Douluo Dalu: Rise of Blue Silver Emperor

Since Tang Xuan knew he would eventually face powerful enemies, he needed strong allies.

But he wouldn't accept just anyone.

So he devised a test.

"Simple," he said. "Land a hit on me within five minutes."

Xiao Wu grinned. "That's it? Easy."

Ning Rongrong, however, narrowed her eyes. "If it's so easy, why does it feel like a trap?"

Tang Xuan simply smiled.

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The Battle Begins

Xiao Wu dashed forward, her Agility-type martial spirit allowing her to move swiftly. She executed her signature move—Waist Bow, a technique that used her opponent's strength against them.

Tang Xuan, however, simply stepped aside, and his Blue Silver Grass surged forward, acting on its own to block her path.

Self-adaptive reaction speed.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened. It reacts instantly?

She flipped back just as Ning Rongrong activated her first spirit ability—Strength Boost.

A golden light enveloped Xiao Wu, making her attacks stronger.

But as she lunged again, Tang Xuan's vines hardened like metal, absorbing the impact.

Ning Rongrong gasped. "What kind of spirit energy reinforcement is that?"

Tang Xuan smirked. "Not all plants are weak."

As time ticked down, neither Xiao Wu nor Ning Rongrong could land a hit.

In the final moments, Tang Xuan's vines wrapped gently around Xiao Wu's wrist, stopping her attack just before it could connect.

"Time's up," he said.

Xiao Wu huffed, while Ning Rongrong sighed in admiration.

"I'll admit it," Ning Rongrong said. "You're… different."

Xiao Wu pouted. "Hmph! I'll win next time!"

Tang Xuan simply smiled. They were strong, but not invincible.

However…

He could train them.

And in doing so, he would turn them into even greater assets.