The transformation of dragon and serpent

As they were talking, Tang Wulin's soul-guided communicator started buzzing.

He picked up the phone and answered, "Hello? Oh... it's you? Okay, I'll be right there."

After exchanging a few words, he hung up the call and headed towards the stadium exit.

Their steps were quite quick, with a hint of impatience.

"Hey, Wulin, where are you going?" Xie Xie called out to him quickly.

Tang Wulin waved his hand without turning his head. "Something came up, you guys go back first!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had already disappeared into the crowd and walked away.

What happened to him?

Gu Yue raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Logically, Tang Wulin should be hanging out with Xie Xie at this time, so why did he run off after answering a phone call?

"Who knew, he just took a phone call and left." Bai Yushan shrugged, a knowing glint in his eyes. "I wonder if it was that chubby kid from the Shrek Academy."

"Xu Lizhi?" Gu Yue was taken aback. "Why is he looking for Tang Wulin?"

"What else can we do? Let's go out for a nice meal," Bai Yushan said casually.

What else can those two foodies do when they get together besides exchanging culinary experiences?

Gu Yue rolled her eyes and slowly moved behind Xie Xie.

She leaned down, Youyou in Xie Xie's ear.

What? Are you jealous?

His voice was low and teasing, and his breath brushed against Xie Xie's earlobe.

"Wow!"

Xie Xie jumped in fright, took half a step forward, and turned his head sharply to look at her.

"Don't scare people like that!"

His heart was pounding in his chest.

Upon seeing Gu Yue's teasing gaze, Xie Xie's face flushed red instantly.

"Who, who's jealous!"

He stiffened his neck, his voice rising eight octaves, "Why would I be jealous? Why should I be jealous?"

Oh my!

Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth and burst out laughing.

Her eyes curved into crescent moons as she looked at Xie Xie's bright red ears and couldn't stop laughing.

"Xie Xie, you're blushing!"

"I didn't!" Xie Xie immediately retorted, his voice even louder, "Is it not okay if it's hot?"

"Okay, okay, it's hot." Gu Yue suppressed a laugh, nodded, and looked like she understood.

Seeing her expression, Xie Xie became even more anxious. "That's right! Don't overthink it!"

Hu Yuxiu was walking along the beach in Skysea City.

The evening sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, rushed towards him, making his short black hair stick to his forehead. In the distance, the muffled horns of cargo ships in the harbor sounded one after another, drifting across the sea. The boundless ocean stretched out before him, waves crashing against the rocks, breaking into snow-white spray.

For some reason, Hu Yuxiu felt unusually calm.

It was as still as lying on a windless, deep pool, the surface as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the entire sky. The days were like stones warmed by the sun, smooth and fitting, every inch conforming to the contours of the body.

Just as I was about to fall asleep in this tranquil stillness, a tiny voice rose from deep within my chest.

Like a forgotten object in deep water, it begins to gently tap the surface.

One after another.

Slowly, ripples began to form.

"I can't calm down."

Hu Yuxiu sighed softly.

Since returning from Eastsea City, he seems like a completely different person.

Back in Shrek, he desperately chased rankings and fought for resources, caring about his mentor's evaluation and his classmates' opinions. He tried his best to prove himself and let everyone know that he, Hu Yuxiu, was no worse than anyone else.

But what about now?

The so-called glory of the Shrek Academy, the envious glances from the students, and the attention from the instructors—all of it was like fleeting clouds, easily dissipated by the wind.

His heart was already completely filled with the image of another person.

The white tiger mask, adorned with black and red lightning, boldly and unrestrainedly displays its own will.

Like a brand, it's burned into my heart.

He admired that figure, and he imitated that figure.

One day, he too will become that figure.

Become the kind of strong person who carries out their own will to the end and shatters all rules with a single punch.

Above the sea, the evening breeze whips up the crests of the waves.

Hu Yuxiu's gaze remained fixed on the horizon, where twilight deepened.

He seemed to see the figure that commanded the thunder and lightning of heaven and earth.

That figure was like a majestic and awe-inspiring figure between heaven and earth, standing above the thunderclouds, looking down upon all living beings.

The more I thought about it, the stronger the turmoil in my heart became.

Like the rising tide, one wave after another crashed against my chest, making it ache.

"Wait..."

Hu Yuxiu murmured softly, clenching his fists.

The knuckles were clicking.

I will definitely catch up with you.

"Hey! Hu Yuxiu!"

A voice suddenly came from behind, carrying obvious dissatisfaction.

Hu Yuxiu's thoughts were interrupted, and he slowly turned his head.

Not far behind, Yu Lin stood there.

Wearing a dark green school uniform, the Soul Power of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon subtly flowed within him, and his face showed obvious anger.

You seem to have become a bit arrogant lately.

Yu Lin took two steps forward, his brows furrowed, and looked him up and down.

"You don't think you can stand above me just because you've gotten a little stronger, do you?"

His tone carried an undisguised dissatisfaction.

Hu Yuxiu has been acting increasingly strangely ever since the exhibition match.

He doesn't cooperate in training, doesn't follow tactical commands, always acts alone, and seems to think he doesn't respect anyone.

Do they really think they're invincible just because they won an exhibition match and made a run for it?

If it weren't for considering the bigger picture, I would have taught him a lesson long ago.

Hu Yuxiu looked at him and suddenly smiled.

A slow, confident smile played on his lips.

ah.

It's Yu Lin.

He might have been somewhat wary in the past.

After all, Yu Lin was a top student in the fourth grade, with a high-quality Martial Soul and good Soul Ring, and his strength had always been superior to his.

But now.

Hu Yuxiu cracked his knuckles as he moved his wrists.

Faint wind patterns were faintly visible on his arm.

Give him a beating.

The idea popped up without warning and then naturally came to fruition.

Do it as soon as you think of it.

Yu Lin was already annoyed when he didn't answer and even had a strange smile on his face.

He was about to say a few more words of reprimand when a figure blurred before his eyes.

Hu Yuxiu a move.

The blue vortex beneath their feet exploded with a "boom".

Gale Step!

Three afterimages stretched out in place, and he transformed into a gentle breeze, rushing straight towards Yu Lin's face.

It was so fast that even the air was torn open, leaving a shallow gash. A strong wind rushed towards him, Yu Lin's pupils shrank. Without thinking, he raised his left arm horizontally.

First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Arm!

Blue-purple lightning instantly spread across his entire arm, layer upon layer of scale-like electric patterns, condensing into an intricate lightning shield.

when--

Fist and arm collided, producing a crisp, metallic clang.

Yu Lin felt a sudden numbness in his entire arm, and a powerful force slammed into his fist. It wasn't the explosive shock of a collision of Soul Power, but the pure physical power wrapped in tiny Wind Blade, drilling into his meridians through the gaps in the lightning shield.

He involuntarily pushed off the ground with his feet, taking three steps before finally regaining his balance, leaving two light gray marks on the ground with the soles of his shoes.

"You're asking for it!"

Yu Lin was both surprised and furious. He shook his right arm, and blue-purple lightning snakes shot out from his fingertips.

Second Soul Skill: Thunder Serpent Pierce!

Three thin bolts of lightning struck Hu Yuxiu's chest from a tricky angle.

Hu Yuxiu remained still, only his shoulder tilted slightly to one side.

Three bolts of lightning grazed past my clothes and slammed into the ground behind me, creating three small craters.

The difference is minuscule.