Douluo Continent: Disciple Tang San, righteous yet evil

Seeing Ning Rongrong speak up for Lin Mu, Ning Fengzhi's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had thought of something.

After a moment, Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly and teased, "Rongrong, didn't you always say that Grandpa Jian was the most powerful? Why have you changed your mind now?"

These words struck Sword Douluo squarely in the heart.

He hadn't paid much attention to Ning Rongrong's favoritism, but after Ning Fengzhi's finishing blow, his Dao heart was almost shattered.

However, Ning Rongrong disagreed, pouting and muttering, "Isn't that the truth?"

On Poseidon Island, she had personally witnessed Lin Mu's soul spirits—seven soul spirits over 100,000 years old. She could easily create two of them to deal with Grandpa Sword.

In addition, Lin Mu's strength is far greater, even surpassing that of Senior Poseidon.

Even if Lin Mu suppresses his cultivation to level 98, with so many heaven-defying soul rings and soul bones, his strength is definitely above that of Senior Poseidon.

Therefore, she felt that Grandpa Jian could not possibly be a match for Teacher Lin Mu.

Even if she could apply a boost of over 90%, it would be difficult for Grandpa Sword to force Teacher Lin Mu to use his Soul Rings and Soul Bones.

Sword Douluo quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "In that case, let's begin."

He wasn't particularly interested in a battle he was destined to lose, but Lin Mu's disdain and Ning Rongrong's attitude made him determined to defend his dignity.

At the very least, we need to force Lin Mu to use his spirit ring.

Soon, a group of people moved to the training ground. In addition to the high-ranking members of the Wuji Sect, some elite disciples also gathered around to watch.

"Aunt Ye, once the competition begins, immediately apply healing to Sword Douluo."

Before entering the venue, Lin Mu gave Ye Miaoyun a special instruction.

When the Wuji Sect was established, Ye Miaoyun decisively joined the family, and eventually the Ye family of the Nine Heart Begonia became a medical hall.

However, the Medical Hall is not affiliated with the Tang Sect, but is an independent institution that recruits healing-type Soul Masters. The hall master is naturally Ye Miaoyun.

Unlike Ning Fengzhi, Ye Miaoyun has no cultivation limitations and has now reached the Soul Douluo level.

"Sect Master Lin, aren't you underestimating me?" Sword Douluo said with slight dissatisfaction.

Could it be that this guy thinks he can easily injure him with his martial soul alone, without using soul rings and soul bones?
Upon hearing this, Lin Mu did not answer. Instead, he flashed and instantly appeared on one side of the field.

Seeing that he didn't take him seriously at all, Sword Douluo snorted coldly and immediately leaped up, landing gracefully on the other side of the arena.

As for Ning Rongrong, she did not enter the venue but stayed in the spectator area.

This distance wouldn't affect her ability to amplify Sword Douluo's power, and it would also ensure her safety, making it a win-win situation, since Lin Mu was just practicing and not actually having a real fight.

"Nine Treasures True Body!"

Before the competition began, Ning Rongrong directly used her weapon spirit true form to give Sword Douluo a boost of more than 90%.

Although the amplification was applied beyond her level, Ning Rongrong's soul power reached level eighty-two, several levels higher than Ning Fengzhi's, enough to sustain her for the duration of an incense stick burning.

"Such a terrifying increase is far beyond what I can achieve."

Ning Fengzhi looked up at the nine-story glazed pagoda above, his eyes filled with envy. This was his lifelong pursuit, but unfortunately, he was not destined to have it.

If he wasn't mistaken, Lin Mu had probably already refined a pill that could evolve a martial soul.

Ning Rongrong had taken one before the start of the previous Soul Master Competition.

However, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda only evolved into the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. It was originally thought that there was no such elixir anymore, but now it seems that Lin Mu has always had some in stock.

The reason why it hasn't been brought out yet might be because they feel that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School isn't worth investing in.

"Sect Leader Lin, you have fought with me many times, so you must be aware of the attack power of my Seven Kill Sword. Now, with Rongrong's enhancement, the attack power has almost doubled. You must be careful."

Sword Douluo pointed the Seven Kill Sword at Lin Mu, giving him a heads-up. Lin Mu, however, remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned.

"Thunder Yatalis!"

After putting on the armor, Lin Mu moved his wrist joints slightly.

Upon seeing this, Sword Douluo's eyes twitched. Sure enough, it was this armor, and its overall stats were even more terrifying than the cyan-green underworld armor.

Although he only saw Lin Mu use it once, the impression was very deep.

"Fourth Soul Skill: Unleashing Killing Intent!"

Sword Douluo decisively seized the initiative and unleashed a sword aura at Lin Mu. It was incredibly sharp, especially with Ning Rongrong's enhancement, making it even stronger than the sixth soul skills of other Super Douluos.

However, Lin Mu didn't even use a weapon; he directly threw a punch at the sword energy.

In an instant, the fist, carrying surging golden lightning, crushed him effortlessly, and the resulting gust of wind even forced Sword Douluo back several steps.

Previously on Poseidon Island, Lin Mu easily lifted the Poseidon Trident without using his Martial Soul.

This means that Lin Mu's strength has reached over 100,000 jin.

If he were to use his Martial Soul, his power would reach an unimaginable level, amplified by the Thunder Yatalis Armor.

When one's power is sufficient, using soul skills is truly unnecessary.

This single blow caused everyone present to gasp in shock.

This is a true peerless expert!

With just his strength and soul power, he crushed Sword Douluo's fourth soul skill and even forced him back a distance.

Sword Douluo was equally surprised that Lin Mu was so strong.

Although he had always known that Lin Mu was no ordinary person, he never expected that he could unleash such strength without using his soul skills.

Just as Sword Douluo was pondering a countermeasure, Lin Mu had already made his move.

With a burst of speed, he appeared in front of Sword Douluo in the blink of an eye and punched him directly in the abdomen.

At the critical moment, Sword Douluo hurriedly used his second soul skill, Spirit Sword Protection, to defend against the attack.

However, the sword energy shield shattered instantly, and Sword Douluo was sent flying like a cannonball.

Meanwhile, Ye Miaoyun was treating Sword Douluo.

Thanks to Ye Miaoyun's treatment, Sword Douluo, though severely injured, was not seriously hurt, only spitting out a few mouthfuls of blood.

"Such terrifying power! We are completely unable to withstand it!"

Sword Douluo stood up shakily, his expression growing increasingly solemn. This guy was simply not like a Soul Master; his power was even more terrifying than that of a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast.

The next second, Lin Mu rushed over again and sent Sword Douluo flying into the air with an uppercut.

Then came another elbow strike, slamming him from the air to the ground.

"Uncle Jian."

Looking at the scene before him, Ning Fengzhi was both shocked and heartbroken. Uncle Jian was already an old man, yet he was still being tortured by Lin Mu.

Seeing that Sword Douluo's injuries were getting worse, Ye Miaoyun hurriedly asked her daughter to help with the treatment.

Unlike Ye Miaoyun, who treated injuries, Ye Lingling focused on restoring the Soul Master's vitality, quickly bringing Sword Douluo back to his peak condition. (End of Chapter)