Chapter 223 Lu Ming's Brutal Cruelty to Ma Hongjun!
As he spoke, Lu Ming summoned an upgraded version of the technique called "Ghostly Shadow Traces" – "Shadow Instant Kill Technique" – from his sea of consciousness and transmitted it directly to Zhu Zhuqing through his mental power.
This was a high-level movement technique he had redeemed from the system, far superior to Tang San's pirated Tang Sect secret technique.
Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes and meditated for a moment. When she opened her eyes again, they were filled with surprise.
"This movement technique... is too exquisite! If I master it, no Soul Master of the same level can even touch the hem of my clothes."
"Practice hard, and teach those arrogant guys a lesson in the competition."
Lu Ming patted her on the shoulder, then with a thought, he reopened the chat group.
Since we've mentioned the competition and cultivation, we have to mention a certain "master".
[Lu Tiandi: @Are all members here? I was giving guidance on cultivation just now and suddenly remembered a joke.]
[Little Witch: Brother Lu, you've finally shown up! What joke is it? Tell me quickly!]
[Wanting a sweet romance: Brother-in-law~ You left so early, I woke up and didn't see you, I'm so unhappy.]
As soon as Shuiyue'er's message came out, a string of ellipses immediately filled the group chat.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Lu Ming, gently pinched the soft flesh on his waist, but said nothing.
Lu Ming remained expressionless and continued sending messages in the group.
[Lu Tiandi: I'm wondering, how come some people, who clearly only have the cultivation of a level 29 Great Soul Master and whose Martial Soul is just a pig that can only fart, dare to call themselves "Masters" and even claim to be the number one theorist in the Martial Soul world?]
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the group chat instantly became strange.
Everyone knew who Lu Ming was talking about.
Yu Xiaogang.
[Liu Erlong: Xiao Gang... his theories do have some unique aspects.]
Although Liu Erlong's heart is now entirely with Lu Ming, Yu Xiaogang is, after all, someone she once loved and who is also her sworn brother. Hearing Lu Ming's blunt insult, she couldn't help but speak up in his defense.
Lu Ming sneered.
[Emperor Lu Tian: You're too naive. You've been fooled by that good-for-nothing for so many years.]
[Lu Tiandi: Unique point? You mean that saying, "There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters"?]
[Little Witch: I think this sentence is quite inspiring.]
[Lu Tiandi: Inspirational? That's bullshit! If that's true, then why is Yu Xiaogang still a Great Soul Master after decades? Is he admitting he's a useless Soul Master?]
To the point.
Ning Rongrong was stunned; she had never thought of it from this perspective before.
Yes, if the theory holds true, why can't Yu Xiaogang, the one who proposed the theory, break through the bottleneck himself?
[Lu Tiandi: Let's talk about his so-called "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls." Bibi Dong, you should know best, right?]
[His Holiness the Pope: Hmph, those things were nothing more than a hodgepodge he pieced together from thousands of years of accumulated texts and records by the Spirit Hall when he gained my trust back then.]
Bibi Dong showed no mercy and delivered the finishing blow.
[Your Holiness: The Spirit Hall's library contains countless cultivation insights and data from our predecessors. Yu Xiaogang merely took what others had compiled, changed the name, and published it under his own. This despicable act of plagiarism can only fool those of you who are unaware of the truth.]
[My son isn't a bastard: What?! That good-for-nothing plagiarized?!]
Although Ah Yin had never met Yu Xiaogang, Tang Hao had mentioned this "master" to her many times. Now that she knew the truth, she immediately felt that her son had been terribly wronged.
[Lu Tiandi: Moreover, his theory is full of flaws. He claims that plant-type martial souls can absorb animal-type soul rings, but this has precedents in the records of the Spirit Hall, and it's not his discovery at all.]
[Lu Tiandi: The most ridiculous thing is that while he says "there are no useless martial souls," he also makes Tang San add spirit rings to a top-tier martial soul like the Clear Sky Hammer, but he looks down on the Blue Silver Grass, a "useless martial soul." If Tang San didn't have twin martial souls, he would have ruined it long ago.]
[Rabbit is the cutest: Exactly! Master is so biased. He only cares about Third Brother and doesn't care about the rest of us at all. Plus, he always makes us run with stones on our backs. Besides being exhausted, I don't feel any improvement in my soul power at all.]
Xiao Wu also started complaining in the group chat.
Shrek Academy's grueling training was essentially just physical torture; Yu Xiaogang offered absolutely no constructive guidance on the precise control of soul power or the development of martial souls.
[My cat is white and big: Indeed. If someone hadn't taught me, I'd still be foolishly charging in and fighting head-on. That master is unworthy of his title.]
Zhu Zhuqing read Lu Mingfa's post and wholeheartedly agreed.
The movement techniques that Lu Ming just taught her were many times better than Yu Xiaogang's empty theories.
[Poison Fairy: My grandfather also said that Yu Xiaogang is a joke. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan even expelled him from their ranks, only Shrek Academy treats him like a treasure.]
The women in the group chat tore the fig leaf of Yu Xiaogang's "master" persona to shreds with their comments.
As Liu Erlong watched the messages scrolling through the group chat, seeing the irrefutable evidence and everyone's comments, the once towering figure in his heart finally began to crumble.
So, the man she had always admired was really just a good-for-nothing who deceived the world?
[Lu Tiandi: Erlong, wake up. A man who can't even change his own destiny and only knows how to run away from setbacks isn't worth wasting even a second of your feelings on.]
[Liu Erlong: ...I understand. Don't mention him in front of me again.]
After Liu Erlong sent this message, his profile picture went gray.
Lu Ming knew that she had completely given up.
After hanging up the call, Lu Ming looked at Zhu Zhuqing in his arms and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Alright, that's enough jokes. Time to get down to business."
Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback: "What important matter? Didn't we just... finish cultivating?"
Lu Ming rolled over and pinned her down, a dangerous glint in his eyes.
"That was teaching you movement techniques. Now, I need to check your physical condition to see if you can withstand the strain of this movement technique."
"Ugh... Lu Ming! You bastard..."
The temperature inside the cabin rose again.
...
The cheers in the Great Battle Arena were like a tsunami, almost lifting the dome off.
Today is the final of the qualifying rounds, and also the most anticipated battle of the day.
Blue Tyrant Academy versus Shrek Academy.
The two teams were already standing in the center of the ring, facing each other ten meters apart, the air thick with tension.
On Shrek Academy's side, everyone was wearing a dingy green team uniform, and their faces weren't looking too good. Tang San, in particular, was standing at the very front, his gaze fixed on the snow-white-clad man opposite him, his eyes filled with resentment.
On the Blue Tyrant Academy side, Lu Ming stood in the center, with the aloof Zhu Zhuqing on his left and the charming and cute Xiao Wu on his right, followed by Ning Rongrong and several other substitute players.
This adoring display of favor made the Shrek team on the other side feel even more irritated.
"Zhu Qing".
Dai Mubai spoke first, his evil eyes bloodshot, clearly indicating he hadn't slept well last night.
Ever since Zhu Zhuqing got together with Lu Ming, Dai Mubai felt like he could never get rid of the green hat on his head. Now that he saw Zhu Zhuqing becoming even more beautiful and charming, his jealousy grew wildly like weeds.
"Come back. I know you were fooled by him for a moment. As long as you come back, I will forgive and forget what happened before."
Dai Mubai put on a magnanimous act, as if he were bestowing some favor.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing didn't even glance at him, but simply uttered a single word.
"roll."
Simple and straightforward.
Dai Mubai's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
On the other side, Oscar was also looking at Ning Rongrong with deep affection.
"Rongrong, you weren't like this before. Did Lu Ming force you? If you have a reason, blink."
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes and fiddled with the exquisitely crafted soul tool flute in her hand.
"Oscar, stop being so self-delusional. I used to think you were a decent person, even if you were a bit sleazy. But now, looking at what Shrek Academy has done, and that plagiarist master, I just feel disgusted."
"Also, don't call me Rongrong, we're not close."
Oscar was struck dumb, frozen in place, and almost dropped the sausage he had just conjured.
"Fatty, is that pretty boy Lu Ming?"
Ma Hongjun stared at Lu Ming, his small eyes filled with a fierce light and an undisguised greed, his gaze shifting back and forth between Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
"He does look decent enough, no wonder he can fool so many girls. Third Brother, Boss Dai, don't hold back, cripple him!"
Although Ma Hongjun's evil fire was suppressed due to a flaw in his martial soul, his roguish nature was ingrained in his bones.
Lu Ming turned his head and glanced at the red-haired fat man.
"Where did this free-range chicken come from? This is no place for you to make your noise!"
"Who do you call a chicken?! I'm a phoenix! A fiery phoenix!"
Ma Hongjun immediately lost his temper. Although he was often bullied at Shrek Academy, he was a little tyrant outside and had never been treated like this before.
"Alright."
Tang San raised his hand to stop the irritable Ma Hongjun and took a step forward.
He looked at Lu Ming with the same gaze he would give a dead man.
"Lu Ming, you shouldn't have touched Xiao Wu, and you definitely shouldn't have insulted my teacher."
Tang San's voice was calm, but beneath that calmness lay an intensely suppressed killing intent.
In his view, Lu Ming not only stole his opportunity, but also abducted Xiao Wu, and even publicly exposed the teacher's privacy in that chat group, ruining Shrek Academy's reputation.
This person has already found a way to die.
Lu Ming smiled, the kind of smile he gave a clown.
"Tang San, save your hypocritical rhetoric for fooling ghosts. Xiao Wu is with me because she's seen through your true colors. As for that good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang, do I need to insult him? The whole world knows what he's done."
"Words are useless; let's see the results with our actions."
Without further ado, Tang San exerted force with his feet, instantly releasing his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and four spirit rings rose from beneath his feet.
Although it doesn't have a ten-thousand-year soul ring, its tenacious aura is still not to be underestimated.
"Brothers, activate your Martial Souls!"
With a roar from Dai Mubai, all seven members of the Shrek Seven Devils unleashed their martial souls, their auras fierce.
"Zhuqing, Rongrong, Xiaowu, proceed according to plan."
Lu Ming didn't even release his martial spirit; he simply waved his hand casually.
"yes!"
The three women responded in unison, their figures instantly leaping into the air.
Battle is imminent.
Zhu Zhuqing's goal was clear: to target Dai Mubai.
"Netherworld Thrust!"
The black figure flashed through the air like a black lightning bolt.
Dai Mubai snorted coldly: "You were no match for me before, and you still are! White Tiger Protective Barrier!"
The golden light shield had just lit up when Zhu Zhuqing's figure was already in front of him.
This speed is more than twice as fast as before!
"How is this possible?!"
Dai Mubai was shocked and instinctively tried to dodge, but Zhu Zhuqing's movements were too strange, sometimes to the left and sometimes to the right, like a ghost.
It was the "Shadow Instant Kill Technique" that Lu Ming had taught him last night.
Sizzle!
With a slash of its sharp claws, the White Tiger's protective barrier was torn apart as if it were made of paper, leaving three bloody wounds on Dai Mubai's chest.
"You dare call yourself the Evil-Eyed White Tiger? You're more like a sick cat."
Zhu Zhuqing's voice rang in Dai Mubai's ear, and before he could react, a whip kick had already slammed into his face.
Bang!
Dai Mubai was sent flying and crashed heavily onto the edge of the arena.
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
No one expected that Zhu Zhuqing, whose soul power level was originally lower than Dai Mubai's, would kill her opponent in a single exchange.
On the other side, Ning Rongrong was also busy.
"I have a big sausage!"
Oscar was preparing to make sausages to supply his teammates when suddenly his vision blurred.
Ning Rongrong didn't hide in the back like a traditional support-type Soul Master; instead, she rushed forward directly.
"Nine treasures transform into crystal, the first of which is: Power!"
Ning Rongrong cast a power boost on herself, then pulled out a brick-shaped soul tool from her waist and hurled it at Oscar's head.
"Should support Soul Masters just hide obediently? Brother Lu said the best support is to take out all the enemies!"
Snap!
A crisp sound.
Oscar screamed, clutched his head, and crouched down, seeing stars.
He never dreamed that the once pampered young lady would become so ruthless when she hit people.
"You're too weak. You can't even withstand one of my moves." Ning Rongrong curled her lips and kicked Oscar again, sending him rolling on the ground.
In the center of the arena, Ma Hongjun watched his teammates suffer repeated defeats, and his anger burned fiercely.
"Phoenix Fireline!"
A purplish-red flame shot straight towards Lu Ming.
Lu Ming stood still, without moving, and simply raised his right hand and gently waved it in the air.
call!
A sudden gust of wind arose out of nowhere, and the surging phoenix flames were blown back by this wind.
"Cough cough cough!"
Ma Hongjun was covered in soot and his hair was singed by the flames that had rolled back.
"Is that all you've got? Looks like you haven't completely vented your anger yet."
Lu Ming flashed and instantly appeared in front of Ma Hongjun.
There were no fancy moves, just a big tuck.
Snap!
The crisp sound of a slap echoed throughout the venue.
Ma Hongjun's body, weighing over 200 pounds, was like a ball, sent flying into the air. He spun around three and a half times before landing, half of his face swollen like a pig's head.
"This slap is for the ordinary women you have harmed."
(End of chapter)