Douluo: Star-Breaking Sword God

Chapter 167 Yu Tianheng: I'm being targeted and isolated.
Sunset Forest.

"Cheer up, everyone! Don't lose points!"

Dugu Bo frowned slightly as he looked at the Royal Fighting Team's formation in front of him. Why did Yu Tianheng always try to get close to his own Yan Yan?

Can't you see that your Yan Yan doesn't want to talk to you at all? This kid is clearly one of the best in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, how come he has no sense of propriety?

Although you and Yanzi had feelings for each other before, it ended before it even began, didn't it?

Don't think I can't see through you, kid. You're only getting close to Yan Zi to get closer to me, a titled Douluo, and to gain my support. You don't really like Yan Yan that much.
The past is the past, and the present is the present. Dugu Bo felt it was necessary to teach Yu Tianheng a lesson.

"Yu Tianheng, you go to the end of the line."

"what?"

Yu Tianheng looked at Dugu Bo with a bewildered expression and full of confusion, "Senior Dugu, why is that?"

Dugu Bo snorted coldly, "Just go when I tell you to. Stop with the nonsense. You are the highest-level offensive Soul Master besides Ling Qianyao and the others. Placing you at the end of the team will make you a solid support and facilitate support."

"Oh, okay." Yu Tianheng nodded and went to sit at a table with Shi Mo.

Seeing his expression, Dugu Bo curled his lips. Not only did he lack tact, but his intelligence was also worrying. He had no independent thought or opinions of his own.

He actually believed that ridiculous reason, and ran off with his pants up.

"Speaking of which, isn't there a Golden Iron Triangle on the mainland? That lousy master that Meng Shenji mentioned, isn't he a relative of Yu Tianheng?"

These guys from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan seem to be a bit slow on the uptake.

He even suspected that the family's ancestors had some connection with soul beasts. Their bloodline was so stable, and they could even transform parts of their bodies into dragons, yet their brains seemed to be missing a screw.

They always come up with weird ideas.

Dugu Bo cleared his throat, stood with his hands behind his back, and a cloud of green poisonous mist slowly swirled around him.

"I've come here out of boredom to give you kids some special training. Today, your task is to walk out of this poisonous fog maze safely and unharmed."

Within this maze set up with the Azure Phosphorous Illusionary Poison Mist, Azure Phosphorous Serpents, formed from soul power and toxins, will appear. Their strength is currently estimated at Soul Master level, but will be adjusted depending on the situation.

I set up this maze a long time ago, and its area is so vast that it encompasses many hidden places in this Sunset Forest.

Furthermore, the naturally formed poisonous miasma intertwines with my poisonous fog, making it far more dangerous than you can imagine.

From here, just keep heading east for about ten kilometers.

Don't expect Ling Qianyao's second soul skill to keep purifying my poison. I will be observing you from the shadows. Your soul power reserves are no match for mine.

This test will assess your adaptability and teamwork skills. Let's begin.

Dugu Bo vanished in a flash.

Looking eastward, the flowers, plants, and trees were all tinged with an eerie green glow.

The group exchanged glances, then all turned their gazes toward Ling Qianyao.

Graphite spoke up, "Big brother, what should we do?"

Stone Mill nodded. "I'd like to ask that too."

Yu Tianheng and Ling Qianyao both fell into thought at the same time.

The former slapped his head and said, "You stupid brain, think hard! This is a great opportunity to win people's hearts, to perform well in front of Dugu Yan, and even to show yourself directly in front of Dugu Bo."

As long as I can come up with a reasonable strategy, offer insights, and lead everyone out safely, Dugu Yan will definitely look at me differently, and Dugu Bo will also recognize my abilities.

At that time, it would be my patriarch, Dugu Bo, with rare and precious treasures as his dowry, practically the sect's designated successor. However, while he was still slapping his forehead, Ling Qianyao spoke first:
"Dugu Yan is familiar with the characteristics of poisonous fog, and my mental strength is strong enough to see through and perceive the flaws and dangers in the maze. Zhu Qing is a speed-type Soul Master, so she is fast."

Therefore, the three of us went ahead to scout the way, with me in the middle.

Ye Lingling will be in the middle, with Shi Mo and Shi Mo protecting her. Tian Heng, you will cover the rear. With your powerful lightning attacks, you can block any dangers that may arise from behind.

Senior Dugu is secretly observing, and there might be unexpected events, so we'll have to act according to the circumstances. Any objections?

"Of course not~" Dugu Yan replied crisply, winking at Ling Qianyao.

"I think it's very reasonable."

"Big brother, me too." Shi Mo scratched his head憨厚ly, grinned, revealing his white teeth, and patted his chest.

Ye Lingling and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a smile.

Seeing this, Yu Tianheng was a little stunned. No, the tactics were formulated so quickly? He had been arranged again.
"Tianheng?" Ling Qianyao looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Oh, it's alright, I think it's reasonable." Yu Tianheng quickly replied, though he was unwilling, he had to admit that it was indeed a reasonable arrangement.

Despite this, he still harbored a strong desire within him.

Since Ling Qianyao took over as captain of the Royal Fighting Team, his presence has been veiled, and his original brilliance seems to have been overshadowed by Ling Qianyao.

He's now a level 41 Soul Master! Such talent is actually being steadily suppressed by Ling Qianyao's brilliance within the team.

"In that case, get ready and charge."

At Ling Qianyao's command, everyone quickly adjusted their posture and set off again into the depths of the poisonous fog.

The Shattering Star Sword emitted bursts of light, dispelling the surrounding toxins.

Yu Tianheng followed at the back of the group, seemingly paying close attention to the surrounding movements, but his mind was wandering.

"What's the point of being the rearguard? Can't you show off, can't you pick up girls? Yanzi, without you..."

As they ventured deeper into the poisonous fog, the surrounding illusions became increasingly realistic. Dugu Bo controlled the Azure Phosphorous Serpent to relentlessly attack the middle of Ling Qianyao and Ye Lingling's group.

To conserve their soul power, the Shi brothers were responsible for tanking damage, while Ling Qianyao was responsible for precise elimination.

As time passed, Yu Tianheng gradually relaxed because he found that there were almost no tricky dangers during the journey, the team cooperated very well, and he was not needed at all.

As a result, their vigilance gradually decreased.

"Yanzi."

In the instant he was distracted, a giant Jade Serpent, several times larger than an ordinary Jade Serpent and hidden deep within the poisonous fog, suddenly darted out from the side.

This giant emerald serpent was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye it rushed in front of Yu Tianheng, opening its massive jaws to bite him.

Yu Tianheng was startled and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

"Holy crap, how can it be so big!" He suspected he was being targeted.

"Thunder!"

Countless lightning arrows shot out from Yu Tianheng's body, but the giant Azure Phosphorus Serpent reacted extremely quickly. The moment the lightning arrows came, it nimbly twisted its body and avoided most of the attacks.

The thick snake tail, like a giant whip, swept towards Yu Tianheng.

Unable to dodge in time, Yu Tianheng was struck hard in the chest by the snake's tail. He was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

(End of this chapter)