Qin Ming's Shock

The next morning.

After breakfast, Lu Chen took Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing directly to the exclusive training ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Team.

At this time, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the others were already waiting in the field, their expressions hiding a bit of unconcealed anticipation.

Dugu Yan saw Lu Chen walk into the training ground, her face immediately broke into a smile, and she trotted towards him with light steps.

"Lu Chen, you're finally here."

Dugu Yan maintained her charming demeanor in front of the team members and did not make any "excessive" moves.

Xiao Wu looked at Dugu Yan standing in front of Lu Chen, a hint of vigilance in her eyes, and subconsciously took half a step closer to Lu Chen.

She always felt that Dugu Yan and Lu Chen seemed to be hiding something from her.

Lu Chen smiled gently at Dugu Yan, then strode to the front of the team members.

Qin Ming had already arrived. Seeing Lu Chen, he said, "I want to take the team members to the Soul Fighting Arenas in the major cities of the Heaven Dou Empire to participate in Soul Fighting Competitions!"

Qin Ming looked at Lu Chen and asked, "What do you think?"

Lu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Okay!"

There were also differences in martial souls and combat styles among soul masters from different regions.

Doing so could also enrich their practical combat experience, and it would not be detrimental to them who were about to participate in the All Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming nodded and immediately announced in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, we'll depart for Skywater City in a week!"

"Yes!" everyone shouted in unison.

Qin Ming nodded, looking at the Heaven Dou Team members, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, "Alright, next, you will each fight. Yu Tianheng, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo, the three of you will fight Lu Chen!"

Yu Tianheng, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo exchanged glances, their eyes filled with fighting spirit!

Lu Chen looked at the three of them and slowly said, "I hope the three of you won't regret it later."

On the Soul Fighting Arena, as Qin Ming announced the start of the soul fight.

Lu Chen held the Mysterious Iron Hammer, his body moved, turning into a blurry blood-colored stream of light.

In just a few breaths, he arrived in front of the Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers.

The Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers' martial souls instantly possessed them, forming a huge dark yellow turtle shell behind them.

The heads of the Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers suddenly retracted, shrinking into their incredibly hard turtle shells.

Seeing this, Lu Chen swung the Mysterious Iron Hammer in his hand without hesitation, striking heavily on the turtle shell!

"Bang!" "Bang!" Two sounds.

The immense force transmitted through the turtle shell shook the brothers, causing their blood and qi to surge, and even the ground trembled slightly. Before they could stabilize themselves, their bodies were sent flying by this giant force, landing on their buttocks outside the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Thunderous Might!"

The lightning power around Yu Tianheng suddenly erupted, and pale blue currents crackled.

Several lightning arrows, as thick as an arm, quickly condensed and shot towards Lu Chen.

Lu Chen smiled faintly, and the Asura Sword Intent condensed on the edge of the Mysterious Iron Hammer.

With a slight flick of his wrist, the sword edge drew a smooth arc.

A blood-colored sword light instantly burst forth!

The blood-colored sword light directly shattered the lightning arrows and shot towards Yu Tianheng with undiminished momentum.

"Thunder Fury!"

Yu Tianheng's third soul ring lit up, and he raised his dragon arm to block his chest.

The lightning around Yu Tianheng dispersed and disappeared the moment it came into contact with the sword energy. The sword energy landed squarely on his dragon scale-covered arm.

With a muffled "thud," Yu Tianheng felt a surge of immense force travel through his body from his arm, and his chest felt a surge of blood and qi.

He was sent flying uncontrollably, crashing heavily onto the stone slab outside the Soul Fighting Arena, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Seeing this scene, Qin Ming's eyes were filled with surprise: Lu Chen was even stronger than before!

On another Soul Fighting Arena, Dugu Yan easily defeated Osler and Yu Feng.

Yu Feng looked at Dugu Yan's different martial soul and ten thousand year soul ring, and exclaimed enviously, "Sister Yan, you didn't take any drugs, did you? How did you get so strong!"

Dugu Yan smiled faintly and said nothing.

The less people knew about the Ice Fire Two Elements Spring and Lu Chen's alchemy, the better.

Qin Ming sensed the solidified soul power fluctuations on Lu Chen and Dugu Yan, and naturally knew that neither of them had used any pills with side effects to increase their strength.

Qin Ming looked at Lu Chen with burning eyes and asked, "Lu Chen, how strong are you now?"

Lu Chen smiled faintly, and the Mysterious Iron Hammer in his hand was put back into the Storage Soul Tool.

A flash of blood-red light appeared on his body, and the Asura Demon Sword appeared in Lu Chen's hand. Five soul rings, "Two Yellow One Purple" and two black, circled the sword body.

"Five Rings Soul King!"

Qin Ming looked at Lu Chen with shock in his eyes, "How is it possible? You were only Level Forty-Five half a month ago!"

"What happened during the half-month you and Poison Douluo left?"

Lu Chen slowly opened his mouth, "It's just that during this time away, with Senior Dugu's help, I encountered some opportunities suitable for me and broke through."

At the edge of the crowd, Ye Lingling's clear blue eyes remained fixed on Dugu Yan, her slender eyelashes trembling lightly, a thoughtful glint flashing in her eyes.

Qin Ming took several deep breaths and, recovering from his shock, exclaimed excitedly, "It seems our Heaven Dou Team is determined to win this Soul Master Competition!"

The members of the Heaven Dou Team were even more convinced of Lu Chen's strength.

Qin Ming looked at Lu Chen and said solemnly, "Lu Chen, let me test your strength!"

Blazing Fire Wolf, Martial Soul Avatar!

A ball of yellow flames erupted from Qin Ming, the muscles under his clothes suddenly swelling, stretching his originally loose outer garment taut. His eyes both turned yellow, and yellow wolf ears and a wolf tail appeared on his head and back simultaneously.

Lu Chen gripped the Asura Demon Sword tightly with both hands, holding the sword in front of him, and said, "Teacher Qin, let's begin!"

Qin Ming's Fourth Soul Ring lit up, followed by a wolf's howl.

Circles of flame ripples appeared beneath his feet, forming several fireballs that shot towards Lu Chen.

Seeing this, Lu Chen's First Soul Ring lit up, and a trace of blood flames rose from the Asura Demon Sword.

Lu Chen swung his sword, and a blood-red light flashed.

The fireballs exploded around Lu Chen, turning into sparks that fell to the ground.

In the smoke and dust, a yellow figure had already swept behind Lu Chen.

Qin Ming's right hand, condensed with flames, reached out towards Lu Chen.

A smile flickered at the corner of Lu Chen's mouth. His body suddenly turned, his wrist twisting.

With a crisp sound, sparks flew.

Qin Ming's right hand, transformed into wolf claws, was blocked by the body of the Asura Demon Sword.

Seeing this, Qin Ming immediately used the force, his right foot pushing off the Asura Demon Sword, creating several meters of distance between himself and Lu Chen.

Lu Chen saw this, and his Second Soul Ring lit up.

Lu Chen swung the Asura Demon Sword, and an emerald blood-colored sword glow shot directly towards Qin Ming.

Qin Ming's Third Soul Ring lit up, the yellow flames around his body becoming even brighter. His right fist, condensed with flames, punched towards the sword glow.

"Boom!"

Air waves spread out, causing the surrounding spectators to subconsciously take half a step back.

Qin Ming stumbled back several steps, placing his right hand behind his back to stabilize himself.

"Very strong! With your talent, you'll surpass me before long!"

Just then, a teacher walked in and said to Qin Ming, "Teacher Qin, Chairman Meng wants to see you!"

Qin Ming dispelled his Martial Soul, and the flames gradually dispersed.

Before he left, he instructed everyone, "Continue your training, don't slack off!"

No one noticed that as he turned, the knuckles of his right hand hidden behind his back were pale and still trembling uncontrollably.

Only Lu Chen, watching Qin Ming's retreating back, had a knowing look flash in his eyes.