Instant Annihilation of the Heaven Dou Team, Heading to "Lanya Pavilion"

"First Spirit Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Lightning coiled around Yu Tianheng's body as he charged straight at Lan Yu, his hands crackling with arcs of electricity.

Almost at the same instant, Aosluo let out a low shout, his speed surging as he transformed into a blur and vanished into the shadows of the forest.

"First Spirit Skill, Leopard Shadow!"

"Second Spirit Skill, Wind Blade!"

Yu Feng leaped into the air, and several blades of wind tore through the sky.

The three-pronged assault instantly sealed off all of Lan Yu's retreat paths.

Purple light flickered in Lan Yu's eyes; the three incoming attacks seemed to slow down in his vision.

"Third Spirit Skill, Purple Gold Qi!"

He let out a low shout, and a purple-gold radiance suddenly erupted from his body. His figure sidestepped the wind blades like a phantom, and dragon-shaped qi bands coiled around his fists.

"Derived Spirit Skill, Chaotic Dragon Fist!"

Countless fist shadows crashed down. Before the others could react, Yu Tianheng let out a muffled groan, flying backward like a kite with a broken string before slamming heavily into the ground.

Lan Yu spun his body, his momentum unbroken.

"Derived Spirit Skill, Dragon Strike Claw!"

Three purple-gold claw blades tore through the air, striking directly at Aosluo in the shadows.

"Bang!"

Dust and smoke billowed from where Aosluo had been hiding.

"It's your turn."

Lan Yu's indifferent voice reached their ears. He turned into a blur, appearing before them in an instant.

"Quick, stop him!" Dugu Yan cried out in alarm.

The Shi Brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, simultaneously channeled their spirit power.

"Second Spirit Skill, Basalt Armor!"

"First Spirit Skill, Basalt Shield!"

Heavy tortoise-shell patterns covered their entire bodies, and two solid tortoise-shell shields were braced in front of them, firmly protecting Yu Feng and Dugu Yan behind them.

"Will... will he circle around from behind?" Yu Feng's voice trembled slightly.

"Rest assured, I won't."

A voice suddenly came from directly above them.

The group looked up abruptly to see Lan Yu leaping into mid-air, brandishing a massive dragon-headed hammer with terrifying momentum.

"Derived Spirit Skill, World-Shaking Dragon Hammer!"

"Boom!"

The giant hammer descended with a dragon's roar. Amidst the surging shockwaves, the Shi Brothers' shields shattered upon impact, and the two of them, along with Yu Feng behind them, were sent flying out of the dust.

Lan Yu walked slowly out of the smoke, staring at Dugu Yan with an indifferent gaze. "Only you are left."

"Third Spirit Skill, Jade Phosphorus Purple Poison!"

Dugu Yan bit her lip and shouted sharply. Purple poisonous mist erupted from her palms, surging toward Lan Yu like a tidal wave.

Lan Yu's expression remained unchanged. He waved his right hand lightly, and a translucent, dragon-patterned barrier suddenly appeared before him.

"Second Spirit Skill, Roaming Dragon Qi Wall!"

He walked forward slowly into the poison mist, the qi wall expanding with every step. The moment the encroaching mist touched the wall, it was swallowed up entirely.

"This... how is this possible!" Dugu Yan stared blankly at the young man standing before her, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Nothing is impossible." Lan Yu remained expressionless. He delivered a swift hand-blade strike, and as darkness took her, Dugu Yan collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

He stood with his hands on his hips, scanning the fallen group, and remarked casually, "Youth is truly a fine thing."

"Big Brother~"

A soft, sweet voice came from behind him.

Tang Shan lifted her skirt and ran over from the direction of the villa, a faint blush on her face as she reached Lan Yu.

"You're awake?" Lan Yu raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile on his face.

He raised his hand, intending to touch the girl's cheek, but halfway through, he remembered he had just finished fighting and his hands were dirty, so he started to pull back.

Unexpectedly, a small, warm hand suddenly gripped his wrist.

Lan Yu was slightly stunned, looking up to meet Tang Shan's watery, wide eyes.

The girl's cheeks flushed red as she gently pressed her face against his palm, her voice soft and sweet: "Big Brother, go ahead~"

Seeing this, Lan Yu's breath hitched, and he unconsciously squeezed her cheek.

"Mmhmm~"

Tang Shan let out a soft, whimpering moan.

"This... this..."

A soft exclamation suddenly drifted from the roadside.

Two men dressed as deacons walked over, their eyes widening in shock as they caught sight of the soul masters sprawled across the ground.

Hearing the noise, Lan Yu immediately withdrew his hand, turned around, and cleared his throat, assuming a stern expression. "Who might you two be?"

"We have been sent by His Highness the Crown Prince to invite Young Master Lan Yu and your sister to a banquet," one of them said, stepping forward to respectfully present an invitation.

Lan Yu took the invitation, glanced over it, and smiled faintly. "Very well, I shall attend."

Just as the two were about to withdraw, Lan Yu suddenly raised a hand to stop them. "You should know Teacher Qin Yue of Heaven Dou Academy, correct?"

The two exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

The pair froze at his words, looked at each other again, and nodded once more.

"Then I must trouble you both to inform her of the situation here."

Lan Yu cast his gaze over the scene of devastation, his smile deepening.

"As you command!" The two acknowledged, turned, and hurried toward the interior of the academy.

Not long after, Qin Yue arrived in a rush, and upon seeing the people collapsed on the ground, she could not help but let out a sharp, piercing shriek.

Meanwhile, Lan Yu and Tang Shan, now dressed in formal attire, were already standing before the gates of the Crown Prince's Mansion.

After they presented the Crown Prince Token, the guards respectfully cleared the way.

The two had barely stepped through the gate when they saw Xue Qinghe walking toward them with hurried steps.

"My dear brother!"

Xue Qinghe strode forward, gripped Lan Yu's hands, and pulled him toward the carriage waiting outside the mansion. "You've finally arrived! Get in the carriage first; we'll talk on the way!"

Tang Shan hurried to keep up, and the three of them boarded the carriage together.

As the carriage pulled away smoothly from the Crown Prince's Mansion, Xue Qinghe finally let go of his hands.

"Brother Xue, where are you taking us?" Lan Yu asked, puzzled.

"Lanya Pavilion."

Seeing the confusion on his face, Xue Qinghe smiled and explained, "Lanya Pavilion is the premier social club in Tiandou City, officially certified by the Empire. The pavilion master is named Lanya, a Control-type Soul Douluo who hails from the Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect."

Listening to Xue Qinghe's explanation, Lan Yu grew even more confused.

"Brother Xue, isn't it said that the major powers of the continent are at odds with the Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect? Why does such a place as Lanya Pavilion still exist in Tiandou City?"

"Haha, my brother, you are aware of the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, aren't you?"

Xue Qinghe did not answer directly, but instead posed a question.

"Naturally, I am." Lan Yu nodded.

"Since you know of the Blue Silver Emperor, you must have heard the name of the Undying Douluo."

Xue Qinghe reached out to tap Lan Yu's palm, speaking slowly. "The various powers of the continent joined forces to blockade the Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect primarily because they fear the Blue Silver Emperor—they fear that Undying Douluo."

"Then why don't the various powers simply wipe out the Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect once and for all?" Tang Shan could not help but ask, full of curiosity.

"Firstly, the cost would be too great; secondly, there are those who do not wish for it to truly be destroyed."

Xue Qinghe smiled and continued, "And so, the situation remains at a stalemate; neither side can do anything to the other.

Ever since the generation of the Undying Douluo, the various factions have long since figured out ways to identify the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul.

As long as the current Blue Silver Emperor soul master does not appear near the Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect, everyone remains at peace—trading and cooperating as usual. But once they appear near the sect, everyone will attack in unison."

She paused, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness. "After all, a Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect without a Blue Silver Emperor is the best kind of Blue Silver Sacred Heart Sect."

Having said this, Qian Renxue watched Lan Yu's expression of "sudden enlightenment," and could not help but cross her legs, reaching up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, feeling secretly smug and satisfied.

What did it matter if his talent was high? He was still just an inexperienced brat who knew nothing of the world; in the end, he could only ever be a subject beneath her skirts.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the entrance of Lanya Pavilion.