I collect fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 83 Xue Qinghe's "Recruitment" (4k)

Yu Tianheng ignored Lu Feng; at this moment, his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Yu Tianheng was neither afraid nor excited. Around him, the power of lightning surged rapidly. Within a ten-meter radius around him, his soul power almost solidified.

boom!

A bolt of lightning struck, instantly scorching a stone slab on the Battle Arena.

"Holy crap! Captain, is this still a friendly spar? It feels like they're risking their lives!" Osro stared wide-eyed at the thunderstorm on the fighting stage.

"Hmph!" Dugu Yan snorted coldly, now she was calm.

She recalled the time she spent with Tang Si, and how he always seemed so calm and composed.

From the Soul Hunter Market to his grandfather's herb garden, and now, Tang Si has never done anything he wasn't confident about.

I was worrying too much. So far in their battle, Tang Si hasn't used a single soul skill.

"Huh? There's an unexpected surprise!"

Lu Feng's eyes lit up as he looked at the black ball of light beneath Yu Tianheng's feet.

Found a fragment of the black cultivation technique [Thunder Breathing Technique] *1 (1/10)

A technique of black quality!

It's actually on the same level as the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record"!

"This must be a technique that only the direct descendants of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect can learn." A hint of realization flashed in Lu Feng's eyes, and his expression returned to seriousness.

Those who can become members of the three upper sects are indeed not simple.

The Clear Sky Sect possesses numerous unique techniques, such as the Chaotic Cloak, the Nine Absolute Techniques of Clear Sky, and the Great Sumeru Hammer. If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect didn't have a few trump cards up its sleeve, how could it be hailed as the number one beast spirit in the world?

However, it is described very little in the original work, or rather, its glory is overshadowed by the main characters.

Lu Feng shook his head, banishing these distracting thoughts from his mind. Yu Tianheng was now worthy of his full effort.

Lu Feng's first spirit ring shone, and a black aura burst forth from his body, instantly deepening the surrounding air. The black light rapidly spread beyond the arena, enveloping the members of the Royal Fighting Team.

The teacher on the sidelines frowned slightly, his soul power surged, and a transparent light screen rose from the sidelines, isolating the black light.

"Phew~"

Oslo took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled. Just a moment ago, he felt as if a large hammer had struck his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

On the battle stage, the two sides were clearly divided, with blue lightning and black light vying for supremacy.

Everyone in the Royal Battle team, including several teachers, stared intently at the two, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.

The next moment, the two moved at the same time.

"Sizzle!"

Yu Tianheng stepped on lightning, his speed suddenly increasing dramatically. Intense lightning power gathered on his dragon claws as he charged straight at Lu Feng.

"Bang!"

The dragon claw and the iron fist collided, and a violent surge of soul power rippled outwards, instantly whipping up a gale on the battle arena, causing the hems of their clothes to flutter loudly.

"Bang bang bang!"

Lu Feng's first spirit ring flashed one after another, each punch more powerful than the last.

"Sizzle!"

Yu Tianheng was knocked back more than ten steps, and he swung his dragon claws at the ground. The dragon claws scraped against the ground, making a piercing sound.

By the time he came to a stop, three shocking scratches were left on the ring.

"Whoosh!" Yu Tianheng stomped his foot, his body suddenly accelerated, and launched another attack on Lu Feng.

The VIP room on the second floor.

The three education commissioners looked at the two on the stage and nodded in satisfaction.

"Your Highness, does this student meet your approval?" Meng Shenji asked with a smile.

His face was full of respect, but his pride was also undisguised. As a teacher, he was naturally proud to have nurtured a genius student for the academy.

With only two rings of cultivation, he was able to overpower a Soul Master, and that Soul Master was a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul.

This can no longer be described as genius; it's monstrous!

"Excellent. The three education commissioners have done a good job in teaching. I am very relieved to have you manage the academy." Xue Qinghe stood up and cupped his hands to the three of them.

The three education commissioners immediately returned the greeting with clasped hands, their smiles growing even brighter.

"I'd like to meet this student in person later," Xue Qinghe said calmly.

"It is his good fortune to be favored by His Highness the Crown Prince."

On the dueling platform, Lu Feng looked at the panting Yu Tianheng and said with a faint smile, "Brother Yu, let's end this sparring match here. Our battle has probably lasted well over ten minutes, hasn't it?"

Lu Feng was also sweating profusely, but it was all forced out by his soul power.

For a Great Soul Master to fight a Soul Venerable of a higher level and remain undefeated is already quite remarkable.

If you finish a match and act like you're taking a leisurely stroll, anyone with eyes can see there's something wrong with you.

Lu Feng doesn't have the habit of showing off in front of others.

Of course, in Lu Feng's mind, defeating Yu Tianheng was nothing.

If I become a god, or even a god-king, then I can just gloat all I want!

"Brother Tang, congratulations on passing the test. I think it won't be long before I see you in the Royal Fighting Team." Yu Tianheng took a few deep breaths and tried his best to keep smiling.

In Yu Tianheng's heart, he already knew that he had lost this battle.

If Tang Si doesn't speak, his soul power will be exhausted in a few minutes.

His third soul skill is a continuous drain skill.

Moreover, his opponent was only a second-ring Great Soul Master. The moment Yu Tianheng decided to use his third soul skill, he had already mentally declared himself defeated.

"Brother Tang, you are very strong. I look forward to fighting you again next time." Yu Tianheng patted Lu Feng on the shoulder, then silently turned and left.

Unlike his confident arrival, his back view looked somewhat forlorn.

"Holy crap! Tang Si, you actually managed to fight the captain to a standstill!" Oslo patted Lu Feng on the shoulder and said in shock.

As he spoke, a fawning smile appeared on his face. "If you obtain your third spirit ring, wouldn't the captain's position fall to you?"

"Hmph! Oslo, what, have you forgotten about me, the vice-captain?" Dugu Yan crossed her arms and snorted softly.

After saying that, Dugu Yan looked at Lu Feng, her eyebrows curving upwards, "Congratulations! I didn't expect you to be so amazing!"

Lu Feng touched his nose and said with a faint smile, "Didn't you already know whether I'm amazing or not?"

"Oh! You two have actually progressed to this point!!!" Upon hearing this, Oslo was as if he had discovered a new continent. His eyes darted back and forth between the two of them, and a lewd smile appeared on his face.

"Ahem, I meant archery! Brother Ao, don't get the wrong idea."

"What a coincidence, Brother Tang, I was also thinking about 'archery'."

A teacher rushed over.

"Teacher Li, help me! Ah!"

Oslo waved to the teacher as if he had seen a savior.

Teacher Li looked at Oslo, who was pinned to the ground by Dugu Yan and unable to move, and shook her head helplessly. "Tang Si, His Highness the Crown Prince requests your presence."

"Crown Prince?" A hint of doubt flashed in Lu Feng's eyes.

Xue Qinghe?

A thousand feet of snow?

"Teacher, may I ask what business His Highness the Crown Prince has with me?" Lu Feng asked respectfully.

"Anyway, it's a good thing, come with me." Teacher Li kept everyone in suspense.

Upon entering the office, Lu Feng saw a young man reviewing some documents behind a desk, looking quite busy.

The young man had regular features, and although he was dressed in casual clothes, he exuded a faint sense of authority.

At the same time, a ball of light fell from the desk:

Found 1 Black Skill [Disguise] Fragment

"It's him!" A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Feng's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Skills of black quality are rare, especially the same skill.

"It seems that the young man from the Spirit Hall was Qian Renxue. The [Disguise] skill appears to be one of the Angelic Divine Armor Soul Bones."

"Why would she go to Notting City for no reason? Could it be that she's been staying in Tiandou City for too long and is just going to the countryside for some fresh air?"

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Lu Feng said respectfully.

"Haha, Brother Tang, you're too kind. You four were truly valiant in today's battle!"

Xue Qinghe put the documents in his hand aside. "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have found it hard to believe that a Great Soul Master could fight a Soul Venerable to a standstill."

Xue Qinghe said with emotion, "It's a pleasure to meet you. If you don't mind, call me Brother Xue. Let's not mention the title of Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. "What is Qian Renxue up to? With her strength, she shouldn't be so strong as to not even recognize me, right? Could it be that she's trying to recruit me again?"

"Or is she testing me? To see how loyal I am to the Soul Palace?"

"Hmph, I am Tang Si, a man of unwavering integrity! A test? Which cadre cannot withstand such a test?"

Lu Feng looked up at Xue Qinghe, whose words and actions seemed to have been rehearsed countless times.

His expression and tone revealed no flaws.

If Lu Feng hadn't been a time traveler, he might have actually been moved by his 'sincerity' and 'approachability'.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Seeing Lu Feng's silence, Xue Qinghe said loudly, "You're probably only in your teens, right? Calling me 'Big Brother' isn't a bad thing, is it?"

Lu Feng shook his head and said with a faint smile, "Your Highness is too kind."

"Oh? Brother Tang, you might as well speak your mind."

Lu Feng smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "The Crown Prince is the Crown Prince. He should maintain His Highness's dignity. He should reward those who have merit and punish those who have committed wrongdoing, rather than insisting that we become brothers."

"The Tang brothers' ideas are quite different from those of ordinary people."

Xue Qinghe pondered for a while. He had always maintained an approachable attitude, hoping to gain more support from the ministers.

After all, Emperor Xueye's health has not been very good in recent years, and he is also quite old.

However, his actions did not yield good results.

Aside from managing to win over some lowly and insignificant officials, the other established families and ministers, such as the Oku family, remained completely unmoved.

Xue Qinghe stopped pondering these questions and asked, "May I ask where the four Tang brothers are from? And when did they join the Royal Academy?"

Lu Feng shook his head. "I am not a student of the Royal Fighting Academy, but only a temporary student. I estimate that I will be leaving in about six months."

"Why? Is there some place that can compare to my Royal Academy?"

Lu Feng crossed his arms and said, "To be honest, I have already joined the Spirit Hall. If Your Highness wants to win me over, you don't need to waste your breath."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's interest was immediately piqued.

"Brother Tang, what promises did the Spirit Hall make to you?"

As he spoke, Xue Qinghe took out a gold medal from his pocket and handed it over. "This medal is a symbol of the Crown Prince's status. Using it when handling affairs outside will save you a lot of trouble."

Lu Feng accepted the gold medal and glanced at it casually.

The gold medal has a simple design, being oval in shape. The front of the medal features a swan design, while the back bears the large character "Snow".

"I am honored by Your Highness's favor, but my relationship with the Spirit Hall is not solely based on self-interest. If Your Highness wishes for me to withdraw from the Spirit Hall..."

With that, Lu Feng returned the gold medal, saying, "You've mistaken me for someone else."

Xue Qinghe scrutinized Lu Feng, his eyes gleaming with admiration. This Soul Master with the attribute of light was indeed worthy of the person he had chosen.

"Haha, join the Royal Fighting Team, and you'll be granted a noble title upon graduation. Once you reach level 40, the Empire will help you obtain a Soul Ring of the optimal age for free."

Xue Qinghe smiled and asked, "Brothers Tang, how are you?"

Lu Feng shook his head and did not answer.

Xue Qinghe's admiration deepened; such a loyal person deserved to be of service to him.

He was already pondering whether the Qian family had any women of marriageable age.

"Does Your Highness know that the Spirit Hall provides me with a monthly Spirit Master subsidy after I awakened my Spirit, just like my home?" Lu Feng asked in return.

Xue Qinghe smiled. "Since you're the four Tang brothers..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Feng held up two fingers, "Joining the Royal Academy isn't impossible. But it'll cost extra!"

Tian Dou City, Yu Family, Backyard.

"Snap!"

Yu Tianheng threw a punch, shattering the wooden stake in front of him with a single blow.

"Phew~"

"Phew~"

He slumped to the ground, panting heavily. Large beads of sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his clothes.

"hateful!"

Yu Tianheng slammed his fist into the ground.

From childhood to adulthood, Yu Tianheng had never experienced such a 'crushing defeat'.

Indeed, in Yu Tianheng's view, he lost the battle against Tang Si utterly and miserably. It could even be described as a humiliation.

The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, the number one beast spirit in the world, couldn't even defeat a mere second-ring Great Soul Master.

Yu Tianheng's inner pride made him unable to let go for a long time.

"Tianheng, is your heart in turmoil?"

At this moment, a burly man appeared in the courtyard.

He was very tall, with a muscular build, and looked to be at least two meters tall. He wore a simple black vest, and a blue ribbon was tied around his right arm.

"Sixth Uncle!"

Yu Tianheng looked at the man in front of him, quickly got up from the ground, and stood up straight with a respectful expression.

The man's name was Yu Xingchen, and he was originally a member of a branch of the Yu family.

However, relying on his soul power of level 89, he managed to merge his branch into the main family.

Even within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, it's generally accepted that Yu Xingchen is the most promising among the elders to break through to the Title Douluo level.

"I've already heard about what happened at the academy," Yu Xingchen said calmly.

Yu Tianheng lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Sixth Uncle, I have disgraced the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect."

"No."

Looking at the dejected young man before him, Yu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Your battle with that Great Soul Master wasn't a failure. However, Tianheng, you lost to yourself."

"Myself?" Yu Tianheng looked up, puzzled.

"Hmph, no one's life is smooth sailing. Back then, I fought Tang Hao and was defeated by his Clear Sky Hammer in just seven moves."

"I was in much more pain back then than you are now. It took me a year to figure something out."

As she spoke, a glint of light flashed in Yu Xingchen's eyes, "In the process of a Soul Master's growth, the greatest enemy is oneself. Only by conquering oneself can one continuously break through limits!"

"Conquering oneself?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng seemed to understand something.

His fists clenched, and a blazing fire burned in his eyes. "Thank you, Sixth Uncle, I understand!"

In Yu Tianheng's mind, he had already elevated Tang Si to the same level as himself.

But upon closer reflection, in terms of identity, status, martial soul potential, and soul power level, in which aspect can Tang Si compare to himself?

Just because you didn't beat him within ten minutes, you started to doubt yourself?

Yu Tianheng smiled calmly. As long as he cultivated step by step, did he need to worry about an ordinary soul master being stronger than him?

I worked overtime last night and only wrote one chapter, but it was enough.

P.S.: Pretending to be serious. Hahaha...

(End of this chapter)