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Even though Zhang Lingyu couldn't sustain the operation of the Book of Divine Wisdom for long due to insufficient energy reserves, the skills unleashed during that short period were enough to give Zhang Chulan a hard time.
After all, the barrage of skills was as dense as a rainstorm. Getting hit by even one would knock him out instantly, leading to his elimination and dashing any hopes of claiming first place.
Moreover, Zhang Lingyu wasn't the only one with such an overpowered Martial Spirit—there were at least a dozen others like him. For Zhang Chulan to secure the top spot, he'd have to defeat all these young geniuses.
Knowing the Heavenly Master's style, Zhang Chulan was certain that if he participated in the Luotian Grand Ritual, he'd inevitably face those monsters.
But what if he couldn't win? The only option was to call for backup.
However, Zhang Chulan wasn't sure if the group members would be willing to help him bully a bunch of kids, so he decided to lure them over first. If they refused, he could at least coax their companions into acting as his stand-ins.
Unfortunately, his eagerness backfired, and his plan was exposed far sooner than he'd anticipated.
Left with no choice, Zhang Chulan laid out the entire story.
No-Shamelessness: "...That's how it is. Plus, the registration deadline for the Luotian Grand Ritual is almost up, so I'm in a hurry."
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "Wait… so you're saying you want us to go there and help you bully a bunch of kids?"
Upon hearing Zhang Chulan's explanation, Xiao Yan's face lit up with excitement.
Though the abilities of those opponents sounded troublesome, they were nothing he couldn't handle. When the gap in strength was this vast, even the most powerful skills would have limited impact.
Honestly, those kids couldn't even defeat the third-ranked Heavenly Master, let alone pose a challenge to him—a third-ranked powerhouse himself. To him, they were just a bunch of pushovers.
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "This… this… this is perfect! Why didn't you say so earlier? Bullying the weak is my favorite pastime. Wait for me—I'll be right there!"
As he spoke, Xiao Yan's figure blurred as he activated a movement technique, his speed multiplying instantly.
Hungry Dragon Roars: "I'm interested too! You should've said so sooner. Hold on, I'll bring some people along to register."
Gu Ruoli grinned from ear to ear. Finally, she could regain some confidence by picking on weaker opponents. After days of being crushed, she was on the verge of depression.
Who would've thought those elite soldiers and spies, after awakening their Martial Spirits and combining them with their combat experience, would become so ridiculously strong? Facing them at the same rank, she'd been utterly dominated, leaving her confidence in shambles.
Now, with a chance to be the bully instead of the bullied, Gu Ruoli was almost moved to tears.
Passerby: "Count me in. Teaching newcomers a lesson is my specialty. Those juniors I've 'educated' have turned out very obedient."
Tsukasa Kadoya smirked, cracking his knuckles audibly.
Bullying the weak? He was all for it.
After all, he was a well-known cameo rider in the tokusatsu world, famous for "educating" both seniors and juniors alike.
Truth-Seeker: "I'll go too. It's a good opportunity to see how much those kids have improved over the past month."
Wu Tong initially had little interest, but Zhang Chulan's mention of the Lu and Dragon-Tiger Mountain juniors' impressive Martial Spirits piqued his curiosity.
This was the perfect chance to enjoy some casual domination while also copying a few Martial Spirits. He might not need them now, but having more options was never a bad thing.
As a classic hoarder, Wu Tong had a soft spot for collecting.
No-Shamelessness: "..."
"Brother Tong, if you just wanted to bully some kids, you could've said so directly. No need to beat around the bush—we all know what you're like."
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Aside from these four, Gabriel and Rimuru also expressed their intent to participate. Meanwhile, Zhongli, He Xi, and Fu Hua watched the exchange with resigned sighs.
Seeing the group's responses, Zhang Chulan smacked his forehead in frustration. How could he forget that the group had more troublemakers than sensible people?
When it came to picking on the weak, some members would jump at the opportunity—no questions asked.
(Yes, we're looking at you, Tsukasa Kadoya—the shameless rider who beat up the little demon king and then mooched a meal off him.)
No-Shamelessness: "Got it! Hurry up, everyone—I just checked, and registration's about to close!"
Zhang Chulan couldn't suppress his grin as he typed.
Truth-Seeker: "Chulan, find a secluded spot. I'm coming over now."
No-Shamelessness: "(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ OK!"
Reading Wu Tong's message, Zhang Chulan immediately replied before darting into the forest. After confirming no one was around, he sent another message.
No-Shamelessness: "All set. I'm alone. Brother Tong, you can come now."
Without another word, Wu Tong exchanged for a crossover ticket and vanished from the Douluo World.
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Outcast World.
Dragon-Tiger Mountain, back forest.
Zhang Chulan stood in a secluded spot, rubbing his hands excitedly and pacing back and forth as if waiting for something.
He didn't have to wait long. Twelve white light screens materialized out of thin air.
At the sight of them, Zhang Chulan's excitement soared. He'd seen Wu Tong's crossover before and recognized these screens instantly.
This was the sign that the others were arriving—and with twelve screens, it seemed everyone had come.
Sure enough, as the light faded, twelve figures appeared. But before Zhang Chulan could speak, they immediately summoned their companions from their personal spaces.
In an instant, the clearing was packed. Zhang Chulan scanned the crowd, quickly categorizing them:
The Chat Group Admin·Privileged Bitch·Gu Ruoli and her Martial Spirit squad.
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