Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

"F...Flander!?"

Liu Erlong stood there blankly, completely lost in thought, unable to recover from the scene before her for a long time.

A tremendous shock and disbelief surged within her.

Why did Flander suddenly appear here, and with so many people at the gate of his Blue Tyrant Academy?

What she found even more unbelievable was the composition of the team of applicants in front of her.

Anyone who stepped forward was at least a Soul Emperor, and even high-level Soul Saints appeared one after another.

Such a luxurious and powerful teaching staff is something that even the top-tier, long-established schools in Tiandou City might not be able to easily recruit, let alone her ordinary academy. With its current meager financial resources, Blue Tyrant Academy simply cannot afford to hire such top experts to teach.

In an instant, the entire inner courtyard fell silent; the atmosphere was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Qin Ming, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and all the Shrek Academy students remained silent.

Everyone subconsciously assumed that the beautiful and elegant female dean was simply stunned and speechless because she was completely overwhelmed by the terrifying lineup of powerful people on their side.

Only Ao Yin knew perfectly well that the current peace was merely a superficial illusion.

Behind this seemingly simple chance encounter lies a complex and long-buried past that has been buried for over twenty years.

The dean of Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong, was not a complete stranger to Flander and Yu Xiaogang of Shrek Academy.

They were once renowned partners in the world of Soul Masters, inseparable friends who fought side-by-side across the vast continent, and old acquaintances whose lives were intertwined with love and hate. The fate and entanglements between the three were deeply intertwined, spanning most of their lives.

The story dates back more than 20 years.

At that time, Yu Xiaogang was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a top sect on the continent. His natural talent should have been one in a million, but due to the unfortunate mutation of his own martial soul, he was unable to inherit the family's orthodox legacy and was ostracized and marginalized by the clan. He suffered criticism and contempt from childhood.

Unwilling to be defined by fate, he resolutely left his hometown and devoted himself to studying all the theoretical knowledge of Soul Masters, delving into the deepest mysteries of the Soul Master system. He did not seek fame through combat prowess, but only to break through the prejudices of the world with his vast knowledge and prove his own worth.

During his travels and studies, he met Flander, a young Soul Master who shared the same passion and lofty ambitions. The two were kindred spirits and shared the same ideals, so they immediately decided to travel together and venture into the treacherous and unpredictable world of Soul Masters.

During a training expedition deep into the Soul Beast Forest to hunt Soul Beasts, the two teenagers unexpectedly met Liu Erlong, a girl with a passionate personality and exceptional talent.

The three trained together, their teamwork becoming increasingly seamless, and they unexpectedly unlocked a powerful and unique martial soul fusion skill. Relying on their excellent coordination and outstanding strength, they made a name for themselves in the world of soul masters, firmly establishing themselves and ultimately earning the resounding title of the Golden Iron Triangle, becoming a sensation.

As they grew older, the three spent every day together, and their friendship deepened, far surpassing that of ordinary companions.

Just before Flander was about to muster the courage to confess his feelings to Liu Erlong, Liu Erlong took the initiative to invite the two of them to her side and frankly revealed her true feelings. The person she had been longing for and secretly in love with was never the cheerful and carefree Flander, but the calm and wise Yu Xiaogang.

Upon learning the truth, Flanders harbored no resentment, calmly letting go of his feelings and sincerely wishing the two of them well.

Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, who are of one mind, finally decided to spend their lives together.

On a star-studded, gentle evening night, Flanders personally officiated at a simple wedding for the couple, witnessing the happy ending of his dearest friend. But just as the ceremony concluded and Flanders was preparing to quietly leave and embark on his own journey, a shocking piece of bad news suddenly arrived, shattering all the beautiful memories in an instant.

Liu Erlong also comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. In terms of bloodline and seniority, she is Yu Xiaogang's cousin.

The person I love most is actually my own blood relative!

Cruel fate struck hard, completely shattering Yu Xiaogang's spirit.

Filled with despair and utterly disheartened, he was powerless to face this misplaced love, and even less able to bear the condemnation of society and his clan. In the end, he could only choose to flee in disgrace, quietly disappearing alone and vanishing without a trace.

The once-popular Golden Trio disbanded completely, with the three going their separate ways and scattering to the ends of the earth for more than twenty years.

No one could have predicted that, as time passed and the world turned, the three of them would meet again at Blue Tyrant Academy in Tiandou City many years later.

When old friends meet again, past regrets, grievances, longing, and resentment surge up all at once, leaving one with a heart full of mixed feelings.

Flander glanced sideways, his gaze quietly fixed on the back of the crowd.

Hiding at the back of the line, Yu Xiaogang felt extremely guilty. He lowered his head, not daring to look up, his body tense slightly, and trembled uncontrollably, looking exactly like someone who had done something wrong and was ashamed to face anyone.

Liu Erlong did not rush to exchange pleasantries with Flander. Following his gaze, his eyes slowly pierced through the crowd and precisely locked onto that familiar, unforgettable figure.

A low, soft murmur escaped her lips: "Xiao Gang..."

Those two simple words almost suffocated Yu Xiaogang.

At this moment, he wished he could dig three feet into the ground and disappear completely from this courtyard to avoid this reunion that had come so many years in the making.

The Shrek Seven Devils standing to the side all looked on with curiosity, their faces showing amusement.

They had followed Yu Xiaogang for a long time and had always seen this master as calm, rational and insightful, and as steady as Mount Tai in everything. They had never seen him so flustered and embarrassed.

Everyone's curiosity was fully aroused, and they all focused their attention on Liu Erlong, full of doubts. What kind of past entanglement did this stunningly beautiful female dean have with the master and Flander that could make the usually calm master so flustered?

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard, ruffling Liu Erlong's long, black hair.

She gently smoothed the strands of hair that fell over her shoulder, her figure slender and charming, every movement exuding the unique elegance of a mature woman. Time had not diminished her beauty; instead, it had imbued her with an ultimate gentleness and allure, making her far more captivating than a naive young girl.

But even with her composure and gentleness, all her calmness crumbled the moment she saw Yu Xiaogang.

Her slender body trembled violently, and the folder she was using to register job applicants fell to the ground with a thud.

All the grievances, loneliness, longing, and resentment that had been building up in my heart for more than twenty years finally broke free of their shackles and surged forth like a dam breaking.

Hot tears streamed down her fair and delicate cheeks, releasing years of pent-up emotions.

"Is it really you... Xiaogang..."

Yu Xiaogang was deeply shaken, his Adam's apple bobbing as he was about to respond.

The next second, gentleness fades, and fury rages!

Years of suppressed resentment erupted completely, and Liu Erlong suddenly burst forth, his eyes filled with boundless rage!

"Yu Xiaogang! You scumbag! You heartless bastard!"

"You've toyed with my feelings so carelessly, aren't you smug?! Today, I'll make you pay for what you owed me back then!"

"Crimson Dragon Martial Soul, Possess!"

The crimson and dazzling soul power exploded, and the scorching aura swept through the entire inner courtyard. The Fire Dragon Martial Soul, which had been dormant for twenty years, was completely awakened and erupted at this moment!