Douluo: I'm Invincible

Chapter 24:Battle against Wu Changkong

"Hmm?" Wu Changkong looked at her.

Gu Yue said calmly, "I'm a transfer student. I don't want to affect others because of me. So, please take back your order. I will not participate in the competition."

Wu Changkong was stunned. Ever since he became a Soul Master, he had always been a favored child of heaven, even when he came to Donghai City and entered Donghai Academy out of helplessness. It wasn't that no one had challenged him, but those people had ended up in tragic situations.

Yet when the little girl in front of him said this, he found that he couldn't do anything to her.

Xie Xie's twin martial spirits were already something he highly valued, but compared to Gu Yue's elementalist abilities, Xie Xie was still a level below.

Tang Wulin didn't expect Gu Yue to speak up for him, and looked at her with genuine gratitude.

"Thank you, Gu Yue. But Teacher Wu is right. This is about our class's honor. It's better for the strongest to participate.

But don't worry. I will work hard. There are more than three spots. If I can become strong enough within three months, I think the teacher will let me compete."

Wu Changkong looked at Tang Wulin in surprise.

"Teacher, what are we going to practice in the special training? It's not more physical training, right?" Xie Xie's focus was clearly different.

Wu Changkong replied, "Of course not. Whatever the training is, the goal is to increase your strength. Strength includes both hard and soft power. In my view, all strength comes from actual combat. So your special training will be actual combat. Through fighting, you will stimulate your potential and improve your battle experience. I'll explain key points to each of you first, then we'll begin."

"Xie Xie, your speed is fast for your level. But your physical endurance is weak. In battle, you must manage your stamina. Your second martial spirit has a surprise advantage, but don't use it lightly. When you do, it must make an impact."

"Gu Yue, I observed your elemental control today. Though I'm reluctant to admit it, at your current cultivation level, your multi-elemental control is already very good. Tomorrow I'll take all four of you to test your spiritual power."

Tang Wulin interjected, "Teacher, I've already had my spiritual power tested..."

Wu Changkong cut him off coldly, "I only believe my own eyes."

He continued to Gu Yue, "In training, try combining different elements. I've been thinking carefully about your martial soul today.

Elementalists are friendly with all elements, but because there's no dedicated amplification through spirit rings, it's hard for you to become especially strong in any single one. Right now, you can show a variety of elemental skills, which gives you an early advantage.

But when you reach higher levels, you'll find you lack a powerful spirit skill as a foundation. Your future spirit skills will only enhance your control and power."

"In that case, there's only one path for you to become truly powerful—multi-element fusion.

It's an unprecedented method, but I saw a glimpse of it today when you used the earth and ice elements together to trap Xie Xie.

If you can master the fusion of different elemental powers, you'll stand at the top of the world."

Coming from Wu Changkong, such praise showed how much he valued Gu Yue.

"Yes. Thank you, Teacher," Gu Yue nodded.

Wu Changkong turned to Tang Wulin. "As for you, the first thing is to control your martial soul. Only then can you truly master it and develop into a control-type combat Soul Master.

Also, your strength is impressive, which is useful at your current level. Soul guides are banned in the class competition, but regular weapons are allowed. Perhaps a hammer suits you."

"Yes."

Finally, Wu Changkong looked at Nan Fusheng. "Nan Fusheng, at your current level, you're also excellent. Your martial soul underwent a benign mutation—leaning toward a spiritual type.

If your first soul skill is well-utilized, it could become lethal at first sight. Your physical fitness far exceeds an ordinary power-type Soul Master's. This is the first time I've seen your case. My personal recommendation: develop as a spiritual-type Soul Master."

"I understand. Thank you, Teacher Wu."

Nan Fusheng also responded.

"Then let's begin the special training," Wu Changkong said calmly.

When Xie Xie heard it was actual combat instead of physical drills, he brightened. "Teacher Wu, who's first?"

Wu Changkong said, "No order—all four of you, together. Your opponent is me."

Tang Wulin, Nan Fusheng, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue all froze.

Wu Changkong's hand flashed, and a wooden sword appeared. "I won't use martial spirit or soul skills. You can do as you please. Start!"

As he spoke, he swung his wooden sword toward Xie Xie.

Xie Xie reacted fast and backed off quickly. But Wu Changkong's sword stuck to him like a shadow—relentless and inescapable.

"Whoosh!" A low-pitched hum tore through the air. Tang Wulin made his move.

He followed Wu Changkong's earlier advice—throwing his Thousand-Forged Tungsten Steel Hammer straight at him, trailing Blue Silver Grass.

Wu Changkong was slightly surprised but didn't dodge. His wooden sword remained steady. The hammer flew past him harmlessly.

Tang Wulin was embarrassed. He missed...

A breeze blew sideways, pushing Xie Xie out of the way—Wu Changkong's sword missed.

Then the ground softened under his feet—he began sinking. Several ice cones shot up from below. Gu Yue had repeated her earlier tactic.

Wu Changkong smiled faintly and flicked his wrist to deflect the cones—when suddenly he felt dazed.

Nan Fusheng had seized the opportunity and stolen his consciousness. When Wu Changkong recovered, the cones were already upon him. His pupils shrank—he now understood how helpless his earlier opponents had felt against Nan Fusheng.

The wooden sword circled with a strange air current. The cones veered off-course, flying harmlessly to the side.

At the same time, he leapt up, escaping the muddy trap.

"Whoosh!" Tang Wulin's hammer flew again—this time with both hammers sweeping for wide coverage.

Wu Changkong casually touched the hammers with his sword. They paused midair and fell.

He showed a trace of surprise. This boy's strength was impressive.

A fireball appeared at Wu Changkong's side—Gu Yue's perfectly timed attack.

Since his weapon was wood, fire was the most effective.

Wu Changkong redirected the fireball toward Xie Xie. Xie Xie slashed with his Light Dragon Dagger and dispersed it. He rolled forward and closed in. His left hand stirred the air—an invisible blade formed. He struck with both blades.

Tang Wulin's twin hammers rose again, striking from below.

Three more fireballs came at just the right moment. Finally, their teamwork showed.

But the opponent was simply too strong.

The wooden sword formed countless shadows. With no visible effort, Wu Changkong deflected the twin hammers.

Xie Xie took a hit to the shoulder and flew into the fireballs. If not for his quick defense with both daggers, he might have been injured.

Wu Changkong landed and lunged—this time targeting Tang Wulin. The wooden sword stabbed straight at his chest.

Xie Xie was still disoriented. Gu Yue, blocked by Xie Xie's fall, couldn't rescue him.

Nan Fusheng had already used his soul skill and was now waiting and watching. This was all orchestrated by Wu Changkong—to isolate them for a one-on-one duel.

He believed that under intense pressure, a student's true potential would show.

The wooden sword closed in—aimed at Tang Wulin's chest.

But Tang Wulin's gaze sharpened. He entered a strange state. Two gray lights flickered—he crossed his right hammer to block, then swung the left hammer directly at Wu Changkong.

Clang!

The sword struck the gray hammer, letting out a metal-like ring.

Tang Wulin felt an immense force. The hammer slammed into his chest—he was knocked back.

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