Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 58 Xiao Wu's Madness

"Hey everyone, still awake?"

Soon, Lang Lei caught up with the Shrek Academy group.

"Lang Lei!"

Zhao Wuji felt relieved. The other party had returned safely, so he no longer needed to feel guilty. Of course, he, Fudo Myoo, would remember this favor.

"What's wrong? You're making it sound like I'm about to die." Lang Lei was glad that he had used his soul power to block out the noise for little Gretchen beforehand, otherwise little Gretchen would probably have been woken up by that little noise.

"How are you? Are you hurt? Thank you so much this time!" Zhao Wuji wanted to pat Lang Lei on the shoulder, but suddenly remembered the other's strength, so he silently patted the back of his own head instead.

"It's nothing. After all, that Titan Ape was one of my targets," Lang Lei chuckled easily. "That baboon couldn't hurt me."

"So... that attack just now, was it you, Lang Lei, who launched it?" Zhao Wuji asked, still shaken.

The thought that he had actually fought with the man in front of him made him break out in a cold sweat.

"Why are you so reserved? Just be yourself." Lang Lei patted Zhao Wuji on the shoulder. "But the loud noise just now was indeed caused by me. That thing is hard to control, I couldn't stop myself."

"Uh, aha, ha..." Zhao Wuji was a little unsure of what to say. "Anyway, it's good that you're alright. To be able to defeat a Titan Ape at this age, Lang Lei, you've absolutely achieved something that is unprecedented and will likely never be repeated."

"Ah, repelled?" Lang Lei feigned modesty, focusing his attention on Xiao Wu. "No, I couldn't stop that attack and accidentally killed the opponent. I also absorbed a spirit ring while I was at it, and then I rushed over."

In short, the sheer volume of information left Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and the others completely stunned...

Firstly, Lang Lei actually killed the 100,000-year-old soul beast Titan Giant Ape!

Secondly, Lang Lei also acquired a 100,000-year soul ring.

Thirdly, Lang Lei currently possesses a 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape soul bone, but has not yet absorbed it.

Instantly, the eyes of the people behind Zhao Wuji focused on the storage soul tool ring on Lang Lei's hand.

After all, Lang Lei didn't seem to have any soul bones on him, and the only thing on his body that looked like a storage soul tool was this ring.

The gazes of the group varied, even those of Zhu Zhuqing, who came from a prominent family, and Ning Rongrong, who had enjoyed privileged upbringing, couldn't help but reveal longing in their eyes.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun practically had greed written all over their faces. If they weren't outmatched by Lang Lei, Lang Lei suspected they might have just come up and snatched it away, then said something like, "A Soul Master who doesn't cause trouble is mediocre."

However, Tang San and Xiao Wu's gazes were rather intriguing...

Tang San's eyes revealed contemplation and coldness, but he remained relatively calm. As the person with the most extensive knowledge of soul masters here, Tang San couldn't possibly be unaware of what a 100,000-year soul bone meant, but the other party's current demeanor...

He's probably thinking about how to find a reason to take the soul bone from Lang Lei once he's stronger.

If looks could kill, Lang Lei would have died a hundred thousand times over.

At this moment, Xiao Wu's pupils were bloodshot, and her gaze was like that of a ferocious beast that would devour its prey, as if she might pounce on Lang Lei at any moment and start a fight.

Moreover, the other party was trembling all over at this moment, and Lang Lei had reason to suspect that if he were not unsure of Lang Lei's strength, Xiao Wu might not hesitate to leave the group to find the Azure Bull Python Daming to avenge the Titan Giant Ape Erming.

To Lang Lei's surprise, this rogue rabbit actually restrained itself today and didn't come up to fight him directly.

However, Tang San didn't notice Xiao Wu's unusual behavior at this moment. Was it a coincidence, or was it deliberately orchestrated by "someone"?

Of all the people present, Zhao Wuji was probably the most composed. Although the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape Soul Bone was arguably one of the most suitable for him, he still knew that the other party had just saved them. Putting aside whether he could defeat Lang Lei, who had fought a 100,000-year-old soul beast, taking advantage of their vulnerability would feel like repaying kindness with enmity.

Besides, he wasn't blind; there were two Soul Masters behind Lang Lei that he couldn't even see through!

"What, judging from your expressions, you want the soul bone of the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape that I just obtained?" Lang Lei looked at Oscar and Ma Hongjun, whose expressions were the most obvious, with a half-smile.

These two are arguably the easiest to handle among everyone, although they are the same for Lang Lei.

At this point, they were of average mental age, had no special background, and no special advantages...

Dong Ningrongrong needs to consider the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

If Zhu Zhuqing is harmed, the Star Luo Empire, for the sake of its so-called royal face, might take action.

The same applies to Dai Mubai.

Tang San's biggest backer was taken care of by Lang Lei, but he still had his titled Douluo uncle Tang Xiao and aunt Tang Yuehua behind him, and he himself was a transmigrator.

Xiao Wu has a Azure Bull Python behind her, although using it will likely force her to leave human society.

Lang Lei himself is his own background, possessing the combat power of a Title Douluo, and is followed by two dragon girls who can easily defeat Limit Douluos.

And then there's Little Gretchen... It just goes to show that on the Douluo Continent, all beings are equal.

As soon as Lang Lei finished speaking, Li Huo and Xuan Bing turned their gazes to Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

The two men instantly shuddered and shook their heads repeatedly.

"I'm sorry, the students were ignorant." Zhao Wuji slapped the two of them twice and apologized to Lang Lei.

Lang Lei smiled and nodded, then took out the 100,000-year-old Titan Ape skeleton.

The soul bone shimmered with an alluring light, drawing everyone's attention to it.

Xiao Wu could no longer hold back. She broke free from Tang San's grasp and rushed towards Lang Lei, who was holding the soul bone.

"You'll pay with your life!"

Enraged, Xiao Wu abandoned her self-reference as "Sister Xiao Wu" and lunged at Lang Lei with her long legs, looking like a desperate fugitive tempted by money.

"Calm down!" Zhao Wuji was genuinely surprised that one of his students was so reckless and greedy, and he didn't react for a moment.

"Bang!"

Almost instantly, Xiao Wu was trampled under Lang Lei's foot.

Lang Lei held little Gretchen in one hand and a blunt sword in the other, the tip of which was pointed at Xiao Wu's neck.

Meanwhile, the torso of the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape was being supported by Lang Lei's soul power, floating beside him.

"Xiao Wu!" Tang San's eyes widened, and he rushed forward without hesitation.

"boom!"

"Don't disturb the young master." Li Huo used his flames to trap Tang San a few steps away from Xiao Wu, but he couldn't get any closer.

The terrifying flames scorched Tang San's skin, causing him immense pain.

"Senior Zhao, your students have truly broadened my horizons!" Lang Lei revealed a triumphant smile.

Everything was as expected.

Plan in place!