Douluo Unrivaled: The Beginning Materializes the Black Abyss and White Flowers

Chapter 274 Bluebird and Joan of Arc

"Xiao Wutong, don't rush. Let's go to Mingdu. Think about it, the stage for the Holy Grail War has already been set up. Lu Jingming, whom you've been longing to see, will definitely be there."

Vita narrowed her eyes slightly, a look of great interest in them, as if she could already see the exciting show that was about to unfold in Mingdu.

Vita has a clear understanding of the current situation in Douluo Continent.

She knew very well that the Soul Master Tournament a few months later would actually be the opening ceremony of the Holy Grail War.

In such a significant and crucial event, if Lu Jingming is truly as important as she imagines, and is the central figure in all the changes, then he will definitely appear in Mingdu.

Conversely, if he doesn't show up, it means that Tang Wutong's father misjudged her, and her own guess was also wrong.

Therefore, all the answers will only be revealed in Mingdu. Vita is eagerly anticipating meeting the mysterious Lu Jingming in person. She is extremely curious about what kind of powerful figure could stir up such a turbulent situation in the Douluo Continent.

After all, Vita didn't believe that Douluo Continent and the so-called God Realm alone could summon her memories to this other world.

To observe another universe, and not just any parallel universe, but a completely different universe, is truly astonishing.

Within Vita's understanding, even someone as powerful as the End cannot achieve this.

"Alright, I'll go and discuss it with my eldest and second uncles, and put together a team to participate in the Soul Master Competition under the name of the Clear Sky Sect."

After thinking for a moment, Tang Wutong slowly nodded. She felt that what Vita said made sense.

If Lu Jingming is truly important, then he is very likely to become a Master and participate in the Holy Grail War.

Moreover, as a Soul Master Academy and a two-time champion, St. Freya Academy will definitely participate in the Soul Master Competition, which greatly increases the chances of Lu Jingming appearing.

"Hehe, I won!"

On the scenic Poseidon Island of Shrek Academy, in a lakeside pavilion where inner disciples usually rest, jade tiles resembling mahjong tiles are scattered on a stone table.

A petite and delicate girl, exuding a languid air and dressed in dark blue, gently flicked the jade pendant in her hand, a smug smile on her face.

"Ah! Qingque, how come you're so lucky?"

Xiao Xiao looked at the jade tablet in her hand with a frustrated expression. She had lost several rounds in a row, with Qing Que winning every time.

"Luck is only part of it; it's mostly about calculation ability. Qingque is really amazing; no wonder he's a Servant."

Ning Tian, ​​disguised as a man, has short blond hair, and her eyes are full of admiration.

This game, called Imperial Jade, was brought by Xiaoxiao's follower, a girl named Qingque.

Unexpectedly, this game quickly became popular throughout Shrek Academy in a short period of time.

Ning Tian also studied the game in depth and found that although the game relies heavily on luck, strong computing power is equally indispensable.

As the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Tian has always been good at multitasking and her calculation ability is not low. However, compared with Qing Que, she is obviously far inferior, which is why she loses more often than she wins.

"No way, it's all luck, just luck! Let's continue." Qingque chuckled and skillfully began shuffling the cards again.

She thought this other world was simply amazing. Here, she didn't have to work, nor did she have to worry about being caught by the Diviner. Moreover, as a memory entity, she didn't have to worry about how to explain things to her parents or discuss those headache-inducing future plans, since she had never made any plans anyway.

This kind of life is exactly what she has always dreamed of. She plays cards and relaxes every day, living a carefree and leisurely life.

"Is this not a good idea for us?" Xiao Xiao looked at Ning Tian and Wu Feng with some concern.

Ever since she summoned the Azure Sparrow, she has often been dragged along by it to play the Imperial Jade Tokens, which has reduced her cultivation time considerably.

"It's alright, Master. You need to balance work and rest. Life can't be all about cultivation!"

Qingque keenly noticed Xiaoxiao's hesitation and, not wanting to lose such a card-playing buddy, quickly spoke up to comfort her.

What she said actually makes sense. With her powerful calculation ability, she had already calculated the optimal cultivation time for Xiaoxiao and had been keeping it under her control. This way, Xiaoxiao's cultivation would not be delayed, nor would she be overly stressed, resulting in less effective results.

"But aren't we preparing for the Holy Grail War?" Xiao Xiao was still a little hesitant.

She knew all too well that the academy had gone to great lengths for them, the Masters, providing all sorts of precious natural treasures and soul bones unconditionally, with the aim of helping them improve their strength and ultimately win the Holy Grail in the Holy Grail War.

But looking at her servant, Qingque, she seemed to be completely unskilled in combat and only knew how to slack off all day, which made her feel somewhat guilty, after all, the academy had given her so many benefits.

"Oh, Master, I'm not good at fighting, you know. You don't mean for me to go and fight those powerful Servants, do you? Besides, there are other Masters and Servants in the academy. Let them worry about the Holy Grail War. We can just cheer them on from the sidelines!"

Qingque quickly tried to dissuade Xiaoxiao from her desire to prepare for the battle.

Are you kidding me? Sending her to participate in the Holy Grail War?
She knew all too well that those Servants were all formidable figures, and with her small arms and legs, she probably wouldn't even make a ripple if she rushed in.

She had consulted the oracle for herself and Xiaoxiao, and it was concluded that as long as they adhered to the principles of not taking initiative, not refusing, and not taking responsibility, they would be safe and sound.

If you really get involved in a core war, you might not even know how you died; that's a very bad omen!
The results of her divination alone were enough to make her heart pound, not to mention the unknown dangers that she hadn't divined.

"Xiaoxiao, some Servants are indeed not good at fighting, so don't make things too difficult for Qingque. Just do what we support are supposed to do, and I think the academy will understand."

Ning Tian liked Qing Que very much, so he quickly spoke up for her.

"All right!"

Xiao Xiao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

She couldn't help but think of Bebe and the others' Servants, who were indeed very powerful. Upon careful consideration, there was really no need to force Aokiji to go to the battlefield.

The academy is teeming with powerful individuals, boasts a considerable number of Masters, and is teeming with strong Servants.

If everyone unites, they have a significant advantage in this Holy Grail War, so there's really no need to worry too much.

One more Qingque won't make a difference, and one less won't make a difference either.

For example, Ning Tian, ​​who is also a Master, has a very special ability to summon a Servant—that Saintess. She can not only see through the Servant's data, but also receive revelations. She can make the best judgment based on her intuition alone, and therefore she is highly valued by the academy.

Ning Tian was already outstanding, and her Servants were even more exceptional. Whether in combat, leading troops, or providing support and defense, they excelled in every aspect.

In comparison, Qingque did indeed seem much inferior, appearing rather mediocre, which disappointed the academy somewhat.

Xiao Xiao always felt that her servant was acting out her persona. Her slacking off nature was probably real, but her mediocre abilities were highly questionable.

As if sensing Xiaoxiao's suspicious gaze, Qingque's lips twitched slightly.

She secretly complained to herself that her Master was just like the Diviner, always acting as if she was very capable and always trying to increase the difficulty of her missions.

She was just a pitiful, weak, and helpless little fortune teller!

I really don't have any special skills, and I wouldn't even dare to think about fighting; it's just too much trouble.

Compared to the Holy Grail War, she only wanted to steal a moment of leisure to fight against the Imperial Jade. She only wanted to treat this experience as a dream and didn't want to delve too deeply into it.

"Sigh, I wonder what will happen in this Soul Master Competition? My eyelids keep twitching." Xiao Xiao sighed helplessly.

Even she vaguely sensed something unusual.

After all, Shrek Academy's recent actions have been very unusual, and they are on high alert. Not only have they formed a Soul Master Legion, but the Soul Guidance Department has also devoted all its efforts to producing Soul Guidance Equipment. All of this fully demonstrates the seriousness of the matter.

With the upcoming Holy Grail War in mind, she could easily imagine that the Soul Master Competition held by the Sun Moon Empire this time would be vastly different from previous Soul Master Competitions.

"This competition is very different from the past. It is extremely dangerous, and the academy will send a large number of powerful individuals. All of us Masters will be going."

Ning Tian's expression also became serious.

Her servant once told her that, according to the revelation she received, the Sun and Moon Empire had prepared a "great gift" for everyone this time.

Although the specifics are still unclear, the apocalypse indicates a very bad omen.

Of course, even in the face of great misfortune, there is still room for recovery; it is not a hopeless situation. Moreover, revelation is not always entirely accurate, so Shrek Academy will not choose to give up because of this.

"Damn it, if only I could become a Master too, then I could protect Ning Tian!"

Wu Feng clenched his fists tightly, his expression full of resentment.

She was not chosen to become a Master. After experiencing the immense power of Ning Tian's Servant, she knew very well that the Holy Grail War was not something she could participate in, nor did she have the ability to protect Ning Tian in the Holy Grail War. How could this not make her feel discouraged?

“Feng Mei, you really can’t force these things. Look at the academy, there are many senior students in the inner court who are more powerful than me, and none of them have become masters. Even the elders of the Sea God Pavilion were not selected. So you can’t be blamed for not being selected.”

Ning Tian gently shook his head and comforted him in a tender tone.

She knew in her heart that Wu Feng must be feeling bad for not becoming a Master, but it was indeed not something that a person could decide.

"Alright, alright, let's stop thinking about those unhappy things and continue playing cards!"

Seeing that the topic was gradually deviating from the card game, Qingque became anxious and quickly spoke up.

She didn't want the game to end like this, after all, playing cards and slacking off was her source of joy in this other world.

Just then, a strange light particle effect suddenly appeared in the air, and as the light flashed, a girl wearing silver-blue armor appeared behind Ning Tian.

She had long, slender legs encased in black stockings, and held a holy flag steadily in her hand. Her long, golden hair was carefully braided and hung down her back, while her proud breasts, emblazoned with the words "Great Justice," were particularly eye-catching.

Qingque glanced at the other party and inwardly groaned, thinking that Di Heng Qiongyu was probably really unable to continue fighting now.

"Master, the academy has summoned all Masters to the Sea God Pavilion for a meeting."

The girl's voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale singing in a valley, gentle yet firm in tone.

As she spoke, her blue eyes inadvertently glanced at Qingque.

Her ability is quite unique; she can see through the true names of Servants.

However, in this other world, this ability doesn't seem to be of much practical use. After all, this world doesn't have the stories of their original world, so what good would knowing their real name do?

However, through this ability, she can also roughly sense the strength of Servants.

For example, Mr. Jingyuan, who exuded a lazy aura, gave her the feeling that he was even more powerful than a god.

Although the bluebird before her did not seem powerful from her perception, the revelation told her that she must not underestimate it.

"Jeanne, I already told you not to call me Master, just call me Ning Tian!" Ning Tian turned to look at his Servant, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Joan of Arc is indeed an impeccable Servant. She is a kind saint with a gentle and easy-going personality. She can both charge into battle and support her teammates, and her defensive capabilities are top-notch.

Moreover, she possesses exceptional leadership qualities, enabling her to command troops in battle, making her practically perfect.

However, her only minor flaw is that she is too serious and rigid in her adherence to the so-called rules, lacking flexibility and adaptability.

Ning Tian sometimes thought that it would be wonderful if her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had a guardian like Jeanne d'Arc.

It's a pity the opponent is a Servant, but fortunately, no one says that Servants will necessarily disappear after the Holy Grail War ends.

As long as they are not destroyed, Servants can actually exist indefinitely, provided that the negative energy that sustains their existence does not cease.

Qingque had always been harboring this wishful thinking, leisurely playing the Imperial Jade Card every day while slacking off, waiting for the day she would tire of this life and then end it all herself.

"Alright, Ning Tian!"

Jeanne smiled helplessly. She was used to it and always forgot that this was another world. Ning Tian was also different from the traditional magicians in their world.

She discovered that this world was very strange, and that what sustained her existence was not magic, but a seemingly dangerous energy.

This energy was somewhat similar to the "evil of this moment" that she recognized, but it seemed to be bound by some powerful force and did not corrupt their reason; it merely served as a form of energy to sustain their existence.

Moreover, this world has no magical elements, but strangely, all her abilities can be used normally, and even revelations can take effect.

But she could clearly sense that the one responding to her revelation was not the being she had always devoutly believed in, but some higher consciousness of this world.

Thinking about it carefully, the fact that she was summoned to this other world to participate in the Holy Grail War was already very strange. Moreover, there was no class distinction here like in her original world, and she didn't recognize most of the Servants who were summoned.

Everything seemed so unfamiliar and strange, but Joan of Arc was, after all, a saint. She had no particular desires that needed to be fulfilled through the Holy Grail, nor did she intend to compete for it.

She simply wanted to protect Ning Tian and other innocent people in this strange Holy Grail War.

Therefore, she was very willing to cooperate with Shrek Academy, because as far as she knew, Shrek Academy had always been committed to maintaining peace on the continent and had even formed an inspection team to punish evil and eliminate wickedness.

Despite the various problems that existed in the academy, Joan of Arc believed that its ideals were commendable.

However, she did not fully understand this world, so she did not completely trust Shrek Academy.

But one thing she was very clear about was that the Sun Moon Empire obviously wanted to start a war, so Jeanne would undoubtedly stand on Shrek Academy's side.

Because she knew all too well how terrible the consequences of war could be, and in the end, it was always the innocent civilians who suffered.

Although her abilities are limited, she still wants to do her part.

"Alright, it seems this game is really off. I knew you never come here without a reason."

Qingque helplessly spread her hands, her heart filled with regret.

Since the academy is summoning Masters, Servants must also go, and Xiaoxiao naturally cannot be absent.

"I'm sorry!" Joan of Arc looked apologetic. She felt bad that her arrival had interrupted the game.

(End of this chapter)