Douluo Continent: Lin Dong transmigrates into Huo Yuhao

Chapter 48 The Scapegoat's Destruction

The atmosphere on the field suddenly fell silent. After a moment, Mika stepped forward and said softly:

"No matter what, I lost to you. Your soul skills combined with your combat abilities are indeed stronger than mine. I'll go to the pre-selection team."

Unexpectedly, a hand suddenly reached out and stopped him. Chen An shielded him behind him and whispered:

"Forget it, I'll go to the pre-selection team. Your armor was perfected a few days ago, and you have ranged attack capabilities. The team needs you. You're stronger than me, so let Lin Dong replace me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked straight behind Xiao Hongchen. Lin Dong clapped his hands and laughed:

"Everyone, could you please listen to me? I think I should join the preliminary team instead."

Unlike the astonishment of the others, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's eyes lit up instantly. Before Meng Hongchen could speak, Xiao Hongchen excitedly said:

"Hey, Lin Dong, I knew it. You were just saying it, you wouldn't really abandon this genius."

Lin Dong's eyebrows twitched, and he suppressed the urge to beat him up, explaining softly:

"I understand now from the captain's explanation. Apart from skill, there is no difference between the preliminaries and the regulars. My goal is simply to qualify for the individual competition."

"In that case, I don't necessarily need a starting position. Besides, my soul skill is quite mentally taxing, so I don't need to take action if I encounter a weak opponent in the match."

Hearing Lin Dong's explanation, Ma Rulong smiled and nodded:

"As you said, there are only a few teams that pose a threat in the competition, and we can't rely on your soul skills forever. So, we'll have to make do with you as a preliminary team member for now."

After hearing this, Lin Dong shrugged and said calmly, "It doesn't matter. As long as I can achieve my goal, identity is not important."

"Yeah, yeah, both I and Meng are in the qualifying team. Does that mean we're inferior to them? Our qualifying team is no worse than the main team."

Hearing Xiao Hongchen's words, Ma Rulong nodded in agreement:

"Our college's situation is rather special. The other teams' qualifiers are all preparing for the next competition. Besides Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, now there's you too. The other teams' expressions should be quite interesting."

Xiao Hongchen said excitedly, "I can't even imagine how others will react when they see your explosive collaboration with this genius."

"Haha, didn't you say you were going to try to catch up with him? It seems to me you're trying to ride on his coattails."

Meng Hongchen's subtle retort caused Xiao Hongchen's smile to freeze slightly, and she immediately blushed and spoke righteously and sternly:

"Don't talk nonsense, Meng. This genius is only doing this for the academy. What do you mean by 'clinging to someone'? That's really rude of you."

Meng Hongchen simply smiled noncommittally, not bothering to argue, and turned to look at Lin Dong with a smile:

"Your ultimate ice should also have a certain amplifying effect on my Zhu Qing Ice Toad. You're now a versatile asset that everyone wants."

Lin Dong smiled faintly: "Well, I can't just give it to everyone. Alright, enough talk, let's try practicing our teamwork."

"I couldn't have gotten it."

Everyone shouted excitedly, eager to see just how strong their teamwork would be with Lin Dong's help.

Ma Rulong suddenly blurted out, "How about you take charge of the game while you're here, Lin Dong?"

Lin Dong was taken aback. The commander is the most important role in a team, usually representing the core of the team and easily seen by more people. Why would Ma Rulong be willing to give up this position to him?

Seeing Lin Dong's smile, Ma Rulong chuckled and explained:

"Your soul skill can take care of everyone on the field, and you can transmit your thoughts faster than all of us. You are undoubtedly the most suitable person for this role."

"Yes, Lin Dong, only you can handle this mission," Lin Xi echoed Ma Rulong from the side.

Lin Dong hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said:

"I'll give it a try. I'm a pretty straightforward person. I only make my choices based on the situation on the field. I don't really know much about tactics."

"That's great! Let's get started, I can't wait!"

At Ma Rulong's command, Xiao Hongchen and his sister retreated to the sidelines, and the crowd lined up in a row to begin their initial practice.

Shrek Academy, student dormitory.

Wang Dong lay sprawled on a simple single bed, burying his head in the pillow in frustration, and muttered irritably:

"Still can't do anything... Damn Dai Huabin, maybe I shouldn't have come here."

This proud little princess of the Clear Sky Sect has lost to Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill several times in the half year since she came to the academy. With her proud nature, she naturally cannot stand such a blow.

Wang Dong tossed and turned, his mind replaying the fight that had ended earlier that day. In the final moments, Cao Jinxuan had barely managed to hit Dai Huabin with the Time Lock.

If he hadn't been affected by the soul tool Zhu Lu threw at him, he would have been able to use his soul skill to defeat Dai Huabin at that time.

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Perhaps she could finally win her only victory in the past six months. Wang Dong grew increasingly angry, and couldn't help but shout out in frustration:

"What's wrong with me? Why am I so resistant to soul tools? Who's so damnable to treat me like this? I'm going to find my uncles and beat them to death!"

Spirit world.

Tang San, who had been feeling rather troubled lately, suddenly felt his eyebrow twitch. His expression darkened, and his tone became quite angry:

"How did my plan deviate so much? How could the common people of the lower realm have the ability to change my arrangements?"

"Destruction! Damn it, it must be you! You tried to ruin my grand plan, a plan that would last ten thousand years! Once I've tamed the new star in the lower realm, that will be the day you meet your end!"

While the two were putting on a show of filial piety, Lin Dong's team had already finished their first team collaboration, and Xiao Hongchen was watching everyone below with envy.

"Sigh, this genius also wants to have some fun with Lin Dong. How many times in a lifetime can one experience that feeling of being able to hit anything with perfect accuracy?"

Upon hearing his words, Meng Hongchen covered her ears, glared at him with a face full of shame and indignation, and said in a sharp voice:

"Ha! Are you secretly hiding something in your room? Listen to what you're saying! It's vulgar, low, and utterly offensive!"

The group, who had just finished training and were praising Lin Dong, were drawn over by Meng Hongchen's sharp, explosive sound and looked at the two of them with suspicion.

Xiao Hongchen quickly covered Meng Hongchen's mouth, shaking his head with an embarrassed laugh:

"No, no, we were just talking about your training. With Lin Dong around, it's really fast and accurate. Don't listen to Meng's nonsense."

Ma Rulong was also beaming with excitement, making no attempt to hide his admiration for Lin Dong, and laughed heartily:

"Of course! With Lin Dong on our side, we're guaranteed to be invincible in the team competition this time!"

(End of this chapter)