In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

Everyone's attention was drawn to her, unconsciously converging towards the opening of the door.

At that moment, she felt almost unreal, appearing infinitely tall and imposing in everyone's eyes.

Even Lan Si couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Such a wonderful woman, what a pity. If only she hadn't gone mad..."

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Chapter 231 Reunion with Bibi Dong

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Lan Si opened his mouth and took the soul beast meat. While chewing, he laughed and said, "Of course, I'm not stupid. That old bastard Ning Fengzhi only values ​​Tang San's talent of twin martial souls. He wants to use you to make Tang San hate the Spirit Hall and nip the risk in the bud."

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"I just didn't expect that I would suddenly appear out of nowhere. I bet he's secretly laughing now, feeling smug about his scheming. He thinks he not only stirred up my and Tang San's hatred for the Spirit Hall, but little does he know, I, Lan, have already become the son-in-law of the Spirit Hall."

As he spoke, Lan Si pulled Qian Renxue into his arms.

"If that old bastard Ning Fengzhi heard you say that, he'd be so angry he'd faint. Tang San already has an irreconcilable hatred for my Spirit Hall, but let's not go into that for now. Now he's actually using the Distraction Control Technique and the Melting Technique to aid the enemy. He's supporting you, the Spirit Hall's little son-in-law." Lying in Lan Si's arms, Qian Renxue stretched out her slender white fingers and pressed them against Lan Si's brow.

"This is what they call trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead." Lan Si grabbed Qian Renxue's hand and lowered his head to kiss her.

Because the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had already defeated Shrek Academy in the first round of the preliminary rounds, Lan Si did not go to the Great Soul Arena for the next two days. Instead, he focused on studying the Distraction Control Technique and the Ring Fusion Technique.

He knew the saying that you can't get fat in one bite, so he didn't try to do two things at the same time. For him, this Soul Master Competition was enough to do three things at once. Therefore, he first cultivated the Distraction Control Technique to the level of Three Apertures Exquisite Heart, and then began to study the Fusion Ring Technique.

His fourth soul skill, Azure Lotus Sword, is incredibly powerful. It's a technique that gathers all his power and concentrates it into a single point to break through an entire area. It possesses not only unimaginable penetrating power but also extremely strong cutting force. It was with this move that he managed to cut through the Blue Silver King's Blue Silver Barrier, despite a significant difference in cultivation level, and escape.

In addition, the Azure Lotus Sword can also be used as a hand blade, just like Qian Renxue's Sacred Sword. It also contains both extreme cold and extreme heat attributes. Once you are hit by it, even if it is just a scratch, the feeling of being struck by both ice and fire will be unforgettable.

Now that he has obtained the method of fusion rings, if he were to release the soul power that he could release when using his first three soul rings' output skills at the same time and add it to his fourth soul skill, the power would be unimaginable.

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three days later.

Lan Si didn't leave the hotel until all the Soul Master academies had completed the first round of preliminary rounds and the second round of preliminary rounds for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament had begun.

Today marks the start of the second round of the preliminary rounds. When the Royal Academy's second team arrived at the Great Soul Arena, they immediately sensed that something was amiss.

It seemed that more eyes were being cast at Lan Si, and the vast majority of those eyes were from women.

Zhu Zhuqing instinctively sensed danger, grabbed Lan Si's arm with both hands, and tucked her into her unfathomable Somali trench while glaring at the women around her who were trying to get close to Lan Si, displaying the behavior of a kitten guarding its food.

Lan Si and Ye Lingling could only manage a wry smile, while the remaining seven soldiers from the original second team could only lower their heads, feeling both envy and fear towards Lan Si. They knew exactly what they should and shouldn't look at; in the past, anyone who dared to linger on Zhu Zhuqing's chest for more than a second had been beaten until they had black eyes.

Unlike Lan Si and his group, who were the center of attention, Shrek Academy was much quieter. The team uniforms, plastered with advertisements in a dingy green, had been taken off and replaced with the most inconspicuous black ones. Tang San, in particular, didn't come at all, clearly still reeling from the blow of a few days ago. Only the Shrek Five Monsters and nine other team members—Tai Long, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Jiang Zhu—were present.

It's worth mentioning that Qin Ming, the former leader and mentor of the Royal Academy of Heaven Dou, also came. After leaving the Royal Academy of Heaven Dou, he joined Shrek Academy with Flander and Zhao Wuji, and is now the leader and mentor of the Shrek team.

Qin Ming seemed to have noticed them as well, and stopped with the Shrek group.

"Teacher Qin Ming." Lan Si had no conflict with Qin Ming and had even received his help during their time with the Royal Fighting Team. So, upon seeing Qin Ming, she naturally led the Royal Fighting Team 2 members to greet him.

"Ah Si, Lingling, and Zhu Qing, it's been a long time. I never expected you guys to join the second team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. My junior brothers were beaten pretty badly by you guys a few days ago." Qin Ming smiled. He didn't hold any grudge against Lan Si because of the match three days ago. In his opinion, in a battle of spirits, losing is losing and winning is winning, and there's no need to let personal feelings get in the way.

To hold a grudge against someone simply because you lost a battle would be far too petty.

"Teacher Qin Ming, you won't blame me, will you?" Lan Si asked with a smile.

Qin Ming smiled and shook his head. "How could that be? In a battle of soul masters, there's no such thing as not losing. If you could win every single one, that would be too unrealistic. The world of soul masters is full of hidden talents; you're bound to encounter an opponent eventually. But if it were you, perhaps you could make it a reality."

"Then thank you for your kind words." Lan Si nodded, skipping over the previous topic and pretending not to know: "By the way, where is Tang San? Why haven't I seen him?"

"Tang San, he..." A hint of hesitation flashed across Qin Ming's eyes. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Wu's sweet voice suddenly rang out from behind him, "Hmph, how dare you ask what's wrong with Third Brother? It's all your fault. Third Brother has locked himself in his room by himself for three days without eating or drinking."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu's eyes reddened, and tears welled up. The other Shrek Academy members also glared at her. However, after Lan Si gave them a look, everyone except Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu lowered their heads.

"That can only be blamed on his poor mental fortitude. Even if he doesn't lose to me now, he will eventually lose to someone else. As the saying goes, a short pain is worse than a long one. I made him realize early on that there are always people better than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. You should be thanking me." Lan Si shrugged slightly.

"You..." Xiao Wu was so angry that she couldn't speak. At this moment, heaven knows how much she wanted to summon Da Ming and Er Ming from the Star Dou Great Forest and smash Lan Si into mincemeat.

Seeing that the two sides were about to clash again, Qin Ming quickly stopped them, "Alright, Xiao Wu, we should go now. Ah Si, Ling Ling, Zhu Qing, see you again sometime."

As he spoke, Qin Ming led the Shrek group away.

Watching Qin Ming's departing figure, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that this Teacher Qin Ming is quite a nice person. Compared to the Shrek group, he's worlds apart."

"Hmm." Lan Si nodded slowly. He never considered himself a good person. But Qin Ming was one of the few characters in the original story without any flaws. He had the personality of a kind-hearted person.

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Chapter 232 Bibi Dong's feelings were ultimately not conveyed.

—Wait ten minutes—

"Brother Tang San, please don't be in a hurry. What I'm about to say is what I'm about to say." Qian Renxue said, "Your father, as the youngest Title Douluo in the entire continent, has always been my idol. I only heard about him by chance from a royal retainer. It seems that the reason your father retired back then was related to the Spirit Hall."

"How did the Spirit Hall get involved again?" Tang San was very puzzled. Although under Yu Xiaogang's years of relentless teaching, he had long since lost all goodwill towards the Spirit Hall, and even harbored resentment towards it.

However, according to Titan, the patriarch of the Power Clan, his father was born into the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the world, and was known as one of the two Title Douluos of the Clear Sky Sect. Such a powerful being, backed by the number one sect, ended up in a secluded mountain village, working as a pathetic blacksmith, drinking cheap liquor and living a life of debauchery. Even if the Spirit Hall was powerful, could they have driven his father to such a state?

Qian Renxue stopped keeping everyone in suspense and repeated almost everything that had been said in the original work.

From Qian Renxue's words, Tang San gleaned two key points. First, his father's retirement was forced by the Spirit Hall. Second, it seemed that Lan Si's grandfather's death was due to his father's actions, which led to the war between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall. The Clear Sky Sect suffered heavy losses and was forced to close its mountain, ultimately resulting in the death of Lan Si's grandfather.

Tang San's expression was cold as he turned to glare at Lan Si and said, "Is this why you've targeted me time and time again?"

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Lan Si sneered: "Your words are laughable. Don't tell me I've never admitted to having any connection with that guy who abandoned his wife and children. You? Are you even worth me targeting? It seems like every time you feel like I'm targeting you, it's because you can't accept defeat during a spirit battle."

"I told you long ago, don't be so arrogant and take yourself too seriously. You always act like it's okay for me to hit you, and it's wrong for you to fight back. Nobody will tolerate your bad habits. Do you think I have to stand in the ring and not fight back, letting you beat me up, before I'm considered not targeting you?"

"Tang San, you are truly disappointing. Just like your shameless self-proclaimed master, Yu Xiaogang. He misleads students all day long. A level 29 piece of trash, his arrogance is as deep as his inferiority complex. I still clearly remember when I got my first spirit ring, he told me to absorb something... yes, absorb a ninety-year-old spirit power sacred tree, to go for the support type. If I had listened to him back then, would I have grown to where I am now?"

"And his so-called ten core theories are utterly ridiculous. I won't even mention that most of them are plagiarized from previous works. He even proposed something like 'There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters'? According to him, how many people across the continent are stuck at the level of soul master for life because their martial soul talent is too poor, or even unable to cultivate at all? Are they all useless?"

"Since that's the case, I think Yu Xiaogang himself is a piece of trash. He actually has the audacity to spout the ridiculous theory that one cannot break through level 30 before the age of 20, and therefore cannot break through for life. My father's talent may not be that great, but he broke through to Soul Venerable at the age of 24 before he died."

"And do you really think the people around you respect your teacher that much? Calling him a so-called master? If it weren't for you and Flander, would they even bother with Dai Mubai and his group from Shrek Academy?"

After Lan Si finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi, who was sitting to the side, also looked surprised. He did not expect that Lan Si had such a grudge with Yu Xiaogang and Tang San and his disciples.

But this is for the best.

Since Grandpa Lan died at the hands of the Spirit Hall, it was destined that he could not have any connection with the Spirit Hall.

Now they are at odds with Tang San and Yu Xiao, who come from the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect respectively. It's impossible for them to side with them.

As for the Star Luo royal family, that's even more impossible. The Star Luo royal family's second prince's fiancée was snatched away by Lan Si.

Lan Si now only has one path left: to seek refuge with the Heaven Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The Heavenly Dou Royal Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School rely on each other. No matter which side he leans towards, it will be beneficial to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"You..." Tang San was furious, and with a crack, he smashed the teacup in his hand, splashing tea everywhere.

Qian Renxue frowned, easily dodging the splashed tea as she possessed strength comparable to a Title Douluo. However, Ning Fengzhi, a support-type Soul Master still lost in thought and lacking any offensive capabilities, wasn't so lucky; he was directly splashed in the face with Tang San's tea.

Lan Si ignored Ning Fengzhi and stood up to continue his provocation: "What do you mean, 'you'? What, you want to make a move? Do you really think that I held back against you time and time again because I didn't dare to touch you? Are you made of clay? If it weren't for your father, Haotian Douluo, I would have crippled you long ago at the Soto City Great Soul Arena."

"They say dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and rats beget rats sons who know how to dig holes. I just don't understand how Haotian Douluo, who was so wise all his life, could have such a useless son like you. You become discouraged at the slightest setback, and instead of cultivating and improving yourself, you spend your days thinking about playing tricks and scheming against Yu Xiaogang. You're a complete coward. I even considered you a rival once. Now, you've faded into obscurity."

Coward...coward...coward...

These two words kept echoing in Tang San's ears. Tang San roared to the sky, "Ah... You are not allowed to insult my father!" Black light surged in his left hand, and his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, was ready to be unleashed.

"I insulted you, how did that insult your father? You're so angry you want to fight, at least come up with a plausible reason. Tell me, besides relying on your father's connections, what else can you do? You disagree?" Lan Si stood up, activating level ten taunt, and beckoned, saying, "Come here..."

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Ning Fengzhi could no longer remain calm and summoned Sword Douluo by telepathy.

"I'll kill you..." Tang San leaped towards Lan Si.

Lan Si's lips curled slightly, and he activated his powerful Flash skill, instantly teleporting behind Tang San and kicking him in the back.

At this critical moment, Sword Douluo appeared between Lan Si and Tang San, grabbing Tang San's left hand as he was about to release the Clear Sky Hammer, and blocking Lan Si's right leg kick with his other hand.

boom...

The instant Sword Douluo blocked Lan Si's right leg, a circle of pale white ripples rose in the air, instantly overturning tables and chairs and scattering tea everywhere.

Sword Douluo was secretly astonished. Such strength and speed! If I hadn't appeared in time, this boy named Tang San would have been seriously injured with a single blow.

Tang San was equally shocked. He glanced back at Lan Si and Sword Douluo, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his forehead. He was filled with lingering fear; he had acted too impulsively, committing a cardinal sin in warfare. If Sword Douluo hadn't stopped him, perhaps...

Chapter 233 Yu Xiaogang is courting death

—Wait ten minutes—

After a series of boastful acts, just like in the original story, Tai Long was beaten black and blue by Tang San and went home to find his father, Dali Wang.

After witnessing Tang San's advancement to Soul Master, the Shrek Five all gathered around, showering him with praise.

Tang San first comforted the worried Xiao Wu, then asked the question he was most concerned about: "By the way, it's been over a year since we last met. I wonder how much everyone's strength has improved?"

Upon hearing this, everyone introduced themselves one by one.

Dai Mubai spoke first, "I am level 42, and I obtained my fourth soul ring in eight months. I have to thank the immortal herb you gave me, which allowed me to break through level 40 directly after breaking through level 39. Otherwise, I might not have been able to break through the level 40 bottleneck now."

Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "I'm level 36."

Oscar chimed in, "Little San, thanks to your Blood Ginseng, I've reached level 38. During the time you were gone, I leveled up three more times. I feel like my cultivation speed is faster than before."

Ma Hongjun chuckled, "Third Brother, I'm level 37 too. Almost catching up with Xiao Ao."

Upon hearing that only Dai Mubai among the four had advanced to the Soul Master level, Tang San frowned and asked Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, what level is your soul power?"

"I'm level 39 now," Xiao Wu said with a smile.

“Level 39? During the Soul Master Competition, Xiao Wu might be able to reach level 40, but three Soul Masters are far from enough.” This thought flashed through Tang San’s mind. After thinking for a moment, his gaze swept over everyone, lingering on Ma Hongjun and Oscar, before finally settling on Yu Xiaogang. After a slight hesitation, he suddenly said, “Teacher, perhaps I have a way to help Xiao Ao and Fatty break through to Soul Master before the Soul Master Competition. With Xiao Wu’s upcoming breakthrough, the Shrek Academy team will suddenly have five Soul Masters.”

Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up. "Could it be that you've found the immortal herb?"

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, the others' eyes lit up as well, watching Tang San with curiosity and anticipation. After all, they had already experienced the effects of the immortal herb—the feeling of rapidly increasing strength without any side effects was hard not to be addicted to.

"No." Tang San shook his head, reaching into the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist. One was black, the other red, and two gleaming soul bones came into view.

"A soul bone?!" The crowd's spirits, which had been low because Tang San hadn't found the immortal herb, suddenly soared again. However, after hearing what Tang San said next, everyone except Oscar and Ma Hongjun instantly lost interest. The reason was simple: they didn't think much of it.