Douluo: Starting Out by Rebuking the Grandmaster

Holding back was impossible.

Not to mention the rules of the Death Match Arena, no one knew whether Xiongba Tianxia had truly surrendered.

No one knew.

For all he knew, the other party might be trying to make him lower his guard before delivering a fatal blow.

That was impossible to say.

Locked onto by the Eight-Faced Han Sword, Xiongba Tianxia's face was filled with despair. He wanted to dodge, but his heart was willing while his body was not.

"Pfft..."

The Eight-Faced Han Sword entered through Xiongba Tianxia's chest and pierced out through his back.

Blood sprayed across the sky as the Eight-Faced Han Sword dissipated.

The image froze on Xiongba Tianxia's despair-filled face.

The battle was over.

"Congratulations to Nine Absolutes for successfully winning this battle and earning a Copper Fighting Badge..."

Even Lu Yu felt a little embarrassed by the Master of Ceremonies' lavish praise.

What did he mean, his legend continued...

Wasn't it just eleven consecutive victories?

A freaking legend had already emerged from that.

Time to slip away...

Ignoring the Master of Ceremonies' praise and the shouts from the audience, Lu Yu hurried into the exit passage.

"Brother Yu, then I'm going?"

Neither Lu Fei nor the others found Lu Yu's victory surprising.

It was too normal.

Lu Yu nodded and gave him a few customary reminders before saying nothing more.

Although Lu Fei's opponent was also a Soul Elder, with Lingbo Microsteps and Flash Shadow Triple Kill, he might not win as easily as Lu Yu had.

But there should not be any major problem.

After Lu Fei left, Lu Yu looked at Hua Yuan and asked, "How long would it take to have a master craftsman forge weapons for us?"

If it would not take long, they could consider resting for a few days and cultivating their Soul Power properly. But if it took too long...

Then Lu Fei would have to participate in Gambling Matches first.

Chapter 55: Why Didn't He Just Rob Someone?

There were not many Bronze Soul competitors in their twenties even at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. Those who did exist were exceptionally capable.

Therefore, most of their upcoming battles would still be against Soul Elder-level opponents.

Although they held an absolute advantage even against Soul Elders...

It was better to be safe than sorry.

Lu Yu did not particularly care, since he had his Martial Soul to use.

But Lu Fei was different.

Without a weapon capable of carrying Soul Power, he could not use Hundred-Step Sky-Piercing Stab.

His combat strength would naturally drop considerably.

If possible, Lu Yu did not want Lu Fei to take that risk.

Though they were not blood brothers, they were closer than blood brothers. Who would want their own younger brother to take such risks?

Hua Yuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm not entirely sure either. I've never dealt with a master craftsman, but I imagine it won't be quick."

Lu Yu nodded.

Now that he had a rough idea, he knew what to do.

It would just be difficult to persuade Lu Fei to give up Death Matches and Gambling Duels. With that guy's fearless personality, it would probably not be easy.

Although Lu Fei's opponent was a Soul Elder, he was not particularly strong, so the battle ended quickly.

They only had two matches today.

It was not because they did not want to fight more, but because the Soul Fighting Arena had only arranged two matches for them.

Once they won those two matches, both of them would receive Copper Fighting Badges, and their future opponents would naturally need to be adjusted according to their badges.

After arriving at the registration desk and completing the formalities, Lu Yu and Lu Fei received their Copper Fighting Badges. The three of them then left the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Brother Yu, what are we eating tonight?" The moment they stepped out of the Soul Fighting Arena, Lu Fei eagerly turned his thoughts to supper.

It had become a habit they had developed over the past few days.

Heaven Dou City was unlike a small city like Nuoding City. It remained lively even at night, with countless snacks and delicacies everywhere.

And with Lu Fei around, they naturally could not miss out on them.

So after every Soul Fighting match, the three of them would have a late-night meal together before returning.

Before Lu Yu could speak, Hua Yuan said, "You two go today. I won't be joining you. I'm heading back to Spirit Hall to sort out the matter of your weapons."

"Alright, then we'll have to trouble you, Senior."

Lu Yu remained quite polite toward Hua Yuan. After all, Hua Yuan was a Soul Saint. Just because Salas had assigned him as their bodyguard did not mean Lu Yu could treat him like a servant.

Hua Yuan nodded. "Be careful while I'm gone. Don't cause trouble. If someone actively comes looking for trouble with you, remember it first. When I return, we'll settle the score with them."

"Alright, thank you, Senior." Lu Yu smiled as he thanked him.

Then Hua Yuan took Lu Yu's sword as a template, while Lu Yu led Lu Fei straight into the night.

The truth proved that as long as one kept a low profile, there were not so many blind fools looking to cause trouble. Lu Yu and Lu Fei smoothly finished their late-night meal and returned to their residence.

Meanwhile...

Hua Yuan was not nearly as smooth.

After returning to Spirit Hall and arriving outside Salas's office, Hua Yuan was about to raise his hand and knock when he heard waves of indecent sounds coming from inside.

Hua Yuan's raised hand instantly froze in midair.

Last time, he had failed to notice what was happening in the office, and the next day he had been assigned to be Lu Yu's bodyguard.

If it happened again...

He seriously doubted whether he would live to see tomorrow's sun.

"Forget it. I'd better wait."

After pondering for a moment, Hua Yuan decided to be sensible.

His life was more important.

Thus, Hua Yuan leaned against the wall beside the door.

Not only that.

Whenever anyone else came looking for Salas, Hua Yuan waved them away.

He thought...

With how well he had performed today, surely his bodyguard duty would be removed tomorrow, right?

Thinking of this, Hua Yuan secretly felt rather pleased.

Clever as I am.

I'm finally about to be free.

As he waited, the idle Hua Yuan began eavesdropping.

Before long, the office door opened.

The secretary emerged from the office. Upon seeing Hua Yuan, she froze for a moment, and her face immediately turned even redder.

She lowered her head in embarrassment and hurried away.

Only then did Hua Yuan push the door open and enter.

Salas glanced at him and asked, seemingly without changing expression, "How long have you been here?"

Hua Yuan wore a sly grin. "Not long. About half a shichen."

At those words, Salas's expression immediately darkened.

As a Soul Douluo, how could he not know when Hua Yuan had arrived? He simply had not bothered with him because Hua Yuan had not rashly interrupted.

Originally, Salas had thought the brat had finally learned some sense this time. Tomorrow, he could send someone else to protect Lu Yu and the others and pull Hua Yuan off the assignment.

But...

Damn it, was this guy a complete idiot?

A fool like Hua Yuan deserved to stay outside forever.

"Speak. What is it?"

Hearing Salas's icy question, Hua Yuan was instantly stunned.

What was going on?

I freaking worked like a horse for you outside the door. Shouldn't you at least show some concern, then switch someone else in to protect Lu Yu and the others?

Had he said something wrong again?

That should not be it.

After thinking for a long time without figuring it out, Hua Yuan could only honestly say, "Lu Yu and the others want two swords capable of carrying Soul Power."

Salas: ???

Seeing Salas's confused expression, Hua Yuan hurriedly explained, "They have several Self-Created Soul Skills that require weapons capable of carrying Soul Power to be used."

"Self-Created Soul Skills? Several of them?" Salas stared at Hua Yuan in stunned disbelief.

They were not even nine years old yet.

Were Self-Created Soul Skills really so worthless these days?

Could any random person or ghost create them?

And they had made several at once.

Hua Yuan nodded helplessly. In truth, he was quite depressed too.

It really was as the saying went.

Comparing people could drive one to death, and comparing goods made one want to throw them away.

"No, that's not right." Salas said, "Isn't Lu Yu's Martial Soul a sword? Why does he need weapons? And he wants two of them? Why doesn't he just rob someone?"

Hua Yuan helplessly explained, "They're mainly for Lu Fei. Lu Yu is just getting one while they're at it."

"What? For Lu Fei?" Salas asked blankly. "Isn't he a support Soul Master? What does he need a weapon for? And a freaking divine weapon at that."

Only master craftsmen could forge weapons capable of carrying Soul Power, so they were called divine weapons. Every one of them was extremely valuable.

Wouldn't giving a divine weapon to a support Soul Master like Lu Fei be a waste?

"Uh..."

Hua Yuan said awkwardly, "Well... Lu Fei is actually a little different from ordinary support Soul Masters. He has already earned an individual Copper Fighting Badge at the Soul Fighting Arena."

Chapter 56: Salas Was Truly Afraid

"What?" Salas was beyond shocked.

A support Soul Master had obtained a Copper Fighting Badge in just four days. The impact this brought him was no less than learning that the two had obtained thousand-year Soul Rings as their Second Soul Rings.

That was a support Soul Master.