Douluo Continent: The Myriad Body of Truth and Falsehood

Chapter 39 One Life, One Defeat

Shrek Academy, Poseidon Island, Central Wooden House

Na'er moved swiftly, appearing in the courtyard in a few breaths. Her silver hair fluttered in the air, and she wore the red uniform of Shrek Academy's inner courtyard. Her clear, amethyst-like eyes looked around in confusion as she asked, "Master? Mistress?"

The courtyard was deserted, and the small pavilion surrounded by some green plants was lush and vibrant, with the tea on the wooden table still steaming.

"They've arrived." A gentle, warm voice came from inside the house, causing Na'er to turn her head.

Footsteps clattered as a very handsome man emerged from the house. He appeared to be only about twenty-seven years old, with a refined demeanor and gentle gaze. He seemed like an ordinary person, without any powerful aura emanating from him.

"Na'er, did you just leave the inner courtyard? Did you make any friends?"

With a tone of satisfaction, she marveled at Na'er's growth. The beautiful woman followed closely behind the man, her appearance clean and elegant, radiating vitality. Long, dark green hair cascaded down her back, her figure slender, her inner beauty refined, and a gentle smile graced her face.

These two are the most prominent couple in the Soul Master world: Yun Ming, the current Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, and Ya Li, the number one healing-type Limit Douluo in the world.

"Master! Mistress!" Na'er ran excitedly to the two of them, her face showing a hint of coquettishness. Apart from Tang Wulin, only these two could make her show such an expression.

Yunming and Yali doted on Na'er, not only taking her in as their personal disciple but also recognizing her as their goddaughter. Because Yali overused her healing abilities, which rendered her unable to have children, she valued Na'er, her goddaughter, very much.

"You haven't answered your master's wife's question yet," Yun Ming chuckled, at a loss for what to do with this mischievous little fellow.

Na'er hid behind Ya Li and said reluctantly, "I was just feeling a bit bored, so I went to Shrek City for a stroll."

Although Na'er respected the two of them greatly, she would not reveal Gu Yue and Bai Xu's affairs, as she had just finished lunch with them.

Yali shielded Na'er behind her, glanced at Yun Ming, and gently scolded, "You're just too nervous. Na'er wants to go out and relax, so let her go. Why are you worrying about her?"

Yun Ming retorted, "Of course! I'm just worried that one day Na'er will find someone she likes and forget about us. Then you won't be able to keep this little one."

"How could that be?"

The banter between the family of three ended there. Yunming led Na'er into the house, deep into the Golden Tree, and into the Golden Tree House built against the tree. This house was the Sea God Pavilion, the highest authority on Sea God Island.

The interior of the wooden house was simply furnished. The long wooden table on both sides, plus the main seat, could accommodate nine people. At this moment, there were no elders of the Sea God Pavilion present, only a simply dressed, slightly timid child.

He had delicate features and wide eyes, constantly looking around the golden treehouse, occasionally letting out a "Wow~" of admiration. When he saw Yun Ming and the other two arrive, he quickly composed himself and became filled with reverence and longing.

He was like a country boy who had come on a pilgrimage.

"Hello, Uncle Yunming~" the child said sweetly. Although he was not familiar with him yet, he knew that Yunming was a good person.

"Hello, Tang Jun. This is your master's wife, her name is Ya Li," Yun Ming introduced.

Upon seeing this, Tang Jun quickly bowed and greeted his master's wife.

"She is Na'er, the daughter of me and your master's wife, and also your senior sister."

Tang Jun looked up curiously, his eyes filled with Na'er's reflection. Her long, silvery-white hair and amethyst-like eyes were dazzling. He had never seen such a beautiful girl before. It was as if he had seen her for a lifetime. He stood there dumbfounded for a few seconds, then realized his rudeness and quickly bowed again, saying, "Greetings, Senior Sister!"

Na'er also looked at Tang Jun with suspicion, wondering if he had something special that his master Yun Ming could notice.

Yun Ming looked at Na'er and explained, "Na'er, we brought you here today so you could meet your junior brother."

Although Na'er didn't say it outwardly, she felt a little disappointed.

Yun Ming naturally noticed Na'er's disappointed expression, and with a smile, he squatted down in front of her, explaining, "Don't underestimate your junior brother. His martial soul is quite special. If you're not careful, even you might lose."

I don't believe it.

As Yunming and Na'er explained, Tang Jun's gaze remained fixed on Na'er. He swore he had never seen such a beautiful girl before he was six years old.

Looking at the heartwarming scene of his master, mistress, and senior sister, he felt an overwhelming sense of cherishing it. He suddenly wanted to protect this moment and protect Shrek Academy.

Before he was six years old, he had to take care of his alcoholic father, his sick mother, and his impoverished family.

But one day, everything changed after his martial soul awakened. Yun Ming, a man, descended before him like an angel, bringing him warmth for the first time.

"Let's get along well."

Finally, after being persuaded by Yunming and Yali, Na'er reluctantly greeted Tang Jun.

This was the first time Tang Jun had felt a sense of inferiority, and he hurriedly returned the courtesy to Na'er.

One month later

Lake Poseidon, Training Ground

This was an internal conflict within the sect. At this time, Na'er was only 8 years old, and Tang Jun was only 6 years old.

Na'er is at the Great Soul Master level, while Tang Jun has already entered the basics after a month of training and is a Level 12 Soul Warrior without any Soul Rings.

"Today is a battle between fellow disciples, Na'er, be careful! Don't be careless, or you might lose!"

Unlike the tense atmosphere on the training field, off the field, Yunming and Yali were filled with joy and words of advice.

"Impossible, Master, I won't lose!" Na'er was slightly displeased. She didn't believe she would lose to a level 12 Soul Master. With the Silver Dragon Spear, she could even challenge a three-ring Soul Master!

"Senior sister, please enlighten me." Tang Jun bowed respectfully, his expression solemn, and took out a gun-shaped soul tool that looked to be of a high level, at least a level seven soul tool.

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It can be seen that both Na'er and Tang Jun received Yun Ming's true teachings.

The battle begins

Na'er's fighting style was bold and unrestrained, quite unlike her delicate and petite frame. She wielded the Silver Dragon Spear and slashed, each move displaying the style of Yun Ming in her past, imbued with the intent of a spear, and charging forward without hesitation.

Tang Jun did the same; the two moved almost identically, their spear intent incredibly sharp. One slashed while the other blocked, one retreated while the other advanced, resulting in a near-equal situation.

Na'er was surprised. Logically speaking, Tang Jun should not be able to match her in strength and speed, or even be able to fight her. But now, at only six years old, he has unleashed such power and comprehended the intent of the Sky-Supporting Spear, showing extraordinary talent.

hum!

The two men faced off, spear to spear, and were evenly matched.

But the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. Suddenly, wisps of purple energy emerged from the level-seven soul tool, transforming into fine silver needles. With the force of the collision with the spear tip, the needles shot out and pierced Na'er's right arm. The purple energy then slowly seeped into her body.

Na'er was surprised and quickly put away her weapon, creating some distance, and examined the spot where the purple needle had just pierced her.

She didn't feel anything.

Then, Tang Jun's voice came explaining: "Senior sister, be careful. My martial soul is a silver needle. If someone is hit by a needle, they will definitely experience a period of low spirits and poor soul power circulation at some point in their life, which will lead to them being defeated by me, who possesses this martial soul."

Na'er felt bewildered. How could someone's martial soul be like this?

Then she activated her second soul skill. The Silver Dragon Spear shimmered with silver light, and the spear intent on it became even stronger. Just as she thrust the spear forward, she was taken aback.

For some unknown reason, the ground beneath Na'er's right foot collapsed in the training field, seemingly a trap. It was exactly the size of Na'er's foot and appeared in her path. She stepped into it without warning as she charged forward, causing her attack to falter.

With such a weakness right in front of him, Tang Jun did not attack.

"stop!"

Yun Ming had already figured out the result he wanted. He flashed to Na'er's side, seemingly with a hint of schadenfreude, and comforted her, "See? I told you we couldn't be careless."

"That's impossible! Let's try again!" Na'er was very unconvinced.

"In terms of raw strength, how could your junior brother possibly compare to you? That's due to the unique nature of his martial soul." While explaining to Na'er, Yun Ming turned to Tang Jun and asked, "Have you decided what name to give your martial soul?"

Tang Jun nodded vigorously: "This is... a defeat in one's lifetime."

(End of this chapter)