Chapter 603: Forcing yourself to step forward will bring disaster to the sect

The Shrek Academy players beside him all had solemn expressions. Wang Sheng muttered softly, "The atmosphere here is even more exaggerated than the last time we played in the preliminaries."

"There are so many people, which means our opponent this time is not a simple one."

Lu Yu narrowed his eyes and looked at the team from Tiandou Royal Academy in the distance.

The group of seven people were wearing gilded robes, their steps were in unison and their momentum was fierce. The leader was tall and slender, with a stern face and an aura of pressure between his brows that could not be ignored.

"Lu Yu, look at that guy, he feels something is wrong."

Wang Sheng frowned, lowered his voice, and pointed at the captain of the Tiandou Royal Academy. "The last time we fought them, the captain was clearly a Soul Master in his forties. How come this guy's soul power fluctuations are so strong?"

Lu Yu nodded, with doubts in his mind.

He activated his soul power and sensed carefully, and found that the captain's soul power fluctuations had reached the level of a fifty-second-level soul king, and the soul power of the other team members was also far beyond the level of the last confrontation.

“It’s not the same team.”

He whispered, a hint of caution in his tone, "Last time we played, I'm afraid we were just substitutes."

"Substitute?"

Wang Sheng's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but spit. "Good boy, Tiandou Royal Academy is hiding deep enough! This time it's a real fight."

Not far away, the members of Blazing Academy had already stepped onto the fighting arena. Their captain Huo Yao was wearing a crimson robe, and the shadow of a flaming lion was faintly visible behind him, looking very imposing.

The Tiandou Royal Academy team on the opposite side seemed unusually calm. Captain Xue Lingxiao crossed his arms over his chest, with a faint sneer on his lips.

"Game start!"

At the referee's command, Huo Yao took the lead, his spirit rings flashing, and the configuration of two yellow, two purple and one black spirit rings caused a burst of exclamations from the audience.

His flaming lion roared and pounced on his opponent, and the scorching flames made the ground of the fighting arena sizzle.

However, Xue Lingxiao just raised his hand lightly, and the five soul rings also lit up. The configuration of two yellow, two purple and one black was not inferior at all.

The martial spirit behind him was a long spear with a cold glow. When the tip of the spear shook, a cold breath suddenly filled the air.

The next moment, the gun shadow was like a dragon, piercing the flaming lion with a biting chill. The flames and the coldness collided, making a deafening explosion.

"How can it be!"

Huo Yao's face changed. His Flame Lion was actually defeated by the attack of the cold spear. The flames were suppressed by the ice and the soul power fluctuations were rapidly weakened.

The audience in the stands held their breath, staring in amazement as the players from Tiandou Royal Academy coordinated seamlessly and unleashed a series of soul skills. In just a few moments, the entire team from Chihuo Academy was defeated, and Huo Yao himself was even shot away and fell heavily off the soul fighting stage.

"Tiandou Royal Academy wins!"

The referee's voice resounded throughout the venue, and the audience erupted in thunderous applause, but Lu Yu's brows furrowed even deeper.

"too fast."

He murmured, "This strength is simply not comparable to that of ordinary academies."

Wang Sheng swallowed and whispered, "Lu Yu, do you think they're deliberately hiding their abilities? They let it slide last time, but now they're showing off their true abilities."

"possible."

Lu Yu glanced at the teams from Lanba Academy and Tiandou Academy not far away. Dai Mubai and He Zhiyun's teams also advanced. Although they won their matches easily, they were obviously reserved and did not show their full strength.

On the other hand, the Spirit Hall Elite Team, seven people stood together, their aura as powerful as a rainbow, and there was a faint fluctuation of fusion soul skills coming out. Although they seemed to be trying to cover it up, the pressure still made the surrounding teams feel fearful.

"Those guys from the Spirit Hall aren't simple either."

Wang Sheng whispered, "Look at their captain, Hu Liena, her soul power fluctuations are even stronger than Xue Lingxiao's.

Lu Yu, I'm afraid we're really going to face a tough challenge this time."

Lu Yu didn't say anything, but his eyes fell on the podium in the audience seats.

There, several powerful auras were looming, especially the aura of Yu Yuan, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. His aura was as heavy as thunder, which made people's heart palpitate.

Beside him, a middle-aged man in a green shirt had a strange aura, which seemed to be there and not there, but made Lu Yu feel a little uneasy.

"Who is that person?"

He thought to himself, "I'm afraid his strength is not weaker than Yu Yuan."

"Lu Yu, it's our turn!"

Ning Rongrong's voice interrupted his thoughts. She was wearing a long green dress and stood beside him with a smile. "Don't be dazed. We have to get on the court quickly. Don't let the opponent underestimate Shrek!"

Lu Yu came back to his senses and smiled: "Let's go, take it easy, this opponent is not strong."

The Shrek Academy competition was just as Lu Yu had expected. The opponent was an unknown academy, and the highest soul power was only level 41.

Lu Yu and his team members defeated the opponent with almost no effort by coordinating a few soul skills.

After the game, the referee announced that Shrek Academy won ten pieces of the Seven Seas King fragments and two skill rewards, but Lu Yu chose to exchange the skills for skill points for future use.

"Lu Yu, your choice is quite decisive."

Wang Sheng patted his shoulder and said with a grin, "But what can we do with these two skill points? Our soul skills are already strong enough, right?"

"It'll be useful if you keep it."

Lu Yu said lightly, but his eyes swept towards the podium in the audience seats again.

He always felt that something was wrong with today's competition. The appearance of those strong men, especially the middle-aged man in blue clothes, made him feel a faint sense of conspiracy.

"Will Spirit Hall...do something shady in this elite competition?"

He muttered to himself.

As night fell, Lu Yu and his group returned to the inn, feeling tired but somewhat relaxed.

However, as soon as I stepped into the lobby of the inn, a cold atmosphere hit me in the face.

Lu Yu's pupils shrank and he stopped abruptly to protect Ning Rongrong and Wang Sheng behind him.

"Who?"

He let out a low roar, and his soul power instantly began to circulate, with five soul rings lighting up behind him.

In the shadows of the lobby, an old man in a green cloak slowly walked out with a strange smile on his face.

His breath was as cold as a poisonous snake, and the air around him seemed to become sticky.

Ning Rongrong's expression changed, and she whispered, "Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!"

"My dear friend Lu Yu, your reputation is well-deserved."

Dugu Bo's voice was hoarse and tinged with a hint of teasing, "I came here to ask you one thing - where is the Qilin Talisman?"

Lu Yu's heart was shaken, but he remained calm on the surface: "Senior Dugu, you are joking. The Qilin Talisman has long been taken away by Senior Jian Douluo. How can I, a Soul King, be qualified to possess such a treasure?"

"Oh?"

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, a green light flickering in them, "Is that so? But I heard that the talisman can allow a spirit master to awaken their twin spirits, and it is priceless.

Lu Yu, you really don't know?"

Wang Sheng couldn't help but interrupt, "Senior Dugu, Lu Yu said he didn't take it, why are you being so aggressive?"

Dugu Bo sneered, raised his hand and waved it, and a green mist instantly spread out, forcing everyone to retreat.

He said sinisterly, "Wang Sheng, your father Wang Yuan is in my hands now. If you don't want him to get into trouble, I advise you to be honest."

"you!"

Wang Sheng's face changed drastically and he was furious, but Lu Yu held him down.

"Senior Dugu, using Wang Sheng's family as a threat is a bit too dishonest, isn't it?"

Lu Yu said coldly, but his mind was working rapidly.

He vaguely guessed that this matter might be related to Xue Douluo - the news of Jian Douluo's death and the secret of the Qilin Seal were most likely leaked by Xue Douluo.

"Aboveboard?"

Dugu Bo sneered, "I only want the seal, no matter whether it is bright or not.

Lu Yu, if you hand over the talisman, I guarantee that Wang Yuan will be safe, otherwise..."

"How else?"

A clear voice came from outside the inn, and Ning Fengzhi walked in slowly, followed by Bone Douluo Gu Rong, with an imposing manner like a mountain.

Ning Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to her father's side: "Dad, you're finally here!"

Dugu Bo's expression changed slightly, his eyes swept over Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, and he finally snorted coldly: "Sect Master Ning, your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is indeed protective of its shortcomings.

However, this Tiandou City is not your family's territory. Prince Xuexing, Emperor Xueye, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family... Humph, I want to see how long you can protect this kid. "

After saying that, he flashed and turned into a ball of green mist and disappeared into the night.

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but felt his back soaked with cold sweat.

Ning Rongrong worriedly grabbed his hand and said, "Lu Yu, are you okay? That old guy Dugu Bo is so abominable!"

"fine."

Lu Yu forced a smile, but his heart felt extremely heavy.

The news of the Qilin Talisman spread so quickly, and I'm afraid that more powerful people will come looking for us in the future.

He looked at Ning Fengzhi and said in a deep voice, "Master Ning, thank you for your help."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, his eyes filled with meaning: "Lu Yu, how about we talk for a moment?"

Lu Yu nodded and followed Ning Fengzhi to the backyard of the inn.

Ning Rongrong wanted to follow, but Ning Fengzhi stopped her with a smile: "Rongrong, don't get involved. Dad and Lu Yu have important matters to discuss."

"father!"

Ning Rongrong pouted and said coquettishly, "I'm just worried about Lu Yu!"

Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily and said jokingly, "It's true that when a girl grows up, she should help her husband before she even gets married."

"Dad! What are you talking about!"

Ning Rongrong's pretty face turned red, she stamped her feet, turned around and ran away.

In the spacious VIP room, sunlight shines through the glazed windows, casting mottled shadows on Ning Fengzhi's elegant face.

He sat upright on a rosewood chair, his fingers gently stroking a crystal clear glass cup, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, firmly fixed on Lu Yu opposite him.

There was a faint scent of sandalwood in the air, but the atmosphere suddenly became tense because of Ning Fengzhi's words.

"Lu Yu, is the matter of the Qilin seal related to you?"

Ning Fengzhi's voice was gentle yet carried an unquestionable majesty, like a spring breeze, yet concealed a sharp edge.

Lu Yu sat opposite him, his back straight, his handsome face without a trace of panic.

He chuckled, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he said frankly: "Sect Leader Ning is indeed very discerning, this matter is indeed related to me.

However, as for the specific details... I can only say that I obtained the talisman by accident, and it later fell into the hands of someone else. As for where it went, I have no idea."

Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes, staring at Lu Yu with a half-smile, and said slowly: "You know how to do Tai Chi.

However, Lu Yu, what you did was not wrong.

A treasure like the Qilin Talisman is a hot potato no matter who gets it.

The fact that you can act decisively shows that you have some courage.

only……"

He paused, his tone slightly heavy, “The whereabouts of the seal are unknown, but the news has been leaked.

Now that old fellow Gu Du Fu has decided to kill you, I'm afraid you'll be in trouble in the future."

Lu Yu's heart tightened when he heard this, but he remained expressionless. He asked tentatively, "Gudu Fu? That Titled Douluo? Why is he so obsessed with the Qilin Talisman?"

Ning Fengzhi put down the glass cup, stood up and walked to the window, with his back to Lu Yu, and said in a low and distant voice: "I am afraid you are not clear enough about the importance of the Qilin Talisman.

This talisman is not only a treasure, but also the key to awakening the Qilin martial spirit.

Those who possess it, if gifted enough, can develop a second Martial Soul! Imagine, if a Titled Douluo were to acquire a Kirin Martial Soul, their strength would multiply, and they could even challenge stronger beings at a higher level! This is why countless strong beings are crazy about it.

Lu Yu's pupils shrank slightly as his mind quickly digested this shocking information.

He already knew that the Qilin Talisman was extraordinary, but he never expected its value to be so terrifying.

No wonder people like Gu Du Fu Na would hunt him down at all costs.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Master Ning, now that you know all this, do you have any countermeasures?"

Ning Fengzhi turned around, looked at Lu Yu with a complicated look, and sighed: "Lu Yu, although my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has some background, it cannot directly intervene in the matter of the talisman.

The power behind Gu Du Fu is too great. If I force myself to step forward, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the sect.

but……"

He changed the subject, his tone becoming a little warmer, "You are a friend of my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, I will do my best to help you resolve your troubles.

But you have to walk the rest of the way by yourself.

After the elite competition, I suggest you train on your own to improve your strength.

Only by being strong can we gain a foothold in this chaotic world."

Lu Yu nodded, but a trace of doubt arose in his heart. He asked tentatively: "Master Ning, you seem to be particularly concerned about my situation. Is there any other reason?"

Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he smiled, but his tone was a bit serious: "Lu Yu, you are a smart person, and I might as well speak frankly about some things.

My daughter Rongrong has her own way to go. You are a good guy, but there are some things I hope you won't interfere with.

As for why I help you..."

He paused, his gaze far away. "Half a year ago, I broke through to become a Titled Douluo. You should have heard about this, right?"

Lu Yu was startled, then nodded: "Of course I have heard of it.

Sect Master Ning's breakthrough to the Titled Douluo level shocked the Spirit Hall and greatly boosted the status of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, becoming a legendary story."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, a hint of self-mockery on his face: "A good story? It's just luck.

Half a year ago, I was still a level 89 Contra, stuck at the bottleneck for many years.

Unexpectedly, three soul bones that were tens of thousands of years old fell into my hands unexpectedly, helping me to break through in one fell swoop.

Although this incident greatly boosted the reputation of my sect, it also attracted a lot of covetous eyes.

The Spirit Hall originally had some concerns about my sect, but fortunately I achieved a breakthrough in time, so they temporarily gave up the idea."

When Lu Yu heard this, his heart was filled with turmoil.

Half a year ago? Wasn't that my own "death"?

After that, is it time for the system to upgrade? The system once mentioned that due to the increased difficulty, the overall strength of Douluo Continent has been enhanced.

Ning Fengzhi's breakthrough is probably closely related to this.

The increased strength of each team in the elite competition is probably due to the same reason.