Douluo: AFK to Become a God

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The first soul ring on Ma Hongjun lit up, and his soul power surged as he opened his mouth, preparing to unleash his fiery Phoenix Flame at Chu Chengzhou.

Although Ma Hongjun's movements were fast, to Chu Chengzhou, who had exceptional spiritual power and quick reflexes, it still seemed slow.

In a flash, Chu Chengzhou bent his right leg and launched a precise kick that struck Ma Hongjun's chin.

"Bang!" The heavy blow to his chin caused Ma Hongjun not only to swallow back the soul power he was about to release but also sent him flying into the air, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Without waiting for him to recover, Chu Chengzhou quickly grabbed Ma Hongjun, and with a flurry of punches, he rained down on Ma Hongjun's chubby face.

The punches came so fast that they created afterimages.

Ma Hongjun was in agony, but Chu Chengzhou was enjoying himself.

However, since they would be classmates in the future, Chu Chengzhou held back a little. Seeing that it was enough, he switched from punches to slaps, pushing Ma Hongjun's chest and sending him flying into a nearby field.

"Boom!" Ma Hongjun landed heavily, splashing a lot of mud.

This time, he didn't roll around like a ball, but he did sink into the muddy field, crushing some crops. It was unclear whether the owner of the crops would dare to come to Shrek Academy and demand compensation from Flanders.

"With that little strength, you want to act like a thug?" Chu Chengzhou sneered as he walked away.

"Brother, is this the hero saving the beauty from a storybook?" Xiao Wu blinked and asked, full of admiration.

Chu Chengzhou: "..."

After a brief silence, Chu Chengzhou replied, "You can't do the heavy lifting, and you're too young for me to ask you to owe your body. This hero has no interest! By the way, stop reading those storybooks. Otherwise, your already silly brain will get even sillier!"

"You—how dare you! Xiao Wu will fight you!" Xiao Wu pouted and pounced on Chu Chengzhou.

The two playfully tussled, while Ma Hongjun, stuck in the muddy field, felt utterly helpless.

Who would have thought that the seemingly ordinary young man was actually a soul master stronger than him?

All he did was flirt with that bunny-eared girl, and he hadn't even touched her. Was it really necessary to beat him so badly?

Look at my face! It's swollen and bruised all over!

They say you shouldn't hit people in the face or expose their weaknesses. This guy specifically targeted my face—this grudge won't go unpunished! I, Ma Hongjun, the "little king of brothels," won't let this slide!

With that, Ma Hongjun crawled out of the field, glaring at Chu Chengzhou and Xiao Wu's retreating figures. He quickly ran along a shortcut, heading back to Shrek Academy to seek help.

He couldn't beat that guy, but Dai Mubai was a Soul Elder at the third ring. Surely he could take care of it!

...

"Bang, bang, bang—!" A series of urgent knocks on the door woke Dai Mubai, who had been in a deep sleep.

"Who is it? Can a person sleep in peace?" Dai Mubai groaned, glancing at the time. It was already morning, and he had only gotten a couple of hours of sleep. Didn't anyone have any decency?

"It's me, Dai Laoda!" Ma Hongjun's voice came from outside.

"Fatty, if you have something to say, say it quickly. Don't waste my time!" Dai Mubai responded irritably.

"Dai Laoda, I need your help. Open the door!" Ma Hongjun pleaded.

If he had a choice, Ma Hongjun wouldn't have gone to Dai Mubai for help. After all, Dai Mubai often looked down on him because of his soul's appearance and the flaws in his martial soul. Ma Hongjun considered himself a "flirtatious little prince," and Dai Mubai never missed a chance to mock him.

But there was no one else. Among the three students in the academy, only Dai Mubai, a third-ring Soul Elder, could help him.

As for telling a teacher? It would be one thing if someone much older than him bullied him, but this was someone of his own age. If he told a teacher, wouldn't that make him seem pathetic?

"Fine, fine, I'm coming!"

Dai Mubai reluctantly got out of bed and opened the door for Ma Hongjun.

"Whoa, Fatty, what happened to you? You look like a pig's head!" Dai Mubai was shocked when he saw Ma Hongjun covered in mud, his face swollen and bruised.

"Dai Laoda, you have to help me!" Ma Hongjun's eyes reddened as he nearly cried.

"Hahaha..." Dai Mubai couldn't help but laugh when he saw Ma Hongjun's new appearance.

"Dai Laoda, you're laughing at me like this when I've been beaten up?" Ma Hongjun's eyes flashed with anger.

"Alright, alright, I won't laugh. Don't worry, Fatty, your big brother will definitely help you get revenge!" Dai Mubai said, trying to hold back his laughter.

Though he was a fallen prince, Dai Mubai was still a member of the noble Star Luo Empire's royal family. He had no respect for Ma Hongjun, who was of common birth and had a martial soul with flaws, especially after Ma Hongjun's "flirtatious" behavior.

But despite all the mockery, they were still brothers. Now that Ma Hongjun had been beaten up so badly, Dai Mubai, as the "big brother," had to step up. Otherwise, who would respect him as their leader in the future?