Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

For some reason, everyone subconsciously ignored Lu Yan's presence.

Chapter 241 Apology

At this moment, when everyone finally realized that Lu Yan was there.

Lu Yan's voice was clear and calm, yet it was like a thunderclap from the heavens, crashing heavily into the already tense hall, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

The first to react were the civil and military officials inside the hall.

Just moments before, the court was in an uproar, condemning the Spirit Hall and supporting Xueye's court, but now it fell into a deathly silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stiffly turned their necks, their gazes all falling on the young man who had appeared beside Xue Qinghe at some unknown time.

His pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with disbelief and horror.

Lu Yan stood there with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree. He wore a plain long robe without any luxurious decorations, yet he exuded an air of dominance over the world.

He stood there, not particularly imposing, yet in everyone's eyes, he seemed to dominate the entire hall.

It was as if the titled Douluo, emperors and officials around him had all become his foils.

The most shocked were the impeaching officials who had just stood tall and looked smug.

At that moment, their legs went weak, and they almost collapsed to the ground. Their faces were ashen, and cold sweat instantly soaked through their official robes. Some of them, who had weaker mental fortitude, were trembling uncontrollably.

For some reason, they felt a chill run down their spines the moment they saw Lu Yan.

It was as if the whole world was proclaiming their sins, and they seemed to be facing death at any moment.

What a terrifying ability this is!

Not to mention ordinary officials, even the Soul Saints and Soul Douluo-level nobles in the palace had solemn expressions and their soul power was almost stagnant.

They did not feel the oppressive feeling of that terrifying trial.

However, they boasted that their cultivation was not weak.

However, he was so focused on the stalemate between the four Douluos that he didn't even notice Lu Yan's aura or detect a single fluctuation of his soul power.

It was as if Lu Yan was just a wisp of air, existing there naturally, yet subconsciously ignored by everyone.

This almost bizarre way of being was even more terrifying to them than facing the pressure of a Title Douluo directly.

The composure and confidence on Emperor Xueye's face froze completely the moment Lu Yan spoke, turning into an incredulous astonishment.

He suddenly widened his eyes and stared intently at Lu Yan. He gripped the armrest of the dragon throne so tightly that his knuckles turned white and his joints were faintly blue. The last bit of imperial aura around him instantly dissipated.

An ominous premonition grew wildly in his heart, overwhelming his reason like a tidal wave.

How is this possible? How did Lu Yan get here? When did he appear?

Shouldn't he have been placed in a side hall?

Why is it that neither he nor the two royal titled Douluo noticed his presence?

A chill ran from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head. Looking into Lu Yan's calm yet unfathomable eyes, Xue Ye finally understood and seemed to have a sudden realization.

Perhaps everything that happened today was a huge joke from beginning to end.

I seem to have underestimated Xue Qinghe, and even more so, Lu Yan.

Everyone seemed to have underestimated Lu Yan!

Is such an ability really something a 15-year-old boy could possess?

Or perhaps, Lu Yan really is as the intelligence suggests, possessing the strength of a Soul King or Soul Emperor?

Even Soul Saints and Soul Douluos might not be able to achieve this level of ability.

Only a Title Douluo, or at least someone with mental abilities, could possibly create such terrifying illusions!

But, is it possible for a 15-year-old boy to be a Title Douluo?

The soul power around Golden Lion Douluo Xue Xiao and Dark Sky Douluo Xue Qiong, both royal titled Douluos, instantly tightened. Their relaxed expressions vanished, replaced by extreme solemnity and apprehension.

As titled Douluo, their senses far surpassed those of ordinary people, yet even when they were fully focused on locking onto the Serpent Spear and the Porcupine Douluo, they still couldn't sense a second aura beside Xue Qinghe.

Lu Yan's appearance completely shattered their understanding of Soul Master cultivation.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes. This Lu Yan was far more terrifying than they had investigated, far more than just a super genius who was good at leveraging power!

Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo were taken aback at first, but then the anxiety and solemnity in their eyes disappeared, replaced by surprise and certainty.

They suddenly looked at Lu Yan, their tense soul power slowly receding, their backs instantly straightening, and their previous unease at being surrounded by three Douluos vanished.

With Elder Lu here, what is there to worry about that cannot be resolved today?

Young Master had indeed made arrangements in advance!

Having witnessed Lu Yan's terrifying and unpredictable abilities, the two elders of the Spirit Hall subtly began to change their attitude towards him.

The two bowed slightly to Lu Yan, their attitude quite respectful, completely devoid of their previous hostility. They simply stood quietly to the side, waiting for Lu Yan to speak.

The blue-purple lightning swirling around Yu Luomian paused slightly at this moment.

His arrogant face suddenly froze, and the smugness and confidence on his face were instantly covered with cracks, like shattered porcelain.

His pupils contracted sharply as he stared intently at Lu Yan, his heart churning with turmoil. His previously resolute mind was instantly thrown into disarray.

He never expected that he would make such a grand entrance, establishing a three-on-two encirclement advantage, and fully expecting to capture the Crown Prince and achieve great merit.

Subsequently, Lu Yan lost the Crown Prince as his powerful backer, and both Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin were not in Tiandou City.

Capture Lu Yan and force him to hand over the secret formula for the elixir.

But Lu Yan appeared in such a bizarre way.

The fact that they could do it so quietly, without even noticing all the Title Douluos, sent chills down his spine just thinking about it.

Yu Luomian felt a strong urge to retreat. His intuition told him that the young man before him was not someone he could easily provoke.

Perhaps today's actions were wrong from the very beginning.

But then I thought about it again, and the Lu Clan's miraculous pills were not only of great benefit to ordinary soul masters.

It even has remarkable effects on Soul Douluo and Title Douluo.

If we can take it for ourselves, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan will surely rise to a higher level!

He himself can break through his current level, and it is not impossible for him to surpass Yu Yuanzhen!

If we just delay for a while, what can the Spirit Hall do then?

Why should he be afraid, or consider compromising with the Spirit Hall?

As for Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin, Yu Luomian never took them seriously.

A disgrace to a Title Douluo, and merely a healing-type Soul Master.

Even if the strength changes, so what?

How could it possibly be compared to his Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, the number one beast spirit in the world?

Moreover, given Yu Yuanzhen's strength, once they get their hands on the secret formula, do you think they can take it back from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

Thinking of this, the fear in Yu Luomian's eyes vanished instantly.

He is now a Title Douluo, possessing the number one beast martial soul in the world, and has two royal Title Douluos assisting him.

Lu Yan is just a young man with some strange methods. Could he possibly defy the heavens?

Greedy thoughts, like poisonous vines, instantly entangled Yu Luomian's mind, suppressing the last remaining fear and desire to retreat.

He had finally gotten this opportunity to cause trouble, but he didn't seize it, and instead suffered the consequences!

If we back down now, not only will all our previous efforts be wasted, but we will also likely become a laughing stock in the world of soul masters on the continent!

In a short moment, the shock on Yu Luomian's face faded, replaced by arrogance and greed.

Thus, the lightning around him surged once more, and he roared angrily at Lu Yan.

"How dare you! Lu Yan, you dare show your face before me!"

"I am here today to seek justice for my poor grand-nephew, Yu Tianheng!"

"Since Tianheng disappeared, all signs point to you, Lu Yan!"

"Now that I think about it, Tianheng must have suffered a terrible fate at your hands!"

"Relying on his relationship with Dugu Bo, he dared to harm the young master of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

"If you have any conscience left today, obediently reveal Tianheng's whereabouts and atone for Tianheng's death!"

As she spoke, Yu Luomian's soul power surged, as if she were ready to attack Lu Yan at any moment.

Facing a titled Douluo in a fit of rage, who was also a titled Douluo from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the number one beast martial soul in the world.

If it were an ordinary Soul Master of the same age, they would probably have wet their pants by now, just like Yu Tianheng did when he faced Dugu Bo.

However, Lu Yan remained unmoved, looking at Yu Luomian with a half-smile: "Where is Yu Tianheng?"

"His body is buried in Sunset Forest, and we don't know how badly it's rotting!"

"As for making amends, how do you intend to do so?"

Lu Yan's voice was calm and collected. Yu Luomian's accusations were clearly subjective and conjectured, but he spoke frankly and directly.

It even seems to subtly give the impression that compensation is actually intended to be provided.

The entire audience erupted in uproar. The feeling was just as bizarre as Lu Yan's appearance.

Everyone looked at Lu Yan with disbelief, completely bewildered.

But upon hearing Lu Yan's words, the greed in Yu Luomian's eyes instantly surged.

A thought flashed through his mind: I made the right bet! Lu Yan was indeed bluffing!

"Since you are so sensible, then this old man may be able to make an exception for you."

"Hand over all the elixir recipes of the Lu Clan Chamber of Commerce, and accompany me back to the sect to kneel before Tian Heng's memorial tablet to beg for forgiveness, and I might spare your life!"

"Otherwise, don't blame me for fighting for the Heavenly Empire and the Soul Master world today to rid you of this scourge!"

Chapter 242 Kneeling