Marvel: Beginning with the Collection of Shinra Tensei

With Xiao Yan's strength, catching up to Han Yu was not difficult. As soon as he did, he noticed Han Yu signaling for them to stop. Understanding his intent, Xiao Yan slowed his pace and quietly followed behind him.

Ace and Erina both wanted to ask what was going on but were immediately silenced by a single look from Xiao Yan. He understood that if Han Yu wasn't speaking and was instead relying on hand signals, something must have happened up ahead that required silence.

Though confused, Erina and Ace read the message in his eyes. Even without knowing the details, they obediently quieted down.

Han Yu's speed gradually slowed until he came to a complete stop. It was only then that Xiao Yan and the others reached his side.

"What's going on?" Xiao Yan asked in a low voice, using sound-condensing techniques to ensure only Han Yu could hear him.

"Look over there."

Han Yu motioned with his chin in a particular direction. The three followed his gaze and were slightly surprised.

It was Tang San's group from earlier.

At the moment, the atmosphere between them wasn't great. Tang San's side was in a heated argument with another group led by an old woman referred to as Snake Granny. The two sides were quarreling over a soul beast.

When Han Yu's group arrived, the two sides were still exchanging sharp words, and they casually eavesdropped on the situation.

After listening for a bit, even Xiao Yan couldn't help shaking his head and muttering, "This guy is really playing dirty. The soul beast was clearly discovered, injured, and pursued by the other party first. Yet, he swooped in at the last moment to reap the benefits. By all rights, the soul beast should belong to the ones who injured it. But now he refuses to give it up."

The others remained silent. The situation wasn't hard to understand. If the roles were reversed and their group had spent significant time tracking and wounding the soul beast, only to have someone else snatch it away, they would undoubtedly be furious too.

What made it worse was that this soul beast wasn't just any ordinary one. It was a high-level beast perfectly suited for their martial spirits. Such an opportunity was rare, and seeing it stolen was naturally infuriating.

"Tch, what a pity. If we'd encountered this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Snake first, it would've been perfect as Erina's first soul ring. But now that she already has a 5,000-year Bluewater Dragon Python ring, there's no point in settling for a second ring that's weaker than her first," Han Yu said with slight regret.

He couldn't help thinking that starting too strong had its downsides. With a first ring of 5,000 years, subsequent rings could only get stronger from here.

Erina chuckled softly, covering her mouth, but her thoughts remained serious. Han Yu's words reminded her that starting from such a high point meant the path ahead would only become more challenging. However, if she persevered, she would undoubtedly become extraordinary.

"Let's just watch for now," Han Yu said, shifting his attention back to the two arguing groups.

As he observed, Han Yu unexpectedly pulled out popcorn and soda from his general store system. He handed the snacks to the others, grateful that the store didn't charge him for such trivial items. Otherwise, even handing these out would have cost him.

Erina looked at the popcorn and soda in disbelief, stifling a laugh. Is this really turning into a show? He even brought out popcorn and soda!

Ace and Xiao Yan, on the other hand, accepted the snacks without hesitation. Neither of them had eaten these before, but the sweet aroma quickly won them over. Following Han Yu's lead, they started eating and drinking as well.

"Whoa, this stuff is addictive!"

The moment they sipped the soda, both Ace and Xiao Yan's eyes widened in surprise. The taste of the popcorn was acceptable, but the soda—it was a whole different experience.

The fizzy sensation surged from their throats to their heads, leaving them both burping in surprise.

Unable to hold back, Ace whispered excitedly, "Han Yu, what is this stuff? It's amazing!"

"This is soda. If you like it, I have more. Feel free to drink as much as you want," Han Yu said with a grin.

"If you like soda, we're good friends."

Erina didn't dislike the feeling. In fact, she couldn't help but laugh. She had never done something so fun before—watching others fight while casually eating popcorn. It was even more enjoyable than watching others fight soul beasts while eating barbecue. It was clear she was now watching a spectacle unfold.

"Why must you hide and spy on us? Show yourself!" Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King, suddenly called out in the direction of Han Yu and his group.

The Snake Granny was slightly surprised. She hadn't noticed anyone spying on them, so the fact that Zhao Wuji had noticed made her hold him in slightly higher regard.

However, Zhao Wuji's sharp observation skills weren't the reason he noticed them. It was because he had been struck by Han Yu before and was somewhat familiar with that unusual energy. Han Yu hadn't deliberately concealed his presence, so it wasn't impossible for Zhao Wuji to detect him.

When Zhao Wuji saw that the people who had appeared were indeed Han Yu and his group, he was momentarily taken aback. The familiar faces made him instinctively shield the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Snake in Osi Ka's hands, thinking they had come to steal the soul beast.

"You all go on with your fight. Don't worry about us. Just think of us as spectators," Han Yu called out with a smile, as he and the others leaped onto a nearby large tree. Han Yu casually sat on the trunk and addressed the people below.

His words left Zhao Wuji speechless. What do you mean by 'just watching the show'? Is this something you can just casually join in on? Zhao Wuji already began imagining the scenario where they were soul douluo, or perhaps even titled douluo.

"Forget it. With his strength, there's no way I can stop him. It's better to just ignore it. Anyone who can easily defeat me without me being able to defend, at the very least, is at the 90th level of a Soul Douluo. And with that Haotian Hammer... At his age, to have such strength, it's terrifying!"

In the end, Zhao Wuji didn't say much more and awkwardly laughed, saying, "As long as you're happy."

If he had known that Han Yu wasn't a Soul Douluo or even a titled douluo, but an "ordinary person" with no soul power, he might have had a completely different reaction.

The Snake Granny glanced warily at Han Yu and his group. Zhao Wuji was infamous in the world of soul masters. The title "Immovable King" was no honorary title—it signified his incredible strength. His martial soul, the Mighty King Kong Bear, was known for its offensive power, and even the Snake Granny wouldn't dare face Zhao Wuji's attacks head-on. Yet now, seeing him show such caution toward a young stranger was truly baffling.

"Hello, I am Tianxiang, also known as Snake Granny. It's a pleasure to meet you..."

Though she had no idea who they were, anyone who could make the proud Zhao Wuji wary must not be an ordinary person. So, Snake Granny immediately decided to greet them in a friendly manner, hoping to build a good rapport.

"How happy are you?" Han Yu instinctively asked, his words slipping out before he could stop them.

At that moment, both Erina and the others simultaneously sprayed soda out of their mouths, coughing and their faces turning red.

For a while, they didn't even know if they were coughing because of the soda or if they were holding back laughter.

"This is soda. If you like it, I have more. Feel free to drink as much as you want," Han Yu said with a grin.

"If you like soda, we're good friends."

Erina didn't dislike the feeling. In fact, she couldn't help but laugh. She had never done something so fun before—watching others fight while casually eating popcorn. It was even more enjoyable than watching others fight soul beasts while eating barbecue. It was clear she was now watching a spectacle unfold.

"Why must you hide and spy on us? Show yourself!" Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King, suddenly called out in the direction of Han Yu and his group.

The Snake Granny was slightly surprised. She hadn't noticed anyone spying on them, so the fact that Zhao Wuji had noticed made her hold him in slightly higher regard.

However, Zhao Wuji's sharp observation skills weren't the reason he noticed them. It was because he had been struck by Han Yu before and was somewhat familiar with that unusual energy. Han Yu hadn't deliberately concealed his presence, so it wasn't impossible for Zhao Wuji to detect him.

When Zhao Wuji saw that the people who had appeared were indeed Han Yu and his group, he was momentarily taken aback. The familiar faces made him instinctively shield the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Snake in Osi Ka's hands, thinking they had come to steal the soul beast.

"You all go on with your fight. Don't worry about us. Just think of us as spectators," Han Yu called out with a smile, as he and the others leaped onto a nearby large tree. Han Yu casually sat on the trunk and addressed the people below.

His words left Zhao Wuji speechless. What do you mean by 'just watching the show'? Is this something you can just casually join in on? Zhao Wuji already began imagining the scenario where they were soul douluo, or perhaps even titled douluo.

"Forget it. With his strength, there's no way I can stop him. It's better to just ignore it. Anyone who can easily defeat me without me being able to defend, at the very least, is at the 90th level of a Soul Douluo. And with that Haotian Hammer... At his age, to have such strength, it's terrifying!"

In the end, Zhao Wuji didn't say much more and awkwardly laughed, saying, "As long as you're happy."

If he had known that Han Yu wasn't a Soul Douluo or even a titled douluo, but an "ordinary person" with no soul power, he might have had a completely different reaction.

The Snake Granny glanced warily at Han Yu and his group. Zhao Wuji was infamous in the world of soul masters. The title "Immovable King" was no honorary title—it signified his incredible strength. His martial soul, the Mighty King Kong Bear, was known for its offensive power, and even the Snake Granny wouldn't dare face Zhao Wuji's attacks head-on. Yet now, seeing him show such caution toward a young stranger was truly baffling.

"Hello, I am Tianxiang, also known as Snake Granny. It's a pleasure to meet you..."

Though she had no idea who they were, anyone who could make the proud Zhao Wuji wary must not be an ordinary person. So, Snake Granny immediately decided to greet them in a friendly manner, hoping to build a good rapport.

"How happy are you?" Han Yu instinctively asked, his words slipping out before he could stop them.

At that moment, both Erina and the others simultaneously sprayed soda out of their mouths, coughing and their faces turning red.

For a while, they didn't even know if they were coughing because of the soda or if they were holding back laughter.

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