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

Lan Si remained as dazzling as ever, with a terrifying configuration of two yellow, one purple, and one black soul rings.

At this moment, Shui Bing'er was enveloped in a hazy blue light, with a dazzling blue aura floating behind her, its brilliance slightly blurred. Under the gaze of her azure fiery eyes, Lan Si vaguely saw the shape of a phoenix. Her aura was exceptionally powerful.

Xue Wu's changes were not significant; only a faint blue light appeared around her.

The moment she summoned her martial spirit, she began to dance gracefully, and concentric circles of blue light spread out with her movements. Immediately afterward, a dark cloud appeared out of nowhere above the main arena, completely enveloping the entire area. Suddenly, a torrential downpour began to fall from the sky above the arena.

The rain poured down, and Lan Si watched the snow dance silently, making no attempt to stop it. He casually snapped his fingers, and a blue lotus, over a meter in diameter, its surface shrouded in a bluish-white flame, appeared out of thin air above his head. Instantly, the surrounding temperature soared; the raindrops, before even reaching Lan Si, were vaporized by the bluish-white flame. Even the dark clouds above Lan Si's head were burned with a large hole by the intense heat, unable to gather again for a long time.

"Are you ready?" Shui Bing'er looked up at the burned-through dark clouds, frowned slightly, and asked solemnly while inwardly marveling at the terrifying temperature of the Azure Lotus.

"You can do it anytime, just feel free to use it." Lan Si smiled faintly and gestured.

Shui Bing'er nodded, exchanged a glance with Xue Wu, and the two figures instantly embraced each other before disappearing at the same time, transforming into a blue-white pillar of light that pierced straight into the dark clouds.

The rain stopped abruptly, and the icy rain turned into snowflakes as sharp as tiny blades, dancing and swirling in the air, forming whirlpools of ice and snow that hovered above Lan Si's head.

From within the blue pillar of light, Shui Bing'er's voice rang out, "This is one of the attack modes of our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, 'Falling Snow and Ice,' be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, the icy vortex stopped spinning in place and rushed straight down in the direction where Lan Si was.

Chapter 298 The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Doomsday is Approaching

——————Updated promptly at 8 PM——————

"Alright, Xiao San, A Si, stop it. Both of you should calm down." Ning Fengzhi took out a handkerchief to wipe the tea off his face and acted as a peacemaker. "You are both from the Haotian Sect. A Si's grandfather died at the hands of the Spirit Hall, and Xiao San's father retired because of the Spirit Hall. You shouldn't be killing each other. You should unite against the outside world."

Seeing Sword Douluo appear, Lan Si knew that the fight was off. He withdrew his right leg, cupped his hands, and said, "I'm sorry, Senior Sword Douluo, Sect Master Ning, Brother Xue, I acted impulsively just now."

Sword Douluo released Tang San's right hand, nodded, and said to Lan Si, "Young man, you are very good."

After saying that, he stood next to Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi was slightly surprised. So far, besides Tang Hao, Lan Si was the first person to receive such high praise from Sword Douluo. It seemed that if he hadn't summoned Sword Uncle earlier, Tang San would have been instantly killed again. He shook his head and smiled faintly, "It's alright. It's normal for young people to be impulsive."

"It's good that you're all alright." Qian Renxue wasn't too worried; she knew Lan Si's strength well. In fact, she was more than happy for Lan Si to teach Tang San, that arrogant brat, a lesson.

Tang San also realized what was happening. He cupped his hands in greeting to Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Qian Renxue, but didn't say anything more before turning and walking out of the house. He already knew what he needed to know, and there was no need for him to stay any longer.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at the messy private room, then said to Lan Si and Qian Renxue, "Qinghe, A Si, since that's the case, we should take our leave."

He had achieved his goal for today. The reason he asked Xue Qinghe to put on this show was because he valued Tang San's twin martial soul talent, hoping to make him hate the Spirit Hall and sever any ties he might have with it.

Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected bonus: the addition of Lan Si made him also hate the Spirit Hall.

"Wait a minute, teacher." Qian Renxue called out to Ning Fengzhi.

"What's wrong?" Ning Fengzhi asked, puzzled.

“Actually, before you came, Master, A-Si mentioned to me a problem he was having with his cultivation. His first and second soul skills can control hundreds of flying knives to attack enemies, but because he can’t concentrate on controlling them, he can’t unleash their full power. So I thought of your method of controlling by distraction. Could you make an exception and teach it to A-Si? Of course, A-Si won’t accept it for nothing.” As she spoke, Qian Renxue turned her gaze to Lan Si.

A flash of blue light appeared in Lan Si's hand, and a brocade box materialized out of thin air.

Qian Renxue walked to Lan Si's side, opened the brocade box, and the unique colorful light of the soul bone immediately illuminated the entire room. "Teacher, this is a gem-like wisdom skull, mainly for illusions. Its age is about 20,000 to 30,000 years. Qinghe obtained it by chance. It was originally prepared for A Si, but because it is more suitable for support-type soul masters and illusion soul masters, A Si has never absorbed it. Therefore, I want to exchange this soul bone with you for the opportunity to learn the Distraction Control Technique."

Looking at the glowing spirit bone inside the brocade box, Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes. He realized he had underestimated this disciple; he was actually willing to give up such a precious head spirit bone for Lan Si. Although this head spirit bone was very suitable for his beloved daughter Ning Rongrong, and it tempted him greatly.

But if he accepts it, wouldn't that completely benefit Xue Qinghe, binding a genius like Lan Si to Xue Qinghe's chariot and making him forever disconnected from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

The cunning and shrewd man would never be greedy for petty gains and engage in such a losing business.

Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and said, "Qinghe, what are you saying? There's no need for the soul bone. It's just a mind control technique. Although it's a secret technique of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's useless outside. The three upper sects are closely connected. A-Si comes from one of the three upper sects and is also your brother. It's fine to pass it on to him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Si put away the soul bone and walked up to Ning Fengzhi, her two round eyes sparkling with excitement. "In that case, Uncle Ning, could you also teach me the Ring Fusion Technique?" Lan Si clearly remembered that Ning Rongrong in the original novel seemed to have used a Ring Fusion Technique similar to Huo Wu's during the Soul Master Grand Finals. It could combine the power of four soul rings together.

Ning Fengzhi's lips twitched. He had seen shameless people before, but never anyone this shameless. Just a moment ago, he was calling him Sect Master Ning, and now he was calling him Uncle Ning. He even had the audacity to ask him for guidance on the Fusion Ring Technique.

"Ahem..." Ning Fengzhi coughed lightly, agreeing with a helpless expression, "Okay, but you have to promise me you won't teach it to a second person. And the Fusion Ring technique requires someone with special talent to learn it..."

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When Ning Fengzhi came out of the teahouse, it was already noon. He boarded the carriage with Sword Douluo, feeling very depressed. He let out a long sigh and exclaimed, "This guy is really shameless. I've never seen anyone so greedy. I politely taught him the method of distraction control, but he didn't treat me like an outsider. He didn't even refuse. He directly put away the soul bone and then went further, asking me for the method of fusion ring."

Swallowing the Stars: Sign-in to Become a God

"It's truly shameless, but for some reason, I've come to somewhat like this kid's straightforward personality. At least he's much better than those who harbor malicious intentions and say one thing to your face and another behind your back." Sword Douluo revealed a rare smile.

"Uncle Jian, I feel like you're insulting me." Ning Fengzhi rolled his eyes.

"Really?" Sword Douluo paused slightly, as if he had thought of something, and then suddenly realized, "Oh. It seems you also like to scheme against people. But I'm not talking about you. I'm talking about other people. Take Tang San for example, I don't really like him. He has great talent, but his character is so despicable. Perhaps Lan Si is right, he really did follow the wrong teacher."

"That's none of our business. In short, we've achieved our goal for today, and even exceeded it." Ning Fengzhi's lips curled into a mysterious smile.

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Meanwhile, while Ning Fengzhi was rejoicing at his successful scheme, Lan Si and Qian Renxue had already returned to the Crown Prince's residence. The two closed the doors and windows, removed their disguises, and resumed their original appearances, enjoying a leisurely candlelight lunch.

"Well, A-Si, have you memorized the Distraction Control Technique and the Fusion Ring Technique?" Qian Renxue poured Lan Si a glass of red wine.

"Hmm, not bad. We should be able to achieve something before the Soul Master Competition finals. It's just that I didn't expect that old bastard Ning Fengzhi wouldn't accept the Soul Bone. It's perfect for Lingling." Lan Si picked up his red wine and took a sip. "However, it's only fair that we reciprocate. Consider it payment for that old bastard Ning Fengzhi's scheme against us."

"It seems you already know." Qian Renxue used a knife and fork to cut a small piece of soul beast meat, put it into Lan Si's mouth, and said with a smile.

Chapter 299 Deceiving Xiao Wu into Sacrificing Her (Combined Chapter of 10,000 Words)

——————P.S.: This is a long chapter of 10,000 words. Please be patient. I'm currently checking for typos and it will be released no later than 8:30 PM.————

"Lan Si?" A hint of undisguised resentment flashed in Xue Beng's eyes. He could never forget what Lan Si had done to him four months ago. It was the closest he had ever come to death in his life. Although Sun Buyu stopped him in the end, his years of living on thin ice in the Tian Dou royal family told him that the other party really wanted to kill him at that time.

He had thought countless times about taking revenge, but unfortunately, his elder brother Xue Qinghe stood behind the other party. Even if he complained to his father, Emperor Xue Ye, it was still to no avail. This was because Emperor Xue Ye also valued Lan Si highly, believing that Lan Si had reached the Soul Venerable level at the age of twelve, and his strength far surpassed that of other experts of the same level. He thought that Lan Si might become the second Title Douluo of the Heaven Dou Empire after Dugu Bo, and that he was worth winning over and even cultivating.

Finally, even his most trusted uncle, Prince Xuexing, advised him to secretly win over Lan Si, believing that such a talent would definitely be a great help in the future struggle for the throne.

At first, he had considered accepting Xue Xing's opinion, but Lan Si was completely unpredictable. Not only did she ignore him, but after returning to school from the battle with the Royal Fighting Team, she would run to Prince Xue Qinghe's residence every few days.

Sometimes they would stay for three to five days without coming out.

If it weren't for the fact that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is a man, and the rumors at Tiandou Royal Academy that Lan Si is dating Ye Lingling, people who don't know the situation would think the two are a couple or even a pair of lovers.

Now everyone in the entire Heavenly Dou City Empire knows that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe has befriended a young genius, and he has no chance of recruiting him anymore.

Thinking of this, Xue Beng was furious. Damn it! He, the fourth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, couldn't do anything to Lan Si, but he couldn't do anything to Lan Si's bunch of poor bastard friends? If he couldn't have a good time, his poor bastard friends wouldn't have a good time either. Want to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? No way!

He sneered, "You? Shrek Academy? Lan Si's friends? Lan Si is now a guest of honor of my elder brother, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and even my father, Emperor Xue Ye, values ​​him highly. You bunch of bumpkins have friends? I bet you got yours from some rumors and came here to impersonate him, hoping to freeload! Get out of here, or I'll have you thrown out."

Seeing that Xue Beng was judging people by their appearance and was clearly looking for trouble, the Shrek Academy members were immediately enraged, especially Dai Mubai. Ever since he lost to Lan Si and his fiancée, he had been holding back his anger. Now that he heard Xue Beng cursing him, he didn't care whether the other party was a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire or not. You may be a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, but I am a prince of the Star Luo Empire.

Dai Mubai immediately took a step forward and arrived in front of Xue Beng. A chilling aura burst forth instantly. Without even summoning his martial soul, white light flickered in his hand, and he angrily smashed it towards the direction where Xue Beng and the others were. From childhood to adulthood, apart from Lan Si and his older brother Davis, no one had ever dared to speak to him in such a contemptuous tone.

He wasn't a good-tempered person, or rather, he was more irritable than anyone else. Now that the avalanche had come knocking on his door, he was just looking for an outlet for his anger!

Bang! Dai Mubai first punched Xue Beng in the cheek, knocking out his front teeth. Then he summoned his martial spirit, White Tiger, and charged into the crowd where Xue Beng was, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks to vent the anger he had been building up for nearly two months because of Lan Si.

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Meanwhile, while Dai Mubai was beating up Xue Beng, Lan Si and Qian Renxue were enjoying a sweet and intimate moment together.

"Like this... and like this again..." In the courtyard, Qian Renxue held the sacred sword, and Lan Si stood behind her, guiding her hand as she practiced swordsmanship.

After one round of sword dance practice, Qian Renxue quickly learned most of it.

"Alright, that's enough for today!" Qian Renxue sheathed the Angelic Holy Sword, turned around and wiped non-existent beads of sweat from Lan Si's forehead, and said with a light smile, "I really don't know how you came up with this idea. I didn't know a sword could be used like this. I once saw the Sword Douluo, who is known as having the strongest attack power in the world, use his sword. Although his swordplay was fierce, his moves were not as outstanding as yours. Under the same conditions, without using soul power, and simply comparing themselves side by side, perhaps the two of you could put up a fight."

"Perhaps it's truly because I'm exceptionally talented," Lan Si said calmly, holding Qian Renxue's hand.

Qian Renxue blushed, rolled her eyes at him, and said coquettishly, "Fine, don't tell me if you don't want to."

As soon as she finished speaking, a carrier pigeon flew over. Qian Renxue took the note off the pigeon, read it, and handed it to Lan Si. "Here, the Shrek Academy that you asked me to have someone keep an eye on has arrived at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Just like you, they beat up my stupid little brother Xue Beng as soon as they arrived. I reckon that guy is thinking of finding someone to take revenge on those Shrek people!"

Lan Si took a look, nodded slightly, and raised his hand to summon the Azure Lotus Martial Soul. "Xue'er, I should leave now."

"Where are you planning to go?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.

"Sunset Forest, let's go retrieve something that's very important to me," Lan Si said with a smile.

"Sunset Forest is the territory of the old poison master Dugu Bo, and there are quite a few ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts in the inner area. Do you want me to send someone to accompany you?" She still needed to play the role of Xue Qinghe and could not easily leave Tiandou City.

Lan Si shook her head. "No need. Just wait here for me to come back. According to the information I got from Dugu Yan, the old poison master is not in Sunset Forest today."

"What you want, it's not with that old poison master, is it?" Qian Renxue asked with some surprise.

Lan Si nodded slightly, leaped onto the green lotus, activated the Supreme Heaven and Earth Technique, and in the blink of an eye, his figure turned into a black dot and disappeared into the horizon.

Gazing at the spot where Lan Si had disappeared, Qian Renxue frowned and murmured to herself, "What exactly was he looking for?"

Just as Qian Renxue was muttering to herself, two dark figures suddenly appeared behind her, namely the two titled Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine.

"Uncle She, go and follow behind A-Si to protect him until he returns to Tian Dou City. Remember, A-Si seems to have a strong ability to sense soul power fluctuations, so keep your distance and don't let him notice you." Qian Renxue said calmly without turning around.

"Yes, Young Master." Serpent Spear Douluo responded respectfully, and with a flash, he leaped off in the direction Lan Si had gone.

“Uncle Porcupine, that brat Xue Beng suffered such a huge loss at Shrek Academy this time, he will definitely seek revenge. Shrek has three Hun Sheng and several Soul Emperors. If nothing unexpected happens, he will ask Prince Xue Xing to ask Dugu Bo to intervene. After he leaves the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you should intercept him and try not to let him discover your identity until A Si returns to Heaven Dou City safely,” Qian Renxue continued.

"Lan Si?" A hint of undisguised resentment flashed in Xue Beng's eyes. He could never forget what Lan Si had done to him four months ago. It was the closest he had ever come to death in his life. Although Sun Buyu stopped him in the end, his years of living on thin ice in the Tian Dou royal family told him that the other party really wanted to kill him at that time.

He had thought of revenge countless times, but unfortunately, his elder brother Xue Qinghe stood behind the other party. Even if he complained to his father, Emperor Xue Ye, it was still to no avail. Emperor Xue Ye also valued Lan Si highly, believing that Lan Si had reached the Soul Venerable level at the age of twelve and that his strength far surpassed that of other experts of the same level. He thought that Lan Si might become the second Title Douluo of the Heaven Dou Empire after Dugu Bo, and that he was worth winning over and even cultivating.

Finally, even his most trusted uncle, Prince Xuexing, advised him to secretly win over Lan Si, believing that such a talent would definitely be a great help in the future struggle for the throne.

At first, he had considered accepting Xue Xing's opinion, but Lan Si was completely unpredictable. Not only did she ignore him, but after returning to school from the battle with the Royal Fighting Team, she would run to Prince Xue Qinghe's residence every few days.

Sometimes they would stay for three to five days without coming out.

If it weren't for the fact that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is a man, and the rumors at Tiandou Royal Academy that Lan Si is dating Ye Lingling, people who don't know the situation would think the two are a couple or even a couple in a brothel.

Now everyone in the entire Heavenly Dou City Empire knows that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe has befriended a young genius, and he has no chance of recruiting him anymore.

Thinking of this, Xue Beng was furious. Damn it! He, the fourth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, couldn't do anything to Lan Si, but he couldn't do anything to Lan Si's bunch of poor bastard friends? If he couldn't have it easy, his poor bastard friends wouldn't have it easy either. Want to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? No way!

He sneered, "You? Shrek Academy? Lan Si's friends? Lan Si is now a guest of honor of my elder brother, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and even my father, Emperor Xue Ye, values ​​him highly. You bunch of bumpkins have friends? I bet you got yours from some rumors and came here to impersonate him, hoping to freeload! Get out of here, or I'll have you thrown out."

Seeing that Xue Beng was judging people by their appearance and was clearly looking for trouble, the Shrek Academy members were immediately enraged, especially Dai Mubai. Ever since he lost to Lan Si and his fiancée, he had been holding back his anger. Now that he heard Xue Beng cursing him, he didn't care whether the other party was a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire or not. You may be a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, but I am a prince of the Star Luo Empire.

Dai Mubai immediately took a step forward and arrived in front of Xue Beng. A chilling aura burst forth instantly. Without even summoning his martial soul, white light flickered in his hand as he angrily smashed it towards Xue Beng and the others. From childhood to adulthood, apart from Lan Si and his older brother Davis, no one had ever dared to speak to him in such a contemptuous tone.

He wasn't a good-tempered person, or rather, he was more irritable than anyone else. Now that the avalanche had come knocking on his door, he was just looking for an outlet for his anger!

Bang! Dai Mubai first punched Xue Beng in the cheek, knocking out his front teeth. Then he summoned his martial spirit, White Tiger, and charged into the crowd where Xue Beng was, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks to vent the anger he had been building up for nearly two months because of Lan Si.

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