Chapter 241 The Champion
Not far away.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, both with bruises and swelling, lay in the pile of rubble. Upon hearing the scream, they exchanged a glance and saw the deathly stillness in each other's eyes.
"Third Brother has gone mad," Ma Hongjun murmured.
"We'll be there soon too." Dai Mubai gave a wry smile, which aggravated his wound, causing him to gasp in pain.
They were once the pride of heaven, the Shrek Seven Devils.
What about now?
A pack of stray dogs.
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Guest Room.
Lu Ming was unaware of Tang San's current miserable state, or rather, even if he knew, he would only laugh.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the group was just right, he decided to add fuel to the fire.
[Lu Tiandi]: I just startled the newcomer. To express my apology and to celebrate the auspicious beast joining the group, I'm sending out a red envelope for everyone to have some fun.
[Lu Tiandi] sent a lucky draw red envelope.
In an instant.
Whether it was Bibi Dong, who was furious, Gu Yuena, who was questioning her life, or the other members who were lurking, they all clicked on the red envelopes almost at the same time.
This is a red envelope from Emperor Lu Tian!
Even a tiny bit of what's inside could be a divine opportunity!
[Want a sweet romance] Received a red envelope.
[Poison Fairy] received the red envelope.
[My son is not a bastard] received the red envelope.
...
A series of notifications to claim the prize flooded the screen.
Lu Ming glanced at the result.
[Shuiyue'er] Obtained: 1000 Gold Soul Coins.
[Poison Fairy] Obtained: Fragment of the Myriad Poisons True Scripture.
[Your Holiness] received: Thank you for participating.
[I Don't Have a Mother] Obtained: Angelic Armor Repair Fluid (one drop).
...
[My Son Is Not a Bastard] Obtained: [Youth Preservation Pill] ×1.
Luck king!
Ah Yin stared in disbelief at the pink-glowing pill that had appeared out of thin air in her hand.
[Item Description: Youth-Preserving Pill. After consumption, it grants eternal youth, an ageless appearance, significantly enhanced charm, jade-like skin, and a natural fragrance.]
For any woman, this is simply an irresistible poison.
Even though Ah Yin is already the Blue Silver Emperor, who would complain about being too beautiful? Moreover, she now has a chance of resurrection; if she could reappear in the world in her most perfect form…
As for the son?
Ah Yin glanced at the pill in her hand.
Let's eat first and talk about it later.
[My Son Is Not a Bastard]: Thank you, group admin! This elixir is so precious! I really like it!
[Master of Yuexuan]: Ahhh! I want the Youth-Preserving Pill too! @My son is not a bastard, sister, can you share some with me? I'm willing to trade you a secret technique from the Haotian Sect!
Tang Yuehua's eyes turned red with envy in the group chat.
Although she took good care of herself, she couldn't resist the ravages of time. This anti-aging elixir was simply her Achilles' heel.
Lu Ming watched the lively chatter in the group chat, a slight smile playing on his lips.
This youth-preserving pill was just one of the worst items in his system inventory, but he didn't expect it to be so effective.
"Is it comfortable?"
Lu Ming asked softly.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong was kneeling at the foot of the bed, not slacking off at all, using her soft little hands to massage Lu Ming's calves. The pressure was just right, clearly showing that she had practiced.
"Hmm...it's alright."
Lu Ming closed his eyes and let out a comfortable nasal sound.
Xiao Wu lay beside him.
The rabbit's ears trembled slightly, and its pure and lovely face showed a hint of shyness, yet also an inexplicable determination.
She looked at Lu Ming, then slowly lowered her head.
A warm touch came over me.
Lu Ming's body tensed slightly, then relaxed completely.
The moonlight outside the window is just right.
Meanwhile, in his mind, the shock value on the system panel was fluctuating wildly.
[Tang San's despair level +9999!]
[By Bibi Dong, anger level increased by 5000!]
[Hu Liena's grievance value +2000!]
[Wang Qiu'er's curiosity level +3000!]
Lu Ming reached out and gently stroked Xiao Wu's soft hair.
"That's about it."
He was making plans in his mind.
We've pretty much exhausted the resources we had from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the auspicious beasts have already joined the fray. Next, it's time to head to the sacred place in the hearts of soul masters—Wuhun City.
After all, there were two women there who were quite angry with him, waiting for him to "comfort" them.
Outside Tiandou City, a large army was assembled.
Banners obscured the sun, and carriages and horses moved like dragons.
The qualifying rounds of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament have concluded, and the next step is to head to Wuhun City for the final competition.
The teams from each academy were clearly separated, but all eyes, intentionally or unintentionally, were drawn to the area heavily protected by the Royal Knights.
That's the location of Blue Tyrant Academy.
Or rather, it's about that man's position.
Lu Ming, dressed in white, sat on a tall horse with a languid expression.
"Young Master Lu."
A clear, crisp call broke the surrounding noise.
From Tianshui Academy, Shui Bing'er led several of her friends over. She wasn't wearing her school uniform today; instead, she wore a light blue long dress, her long, slender legs faintly visible beneath the hem.
"The journey to Wuhun City is long. If Young Master Lu feels bored, you are welcome to sit in the carriage that we are taking from Tianshui Academy at any time."
Shui Bing'er spoke frankly, her eyes sparkling with an indescribable meaning.
Huo Wu, who was standing next to her, was displeased. She tossed her long, fiery red hair and strode forward.
"Hey! Lu Ming!"
"Our carriages from Blazing Fire Academy are much more spacious! And we'll be making a fire, so we'll definitely be warmer at night than these kids playing in the water!"
Lu Ming glanced at the two beautiful women who were locked in a fierce confrontation, and simply smiled faintly.
"I appreciate your kind offer."
"However, my carriage is quite large, and I'm afraid it can't fit so many people."
Just then, a commotion arose from the corner.
That's Shrek Academy's team.
Compared to the glamorous appearances of other academies, the Shrek students looked like a group of beggars who had just escaped from a refugee camp.
Flander stood at the very front of the group, his face, which had always been shrewd and calculating, now showing only dejection and bitterness.
Dai Mubai had lost an arm, and his face was ashen; he no longer possessed the imposing presence of a prince of Xingluo.
Ma Hongjun had lost a lot of weight, and his eyes were darting around, as if he was afraid to see people.
They seemed out of place in this bustling gathering place.
Whispers and pointing from other students could be heard from time to time, and their gazes felt like needles pricking them.
"Is that Shrek Academy? How did they end up like this?"
"I heard he offended someone and was kicked out of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Later, even the Blue Tyrant Academy wouldn't accept him."
"Where's Tang San? I haven't seen that show-off Tang San."
Hearing these comments, Dai Mubai clenched his remaining fist, his nails piercing his palm.
But he didn't dare to look up.
Because he saw that person who was high above him.
Lu Ming didn't even glance at them. This disregard was more painful for them than direct humiliation.
The line began to move slowly.
Lu Ming dismounted and climbed into an extremely luxurious carriage.
Inside the carriage, thick layers of soul beast fur were laid out, and a faint incense wafted around.
As soon as Lu Ming sat down, a pair of delicate hands peeled a crystal-clear grape and held it to his lips.
"Brother, open your mouth."
Xiao Wu, wearing a pink skirt, knelt beside Lu Ming, her big eyes blinking ingratiatingly.
Lu Ming opened his mouth and ate it, then casually pinched Xiao Wu's cheek.
"Good girl."
Beside her, Ah Yin was holding a cup of hot tea. Upon seeing this scene, a hint of unease flashed across her gentle face.
She gently put down her teacup, leaned forward slightly, and her long, azure hair fell onto Lu Ming's knees.
"Master, you must be tired from your journey."
"I think this carriage is comfortable, but it's still a bit bumpy. How about Ah Yin gives you a leg massage?"
As she spoke, Ah Yin placed her well-maintained hands on Lu Ming's legs and began to massage them with just the right amount of pressure.
Xiao Wu panicked when she saw this.
How does this blade of grass know so much?
"Brother, I want to get it pressed too!"
Not to be outdone, Xiao Wu grabbed Lu Ming's arm and pressed her whole body against it.
"I'll massage your arm!"
"Ouch, be gentle, don't hurt your brother," Ah Yin scolded softly, but her tone carried the air of a mistress of the house.
"Hehe, I haven't said anything yet, why are you bothering me!" Xiao Wu made a face at A Yin.
Lu Ming leaned back on the soft cushions, enjoying the service from both sides, but he didn't feel particularly enjoyable; instead, he had a bit of a headache.
These two women haven't stopped making a fuss since they got on the bus.
at the same time.
In the procession of the Heaven Dou Empire, a carriage decorated with the royal crest moved slowly forward.
Xue Qinghe lifted a corner of the curtain, his gaze passing over the layers of guards and landing on the carriage of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
His eyes held a complex expression.
Having been in hiding for many years, Qian Renxue was confident in her keen eye for people.
But she couldn't see through Lu Ming.
It's so mysterious.
That kind of overwhelming strength that appeared out of nowhere, and that aura that seemed to control everything, were not qualities that an ordinary teenager should possess.
Just before setting off, she used the pretext of inspecting defenses to pass by the rest area of Blue Tyrant Academy.
She heard Liu Erlong arguing with Flander.
"Flander, don't even think about making a move on Lu Ming!"
"He's not someone you can mess with!"
"Do you know who his teacher is? He's someone even the Pope fears, a group of...that person's personal disciples!"
Although Liu Erlong changed his words in time, the awe he showed at that moment was definitely not feigned.
Xue Qinghe lowered the curtains.
That sir?
To command such awe from someone with a fiery temper like Liu Erlong, and to be able to teach a prodigy like Lu Ming.
Could it be...?
Is Lu Ming related to the group owner of the "Chat Group of All Realms"?
Could he even be the group leader's disciple?
Qian Renxue's heart inexplicably quickened.
If that's the case, then the value of Lu Ming is simply immeasurable.
It is even more important than the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
She touched her face. Although she was wearing Xue Qinghe's mask, the face beneath the mask was one that even she thought was perfect.
"Lu Ming..."
Xue Qinghe murmured the name, a playful smile playing on his lips.
...
At this moment, in a dark mountain cave hundreds of miles away.
The air was filled with a nauseating smell of blood.
"ah--!!!"
A piercing scream echoed deep within the cave.
Tang San was soaking naked in a blood-red pool, the water bubbling and gurgling like boiling lava.
His previously empty lower body was now covered with clusters of black fleshy buds that were writhing and growing wildly.
That kind of pain is a hundred times more intense than being slowly sliced to death.
Tang Hao stood by the pool, his hair disheveled, his eyes bloodshot, and he exuded a suffocatingly evil aura.
"Mistress, hold back."
"This is a forbidden secret technique of the Haotian Sect, combined with the methods of those evil soul masters."
"If you can get through this, your legs will grow back."
Tang San's face contorted in pain, his fingernails digging deep into the rock, drawing blood.
"I want to...I want to kill them..."
"Lu Ming… Xiao Wu…"
"Kill them all…"
In his extreme pain, he could only maintain his consciousness through this overwhelming hatred.
Looking at his son's state, Tang Hao felt a tear slide down his cheek, which was then replaced by madness.
For revenge, and to revitalize the Haotian Sect.
Becoming a god or a demon is fine.
He didn't care anymore.
...
The journey is long.
At this moment, Lu Ming's consciousness sank into the screen in his mind.
The chat group was buzzing with excitement.
[Imperial Beast]: @Emperor Lu Tian, where are you? I'm so bored in the forest.
[Imperial Beast]: I want to come find you to play! My lord said he can help me find your location!
[Silver Dragon King]: Locating...
[Silver Dragon King]: Coordinates locked: Official road from the Heaven Dou Empire to Wuhun City, currently moving.
[Silver Dragon King]: @Emperor Beast, go and bring this scourge back, or you don't have to come back at all.
[Imperial Beast]: Yay! Thank you, my lord! Brother Lu Ming, wait for me, I'll be right there!
Lu Ming stared at the screen, his lips twitching.
Gu Yuena really loves to stir up trouble.
If a mythical beast were to run out, wouldn't that create chaos?
But before he could reply, the tone of the conversation in the group suddenly changed.
[Your Holiness]: Ha, a bunch of chickens and dogs, how dare they run wild in Wuhun City?
[Your Holiness]: The champion of this Soul Master Competition is destined to belong to the Spirit Hall. And to my golden generation.
Bibi Dong had obviously seen the discussion about the competition in the group and couldn't help but come out to show her presence.
In her view, whether it was the Heavenly Dou or the Star Luo, those so-called elites were all a joke in front of the Spirit Hall team.
[The Fox's Purest Feeling]: Teacher is right! We will definitely win the championship!
Hu Liena followed closely behind.
She is currently in the Wuhun City team. Although she has not yet met Lu Ming, her pride makes her look down on everyone.
Blue Tyrant Academy?
Lu Ming does have some tricks up his sleeve, but the Soul Master Competition tests teamwork and overall strength.
Based on the group of people he brought?
[Lu Tiandi]: @Your Holiness, don't speak too confidently. Be careful not to capsize in the gutter.
[Lu Tiandi]: I'm opening a betting pool to bet on who will win this competition.
[Lu Tiandi]: I'm betting on Blue Tyrant Academy to win the championship.
After this message was sent, the group chat went silent for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, a series of messages flooded the screen.
[Little Witch]: I bet! I'm betting on Brother Lu Ming to win! I'm betting everything I have!
My cat is white and big: (This is a pun on the cat's name.)
[Want a sweet romance]: Me too! Emperor Lu is the most handsome!
[Bunny is the cutest]: Of course I win! Is there even a question?
Seeing the overwhelming support, Bibi Dong's chest heaved with anger.
Are these women brainless?
(End of chapter)