Chapter 10 The Exposed Twin Martial Souls
The atmosphere in the spacious area was so tense it seemed to freeze.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing stood in front, while Ning Rongrong stayed behind.
Dai Mubai whispered a reminder, "Tang San, don't disappoint me. If you get the chance, teach him a lesson."
Tang San nodded slightly, though he didn't know why Dai Mubai hated Lan Minghua.
But Lan Minghua had just frightened Xiao Wu, so he had to pay the price.
Xiao Wu's face no longer showed fear, but instead, she looked eager to try.
A mere Soul Saint was nothing to fear.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were on high alert, ready to attack at any moment.
Lan Minghua looked at them and said indifferently, "Bring it on, I'm in a hurry."
Seeing this, Tang San shouted, "Attack!"
"Seven Treasures Transformation with Glazed Glass, First, Power. Second, Speed!"
Ning Rongrong released her soul skill first, instantly amplifying the power and speed of Tang San and the others.
Tang San didn't have time to be shocked by the amplification of his body and immediately attacked.
"First Soul Skill, Entanglement!"
In an instant, countless Blue Silver Grasses surged from the ground, sweeping towards Lan Minghua like a tidal wave.
At the same time, Xiao Wu shot out like an arrow.
In the blink of an eye, she was above Lan Minghua's head, her right leg raised high, cleaving through the air like a heavy hammer smashing down on his head.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhu Zhuqing instantly disappeared from her spot, reappearing behind Lan Minghua.
"Second Soul Skill, Netherworld Hundred Claws!"
Sharp cat claws flashed with black light, grabbing at Lan Minghua's back with lightning speed.
However, facing the sudden three-pronged attack, Lan Minghua's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected it.
He clearly sensed the attacks from the three, and without rushing to defend, he slowly raised his right leg and stomped the ground.
With a loud boom, dirt flew up, and the shockwave exploded outwards from Lan Minghua.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, who were closer, were instantly thrown back, unable to offer any resistance.
The Blue Silver Grass, which had been surging like a tide, suddenly snapped, turning into dust under the shockwave.
Zhu Zhuqing steadied herself with a series of flips, preparing to launch another attack.
However, Lan Minghua's figure disappeared from her sight.
Suddenly, a voice came from behind.
"Beautiful lady, were you looking for me?"
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted sharply, her legs feeling like lead, unable to move at all.
Lan Minghua gently tapped her neck with his right index and middle fingers together.
Instantly, a wave of dizziness washed over her, and Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes unwillingly.
Tang San, however, paid no attention to her, focusing entirely on catching the flying Xiao Wu.
Lan Minghua had anticipated Tang San's choice, but it would be their downfall.
He took a step forward, appearing almost instantly in front of Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong, who was on guard, shouted, "Tang San, Xiao Wu, help!"
Unfortunately, Tang San and Xiao Wu were still whispering sweet nothings, completely unaware of Lan Minghua's actions.
"The second one!"
Lan Minghua flicked his finger, striking Ning Rongrong's forehead hard.
The blow knocked her unconscious.
"Zhuqing, Rongrong!"
Xiao Wu cried out in alarm, "It's like the baby's dead and you're here to nurse it! "
Why hadn't she thought of Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong when she was being all lovey-dovey with Tang San?
"What a waste!"
Tang San cursed under his breath, feeling that Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were holding him back.
If they couldn't even get into Shrek Academy, wouldn't he embarrass Yu Xiaogang?
"Xiao Wu, let's go together. Even without their help, we can hold out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
"Yes, Xiao San, let's attack together!"
Xiao Wu nodded emphatically, rushing forward again, circling around Lan Minghua, her figure flickering.
Suddenly, she stopped in front of Lan Minghua, her eyes gleaming with allure.
"Second Soul Skill, Charm!" However, her supposedly superb, ghostly movements couldn't fool Lan Minghua at all.
He launched an attack with even greater speed, his index and middle fingers plunging towards Xiao Wu's eyes with lightning speed.
Xiao Wu trembled, quickly raising her hands to protect her eyes.
Lan Minghua stopped his fingers, then kicked her in the abdomen, sending her flying backward with a scream.
"Xiao Wu!!!"
Tang San's eyes widened in fury. He had thought Xiao Wu could buy him some time to find an opening in Lan Minghua's defenses.
He hadn't expected Xiao Wu to be defeated in a single exchange.
Lan Minghua's control was perfect; one blow was enough to knock Xiao Wu unconscious.
Tang San held Xiao Wu, his eyes dark as he stared at Lan Minghua.
How dare you harm Xiao Wu! You've met your end!
That undisguised killing intent showed he wasn't afraid of others knowing what he was thinking.
Suddenly, Lan Minghua sensed an aura locking onto him.
"They really are protective of their own, aren't they? I didn't even kill them, why are they so angry?"
He thought to himself, witnessing the pettiness of the Tang family father and son.
A hush fell over the scene; time seemed to freeze.
Zhao Wuji's expression was grave. He hadn't expected Lan Minghua to beat Tang San and
his companions so badly without using his soul skills. He admitted he couldn't do that, and was glad he understood social etiquette and hadn't fought him yesterday.
Dai Mubai clenched his fists tightly, wanting revenge on Lan Minghua, but realized the difference in strength was enormous.
Lan Minghua ignored Tang San's murderous glare and calmly said, "There's still half an incense stick's time left, kid, are you ready?"
Hearing this, Tang San ignited a raging fire, his aura suddenly changing.
"Mubai, take care of Xiao Wu for me."
Before the words were finished, he flashed, his feet moving like the wind around Lan Minghua using the Ghost Shadow Steps.
His movements were unpredictable, making it impossible to pinpoint his location.
Zhao Wuji sensed something was wrong and quickly went to bring out the unconscious Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to prevent them from being caught in the crossfire.
Tang San noticed Lan Minghua's numerous openings and slashed across the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlight.
Instantly, countless hidden weapons rained down on Lan Minghua from all directions.
The hidden weapons gleamed coldly in the sunlight, with a hint of emerald green on the surface, clearly indicating they were poisoned.
Lan Minghua smiled calmly at this, and as the hidden weapons struck him, his entire body blazed with golden light.
A golden ancient bell suddenly appeared, enveloping him—the Golden Bell Shield.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
A dense chorus of collisions instantly erupted, like a fierce symphony of metal.
Hidden weapons, by their very nature, rely on surprise, and were helpless against Lan Minghua's Golden Bell Shield.
Tang San continued to unleash hidden weapons using the Ghostly Concealment Technique, launching a barrage of attacks in an attempt to break through his defenses.
However, Lan Minghua's Golden Bell Shield wasn't like Zhao Wuji's Immovable King Body, practically flawless.
Because Lan Minghua had taken the hair crystal beforehand, Tang San hadn't obtained the Dragon Beard Needle, leaving him without a way to break through the powerful defense.
Other powerful hidden weapons were also yet to be crafted.
Lan Minghua remained calm, but Tang San perceived it as disdain.
This made Tang San feel that Lan Minghua looked down on him, and his strong sense of pride couldn't tolerate it.
"Damn it, I don't believe you can withstand a full-force attack from a 500-pound Clear Sky Hammer!"
But Lan Minghua saw through his little scheme and was already waiting for his Clear Sky Hammer.
Tang San suddenly appeared in front of Lan Minghua, his left hand glowing blue, the Clear Sky Hammer appearing in his grasp.
He swung his arm, smashing it down towards Lan Minghua.
"Break!"
However, before the Clear Sky Hammer could even land on the Golden Bell Shield, it vanished on its own.
Then, a single finger touched the Clear Sky Hammer, easily blocking Tang San's full-force attack.
Lan Minghua raised his voice, feigning surprise: "Oh, twin martial souls!"
(End of Chapter)