Douluo: A Man Returns, Heaven-Defying Seal Smashes Tang San to Death

Cultivation was not simply about shutting oneself away and working in isolation. To become strong, one had to constantly temper oneself in battle.

There were countless types of martial souls on the Douluo Continent, and different soul masters fought in vastly different ways. Constantly battling soul masters would allow Lu Yu to better understand the strong at every level on the Douluo Continent while tempering himself through combat.

Most importantly...

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, that treasured place, was located in Sunset Forest just outside Heaven Dou City!

After returning to the dormitory, Lu Yu had nothing much to pack. He merely bid Wang Sheng and the others a simple farewell.

When they heard that he was graduating early and would soon be going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, everyone was full of envy.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were both absent from the dormitory. Who knew what the two of them had gone off to do.

Half an hour later, Lu Yu left the dormitory. As soon as he reached the training ground, he saw Meng Shenji waiting at the academy gates.

Lu Yu quickly stepped forward and greeted him politely.

Meng Shenji smiled as he stroked his beard, pointing toward a luxurious carriage outside the academy. "Let's go!"

Just as the two were about to leave the academy gates, a voice suddenly called out from behind them.

"Wait!"

The two turned around in confusion and saw Yu Xiaogang and Tang San hurrying toward them.

After arriving before them, Yu Xiaogang glanced at Lu Yu before politely addressing Meng Shenji. "Chief Meng, I am Yu Xiaogang."

Upon hearing that name, Meng Shenji froze for a moment. A strange look flashed through his eyes before he smiled and said:

"I have long heard of the Master's great name!"

"I never expected this small Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy to be hiding such remarkable talents!"

"May I ask why the Master has stopped us?"

Yu Xiaogang smiled with great poise. "They are merely empty titles. I dare not accept such praise!"

"This is my personal disciple. He and Lu Yu are from the same hometown, and now that they are about to part ways, he wishes to spar with him. Would Chief Meng be willing to watch the battle with me?"

From beginning to end, Yu Xiaogang did not even look at Lu Yu, as though he was certain Lu Yu would not dare defy Meng Shenji's wishes.

But to his surprise, Meng Shenji did not answer directly. Instead, he looked at Lu Yu and asked, "Lu Yu, are you willing to accept the challenge?"

Meng Shenji's attitude caused Yu Xiaogang to narrow his eyes slightly, his gaze flickering.

After looking at Yu Xiaogang, then at Tang San, Lu Yu felt speechless.

During his five years at Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, he had barely interacted with them, much less offended them.

You, Yu Xiaogang, were so impressive, so high-minded. If you wanted to train your disciple, why did you have to use me as a negative example?

At that thought, Lu Yu's gaze gradually sharpened. He said coolly, "Since the Master has personally asked, then let's do it!"

Seeing him agree, both Meng Shenji and Yu Xiaogang nodded. Then they retreated some distance.

They cleared space for him and Tang San to fight.

Tang San's expression remained calm as he stepped forward two paces and softly said, "Tang San, martial soul Blue Silver Grass, level twenty-six Control Type Soul Grandmaster!"

Lu Yu said indifferently, "Lu Yu, Soul Elder."

Tang San's introduction was a customary courtesy before a standard spar between soul masters. In a life-and-death battle, there naturally would not be so much pointless talk.

But Lu Yu showed no courtesy at all. He only stated that he was a Soul Elder, without revealing either his exact cultivation level or martial soul.

By the unspoken rules of the soul master world, this represented contempt!

Lu Yu was not made of clay. This master and disciple had repeatedly come looking for trouble, so naturally he would no longer spare them any face.

Tang San's eyes turned cold. Blue Silver Grass appeared in his palm as two yellow soul rings rose around him.

Then, his first soul ring shone brightly. Blue Silver Grass like vines swept forth, binding toward Lu Yu!

Yet Lu Yu merely stood where he was without moving, allowing the Blue Silver Grass to coil around his body.

Seeing this, Meng Shenji and Yu Xiaogang, who stood at a distance, both frowned.

But immediately after...

Golden light flashed around Lu Yu. Violent Soul Power surged outward, and the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around him was forcibly shattered into fragments that scattered through the air!

Before Tang San could react, Lu Yu shot forward like lightning. In an instant, he appeared before Tang San and drove a fist straight into his face!

Bang!

Tang San had envisioned countless tactics, but he had never imagined that Lu Yu would break his first soul skill, Binding, with such effortless ease without even summoning his martial soul.

He had also never expected Lu Yu to be so fast that he did not even have time to use his hidden weapons!

As thoughts raced through his mind, Tang San was sent flying by Lu Yu's punch. Blood streamed from his nose, and he fainted on the spot.

Thud...

Tang San's body slammed heavily onto the ground, completely motionless.

Lu Yu stood calmly in place, slowly withdrawing his fist and dusting off his sleeve.

"Senior Meng, let's go!"

Only after hearing Lu Yu's words did Meng Shenji and Yu Xiaogang come back to their senses.

The former immediately beamed with delight, feeling more than ever that he had found a treasure. He pulled Lu Yu out of the academy gates without even sparing Yu Xiaogang another glance.

Yu Xiaogang's face was incomparably gloomy. He hurried forward, picked up Tang San, and headed straight for the teachers' dormitory.

That night, on the top floor of the teachers' dormitory at Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.

The entire floor contained only three rooms. Every room was spacious and luxuriously furnished.

One belonged to the principal, one to the Vice Principal, and the last had been occupied by Yu Xiaogang for the past few years.

Tang San stood in the middle of the living room with his head lowered, saying nothing. His nose was still somewhat red and swollen, though it was no longer bleeding.

Yu Xiaogang sat on the sofa, looking at Tang San before him. He calmly asked, "Not convinced?"

Tang San shook his head. "He is a Three-Ring Soul Master, while I am only a two-ring Great Soul Master. Besides, Control Type soul masters are not suited for one-on-one combat in the early stages."

"I just didn't expect to lose so badly..."

A smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face as he said, "Daring to face defeat is a good thing!"

"You have hidden weapons, as well as a second martial soul. If you had gone all out from the start, he might not have been your match!"

"The reason Lu Yu was able to win so easily was because his Soul Power far surpasses yours. Also, if I am not mistaken, his third soul ring is most likely a thousand-year soul ring!"

"A thousand-year soul ring greatly enhances the body. On top of that, he is very cunning. He deliberately did not summon his martial soul, making you underestimate him, before instantly erupting by relying on the advantages of his body and level!"

"Your strength and speed are both inferior to his, so naturally you found it difficult to withstand him."

Tang San listened quietly as Yu Xiaogang continued, "You did not lose because of the gap between you and Lu Yu. You lost because you lacked combat experience..."

At that point, Yu Xiaogang's voice abruptly stopped. Tang San's expression also stiffened, and the two stared at each other with exceptionally complicated expressions.

Lacked combat experience?

Three years ago, Yu Xiaogang had personally said that Lu Yu only knew how to work behind closed doors and did not focus on improving his practical combat experience...

He had even declared that Tang San could defeat Lu Yu despite being at a lower level.

But now...

Lu Yu had not even revealed his martial soul, yet he had cleanly defeated Tang San with swift, precise, and ruthless moves.

It was like a resounding slap across the face of Yu Xiaogang, this "theory master"!

Yu Xiaogang's old face reddened, and he quickly changed the subject. "Little San, stay at the academy these next few days and cultivate in peace. I will go visit some old friends..."

Tang San also found the atmosphere somewhat awkward, so he said nothing more.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy, though an important place controlled by the Heavenly Dou Empire's royal family, was not located within Heaven Dou City, the empire's capital. Instead, it stood on a mountain not far outside the city.

Or, more accurately...

This towering mountain, along with the forests and lakes at its foot, were all part of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. This showed just how vast the academy's grounds were.

Besides Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the area surrounding Heaven Dou City was home to the headquarters of many major forces.

For example... the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

A luxurious carriage slowly came to a stop at the foot of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's mountain. Meng Shenji and Lu Yu stepped out of the carriage.

"Lu Yu, after the long journey, I will first take you to the dormitory the academy has prepared for you!"

As Meng Shenji spoke, he led Lu Yu through the mountain gate.

It was afternoon, and many students clad in goose-yellow academy uniforms came and went at the gates.

When they saw Meng Shenji, they respectfully greeted him. At the same time, they curiously examined Lu Yu, though most did not dare approach to ask.

Even at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where many students came from noble families, they did not dare act presumptuously before an eight-ring powerhouse.

Lu Yu and Meng Shenji had not gone far when a youth around sixteen or seventeen years old walked over and asked without reservation, "Chief Meng, this is..."