Douluo Starting with the Chaos Divine Examination

The Tang Sect's mountain gate was a majestic structure, carved entirely out of white jade. It spanned 81 meters in length and stood 49 meters high. Its 18 intricately designed stone columns were adorned with patterns inspired by ancient Chinese culture, guarded by statues of white jade lions.

In front of the gate stood a woman whose beauty rivaled that of Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu. Yet her allure carried a unique maturity and charm that set her apart.

Her neatly combed long hair was tied with a simple ribbon, and her attire—a tight pink top and matching shorts—accentuated her tall, elegant figure. Unlike her usual black garb that concealed much, today, Hu Liena revealed a striking and flawless appearance. Mu Chen couldn't help but admit that only Zhu Zhuqing's figure could compete with hers.

Flender and Zhao Wuji were chatting with Hu Liena in front of the gate. Accompanying her were Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, trusted confidants of Bibi Dong. As a representative of the Spirit Hall, Hu Liena had come to congratulate the Tang Sect on its founding.

"I heard you wanted to see me?" Mu Chen's voice rang out before his figure appeared.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming greeted him respectfully. Xiao Wu also waved cheerfully.

"Hmm." Mu Chen acknowledged their greetings with a nod before turning his attention to Hu Liena.

"Now that I've seen you in person, I can leave." Hu Liena smiled slyly, her tone laced with mischief.

"That's it?" Mu Chen asked, puzzled. Was her sole purpose to see him off? Surely, she had some other motive.

Before he could dwell further, a sharp sensation jolted through him—an odd mix of stinging and numbing pain radiated from his rear.

"What the—" Mu Chen froze, his hand instinctively reaching behind him. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Hu Liena.

"Surprised?" she teased, her smile growing more playful. Her eyes glinted with the satisfaction of revenge.

Mu Chen's mind raced. Could it be? Was Hu Liena using… Thousand-Year Kill?

Another jolt confirmed his suspicion. This time, there was no mistaking it—Hu Liena had indeed mastered the technique.

"Mu Sect Master, is that dissatisfaction I see on your face? Do you not appreciate my parting gift?" Hu Liena's voice was silky and teasing, but her actions were anything but gentle.

And so it began. Hu Liena launched an unrelenting assault, her fingers jabbing rapidly, sending waves of that peculiar sensation through Mu Chen.

"Two can play at this game," Mu Chen muttered under his breath. His own fingers moved swiftly, striking back with precision.

Hu Liena's playful demeanor faltered. Her cheeks flushed as her body instinctively tensed. A strange, unfamiliar sensation washed over her, leaving her flustered.

"You—!" she stammered, struggling to maintain her composure as Mu Chen continued his counterattack.

To Hu Liena's horror, Mu Chen didn't stop there. A surge of soul power emanated from him as a second figure materialized by his side—a perfect clone.

"A clone?" Hu Liena gasped, realizing the gravity of her predicament.

The clone mirrored Mu Chen's actions, doubling the intensity of his counterattack. Hu Liena bit her lip, determined not to let a single sound escape her lips, but her flushed face betrayed her struggle.

"What are they doing?" Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice broke the silence, his tone a mix of curiosity and unease.

"I have no idea," Flender admitted, equally baffled.

Even Ghost Douluo and the Spirit Hall guards watched in confusion, their gazes darting between the two combatants.

"Master's up to his tricks again," Liu Erlong murmured, shaking her head. Having witnessed Mu Chen's antics during the Soul Master Academy Tournament, she knew exactly what was happening. The playful yet chaotic scene was classic Mu Chen.

Realizing she couldn't win, Hu Liena finally relented. She exhaled heavily, her defiant expression replaced by one of resignation.

"Do you want to keep going?" Mu Chen asked, his tone smug.

Soul Power +666,666

The continuous exchange had netted Mu Chen a significant boost in soul power—an impressive haul that left him inwardly delighted.

Hu Liena glared at him, her pride bruised. She knew better than to continue this farce and let him have the upper hand. Clenching her fists, she spun on her heel and stormed away.

"Leaving already?" Mu Chen called after her, his tone light but teasing.

Hu Liena paused and cast a fiery glance over her shoulder. Her expression said it all: You wish!

Her initial plan had been to stay in the Tang Sect and gather intelligence for the Spirit Hall. Curious about Mu Chen's infamous Thousand-Year Kill, she had studied the technique and seen this as an opportunity to humiliate him. Instead, her efforts had backfired spectacularly, leaving her feeling utterly defeated.

"Do you want to defeat me?" Mu Chen's next words stopped her in her tracks.

Turning slowly, Hu Liena met his gaze, her curiosity piqued despite herself.

"With your current talent, even if I gave you ten years, you wouldn't be able to beat me," Mu Chen said calmly. "But… I'm heading out soon and need someone to assist me. If you're willing to accompany me for a year, I'll give you 10,000 Explosive Talismans. With them, you'll stand a real chance of surviving Slaughter City and obtaining the Killing God Domain."

"You're serious?" Hu Liena asked, her voice steady but her heart racing at the prospect.

Mu Chen nodded firmly.

Hu Liena hesitated, weighing the pros and cons. The talismans were a rare opportunity, significantly increasing her odds of success in Slaughter City. After a moment, she turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

"Elders, please return to the Spirit Hall without me. I won't be accompanying you back."

Mu Chen smiled faintly. "Let's go."

"Now?" Hu Liena blinked, startled by his urgency.

"Now," MuChen confirmed.

As they departed together, Liu Erlong sighed. "Another one joins the fold."

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