Chapter 552: Disaster!
His tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable dominance, as if he was announcing an established fact.
Lu Yu's pupils shrank slightly. Soul bone! His heart sank. The soul bone of the Thunder Sound Beast was a trophy they had obtained after experiencing life and death. It was extremely precious and enough to make any soul master crazy.
These people obviously saw their fight with the Leiyin Beast and came here specifically to rob.
His eyes swept over the six people behind the middle-aged man and noticed that one of the thin soul masters was looking at Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong with an obscene look, with an obscene smile on his lips.
"Boss, these girls are really pretty. There are many female spirit masters in the Star Dou Forest, but it's rare to see such young girls."
The skinny soul master licked his lips, a glimmer of greed flashed in his eyes, "Especially that chick from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, tsk tsk, she must be an unopened one, brothers, it's not too much to play with her, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him echoed him with low and obscene laughter, and their eyes wandered over the three women unscrupulously with undisguised malice.
Xiao Wu's face turned cold in an instant, a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes, and the dagger in her hand was slightly raised.
Zhu Zhuqing's brows were furrowed, his body slightly tense, ready to attack at any time.
Ning Rongrong was so angry that her pretty face turned red, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Shameless!"
The Seven Treasures Glazed Tower in front of her was shaking slightly, and it was obvious that she was extremely angry.
Lu Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold, an invisible murderous intent emanated from his body, and the air seemed to freeze at this moment.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said coldly: "I can give you the things, but if you dare to touch my people, the consequences will definitely not be something you can bear."
His voice was low and calm, yet it carried a kind of majesty that made people's hearts palpitate.
The middle-aged man heard this, a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes, and he slowly moved his gaze from Lu Yu to the soul bone, and said lightly: "Oh? Boy, you are quite courageous.
Hand over your soul bones, and I can consider letting you go, but do you think I will be afraid of your threat?"
There was a hint of mockery in his tone, and it was obvious that he did not take Lu Yu's words to heart.
Lu Yu's eyes were like knives, he stared at the middle-aged man without giving in, and said in a deep voice: "You can try.
I'm not warning, I'm reminding.
We are students from Shrek Academy."
His voice was sonorous and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty.
As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him straightened up, with a determined light flashing in their eyes.
"Shrek Academy?"
Hearing this, the middle-aged man raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The people behind him were also startled, obviously shocked by the name.
The reputation of Shrek Academy is well-known in the world of soul masters. It is famous for cultivating monstrous geniuses, and all the students who enter it are gifted.
More importantly, all the teachers of Shrek Academy are strong, especially the Acalanatha Zhao Wuji, who is famous for protecting his people. If they really mess with Shrek Academy, the consequences will not be something that these casual soul masters can bear.
The middle-aged man's gaze swept over Lu Yu and others again, and he noticed the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower floating in front of Ning Rongrong, and his heart couldn't help but shudder.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! This girl actually came from one of the most powerful auxiliary sects on the continent, which made him even more wary.
He originally thought that Lu Yu and the others were just lucky enough to kill the Leiyin Beast, but now it seems that their background is far more complicated than he imagined.
Especially Lu Yu, who is so young but can lead a team to kill a ten thousand year soul beast. His talent and strength must be terrifying. If there are strong men from Shrek Academy protecting him secretly, they may not even have a chance to escape if they act rashly.
"Boss, this kid must be trying to scare us!"
The skinny soul master spoke unwillingly, with a vicious look in his eyes, "So what about Shrek Academy? They are just a few ordinary students, so what if we kill them? We are brothers working together, so how can we be afraid of them?"
As soon as he finished speaking, several people behind him echoed him, apparently unable to resist the temptation of the soul bones and the three women.
"Shut up!"
The middle-aged man turned his head suddenly and glared at the thin soul master fiercely, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
The soul master shrank his neck when he was glared at and closed his mouth in dismay.
The middle-aged man looked at Lu Yu again, his eyes were somewhat complicated, and finally he said in a deep voice: "I accept the soul bone, and we will say goodbye today."
He paused, with a hint of warning in his tone, "But you better pray that I don't run into you again, otherwise, I won't be so easy to deal with."
After saying that, he waved his hand and signaled everyone to leave.
Although the thin soul master and others were unwilling, they were intimidated by the middle-aged man's majesty and could only follow reluctantly.
The seven figures quickly disappeared into the dense forest outside the cave, leaving behind a heavy silence.
Lu Yu exhaled slowly, his body swayed slightly, and he almost fell down.
Xiao Wu quickly supported him, her eyes full of worry: "Lu Yu, are you okay?"
Lu Yu waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, but his expression became more solemn.
The loss of his soul bone made him feel heavy-hearted, but what made him feel even more powerless was his own strength.
The soul power of level 38 is too weak in a place like the Star Dou Forest.
He couldn't even fight against these Soul Sect-level cultivators in front of him, let alone the truly powerful ones hiding deep in the forest, such as the group from the Star Luo Empire.
Ning Rongrong spoke angrily, breaking the silence: "These people are so infuriating! How dare they steal our soul bones and say such disgusting words!"
There was a hint of grievance in her voice and tears glistened in her eyes.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression was equally unsightly, and she whispered, "In the final analysis, it's because we are not strong enough.
Even if we were at our best, we wouldn't stand a chance against them.
Lu Yu considered this point and chose to hand over his soul bone. "
She paused, a trace of worry flashed across her eyes, "What should we do after leaving Shrek Academy? Strength is the foundation."
Zhu Zhuqing's words made everyone fall into silence.
Xiao Wu bit her lower lip, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.
Oscar and Wang Sheng looked at each other, their eyes full of bitterness.
They all understood that Zhu Zhuqing was right.
In this world where the strong are respected, if you don’t have enough strength, you will be at the mercy of others.
Lu Yu was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and slowly said: "It's over.
You can hunt again if you lose your soul bones, but you only have one life.
From now on, we must practice even harder.
If I encounter something similar again, I can avoid it once, but it won’t be so easy the second time.”
His voice was low and firm, carrying an invisible infectious power.
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, and a hint of fighting spirit was rekindled in their eyes.
They began to close their eyes and regulate their breathing, seizing the time to recover their soul power and injuries.
In a dense forest outside the cave, Zhao Wuji hid in the shadows, his eyes looking through the gaps between the branches and leaves, quietly observing everything in the cave.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.
In that situation, Lu Yu chose to endure rather than fight hard, thus saving everyone's lives. This choice was undoubtedly the right one.
In this world, the strong are respected. If you don't have enough strength, you must learn to bow to the strong, otherwise you may be killed.
Lu Yu's calmness and decisiveness made his teacher feel relieved.
"Good job, boy."
Zhao Wuji whispered to himself, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.
Beside him, Liu Erlong's figure quietly appeared, with a faint smile on her face, but her eyes always stayed on Lu Yu.
"This little guy has a good character. He knows when to advance and when to retreat. He can bend and stretch, and he is ruthless enough."
There was a hint of approval in Liu Erlong's voice, "If someone with this kind of personality can grow up, he will definitely become a giant."
Zhao Wuji was slightly stunned when he heard this, then he laughed: "Dean Liu, your evaluation is not low! However, I also think this kid has a bright future."
He turned his gaze back into the cave, but a hint of curiosity arose in his heart.
Liu Erlong has always been very critical in her evaluations, and the fact that she is so optimistic about Lu Yu shows his potential.
Zhao Wuji paused, and suddenly thought of something. He turned to look at Liu Erlong and asked tentatively, "Dean Liu, what are you looking for in Xingdou Forest this time? If you need anything, I can help you find it."
There was some concern in his tone. After all, although Liu Erlong was very powerful, it was still full of danger for her to act alone in a place like the Star Dou Forest.
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong frowned slightly, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
She was silent for a moment, shook her head, and said lightly: "No need, that's my business.
All you have to do is keep an eye on these little guys.
I will be away for a while these days, if you get into trouble, I will come back as soon as possible. "
Her voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable determination.
Zhao Wuji nodded and didn't ask any more questions, but doubts arose in his heart.
Liu Erlong's expression and tone reminded him of something Flanders had once mentioned.
That person... Could it be that Liu Erlong really came here to look for him? The Xingdou Forest is vast and boundless, with soul beasts running rampant. Finding a person is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
What's more, it is unknown whether that person is still in the forest or still alive.
Zhao Wuji's gaze returned to the dense forest in the distance, and a hint of deep thought flashed in his eyes.
He didn't say anything else, but just stood silently outside the cave, guarding this group of young and potential students.
Deep in the Star Forest, the dense tree canopy blocked out the sun, and the sunlight could only shine through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The air was filled with the scent of moist earth and a faint smell of blood.
Lu Yu stood in a messy open space, holding a dagger that was flashing with cold light in his hand. Blood dripped along the blade, staining the grass under his feet red.
His chest rose and fell slightly and his breathing was a little rapid, but his eyes shone with a sharp light, like a dormant beast, ready to pounce on its next prey at any time.
After more than half a month of training, Lu Yu's strength has undergone a drastic change.
His soul power successfully broke through to level thirty-nine, and he was only one step away from becoming a Soul Master.
More importantly, his control over soul power has reached a new level, which is delicate and precise. Every bit of soul power can be perfectly mobilized by him, just like using one's arms and fingers.
He incorporated the essence of Jeet Kune Do into his fighting. His movements were as swift as the wind, his moves were fierce and sharp, and every attack was accompanied by amazing explosive power.
Even when facing a strong man at the Soul Sect level, he was not at a disadvantage at all, and was even able to gain the upper hand with his flexible body movements and terrifying attack power.
Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar and Wang Sheng behind him also reaped great rewards.
Half a month of life-and-death fighting had greatly enhanced their practical experience and their cooperation became more and more tacit, like a tempered sharp blade, unstoppable.
Three days ago, they joined forces to kill a team of six people. The captain leading them was a 48th-level Soul Sect member with strong strength, but he still died in the northwest under their siege.
In that battle, Lu Yu killed the opponent's captain with thundering means, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's swift attacks pinned down the enemy, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tower blessing made everyone more powerful, Oscar's recovery sausage and Wang Sheng's auxiliary potion ensured the team's endurance.
At that moment, they truly realized the power of teamwork.
A month later, Lu Yu led everyone deep into the Star Dou Great Forest area of 1,500 feet, and experienced countless life-and-death battles.
Not only did they kill three ten-thousand-year soul beasts, they also honed their minds and skills through the battle.
Every battle is a test of their will and strength, and every victory makes them more determined to move forward.
On this day, the sun set and the clouds in the sky were dyed a fiery red.
Lu Yu and others had just finished a fierce battle. Lying on the ground was a huge soul beast, more than five meters long, covered with dark golden scales, and exuding a terrifying oppression.
This was a 20,000-year-old soul beast that they killed together. The battle was extremely dangerous. Lu Yu was nearly hit by the soul beast's tail whip, and Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were also slightly injured. But in the end, they successfully killed it with their tacit cooperation and strong strength.
Lu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, glanced at the soul beast's body, and after confirming that it was completely dead, he said in a deep voice: "Pack up your things and prepare to leave."
His voice was calm but carried unquestionable authority.
Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng and others immediately took action.
Wang Sheng carefully removed the soul bone from the soul beast and put it into the soul guide. The others quickly sorted out their equipment and recovered their soul power and injuries.
Although they had just experienced a great battle, their movements were still orderly and they remained highly vigilant.
The Star Forest is full of dangers and any negligence may lead to a catastrophic disaster.
As night fell, the Star Dou Great Forest fell into silence, with only the occasional roar of soul beasts in the distance breaking the tranquility.
Lu Yu and others found a semi-exposed cave of thirty meters in size. The cave was dry and spacious, enough to accommodate everyone.
They lit a bonfire, the flickering flames illuminated everyone's tired but determined faces.
The whistling wind outside the cave, mixed with the rustling of leaves, seemed to be telling the antiquity and mystery of the forest.
Everyone sat around the campfire with a relaxed look on their faces.
Half a month of training left them physically and mentally exhausted, but every victory filled them with a sense of accomplishment.
