Chapter 378 Careful preparation

In the blacksmith shop, the fire was blazing and the sound of hammers hitting each other could be heard.

Tang San walked into the blacksmith shop, picked up a hammer skillfully, and began to hammer a piece of iron ore.

Every blow he made was a test of his own will and perseverance.

His eyes were firm and focused, and he wanted to put all his energy into this seemingly boring training.

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

Lu Yu returned to the academy with his second soul ring.

With a confident smile on his face, he is ready for anything.

And Tang San also made significant progress during this month of training.

His physical fitness has been greatly improved, and his hammer skills have become more and more sophisticated.

It's time to find Lu Yu for a fight.

One afternoon, the sun shone on the college playground.

Tang San and Lu Yu agreed to have a competition here.

Many students and teachers gathered around, all waiting curiously for the result of the competition.

Tang San and Lu Yu stood face to face, their eyes meeting.

There was a sense of tension and excitement in the air.

Everyone knows that this competition is not only to prove who is stronger, but also to test the results of practice over this period of time.

"let's start!"

Tang San shouted in a low voice and took the lead in attacking.

His body was as fast as lightning. He rushed to Lu Yu in an instant and punched Lu Yu in the chest.

Lu Yu reacted quickly, moving his body to the side and easily dodged Tang San's attack.

He sneered and said, "It seems that you are still too young."

Tang San was not discouraged. He turned around and attacked Lu Yu again.

This time, he used his own martial spirit, the Blue Silver Grass, to wrap the Blue Silver Grass around Lu Yu's body, trying to restrict his movements.

However, Lu Yu seemed to be prepared. He twisted his body and broke free from the restraints of the blue silver grass.

At the same time, he also released his martial soul, and a ferocious wolf appeared behind him.

"Possessed by a wolf spirit!"

Lu Yu shouted loudly, and his figure instantly became tall and mighty.

His speed and strength were greatly enhanced, and he became a real wolf.

Tang San's face was solemn, he had encountered the real...

He did not dare to be careless at all and concentrated on dealing with Lu Yu's attack.

The two of them fought back and forth, their fists whistling, and the light of their martial spirits flickered on the playground.

The students and teachers around were all watching intently, attracted by this exciting competition.

After a fierce battle, Tang San found Lu Yu's weakness.

He dodged Lu Yu's heavy punch and kicked Lu Yu on the knee.

Lu Yu's body swayed and he almost fell to the ground.

He looked pale, obviously having suffered considerable damage.

Tang San took the opportunity to launch a final attack, punching Lu Yu in the chest.

Lu Yu was knocked flying and fell heavily to the ground.

He struggled to get up, an unwilling look on his face.

I lost in this competition.

The students and teachers around cheered for Tang San's wonderful performance.

Tang San also showed a victorious smile, his efforts were rewarded.

After the competition, Tang San and Lu Yu came together.

They looked at each other with respect in their eyes.

Although they became rivals in the competition, they all knew that their friendship was not affected.

"You are strong, I lost."

Lu Yu said frankly.

Tang San smiled slightly and said: "You are not bad, but you still need to work harder."

The two smiled at each other, then turned around and left the playground.

This competition was just a small episode on the road of cultivation.

The road is still long, and we need to work harder to practice in order to go further.

Tang San and Lu Yu both practiced harder.

Their strength is constantly improving, and they are fully prepared for the upcoming Soul Master Competition.

The Soul Master Competition is a grand event in the soul master world, attracting many soul masters to participate every year.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your talents, make new friends, and learn new skills.

Tang San and Lu Yu both hope to show their talents on this stage.

In order to prepare for the Soul Master Competition, Tang San and Lu Yu both made tremendous efforts.

On the eve of the Soul Master Competition, Tang San, Lu Yu and other participating students underwent intensive preparation training.

The day of the Soul Master Competition has arrived.

Tang San and Lu Yu, as representatives of the academy, also participated in the competition.

After the competition, Tang San, Lu Yu and other participating students returned to the academy together.

It received warm welcome and praise from the college leaders and teachers.

Tang San and Lu Yu met again on the playground of the academy.

They looked at each other, their eyes full of expectation and hope.

"Lu Yu, what do you think will happen to us?"

Tang San asked.

Lu Yu smiled and said, "I don't know what will happen, but I know that as long as we keep working hard, we will be able to create our own brilliance."

Tang San nodded and said, "You are right.

Let’s do our best together!”

The two smiled at each other, then turned around and left the playground.

Yu Xiaogang smiled slightly and did not respond directly. Seeing this, Tang San turned and left.

After Tang San left, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but sigh and said, "Although he seems to be working behind closed doors, he was able to cultivate his spirit power to level 20 in just two years. He is a good candidate."

"It's a pity that his character is so bad..."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and continued, "A child who is only six years old has already learned to look at people through tinted glasses, and is eager for quick success. He chose the ten-year spirit ring as his starting point. With such a mentality, how can he achieve great success?"

However, what Yu Xiaogang and Tang San didn't know was that after Lu Yu obtained his first spirit ring, he had already cultivated his spirit power to level 20 in less than half a year.

In the following year and a half, Lu Yu had been working hard to practice the three techniques of Reverse Life Triple, Golden Light Curse and Thunder Method.

When all three techniques had reached a bottleneck and his spirit power could no longer break through level 21, Lu Yu applied to the academy to obtain a second spirit ring.

Want quick success? Although Yu Xiaogang's martial spirit theory is praised as invincible, he has practiced for most of his life and still can't break through level 30.

How could he understand Lu Yu's cultivation speed and determination?

At this time, Lu Yu had already left the Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.

This time, he did not go to the Soul Hunting Forest again, but chose another target.

Lu Yu’s second soul ring target is the thousand-year soul beast.

However, thousand-year soul beasts are extremely rare in the Soul Hunting Forest, and it is extremely difficult to find a suitable one.

Therefore, Lu Yu directly decided to obtain the second soul ring in the Xingdou Forest.

The Fasno Province is located in the southern part of the Tiandou Empire, adjacent to the Barak Kingdom and also bordering the Xingluo Empire.

In order to reach the Star Dou Great Forest as soon as possible, Lu Yu traveled almost non-stop for three days.

He also used the help of various talismans to reach the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Star Dou Great Forest, known as the paradise of soul beasts, is full of countless dangers, but it also attracts countless soul masters.

Because here, soul masters can find the soul beast that best suits their martial soul and use it as a soul ring.

Compared to the Soul Hunting Forest, a place where soul beasts are kept in captivity by the empire, thousand-year-old soul beasts can be seen everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest, even in the outermost area.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, took out a spirit-clearing talisman and stuck it on himself to relieve the mental fatigue brought on by the long journey.

Then he stepped into the forest.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San's departing back, a complicated smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

He whispered to himself: "Tang San, ah Tang San, you are indeed a genius, but your character... Sigh, I hope you can change on your path."

At this time, teacher Li Yu came over, patted Yu Xiaogang on the shoulder, and said, "Teacher Yu, don't worry too much.

Every child has his or her own path of growth, and Tang San is no exception.

Maybe he will encounter some opportunity in the future that will cause him to change his character drastically."

Yu Xiaogang nodded, but there was still a hint of worry between his brows.

He said: “I hope so.

However, speaking of character, I think of someone.

You know that Lu Yu, right? He's been making quite a fuss lately."

"Lu Yu?"

Li Yu was slightly stunned, then reacted, "Oh, you are talking about the boy who rose rapidly in the Junior Soul Master Academy? I heard that his training speed is amazing, and he has cultivated his soul power to level 20 in just two years.

This speed is even faster than Tang San's!"

"Yes."

Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice, “Moreover, he recently applied to the academy to go to the Xingdou Great Forest to obtain a second spirit ring.

Do you know what this means? "

Li Yu was surprised and said, "Going to the Xingdou Great Forest? That's the paradise of soul beasts, full of dangers! Isn't he afraid of danger?"

Yu Xiaogang smiled bitterly and said, “Of course he is afraid, but he is more afraid that his cultivation will stagnate.

Although this child is a little impatient, his determination and courage are precious. "

"Then...will the academy approve his application?"

Li Yu asked.

"Probably so."

Yu Xiaogang said, “After all, the academy also encourages students to be themselves and break through their limits.

Moreover, Lu Yu's strength is indeed qualified to venture into the Xingdou Great Forest."

At the same time, in Lu Yu's dormitory, he was packing his luggage and preparing to go to the Star Dou Great Forest.

His roommate Wang Hao came over, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Lu Yu, have you really decided to go to the Xingdou Great Forest? It's very dangerous there."

Lu Yu nodded and said firmly: "Yes, I have decided.

My soul power has been stagnant at level 20 for a long time. I must obtain a second soul ring before I can continue to break through."

"But……"

Wang Hao was still a little worried, "You go alone, what if you encounter danger?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'm fully prepared.

Also, I'm not going alone, I have some friends who will go with me."

"friend?"

Wang Hao was stunned for a moment, "When did you have friends?"

Lu Yu explained: "They are some classmates I met in college. They are also very interested in the Xingdou Great Forest, so we decided to go together."

Wang Hao was relieved and said, "That's good.

However, you still have to be careful, after all, the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest are not to be trifled with."

"I see."

Lu Yu said, “I will be careful.

Besides, I have my cards.”

As he spoke, he patted a small bag on his waist, which contained the talismans and pills he had carefully prepared.

Three days later, Lu Yu and his friends arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Standing at the entrance of the forest, looking at the dense woods in front of me and the roars of soul beasts coming from afar, my heart is filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Is this the Great Star Forest? It really lives up to its reputation!"

A burly young man said, he is one of Lu Yu’s friends, his name is Zhao Lei.

"Yes."

Lu Yu said, "This is our soul master's paradise, and it is also our goal this time."

As he spoke, he took out a map and studied it carefully.

He borrowed this map from the academy library, which detailed the topography of the Star Dou Great Forest and the distribution of soul beasts.

"let's go."

Lu Yu said, "According to the instructions on the map, we should go in this direction."

Everyone nodded and followed Lu Yu into the forest.

Carefully shuttled between the woods, always alert to the movements around.

Because here, you may encounter danger at any time.

After walking for a while, we came to an open area.

There are all kinds of exotic flowers and plants here, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance.

“It looks so quiet here.”

A young girl said, she was the only female member of the team, her name was Lin Wan'er.

"Don't be careless."

Lu Yu reminded, "Sometimes, the quieter the place, the more dangerous it is."

As soon as he finished speaking, suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the grass not far away.

Immediately afterwards, a huge soul beast rushed out from the grass.

"It's the Iron-Armored Rhino!"

Zhao Lei exclaimed, "Everyone be careful!"

The Iron-Armored Rhino is a power-type soul beast, its entire body covered in thick iron armor and possessing extremely strong defensive capabilities.

Moreover, its attack power should not be underestimated. Once you are hit by it, the consequences will be disastrous.

Everyone quickly dispersed to avoid the attack of the Armored Rhino.

Lu Yu quickly took out a talisman and stuck it on his body.

In an instant, his speed suddenly increased, and his figure flashed like a ghost.

He quickly approached the Iron-Armored Rhino and a ball of lightning condensed in his hand.

Then, he punched out suddenly, and lightning burst out instantly, hitting the Iron-Armored Rhino's head.

The Iron-Armored Rhino let out a scream, and its huge body fell to the ground.

Its head was hit by lightning, and a large charred hole appeared.

"call……"

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief and retracted the lightning. "This Iron-Armored Rhino is indeed quite powerful. If I hadn't prepared this acceleration talisman in advance, it would have been difficult to deal with."

Everyone gathered around and looked at the fallen Iron-Armored Rhino, their eyes filled with awe.

This time, the Iron-Armored Rhino was successfully defeated thanks to Lu Yu's timely action and careful preparation.

"Lu Yu, are you okay?"

Lin Wan'er asked with concern.

Lu Yu shook his head and said, "I'm fine.

Let's keep going, this is just the outskirts of the Star Forest, the real thing is still behind."

Everyone nodded.

During these two years, Lu Yu's cultivation has made great progress.