Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

Chu Ci answered the phone, and Tang Wulin's anxious voice came from the other end of the line, "Squad leader, come to the hotel lobby quickly, we need to start fighting with the others."

Hearing the background noise of cursing coming from the phone, Chu Ci's heart sank, and he quickly said, "Wu Lin, notify Teacher Wu, I'm coming right away."

Chu Ci quickly arrived at the hall and found two groups of people facing each other: the Shrek Academy team participating in the exhibition match and the East Sea Academy team led by Mu Xi and Tang Wulin.

"What's going on?" Chu Ci's voice rang out, and Tang Wulin's eyes lit up when he saw Chu Ci arrive.

Seeing this, the other students from Donghai Academy automatically made way for one person, and Chu Ci walked through the passage to the Shrek Academy students.

"Kid, you've finally come out. I thought you'd be hiding in your room like a coward," the burly man at the head of the group said coldly. This man was the student with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial spirit, named Yu Longwu.

Chu Ci snorted coldly and said impatiently, "Spit it out if you have something to say, or get lost."

Yu Longwu clenched his fists and roared at Chu Ci, "What did you do to Xinglan!"

After returning to the hotel, Ye Xinglan locked herself in her room, refusing to eat or drink, and just stared blankly at the Star God Sword in her hand. No amount of persuasion could change her mind.

This scene greatly worried everyone at Shrek Academy. When they learned that this had happened after the battle with Chu Ci, Yu Longwu led his men to settle accounts with Chu Ci.

Chu Ci understood what was going on after a moment's thought, and said coldly, "It's her own bad mentality, what does it have to do with me?"

“You are the culprit who caused Xinglan’s decline, how can it not be your fault?” Yu Longwu reached out and grabbed Chu Ci. “Come with me, you must apologize to Xinglan today.”

Chu Ci raised her hand to block Yu Longwu's hand, her strength so great that Yu Longwu was forced to take two steps back.

"Get lost. If you want to cause trouble, go back to Shrek City."

A dangerous glint flashed in Yu Longwu's eyes. "Kid, don't be stubborn and refuse to listen to reason."

Yu Longwu channeled his soul power, and four soul rings—two yellow, one purple, and one black—rose from beneath his feet, his aura as a Soul Master pressing down on Chu Ci.

Not to be outdone, Chu Ci raised three purple soul rings beneath his feet, his aura no less imposing than Yu Longwu's, and even slightly superior.

Both sides' soul masters also activated their soul power, fighting to the death.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hotel lobby was extremely tense and fraught with danger.

Just as Chu Ci and Yu Longwu were about to make their move, a woman's voice filled with anger rang out.

"What are you doing!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Shen Yi storming into the hall, followed closely by Wu Changkong, whose expression was equally unpleasant.

The students of Donghai Academy breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Wu Changkong.

Shen Yi flashed between Yu Longwu and Chu Ci, and shouted angrily at Yu Longwu, "Who told you to come here? Go back right now!"

"But Teacher Shen, he told Xinglan..." Yu Longwu's words were cut short under Shen Yi's cold gaze.

Shen Yi pointed in the direction of the hotel entrance, "Go back immediately, understand?"

"Understood, Teacher Shen."

Yu Longwu and the others dared not disobey the words of the white-haired witch from Shrek Academy, and could only obediently turn around and leave.

As Yu Longwu turned around, he gave Chu Ci a fierce look and said, "You just wait until tomorrow." Then, without looking back, he led the Shrek Academy students out of the hotel.

Shen Yi's expression softened considerably, and he turned to Wu Changkong, saying, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother, it's my fault for not disciplining him properly."

"It's nothing," Wu Changkong's voice remained cold and indifferent, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"Then I'll head back first," Shen Yi glanced back at Chu Ci with a complicated expression, and quickly left the hotel.

After Shen Yi left, Gu Yue couldn't help but say, "These Shrek Academy people are really too much! They actually came to the hotel to cause trouble!"

"Judging from what they said, Ye Xinglan's condition is probably not very good. It's understandable that she did something impulsive in a moment of desperation."

Chu Ci rubbed his temples. He had underestimated the blow a person would suffer when their proudest point was shattered by someone their own age, someone they looked down upon.

"Alright, everyone go back and rest." Wu Changkong waved his hand and looked at Chu Ci.

"Prepare well for tomorrow's match."

Chapter 59 Chu Ci Battles Yu Longwu

It was another day of the Tianhai Alliance competition. When Chu Ci led the Class Zero students to the stands, they ran into the Shrek Academy team led by Yu Longwu.

Yu Longwu looked at Chu Ci and said coldly, "Later in the competition, I will make you regret your actions immensely."

"Ha," Chu Ci sneered, "Aren't you Shrek Academy students ashamed of constantly cutting in line during the individual competition?"

"When Shrek Academy students are bullied, the academy will do everything in its power to seek justice for them," Yu Longwu said, his eyes filled with pride.

"Fine, I look forward to your revenge." Chu Ci sneered repeatedly, shoving Yu Longwu aside and leading the Class Zero members to their seats.

"You guys stay here and watch, I'm going to the competition venue," Chu Ci said in a deep voice, turning to leave.

Gu Yue grabbed Chu Ci's hand and said, "Be careful."

Chu Ci saw the worry in Gu Yue's eyes and said confidently, "Don't worry, Gu Yue, he can't beat me even with one hand."

Watching Chu Ci's departing figure, Xie Xie from Class Zero said worriedly, "That boy with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul is so strong, can the class monitor beat him?"

Xu Xiaoyan was also very worried, "And judging from that person's tone, if the class monitor can't win, he might get seriously injured."

"I trust Chu Ci. If he says he can win, he definitely can," Gu Yue said firmly, clenching her fist.

……

Chu Ci stood on the field, looking calmly at Yu Longwu opposite him.

Yu Longwu clenched his fists so tightly they cracked. "Kid, don't worry, I'll leave you a breath so you can apologize to Xinglan."

"Anyone can talk big, but we still need to see real results," Chu Ci said calmly.

"Both players, get ready," the referee said solemnly.

Yu Longwu's body was adorned with four spirit rings: two yellow, one purple, and one black. Streaks of blue lightning swirled around his body, and blue scales appeared on his arms.

Three purple soul rings rose from beneath Chu Ci's feet, while the Scales of God stood quietly behind him.

The powerful Soul Masters in the audience sat up straight. The battle between the most dazzling genius in this Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition and the legendary Shrek Academy students had attracted their considerable attention.

"The match begins!" the referee announced, and Yulong Wudang immediately charged towards Chu Ci.

Chu Ci's next move surprised everyone. They all thought Chu Ci would draw his sword, but instead, a ball of golden-red flame ignited in Chu Ci's hand.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yu Longwu's eyes; Chu Ci hadn't used sword intent but instead used flames.

Yu Longwu was secretly delighted. He couldn't target the sword intent, but even the strongest flames would be severely crushed by the terrifying thunder power of the Thunder Tyrannosaurus.

"Boy, you'll pay for your carelessness." Yu Longwu seized the opportunity, his second spirit ring flashing.

"Second Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw."

Yu Longwu unleashed his second soul skill, Thunder Dragon Claw. A giant dragon claw materialized in his right hand and reached out to grab Chu Ci.

Chu Ci's first and second soul rings flickered, and the soul power within his body transformed into extremely strong fire element, merging into the Wanli Flame, making the surrounding fire element aura even more intense.

The flames of Wanli burned even more intensely, and the gold entwined around them appeared even more noble.

Chu Ci watched as the enormous dragon claw made of lightning drew ever closer, his right hand covered in Wanli Flame.

"Nine Transformations of Fire Li, Claws of Fire Wolf".

Chu Ci suddenly extended his claw-shaped right hand, and a fire wolf appeared on his right hand, revealing fiery fangs, and bit through the thunder dragon claw.

The fire wolf continued its momentum, passing through the overflowing lightning, and bit into Yu Longwu's right arm.

"Ah!" Yu Longwu felt a tearing pain in his right arm and couldn't help but scream.

Chu Ci's attack caused considerable damage to Yu Longwu, but it was clearly unlikely to defeat him with it.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted, and an extremely powerful lightning force burst forth from Yu Longwu's body. Fire Wolf was in grave danger under this lightning force, and Chu Ci immediately let go and retreated upon realizing this.

Yu Longwu was surrounded by lightning, like a thunder god, and his lightning tyrannical dragon spirit roared.

Blood was streaming down Yu Longwu's right arm, but he ignored it and activated his first soul ring. He transformed into a bolt of blue lightning and instantly flashed to Chu Ci's side.

Yu Longwu's speed was naturally not something that could escape Chu Ci's eyesight. Chu Ci roared angrily, and at the same time, the fiery lion head that appeared behind him roared at Yu Longwu.

The Lion's Roar is a mental attack, incorporating the mental soul skills taught to him by Chen Xinjie.

Yu Longwu felt as if his spiritual power was being surrounded and burned by magma. For a moment, he felt dizzy and his body stopped moving.

Chu Ci turned to the side and raised his foot, and a giant flaming elephant raised its fiery hoof, which was as big as a giant pillar, and stepped on Yu Longwu's body with Chu Ci's right foot.

Just as Yu Longwu was about to be crushed by the Flame Elephant's hooves, he regained his senses and stretched out his hands to stop the hooves from pressing down.

"Aaaaah!" Yu Longwu's face was contorted with rage as he gritted his teeth and used his third soul skill—Thunderous Fury.

Yu Longwu's lightning attribute increased several times over, and he used Thunder Dragon Claw to tear apart the Flame Elephant's hoof.

Chu Ci frowned and launched an attack using the Dragon Soul Fist Technique he had learned from Nangong Yi. He threw a punch, which slammed into Yu Longwu with a dragon-shaped aura.

Not to be outdone, Yu Longwu unleashed a devastating, thunderous attack on Chu Ci, resulting in a brutal, hand-to-hand combat.

On one side of the arena, scorching golden-red dragon-shaped energy waves flew everywhere, constantly clashing with the dense lightning on the other side. The two sides were evenly matched, and the soul-guiding shield was on the verge of collapse, which shocked the audience.

"Squad leader, this is too brutal." Xie Xie was dumbfounded as he watched the flames and lightning raging on the field.

Tang Wulin watched the violent and barbaric duel on the field with his eyes glued to the screen. He couldn't help but feel excited, as if he genuinely enjoyed this kind of brutal, hand-to-hand combat.

The evenly matched situation on the field did not last long, and the flames gradually gained the upper hand.

Chu Ci's punch unleashed a fiery dragon-shaped shockwave that broke through Yu Longwu's lightning blockade and struck him in the chest.

The immense impact sent Yu Longwu flying backward, and the flames scorched his chest black.

Yu Longwu, panting heavily, quickly got up from the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul endowed Yu Longwu with an outstanding physique even among those of the same level, and he naturally believed that he should have the upper hand in this brutal mutual combat.

But reality dealt Yu Longwu a heavy blow. Chu Ci had always paid great attention to physical training since he began cultivating, and the fact that he had to endure the scorching heat of flames during his training in the Lava Hell during his holidays greatly enhanced his physique.

As a result, Yu Longwu did not gain any advantage over Chu Ci in this fight.

Yu Longwu knew he couldn't gain the upper hand in any way, and that only a desperate gamble would give him a sliver of hope for success.

Chapter 60 The Power of Chu Ci

Yu Longwu took a deep breath, and his black ten-thousand-year soul ring lit up, emanating a terrifying soul power from his body.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Overlord Halberd."