Douluo Continent: I, Tang Wulin, a Kamen Rider

Chapter 98: The Dual Swords Combined, Even the Sea God Tang San Couldn't Do It
"clang!"

The deafening clang of metal clashing was deafening, and the two pairs of dark gold claws stood like a sturdy shield.

He stepped in front of them just in time, forcefully blocking the fierce attacks of the fire sword and ice sword, bringing their momentum to an abrupt halt.

But next second.

"Fire Dance Whirlwind!"

"Ice and snow!"

A man and a woman, one with passionate voices and the other with cool, clear voices, rang out at the same time.

In an instant, the surging flames and the overwhelming frost appeared like two giant dragons galloping across the sky.

It swept towards the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear with overwhelming force, and in just a moment, it completely engulfed the huge bear paws and the two pairs of indestructible Dark Gold Terrorclaws.

The intense heat of the flames and the cold of the frost intertwined and collided, emitting a hissing sound, as if these two extreme forces were engaged in a fierce battle.

"laugh!"

Under the impact of this terrifying force, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's claws broke off as easily as fragile, withered branches.

Its massive body trembled violently, and its ferocious face showed an expression of disbelief, as if it still could not believe what was happening before its eyes.

But before it could recover from this sudden and devastating blow, Tang Wulin and Gu Yue's figures began to move swiftly around it like ghosts.

Their movements were agile and nimble, as if they were dancing a deadly duet, every movement full of tacit understanding and power.

Upon seeing this, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear instinctively raised its still enormous paw and began to frantically slap at the two of them.

Although it had lost its sharp claws, it was still full of confidence, believing that it could rely on its own powerful strength.

If I could swat these two tiny humans, I could crush them as easily as squashing an insignificant insect.

Each of its swings carried immense force, compressing the air with a whooshing sound, as if cheering on its attack.

However, there is often a huge gap between ideals and reality.

Then, Tang Wulin and Gu Yue appeared.

Like a pair of elusive and elusive cats and rabbits from a fairy tale world, they flit and frolic freely around the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

They skillfully evaded the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's attacks, each dodge perfectly timed, as if they had anticipated its attack moves.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is just like the clumsy, big bear in the story.

They could only follow behind them in vain, being manipulated by this despicable man and woman!

Its attacks missed time and time again, making its anger and helplessness all the more apparent.

As time went by, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's consciousness gradually blurred, like an oil lamp about to go out, its light growing weaker and weaker.

Just as its consciousness was about to completely dissipate.

A dazzling light suddenly appeared in its eyes, a light like a ray of hope, yet also carrying endless despair.

Then, it seemed to vaguely hear the couple shouting something like "Dual swords combined!"

Meanwhile, looking at the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear that had completely dissipated into spiritual particles, and the extra piece of bone that looked somewhat like a human hand on the spot where it had fallen.

Tang Wulin and Gu Yue both fell silent.

However, thanks to the answers from the Omnipotent Fantasy Book and his recent experience of unleashing the power of Heaven and Earth Coexistence, Tang Wulin roughly understood everything.

So without saying much, they picked up the bones.

Tang Wulin casually tossed it to Gu Yue, who was standing to the side, and then pretended that nothing had happened, looking around at the collapsing world.

"According to my senses, this happened just as I canceled the coexistence of heaven and earth and stopped the power of this small world of the Ascension Platform."

"This Ascension Platform world has completely lost contact with the outside world."

"So, we really should go, Gu Yue."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue glanced deeply at Tang Wulin, a knowing glint in her intelligent eyes.

She understood that Tang Wulin meant when he voluntarily stopped the coexistence of heaven and earth.

Due to the progress of the collapse of the small world, the outside world could no longer monitor their every move.

Therefore, the existence of this soul bone is completely unknown to outsiders.

Seeing this, she didn't say anything more, but silently put away the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear external soul bone, which was known as a treasure of soul masters, and then nodded gently and responded softly.

"Ah."

Upon hearing Gu Yue's agreement from behind, Tang Wulin, who had his back to Gu Yue, suddenly had a complicated expression in his eyes.

"Now it seems Gu Yue's identity is indeed somewhat 'extraordinary'."

That's right, Tang Wulin is not a slow-witted person; he is a novelist who has read and written countless stories.

Therefore, Gu Yue's views and statements about "soul beasts" were clearly inconsistent with his usual habits and those of a soul master.

He had long harbored suspicions about Gu Yue's identity.

But looking at the answer in the fantasy omnipotent book—"Gu Yue is now a human."

Tang Wulin shook his head and decided not to investigate further.

As he had told Gu Yue before, regardless of whether Gu Yue was a soul beast in the past.

But Tang Wulin really had no interest in things like spirit rings, spirit bones, or spirits.

Moreover, Gu Yue's current identity is that of a human, which is enough for Tang Wulin.

Moreover, regardless of Gu Yue's true identity, he had already made a promise with her that he would protect her.

Since that's the case, he wouldn't care about Gu Yue's true identity at all.

In short, Gu Yue is safe. Even if Tang San, the Sea God, came, he would have to step over his corpse!
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"Wu Lin! Are you alright?"

"Captain, how are you feeling?"

When Tang Wulin opened his eyes in reality, he saw Xie Xie and the others standing beside him, looking at him with concern.

After rubbing his temples, Tang Wulin looked at Gu Yue, who had also gotten up, and then his brows relaxed.

He breathed a sigh of relief and then spoke to Xie Xie and the others who were surrounding him.

"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."

As he spoke, Tang Wulin stood up, walked over to Gu Yue's instrument, and extended his palm.

Seeing this, Gu Yue hesitated for a moment, but still grabbed Tang Wulin's hand and stood up from the instrument.

At this moment, Wu Changkong also walked over, took a deep look at Tang Wulin, and then made an announcement.

"You all did a good job this time, and you've all reached the first ring of the millennium. However, apart from Tang Wulin and Gu Yue, the others still have some shortcomings in their performance."

“Especially Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, the two of you just follow behind them and pick up spirit stones.”

"In the end, they didn't even use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Watching the whole match, even Xie Xie's role was more significant than yours."

"Therefore, I hereby announce that for this final exam, Gu Yue and Tang Wulin will get full marks in the first subject, Xie Xie will get 90 points, and Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi will get 50 points."

"Now, all of you go back and get some rest, stabilize your spirit rings, and we'll have a debriefing meeting tomorrow."

After everyone left, a deputy minister inside the Spirit Pagoda quietly took out his soul communication device.

All the videos about Tang Wulin from today were sent to a certain upper-level tower master.

There was nothing he could do. Although he didn't know exactly how Tang Wulin and Gu Yue had managed to escape, or whether they had ultimately defeated the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, Tang Wulin's talent had already been undeniably revealed.

It can absorb the energy of the Spirit Ascension Platform and is suspected to possess seven or eight sword martial souls.

Therefore, as the branch manager of the Spirit Pagoda, he would definitely have to report such a talented young man.

Of course, the most crucial point is that this young man is someone highly regarded by some big shot at headquarters!

There's no way around it; although he's not good with words, deep down he really wants to improve!
Meanwhile, Leng Yaozhu, who was in a meeting, smiled slightly after seeing the message sent by the Spirit Pagoda of Donghai City.

Then he stood up abruptly, ignoring his colleagues present, and left.

Everyone present looked at each other.

The leader, Qian Gu Dong Feng, simply coughed lightly.

"Ahem, it's nothing. I suppose Yaozhu has something to take care of. Let's continue the meeting."

As he spoke, he didn't forget to glance at Leng Yaozhu's back, thinking to himself.

"It's been a long time since I've seen Yao Zhu so happy. You know, she didn't even smile when she advanced to the limit last time."

"So, does that mean Yali is dead?"

Soon after, in a luxurious and fragrant room.

"He spoils this little girl so much, he really is a gentle little man."

Looking at the screen, Tang Wulin, as the captain, appeared as a weak and submissive young man from Nanliang, obeying Gu Yue's orders.

There's also Tang Wulin's heroic spirit as he activates the "Heaven and Earth Coexistence" technique, wielding the Flame Sword and Rainbow Sword to protect Gu Yue.

A strange, indescribable emotion flickered in Leng Yaozhu's beautiful eyes.

The feeling was like that of a patient who had suffered from autism for a hundred years, who, by chance, happened to see a passing puppy.

And by sheer chance, this little puppy once again came into her sight.

Even in the time that followed, it brought her endless joy and helped her emerge from the shadows of the past.

However, now, it seems that the little puppy that once brought her laughter and whom she watched grow up is about to be kidnapped by a little fox from elsewhere.

Thinking of this, Leng Yaozhu felt a surge of complex emotions that were hard to describe.

As someone who had once been hostile to Yali, she naturally knew what this emotion represented.

But soon, she shook her head and chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"I'm even trying to meddle in what friends Xiao Lin'er makes. Looks like I'm really too idle."

However, Leng Yaozhu paused slightly at this point, and a half-smile, somewhat mocking expression appeared on her face.

"However, this girl, who possesses multiple talents, is aloof and exceptionally intelligent, is only so concerned about my family's young writer..."

"In that case, it seems I really need to find out more about this little girl."

Thinking of this, Leng Yaozhu's lips curled up, revealing a meaningful smile, and she gently tapped her jade finger.

Soon, an order to seal off the collapse of the Spirit Ascension Platform in Donghai City and a message to conduct a full investigation into Gu Yue's information were quietly passed down.

"Little Wu Lin, you're welcome. It's just that I'm your good older sister."

"You should know that the smarter a woman is, the more likely she is to lie."

“You’re still too young to handle this. Let your older sister test its quality for you first.”

"Right now, your most important things should be spiritual practice and writing."

"Girls will only slow down your cultivation and writing."
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On the second day of practical training, Xie Xie felt a pang of envy as he watched Wu Changkong being ganged up on by Gu Yue and Tang Wulin wielding the Ice Soul Sword and the Rainbow Sword.

"Hey, you guys say that Seven Heroes is clearly Wu Lin's book, and Wu Lin himself agreed to teach us."

"But why did Gu Yue act so matter-of-factly, not only stopping Wu Lin from teaching us the techniques?"

"She even acted like the mistress of the house, confiscating his Seven Heroes Chronicles?"

"Besides, she's incredibly skilled with the Ice Soul Sword. Are you sure there's anything she doesn't understand?"

After nudging Zhang Yangzi beside him, Xie Xie complained with a dissatisfied expression.

Indeed, after leaving the Spirit Pagoda yesterday, under his persistent questioning, Tang Wulin generously explained the purpose of his Seven Heroes Storybook.

You can learn the martial arts techniques of the characters in the story! You can even use the weapons of the characters in the story!
This explosive topic instantly captivated everyone in Class Zero.

Of course, Tang Wulin had already anticipated this by using his unique Martial Soul Storybook, which allowed him to create stories with his own original Soul Skills.

Therefore, it's understandable that people were shocked.

But despite their understanding, they were still very excited.

After all, this is a cultivation technique!
Not one of those present was unaware of the significance of the practice.

That's a self-created soul skill that isn't restricted by soul rings!
Moreover, the weapons of the characters in the story, such as the Rainbow Sword and the Ice Soul Sword, all have fire and ice attributes, so the other swords must also have elemental attributes!

In other words, this can be used as a second martial soul with its own built-in soul rings and soul skills.

So, when Xie Xie shamelessly asked if he could learn a new martial art and get a sword to use since he could follow Tang Wulin indefinitely, he was met with a question.

Tang Wulin readily agreed.

However, just when Xie Xie thought he was about to take off and catch up with Tang Wulin and Gu Yue's group, Gu Yue suddenly stepped forward.

He was saying something like, "Wu Lin, there are still some things I don't understand about the Ice Soul Sword Technique."

I need to watch it several times, so according to our agreement, you can only teach other outsiders after I have completely mastered it, and so on.

After saying that, she took Tang Wulin's Seven Heroes Chronicles storybook as if it were her right, and then showed no intention of returning it.

Xie Xie was speechless about this.

Good, good, good! I didn't expect this, Tang Wulin. You big-eyed guy with thick eyebrows, you've betrayed us too, haven't you!

Even knowing you're extremely reliable, damn it.

Whose martial spirit could be taken away by an outsider like this!

Aren't these things all manifested in the form of energy?
So, are your storybooks really physical books?
Moreover, and most importantly, how the hell did I, Xie Xie, become an outsider?
Chilling!
Do you know who is the person who shares a room with Tang Wulin?

Do you know who Tang Wulin has spent the most time with?

Do you even know who Tang Wulin is actually eating and sleeping with?
Damn it, with this, you, Gu Yue, have the nerve to say that I, Xie Xie, am an outsider?

Where's your face?

How come, if we disregard the time we've spent together, you, Gu Yue, have become the MVP of Tang Wulin's bond ranking?

Then I, Xie Xie, am truly grateful to you, Gu Yue!
I'm really disgusting!
Just as Xie Xie was inwardly cursing Gu Yue's evil deeds, Zhang Yangzi turned around and looked at Xie Xie with a speechless expression.

Although he didn't speak, his face seemed to convey his feelings.

"Isn't what you're saying just nonsense? Don't you, Xie Xie, have any idea what the relationship is between Gu Yue and Tang Wulin?"

"Besides, how could you not know what Gu Yue's gender is, and what yours is?"

Seeing this, Xie Xie seemed to have figured out Zhang Yangzi's thoughts as well. He awkwardly rubbed his head and then continued to watch the battle ahead while resting his chin on his hand.

Damn it, Xie Xie was suffering inside, but he didn't say it.

(End of this chapter)