Chapter 537: The thoughts of the Xingluo royal family are not that simple!

Lu Yu's eyes flashed, and he activated his third soul skill: "Lightning Field!"

The lightning under his feet spread out, forming a lightning barrier. The meteor shower hit the barrier, exploded one after another, and turned into golden light and dissipated.

Lu Yu took advantage of the situation and rushed forward, piercing Davis' chest with the lightning spear in his hand.

Davis' pupils shrank, and his fifth soul skill was activated: "White Tiger God-killing Claw!"

He lashed out with both claws, with destructive force, and collided head-on with the thunder spear.

"boom!"

There was another loud bang, and the two figures flew backwards at the same time and hit the walls on both sides.

The hall was in a mess, the ground was cracked, and the walls were covered with scorch marks.

Lu Yu slowly stood up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes still calm.

Davis also stood up, his breath was a little disordered, but his eyes were full of fighting spirit: "Lu Yu, you really have some skills! Come again!"

"enough!"

Dai Tianfeng's voice sounded like thunder. He stood up and glanced at the two men. "This competition ends here. The two of you are evenly matched. If you continue fighting, both of you will suffer."

Lu Yu and Davis looked at each other and each restrained their soul power.

Lu Yu bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Dai."

Davis snorted coldly, turned back to his seat, but a hint of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

Dai Mubai watched this scene, and the complicated look in his eyes deepened.

After the banquet, the exchange group returned to their residence.

Lu Yu stood alone in the courtyard, looking up at the night sky, his mind filled with thoughts.

Although Davis was strong, it did not exceed his expectations. What really concerned him was Dai Tianfeng's attitude at the end of the competition - that calmness seemed to hide some greater conspiracy.

"Lu Yu, are you okay?"

Tang San's voice came from behind, and he walked over with Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.

Lu Yu turned around and smiled: "It's okay, I just consumed some soul power.

Davis is definitely not easy, but not enough for me to give my all.”

Dai Mubai frowned and said, “Lu Yu, don’t underestimate him.

Davis is my eldest brother. His White Tiger Martial Spirit has been cultivated to a very high level, and... he has the support of the Xingluo Royal Family behind him."

Lu Yu nodded, his eyes deep: "I understand.

The Xingluo royal family received us in such a high-profile manner this time, probably not just to show their strength.

Mu Bai, how much do you know about the Xingluo royal family's plan?"

Dai Mubai was silent for a moment, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes: "I have been away from Xingluo for a long time, and I don't know many things.

However, I am sure that Dai Tianfeng and Davis were not entirely welcoming of our arrival.

They appear enthusiastic, but in fact they are probably testing our bottom line."

Tang San added: "I also feel something is wrong.

The defense of White Tiger City seems loose, but there are many experts lurking in secret.

Especially at tonight's banquet, Dai Tianfeng has been observing each of our reactions."

Lu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly: "It seems that the Xingluo royal family may be planning something big.

His Highness Xue Qinghe should have noticed it, but he seems to have his own plans."

Zhu Zhuqing whispered: "All we can do now is to stay alert.

Lu Yu, your strength has already shocked them tonight, and they may pay extra attention to you next time."

Lu Yu smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "Just pay attention, I want to see what tricks they can come up with."

At the same time, in the secret room of the City Lord's Mansion, Dai Tianfeng and Davis sat opposite each other in a solemn atmosphere.

The walls of the secret room were inlaid with luminous pearls, emitting a cold light, which made the two men look gloomy.

"Father, Lu Yu's strength is far beyond expectations."

Davis said in a deep voice, with a bit of unwillingness in his eyes, "His Lightning Phoenix Martial Spirit is as powerful as a top-level Martial Spirit, and may even be stronger."

Dai Tianfeng nodded, his eyes deep: "This boy is not simple.

His spirit ring configuration may seem ordinary, but the power of each move is extraordinary.

It is no accident that the Tiandou Empire sent him here this time."

Davis frowned: "What should we do next? Continue to test, or..."

Dai Tianfeng sneered: "That's enough of the testing.

The appearance of Lu Yu may disrupt our plans, but it may not be a bad thing.

If we can win him over, it will be a great help to our Xingluo Royal Family."

"Coaxing?"

Davis' eyes flashed with surprise, "Father, he is from Tiandou and loyal to Xue Qinghe. How could he be used by us?"

Dai Tianfeng waved his hand and said in a low voice: "Loyalty is never absolute.

Anyone can be moved if there is enough interest.

Moreover, Lu Yu's background does not seem to be simple, and his relationship with the Tiandou royal family may not be as close as it seems."

Davis thought, "Father means, use his secret?"

"good."

A cold light flashed in Dai Tianfeng's eyes, "I have sent people to check Lu Yu's background.

If he really has a secret, we have leverage.

Next, you need to have more contact with him and test his bottom line."

Davis nodded, a fierce look in his eyes: “I understand, father.

I will make sure that Xingluo's stage is not a place where he can run wild as he pleases."

The next morning, Lu Yu was practicing thunder magic in the yard. Lightning flashed around him and a faint smell of burning filled the air.

Xue Qinghe walked slowly, followed by two guards, looking at Lu Yu gently.

"Lu Yu, your thunder technique has become more and more advanced."

Xue Qinghe spoke with a smile, with a hint of appreciation in his tone.

Lu Yu gathered his soul power, stood up and saluted: "Your Highness, thank you for the compliment.

Thunder magic is just a minor art, not worthy of being accepted by the elite."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand, signaling the guards to withdraw, and walked to Lu Yu alone: ​​"No need to be modest.

Your performance last night has impressed everyone in Xingluo.

I think we should talk about that.”

Lu Yu's heart trembled, knowing that Xue Qinghe was referring to the "cooperation" in the side hall yesterday.

.

He asked calmly, "Your Highness, what exactly does your cooperation mean?"

Xue Qinghe's eyes were deep and his voice was low: "Lu Yu, I know that you hold a secret that does not belong to Douluo Continent.

These secrets may be able to change the landscape of the entire continent.

I hope you can join hands with me to create a new era together."

Lu Yu's pupils shrank slightly, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

Xue Qinghe's words were far more straightforward and dangerous than he had imagined.

He was silent for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Your Highness, do you want me to hand over those skills?"

Xue Qinghe shook his head, a smile flashed in his eyes: "No, I never force anyone to do anything.

What I want is your loyalty and cooperation.

If you are willing, I can give you supreme glory and even... make you the true pillar of the Tiandou Empire."

Lu Yu sneered in his heart, Xue Qinghe’s ambition was indeed not small.

He remained calm on the surface, and said calmly: "Your Highness..."

Xue Qinghe's eyes flashed, as if he had already expected Lu Yu's refusal: "Lu Yu, you don't have to rush to refuse.

Consider my proposal carefully, there is still a lot of time and we have plenty of opportunities. "

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Lu Yu standing there alone, with a complicated light flashing in his eyes.

Xue Qinghe's proposal is both an opportunity and a trap.

He must handle it carefully, otherwise if he is not careful, he may be doomed.

At the same time, far away in the Xingdou Great Forest of the Tiandou Empire, Dugu Yan stood alone beside a deep lake, holding the poison spirit amulet given to her by Dugu Bo in her hand, her eyes firm and complicated.

She was wearing a green robe, her long hair fluttering in the wind, and her reflection on the lake showed her beautiful face, but also a bit of worry.

"Brother Lu Yu..."

Dugu Yan whispered softly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

She knew that Lu Yu was carrying out a mission in the Xing Luo Empire, and she chose to stay in the Xing Dou Great Forest to practice, not only to break through to the Soul Emperor, but also to make herself stronger enough to stand beside him.

She took a deep breath, sat down cross-legged, and slowly circulated her soul power. The shadow of the Green Phosphorus Snake King appeared behind her.

The air around the lake gradually became colder, and poisonous fog filled her body, faintly forming a protective barrier.

Her goal is to absorb a suitable spirit ring and break through to the Soul Emperor realm.

"Yan'er, you must succeed."

She muttered to herself, her eyes filled with determination.

On the other side, in the inn near Shrek Academy, Liu Erlong sat in front of the window, gazing into the distance, holding a jade pendant in her hand, her eyes full of longing.

Yu Xiaogang's figure lingered in her mind, and the feelings that had been buried for many years burned in her heart like a flame.

"Sister Erlong, are you still thinking about Teacher Yu?"

Lu Yu's voice sounded behind her.

Liu Erlong was stunned, turned around and saw that it was just an illusion.

She smiled bitterly and whispered, “Xiao Yu, you are right, I can’t escape anymore.

When you come back, I will go find Xiaogang and make everything clear to him."

She stood up, her eyes became firm: "I, Liu Erlong, have never been a coward.

Xiaogang, no matter where you are now, I want you to know that I have never given up on you. "

In the Xingdou Great Forest, Dugu Yan's training entered a critical moment.

She found a suitable soul beast - a ten thousand year old green phosphorus poisonous python, which was extremely powerful and extremely poisonous.

She successfully killed it with the suppression of the Green Phosphorus Snake King's martial spirit, and the spirit ring slowly appeared in front of her.

"It's now!"

Dugu Yan took a deep breath, his soul power surged, and he began to absorb the soul ring.

Poisonous fog surged around her, and the light of the soul ring gradually merged into her body.

Her face gradually turned pale and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but she clenched her teeth and forced herself not to faint.

At the same time, deep in the forest, a dark shadow approached quietly, staring at Dugu Yan with cold eyes.

The black shadow held a hidden weapon in his hand, emitting a cold light, and it was obvious that he had no good intentions.

In the White Tiger City of the Xingluo Empire, Lu Yu stood in the courtyard, lightning flashing in his hands, and his practice of the third level of thunder magic had begun to show results.

His aura became deeper and deeper, and the shadow of the Thunder Phoenix loomed behind him, revealing a king's majesty.

However, he felt vaguely uneasy.

The temptation from the Xingluo royal family, Xue Qinghe's proposal, and Dai Mubai's grudge made him feel that an invisible pressure was approaching.

The road ahead will be even more dangerous.

"Lu Yu, are you ready?"

Xue Qinghe's voice came from a distance, with a hint of meaning.

Lu Yu turned around, his eyes firm: "Your Highness, I am on standby at any time."

The morning in White Tiger City carries a hint of cold metallic air, as if every stone of the city wall is imbued with the martial arts spirit of the Star Luo Empire.

As the morning light breaks and long shadows are cast on the cobblestone streets, the exchange group’s residence is bustling with quiet activity.

Lu Yu stood in the courtyard, his breath turning into a light white mist in the cold air, and faint lightning flowed between his fingertips, like a tiny silver snake moving between his palms.

The third level of Thunder Magic is gradually stabilizing. Every pulse of lightning seems to be connected to his mind, turning into a living force that resonates with his soul power.

However, despite his progress in cultivation, he still felt a nagging sense of uneasiness in his heart - an intuition that told him that today's calm was just a brief illusion before the storm.

He closed his eyes, feeling the flow of soul power in his body. The shadow of the Thunder Phoenix loomed behind him, exuding a majestic aura.

Although the competition with Davis last night ended in a draw, it made him more alert to the intentions of the Xingluo Royal Family.

Dai Tianfeng's calmness, Davis's provocation, and Xue Qinghe's meaningful "cooperation"

Every suggestion reminded him that danger might be hidden in every corner of this city.

He took a deep breath, and the lightning condensed into a small lightning spear in his palm, then dissipated and turned into a wisp of green smoke.

His gaze turned to the distant city wall, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"Lu Yu, good morning."

Ning Rongrong's voice came from behind, brisk but with a hint of laziness.

She was wrapped in a lavender cloak, her hair casually scattered on her shoulders, and the firelight reflected on her face, making her look particularly soft.

Lu Yu turned around and smiled slightly: "Rongrong, you got up so early? Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Ning Rongrong curled her lips, walked to his side, and crossed her arms: "It's all because of your competition last night. It was too exciting. I was wondering what was going on with your lightning field all night.

Seriously, what's the secret of your martial spirit? Even Davis's White Tiger martial spirit is outclassed by you."

Lu Yu chuckled and avoided her questioning: “There is no secret, I just practiced more.

But you, the little princess of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, why are you starting to care about martial spirits?"

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at him, her tone a little resentful: "Humph, don't change the subject.

I just think that you are too mysterious and always hard to figure out.

Seriously, what did His Highness Xue Qinghe talk to you about yesterday? I think he seems to be particularly concerned about you. "

Lu Yu's eyes moved slightly, but his heart sank.

Ning Rongrong's sharpness exceeded his expectations, but he did not intend to reveal Xue Qinghe's proposal in its entirety.

He shook his head and said in a relaxed tone: “Nothing, just chatting about Xingluo’s situation.

Your Highness cares about the empire, so naturally he hopes that we can do more."

Ning Rongrong obviously didn't believe it, but she didn't continue to ask, she just snorted: "Forget it, if you don't want to say it, I'm too lazy to ask.

But, Lu Yu, you have to be careful.

There is something strange about Xingluo, especially Davis, who looks at you like prey."

Lu Yu nodded, his eyes deep: "I know.

The Xingluo royal family’s thoughts are not that simple.”