Douluo Jueshi: Picking up Firefly at the Beginning

Among the newly formed Molten Knights, many have known Meteor for a long time and share some friendship with him. They are Ma Rulong, Mika, and other old teammates from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

It is worth mentioning that the team also includes many students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy who were lucky enough to escape death in the Mingdu explosion disaster.

They resolutely chose to join the Molten Knights for two main reasons.

First, they all knew that this unit had enormous development potential and was very likely to shine on the battlefield in the future. Second, they harbored a deep-seated hatred in their hearts.

The devastating Mingdu Explosion mercilessly claimed the lives of many of their relatives and friends.

This deep-seated hatred made them yearn to step onto the battlefield and personally avenge their deceased relatives and friends.

Despite their relatively limited strength, the emergence of the Soul Guidance Mech gave them hope.

Piloting Soul Guide Mechs gives them the opportunity to confront enemies head-on on the battlefield, thus fulfilling their desire to avenge their loved ones and friends.

Inside the military camp, the atmosphere was incredibly enthusiastic, yet subtly tense, like a bowstring stretched to its limit.

The soldiers stood in neat rows, their postures as straight as pine trees, their eyes filled with undisguised anticipation and excitement, their burning gazes fixed on the center of the field.

In the center of the venue, a wide competition platform rose from the ground. The metal platform was flat and solid, and it shone with an antique luster under the sunlight.

The soldiers below the stage were like boiling water, whispering and buzzing with discussion, each speculating about the final outcome of the competition for the positions of regimental commander and deputy commander.

This is no ordinary competition, after all, the winner will become their boss in the near future.

Who wouldn't want to follow a superior who is both capable and trustworthy? Therefore, apart from the old classmates from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the elites who were carefully selected from the military or nobility also hoped that Meteor and Firefly would win.

The reason for this is that they genuinely do not want to serve the Holy Spirit Church.

The Holy Spirit Cult is now at the height of its power, enjoying unparalleled influence on the Douluo Continent.

However, the fact that an evil spirit sect dared to be so arrogant and domineering aroused dissatisfaction among the vast majority of people in the Sun Moon Empire.

Especially these energetic and righteous young elites, their hostility towards the Holy Spirit Church is almost palpable.

On a specially made high platform, Xu Tianran sat steadily in a magnificent chair. He wore a bright yellow dragon robe, with gold-embroidered sun and moon patterns that shone brightly in the sunlight, displaying supreme nobility and majesty.

He remained calm and composed, slowly surveying the entire room, taking in everyone's expressions and reactions.

Beside him sat, in order, the elegant Ju Zi, the Imperial Preceptor Zhongli Wu, and the white-haired Silver Moon Douluo Kong Deming.

"Your Majesty, the time has come." A servant dressed in exquisite attire stepped forward with light and respectful steps, bowed slightly, and whispered in Xu Tianran's ear. Xu Tianran nodded slightly, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, and said gently, "Then let's begin."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority and clearly reached every corner.

At Xu Tianran's command, Zhang Peng, the burly Scorpion Tiger Douluo in the Holy Spirit Cult camp, turned his head slightly and nodded imperceptibly to Tang Ya, who had an indifferent expression.

Tang Ya slowly stood up, and in an instant, her figure flashed like a ghost, appearing on the arena in the blink of an eye.

Her figure was graceful, and her long blue-green dress fluttered in the wind, like a blooming orchid in the wind. However, the eerie aura emanating from her body sent chills down one's spine.

At the same time, Meteor turned his head slightly to look at Firefly, his eyes calm, and said only briefly: "Make this quick."

He had absolute confidence in Liu Ying's strength, after all, Liu Ying's power had been proven in countless battles, so why worry?

"Mmm!" Liu Ying nodded obediently, looking just like a docile kitten, which was very endearing.

But the moment she turned around, her eyes suddenly changed, and a hint of iron-bloodedness appeared in her originally clear eyes, as bright as a burning flame.

The two stunningly beautiful girls stood quietly on the ring, staring at each other. An invisible tension seemed to be spreading in the air, making it hard to breathe.

The reason why Liu Ying was unwilling to speak was because she had no good feelings towards the Holy Spirit Cult and did not want to talk to them. Tang Ya, on the other hand, was like a puppet being manipulated. Her will had become extremely weak under long-term control, and her empty eyes showed little emotion.

In fact, ever since Tang Ya almost went mad during the competition, Zhong Liwu has increased his control over her.

Although the two Holy Maidens of the Holy Spirit Cult hold extraordinary positions within the cult, even the elders and retainers who are titled Douluo must bow down before them.

What is little known is that they are actually controlled by the Holy Spirit Cult using an extremely insidious secret method. Not only are their memories distorted and fragmented, but their self-awareness is also ruthlessly suppressed deep within their souls.

To put it bluntly, they were nothing more than puppets in the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult. Despite their high status, they could never escape the tragic fate of being reduced to mere tools.

However, for the Holy Spirit Cult, these two "tools" are extremely precious and rare. They are exceptionally talented and have unlimited potential, making them an important foundation for the future development of the Holy Spirit Cult.

Therefore, the Holy Spirit Cult protects them very well and attaches great importance to them, but this also gives them a strong desire to control them. Once they show any signs of breaking free from control, the cult will increase its control.

Just like Tang Ya last time, she showed abnormal behavior because of Bei Bei's voice. When she returned, the Holy Spirit Cult increased the dosage of poison to control her. This directly caused Tang Ya's humanity to weaken even more. In the eyes of Meteor and Firefly, it is hard to say that Tang Ya is human now. The amount of toxins in her body is frightening. Even if a fairy herb like Youxiang, which can cure all poisons, came, she would have to shake her head.

The poison can be cured, after all, there are very few poisons in this world that the Fragrant Silk Fairy cannot cure. However, the cure also signifies Tang Ya's death, because her body and soul have almost become one with the poison.

Detoxifying also means eliminating Tang Ya's body and soul. (End of Chapter)