"Call me if you want."
Leng Yulai's face was filled with obvious frustration, but intimidated by the person before her, she had no choice but to lower her head, pursing her lips as she spoke.
Just think—she, a top-tier powerhouse, a level 97 Super Douluo, was actually forced to bow her head before a young man. What kind of situation was this?
Even in front of her sister, she had never been like this!
"..."
Witnessing this scene, Tang Luochuan remained silent, only offering a faint smile, while an inexplicable sense of amusement welled up inside him.
It seemed that even the Dark Phoenix, whom even Your Majesty, Heavenly Phoenix, Leng Yaozhu, couldn't handle, had been subdued by him just like that?
"If there's nothing else, you should go back. Now isn't the time to entertain guests, don't you agree?"
Tang Luochuan withdrew his Domain of Destruction from her and casually glanced in another direction before issuing what was essentially a dismissal.
"Hmph! Understood."
Only then did Leng Yulai let out a sigh of relief. However, when her gaze fell upon him again, she couldn't help but let out a cold snort, as if determined to etch him firmly into her memory.
She, Leng Yulai, had never suffered such humiliation before. The disgrace she endured today would be repaid a hundredfold in the future.
"Little man…"
"You'd better keep acting this arrogant."
Just before leaving, Leng Yulai silently added one more thought to herself. But then again…
He did say he held no favorable opinion of the Holy Spirit Church…
"Then what about the young lady and Nanali who followed him to the Star Luo Continent… Nanali can be considered a freebie, but what about the young lady?"
Leng Yulai couldn't help but fall into silent contemplation.
Still, he truly had the qualifications to be this arrogant. At just seventeen, he had already reached the Soul Sage realm and could unleash such an aura in an instant. As the saying goes…
"This young man is truly terrifying."
A flicker of acknowledgment passed through her eyes. The so-called "peerless young master" probably couldn't compare to this.
In terms of potential, he wasn't just unparalleled in the present era. Even looking back tens of thousands of years or forward into the distant future, it was likely that no one like him would ever appear again.
"Tang Luochuan…"
"I've remembered you."
At the moment of her departure, Leng Yulai took one last look at the place where Tang Luochuan resided before her figure vanished in a flash.
And just as she left, a young woman dressed in light-colored sleepwear suddenly appeared. She glanced in the direction where the other had disappeared, then withdrew the killing intent in her eyes.
Leng Yulai, her teacher's younger sister?
Her strength was indeed decent, but only decent. If she truly intended to harm Luo Chuan in any way, she shouldn't blame her for summoning Di Tian.
"Gu Yue, you're here."
Standing at the doorway, Tang Luochuan seemed to have noticed her presence long ago, a gentle expression appearing on his face.
"Mhm!"
"I thought I was going to have to deal with a thief."
Hearing this, Gu Yue finally retracted her gaze and turned toward him, her voice soft and tender.
Sneaking over to find Luo Chuan—wasn't that just like a thief!
"No need for you to intervene."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile, pulling her into his embrace as he spoke gently.
"Hmph, if you say so…"
Gu Yue gave a soft hum, a flicker of pleasant surprise in her eyes. She had thought a scoundrel like Luo Chuan would make her stay here to sleep!
Fortunately, that thief didn't get any advantage. Tonight, she'd give Luo Chuan a little reward!
"…"
"Achoo!"
Meanwhile, on the other side, Leng Yulai seemed to sense something and suddenly sneezed, a look of confusion flashing in her eyes. Could it be that brat Tang Luochuan…?
"What's this?"
"He chased me away back then, and now he's thinking of me again? Tsk, men."
Leng Yulai snorted lightly as if she had seen through something. She was quite confident in her own charm.
I'll bewitch you to death~
"…"
In the following days, Tang Luochuan and his group spent their time in Star Luo City. Aside from Na'er, Gu Yue, and Tang Luochuan, who treated it as a vacation, everyone else was diligently cultivating.
Among them, Wu Siduo was the most hardworking, as she was just one step away from becoming a Soul Emperor. Next were Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan, followed by Ouyang Zixin, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Wei Xiaofeng…
Everyone was putting in the effort, as no one wanted to perform poorly in the upcoming competition. Of course, no one was aiming for first place.
Winning first had never been realistic—not because the champion was predetermined, but it was almost like that. After all, the gap between them and first place…
Was probably separated by who knew how many second-place contenders. And the most promising candidate for second place was Long Yue, who was already on the verge of reaching Soul Douluo cultivation.
On the day of registration.
"Luo Chuan, it's time to go register!"
Dai Yun'er excitedly pulled Tang Luochuan out of the palace, where the others had already been waiting for some time.
Aside from Gu Yue, Na'er, Yuanen Yehui, and Wu Siduo, who immediately looked toward him, the rest were buzzing with discussion.
"Today's the day to register at the Star Luo Soul Arena. Wu Lin, what ranking do you think you can achieve?"
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled as they looked toward Tang Wulin, curiosity evident in their tone. After all, the strongest male among them was right before their eyes.
His Martial Soul, the Golden Dragon King, possessed Ultimate Power second only to the Golden Dragon King and Ultimate Gold. His cultivation, at level 59, was only slightly behind Wu Siduo's among the Soul Kings, making him a natural seed contestant…
Well, actually, it seemed like every one of them was a seed contestant!
"Me?"
Hearing this, Tang Wulin quickly withdrew his gaze from Ouyang Zixin, a thoughtful expression on his face before he broke into a smile.
"Aim for third, strive for second."
Tang Wulin replied with a faint smile.
Perhaps his cultivation wasn't the highest—in that regard, he lagged significantly behind Yuanen Yehui, not yet a Soul Emperor, let alone compared to Brother, Sister Gu Yue, and Sister Na'er.
But aside from the unbeatable Soul Sages, if he were to face Sister Yehui or that fellow named Lan Fozi, he wouldn't be the least bit afraid.
"Not considering defeating even me to take first place?"
At that moment, Tang Luochuan appeared beside them, looking at his smiling younger brother and chuckling lightly.
He remembered that a few years ago, before Teacher Wu had transferred from Class Five, his brother had once entertained such ambitions—to find two companions for Wu Lin and challenge Class One.
Back then, he had scared his brother half to death!
"Huh?"
"Defeat you? Brother, you must be joking."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned. He instinctively pointed at himself, then shook his head, unable to suppress his bewilderment.
At this moment, it felt like recreating a scene from many years ago.
These same words had been spoken by Teacher Wu when he was nine years old, and he had been equally terrified back then. Please...
Him defeating his brother? That would be suicidal!
Even if he had nine extra lives, it wouldn't be enough for such a fight!
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"Honorable Blue Emperor Douluo, please wait a moment."
"Honorable Dragon King Douluo Tang Wulin, everyone is very curious - if you were to face the former Dragon God Douluo, today's Dragon God, what would be your chances of victory?"
A staff member from the television program raised the microphone, shifting it from Ouyang Zixin's position toward his direction, asking with expectant eyes.
"..."
Hearing this, Ouyang Zixin smiled first, while Tang Wulin responded with silence - profound silence.
"Me? You're asking me?"
After a moment, Tang Wulin let out a bitter laugh and shook his head without speaking.
To use his brother's words: I've never wronged you, why are you treating me like some pushover?!
(End of Chapter)