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

"I must say that this old guy had a good plan, but his mistake was overestimating himself. However, I am magnanimous and have decided to give you a chance, a chance to defeat the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

As he spoke, Lan Si flashed several times and returned to the rest area of ​​the Heaven Dou Royal Academy amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd.

Before leaving the arena, while everyone was distracted, he didn't forget to put Tang San's broken Eight Spider Soul Bone into his soul tool.

Since his trip to Soto City and witnessing Tang San's Eight Spider Lances, Lan Si had vaguely sensed his own Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances beginning to stir. Now, the stirring was even more intense. It was quite clear; it seemed as if the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances were yearning for Tang San's external spirit bone. Therefore, he decided to test it out after the competition.

"Ah Si, are you alright?" As soon as Lan Si appeared, Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling came to greet her. Ye Lingling didn't even ask whether Lan Si was injured or not, and immediately activated her healing light.

Lan Si shook his head, glanced at the arena, and then said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Zhuqing, the rest is up to you. There's no need to be polite with them."

"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded emphatically, and in a flash, she appeared in the center of the competition arena.

The entire drill ground erupted in an uproar.

From the direction of Blazing Academy, Vice Captain Huo Wu, seeing this situation, stood up and stomped her foot, saying with some dissatisfaction, "What's going on? Those cowards from Shrek Academy are clearly too scared to go on stage, so why change to someone else now? It's pointless."

Yawen Bar

"Perhaps it's because of that rumor," Huo Wushuang chimed in from the side.

"Rumors? What rumors?" Huo Wu sat down again, looking puzzled.

"As Lan Si distinguished himself in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, his deeds gradually became known to the world. Rumor has it that Lan Si's girlfriend, Zhu Zhuqing, was once the fiancée of Dai Mubai, the captain of Shrek Academy. Dai Mubai's womanizing ways from a young age disgusted Zhu Zhuqing. To defy the engagement, Zhu Zhuqing ran away from home and met Lan Si. It's likely that Zhu Zhuqing intends to settle things with Dai Mubai this time." Huo Wushuang's lips twitched.

Upon hearing this, Huo Wu suddenly realized what was happening. She looked at Zhu Zhuqing on the stage, then at Lan Si, recalling the scene when Lan Si defeated her. A dangerous thought suddenly popped into her mind.

Handsome appearance, noble temperament, powerful talent, excellent mind, and combat power far exceeding that of other Soul Masters of the same level.

If she were Zhu Zhuqing, she probably wouldn't be able to resist falling for such an outstanding person.

Thinking of this, Huo Wu's cheeks flushed. Her gaze towards Lan Si was slightly lost in thought.

On Shrek Academy's side, Dai Mubai's heart was pounding with excitement. Seeing Zhu Zhuqing step onto the stage, he didn't even need the referee's prompting; he stepped directly onto the arena without the slightest hesitation.

At this moment, Dai Mubai felt that happiness had come too quickly. In the past two years, because Zhu Zhuqing had followed Lan Si, he felt like he was being cuckolded wherever he went. Every night, the scene of Zhu Zhuqing being pinned down by Lan Si and galloping on horseback would appear in his mind, making him unable to sleep at night. He was tormented both mentally and physically.

To his utter surprise, the other party actually came to him of their own accord. How could he not be excited?

A cruel smile appeared on Dai Mubai's face. He looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a gloomy expression and said coldly, "I think Lan Si has been blinded by victory. He actually sent you up here."

In his view, when Zhu Zhuqing left a year and a half ago, her soul power was only level 29. Now, all things considered, it's only been a year and seven months. No matter how powerful Lan Si's cultivation method is, could it possibly allow Zhu Zhuqing to break through to the Soul Sect level?

Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was at most similar to Ning Rongrong's, hovering around level 37, or even better, level 35 or 36. How could she possibly be a match for the Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Dai Mubai?

Dai Mubai did not deliberately suppress his voice, and since everyone present was a Soul Master, everyone could hear him clearly.

Seeing Dai Mubai's timid and hesitant demeanor in front of Lan Si, and then his arrogant and haughty attitude after Lan Si was replaced by Zhu Zhuqing, everyone looked disdainful.

From the direction of Blazing Fire Academy, Fire Dance couldn't control her emotions and shouted, "He's not a real man." Similar comments also arose in the rest areas of other academies.

But Dai Mubai didn't care at all, because he firmly believed that history was written by the victors. As long as he defeated Zhu Zhuqing and won the victory for Shrek Academy, he could silence the critics.

"Dean, do you think Dai Laohu can beat Zhu Zhuqing?" It was Ning Rongrong who spoke. Because of Lan Si's public execution, she also had some doubts about Yu Xiaogang and didn't ask him as usual. Moreover, she subconsciously looked down on this level 29 "waste," especially after the moral blackmail—demanding she hand over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's secret Distraction Control Technique—which made her feel even more resistant.

If it weren't for Tang San, she really wouldn't want to bother with this good-for-nothing.

“It’s not clear yet.” Flander shook his head. “She conceals her aura very well. Unless you use your soul power or observe her up close, it’s difficult to judge who is better.”

Seeing that Ning Rongrong didn't ask her, the theoretical master, Yu Xiaogang frowned, but didn't say anything.

As if sensing that Yu Xiaogang was being temperamental, Flander asked appropriately, "Xiaogang, what do you think?"

"Mu Bai's soul power has reached level 42, not far from level 43, while Zhu Zhuqing was only level 29 when she left. Now, at most, she might be at level 36 or 37, which would be considered good, or even only level 35. After all, she didn't consume immortal herbs like the little monsters. With a difference of one soul ring, Zhu Zhuqing has no chance against Mu Bai." Yu Xiaogang's stiff old face revealed a profound expression, and he closed his eyes slightly, quietly waiting for Flander's praise.

But after waiting for a long time, no one responded, because everyone at Shrek, including Flander, was frozen in place, their mouths agape in an "O" shape.

P.S.: Second update

Chapter 186 Overwhelming Strength

"You have one minute to summon your Martial Soul. The match will officially begin in one minute."

As soon as the referee finished speaking, a chilling aura erupted, and Dai Mubai was the first to summon his White Tiger Martial Soul. Two yellow and two purple rings—undoubtedly the best configuration.

In contrast, Zhu Zhuqing remained calm and composed in the face of the oppressive aura emanating from Dai Mubai. With a casual wave of her hand, the oppressive aura from Dai Mubai instantly dissipated. A faint purple light enveloped Zhu Zhuqing's entire body, and she instantly became possessed by the Netherworld Cat.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple—four dazzling halos rose one after another from beneath Zhu Zhuqing's feet. But for some reason, even though both of them had the same optimal soul ring configuration, Zhu Zhuqing's fourth soul ring was so dazzling.

"This...how is this possible? You were only level 29 when you left, and only a year and a half has passed. How could you..." Sensing Zhu Zhuqing's soul power fluctuations, which were clearly stronger than his own, and that dazzling fourth soul ring, Dai Mubai's face turned deathly pale instantly. He was shocked and speechless, and stood there dumbfounded.

The Shrek Academy group was equally stunned. The words "immortal herb" simultaneously surfaced in their minds, especially Ning Rongrong, whose expression was incredibly complex. The image of Tang Ritian, whom she hadn't seen for a year and a half and should have forgotten, flashed through her mind, and she was filled with regret.

Why... why did I let Tang Ritian go in the first place? If I had swallowed my pride and pestered him relentlessly, perhaps I would have gotten a share of that immortal herb. Perhaps, the two of them were already...

At the same time, she finally understood why Lan Si, who was able to fight Tang San two years ago, had become so strong.

Even Zhu Zhuqing gave her the immortal herb, so how could Lan Si, Tang Ritian's friend, not have one? Perhaps even that little girl from the Nine Heart Begonia family has one.

Point Guard Here

"Begin!" The referee gave the order, and the match officially started.

"Damn it, so what if your soul power is higher than mine? I know your Netherworld Cat Martial Soul inside and out. You are no match for me at all."

"First Soul Skill: White Tiger Protective Barrier"

Dai Mubai roared to the sky, his first soul ring transforming into a white halo that enveloped his body. He extended his ten fingers, each pointing a sharp blade, and in one swift step, he charged towards Zhu Zhuqing.

"I'll return those words to you." Zhu Zhuqing extended sharp blades from both her fingers and lunged at Dai Mubai. However, unlike Dai Mubai's barbed blades, hers were thinner and longer, and were cone-shaped.

The instant Zhu Zhuqing made contact with Dai Mubai, she ripped a claw at Dai Mubai's armpit, where the White Tiger's protective barrier was at its weakest point.

Dai Mubai showed no sign of panic, as if he had expected it, and easily dodged the attack. "I told you, I know the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul inside and out, and I've already seen through your attack pattern." While mocking him, he didn't forget to unleash a tiger claw attack.

Just when Dai Mubai thought that Zhu Zhuqing would be unable to dodge this attack and could only take it head-on, Zhu Zhuqing's figure disappeared from his sight in an extremely strange way.

In that instant, he was reminded of the scene when he fought Tang San, who had also used an extremely strange move.

"Netherworld Thrust".

"Netherworld Hundred Claws".

Before Dai Mubai could react, a cold and indifferent voice suddenly rang out behind him.

Zhu Zhuqing spun in mid-air behind Dai Mubai, countless claw-like rays tearing out of thin air. With a crack, the first Netherworld Thrust pierced through Dai Mubai's White Tiger Protective Barrier, and the second Netherworld Hundred Claws split into dozens or even hundreds of claw shadows, tearing at Dai Mubai's back.

In the blink of an eye, Dai Mubai's back was a bloody mess.

Originally, Zhu Zhuqing only needed to deliver one more blow to incapacitate Dai Mubai, but she didn't. Today, she wanted to defeat him completely while he unleashed his full power.

"A year and a half has passed, and apart from your soul power, you haven't made any progress in anything else. You seem to still be immersed in Shrek Academy's slogan 'We are monsters,' and have become unable to recognize yourself, unaware of your own capabilities." She stopped her attack, jumped back, and created a small distance between herself and Dai Mubai, speaking calmly.

"Damn it, die!" Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai flew into a rage, his third spirit ring suddenly lit up, and the White Tiger Vajra Transformation erupted. His entire body suddenly swelled up, completing the second stage of transformation after the spirit possession, and then he pounced on Zhu Zhuqing again.

"Attack left, attack right...dodge the kick...retreat..." Zhu Zhuqing strolled leisurely, gracefully and calmly dodging Dai Mubai's attacks while sneering, "You say you understand the Netherworld Cat's attack patterns, but how could I not understand the White Tiger Martial Soul's attack patterns? It's just that, with A Si's help, I've already made changes, while you are nothing...you're just a coward who's forever lost in your own world..."

As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing used her butterfly steps to move to Dai Mubai's side, leaving a scratch mark precisely on his right eye. However, because Zhu Zhuqing did not use any soul skills, and because Dai Mubai activated the White Tiger Vajra Transformation to double his defense, the scratch mark was not deep and did not damage his eyeball.

Even so, it was enough to leave Dai Mubai with a shameful scar.

"Pfft..." Seeing this comical scene, Lan Si couldn't help but laugh out loud. For some reason, Dai Mubai gave him a feeling similar to King from the anime One-Punch Man on Earth in his previous life.

"Ah Si, what's wrong?" Ye Lingling, who couldn't find anything funny, couldn't help but ask.

"No...it's nothing, I just think Zhu Qing has a bit of a wicked sense of humor," Lan Si said, suppressing a laugh.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling tilted her cute little head, her face full of question marks, completely bewildered.

"Ah..." Zhu Zhuqing's words weren't particularly hurtful, but they were extremely insulting. From childhood to adulthood, apart from Lan Si and Davis, no one had ever insulted him like that, nor in such a contemptuous tone. He had never been a good-tempered person, or rather, his temper was more volatile than anyone else's. Just because I haven't shown my teeth doesn't mean I'm some kind of pushover!

With a long roar to the sky, Dai Mubai's second soul ring lit up, unleashing a burst of White Tiger Light Wave. A milky-white ball of light appeared and charged towards Zhu Zhuqing. The result was predictable: Zhu Zhuqing used her Butterfly Step to easily dodge it.

At the same time, after learning that Dai Mubai's strength had stagnated in everything except for his soul power, Zhu Zhuqing had no intention of continuing the fight. Her third soul ring lit up, and she released her Netherworld Shadow Clone.

Zhu Zhuqing's figure split into four, and three tangible clones circled around Dai Mubai's body, simultaneously unleashing their first soul skill, Netherworld Thrust, and second soul skill, Netherworld Hundred Claws, to attack Dai Mubai.

With the help of the Butterfly Step, Dai Mubai couldn't distinguish which was his true form. He was overwhelmed and struggled to defend himself. He was beaten until blood flowed freely, and cried out in pain.

P.S.: Third update

Chapter 187 The Netherworld Terror Claw, Comparable to a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill

"Damn it, how did this bitch become so strong?"

As his injuries worsened, Dai Mubai felt his consciousness beginning to blur. Without further hesitation, he slammed his foot into the ground, leaping high into the air, his fourth spirit ring suddenly gleaming.

"Fourth Soul Skill, White Tiger Meteor Shower."

Centered on Dai Mubai's body, countless fist-sized golden orbs of light erupted, locking onto Zhu Zhuqing's figure and transforming into meteors, hurtling towards her. This was Dai Mubai's most powerful move to date. It was an area-of-effect attack, with each meteor possessing one-tenth of his own soul power. Furthermore, it had a locking function, allowing for single-target attacks through a barrage of projectiles.

Zhu Zhuqing is a speed-type Soul Master, and her defense is not outstanding. Once hit by the White Tiger Meteor Shower, she will hardly be able to resist.

At that point, wouldn't he be able to abuse us and do whatever he wants?

Just as Dai Mubai was secretly feeling smug, Zhu Zhuqing's icy voice, which sounded like a judgment, suddenly rang out, "Fourth Soul Skill, Netherworld Terror Claw."

Zhu Zhuqing crossed her arms in front of her chest, her fourth soul ring lit up, her ten finger blades turned dark gold, and she suddenly swung out her claws. A huge cross claw beam with a diameter of more than two meters appeared out of thin air, striking first and meeting Dai Mubai's clustered white tiger meteor shower.

A shocking scene unfolded: the White Tiger Meteor Shower clashed with the Netherworld Terror Claw, barely managing to hold on for a moment before being torn apart by the massive claw beam released by the Netherworld Terror Claw. The claw beam continued its relentless advance, carrying unparalleled sharpness, and forcefully attacked Dai Mubai in mid-air.

In that instant, after experiencing Lan Si's Lotus Flower technique in Soto City, Dai Mubai once again felt the threat of death. His pupils suddenly contracted, and his strong will to survive caused him to concentrate all his soul power in front of him. At the same time, he did not forget to release his first soul skill, White Tiger Protective Barrier. With the blessing of his third soul skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, his defense had reached its peak, almost no less than any defensive soul master.

Even a powerful offensive Soul Master of the same level wouldn't be able to break through easily.

However, this powerful defense, comparable to that of a defensive Soul Master, was as fragile as paper when faced with Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Terror Claw. The moment it made contact with the claw's edge, it was almost instantly torn apart. The claw's momentum did not diminish, directly blasting Dai Mubai into the air. Then, like a kite with a broken string, he left broken, bloody streaks in the air before falling heavily to the ground, unconscious.

The entire arena fell silent, a deathly stillness descending upon the surroundings. Looking at Dai Mubai, he was nowhere to be seen on the stage; he had fallen outside the arena area. Having lost consciousness, the White Tiger Vajra Transformation automatically deactivated, and the White Tiger Martial Soul, having lost its master's control, was forced back into his body.

Dai Mubai was covered in blood and scratches, especially the two crisscrossing claw marks on his arms and chest, which were so deep that the bone was visible. If it weren't for his tightly furrowed brows and his chest heaving violently as he gasped for breath, anyone who didn't know better would think he was already dead.

Because the Soul Master Competition prohibits killing, Zhu Zhuqing restrained her strength at the critical moment; otherwise, Dai Mubai would have been hard-pressed to escape with that single blow.

"Mu Bai... hurry... Jiang Zhu, Xiao Ao, quickly prepare the Healing Scepter and the Recovery Sausage!" Shrek Dean Flander shouted urgently, breaking the silence.

The others also realized what was happening and looked at Zhu Zhuqing again, their eyes filled with a hint of awe.

Among the various Soul Master teams present, Dai Mubai's strength, while not ranking among the top few, was definitely in the top ten, on par with Huo Wushuang, the captain of Blazing Fire Academy. Other notable players included Lan Si from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Feng Xiaotian from Divine Wind Academy, Yu Tianxin from Thunder Academy, Huo Wu from Blazing Fire Academy, Shui Bing'er from Heavenly Water Academy, and Tang San, also from Shrek Academy.

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