The force transmitted through the fishing rod made Luo Can's eyes light up instantly. "This force, it's a sure thing, a red fish is guaranteed!"
He suddenly exerted force with his wrist and pulled back sharply, causing a huge splash to erupt on the lake surface. However, the thing underwater remained motionless and instead continued to desperately try to burrow deeper into the water.
Seeing this, Luo Can no longer held back. His soul power surged slightly, and he added a bit more strength. With a loud "splash," the calm lake surface completely exploded. The next moment, a rather disheveled figure was pulled out of the water and slammed heavily onto the grass by the lake.
He was an elderly man of medium build, thin but vigorous, with neatly styled short brown hair, and looked to be around sixty years old.
However, the old man's face was covered in bruises, his mouth was swollen, and his clothes were torn to shreds. He looked utterly disheveled.
The old man was dazed and confused after the fall. He struggled to his feet and first looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings with surprise and uncertainty. Finally, his gaze was fixed on Luo Can by the lake.
He frowned. Although he didn't sense any malice from Luo Can, a strong urge to submit inexplicably rose in his heart. But thinking of what had happened before, he swallowed and respectfully cupped his hands to Luo Can.
"May I ask which elder of the Shrek Academy you are? My name is Cheng Gang. I have offended your esteemed students in the past, and I hope you will forgive me."
Upon hearing this, Luo Can raised an eyebrow slightly, instantly understanding the situation.
In the original novel, Cheng Gang, the Mighty Douluo, mistook Huo Yuhao for a transformed soul beast and tried to kill him to obtain his soul bone. However, he was soundly beaten by Xuanzi, the Gluttonous Douluo, without even using his martial soul, and was beaten so badly that he became a Star Luo Empire retainer who questioned his existence.
[Character: Cheng Gang ]
[Age: 68]
[Martial Soul: Thousand-Jun Ant Emperor ]
[Account Banned: Great Strength ]
[ Spirit Ring: Yellow Yellow Purple Purple Black Black Black Black Black]
[Brief Introduction: One of the Star Luo Imperial Family during the Douluo Dalu II Continent, titled Giant Strength Douluo, known for his strength]
Looking at the introduction that popped up by the system, Luo Can couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly. This unlucky guy really was; he had just been beaten up by Xuan Zi with his bare hands, and then he was lured here by Luo Can.
"I, Luo Can, am not a member of the Shrek Academy." Luo Can spoke calmly. The moment his words fell, his Golden Dragon Moth Martial Soul suddenly unfolded behind him. Six black and three red, a total of nine Spirit Ring rose from his feet in succession, and a terrifying pressure instantly swept across the entire area.
Feeling the dragon's might that made even his martial spirit tremble, and seeing the astonishing Soul Ring Configuration, Cheng Gang's heart clenched, and his heart trembled.
What kind of monster is this?!
This Soul Ring Configuration is even more terrifying than Xuan Zi, who just beat me up!
"Then... may I ask where this place is? And why did you bring me here?" Cheng Gang forced himself to calm down and asked, his voice still trembling slightly.
"This is the Fate Defying Valley." Luo Can withdrew his martial spirit, his tone calm. "As for why I brought you here, it's my ability to summon powerful figures from different eras to this world I inhabit."
Looking at Cheng Gang, who was still in a daze, he continued, "In other words, you are currently in the Douluo Continent Ten Thousand Years. In this era, the Dai Family still firmly holds the throne of the Star Luo Empire."
These words sent a storm raging through Cheng Gang's heart.
What terrible luck he's had today! First, he misjudged Huo Yuhao, mistaking him for Humanoid Spirit Beast, and got a sound beating from the Old Monster at Shrek. Now, he's been transported to a world Ten Thousand Years in the past?!
Just then, a figure silently landed beside Luo Can. Qian Renxue was startled by the sudden appearance of the unfamiliar Titled Douluo aura and had come over specifically for this purpose.
Seeing that it was a decrepit old man who had come, she immediately lost interest, but she still unleashed her Six-Winged Dark Angel martial soul behind her, and seven black and two red Spirit Ring lit up at the same time. Together with Luo Can, they surrounded Cheng Gang in the middle without making a sound.
Cheng Gang's pupils contracted again as he looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared.
Another Titled Douluo with an insanely powerful Soul Ring Configuration!
He felt like dying. Was the Douluo Continent this terrifying Ten Thousand Years? Could just any two random people be monsters of this level?
" Cheng Gang, right?" Luo Can slowly spoke, saying, "Since you are someone I summoned, you should acknowledge me as your master. Do you think I'm right?"
Before he could finish speaking, Cheng Gang knelt down on one knee with a thud, his tone utterly respectful. "Your subordinate, Cheng Gang, greets your master!"
Just kidding, facing an existence that can casually pull you from Ten Thousand Years in the future and Soul Ring Configuration is ridiculously overpowered, it would be crazy not to cling to their coattails!
"Very good, you'll be glad you made this choice today." Luo Can nodded in satisfaction, then curled his lip, "But your strength is really too weak. With this kind of Soul Ring Configuration, I'd be ashamed to even ask you to go out and do errands."
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Cheng Gang and uttered two words in a low voice. " Blessing."
[System, using the enhancement function, enhance Cheng Gang's Ninth Spirit Ring to Hundred Thousand Years!]
[Ding! 30,000 Points deducted, Cheng Gang's Ninth Spirit Ring has been successfully strengthened to Hundred Thousand Years!]
Cheng Gang was feeling uneasy, wondering what his master was going to do, when suddenly he felt a powerful yet gentle energy surge into his body, flowing through his meridians and directly to his martial soul. The next moment, the Spirit Ring on his body appeared on their own, uncontrollably.
The original two yellow, two purple, and five black pieces have now been transformed into two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red piece!
Cheng Gang stared blankly at his Ninth Spirit Ring at his feet, his mind completely blank. He froze on the spot, even forgetting to breathe.
He casually... casually turned his Ninth Spirit Ring into Hundred Thousand Years?!
Luo Can frowned as he looked at the system's Points deduction notification. He turned to Cheng Gang and asked irritably, " Cheng Gang, what was the age limit of your original Ninth Spirit Ring?"
Cheng Gang suddenly came to his senses, bowed hurriedly, and said in a tone full of respect and a hint of embarrassment, "Master, my Ninth Spirit Ring was originally 75,000 years old."
After hearing his answer, Luo Can couldn't help but cover his face. "Damn! You're a Titled Douluo, and your Ninth Spirit Ring is already 75,000 years old?!"
Cheng Gang scratched his head awkwardly and explained with a wry smile, "This is the strongest power-type Spirit Beast the family could find for me, even after exhausting all their resources. To kill it, the family even lost two Soul Douluo elders, paying a heavy price."
"Fine." Luo Can waved his hand and sighed. "Work hard for me from now on, and I'll not only grant you an increase in the age of your Spirit Ring, but you'll also have no shortage of high-quality Spirit Bone. But—"
His tone suddenly turned cold. "If you dare to betray me, the consequences will be far more serious than simply losing your life."
Cheng Gang immediately bowed, his forehead touching the ground, and said in an extremely solemn tone, "Please rest assured, Master! I swear by my Martial Soul that I will never betray you in this life. If I have any intention of betrayal, may my soul be scattered and I die without a burial place!"
What a joke! If he didn't cling to this powerful being who could traverse time and space at will and rewrite the lifespan of Spirit Ring with a wave of his hand, he'd be truly out of his mind!
"Alright, get up." Luo Can waved his hand. "Find a place first and familiarize yourself with your new Ninth Spirit Ring. Tomorrow I'll take you to the headquarters of the Fate Defying Pavilion. Your task from now on will be to oversee the Fate Defying Pavilion and protect the sect's safety."
Cheng Gang immediately stood up, his expression resolute, and replied loudly, "Please rest assured, Master! I will protect the Fate Defying Pavilion with my life and will not allow the sect to suffer even the slightest damage!"
After saying that, he bowed respectfully, and happily found a corner by the Fate-Defying Lake with the most abundant energy, and couldn't wait to start familiarizing himself with his brand new Ninth Spirit Ring.
Luo Can picked up his fishing rod again and turned his gaze back to the calm lake surface.