Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 10 Elder Brother and Nephew

"Alright, stop being modest. Luo Yun's strength is as strong as ever."

The new student is quite capable, but he's still a bit physically weak and needs more training.

Xu Mingxi still felt a little guilty in the face of the somewhat stern Coach Yan Feng.

He had good physical attributes, but he neglected physical training, so he was no match for Luo Yun in close combat.

"But if I'm not mistaken, Mingxi's first soul skill can provide you with an amplification, right?"

"Yes, Coach, at that moment, my speed increased significantly, by about 40%."

"Okay, okay, that's great."

Even if Xu Mingxi's other soul skills are not very useful, this one skill alone is enough to get him into the school team.

If Luo Yun breaks through to the Soul Master level, with Xu Mingxi's assistance, he might be able to make a run for the finals.

Yan Feng couldn't help but laugh, but realizing he was still in front of the students, he swallowed the saliva that was about to spill out.

The seven began their day of training, and with Xu Mingxi's addition, the division of labor became more reasonable.

Before Xu Mingxi arrived, Wen Tingyu, with Zhou Lingling's help, was the one who fought against Luo Yun.

Xiong Lie and Ye Zhi Qiu had roughly the same soul power, and their water and fire elements clashed, making their battle a close and evenly matched contest.

Yun Ni was left out in the cold; joining either side would have resulted in an overwhelming victory.

Now it's all right, Xu Mingxi, Luo Yun, and Xiong Lie are in one team, and the other four are in another team.

Luo Yun's first soul skill enhances strength by 30%, his second soul skill enhances speed by 35%, and his third soul skill is called Starlight Wave.

With Xu Mingxi's boost, even with Zhou Lingling's assistance, Wen Tingyu would find it difficult to contend with Luo Yun.

It was only with Yun Ni's support that the three of them were able to barely hold on.

However, this freed Xu Mingxi up, allowing her to use starlight rays and star networks alternately, and Wen Tingyu and the other three were soon defeated.

Yun Ni had considered flying over there directly to eliminate Xu Mingxi.

However, the StarNet's coverage area was too large, and its star rays could be fired continuously. Under heavy firepower suppression, Yun Ni had no way to deal with it.

"Damn it, are you the support or am I the support? How come your buffs feel stronger than mine?"

Zhou Lingling's Jade Bracelet is a high-level auxiliary weapon spirit that can generate a jade halo, which can be placed on teammates' heads to provide a boost.

The first soul skill increases the group's speed by 20%, and the second soul skill increases soul power by 20%.

It's worth mentioning her third soul skill, the Cleansing Ring, which can remove negative status effects from teammates.

With her help, Ye Zhi Qiu had been completely dominating Xiong Lie.

If it weren't for Xu Mingxi's occasional support, and Luo Yun's quick end to the battle, Xiong Lie definitely wouldn't have lasted long.

"Alright, the veteran team members still have the same problems. Mingxi, you need to strengthen your physical training."

"You have a good foundation, which will allow you to hold out for a while when the opponent gets close, waiting for your teammates to come to your aid."

The investment Xingguanzong made in Xu Mingxi over the years was not in vain. His persistent training and medicinal baths have given him a solid foundation.

However, he had been focused on cultivating his soul power and had slightly neglected close-combat skills.

"Mingxi, don't worry, I'm good at close combat, I'll teach you."

Luo Yun is now extremely eager to recruit Xu Mingxi and is trying every means to get close to him.

"Thank you very much, Brother Luo Yun."

"No problem, no problem."

Xu Mingxi didn't care. She would swallow the sugar coating first, and whether or not she accepted the offer was a matter for many years later.

If possible, Xu Mingxi wouldn't mind using the Star Luo Kingdom as a springboard to intervene in various affairs on the mainland.

The two were satisfied, the others were also satisfied, and Canghui Academy was even more satisfied.

With more than a year to go before the national competition, they have assembled a team with all members at the Soul Master level.

Four strong attackers, one agile attacker, one controller, and one support – while not exactly in line with the current extreme playstyle, it's still a fairly reasonable team.

A few days later, an excited third prince, Luo Yun, returned home and shared the good news with his father. "Oh~, you mean this new classmate's martial soul is Star Crown?"

The Star Luo Kingdom's royal family is unlike the Heaven Dou royal family at the beginning of the story, where the ruler is weak and the ministers are strong.

Luo Yi, the current King of Xingluo, is an 83rd-level powerful attack-type Soul Douluo with the Star Tiger martial soul, intimidating many forces within the country.

"Yes, his soul skill can also provide me with an amplification."

"Father, I've never heard of this Martial Soul before."

"Hahaha, Yun'er, you may not have heard of it, but you have seen it."

Have you seen it? I've never seen it before.

Seeing that Luo Yun hadn't reacted yet, Luo Yi could only offer a reminder.

"Yun'er, have you forgotten? Your mother's martial spirit is none other than the Star Crown."

Luo Yun's body trembled. Yes, although his mother had never laid a hand on him in the past ten years.

But when I was young, when my father ascended the throne, the kingdom was in turmoil, and my mother did intervene.

Luo Yun vaguely remembered the golden crown that shone when his mother made her move.

And there was the shining star that protected him and his two older brothers.

So that was Star Crown.

"Father, is this Xu Mingxi mine...?"

"By seniority, he should be considered your uncle?"

Luo Yun felt as if struck by lightning. Yes, his mother's name was Xu Mingya.

"Alright, you can each go your own way. I don't know the specifics either. Go ask your mother."

Luo Yun walked out of his father's study, looking dejected, and went to the Star Pavilion where his mother was.

Seeing her youngest son walk in looking dejected, Xu Mingya stopped playing the pipa.

"Yun'er, what brings you here? Come in and sit down."

Luo Yun looked at his mother, as if only then realizing that he had arrived at his destination.

"Mother, a new student named Xu Mingxi has arrived at our academy. His martial spirit is Star Crown, and Father said he is one of your clansmen?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingya's eyes lit up; she hadn't seen her clansmen for a long time.

"If it's a star crown, then it must be a member of the Queen Mother's clan. Strictly speaking, Yun'er, you should call him uncle."

Here it comes! Luo Yun was devastated. How did his beloved younger brother suddenly become his uncle?

"It must be the younger generation of the clan who have come out to gain experience. Yun'er, be sure to invite your uncle to our home for a visit when you have time."

"Okay, okay."

In the end, Luo Yun took all the blame, but he still had the skill of playing dumb.

Judging from Xu Mingxi's expression, she probably doesn't know about this relationship either. Let's just drag it out for as long as possible.

As long as I remain undetected, I will still be the elder brother, not the nephew.

Xu Mingxi had no idea what was happening in the palace; he was still in his dormitory dealing with his roommates.

Canghui Academy has two-person dorm rooms. There are four boys in Xingdou Class. Ye Zhi Qiu and Xiong Lie share a room, and Luo Yun bought a house off-campus.

Xu Mingxi could only squeeze in with a junior from the Xingzhi class.

"Senior, although you are stronger, we still need to agree on three rules, firstly..."

What the hell is this "three-point agreement"? Do you think you're Dong Tong Ni?

Looking at the burly man in front of him, Xu Mingxi felt somewhat helpless. This Shi Chui was big and muscular, but also quite hygienic.

Fortunately, the questions he raised were only related to hygiene, and Xu Mingxi readily agreed.

In any case, the dormitory is just a place for Xu Mingxi to sleep every night, and he doesn't plan to actively get to know this roommate; he'll just let things take their course.

(End of this chapter)