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

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Lan Si swung his sword to block.

The Gale Wings collided with the Azure Lotus Sword, creating sparks as they rubbed against each other in the air.

Twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven... Feng Xiaotian silently counted in his mind while continuously launching his attacks.

Lan Si did not use any moves, but simply relied on her physical abilities to endure it.

At this moment, Lan Si's heart was pounding violently, and a large amount of soul power was gathering. Lan Si clearly felt that the bottleneck of level 48 soul power had loosened.

Thirty, thirty-one... When Feng Xiaotian's Gale Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes reached the thirty-first strike, Lan Si's body began to strain due to the passive defense. He slowly retreated, his feet scraping the ground, creating two deep furrows in the arena.

Outside the competition venue, the crowd watching the match, who had expected to witness a fierce battle, were all puzzled to find that Lan Si was only on the defensive.

Seeing this scene in the rest area of ​​Blazing Fire Academy, Huo Wu's eyes reddened, and she was so angry that she almost cried. She cursed inwardly, "Damn it, am I really that annoying and bothersome to him? Is he so eager for me to be with Feng Xiaotian?"

Noticing the tears welling in her younger sister's eyes, Huo Wushuang asked with concern, "Sister, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing. That guy hasn't fought back at all. I'd love for him to lose to Feng Xiaotian. He'll regret it someday." Huo Wu wiped away her tears and said something surprising.

Huo Wushuang was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lan Si in the arena, then at her younger sister, her face filled with disbelief, and she exclaimed in shock, "Sister, could it be that you...?"

As the two were talking, Feng Xiaotian had already stacked up to the thirty-sixth consecutive strike. He roared, "Gale Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Strikes. Defeat!"

The moment the thirty-sixth consecutive strike made contact with the Azure Lotus Sword, Lan Si could no longer hold on. His feet plowed through the ground as he was sent flying backward at high speed, shattering the ground in his wake and leaving two long trenches in the arena. He flew straight out of the arena.

Just when everyone thought Lan Si was about to be knocked off the field, his eyes, which had turned pitch black due to the Azure Lotus Domain transformation skill, suddenly turned dark blue, and a terrifying aura, like that of an ancient demonic beast, burst forth from Lan Si's body.

For a fleeting moment, the audience saw Lan Si's black hair turn ice blue, and blue lightning seemed to flash across her body.

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By gripping the ground with his feet, Lan Si abruptly stopped his retreat. He spread his arms to the sides, still holding the Azure Lotus Sword in his right hand, and leaned back, stopping in a position that defied the law of universal gravitation, less than a centimeter from the boundary line of the competition area.

"Soul power breakthrough." At this moment, almost all Soul Masters whose Soul Power exceeded level 30 and who could sense the fluctuations of Soul Power stood up.

Flander, who was from Shrek, was even more unable to control his emotions and exclaimed in shock, "Level 48!"

Yu Xiaogang's soul power was only level 29, placing him among the lowest-ranking individuals present. He only knew that Lan Si had caused a great commotion, but didn't know the specifics of what he had done. Hearing Flander's words, he asked in surprise, "Flander, what did you say?"

"Lan Si's soul power has just broken through to level forty-eight." Flander swallowed hard, and considering Lan Si's age, who seemed to be only a little over fourteen, he became even more horrified. Perhaps in the near future, he would become an unprecedented fifteen-year-old Soul King.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale instantly. Among those present, all those who could participate in the competition were elites of the Soul Master world. On the day of the competition, after Lan Si's public execution, almost everyone knew that Yu Xiaogang had once tried to make Lan Si absorb the Soul Power Sacred Wood to pursue the path of a support-type Soul Master, saying that he was misleading others.

In the days to come, the more outstanding Lan Si became and the more famous he became in the Soul Master world, the more people would say that he was misleading others. At that time, the image of a master that he had worked so hard to create would be almost completely ruined.

Apart from Yu Xiaogang, the rest of the Shrek members also looked rather unwell.

Dai Mubai, in particular, was almost bursting with rage. Level 48! Level 48! Even Davis was probably no more than that.

In his view, these things should have belonged to him. If Tang Ritian hadn't stolen the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum that should have belonged to him, then today, the one breaking through to level 48 in soul power might have been him, Evil-Eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai.

"Is this your purpose? To use me to seek a breakthrough in soul power?" On the arena, Feng Xiaotian's face was slightly pale as he stared at Lan Si, who was still leaning back, with a look as if he were looking at a monster. He did not launch another attack. After using four soul skills and the Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes of the Gale Wolf in succession, his soul power was almost exhausted, and he was simply unable to fight anymore.

"Not entirely." Lan Si slowly stood up, a faint smile on his lips. "I did want to experience your Gale Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes. I must say, it is indeed very powerful, at least much stronger than that guy over there who only knows how to use opportunistic tricks. If we were at the same cultivation level, I might not be able to withstand it."

At this point, Lan Si glanced at Tang San, then continued to Feng Xiaotian, "However, I feel that your Gale Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes seem to be unsatisfying. I suggest that you try to improve it after the Soul Master Competition ends."

“You’re right. My Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes of the Gale Wolf are indeed not yet perfect.” Feng Xiaotian let out a long sigh, revealing a relieved expression, and said with a wry smile, “Lan Si, you are very powerful, truly powerful, so powerful that it’s almost despair-inducing. You’ve surpassed all of us, truly becoming unattainable. Perhaps what you said about Huo Wu is indeed just wishful thinking on my part. From today onwards, I will be myself again and then do my best to catch up with you. Just wait for me ahead of you.”

After saying that, Feng Xiaotian walked out of the competition venue with unsteady steps.

Lan Si was stunned. Could this guy be cool for more than three seconds?

The match ended, and Feng Xiaotian honored the bet, leading Shenfeng Academy to forfeit the game. Tiandou Royal Academy emerged victorious in the final round.

Sixteen matches in the qualifying rounds, sixteen consecutive wins. Among all thirty teams, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy ranked first, achieving the best ranking in the Heavenly Dou Empire division.

Shenfeng Academy ranked second, Leiting Academy third, Tianshui Academy fourth, Chihuo Academy fifth... Shrek Academy, having been crippled by Lan Si earlier, despite its accumulated strength, ultimately tied for fifteenth place with Meng Yiran's Beast Academy due to too many forfeit attempts, just barely making it into the next round.

The qualifying rounds have concluded successfully, and next up is the grand final. The grand final will be held in the sacred land of Soul Masters: Wuhun City.

Chapter 287 The Greatest Troll in Douluo Continent: Blazing Sun Douluo

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As the saying goes, those who associate with the Tang dynasty often apply double standards, and those who associate with the Mohists often become corrupted. If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

Over the past two years, Ning Rongrong's mind has been deeply poisoned by Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and others from Shrek Academy. In her eyes, Lan Si has become a villain who insults teachers, harms Xiao Wu, steals other people's fiancées, and so on.

His disgust and hatred for Lan Si had reached its peak.

As expected, upon hearing Lan Si ignore her, Ning Rongrong immediately bristled before Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue could speak, "What, didn't you see me?"

"Oh... Miss Ning, I'm sorry, you were standing behind me, I didn't really notice you." Lan Si said indifferently, her words utterly infuriating.

“You…” Ning Rongrong’s face flushed red. Was he implying that she had no presence?

Before Ning Rongrong could finish speaking, Ning Fengzhi immediately stopped her, "Rongrong, don't be rude."

"Dad." Ning Rongrong's eyes reddened, her large, watery eyes revealing innocence. This was the second time her father had scolded her because of Lan Si.

Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, "Alright, didn't you want to go catch up with your former classmate Zhu Qing? Go ahead."

Ning Fengzhi felt a sharp pain. The reason he had brought Ning Rongrong over was to ease the tension between the two and perhaps even find an opportunity to bring them together. He never expected that their first meeting would be so hostile.

Seriously, is Lan Si really that hateful in her precious daughter's eyes? It seems like Lan Si has never offended her. Why is she so furious?

"Yes." Ning Rongrong replied, her beautiful eyes scanning the surroundings before she found an uninhabited barracks and went inside.

Now that things have come to this, she and Zhu Zhuqing are like strangers, and there's nothing left to talk about. Rather than that, she might as well find a quiet place and enjoy some peace and quiet.

"Ah Si, Rongrong is being silly, I'm sorry you had to laugh at her," Ning Fengzhi said with a hint of helplessness.

"It's alright. After all, those guys from Shrek Academy have been repeatedly humiliated by me, and Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, that master and disciple pair, are notorious for their double standards. It's normal for Miss Ning to hate me because she's deaf and blind to such things." Lan Si shrugged nonchalantly, gave Qian Renxue a deep look, and gestured towards the stone table and chairs beside him, saying, "Uncle Ning, Brother Xue, please sit down."

The three sat down, and Ning Fengzhi asked with some curiosity, "Double standard? That's a novel term. Could you explain it?"

Lan Si explained, "The so-called double standard is using double standards in dealing with people and things. For example, Tang San and Xiao Wu, their belief is that I can hit you, but it's wrong for you to fight back. I've known them for a long time. Because I didn't have much contact with them, we lived peacefully for many years. Until two years ago, during a Soul Battle in Soto City, they lost. Losing meant getting beaten up, and that's why they hated me."

"Until the preliminaries, they lost to me again, and now they hate me to the core. They'd love to kill me at any chance. It's a good thing Tang San has such a good father, otherwise he wouldn't have enough lives to live."

At this point, Lan Si shrugged helplessly.

"Perhaps it's just a momentary impulse from a young person, don't take it too seriously." Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he was overjoyed. To him, he couldn't wait for Lan Si and Tang San to have a major falling out, because in his view, Tang San represented Haotian Douluo and Haotian Sect. The more the two of them were like this, the less likely it was that Lan Si would return to Haotian Sect.

Unfortunately, Lan Si has an irreconcilable hatred for the Spirit Hall, and the only sides he can side with are the Heaven Dou Royal Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as either side would be beneficial to him.

"Let's not talk about that. I wonder what brings Uncle Ning and Brother Xue here this time?" Lan Si changed the subject.

Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, then Ning Fengzhi said with a wry smile, "To be honest, I've come here this time with a favor to ask."

Lan Si said calmly, "Uncle Ning, please speak freely." Whether he agreed or not was none of his business.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at the open room behind Lan Si. Inside, Zhu Zhuqing was making Lan Si's bed. He said seriously, "I've heard about the girl Zhuqing beside you. Although she didn't appear in the preliminaries, she easily defeated Huo Wu, the vice-captain of Blazing Fire Academy, at the entrance of the Heaven Dou City Great Soul Arena some time ago, without either of them using their martial souls. As far as I know, she wasn't this strong before she met you. Therefore, I boldly guess that she has been under your guidance for the past year or two."

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“I think you also know that support-type Soul Masters have no offensive power. Although I am a level 79 Soul Saint, because I am a support-type, my individual combat power is even less than that of an ordinary Great Soul Master. If possible, I hope you can let Rongrong study with you for a period of time after the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.”

In reality, what he truly valued was Lan Si's terrifying speed—the ability to instantly kill a Soul Master of the same level without using his Martial Soul. With his discerning eye, it wasn't difficult for him to see that it was an extremely profound skill in the use of Soul Power. Compared to Lan Si, Feng Xiaotian's so-called Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes of the Gale Wolf were far inferior.

If my precious daughter can learn it, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be rich.

Of course, it would be even better if my precious daughter and Lan Si sparked a romance during this time.

“Uncle Ning, in principle, since you taught me the Distraction Control Technique and the Ring Fusion Technique, I should pass on all my knowledge. However, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. Firstly, as you can see, Miss Ning has a prejudice against me. Even if I were willing to guide her, she might not be willing to learn. Secondly, after the Soul Master Competition, I will leave the Heaven Dou Empire to explore the continent and gain experience. I won't be back for at least three to five years.” Lan Si's face showed a troubled expression.

"Three to five years?!" A hint of disappointment flashed across Ning Fengzhi's eyes. Then he heard Qian Renxue say, "A-Si, you're going out to gain experience? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?" She had a great talent for acting and seemed to know nothing beforehand. Her originally gentle face was full of anxiety.

"I only made up my mind these past few days, and I haven't had a chance to tell you yet," Lan Si said with a smile.

Ning Fengzhi seemed oblivious to the troubled look on Lan Si's face and persisted, "Then how about letting Rongrong go on the training with you? Having another support-type Soul Master on the road will be a great help to you."

Lan Si shook his head with a wry smile. "Sect Leader Ning, you must know Zhu Qing's identity. Do you think Miss Ning will be safe with me? I think it would be better if I taught her after I return." Once the Soul Master Competition is over, I, Lan Si, will no longer have to expend my soul power to maintain this appearance. You can find me however you want, you old bastard.

Chapter 288 Karamatsu? Lan Si?

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The moment Lan Si and Tai Long exchanged blows, the entire arena fell silent.

With a cracking sound, the sound of bones breaking rang out. Tailong's entire right hand twisted and deformed instantly. Before he could even scream, Lan Si kicked him more than ten meters away, and he passed out.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Among those present were many who knew of the Mighty Ape, a martial spirit inherited from the Power Clan.

While the Mighty Ape might not be considered a top-tier martial soul, its sheer strength is unmatched. However, Lan Si, a weapon spirit master, defeated Tailong head-on with pure physical power—how could this not be astonishing?

"Damn, this guy is too freakish. Powerful martial spirit, super speed, excellent aura defense, and now even his strength is so abnormal. I'm afraid no one here can match the power of his punch just now." Seeing such an amazing scene, Feng Xiaotian, the captain of Shenfeng Academy, couldn't help but exclaim.

The others said similar things, but Yu Xiaogang, the leader of Shrek Academy, couldn't control his emotions and shouted, "Lan Si, you've gone too far. In a friendly competition, you're so ruthless. You don't deserve to be a Soul Master."

"Oh?! That's an interesting point. It seems like Tyrone was pretty ruthless just now too. So, according to you, I can only stand here and take the beating without being able to fight back. Your logic is interesting. How about I just forfeit and let the referee declare Shrek the winner?" Lan Si said with a mocking smile.

“You…” Yu Xiaogang’s face turned bright red.

"What do you mean, 'you'? The referee didn't say anything, and you, a mere level 29 trash, are barking like this. Only that idiot Tang San would take you as his master. Do you really think these students around you respect you that much? If it weren't for Tang San, ask them, would any of them even bother with you?"

Lan Si also got angry. A wicked smile suddenly appeared on his lips. He looked around, pointed at Yu Xiaogang, and used his rich soul power to announce loudly: "Since everyone is here, I'll let you all be witnesses. This Yu Xiaogang has half a level of innate soul power, and his martial soul is a pig. He usually doesn't want to reveal his real name to people, but he calls himself a master all day long."

"He takes some plagiarized theories, whose validity is unknown, and goes around swindling people. He calls them 'invincible theories.' Listen to that, invincible theories. Isn't this old guy ashamed?"

"When my soul power broke through to level ten, he claimed he would get my first soul ring, but instead he made me go down the support type and even chose some kind of ninety-year-old soul power sacred tree for my first soul ring. I didn't want to absorb it, so this old bastard simply ran away and took his good disciple Tang San to hunt for the first soul ring, leaving me alone in the Soul Hunting Forest. If I hadn't met a kind soul master, I would probably have become food for soul beasts long ago."

As soon as Lan Si finished speaking, a huge uproar erupted once again across the training ground. No one had expected that this guy who called himself Tang San's teacher would act so much like a teacher. He actually made Lan Si absorb some ninety-year-old sacred wood for his first spirit ring. If he didn't absorb it, he would just abandon him in the Soul Hunting Forest.

Think about it, if Lan Si had listened to the other party, would he still have achieved such dazzling success today? Let alone the fourth ring of the Soul Master, whether he could even become a Soul Master or survive would be unknown. You must know that the Soul Master world appears peaceful on the surface, but in reality, it is a world where people eat people.

Immediately, they all glared at Yu Xiaogang with disdain. Then they pointed and whispered among themselves.

Many even lamented that Tang San had chosen the wrong teacher, otherwise he would have lost to Feng Xiaotian even when wielding the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one weapon spirit in the world.

It wasn't just the competition to select academies; there was also a murmur of dismay on the VIP stage.

Emperor Xueye glanced at Yu Xiaogang with a hint of disdain, then turned to Ning Fengzhi and said, "Sect Master Ning, it seems that Haotian Douluo has entrusted the wrong person. What a pity that Tang San, such a genius, has actually taken such an incompetent teacher as his teacher."

Sect Master Ning smiled without saying a word, the cunning old fox offering no opinion. He glanced at Yu Xiaogang, then at Lan Si, and suddenly realized why Lan Si and Shrek Academy were so at odds. The root of their conflict lay here. If it were him, and Yu Xiaogang dared to let her daughter absorb ninety years' worth of Soul Power Sacred Wood, he probably would have wanted to kill her.