Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 238 The Power of a Single Sword

Seeing this, Dali rushed forward, unleashing his soul skill, crossing his arms to block the firebird's attack and protecting everyone behind him.

Xingjiang stood at the rear of the group, using her scepter to assist Dali while simultaneously attacking the firebird with a low-level ranged attack soul tool.

But all of this was in vain.

If you ask why he doesn't use a flying soul tool, Hu Hu can only say that those things are too expensive and he can't afford them.

Suddenly, the entire team found themselves at a disadvantage.

With the Firebird's advantage in the air, it could easily wage a war of attrition against them, and then deliver a fatal blow once they were nearly exhausted.

"Captain, what should we do?" Li Xiu asked. He was countered by the Firebird in terms of attributes; otherwise, his ability to limit the Firebird would have made this battle much easier.

As Hu Hu smashed a fireball with his tiger claws, he roared, "Let's retreat!"

At this moment, Lin Chen stepped forward and said, "Captain, let me give it a try."

Are you sure you can do it?

Lin Chen nodded without saying a word, took a step forward, and unleashed a sword aura.

The sword energy was extremely penetrating, shattering all the fireballs along its path before striking the firebird's right wing with unerring accuracy.

The firebird cried out in pain, and its body descended considerably from the air.

Hu Hu had been hunting souls for many years and was quite experienced. Upon seeing this, he immediately activated his soul skill, leaping back and forth on the tree before suddenly pouncing on the firebird again. Xing Jiang's assistance arrived at the same time.

The enormous tiger paw slammed down on the firebird. The firebird was already injured and couldn't react in time to the tiger's paw. Its entire body was hit by the tiger's paw, and it plummeted to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Lin Chen, well done!" Hu Hu gave Lin Chen a thumbs up.

If it weren't for Lin Chen's attack, Hu Hu really wouldn't have had a chance to seriously injure the Firebird. Lin Chen deserves the most credit for this battle.

Lin Chen didn't use much soul power with that sword strike; it was entirely the power of a Great Soul Master. The reason he was able to injure the Firebird was entirely due to Lin Chen's understanding of the sword, which made the sword strike exceptionally powerful, thus injuring the Firebird.

Having wielded a sword for so many years, how could Lin Chen's understanding of swords be so shallow?

"Just lucky."

This made everyone else present look at him with new respect.

Sensing Luo Rong'er's gaze, Lin Chen said to her, "Miss Luo, this firebird was severely injured by the captain, and its age is just right. You should go and absorb it."

Luo Rong'er nodded, gave Lin Chen a deep look, then looked away, went to the firebird and ended its life. She then sat cross-legged on the ground and began to absorb the slowly rising yellow soul ring.

"Ten years old, advanced to a Great Soul Master, and his Martial Soul is also considered top-notch. Shrek Academy should recruit such a genius..." Lin Chen pondered.

Li Xiu walked over, put his arm around Lin Chen's shoulder, and said, "Lin Chen, we owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you, we probably would have been in a tough fight again!"

Lin Chen scratched his head and didn't say anything.

"Alright, you've exhausted yourself. Go and rest. Dali and I will protect Miss Luo here."

In Li Xiu's view, Lin Chen must have used a lot of soul power to unleash that sword strike, but in reality, it was just an ordinary attack by Lin Chen and did not consume much soul power.

Lin Chen really wanted to say that it wasn't very taxing, but he didn't say it aloud and turned to rest. If you can slack off, don't work!

With a powerful martial soul as a foundation, Luo Rong'er had no problem absorbing the soul ring. She completed the absorption of the soul ring in just three hours, and her soul power naturally broke through to level 21.

"Miss Luo, now that you've absorbed the spirit ring, let's head back."

"Um."

After receiving Luo Rong'er's nod of approval, everyone embarked on their journey home.

Overall, the Soul Hunt went exceptionally smoothly. It took about half a day for everyone to complete the mission. Even Luo Rong'er's father, Luo Lin, did not expect his daughter to return so soon.

But in reality, it would have been absolutely impossible to succeed so easily without Lin Chen's sword strike.

"Father, it's him..." Luo Rong'er whispered something in Luo Lin's ear, her eyes glancing at Lin Chen from time to time.

Lin Chen could hear it, of course. It was Luo Rong'er recounting the decisive sword strike Lin Chen had delivered, along with some praise for herself.

But he had heard these things many times before.

After hearing this, Luo Lin walked to Lin Chen's side, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, young brother. Otherwise, my Rong'er would not have obtained the soul ring so easily. If you don't mind, please come to my Luo family for a meal in the future."

"Haha, Mr. Luo, you flatter me. I am but a mere martial artist. How could I dare to cause trouble for your esteemed family?"

After hearing Lin Chen's tactful refusal, Luo Lin did not try to stop him. After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, she took her daughter back home.

In his eyes, Lin Chen was not a genius at all, at least far inferior to his own daughter. As the head of the Luo family, he was already being generous by inviting him, so since Lin Chen did not want to come, he naturally would not try to stop him.

After Luo Lin and his daughter left, Li Xiu ran to Lin Chen's side, put his arm around his shoulder, and said, "Brother Lin Chen, come on, let's go get something good to eat! Come to think of it, our team hasn't had a proper meal in ages!"

Hu Hu had no objections and said, "It just so happens that Lin Chen joined us this time, and he's a hero in our efforts. Let's go celebrate with Lin Chen!"

"Wuhu! Let's go!"

After saying that, Li Xiu ignored Lin Chen's expression, released his martial spirit, and pulled Lin Chen to swing back and forth between the houses like a monkey.

Lin Chen's face gradually turned ashen, and he was already feeling an urge to cleave him in two with a sword.

Hu Hu, Dali, and Xing Jiang hurriedly followed.

"Sigh, we've made quite a bit of money these past few days, let's go eat at Risheng Restaurant!" Li Xiu said.

"I have no objection. It's a good opportunity to welcome Brother Lin Chen back," Hu Hu said.

Xingjiang smiled and nodded.

So the group returned to Tiandou City in an hour, and it only took ten minutes to walk from Tiandou City to Risheng Tower.

Risheng Tower is the most luxurious restaurant in the entire Tiandou City, no, it should be said that it is the most luxurious restaurant in the entire Tianhun Empire. It is located in the center of Tiandou City. In Lin Chen's previous life, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has the largest share in it. Many high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants also regard it as the best place to discuss matters.

For example, right now, Hu Hu's future employer, who was formerly the Seventh Prince, is currently in Risheng Tower.

"Risheng Tower, with its daily revelry, what a fine name." Looking at the huge plaque, Lin Chen thought with a touch of irony.

(End of this chapter)