Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

Countless bolts of lightning converged on Yu Longwu's right hand, forming a domineering lightning halberd.

With a deafening roar, Yu Longwu gripped his lightning halberd and, bathed in thunder, thrust it at Chu Ci.

Facing this attack, Chu Ci dared not be careless and used his third soul skill to balance the two.

The scales of the gods were restored to balance, and the lightning surrounding Yu Longwu vanished into thin air.

Without the blessing of thunder, the power of Yu Longwu's Thunder Dragon Overlord Halberd plummeted.

Chu Ci stretched out his arms, and the Wanli Flame hovering around him spread its wings like a fire phoenix.

The stripes on the fiery phoenix wings are distinct, and each feather looks almost real.

A melodious phoenix cry rang out, and Chu Ci took flight and danced. Feathers detached from his wings and danced with Chu Ci's movements, drawing mysterious trajectories.

Chu Ci's aura grew stronger and stronger. When the feathers burning with golden-red Wanli Flame swept past Yu Longwu's Thunder Dragon Overlord Halberd, the Thunder Dragon Overlord Halberd instantly dissipated in Yu Longwu's shocked gaze.

Chu Ci used his hand as a blade, casually slashing out with fiery feathers, creating a fiery slash engraved with phoenix stripes.

A bloody gash appeared on Yu Longwu's chest. Chu Ci withdrew his force in time, preventing Yu Longwu from taking his life, but only pushing him out of the arena.

Yu Longwu lay on the ground, feeling the pain in his chest, and said in a trembling voice, "Why...why did I lose?"

After saying this, Yu Longwu finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Chu Ci... wins," the referee announced in a trembling voice, seemingly unable to believe that Chu Ci could actually achieve victory.

In an instant, the entire audience erupted in uproar, their voices mingling with discussions, and the scene descended into chaos.

At the start of the competition, everyone thought Chu Ci would be eliminated when they saw Yu Longwu, because Shrek Academy's strength was too deeply ingrained in people's minds. Even if Chu Ci was a genius, it was still impossible for him to win against a Shrek Academy student who had a higher spirit ring.

Everyone was feeling sorry for Chu Ci, the genius that the Tianhai Alliance had finally produced, but the result was surprising. Chu Ci actually won and completely suppressed the Shrek Academy student.

Inside the private room, Shen Yi looked at Chu Ci's proud figure and couldn't help but sigh, "Your student is truly remarkable. Even in Shrek Academy, he would definitely be a top-tier inner court student."

"He is indeed outstanding." Wu Changkong's eyes were full of satisfaction. When he saw Chu Ci shine with unparalleled brilliance in the first competition, even Wu Changkong's cold heart felt a sense of pride.

Yu Longwu was carried away by other Shrek Academy students, and Chu Ci returned to the audience, where she received excited praise from her companions.

"Class monitor, you're amazing! That guy has higher soul power than you, and he's from Shrek Academy. You still managed to beat him, class monitor. That's incredible!" Xu Xiaoyan cheered like a little fangirl.

"Mmm," Xie Xie and Tang Wulin both nodded in agreement with Xu Xiaoyan's words.

Gu Yue stepped forward, grabbed Chu Ci's wrist, and looked him up and down. Seeing that Chu Ci's complexion was rosy and he was obviously not injured, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Changkong suddenly appeared beside Chu Ci and asked, "How did you feel about this battle?"

"I have applied what I have learned to real combat, and I have gained a great deal from it," Chu Ci replied with a light smile.

"Okay, get some rest. There's a team competition this afternoon." Wu Changkong turned and left, disappearing without a trace.

In the afternoon's team competition, Class Zero easily won again.

Because the opposing team was so scared when they saw Chu Ci, Chu Ci's performance of defeating Shrek Academy despite being a much higher level had already spread throughout the entire Tianhai Alliance Tournament, and all the participants were constantly praying that they would not encounter Chu Ci's team.

Back at the hotel, Xie Xie couldn't help but say, "Will Shrek Academy send people to cause trouble again tonight?"

Chu Ci walked ahead without turning his head and said, "The strongest among them has been defeated. If they want to cause trouble again, their team leader will have to lead the way. Do you think that's possible?"

“That’s true. It’s reckless and impulsive for students to cause trouble. But if a teacher leads the trouble, it’s definitely bullying the weak. Shrek Academy considers itself the number one academy on the continent, so they shouldn’t do something so shameless,” Gu Yue chimed in.

Hearing this, Chu Ci's expression turned somewhat strange. It seemed that Shrek Academy teachers had done quite a few things, such as stirring up trouble and bullying the weak.

However, the teacher leading the team this time, Shen Yi, is Wu Changkong's junior sister, so she definitely won't come looking for trouble.

Back in his room, Chu Ci quickly sat cross-legged and meditated to enhance his soul power.

After this battle, Chu Ci realized that his biggest problem was that he had too little soul power.

Despite Chu Ci's various abilities, such as soul tools, Wanli Flame, and swordsmanship, the prerequisite for using these abilities is having sufficient soul power.

For example, in this battle against Yu Longwu, although Chu Ci used Wanli Flame most of the time and used the Divine Balance very little, in the end, Chu Ci's soul power was almost exhausted.

Therefore, for the next period of time, Chu Ci's focus of cultivation will be on improving his soul power, and other things will be put aside for now.

The next day, the Tianhai Alliance competition proceeded as scheduled. However, when Chu Ci arrived at the individual competition arena, he was informed that his opponent had forfeited the match due to stomach pain.

Chu Ci was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this; had his reputation become so formidable?

Two more days passed.

That evening, there was a knock on Chu Ci's door.

Chu Ci opened the door and found Tang Wulin and Xu Lizhi standing outside.

Tang Wulin wore an awkward smile, clearly feeling a little embarrassed for coming to see Chu Ci so late.

Xu Lizhi appeared calm on the surface, but there was still an underlying worry between his brows.

"Is there something you need?" Chu Ci asked, raising an eyebrow at the strange pair.

Tang Wulin rubbed his hands together. "Hehe, class monitor, Xu Lizhi needs your help and asked me to introduce him to you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci looked at Xu Lizhi, vaguely knowing why he had come to see her.

"Chu Ci, I'd like to ask you to help Sister Xinglan. She's really not doing well right now," Xu Lizhi said, bending down.

"I can't help with this; she has to get through this on her own." Chu Ci said, about to close the door.

But Xu Lizhi stuck out one foot and blocked the doorway, pleading, "Please, Sister Xinglan shows no sign of getting out of this predicament, and no amount of persuasion will help."

"Then my persuasion will be effective." Chu Ci rolled her eyes and slammed the door shut harder.

Xu Lizhi reached out and braced himself against the door, saying in a low voice, "The one who tied the knot must untie it. Your persuasion of Sister Xinglan will definitely be helpful."

Chu Ci remained unmoved, and with a surge of soul power emanating from his body, he was about to push Xu Lizhi out of the room.

Chapter 61 Three-Year Agreement

In a moment of desperation, Xu Lizhi shouted, "Teacher Wu is with us too!"

Chu Ci's spiritual power paused, and he frowned as he asked, "Is Teacher Wu really with you?"

Xu Lizhi nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, I swear."

“Okay, I’ll go with you.” Chu Ci thought for a moment and agreed.

Xu Lizhi was overjoyed and immediately took Chu Ci to the hotel where Shrek Academy was staying.

Xu Lizhi led Chu Ci to a reception room in the hotel. As soon as Chu Ci entered the room, she saw Wu Changkong sitting next to Shen Yi.

Chu Ci raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Teacher Wu, what are you doing here so late at night instead of resting at the hotel? You made your student worry and came out to find you so late at night."

Wu Changkong's face was icy, and he remained silent. He certainly wouldn't have come here so late at night if Shen Yi hadn't dragged him here so desperately.

As Shen Yi listened to Xu Lizhi's report, he secretly rejoiced that he had brought Wu Changkong along, otherwise Chu Ci might not have been able to come.

Shen Yi looked at Chu Ci and said as gently as possible, "Chu Ci, let me introduce myself. My name is Shen Yi. I am the team leader of Shrek Academy and also the junior of Teacher Ni Wu."

"I invited you here tonight in the hope that you can help Xinglan out of her predicament."

Chu Ci did not refuse directly, but instead asked, "Whose request was this?"

"Ah, what does this have to do with whose request?" Shen Yi asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Of course, if it's your request, I don't want to agree, no matter what conditions you offer, it won't work. But if it's Teacher Wu's request..."

Chu Ci glanced at Wu Changkong and continued, "...Then I will not shirk my duty."

When Wu Changkong saw the conversation had turned back to him, his expression grew even colder. He was only there to act as a matchmaker. After all, one side was his student, and the other was his faith; he couldn't very well take sides.

"Senior brother." Wu Changkong turned his head and saw Shen Yi looking at him with teary eyes.

Wu Changkong's lips twitched. Asking him to beg Chu Ci was worse than killing him.

But Shen Yi was, after all, his junior sister, and Wu Changkong hesitated for a moment.

The perceptive Shen Yi instantly seized upon this moment of hesitation and began to plead and cajole. Finally, Wu Changkong relented.

"It was my request."

"That's fine then," Chu Ci said with satisfaction and righteous indignation, "This is the first time Teacher Wu has asked a student for this, so I have no choice but to do it."

Wu Changkong's forehead veins bulged, and his face was icy cold.

Seeing Wu Changkong like this, Chu Ci was very afraid that Wu Changkong would suddenly turn on her and punish her. She quickly asked Xu Lizhi to take her to see Ye Xinglan.

On his way to Ye Xinglan's room, Chu Ci silently pondered what to do next, and soon made a decision in his mind.

Arriving at Ye Xinglan's door, Xu Lizhi knocked, and a tired female voice came from inside.

"I told you, don't bother me."

Xu Lizhi's lips moved slightly, as if he was about to say something, but his eyes suddenly widened.

Flames erupted from Chu Ci's hands, burning through the door lock, and he forced his way in.

Hearing the commotion, Ye Xinglan inside the house turned around and said angrily, "I don't have anyone here, come in."

But when Ye Xinglan saw who it was, she was stunned. "You... why are you here?"

Chu Ci casually pulled up a chair and sat down. "I heard that someone cried terribly after losing, so I came here to see how pathetic he looked."

"Have you finished watching? If you're done, hurry up and leave," Ye Xinglan said irritably.

"I'm here today mainly to inform you that in three years, I will be studying at Shrek Academy. At that time, I will have another sword duel with you."

"I've seen many people my age who study swordsmanship, but you're the only one who makes me feel threatened. As for me, I've learned quite a bit. In order to ensure that I don't neglect my swordsmanship in the next three years, I'm making a promise here, which will also keep me from forgetting to practice swordsmanship."

Upon hearing Chu Ci say that he would go to Shrek Academy in three years, Ye Xinglan's right hand trembled slightly.

Chu Ci crossed his legs and said casually, "Of course, judging from your expression, you probably don't want to practice swordsmanship anymore. How about this, you bow your head to me, admit defeat, and I won't come looking for you with my sword in three years, okay?"

Ye Xinglan clenched her hands tightly, her body trembling slightly.

"If you don't admit defeat now, three years from now you won't even be able to withstand a single sword strike from me in front of the teachers and students of Shrek Academy. How embarrassing would that be? You won't even dare to take out the Star God Sword, let alone practice swordsmanship."

Seeing that Ye Xinglan remained silent, Chu Ci continued to press her advantage and attack Ye Xinglan directly, "I remember you were a pre-selected student of Shrek Academy's inner court, right? With this kind of attitude, you didn't dare to utter a single word when I challenged you to your face. You've really ruined the honor of Shrek Academy."

Ye Xinglan's face gradually turned red, and her fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Alright, hurry up and admit defeat. It's late, and I'm in a hurry to go back to sleep. And after you admit defeat, stop practicing your sword. You're embarrassing us swordsmen, and you're embarrassing your Star God Sword..."

"Crack!" Ye Xinglan stood up abruptly and slammed her hand on the coffee table in front of her, causing several cracks to appear on the table.

The loud noise attracted the attention of the people outside the door, and Shen Yi and Wu Changkong appeared outside the door instantly.