Douluo Continent: I, Tang Wulin, a Kamen Rider

Chapter 193 The Temptation of Godhood and Immortality
"what!"

Before Tang Wulin could agree, Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi, who were standing nearby, exclaimed in surprise.

Because in their eyes, Yun Ming was deliberately asking for a beating, or rather, deliberately courting death!
You should know that they had just intended to steal Tang Wulin's storybook to present to Yun Ming.

But their idea wasn't to confront Tang Wulin head-on!
Their plan was for Yun Ming to hold off Tang Wulin for a few seconds, while the two of them would take the opportunity to capture Tang Wulin's friends.

Then they'll use that to blackmail Tang Wulin into handing over the storybook.

After all, they weren't fools; they had watched the video of Tang Wulin's battle with the Dark Blood Demon yesterday through the recorder.

They knew that the storybook called "Dragon of Courage" that Tang Wulin had taken out on Seagod Island last time was no joke!
No wonder Tang Wulin, who was merely a Soul Master, was so brave back then.

It turns out that storybook really could be instantly bought by those two, just like a dog on the street!
It's a giant "sun" nearly two thousand meters tall, formed by the convergence of the power of heaven and earth.

With something like this, who would dare to go head-to-head with Tang Wulin!
Not to mention the existence of other storybooks. Didn't you see that even after the Dark Blood Demon became a god, he was still easily defeated by Tang Wulin?
Even so, Tang Wulin still managed to defeat three opponents with a single book.

So how dare you actually go head-to-head with Tang Wulin, this supermodel with his monstrous stats?
Meanwhile, Feng Wuyu and Zhushi were giving him looks that seemed to say, "Big brother, have you really been the number one person on the continent for too long? Are you getting a little too cocky?"

Yun Ming also sensed something was wrong, and then slapped the two little brothers on the head in an annoyed manner.

"What kind of looks are you two giving me? Didn't I already say that I just want to spar with this Wu Lin? It's not a real life-or-death battle."

"After all, I have no grudge against Wu Lin. I just want to see a higher level of scenery. What, you two don't agree?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi were speechless.

Can we agree to this?
In their view, aren't they all the same?

What, Yun Ming, do you think you're more powerful than the Dark Blood Demon after he became a god?
Admittedly, the Dark Blood Demon was indeed a nobody before, but after becoming a god...

Even that titled Douluo would have to call him the Dark Blood Demon God if he saw him!
I really don't know that in the Soul Master system, being one level higher can be enough to crush someone!

Therefore, in their eyes, Yun Ming's sparring trip with Tang Wulin was no different from Yun Ming voluntarily going up to get beaten up.

Oh no, it would also damage the reputation of Shrek Academy, the positive influence Tang Wulin had on them, and even the time wasted by Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li in treating Yun Ming, and so on.
It's truly harmful in every way and has no benefit whatsoever!

While Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi were pondering how to persuade their elder brother Yun Ming to give up his foolish act of actively seeking a beating while also lowering Tang Wulin's favorability towards them.

But then Tang Wulin suddenly spoke up.

"Um, I'm sorry, I can't agree to that."

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyu, Zhu Shi, and even Wu Changkong, who was standing to the side, were all stunned, and their eyes widened in an instant.

The three of them looked at Tang Wulin with expressions as if they had seen "Yun Ming in women's clothing".

Did they hear it correctly?

Did Tang Wulin really say those words?
Tang Wulin actually refused??

Is this still the same super-brave kid who, like Ironhead, would only say "I don't understand what you're saying, but let's just fight it out" whenever he encountered any problem?
Tang Wulin actually refused??
This is nothing like Tang Wulin at all!

Just as Feng Wuyu and the others looked at Tang Wulin with shocked eyes, Xu Xiaoyan and the others beside Tang Wulin also became restless.

"Hey? You two weird old men, what kind of look is that?"

Xu Xiaoyan glared angrily at Feng Wuyu and Zhushi with her beautiful eyes.

"That's right, who gave you the right to look at Wu Lin like that! Take it back!"

Wu Siduo also angrily cursed.

"Yes, if you don't take it back, then don't blame Xinglan for her sword not recognizing its user!"

As a disciple who had been in Shrek Academy's inner courtyard, Ye Xinglan had already recognized the identities of Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi in front of her.

But she still pointed her sword at the two of them with an icy expression.

As for dancing in the sky?
Sorry, the three girls never gave this teacher a second glance from the beginning; they just ignore people when something happens.

Xie Xie, standing to the side, opened his mouth as if to say something, but after thinking for a moment, he hesitated.

He remained silent, only giving Wu Changkong a helpless look before offering no further comment.

As for Xu Lizhi, he simply stood silently beside Ye Xinglan, his Thunder Sword already poised to strike, waiting for Ye Xinglan to draw her sword so he could follow closely behind.

As for his students ignoring him, Wu Changkong seemed about to say something, but in the end, he didn't.

Of course, this little incident didn't bother Yun Ming and other Shrek Academy executives.

What they cared about was why Tang Wulin refused Yun Ming's invitation to spar.

It should be noted that, judging from Tang Wulin's performance last night, the title of the number one person on the continent should have already been transferred from Yun Ming to him.

That's a genius who, with the body of a Soul Master, could easily defeat even gods!
In addition, they all knew how "brave" Tang Wulin usually was.

Therefore, from any perspective, Tang Wulin had absolutely no reason to refuse a battle with Yun Ming.

At this moment, Yun Ming seemed to have thought of something, his expression calmed down again, and he said with certainty.

"I see. No wonder I noticed your aura hadn't changed and you were still a Soul Master."

"But last night, you, as a Soul Master, were able to display your divine power and defeat the Dark Blood Demon, who had become a god."

"I guess that, apart from your own martial soul being powerful enough, you must have used some kind of secret technique or trump card last night, right?"

"And now you're refusing because you've temporarily used up the trump card that allowed you to defeat the Dark Blood Demon last night?"

"But it's okay, I can wait."

Upon hearing Yun Ming's words, everyone instantly realized what was going on.

"I see. No wonder, no matter how monstrous a genius is, it's impossible to defeat a god at the Soul Master stage," Feng Wuyu exclaimed.

Zhu Shi also agreed, saying, "That's right, to kill a god with the body of a Soul Master."

"If such exaggerated combat power is something that can be achieved in normal circumstances, then wouldn't we titled Douluos become a joke?"

Feng Wuyu nodded, then looked at Tang Wulin with a look of amazement.

"Even so, your talent is still incredibly extraordinary."

Zhu Shi chimed in, "That's right. At least in the records of our Shrek Academy, there has never been a genius like you." "Indeed, the Golden Tree's judgment is never wrong; you are the future hope of our Shrek Academy!"

"With your storybooks and sword, the future world will surely belong to Shrek!"

Faced with Feng Wuyu and Zhushi's impassioned words, Tang Wulin did not respond, but slowly began to confess his current situation.

"Your guesses are pretty much right, but there's one thing I'd like to mention: I no longer have the book or the sword."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Shi and Feng Wuyu, who were in the middle of their excitement, were also taken aback, and even Yun Ming and Zhen Hua's expressions changed.

"what?"

Yun Ming looked at Tang Wulin with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.

"How can this be!"

Even Zhu Shi was full of doubts.

Feng Wuyu was so excited that he stepped forward and grabbed Tang Wulin's shoulder to confirm the news.

But seeing Xu Xiaoyan, Wu Siduo, and Ye Xinglan blocking his way, he didn't rush past them. Instead, he stood still and shouted at Tang Wulin.

"Kid, explain yourself clearly!"

Faced with the questions and probing from the three Shrek Academy students, Zhenhua, standing behind Tang Wulin, simply stepped forward and asked earnestly.

"Wu Lin, what exactly happened?"

Seeing this, Tang Wulin turned to look at Zhenhua and then spoke again.

"Senior Uncle, you should know how big the battle I fought against the Dark Blood Demon was yesterday, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zhenhua nodded.

"Indeed, the battle between the two of you was like the descent of gods, with mountains collapsing and the earth splitting. I could feel it even in Heaven Dou City. The destructive power was astonishing."

"He can even create a dazzling, giant 'sun' with his bare hands. I don't think anyone could miss such a spectacular sight at night, right?"

Seeing this, Tang Wulin continued, "Then you should know that in the end, it was only after Xie Xie, Xiao Yan, and I combined our seven swords that we defeated the Dark Blood Demon, right?"

Zhenhua didn't quite understand Tang Wulin's meaning, because in his opinion, although the seven-person martial soul fusion skill was rare and powerful.

But the only one who can truly harm the Dark Blood Demon is probably Tang Wulin.

Why did Tang Wulin bring up their seven-person martial soul fusion skill at this time?
Despite saying that, Zhenhua ultimately did not raise any objections, but simply continued speaking in accordance with Tang Wulin's words.

"Of course, I saw it on the recorder, and the Martial Soul Fusion Technique of the seven of you is extremely conspicuous at night, like a rainbow."

"Judging by its sheer scale, it is in no way inferior to that 'sun,' but since the warriors of Heaven Dou City are not in Sunset Forest, there is no video footage of you after your fusion and the Dark Blood Demon."

At this point, Zhenhua paused, then looked at Tang Wulin as if he had thought of something.

"Wait, Wu Lin, do you mean there were other enemies in Sunset Forest after you defeated the Dark Blood Demon?"

"Or perhaps there were other enemies drawn away by the immense scale of your battle?"

Seeing that Zhenhua had come to his senses, Tang Wulin nodded and then recounted what had happened after they defeated the Dark Blood Demon.

Of course, he still omitted some details.

For example, he didn't mention Gu Yue's affairs or his dealings with those people.

He simply said that he traded his martial spirit for his companion.

Meanwhile, after hearing Tang Wulin's explanation, Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi inwardly exclaimed, "What a waste! What a waste! It's a pity that such a shameless thief managed to snatch it up!"

Of course, they didn't seem to have changed much on the surface and didn't express their inner thoughts.

After all, they're not stupid.

They had just accepted Tang Wulin and his companions, so it would be wrong for Tang Wulin to exchange his martial soul for his companions.

Doesn't that mean Shrek Academy only cares about Tang Wulin's martial soul, not about him as a person?
Moreover, they even came up with an idea that was not very friendly to Tang Wulin, but very friendly to Shrek Academy.

That is, since Tang Wulin's storybook was not in his hands, but was taken away by someone else.

In other words, Tang Wulin's storybooks are currently unclaimed property, and whoever snatches them gets to keep them?

So here's the question: although Tang Wulin just said that storybooks can help people break through the limitations of Soul Masters, the premise is that the power in the story is compatible with the person.

But how would they know if Tang Wulin's words were true or false if they didn't try?

After all, that was a divine position that had troubled the continent for tens of thousands of years!
An opportunity has emerged in the world that allows everyone to break through limitations and reach a higher level.

Surely no one would refuse to give it a try and see if they can successfully ascend to godhood?
Moreover, if Tang Wulin's idea is followed, then wouldn't those people have just stolen Tang Wulin's storybook for nothing?
After all, they didn't believe those people could have any connection with dragons, magma, forging, fire, or swords.

Therefore, Tang Wulin's words just now were clearly a lie he deliberately told to protect himself!

That's normal, since Tang Wulin no longer has the sword and the book, which means he's just an ordinary Soul Master.

Therefore, he might face being captured and taken to a dark room by other titled Douluo or powerful forces who want to become gods like the Dark Blood Demon.

Having endured the days of being confined in a dark room where "you won't be released until you write a new novel," it's understandable that Tang Wulin would tell lies to protect himself.

After all, as the saying goes, all the Douluo in the world have long suffered the hardship of becoming gods!
Ten thousand years!
Their world had gone for a full ten thousand years without anyone becoming a god!

Even if you are a genius with unparalleled talent and a stunning beauty, if you cannot become a god, it means that hundreds of years later, you will only be a pile of yellow earth and a skeleton!

Only God can live forever!
In this world, Tang Wulin is an essential ingredient for all people to become gods and achieve immortality!
Therefore, Tang Wulin's lie to protect himself was not problematic; it was just that he was too young, or rather, too naive.

That makes sense, though; nobody's perfect.

Tang Wulin is a passionate young man with extraordinary talent, integrity, hatred of evil, and courage to face powerful enemies.

Ultimately, there are advantages and disadvantages; for example, he is clearly not very good at lying.

Of course, this was something that both Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi, two Super Douluo, could think of.

As the number one person on the continent who had long been stuck at level 99 and unable to make any progress, Yun Ming naturally made the connection early on.

But clearly, like Feng Wuyu and Zhu Shi, he didn't show any strange expression on his face. He just looked at Tang Wulin and spoke calmly.

(End of this chapter)