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After a day together, Lin Dongyao had learned the names of the four new students.
First were Tang San and Xiao Wu, followed by Zhu Zhuqing in her tight leather outfit, and finally Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Clan.
"A Spirit Sage with a Title Douluo name? That's impossible! Teacher Zhao is a Spirit Sage—why doesn't he have a title? I thought only Title Douluos earned those," Xiao Wu exclaimed, baffled.
"Yeah, my teacher never mentioned anything like this," Tang San agreed, equally confused.
"I know a bit about the Thunder Punishment Douluo," Ning Rongrong interjected.
"Ning Rongrong, as the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Clan, you must have more accurate information than the rumors we've heard. Tell us!" Lin Dongyao urged, curiosity burning in his eyes.
The group leaned in, captivated by the legend of this mysterious figure.
"I don't know much—just what my father told me."
"According to him, the Thunder Punishment Douluo saved his life when they were young. He was born blind, never seeing light even once, yet he was righteous and honorable."
"His spirit was a lightning-infused blade called the Thunder Saber. By twelve, he'd reached Spirit Ancestor. By thirteen, Spirit King. By fifteen or sixteen, he was already a Spirit Emperor."
"His cultivation speed defied the heavens, overshadowing every genius on the continent at the time."
"Damn… To think such a prodigy was blind from birth," Ma Hongjun muttered, awestruck.
"There's more," Ning Rongrong continued. "His spirit ring configuration was unheard of—Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black. And his seventh ring… was a 100,000-year spirit ring!"
"100,000-YEAR RING?!"
The group gasped in unison, even Tang San's composure cracking.
"But if he was so legendary, why haven't I heard of him? And how did he earn a title as a Spirit Sage?" Tang San pressed.
"I know this part!" Dai Mubai cut in, stealing Ning Rongrong's spotlight.
"The Thunder Punishment Douluo crossed the wrong people—the Spirit Hall, the most powerful force in the spirit master world."
"No one knows the full story, but after breaking through to Spirit Sage, he was summoned by the Spirit Hall. That night, a conflict erupted."
"Rumors say the previous Spirit Hall Pope took a liking to the Thunder Punishment Douluo's wife. Naturally, he refused to hand her over."
"The Pope imprisoned him, then went to his village to seize his wife. But the Thunder Punishment Douluo broke free, intercepting the Pope before he could act."
"What followed was a battle for the ages."
"Despite being a Spirit Sage, he fought the 94th-rank Pope to a standstill—until six Title Douluo elders arrived to aid the Pope."
"That night, witnesses described thunder shaking the earth as the Thunder Punishment Douluo fought seven Title Douluos alone—holding his ground as they battled across a thousand li, all the way to the outskirts of Star Dou Forest."
"Finally, exhausted, he detonated all his spirit rings, absorbing their power in a last stand. The energy was too much—it tore his body apart—but in those final minutes, he killed one elder and crippled the other six, ensuring his wife's escape."
"From that day, even as a Spirit Sage, his feat of 1 vs. 7 Title Douluos earned him the name 'Thunder Punishment Douluo'. The Spirit Hall's reputation plummeted, only recovering 12 years later under the new Pope."
Dai Mubai's voice dripped with reverence.
"Incredible… A title well-deserved. To rage against heaven itself for love—that's a true man," Tang San murmured, awed.
"One Sage against seven Douluos… If only a man would fight like that for me," Ning Rongrong sighed, starry-eyed.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded silently.
"I'd heard fragments in Sky Dou City, but never the full story. To achieve such glory… death would be worth it. Pity I'm just a support-type," Lin Dongyao said wistfully.
"Enough. You kids don't understand. The Thunder Punishment Douluo is a sore spot for the Spirit Hall—a shame they'd rather forget. Discuss it here, but never in public," Zhao Wuji interrupted, his face bruised and swollen.
"Understood, Teacher Zhao."
"Teacher Zhao… why is your face beaten up? Did you sleepwalk into a wall?" Oscar asked innocently.
"Oscar. Report for extra combat training this afternoon." Zhao Wuji's glare shifted to Tang San.
Damn it. First the Poison Douluo, now the Clear Sky Douluo… He seethed internally.
"NOOO—!" Oscar wailed.
"Eat up. Then gather in the square. The dean has an announcement." Zhao Wuji stormed out.
Flashback – Star Dou Forest (Years Ago)
"Was that… Blindy and Sister Lan?" Xiao Wu recalled faint memories of Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Emperor before her human form.
"But if Sister Lan escaped… why didn't she return to the forest? Where did she go?"
Her gaze lingered on Tang San's back.
"Would Third Brother… protect me like Blindy protected her?"
"Xiao Wu, you done eating?" Tang San called.
"Ah! Yeah, coming!" She snapped back to reality, hurrying after him.
Thunder City – Present Day
"Achoo!"
Lin Yongming sat in a moonlit garden, two exquisitely crafted clay figurines (30 cm tall) beside him—meticulously sculpted likenesses of Blue Silver and Bibi Dong.
"Blue Silver… Bibi Dong… Fifteen years. Wait for me just a little longer."
His fingers traced the figurines' faces.
"Xiao Ming, ready for your Seventh Divine Trial?"
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