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

Chapter 386 Drawing a Pie in the Sky for Qian Renxue
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingming's smile faded slightly. Indeed, Qian Renxue was suffering greatly. Even though she had inherited the position of the Angel God, she had lost her beloved grandfather, and her relationship with her mother was becoming increasingly strained.

After all, the Angel God and the Rakshasa God are natural enemies. If Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong weren't mother and daughter, and if they didn't have that sliver of affection between them, they would be locked in a life-or-death struggle the moment they met.

Faced with this situation, even if Qian Renxue becomes a god, the pressure on her shoulders will not decrease but increase, because she does not know how to deal with her relationship with Bibi Dong, or how to lead the Spirit Hall forward.

The Spirit Hall is now divided in two, with one part following Bibi Dong and the other following Qian Renxue, and conflicts are gradually accumulating.

Seeing her old friends briefly eased Qian Renxue's guard, but she didn't say much. Her low spirits were fleeting, as besides Lu Jingming, Shui Bing'er and others were also present.

Even if she wanted to confide her innermost sorrows, it could only be when the two of them were alone. In front of outsiders, she still had to maintain the dignity and nobility of a deity.

Qian Renxue composed herself, shifting her gaze from Lu Jingming to the people beside him, Liu Ying and Xia Die, whom she was familiar with.

But when her gaze fell upon Jingliu and Guyuena, a storm raged within her.

First, there's Lu Jingming himself.

Qian Renxue clearly sensed that the soul power fluctuations emanating from Lu Jingming's body were already at the level of a Title Douluo.

"How can this be?"

Qian Renxue exclaimed inwardly.

She clearly remembered that when they first met in Heaven Dou City, Lu Jingming was just a Soul Emperor.

How long has it been since?

It's only been a few years at most.

She was able to achieve godhood so quickly because of the Spirit Hall's millennia-long accumulation of knowledge, the inheritance of the Angel God's godhood, and the 100,000-year-old holy mark she obtained from the PUBG tournament. It can be said that she stood on the shoulders of giants, which enabled her to become a god in just a few years.

But what about Lu Jingming? If she remembered correctly, Lu Jingming was not even twenty years old yet, and he had actually reached the level of a Title Douluo at such a young age.

A titled Douluo who is not yet twenty years old.

If this news were to spread, it would be enough to silence all the forces and geniuses of the entire Douluo Continent, breaking all the cognitive rules that have existed on the continent throughout history.

Just how terrifying is his talent?
However, what made Qian Renxue even more terrified were the two women beside Lu Jingming.

The white-haired, red-eyed woman stood there quietly, like a peerless divine weapon that had concealed all its sharpness yet still inspired fear. She was surrounded by an indescribable sharp sword intent, which far surpassed any sword douluo she had ever seen; it was like heaven and earth.

The woman with silver hair and purple eyes, possessing an ethereal and mysterious aura, also gave her a sense of unfathomable depth, as if she were facing a vast and boundless starry sky, containing unimaginable and immense power.

Qian Renxue inherited the divine position of the first-level deity, the Angel God.

Although she had just inherited the divine power and had not yet fully integrated it, and her realm had not yet reached the standard of a first-level god, with the blessing of the divine position, her strength far exceeded that of ordinary third-level gods, and she was even capable of challenging those of higher levels.

But the two people in front of her gave her a subtle sense of oppression.

What does this mean? It means that these two people are very likely stronger than her at present.

This is incredible.

She is already a deity; how could there be any being in the mortal realm who surpasses her in terms of life level and power?

Unless... they are not mortals of this world, or they possess a heritage and power comparable to or even surpassing that of gods?

Qian Renxue's gaze toward Lu Jingming became incredibly complex, a mixture of shock, inquiry, and even a hint of disbelief.

She originally thought that after becoming a god, she had at least surpassed Lu Jingming in terms of personal strength. But now it seems that not only has the other party made rapid progress, breaking the norm, but he is also surrounded by powerful figures that even she, an angel god, is wary of.

"Brother Lu...you really are...every time you appear, you surprise and...shock people."

Qian Renxue could only utter such a sigh in the end, but the waves in her heart could not be calmed for a long time.

Lu Jingming seems to be forever shrouded in a layer of mist. Just when you think you've seen through him, you find that it's only the tip of the iceberg of a deeper mystery.

Seeing the undisguised shock and complexity in Qian Renxue's eyes, Lu Jingming knew it was time to drop an even more bombshell.

He waved for Shui Bing'er and the others to leave for the time being, and the reception room suddenly became much emptier, leaving only him, Gu Yuena, Jing Liu, Xia Die, Liu Ying, and the restless Angel God Qian Renxue.

As for Vita, who came with him, Lu Jingming kept his promise and had already given her a brief period of freedom, allowing her to explore this world that was equally new to her.

"Sister Xue."

Lu Jingming's voice returned to its usual calm and steady tone. He picked up the teapot and personally poured a cup of tea for Qian Renxue, his movements unhurried and composed.

The rising aroma of tea slightly neutralized the suffocating, divine scent in the air.

"The world is far more vast than what we see at this moment."

Qian Renxue took the cup of warm tea, feeling the warmth of the porcelain on her fingertips, but her mind became even more tense because of Lu Jingming's opening remarks.

Her golden eyes, brimming with divine radiance, stared intently at him, awaiting the moment when the truth would be revealed.

"First, I need to tell you the truth."

Lu Jingming put down the teapot, met Qian Renxue's gaze calmly, and spoke with a steady tone, yet with the certainty of stating a fact.

"We—I, Gu Yue, Teacher, Xia Die, Liu Ying, and even those mysterious Title Douluos who suddenly appeared and disrupted the Soul Hunting Operation—are not from this world."

Qian Renxue's pupils suddenly contracted, and her fingers gripping the teacup tightened unconsciously, her knuckles turning slightly white.

"Not of this world... what does that mean?"

Her voice remained calm, but a slight tremor betrayed the turmoil within.

Lu Jingming gently swirled the teacup in his hand, a half-smile playing on his lips:

"Sister Xue, with your current divine status and divine sense, scanning the entire continent would not be difficult. Did you really not notice anything unusual at all?"

"How could so-called reclusive sects completely hide under the gaze of the gods? Those soul tools that transcend the times, the simulated universe and holy marks, and those powerful figures who appeared out of nowhere before... The root of all this cannot be found in this realm. With your and that new empress's wisdom, have you never considered... the possibility of visitors from outside the realm?" Unless they were blinded by love, it was impossible for Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, who had already become gods, to know nothing.

Qianrenxue remained silent.

She did search, using her divine sense to search the entire continent, but she couldn't find the exact origin of Lu Jingming and the others.

Bibi Dong also expressed her doubts about this.

All sorts of illogical signs have long pointed to that boldest and most absurd conjecture.

She took a deep breath, calmed her turbulent emotions, and asked in a low voice, "So... you are visitors from other worlds, from other planets?"

As a deity, she naturally knew that Douluo Star was not unique, and that the universe was vast and boundless.

Lu Jingming slowly shook his head. He was not surprised that Qian Renxue knew the concept of a planet. Douluo Continent was a sphere, which was not a secret to the gods. Even Limit Douluo could discover the truth of the world.

"It's not some other world or alien civilization in the usual sense, Sister Xue. We are on Douluo Star in another parallel universe. We are also beings from the Douluo Continent, and we are also Soul Masters. However, our era is... ten thousand years later than this world."

"That is a Douluo Continent that flows parallel to your world on the river of time, yet is completely different. You can understand it as... a mirror image, a parallel universe that arose from different choices at certain key moments."

He stopped being mysterious and began to clearly and concisely explain the concept of parallel worlds, depicting a future where soul-guided technology shone brightly and the power structure underwent tremendous changes.

He did not elaborate on the specific historical process, but emphasized the connection between the two worlds, which share a common origin but diverge in their development and are both similar and different.

Qian Renxue was deeply shaken upon hearing this.

Parallel world? Ten thousand years later? This is even more unbelievable than hearing that Lu Jingming is a reincarnation of a god.

But considering that Lu Jingming took out those soul tools that were far ahead of their time, that he was surrounded by many powerful people but none of them were famous, and that Xuanzi and others had completely unfamiliar martial souls and suddenly appeared on the continent... all these illogical things seemed to find their answer in this shocking explanation.

As a deity, her understanding of the world far surpasses that of mortals. She can understand the meaning behind Lu Jingming's words and also understand what parallel worlds are.

"So...those who rescued the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and helped the remnants of the Heavenly Dou forces break through..."

Qian Renxue's voice was slightly dry, even though she herself was unaware of it.

"Yes."

Lu Jingming nodded affirmatively.

"They are from the world I live in. They are top experts of the Douluo Continent ten thousand years later. The leader, who possesses the Taotie Martial Soul, is named Xuanzi. He is the pillar of Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent in the future. They arrived in this world through the space-time channel before us."

Qian Renxue fell silent, digesting this information that was enough to overturn all her understanding.

It turns out that her opponents are not only the Star Luo Empire and those remaining sects, but also a group of interventionists from the future who understand the script.

This perfectly explains why her meticulously planned, almost flawless operation failed at the last minute.

She had concealed her plans perfectly and was on the verge of inheriting the throne of the Heavenly Dou Empire, taking over the empire effortlessly. However, at the last moment, she was interfered with, causing her plans to go awry.

She had been wondering where she had slipped up, but now it seemed to be a deus ex machina from a parallel future.

Having figured this out, Qian Renxue's frustration and resentment dissipated considerably. At least the problem wasn't with her; it wasn't a fault of hers. Facing a future person familiar with history, even the most meticulous plans were as useless as fleeting clouds.

Just as Qian Renxue's heart was in turmoil, Lu Jingming revealed his true intentions, which he had been brewing for a long time.

"Sister Xue."

Lu Jingming's voice carried a guiding power.

"The vastness of the world far exceeds our current imagination. A single world is but a speck of dust in the boundless multiverse. Does the ambition of the Martial Soul Empire to rule the continent seem somewhat... limited when placed on this vast scale?"

His gaze became incredibly deep, as if reflecting countless stars, filled with an irresistible allure.

"Two parallel universes have already intersected. Who can say that there won't be a third, a fourth, or even an endless number of worlds waiting to be connected? The conflicts, opportunities, and challenges of the future will no longer be limited to a continent, a planet, or even a universe. Therefore, I hope to forge an unprecedented alliance with you and the Martial Soul Empire that you represent."

"Covenant?"

Qian Renxue raised her eyelids, her eyes gleaming with a turbulent light, revealing the unease within her.

"Yes, a covenant that transcends world boundaries and points to the stars and the sea."

Lu Jingming's voice was not loud, but it carried the lofty ambition of building a grand plan.

"What I pursue has never been the gains or losses of a single city or region, but rather the creation of a magnificent map spanning multiple universes. The Douluo Continent before us, whether in the past or the future, is merely the foundation and starting point of this map."

"And you, Qian Renxue, your own strength and the forces under your command are qualified to become a shining corner in this map."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming incredibly sincere and deeply moving:

"By allying with me, you will gain more than just assistance in dealing with the current situation. You will receive a complete knowledge system, advanced technology, and endless resources from a highly developed civilization. This will greatly accelerate the advancement of the Martial Soul Empire and even... help you explore a higher realm beyond the first-level god."

"While other forces are still scheming for continental hegemony, your gaze has already transcended the mortal realm and turned to the boundless sea of ​​stars. When the horn of expedition to all realms sounds, I hope that the ally standing by my side is you."

Qian Renxue felt her heart pounding uncontrollably.

Lu Jingming's words were like a key, opening a door that had confined her thinking.

A multiverse? A territory spanning all the heavens? The breadth and depth of this ambition completely surpasses the dream of the Spirit Hall's successive popes to unify the continent.

If all of this is true, then the struggle confined to Douluo Star does indeed seem narrow-minded, like a frog at the bottom of a well.

The terrifying potential Lu Jingming displayed, the powerful figures around him that even she feared, and the vast resources and profound knowledge of the other world he represented... all of this made this alliance incredibly alluring.

She gazed at Lu Jingming. His handsome face was indeed captivating, but what attracted her even more were the burning ambition and unwavering confidence in his deep red eyes, ambitions that could devour the stars.

(End of this chapter)