Douluo Dalu: I Can Become Stronger by Pitfalling Yu Xiaogang

"Can Blue Silver Grass really be this powerful?" Xiao Chenyu looked utterly shocked.

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it either!" Wang Sheng said.

Zhang Tianyu smiled calmly. Why would he need a Tricking Item to deal with Tang San? He could finish him off in minutes!

He immediately unleashed his max-level Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, effortlessly dodging the Blue Silver Grass's attack.

The others did not react much upon seeing this, but Tang San was completely dumbfounded, frozen on the spot!

You... you...

You actually know Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track?!

And your speed is indeed faster than mine, your footwork even lighter... Damn it, you've even cultivated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to its highest realm?!

How the hell is that possible?!

Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track is a supreme skill of the Tang Sect! You're not even from the Tang Sect!

"What are you spacing out for?" Zhang Tianyu's reminder made Tang San shudder, but it was already too late for him to react.

Bang!

Tang San was kicked flying.

Huangquan Netherfire

With a thud, Tang San crashed onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Zhang Tianyu rushed after him and discovered that Tang San was not counterattacking. Instead, he was staring blankly at him in a daze. Zhang Tianyu stopped and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Or have your injuries not fully healed?"

Zhang Tianyu really wanted to seize this chance to beat him up, but so many people were watching. Tang San was clearly in no condition to fight right now. If he rushed in and beat him up at a time like this, it would practically be the same as attacking someone incapable of resisting. He would lose points for that.

Especially since Xiao Wu was still watching.

So, of course, Zhang Tianyu had to put on the upright, detached air of a true master with impeccable Martial Ethics.

"No." Tang San shook his head, his eyes filled with confusion. "You... that movement technique just now, what was it?"

He had wanted to directly ask whether Zhang Tianyu's movement technique was Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, but he swallowed the words before they left his mouth.

"Oh, you mean this movement technique? It's called Sword Shadow Step." Zhang Tianyu demonstrated it on the spot. "I comprehended it after awakening my Martial Soul, when I was casually practicing sword techniques with my Martial Soul in hand."

"Sword Shadow Step?" Tang San was somewhat stunned. "Uh... it feels... very similar to the movement-type soul skill I comprehended."

As he spoke, Tang San also demonstrated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. Everyone nearby revealed looks of astonishment. Sure enough, the two movement techniques were very similar.

"They really are quite alike. It must be a coincidence." Zhang Tianyu smiled. "If there's no problem, let's continue."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huangquan appeared soundlessly behind Zhang Tianyu.

Amid the spreading black mist, Zhang Tianyu once again transformed into that enchanting figure with white hair and red eyes.

Everyone, including Tang San, stared at Zhang Tianyu with shocked expressions.

It was not because of Zhang Tianyu's current appearance. They had already seen this form of his before, so seeing it again was not quite as shocking. They only found him more and more pleasing to the eye, with a strange sort of beauty.

What truly shocked them was what Zhang Tianyu had just said—

"After awakening my Martial Soul, when I was casually practicing sword techniques with my Martial Soul in hand, I comprehended it."

Such an incredibly powerful movement technique had actually been comprehended by him on his own!

And he had comprehended it while "casually practicing sword techniques"!

"You can comprehend a soul skill just by casually practicing sword techniques?"

"That's amazing! He could so easily comprehend such a powerful soul skill!"

"What kind of peerless genius is he?"

"He's so strong! No wonder he's the boss!"

Xiao Chenyu muttered, "Being able to lose to a genius and powerhouse like Boss is also an honor for me!"

Xiao Wu lifted her little chin. Seeing everyone's stunned, shocked expressions and hearing their exclamations, she felt rather smug.

Hmph, you're the only ones who didn't know about these things, while I already knew!

Because Tianyu told me all about them long ago!

Not only that, I also know that Tianyu's soul skill that makes his sword blade release fierce lightning is called [Thunder Sword], and he comprehended that himself too!

He's a super genius beyond anything you can imagine!

Tang San felt utterly ashamed of himself!

Look at Zhang Tianyu. He could casually comprehend such powerful soul skills!

Then look at himself. Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Purple Demon Eye, Mysterious Jade Hand—he only knew them in this life because he had learned them in his previous life.

If he had not reincarnated with the memories of his previous life, then in this life, he would have been nothing more than an ordinary nobody!

Forget it. There are countless geniuses in this world. One should not be arrogant, but there's no need to be overly self-deprecating either. I just need to work hard and be myself!

After comforting himself, Tang San quickly adjusted his state and assumed a fighting stance. "I'm incredibly fortunate to have a genius like you as my opponent! Come, Tianyu, let's continue!"

"Alright." Zhang Tianyu raised a hand, and Huangquan, which had been floating behind him, flew steadily into his grasp. "I have just experienced your First Soul Skill. It would be impolite not to return the favor!"

First Soul Skill: Scorching Sun Verdict!

As soon as the words fell, whoosh—

Black flames suddenly blazed to life along Huangquan's blade!

That was right, black flames!

Not only Tang San and the others—even Zhang Tianyu was dumbfounded!

Good grief, why are the flames black?

"Huangquan's sword body is special, so it will not release ordinary flames," the system explained.

"Then what kind of flames are these?"

"Netherfire."

Zhang Tianyu paused slightly.

When Tang San saw Zhang Tianyu's sword blade begin to burn, he did not dare let down his guard. His First Soul Ring lit up, and Blue Silver Grass howled forth, winding toward Zhang Tianyu.

Zhang Tianyu swung Huangquan. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Six black fireballs shot out in rapid succession. The first three struck the incoming Blue Silver Grass with perfect accuracy, instantly setting it ablaze. In the blink of an eye, it had burned to ash. The remaining three fireballs continued onward toward Tang San without losing momentum.

Tang San's eyes narrowed as he swiftly dodged. Yet the three fireballs were like homing missiles—wherever Tang San fled, they pursued!

"What?!" Everyone was stunned once again!

Those black spheres were so powerful! Not only could they ignite Blue Silver Grass, but they could also track their enemy?

The next moment, their jaws dropped!

Zhang Tianyu swung Huangquan repeatedly again. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Black fireballs shot forth in an unbroken barrage!

With only a few swings of his sword, dozens of fireballs were already screaming through the air, pursuing Tang San with sonic booms!

Tang San was completely numb!

Utterly numb!

What kind of damned soul skill is this?!

Why is it so terrifying?

Being able to stand still and release so many black spheres at once is already absurd enough. With so many spheres flying so fast, even if they moved in straight lines, they would be hard to evade and force someone into a desperate scramble.

And these damned things can track their target too!

How is anyone supposed to fight this?!

But I won't surrender without a fight!

A trace of resolve flashed across Tang San's face. He unleashed Bind, and strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the ground, snapping toward the fireballs. Yet every single one was ignited by the fireballs. Before them, the Blue Silver Grass had no power to resist at all.

By continuously using Bind, Tang San was rapidly exhausting both his stamina and Soul Power.

But Zhang Tianyu, in contrast, still stood there calmly swinging his sword. Each swing sent seven or eight black spheres whistling out!

"Can he release black spheres endlessly?"

"He's so powerful! Look, Tang San is already covered in sweat. He probably won't be able to hold on much longer!"

"But Zhang Tianyu still looks completely relaxed, without even turning red or breathing hard!"

"Amazing! This soul skill is amazing!"

"As expected of the boss!"

Tang San finally could not endure any longer. In a moment of carelessness, he was struck by a black fireball.

The instant he was hit, Tang San felt as though he had fallen into an icy abyss!

It was so cold! Freezing cold!

After seeing the black spheres ignite Blue Silver Grass, he had assumed they were ordinary flames with merely a different color.

But they did not possess the blazing heat of flames at all. Instead, they carried an unbearably cold temperature!

What frightened him even more was that when he inspected the area that had been struck, there was no visible damage to his clothes, flesh, or even bones. That intense stabbing pain and icy chill seemed to come not from his body, but from the depths of his soul!

"Do you admit defeat?" Zhang Tianyu asked.

"I admit defeat." Tang San gave up.

A System with Principles

"Is this some kind of poisonous fire?" Unable to endure the pain, Tang San walked over to Zhang Tianyu and asked, "Why does it hurt so much when even my clothes are undamaged, and there are no wounds on my flesh or bones?"

"This is Netherfire." Zhang Tianyu swung Huangquan, drawing a strand of black aura from the spot Tang San had been hit. It returned to the sword blade, and the agonizing pain vanished instantly. Tang San let out a relieved breath.

"This flame differs from ordinary fire," Zhang Tianyu said. "Most flames only burn the body, but Netherfire burns the soul directly."

Tang San's expression froze.

He immediately understood what made this flame so terrifying.

When ordinary fire burned someone, it only hurt for a while. Even if it burned the skin and left horrifying scars, at least the pain would not last forever.

But this Netherfire was different. It would not leave burn scars on the skin; the skin could even look as though it had never been injured. Yet the pain of that burning would persist forever, impossible to remove!

Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!

"As the saying goes, the person who tied the knot must untie it," Zhang Tianyu continued. "To stop the Soul Fire from tempering the soul, my Martial Soul must absorb the flames attached to it, just like what I did earlier."

Tang San nodded. "Tianyu, you're a good opponent. Next time, after we reach level 20, let's spar again."

He acknowledged that Zhang Tianyu was an excellent and powerful opponent. But to him, a spar was merely a spar; it was different from a fight to the death. It was no big deal that he could not beat Zhang Tianyu in a spar, because many methods could not be used in a spar—Hidden Weapons, for example.

If it were a fight to the death, once he brought out all kinds of Hidden Weapons, Zhang Tianyu would not be able to win so easily. He might even die horribly.

"Sure, no problem." Zhang Tianyu smiled.

"What an amazing soul skill!" After hearing Zhang Tianyu's explanation, Wang Sheng, Xiao Chenyu, and the others all wore shocked expressions.

"Netherfire!"

"It burns the soul directly? That's terrifying!"

Xiao Wu asked, "If someone gets hit by Netherfire and you don't absorb the flames back, will that person be burned by Netherfire forever?"

Zhang Tianyu thought for a moment before answering, "Um... probably? I only just acquired this soul skill, after all. A San was the first person to experience it, and I already took the flames back."

"Alright, I suppose I should feel honored..." Tang San said with a shrug.

After this battle, Xiao Wu's affection for Zhang Tianyu soared once again.

He was powerful, handsome, graceful, and considerate toward others. What girl would not like a boy like that?

After returning to the dormitory to rest, Zhang Tianyu looked at the fifteen Reward Points in his attribute panel and found himself unable to resist.