Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Jianmu Tree, Am I a Bumper Monster?

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As the barrier disappeared, the powerfully compressed air inside instantly collided with the air flowing outside, creating a strong gust of wind.

Like a burst dam, the water gushed outwards from the center, causing the people in the surrounding stands to sway and almost lose their footing.

Just as the barrier disappeared and a strong wind surged forth, Mu Ci, who had been closely monitoring the situation inside, suddenly blurred and vanished from the spot.

The next moment, they appeared in the smoke and dust that filled the sky due to the violent explosion.

The small square in front of the Papal Palace now presents a completely different scene than before.

The aftershocks of that earth-shattering collision blasted a massive crater, over a hundred meters in diameter and tens of meters deep, into the hard ground in front of the Papal Palace.

As for the four who had just completed that earth-shattering battle and were forced to dispel their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Hu Liena, and Xie Yue.

The soul power within the four individuals had already been completely exhausted in the previous all-out burst, leaving almost nothing.

At this moment, the four of them were still suspended in the air because their Martial Soul Fusion Technique had just been dispelled.

In this state, let alone using soul skills to fly to the edge of the pit and land safely, even the most basic state of martial soul possession is difficult to maintain.

If one were to fall from such a height without any protection, even a Soul Master with physical abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people would inevitably suffer serious injuries, at the very least breaking a few bones.

Thinking about the possible consequences, the eyes of the four people high in the air clearly wavered.

Although as Soul Masters they were not particularly afraid of this injury, none of them wanted to add unnecessary pain and trouble when the match was already over.

Above the deep pit, all four of them were in their throats, because the billowing dust obscured their vision, and they didn't know if the referees around them were paying attention to their current situation.

Just as Dugu Yan was about to shout, and the four of them began to fall and felt a sudden sense of weightlessness, a pair of steady and strong arms had already wrapped around Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's slender waists, supporting them firmly.

At the same time, two thick vines grew and spread rapidly beside Mu Ci, precisely coiling forward and timely entwining and catching Hu Liena and Xie Yue, who were a little further away, pulling them back.

Feeling that familiar embrace and scent, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's waists, which had been stiff from the sudden touch, instantly relaxed, and they felt completely at peace.

"Aci!" the two exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

Looking at the four people she had caught, Mu Ci said with a hint of helpless reproach, "You lot, are you trying to tear down the Papal Palace? Can't you even hold back a little?"

A blush crept onto Dugu Yan's fair face, which was as white as jade, as she explained, "This is also the first time that Lingling and I have successfully used this skill! Although we knew the method before, our total soul power was never enough, and we failed halfway through the attempt. This is indeed our first time successfully releasing it!"

At this moment, Hu Liena, who had been pulled closer by the vines, was staring intently at Mu Ci's face with her beautiful eyes.

Hearing Mu Ci's question, Hu Liena's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and she explained, "We also did not expect the power to be so great! When we were experimenting in the Spirit Hall before, the elders who accompanied us said that the power was about the level of Soul Douluo."

"Who could have predicted that the impact of clashing with Captain Dugu and the others' fusion technique would be so terrifying!"

At this point, Hu Liena's gaze involuntarily turned to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, who were being held in Mu Ci's arms. A hint of undisguised envy flashed deep in her beautiful eyes.

However, at that moment, Hu Liena felt a sudden itch deep in her throat and couldn't help but cough violently: "Cough cough!"

"Nana, how are you..." Xie Yue, who was standing to the side, immediately wanted to ask about her sister's condition.

But before he could finish speaking, a churning pain shot through his chest and abdomen, and he too couldn't help coughing out, "Cough cough!"

"Alright, stop talking." Mu Ci's calm voice interrupted them. "You have all suffered considerable internal injuries from the shock. Calm down, I'll treat you."

Before he finished speaking, a vibrant cyan-gold aura emanated from Mu Ci's body, instantly enveloping the four of them.

Under the halo of light, the four felt a warm and gentle current quickly seep into their limbs and bones, flowing slowly through their bodies.

Wherever the warm current passed, all the internal damage caused by the violent collision and the backlash of soul power was healing and repairing at an astonishing speed.

In less than half a breath, before Hu Liena and Xie Yue's coughs had even completely stopped, the dull, aching feeling in their bodies had completely disappeared.

As if they had never been injured, their physical condition instantly returned to normal. If it weren't for the fact that their soul power was still completely empty, they would have even doubted whether they had really fought just now.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were already used to Mu Ci's healing abilities, having experienced them countless times. At this moment, their faces showed only familiar relief.

However, Hu Liena and Xie Yue were different; they had no idea that Mu Ci was so powerful in healing soul skills.

Although I had heard that Mu Ci possessed healing soul skills and had even traveled the world, this casual healing was even more exaggerated than those Soul Saint-level support-type healing soul masters in the Spirit Hall.

Isn't Mu Ci a control-type Soul Master? I thought of the scene a couple of days ago where he subdued the Netherworld White Tiger with one move, and then compared it to now.

Xie Yue just wants to ask one question: Is this reasonable?

At this moment, Hu Liena's eyes gleamed with a strange light, while Xie Yue was shocked.

"Thank you!" Hu Liena said softly to Mu Ci.

Xie Yue snapped out of his daze at the thank you and looked at Mu Ci solemnly, saying, "Thank you!"

"It's alright, let's go down first!"

After Mu Ci finished speaking, he led the group to Bibi Dong's front.

Mu Ci and Bibi Dong nodded in acknowledgment and then put the group down.

As soon as they stood still, Hu Liena and Xie Yue knelt down on one knee before Bibi Dong at the same time, saying the same thing.

"I apologize, Your Holiness! I have failed in my duty, please punish me!"

"I'm sorry, teacher, Nana has disappointed you!"

Hu Liena's tone was one of disappointment, but not much resentment.

From the final injuries, she could clearly see that Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were much less injured than them, and she had lost the match.

Bibi Dong smiled and raised her hand, a powerful surge of soul energy lifting the two of them up.

"It doesn't matter. You've already proven to me that you haven't let down the resources and expectations that the Spirit Hall has placed on you."

Chapter 222 The match is over, the trial is about to begin!

After delivering her formal statement, Bibi Dong's tone softened slightly as she addressed Hu Liena.

"Go and get some rest later! Don't worry about the competition."

"Thank you, teacher!" Hearing Bibi Dong's caring words, Hu Liena's eyes welled up with tears, and her gratitude towards Mu Ci deepened.

Ever since she obtained the elixir from Mu Ci, Bibi Dong's temper has improved, and she no longer throws tantrums occasionally.

The biggest turning point happened a few days ago when Hu Liena noticed that Bibi Dong seemed to have let go of some knot in her heart, and she was much more relaxed.

At this moment, Bibi Dong smiled and looked at Dugu Yan beside her, her tone carrying a hint of praise.

"Congratulations to Captain Dugu Yan for leading the Royal Fighting Team to qualify for the loser's bracket. This match was truly an eye-opener for us."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a little embarrassed. "Your Holiness, you flatter me. Lingling and I only managed a slight victory, it's nothing!"

The person in front of them was not only the Pope of the Spirit Hall, but also Xue Jie's mother, so she was considered an elder.

After Dugu Yan finished being modest, she seemed to remember something and quickly said to Bibi Dong.

"Your Holiness, on behalf of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, I concede defeat in the upcoming finals!"

No one present was surprised to hear Dugu Yan's words.

Bibi Dong nodded slightly and glanced at everyone.

"In that case, I respect Captain Dugu's choice!"

After speaking, Bibilong glanced at Muci on the side with an unnatural look.

Her son-in-law is good in every way, except that he's too good at attracting women. She feels sorry for Qian Renxue.

However, this is a matter between them, and she, as their mother, cannot interfere. As long as Mu Ci treats Qian Renxue well, that's enough.

After the result was confirmed.

Mu Ci, along with Dugu Yan and the others, turned around and looked down the steps.

When Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Hu Liena, and Xie Yue saw the deep pit in the square, they all gaped in astonishment.

Before the smoke and dust had cleared, they didn't know what the ground was like, but as time passed, the completely transformed square was revealed to them.

Even the usually gentle Ye Lingling was shocked, her beautiful eyes wide open, her red lips slightly parted, and she said in disbelief.

"Did we make this?"

Hearing Ye Lingling's incredulous words, Mu Ci gently ruffled her silver hair and said affectionately.

"Of course, if it weren't for the fact that a few seniors suppressed the aftershocks of your battle, you probably would have torn down the entire Papal Palace."

Upon hearing this, the four of them looked embarrassed and awkward.

However, the scene before us is indeed not very aesthetically pleasing.

Immediately afterwards, Mu Ci waved his hand, and the entire Papal Mountain began to tremble once again.

Countless vines and branches began to grow and spread beneath the earth.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, a terrifying crater appeared in Papal Square.

In an instant, it was filled with endless trees, and even after it was filled, it was not over yet, with many small branches beginning to spread to the surrounding ground.

After sweeping away all the broken stones and bricks, a fine, smooth carpet of trees was laid over the entire square.

At this moment, a hint of shock appeared in the eyes of everyone who didn't know Mu Ci very well, especially Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo who were not far away.

Seeing the big picture from small details, Mu Ci's ability to fill such a huge pit so easily shows that his strength is far beyond their original imagination, and he is not comparable to a mere Soul Saint.

At Bibi Dong's signal, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo returned to her side, while Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin also took two steps forward and stood to the side.

At this moment, many spectators from various teams at the edge of the arena, at the signal of some Spirit Hall deacons, took a few steps forward and came to the open square.

The crowd was surprised as they stepped on the newly laid carpet of trees, but they were puzzled when they looked up at the Pope and the many titled Douluo on the steps.

But soon, the Pope's next words left them stunned.

"The winner of this loser's bracket final is the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team!"

"And just now, Captain Dugu Yan has withdrawn from the afternoon's championship finals on behalf of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"At this point, I hereby declare that the champion of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is the Plant Team!"

Congratulations! Young geniuses!

As Bibi Dong's words fell to the ground.

Cheers erupted in the areas inhabited by the Botanical Academy, Crimson Fire Academy, and Heavenly Water Academy.

As for the other teams, there were not many surprises about this result, but it was a pity that they did not get to see Mu Ci's full strength.

He only revealed a few tricks, such as defeating the Soul Emperor-level Netherworld White Tiger with a casual move. This might still be very powerful to them, but it doesn't reveal anything significant.