Douluo : Diary System in Douluo Continent

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing hid in the back, trying not to laugh at Dai Mubai and Oscar's awkward postures.

Originally, Oscar had tried to cling to Dai Mubai like an octopus, but Mubai, feeling entirely uncomfortable, hoisted him into a princess carry instead. The scene was far from graceful.

Zhao Wuji, however, knew better than to dwell on their positioning issues. With Oscar's limited soul power, wasting his own strength to fly wasn't worth it. Time was pressing, and if Tang San encountered a dangerous soul beast, what then? If something happened to Tang San, Zhao Wuji knew he'd be in deep trouble.

Reluctantly, Zhao Wuji cursed inwardly. He really didn't want to turn back, but he had no choice.

After Ning Rongrong cast a speed boost on the two of them, they dashed off in Tang San's direction.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, spotting the amusement in each other's eyes. Both knew that Su Ming and Xiao Wu would be fine. With an excuse to stay behind, they couldn't be happier.

Then Zhu Zhuqing turned to Ning Rongrong and said, "Rongrong, I think I'm about to break through. Keep an eye on the surroundings for me."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong was thrilled. Zhu Zhuqing was about to hit level 37 so soon! But then she remembered how much effort she'd put into catching up, only to be overtaken again. A small pang of disappointment crept in.

Since Zhu Zhuqing was about to make a breakthrough, Ning Rongrong focused, extending her spiritual sense outward to ensure they wouldn't be interrupted.

Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun was thoroughly enjoying the company of the two beauties beside him, but strangely enough, no "evil fire" rose within him.

While losing his "problem" had clear benefits, Ma Hongjun wasn't happy about it. Without that, what was the point of life?

Ning Rongrong immediately guessed what he was thinking but chose to stay silent. Serves him right, she thought. It's better this way. At least now, he might finally settle down. Otherwise, Xiao Wu would surely deal with him once she got back.

Elsewhere, Su Ming's diary continued.

[In the original story, when Tang San was preparing to absorb the Man-Faced Demon Spider as his third spirit ring, Dragon Duke and Snake Granny showed up with Meng Yiran. What a coincidence! The Man-Faced Demon Spider had already expended most of its webbing thanks to them, allowing Tang San to barely defeat it using the weight of the Clear Sky Hammer.]

[However, this time, thanks to my earlier warning, Dragon Duke and Snake Granny will likely consider the spider's age more carefully. If my guess is correct, Tang San will face a much stronger Man-Faced Demon Spider this time.]

[But honestly, I have to rant here. Dragon Duke is a Spirit Douluo, and Snake Granny is a peak Spirit Emperor. Even with a newly-level-30 Meng Yiran, how do they keep letting soul beasts escape? Either of them could use a strong skill to incapacitate the beast! What's with all this convenient "escape" nonsense?]

[Remember how Liu Erlong helped Fatty get his fourth spirit ring? She went straight in, grabbed the beast, and pummeled it into submission with her brute strength. That "She-Dragon" fought it hand-to-hand—absolutely terrifying! So violent!]

Liu Erlong felt a twinge of confusion. Was she really that violent when hunting spirit beasts? She didn't recall. Did something happen back then?

Meanwhile, others couldn't help but laugh at Su Ming referring to Liu Erlong as a "She-Dragon." They couldn't wait to see her reaction.

Liu Erlong thought angrily, If it weren't for this system holding me back, I'd teach Su Ming a lesson. Too much!

Su Ming: Come on, then! Let's see if you can hit me. Hehe!

Still, they had to admit something was strange. With Dragon Duke and Snake Granny's strength, why would they repeatedly fail to subdue a soul beast? Knocking it to the brink of death should've been a simple matter. Their repeated failures made no sense.

And yet, these conveniently weakened soul beasts always ended up being killed by the Shrek team. How… coincidental.

[Later, when Tang San confronted Dragon Duke and Snake Granny over the Man-Faced Demon Spider, they demanded he relinquish it to them. Of course, Tang San refused—it was a hard-won prize, after all.]

[While they were in a standoff, Zhao Wuji and the others finally arrived. Same flight assistance as before, but somehow still painfully slow.]

[Zhao Wuji privately negotiated with Dragon Duke and Snake Granny, revealing that Tang San was backed by Tang Hao. This forced them to retreat, unwilling to provoke a Title Douluo over a spirit beast.]

[Ultimately, Meng Yiran decided the contest's terms: a competition to see who could hit more leaves with hidden weapons. Whoever won would get the Man-Faced Demon Spider. Seriously? This is the third absurd coincidence. You've got a snake staff and martial arts skills, but you're practicing leaf-shooting? Why?]

[Not that it mattered. Tang San easily won. Honestly, that contest probably saved Meng Yiran's life. A 2,000-year-old Man-Faced Demon Spider was far beyond her capacity to absorb. Without intervention, she'd have either exploded or severely damaged her foundation.]

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing now realized why Su Ming had spoken so cryptically to Snake Granny earlier—it had all been for this moment. This time, Dragon Duke and Snake Granny likely wouldn't show up. Without their interference, could Tang San defeat the Man-Faced Demon Spider before Zhao Wuji arrived?

Both of them doubted it.

[Tang San quickly wrapped up the competition, effortlessly securing victory. In the original story, Meng Yiran was so dazzled by his technique that she impulsively kissed him. Tang San didn't dodge. This time, that scene probably won't happen.]

[Honestly, Tang San's fixation on getting this spirit ring is baffling. How much time did he waste on this? Was he really that determined to save Xiao Wu? Watching him back then, I could never understand it.]

[In the original, Xiao Wu returned on her own while Tang San was absorbing the spirit ring. Realistically, though, she'd have died long before making it back.]

[I can't recall exactly how long Tang San took to absorb his third spirit ring, but considering it was a higher-level absorption and the Man-Faced Demon Spider was so dangerous, it had to be at least one or two hours.]