it be convenient for you to come with me now?" Gu Rong asked.

"Or you could bring them along, since the competition is over and you can all take a break."

Xuanming nodded, and Gu Rong didn't delay. He opened a spatial gate and took everyone away from the Great Soul Arena.

After a dizzying journey, everyone opened their eyes again and found themselves at the gate of Qibaozhai.

"Rongrong, take them to a private room to play. We have something to do," Gu Rong said.

"Oh." Ning Rongrong didn't ask any more questions and called everyone to follow her.

However, Gu Yuena did not make the slightest move. She stood quietly to the side, her silver hair fluttering in the wind, her gaze fixed on Xuan Ming, as if the whole world consisted of only him in her eyes.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong had no choice but to turn her gaze to Xuan Ming.

Although they are teammates, they haven't actually spoken to Gu Yuena yet. The girl doesn't talk at all. She just stares blankly when asked anything. She only reacts when Xuanming speaks.

Xuanming looked at Gu Yuena, "Can you go with them and wait for me?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's expression changed slightly. "Can't I come with you?"

As she spoke, a hint of confusion and reluctance appeared on her face, which made Ning Rongrong and the others' hearts ache!
Xuanming was slightly taken aback. "No."

Xuanming's answer was brief but firm. Gu Yuena's bewildered and reluctant expression lingered on her face for a moment before she finally nodded gently, "Okay, then I'll wait for you."

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong stepped forward and took Gu Yuena's hand, "Come on, let's go to the private room. There are delicious snacks and fun things there."

Gu Yuena didn't resist, letting Ning Rongrong pull her along, though her eyes kept glancing at Xuan Ming from time to time. Gu Rong's expression was starting to tense, "You brat, when did you...?"

"I just found it," Xuanming said.

Gu Rong hesitated, wondering why her Rongrong seemed to be losing hope.
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Following the ancient banyan tree, Xuanming arrived at a private room deep within the Seven Treasures Pavilion, where Ning Fengzhi was already waiting.

"Is there something you need?" Xuanming sat down opposite Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat grave. "I just received news that someone is trying to sabotage you, and it's not just one group. You must be very careful during this time."

"Okay, I understand." Xuanming nodded.

Ning Fengzhi's eye twitched slightly. "You wouldn't be doing this on purpose, would you?"

Xuanming didn't need to participate in the preliminary rounds in such a flamboyant way, but he still did, saying it was to let Ning Rongrong and the others show their strength. But in reality, he always felt that this kid had other ideas.

"I definitely have the idea of ​​fishing, but the main thing is to keep them company," Xuanming said.

"After all, I'll probably disappear for a long time after the competition ends, and I'm not sure what will happen. If something unexpected happens... at least I'll leave them with some happy memories."

Ning Fengzhi frowned. "Where are you planning to go?"

“The City of Slaughter,” Xuanming said.

"The City of Slaughter?!" Gu Rong's expression changed drastically.

"Why would you even think of going to a godforsaken place like that?"

“I can’t keep putting off this martial spirit forever,” Xuanming said.

“But you…you don’t need to go to that kind of awful place.” Gu Rong was a little anxious, but didn’t know what to say, so she could only look at Ning Fengzhi.

The city of killing!
That awful place is almost impossible to get out of!

Over the past thousand years, very few people have survived to come out of that place alive!
If Xuanming dies in that awful place, Ning Rongrong will cry herself to death!
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a moment, then looked at Xuan Ming with a solemn gaze. “Xuan Ming, the City of Slaughter is extremely dangerous. Even our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School knows very little about that place. You… even if you really intend to take the risk, you can wait a few more years, until you are stronger and more confident before going.”

“Yes, Tang Hao was also over thirty years old when he entered the academy. Your talent is no less than his, but we should still be more cautious about this kind of thing,” Gu Rong advised.

“I’m confident,” Xuanming said.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, that place poses no danger to me."

The City of Slaughter only prohibited the use of soul skills, but over the years he had become accustomed to fighting without using soul skills in the life-and-death arena of the Great Soul Arena.

The only thing he relies on is Thunderstorm, or rather, he's gotten used to starting with Thunderstorm.

But now that he possesses the Thunder Bloodline, as well as the abilities he gained after absorbing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Soul Ring and his Natal Bead, he has an absolute advantage without using Soul Skills!
"You stubborn brat! Don't you think about Rongrong? You can see how she feels about you. What will she do if something happens to you?" Gu Rong said anxiously.

Do you want her to live in misery forever?

"And another thing, you've been involved with so many beautiful women, how could you bear to take such a risk?"

"Can you bear to see them weeping?"

“I can’t bear to watch, so I won’t,” Xuanming said.

"..."

"I'll beat you to death, you brat!"

The ancient banyan tree suddenly burst open, and Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped forward to stop it.

"Uncle Bone, calm down, calm down."

"Feng Zhi, didn't you hear what this brat said? How can I stay calm? Are you even capable of staying calm?"

"Uncle Gu, Rongrong and the others are right ahead. If you start hitting him here, won't Rongrong cause a huge uproar?"

"Let's play somewhere else."

"???"

Xuanming's eyes twitched slightly as he looked at Gu Rong, who was really planning to beat him up, and Ning Fengzhi, who was also trying to help. Without the slightest hesitation, a dark spatial vortex quietly opened beneath him, connecting to the private room where Ning Rongrong and her group were located.

"Farewell."

Xuanming flashed and entered the spatial vortex, disappearing from the spot in an instant.

Gu Rong threw a punch with a strong wind, but only hit air. "That brat, he's fast!"

Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly and patted Gu Rong on the shoulder. "Uncle Gu, don't be angry. Xuanming has his own thoughts and plans. Let's try to persuade him again. Maybe he will change his mind later."

Gu Rong snorted, "Change his mind? I think he's determined to go to that godforsaken place. I really don't know what he's thinking. Why would he give up a perfectly good life and go to such a dangerous place?"

With so many beautiful women around him, no normal man would be willing to give up this kind of life and run to a hellish place like the Killing City!
(End of this chapter)