Tiger Soul: Master, Don't Talk, Watch Me Fly!

"Grandpa, what's wrong?"

Dugu Yan asked.

With so many people here, Dugu Yan was the only one who could completely relax.

Everyone else felt a certain amount of psychological pressure.

"I've raised the pressure to level twenty-one, yet he still hasn't even released his Martial Soul."

As Dugu Bo looked at Chu Lan again, his eyes now held a trace of surprise and admiration.

The moment he said that, everyone else was shocked.

Soul pressure at level twenty-one, unleashed by a high-level Soul Master—even a Soul Master of the same level twenty-one would find it extremely difficult not to release their Martial Soul under such pressure, let alone a one-ring Soul Master.

They all knew Chu Lan's situation.

He was only a one-ring Soul Master!

"Little friend, let this old man see just how far you can endure."

The corners of Dugu Bo's lips curved up slightly.

He had only come to see his granddaughter today, never expecting to run into Xue Xing.

He had also just learned about that matter from Xue Xing.

He was quite curious about Chu Lan as well, wanting to see what kind of person could do such a thing.

After this brief test, Chu Lan's talent had greatly exceeded his expectations.

Dugu Bo gradually increased the pressure.

Cold sweat slowly beaded on Chu Lan's forehead.

Fortunately, he had the internal energy of the Nine Yang Divine Skill protecting his body, and he had also consumed two pieces of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber.

This had made his physical body far stronger than an ordinary person's.

Otherwise...

Dugu Bo raised the Soul pressure to level twenty-three!

Buzz!

Chu Lan's sole yellow Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet, while a mass of dark crimson light appeared at the same time.

The glow expanded, and Tiger Soul emerged.

"Awoo!"

Everyone present was seeing Chu Lan's Martial Soul with their own eyes for the first time.

There had been examples of Three-Dimensional Beast Martial Souls before.

They all knew about them.

Yu Xiaogang of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan could be called one of the greatest laughingstocks in the Soul Master world!

Even Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen had been dragged into it!

"Grandpa, what Beast Martial Soul is that? Why is it different from ours?"

Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes widened abruptly.

Dugu Bo smiled faintly at her words. "A Mutated Beast Martial Soul. It cannot possess its master, but it can exist independently."

He quietly withdrew all the pressure.

After all, he had already tested Chu Lan's limit. Continuing to apply pressure would be meaningless.

"There was once someone like this. He was the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's patriarch, but unfortunately, he was trash with only half a level of Innate Soul Power."

"It is said that he could never become a Soul Elder in his lifetime."

Chu Lan circulated his skill to steady his breathing. Looking calm and composed, he stroked Tiger Soul's head. "Senior Poison Douluo, that's a bit too insulting. Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao isn't worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as my Tiger Soul."

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly. Chu Lan's behavior had greatly exceeded his expectations.

Aside from Dugu Yan, even the three Soul Douluo education committee members and Prince Xue Xing had to tread carefully around him. Why could Chu Lan remain so composed? What gave him such confidence?

Dugu Bo suppressed his thoughts and smiled, generously praising him. "Little friend, compared to him, you are indeed far more outstanding."

"Xue Xing, carry on with your work."

"This old man still needs to keep his granddaughter company."

Xue Xing nodded and bowed, seeing him off with a smiling face.

At that moment—

Dugu Yan took the initiative to walk up to Chu Lan, looking him over from head to toe before examining Tiger Soul.

The longer she stared at Tiger Soul, the brighter her eyes became. "Um... can I pet it?"

"A tiger that doesn't show its might gets mistaken for a sick cat!" Tiger Soul shouted.

"Ah!?"

Tiger Soul had actually spoken. Even Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, could not help but be taken aback.

"Y-you can actually speak human language!"

Dugu Yan's red lips parted slightly as her lovely eyes stared blankly at Tiger Soul.

"Awoo—"

Tiger Soul roared again, trying to scare Dugu Yan away with this method.

"Letting her pet you won't cost you a piece of flesh."

"It's fine."

Since it was Dugu Yan, and with Dugu Bo watching beside them, Chu Lan comforted Tiger Soul.

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. She reached out and touched Tiger Soul's forehead, gently brushing across the character for "king."

Tiger Soul went stiff.

After letting Dugu Yan pet it for only three seconds, Chu Lan recalled Tiger Soul.

A smile appeared on Dugu Yan's beautiful face. "My name is Dugu Yan. I'm a Heaven Supreme Level student. From now on, I'll look after you at the academy."

Chu Lan's expression turned strange. "You aren't saying that just because of Tiger Soul, are you?"

"You caught me." Dugu Yan patted Chu Lan's shoulder and returned to Dugu Bo's side.

Dugu Bo chuckled as he pinched Dugu Yan's cheek. Before leaving, he glanced back and spoke softly.

"Xue Xing, why should adults meddle so much in children's affairs? Besides, Xue Beng doesn't mind, and Xue Ye hasn't pursued the matter either. Let it go."

Xue Xing's expression stiffened slightly.

Dugu Bo's words completely disrupted his next steps, leaving him unable to proceed.

Even so, he had to keep smiling and agree. "Your Excellency is right, right..."

"You're Chu Lan, right? I'll come play with you later!" Dugu Yan waved.

Chu Lan smiled and nodded.

After Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan left, his calm eyes shifted toward Prince Xue Xing as he asked evenly.

"Your Highness, may I leave now?"

Prince Xue Xing's already small eyes narrowed slightly. He stared at Chu Lan for a long while before finally flicking his sleeve, snorting coldly as he turned and left without another word.

"Uncle!"

Xue Beng had been waiting outside the door. When he saw Xue Xing emerge, he hurried over.

"Come back with me, you disgraceful fool!"

Prince Xue Xing angrily slapped Xue Beng and took him away.

"Hehehe—"

A strange, chilling laugh escaped Chu Lan's mouth.

Even the three Soul Douluo-level education committee members felt a shiver run down their spines upon hearing it.

"Three committee members, may I ask whether there are any students from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in the academy?"

Chu Lan asked with a smile.

Meng Shenji shook his head slightly. "No. Why do you ask?"

"Just asking." Chu Lan cupped his hands and smiled. "Three committee members, I'll be taking my leave. Farewell."

The three of them nodded slightly.

A smile remained on Chu Lan's face the entire time.

Before this,

he had always believed that Yu Tianheng had already enrolled and had begun a relationship with Dugu Yan.

Thus, he had not investigated closely.

Now that he knew Yu Tianheng had not yet joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he could rest easy.

"Your Highness, Prince Xue Xing went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy today and sought out Chu Lan."

"Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were both present."

"We did not hear the contents of their conversation. Even Xue Beng was kept outside."

At the Crown Prince's Palace, the intelligence agent responsible for monitoring Chu Lan delivered the latest information to Xue Qinghe.

"You may leave."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand and turned away.

His brows furrowed slightly as he began reassessing just how much of a threat Xue Beng posed to him.

Before this, he had already planned not to kill Xue Beng, but now... it seemed that considerable strength had gathered around Xue Beng as well!

Chu Lan, who exactly are you? And what are you trying to do?