Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

Xiao Wu immediately clapped her hands and laughed, instantly forgetting her unease.

"I know a restaurant that makes really delicious braised pork with carrots!"

"Let's go then."

Wang Sheng also smiled and echoed.

The four of them chatted and laughed as they walked out of the woods side by side.

The setting sun cast long shadows of them. The days at the academy always seemed to pass by quickly amidst all this playful banter and laughter.

Wang Teng and his three friends found a small restaurant in Nottingham that served specialty dishes. Xiao Wu's long-awaited carrot and pork stew did not disappoint. It was stewed until tender and flavorful, and she ate more than half a bowl by herself.

The meal was enjoyed in a lively atmosphere, and the four of them didn't get up to pay the bill until the restaurant was almost closing time.

Stepping out of the shop, lanterns were already hanging on the street.

Tang San accompanied Xiao Wu towards the night market, while Wang Teng and Wang Sheng decided to return directly to the academy.

Although the days they spent hunting souls were short, their minds were constantly on edge. Now that they were finally able to relax, a wave of exhaustion washed over them, and all they wanted to do was lie down and get a good night's sleep.

The two brothers walked along the street toward the college.

There was no moon tonight, and the sky was dark. Fortunately, the shops on both sides were not all closed yet, and warm yellow lights shone through the doors and windows, casting a mottled glow on the stone pavement.

"We've both gotten our first spirit rings now,"

Wang Sheng walked briskly and spoke in a relaxed tone, saying, "According to the academy's regulations, I could actually apply for early graduation."

"Graduating early..."

Wang Teng slowed his pace and said, "I haven't decided yet."

"Although you can't learn much practical skills at the academy, the master has quite a collection of books. I'd like to borrow some more to read."

"That's true."

Wang Sheng nodded and said with a smile, "Although the master is a bit eccentric, his family is indeed very wealthy. Those books are not the kind you can find in ordinary places."

"Let's keep this to ourselves, but let's not say it to each other's faces."

Wang Teng smiled and said, "No matter what, I will remember the favor of the master lending me the book."

As they walked and talked, they unknowingly left the bustling commercial district and turned into a quieter street near the college.

Nottingham College was built on the outskirts of the city, an area with few residents and scattered shops.

It was late at night, and the few remaining shops had long since turned off their lights and closed their doors, plunging the entire street into darkness. Only the lanterns hanging at the corner of the college wall in the distance cast a small, blurry halo of light.

"There's not even a moon tonight, and the road is really dark."

Wang Sheng squinted as he looked ahead, muttering to himself.

Wang Teng didn't respond.

"Little brother?"

Wang Sheng sensed something was wrong, stopped, turned around, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Wang Teng also stopped, standing two or three steps behind Wang Sheng. He frowned slightly and said, "Brother, don't you think... it's too quiet here?"

Wang Sheng was taken aback and listened intently.

Only then did I realize that the whole street was eerily quiet.

Not only were there no human voices, but even the chirping of insects that is common on summer nights had disappeared; only the wind occasionally swept across the eaves, making a very soft whistling sound.

"Gudong."

Wang Sheng unconsciously swallowed, lowered his voice, and said, "It is a bit... eerily quiet."

"Let's go quickly."

Wang Teng felt a tightness in his chest, for reasons he couldn't explain, but he just wanted to get away from this road as soon as possible.

The two stopped talking and quickened their pace toward the academy gate.

Just about twenty steps from the intersection, a muffled thud suddenly came from the darkness ahead, like the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

The two brothers stopped at the same time.

The street was pitch black, and nothing could be seen, but the two of them still instinctively opened their eyes wide and stared intently ahead.

Almost simultaneously, their soul power began to circulate quietly within their bodies.

A faint yellow light emanated from Wang Sheng's body.

A silver-white spinning top silently appeared at Wang Teng's feet.

The top began to spin slowly in front of Wang Teng, creating a slight airflow.

After they were ready, the two of them continued to move forward very slowly.

After walking about ten meters, the silhouette of a tall figure gradually emerged from the darkness ahead.

The figure was standing in the middle of the road, no more than five or six steps away from them.

Who's there?

Wang Sheng took a deep breath and asked in a loud voice.

Wang Teng quickly sized up the man: he was about 1.8 or 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back. His large black robe almost blended into the night, and his face was hidden in the shadow of the hood, making it impossible to discern his features.

However, judging from the man's physique, he should be an adult male.

"Wang Sheng...and Wang Teng?"

The man spoke, his voice low and somewhat hoarse.

"it's me."

"I am Wang Teng."

The two brothers exchanged a glance and did not deny it.

The other party was clearly targeting them, so there was no point in hiding it.

"Who are you? Do you need something from us?"

Wang Teng tried to keep his tone calm.

"You don't need to know who I am."

The man in black paused, his voice growing deeper, and continued, "All you need to remember is: stay away from Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu? Wang Teng's heart stirred, and he looked at her more carefully again.

He was tall and imposing, with a restrained yet powerful aura, capable of appearing silently near the academy in the dead of night...

A name suddenly jumped into Wang Teng's mind: Tang Hao.

As if to confirm Wang Teng's conjecture, the next second, five spirit rings rose one after another from under the black-robed man's feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black.

The Soul Ring shimmered with light, and a powerful pressure spread outwards.

This oppressive force wasn't overwhelming; rather, it precisely enveloped within a one-meter radius around Wang Teng and Wang Sheng, causing them to gasp for breath and feel a chill run down their spines, as if an invisible hand were choking them.

Chapter 55 Early Graduation

Immediately afterwards, the man in black casually raised his hand and waved it lightly in the air.

Wang Teng felt as if he had been slammed into the chest by a giant hammer, and he was sent flying backward uncontrollably, while Wang Sheng next to him was also knocked over.

The two brothers fell seven or eight meters like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily onto a brick wall at a corner behind them before finally coming to a stop.

"cough--!"

Wang Teng propped himself up, felt a sweet taste in his throat, and spat out a mouthful of stagnant blood.

Wang Sheng lay by the wall, unable to catch his breath for a long time.

Such strong control...

Wang Teng felt a chill run down his spine.

Not only were their strength far superior to theirs, but what was even more terrifying was their exquisite control over soul power.

The impact was incredibly powerful, yet it didn't spill out at all, and the brick wall didn't even crack, clearly because they didn't want to alert the teachers in the academy.

This effortless approach made Wang Teng increasingly believe that the person opposite him was Tang Hao.

In addition, he specifically mentioned Xiao Wu...

It's Tang Hao, no doubt about it.

Wang Teng's mind raced.

Is Tang Hao only coming to me because of the spirit fusion skill he used during the day?

He was worried that Xiao Wu's involvement with others would affect Tang San.

Or is there... another ulterior motive?

Thoughts flashed through Wang Teng's mind like lightning.

In the original novel, the timing of Ah Yin's identity being exposed was too coincidental; it happened precisely when Tang Hao broke through the level 90 barrier.

The location of the Blue Silver King was extremely well hidden, yet Tang Hao knew it like the back of his hand.

Over the years, Tang Hao has lived a seemingly decadent life in seclusion in the village, but in reality, his cultivation has progressed rapidly...

The thought sent a chill down Wang Teng's spine.

If his guess is correct, the person in front of him is not as rough and sentimental as he appears on the surface, and every step he takes is probably hidden with deeper meaning.

What do you say?

The black-robed man's voice came again, calm and indifferent.

Wang Tengqiang suppressed his surging emotions, lowered his eyelids, and prevented the other person from seeing the emotions in his eyes.

When he looked up again, Wang Teng's face had changed to one of slight fear and respect.

"Senior, could you perhaps be... Xiao Wu... the protector of her family? We have been presumptuous."