Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 766 Digging a Trap for the Ancient Pavilion

"Why does this person give me a feeling of déjà vu? Could it be that I've seen her before?"

Gu Yuena's gaze slowly swept over Fu Xuan, and a hint of inexplicable doubt arose in her heart.

Especially the moment their eyes met, a faint sense of familiarity inexplicably welled up in her heart, as if the two of them had crossed paths at some point in time.

But Gu Yuena was absolutely certain that she had never met Fu Xuan.

That delicate and lovely face, paired with that striking head of long pink hair, and the purple diamond-shaped decoration between her eyebrows that resembled a third eye, combined to create a highly recognizable image.

If they had ever crossed paths, with her photographic memory, it's impossible that she would have no recollection of it.

more importantly……

"I can't even sense her exact strength? This girl named Fu Xuan is definitely not simple!" A hint of seriousness flashed in Gu Yuena's eyes, and her vigilance instantly increased.

It should be noted that although her current soul power cultivation is only level 96, her mental power has reached the level of the Divine Origin Realm. Looking at the entire Federation, there are very few people who can be detected without any flaws by her mental probing.

Prior to this, only Kiana and Fors were exceptions. As for others, even a special being like Narcida, she was confident that she could roughly sense their soul power fluctuations and strength level without alerting them.

Kiana, being a deity, possessed an aura that transcended the mortal realm, thus naturally ignoring her probing.

And Fors...

Gu Yuena's gaze unconsciously swept over Fors, who was not far away, and she thought to herself:

"This woman's mental strength has been ridiculously strong for a long time, always giving people a feeling of unfathomable depth. In addition, she seems to have made some kind of secret deal with Kiana and the others, so it's not surprising that she has a bit of a mystical aura about her."

Of course, despite Fors's mysterious and unpredictable nature, Gu Yuena was quite certain that the other party was a genuine human, not a soul beast in human form—given her sensitivity to the aura of beasts, she would never be wrong about this.

It would be unreasonable for a human to establish contact with non-human forces like Kiana without possessing extraordinary abilities.

But now, a third person has suddenly appeared whom she can't understand.

This girl named Fu Xuan must either possess a divine artifact that can perfectly conceal her aura, or her spiritual power has reached the level of the Divine Origin Realm, otherwise her investigation would have been fruitless.

Either way, it's enough to show that the other party is not simple.

Similarly, Fu Xuan was also sizing up Gu Yuena, his clear yet sharp eyes narrowing slightly, as if he were silently measuring something.

Their gazes met silently in the air. There were no words, yet it was as if an invisible aura was quietly colliding.

Seeing this, Nan Fusheng quickly smiled and smoothed things over: "Alright, it's rare for everyone to get together like this, it's no fun standing here talking. The buffet over there just served new desserts, didn't Kiana just say she wanted some mousse cake? Let's go take a look."

As he spoke, he took Xu Xiaoyan's hand, breaking the momentary stalemate.

“Okay, let’s go then.” Fu Xuan glanced at him, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. He then nodded slightly, naturally reached out and took Nan Fusheng’s free hand, and walked towards the dining table first.

Gu Yuena: "_???"

When I type a question mark, it's not that I have a problem, it's that something's wrong with you!

She first glanced at Fu Xuan, who was walking side by side with Nan Fusheng. The pink figure was nestled beside Nan Fusheng, their actions intimate and unabashed. Then she looked at Fors, whose expression remained calm, and a huge question mark popped into her mind.

No, are you really that indifferent? Your husband is being so intimately linked arm-in-arm with a strange woman of unknown origin, and as his legal wife, you don't even have a little reaction? You could at least frown or show a hint of displeasure.

But Fors seemed completely oblivious to what was happening, still smiling and following along with unhurried steps, the curve of her lips not changing at all.

Left with no other choice, Gu Yuena could only suppress her surprise and quickly follow after them.

In such a setting, even if she harbored resentment, she couldn't show it. After all, on the surface, her relationship with Nan Fusheng was merely that of classmates, and she had no right to interfere.

"╭(°A°`)╮???"

Xu Xiaoyan, who was being led by Nan Fusheng, also had questions in her mind.

She stared blankly at Fu Xuan, who was holding Nan Fusheng's other arm. The pink-haired girl was petite, yet she was very close to Nan Fusheng. Her familiar demeanor made her feel a little dazed.

No, even if you are a friend brought by Fors and have a noble status, what exactly does it mean to be so openly arm in arm with someone else's husband?

Given Fu Xuan's status as a lieutenant general in the Central Army Corps and the Federal Chief of Staff, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't directly express her anger. She could only cast a puzzled look at Nan Fusheng beside her and ask in a low voice, "Fusheng, are you... are you very familiar with this Miss Fu Xuan?"

However, even though there was only one person's distance between them and Xu Xiaoyan's voice was very low, Fu Xuan seemed to have super hearing and heard her words clearly.

Without turning her head, she spoke softly, her voice clear yet reaching everyone's ears: "When I was a child, he took care of me for a period of time, so we are naturally acquaintances."

"Oh, I see..." Xu Xiaoyan's cheeks flushed instantly when her whispers were exposed. She lowered her head shyly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt, looking somewhat embarrassed.

However, was Fusheng taken care of for a period of time when I was a child?
The thought lingered in her mind, slightly alleviating her doubts, but also giving rise to new curiosity. When had Nan Fusheng ever taken care of such a prominent young woman? Why had she never heard him mention her?

She secretly glanced at Fu Xuan, only to see that he maintained his calm and composed demeanor, walking side by side with Nan Fusheng, occasionally whispering a few words to her. Nan Fusheng simply turned his head to listen, showing no impatience whatsoever.

The scene struck Xu Xiaoyan as somewhat strange, yet she couldn't find a suitable reason to question it, so she could only suppress her confusion for the time being. Gu Yuena followed behind the group, her brows furrowing slightly as she watched the somewhat eerie scene unfold before her.

Fu Xuan's words seemed to explain her closeness with Nan Fusheng, but the degree of intimacy far exceeded the boundaries that should exist between ordinary "juniors who have been taken care of".

In particular, the way Fu Xuan looked at Nan Fusheng, though seemingly calm, concealed an indescribable dependence that could not be simply summarized as "acquaintance".

……

The group quickly arrived at the food counter, where Kiana eagerly picked up a piece of mousse cake and ate it with great relish.

Fu Xuan then released Nan Fusheng's arm, walked to the dining table, picked up a small plate, elegantly picked up a delicate dessert, and occasionally whispered a few words to Fors.

Nan Fusheng then walked over to Xu Xiaoyan and whispered a few words of comfort. The embarrassment on Xu Xiaoyan's face gradually faded, and she revealed a gentle smile again.

On the other side, Qian Gu Zhangting's gaze swept around and quickly locked onto Long Tianwu. He straightened his clothes, took the initiative to step forward, and began to chat with Long Tianwu with just the right amount of respect on his face.

As the second-ranked God of War in the Temple of War, Long Tianwu's soul power reached level 98, just one step away from becoming a Limit Douluo.

What's even more remarkable is that he and his wife, Su Mengjun, the thirteenth-ranked God of War and Divine Sword Douluo, possess a set of incredibly powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill. When the two join forces, their combat power is comparable to that of a Limit Douluo, making them one of the Federation military's undisputed top combat forces.

Qian Gu Zhangting, considering himself the grandson of the Spirit Pagoda's master and the future leader of the Spirit Pagoda, could not possibly miss the opportunity to get to know such a powerful figure.

Whether for the future of the Spirit Pagoda or for expanding his own network, cultivating a good relationship with Long Tianwu was crucial. Therefore, he spoke with considerable humility, maintaining his dignity while expressing his respect appropriately, clearly demonstrating his skill in social situations.

Long Tianwu didn't put on airs, occasionally nodding in response. Su Mengjun stood aside, listening with a smile, her gaze gentle yet scrutinizing.

In an instant, the atmosphere around the dining table became harmonious and pleasant again.

Just then, a subtle, almost imperceptible voice transmission, like a cold thread, unexpectedly entered Gu Yuena's ear: "My lord, the soul power of the Second War God, Long Tianwu, has reached the level of a Limit Douluo, which is a considerable threat."

Gu Yuena's fingers, which were holding the cup, paused slightly. Her gaze swept over Long Tianwu seemingly casually before returning to normal. She parted her red lips slightly and responded telepathically, her voice calm and even: "I know."

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a middle-aged man dressed as a waiter, carrying a tray, standing silently not far behind her. It was Di Tian.

He bowed his head, his expression humble, just like the other servants around him. If it weren't for this telepathic message, probably no one would have noticed that this seemingly ordinary servant was actually the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King who was famous throughout the continent.

Gu Yuena gently swirled the champagne in her glass, the amber liquid leaving winding trails on the crystal glass.

The faint soul power fluctuations emanating from Long Tianwu, though deliberately concealed, could not escape the spiritual perception of the Divine Origin Realm—that was a foundation that no level 98 Soul Douluo could possess, but rather the vastness and profundity of a Limit Douluo.

"It seems the Federation's waters run deeper than I anticipated."

Gu Yuena's purple eyes narrowed slightly, a cold, sharp glint flashing in their depths. According to the Spirit Pagoda's records, this Emperor Sword Douluo had been stuck at level ninety-eight for decades.

Who would have thought that upon meeting today, they would discover that the other party had already broken through to a higher level.

It's important to know that the rankings in the Temple of War are based on strength.

Since Long Tianwu has reached the Limit Douluo level, the First War God is probably not far behind. Adding to that the main and two deputy hall masters, the War God Hall now boasts five Limit Douluo.

Gu Yuena picked up her glass, took a small sip of champagne, and felt the cool liquid slide down her throat, but it couldn't suppress the turbulent thoughts in her heart. "Indeed, we still need to find an opportunity to get the people from the Temple of War into the Beast Platform."

As the martial arts tournament for choosing a spouse progressed, the opening of the eighth level, the Beast Arena, had already become the focus of the entire Soul Master world of Douluo Continent. Countless young Soul Masters were practically fighting tooth and nail for the chance to enter the Beast Arena.

This was exactly what Gu Yuena wanted—the Dragon Mystic Technique hidden within the Beast Platform had already unknowingly brought most of the mid-level Soul Masters under her control.

However, there are very few titled Douluo at the very top. This is because the martial arts tournament for marriage has an age limit of under fifty for participants, while most of the truly top-tier experts are over fifty and therefore cannot participate.

As the core of the Federation's top combat power, the War God Hall gathers the most elite Soul Masters in the entire Federation, and the number of Title Douluo powerhouses is conservatively estimated to be more than twenty.

If this power can also be brought under control through the Dragon Mystic Technique, then the grand plan for the revival of soul beasts will undoubtedly take a big step forward, and may even directly secure victory.

Unfortunately, even though the Spirit Pagoda Master, Qian Gu Dongfeng, offered ten free spots to the War God Temple to enter the Beast Platform in an attempt to curry favor, very few people within the War God Temple responded willingly.

"I wonder what Young Master Qian Gu's opinion is on soul beasts?"

Just as Gu Yuena was pondering how to get the War God Temple into the Beast Platform, Long Tianwu's calm voice suddenly broke the silence near the dining table.

He looked at Qian Gu Zhangting beside him, his tone calm but with a hint of inquiry, "The Spirit Envoy Fors once proposed a project to our War God Temple called the 'Soul Beast Domestication Project.' I wonder what Young Master Qian Gu's opinion is on this project?"

The two didn't deliberately lower their voices; at least in the relatively quiet area near the dining table, their voices were loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

For a moment, the people who were talking to each other stopped subconsciously, and their eyes were more or less turned to Qian Gu Zhang Ting, clearly quite interested in this topic.

Gu Yuena's fingers tightened abruptly as she held the empty wine glass, her knuckles turning slightly white. Why was it this damned soul beast breeding plan again! Did these humans really have to go against the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest?
A cold, fierce glint flashed in her eyes, and a chilling light seemed to sweep across the depths of her purple pupils, but she forcibly suppressed it in an instant.

Just then, Qingque chimed in, her tone tinged with amusement: "Yes, yes, as the Spirit Transmission Envoy of the Spirit Transmission Tower, Young Master Qiangu will inherit the position of Tower Master in the future. He must have seen far more grand occasions than we have."

"I wonder what your opinion is on soul beasts? After all, the relationship between the Spirit Pagoda and soul beasts has always been very close."

(End of this chapter)