Douluo Continent: I came from Demon Slayer!

In the afternoon, at the third training ground of the main campus.

When Lin Yang and Dugu Yan arrived, two figures were already standing on the training field: Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling.

"Yanzi, I didn't see you in class today..."

When he saw Dugu Yan, a rare hint of joy appeared on Yu Tianheng's usually aloof face. Just as he was about to ask a question, his gaze fell on the brand-new badge in front of her.

The words I wanted to say suddenly got stuck in my throat.

"Heavenly Battle level?"

He was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning, his eyes wide open, frozen in place.

Two months ago, Dugu Yan was only level 27, how come she is now level 30?

You should know that after his crushing defeat at the Great Soul Arena, he returned to his family for closed-door training.

I've worked myself to the bone and I'm only at level 29 now, still a long way from level 30.

But now Dugu Yan has overtaken him?

This is unreasonable!!!

Dugu Yan paid little attention to Yu Tianheng's thoughts, nodded slightly as a greeting, and then turned to look at Ye Lingling.

"Lingling, long time no see!"

Ye Lingling was much the same as before, her face covered with a gray veil.

He seemed completely out of place in the world, filled with loneliness and desolation.

When Dugu Yan greeted her, Ye Lingling raised her head and gently nodded her chin in response.

Dugu Yan didn't care. Anyway, she'd been like this for a long time and was used to it.

Not long after the two stopped, Qin Ming strode over, glanced at the four of them, and again offered no lengthy introductions.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Today, your team will have one more reserve player."

His gaze fell on Lin Yang.

"Lin Yang, you're a new member, so please introduce yourself."

Lin Yang took a step forward.

With a flash of black light, "Scarlet Space" appeared in his hand, and three spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—rose beneath his feet.

"Lin Yang, Level 33 Power Attack Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul: Sun Wheel Blade."

Even knowing Lin Yang's terrifying talent, a hint of surprise still flashed in his eyes.

You're already level 33?

Yu Tianheng, standing to the side, could hardly believe his eyes as he stared at Lin Yang and the martial spirit in his hand.

Nichirin Blade?

Is this the same guy who played the knife demon before?

Thinking of the humiliation of being slapped away, Yu Tianheng unconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking.

Of course, what bothered him even more was that this guy was extremely close to Dugu Yan, and Dugu Yan's attitude towards him was also very unusual.

He hadn't forgotten why he came to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Although the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is one of the three upper sects, the Clear Sky Sect is now living in seclusion, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has two titled Douluo, Sword and Bone.

In contrast, their family only has one title that they can be proud of: the patriarch Yu Yuanzhen.

The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family may appear glamorous on the surface, but in reality, it is on the verge of collapse due to a lack of successors.

Otherwise, this direct descendant wouldn't have chosen to attend the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy instead of his own family's Thunder Academy.

Wasn't the whole point to get close to Dugu Yan and then take the opportunity to win over Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo?

He was previously certain that he could win over Dugu Yan, but now... things seem to have changed.

At this moment, Qin Ming looked at the others.

"You should also report your soul power level so we can see if you've made any progress in the past two months."

Dugu Yan stepped forward gracefully, her fingers twirling a strand of hair, her voice soft.

"Dugu Yan, a level 33 control-type battle spirit master, whose martial spirit is the Azure Phosphorous Poisonous Dragon."

Qin Ming nodded slightly. He already knew about this, so he wasn't surprised.

According to the description of that Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan inherited a secret technique of the Dugu family, which caused her martial soul to mutate, hence the great increase in her soul power.

But Yu Tianheng, standing to the side, seemed to have cracked again.

His mind was a jumbled mess, with only one thought echoing in his head.

Dugu Yan, level 33?

The martial spirit seems to have undergone considerable changes as well.

So what exactly happened outside during the two months he was in seclusion for special training?

Next was Ye Lingling. Her expression remained unchanged throughout; she simply summoned her martial soul, and her clear, cold voice rang out.

"Ye Lingling, a level 26 support-type weapon spirit master, with the martial spirit Nine-Hearted Begonia."

call--!

Yu Tianheng breathed a long sigh of relief; the weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted.

Thankfully, Lingling didn't undergo any terrifying changes; she only leveled up compared to before.

However, his face quickly darkened completely.

This level 29 Great Soul Master actually ranked second to last among everyone.

"Tianheng? Tianheng!!!"

Qin Ming frowned as he looked at Yu Tianheng, his voice unconsciously rising a few octaves before Yu Tianheng snapped out of his reverie.

Yu Tianheng jolted and immediately said,

"Yu Tianheng, a level 29 Power Attack-type Great Soul Master, Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex!"

Qin Ming nodded and said,

"It seems I didn't slack off during the holiday, and my soul power has improved as well."

"However, you are the team members representing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the All-Martial Soul Elite Tournament. Soul power cultivation is only the foundation. The most important thing is actual combat..."

After saying that, Qin Ming paused, and five soul rings, one yellow and one purple, appeared beneath him.

A surge of powerful soul energy rushed towards the four of them like a tidal wave.

Apart from Lin Yang, the expressions of the other three changed slightly.

"Qin Ming, Level 59 Power Attack Type Battle Soul King, Martial Soul—Mutated Fiery Azure Wolf!"

Dugu Yan whispered an explanation to Lin Yang from the side.

"Teacher Qin doesn't like rote teaching; he prefers practical guidance. Don't underestimate him; Teacher Qin is really strong."

"It's said he has the potential to become one of the youngest Soul Emperors on the entire continent!"

Lin Yang nodded slightly, and a fighting spirit gradually rose in his dark eyes.

What's the point of "stomping noobs"?

What he truly desires is to challenge powerful Soul Masters or Soul Beasts.

As punishment for his momentary lapse in concentration, Yu Tianheng was the first to go on stage.

His Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul was indeed very domineering, but unfortunately the difference in soul power was too great, and he couldn't gain any advantage in front of Qin Ming at all.

Qin Ming also pointed out Yu Tianheng's shortcomings during the battle.

After sending Yu Tianheng flying with a single punch, Qin Ming frowned and shouted sharply.

"Tianheng, your battle today was full of mistakes, even worse than before. In this state, how can you expect to fight against the elites of the entire continent?"

Yu Tianheng's lips twitched, forcing a smile.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Qin, I... I'm not feeling well today."

Qin Ming glanced at him but didn't say anything more.

He knew perfectly well why Yu Tianheng had lost his composure, but what could he say about it?

This is a secret technique of the Dugu family. If you're so capable, why don't your Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family also create one, so that others can be envious?

We'll skip Ye Lingling, who's a support character, and move on to Dugu Yan.

After Dugu Yan's martial spirit possessed her, she attacked Qin Ming without saying a word.

Qin Ming remained completely at ease, commenting as he fought.

"Indeed, Yanzi, your evolved martial soul is indeed stronger, but your advantage lies in various poisons, while close combat has become your weakness."

"Then, Teacher Qin, try my trick."

Dugu Yan chuckled, and her third soul ring shone brightly with purple light. A finger-length emerald crystal spike suddenly condensed and was flung out from her tail.

Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, it flew towards Qin Ming with a sharp, piercing sound.

Qin Ming's eyes narrowed, and his immense soul power instantly condensed into a protective barrier in front of him.

puff--!

The emerald green thorn pierced straight into the barrier, penetrating half an inch deep.

Such strong penetrating power!

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Ming's eyes.

Immediately afterwards, with a muffled "bang," the crystal spikes suddenly exploded.

A cloud of emerald green poisonous gas instantly spread out.