Douluo: Ma Hongjun The Ancestor Phoenix!

The night was dark.

Liu Erlong could feel the heat within her body growing stronger and stronger. She couldn't help but want to remove her clothes.

At that moment—

"Erlong, I know you chose Xiaogang over me."

"But Xiaogang will never accept you. Even knowing that, you still insist on loving him?"

Flander spoke gently, carefully observing Liu Erlong's expression.

For Liu Erlong, mentioning Yu Xiaogang was like ripping open an old scar.

She was already feeling a bit restless, but after hearing Flander's words, a flash of sorrow appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"Boss Fu, after all these years, I still can't forget the days the three of us spent together."

"If I had the choice, I'd rather neither of you had fallen in love with me. That way, we could've wandered the world together forever."

Liu Erlong sighed softly.

"Erlong, can't you accept me?"

"You're waiting for him, and I've been waiting for you. Search your heart—do you really feel nothing for me?"

Flander pointed at her chest with a serious expression.

Liu Erlong suddenly recalled countless memories—moments with Yu Xiaogang, but also memories with Flander.

Bit by bit, Flander's presence filled her thoughts.

Her beautiful eyes widened. Only now did she realize how much Flander had done for her.

But in her heart, there was always only Yu Xiaogang.

A tear slid from the corner of her eye. Liu Erlong raised a hand to cover her mouth.

"Erlong, there's no future for you and Xiaogang. Would you… consider me?"

Flander hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.

Seeing the tears in her eyes, this man in his forties couldn't help but panic.

"Hey… don't cry."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Please, don't cry."

Flander instinctively felt that he had touched a painful memory.

"Flander…"

Looking at the helpless man before her, Liu Erlong suddenly burst into laughter.

Her smile was radiant and lovely, leaving Flander dazed for a moment.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently touch her face.

The cold touch made Liu Erlong unconsciously lean closer to him.

Feeling her closeness, Flander's eyes widened in surprise.

He reached out again, unable to resist.

Liu Erlong was completely confused. She didn't want to think anymore—she just wanted to follow her heart.

Soon…

Their silhouettes overlapped, and only the warmth of spring remained in the room.

At the hotel,

Zhao Wuji and the others had already returned to the academy after their meal.

Only Ma Hongjun and a few others were still eating.

"Fatty, what's your dream?"

Oscar suddenly asked.

Ma Hongjun paused, momentarily stunned.

"If I had a dream… it'd be to break free from control and stop hiding."

The red-haired boy took a sip of wine and looked up at the night sky through the window.

Oscar and the others laughed, thinking the dream sounded far too simple.

Only the silver-haired girl knew how hard that dream really was.

"One day, I'll become a Titled Douluo!"

Oscar thumped his chest proudly.

"I want to break free from my family's control and become a free soul master."

Dai Mubai gulped down a mouthful of wine, his voice full of excitement.

Xiao Wu's eyes shifted slightly. She had no grand ambitions. All she wanted was to stay by Brother Hongjun's side—forever.

As she lowered her gaze, she noticed that Ning Rongrong looked a little tense.

"Rongrong, what's wrong?"

The girl with scorpion braids leaned in and whispered.

Ning Rongrong glanced at Xiao Wu, then at Zhu Zhuqing. She pulled them both close and whispered:

"I've made up my mind. I can't keep sitting around waiting anymore. I'm going to confess to Brother Hongjun."

"I know what both of you are thinking. Let's each confess our feelings to him." Ning Rongrong looked at the two of them seriously.

Xiao Wu raised her head and exchanged a look with Zhu Zhuqing. They both saw determination in each other's eyes.

"How do you plan to do it?"

Licking the corner of her lips, Xiao Wu asked in a low voice.

"I'll find a night and go straight to him—to tell him how I feel."

Ning Rongrong had decided to be bold.

Xiao Wu nodded. It was a simple method, but often the most effective.

She knew she wasn't the only woman by Brother Hongjun's side.

Rongrong and Zhuqing's feelings were just as sincere. Though she felt a little jealous, she could still accept it.

"Need us to help?"

Xiao Wu asked again.

Ning Rongrong shook her head.

She had shared her plan mainly to ask Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing to give her a private moment with Brother Hongjun.

While the three girls whispered and planned, the three boys were still drinking and chatting.

The silver-haired girl focused on the delicious food in front of her, completely immersed in the meal.

"So noisy. Can't you quiet down?"

A sudden shout echoed across the room. A thin young man stood up and walked toward Ma Hongjun and the others.

On his way over, he kicked a stool out of his path.

The entire hotel instantly fell silent.

"What do you want?"

Dai Mubai's face turned cold as he stared at the group of newcomers.

The thin young man sneered.

"I'm just telling you to quiet down."

His eyes swept over Xiao Wu and the other girls, a flash of envy in his gaze.

Damn it.

Each one of those girls was stunning. Any one of them could be a beauty. Yet here they were, eating with these three guys?

"Ladies, why don't you join us?"

"We're from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan."

He spoke with pride.

Anyone in the soul master world had heard of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.

Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow.

A quick glance was enough to see the bad intentions in their eyes. Not one of them looked decent.

His gaze turned cold as he looked at Xiao Wu and the others.

"Watch your eyes. If you don't want them anymore, just say the word—I'll take them out for free."

His words were cold, but carried a powerful authority.

The group of young men had never been treated like this before. They instantly charged forward.

As they moved, Dai Mubai dashed out and sent one of them flying with a kick.

Ma Hongjun followed right behind. His speed was so fast that they didn't even see him move.

Soon, they were all on the ground.

"Martial spirit possession!"

The thin young man released his martial spirit.

His left arm transformed into a dragon's claw and swung at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai snorted and met the attack head-on with a punch, showing no fear at all.

Ever since he consumed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, his physical strength had increased greatly.

Even without using martial spirit possession, he could take on one or two fighters with ease.

Flames flared in Ma Hongjun's hand as he aimed at the three men trying to ambush Dai Mubai.

The intense heat made them scream in agony.

"Ahhhh—!"

Their bodies were scorched black, and their clothes had already burned to ash.