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

Chapter 410 The Path of Cerberus

The Demon Emperor arrived across the space-time portal with a clear objective.

Through the unseen connection between blood and soul, she easily found her "self" in this parallel world—the "same body" who was also a Demon Emperor, yet was still carefully protected by her husband, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and was still immersed in a false sense of peace.

There were no words, no reminiscing, not even the slightest hesitation.

Amidst the astonished, fearful, and even incredulous gazes of his opponents, the crazed Demon Emperor made his move.

The power to manipulate electromagnetic forces erupted instantly, and an invisible force field imprisoned that area of ​​the sea, firmly locking the naive Demon Queen together with her husband, who was filled with shock and anger and tried to protect her—the Deep Sea Demon Whale King of this world.

"No, who are you?! Why..."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King of this world roared deafeningly, trying to struggle, but the electromagnetic binding originating from the level of laws was far beyond what pure force could withstand.

The Demon Queen's blazing white eyes coldly gazed at the behemoth that shared the same appearance and aura as her husband. There was no love in her eyes, only an almost bone-chilling obsession and madness.

"You are not him..."

Her hoarse voice, carried through the seawater, carried a chilling undertone.

“I have only one husband, and in order to resurrect him, you... will all become my food.”

The next moment, an even more terrifying devouring began.

The enormous deep-sea demon whale revealed itself, its form a mixture of lightning and darkness, transforming into a black hole that devoured everything.

In their desperate cries and struggles, the Demon Emperor of this world and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King were mercilessly torn apart and decomposed by the Demon Emperor from a parallel world, turning into the purest life essence and energy, which she frantically absorbed and devoured.

After doing all this, she did not stop.

She could feel the core of the Herrscher of Thunder within her body trembling violently due to this enormous energy. It was just one step away from being fully activated and reaching its perfect, complete form.

The opportunity will come soon.

Not long ago, Oser, the vortex demon who had fought fiercely and been defeated by Poseidon Island, was dragging his broken body and carrying the enormous negative energy gathered in the sea as he fled back to his deep-sea nest to heal.

The Demon Emperor, like the most patient hunter, lurked in the darkness.

She launched a deadly sneak attack at the moment when Osel was at her weakest and least alert.

The plasma whale song swept in silently, carrying hallucinogenic infrasound and electromagnetic forces that ignited energy, instantly disrupting Osel's perception.

Immediately afterwards, geomagnetic manipulation triggered an underwater volcanic eruption, with chaotic undercurrents and corrosive acid mines obscuring everything.

Before Oser could even see the enemy's appearance, its core of negative energy, accumulated over many years, was pierced by the Demon Emperor's claws, which were wrapped in mercury and lightning.

"Roar--!!!"

Aosael let out a final, unwilling roar, and the massive negative energy, like a burst dam, was frantically devoured by the Demon Emperor.

This origin from the demon god became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"boom--!!!!!"

An indescribably brilliant bolt of lightning erupted from the Demon Emperor's body, instantly illuminating the eternally dark abyss of the deep sea.

The spiral narwhal gun on her forehead emitted a light that pierced through dimensions, and the plasma beams around her seemed to come alive, cheering and jumping for joy.

The fully realized Herrscher of Thunder has descended here.

She felt it; the malevolent curse originating from the Dragon God that had plagued the Soul Beast race for millions of years shattered like fragile glass before this complete Herrscher power from another world.

Her life form completely transcended the limitations of planes, becoming a truly terrifying being, neither god nor deity, wielding the ultimate authority over electromagnetic force.

However, at the pinnacle of this power, what followed was the endless despair of her daughter, Lan Fuzi.

Lan Fuzi was forced to absorb the soul and memories of "herself" in this world. At this moment, her consciousness was confused and her heart was breaking.

She witnessed her mother devour her "father," and witnessed her mother becoming stronger, more and more alien, and more and more insane.

"Mother...stop...we can't go on like this..."

Lan Fuzi pleaded weakly, her tears mingling with the seawater.

The Demon Emperor merely glanced at her coldly, his blazing white eyes devoid of any warmth, holding only an unquestionable command:
"That's not enough. If you want revenge and to resurrect your father, you need more power and to become stronger. Otherwise, you don't even deserve to stand by my side."

Just then, the Demon Emperor suddenly looked up, his blazing white eyes seemingly piercing through the endless sea and space, firmly locking onto the direction of the continent.

There, the auras of Rakshasa Gods, Angel Gods, mysterious powerful beings, and newly ascended Sea Gods shone brightly, like lighthouses in the night.

An undisguised greed surfaced beneath her shattered whalebone mask.

"The gods... what a wonderful aura..."

She stuck out her tongue and licked the bloodstains at the corner of her mouth that seemed to be non-existent.

"After devouring them... my power will be unstoppable, Sea God Tang San... Poseidon... you wait, I will come to find you soon and settle all the blood debts."

Her deceased husband's obsession—to seek revenge against the sea god—had long since merged with her soul, becoming the sole meaning of her existence.

Now, she needs her last savings.

In her eyes, the chaotic battle of the gods in the distance had become a bloody feast meticulously prepared for her.

She needs to wait, wait for the gods to weaken each other, and then she will become the final reaper, using divine blood to pave her path to revenge.

The darkness of the deep sea cannot conceal the madness forged by hatred and thunder that is about to engulf the world.

Above the Martial Soul Empire's main camp, a dazzling blue divine light fell like a meteor, but it immediately lost all its power upon landing, transforming into two slender figures: Heather, dressed in the divine armor of the Sea God, and her companion, Kerudela.

Heather's divine power was not deliberately flaunted, but the natural oppressive aura of a deity still instantly startled everyone inside the tent.

With a flash of golden light, Qian Renxue appeared in front of Lu Jingming. Although the Angelic Holy Sword was not yet drawn, her sharp divine sense was firmly locked onto Heiseyin, and her golden eyes were filled with vigilance and scrutiny.

A strange deity, radiating immense divine power, suddenly descended, leaving her no choice but to be on guard.

"Who is coming?"

Qian Renxue's voice was clear and dignified, carrying the majesty of an angel god.

However, before Heather could answer, Lu Jingming behind her chuckled and gently placed his hand on Qian Renxue's tense shoulder.

"Sister Xue, relax, we're all on the same side." Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, turned around to look at Lu Jingming, and saw that he had the same calm smile on his face as always, so she relaxed a little, but the surprise in her eyes did not diminish at all.

One of our own? Or a strange deity?

Lu Jingming bypassed Qian Renxue and faced Hai Seyin, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration, and smiled:

"Congratulations on finally getting rid of that negative energy body and being reborn. Heather, this Sea God's Armor suits you very well."

A barely perceptible smile flickered in Hazel's deep, ocean-like eyes, and she nodded slightly.

"I never expected that there would be a divine succession suitable for me in this world."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Qian Renxue, who remained wary, and the various expressions on the faces of the people inside the tent, before cutting straight to the point:
"I sensed intense fluctuations from a divine battle and came to investigate. What are your plans next?"

Only now did Qian Renxue, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the others truly understand that this newly ascended Sea God was actually on Lu Jingming's side.

Their gazes toward Lu Jingming deepened with even more profound respect.

Just how many hidden cards does this man still have up his sleeve?
At this moment, Kerudela, who was standing next to Heather, stepped forward, her deep eyes staring directly at Lu Jingming.

"Lu Jingming, Jianqi Jue has been freed. Tell me, how can I break free of my bonds?"

Her questions were direct and sharp, carrying the assertiveness of an empress.

If it were someone else asking this question, Lu Jingming would tell them why the flowers were so red, but since this person is Cerydra, there's no problem.

He looked at Crydella, the "paper doll wife" in his memory who had ruled the country with an iron fist, with a smile in his eyes.

He didn't care at all that they were freed from the Grail's constraints, even though the Grail system was created by him and the Black Tower.

This extraordinary tolerance stems not only from indulging past "sentiments" but also from absolute confidence in its own strength.

He believed that both Hathaway and the ambitious Crydela would eventually find their place on his path, rather than becoming his enemies.

"It's very simple."

Lu Jingming didn't keep anyone in suspense and pointed directly in the direction of the Killing City.

"There, there is a divine position that belongs to you—the God of Asura."

He explained in detail.

"Defeat that negative energy entity wielding the Asura Demon Sword, gain the sword's approval, and with your legal authority, inherit the Asura God's position in charge of killing, judgment, and law—it would be most fitting."

Lu Jingming's words made Kerudela's eyes light up.

She was a ruthless and decisive empress who was willing to sacrifice herself for the sake of law and order.

The Asura God's divine authority, symbolizing absolute judgment and law, is a perfect match for her own nature.

In Lu Jingming's future imperial blueprint, a deity who upholds the law and is impartial is needed, and Kerudela is the most perfect candidate.

In an instant, a sharp light flashed in Krystal's eyes—a thirst for power and an unwavering determination to obtain the Asura Godhood.

But Lu Jingming also solemnly reminded him:
"However, don't let your guard down. That negative energy entity is named Kevin. Even if it's just a clone, its strength far surpasses that of the Vortex Demon God Oser that you encountered before. In addition, there's the Asura Demon Sword in his hand. Even if you, Heather, have become the Sea God, you probably won't be able to defeat him easily."

However, Kerudela responded to Lu Jingming's warning with a confident smile.

This smile did not stem from blind confidence in his own abilities, but from absolute trust in Hazel beside him.

She looked at the black-haired goddess standing beside her, holding a halberd, and said with certainty:

“It’s alright. Heather is the God of War, and she is the invincible Sword Banner Lord under my command. In terms of combat power, even a demigod who controls conflict might not dare to say that he can defeat her. I believe that her sword can cut through all obstacles in my path.”

Hazel didn't speak, but simply gripped the trident of Poseidon tightly, her azure divine power rippled slightly around her, expressing her support through her actions.

As the undisputed combat leader among the Golden Blood, she has the confidence to back it up.

Lu Jingming looked at the well-coordinated pair and smiled, not denying Hai Seyin's strength.

But he knew Kevin's background well—he was a "savior" who had once carried the fate of an entire era, and his fighting power was far beyond that of ordinary opponents.

"In that case, let's give it a try."

Lu Jingming stopped trying to dissuade him and accurately pointed out the coordinates of the Killing City mountain range where the corrupted Kevin was entrenched.

"Defeating him will not only win you godhood, but the feedback it brings will also be enough to propel this planet to its final evolution, which will also benefit my next plans."

He watched as Heather and Crydella transformed into divine light and sped towards the mountains filled with the aura of slaughter and death, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

After Heather and Krystal left, the tent returned to peace for a while, but the lingering worry between Qian Renxue's brows became more and more obvious.

She waved her hand to dismiss those around her, leaving only Lu Jingming and herself.

“Ah Ming”.

She spoke softly, her voice carrying a rare hint of confusion and weariness.

"Although the Martial Soul Empire's army is now under my control, and Grandpa Golden Crocodile and the others are giving their full support, you know, those people in the Elder Hall, and Hu Liena, are only temporarily bowing down due to the situation. Once... once she returns, with her personality and strength, the empire will split apart in an instant."

She raised her bright golden eyes and looked at Lu Jingming, her eyes filled with complex emotions:
“I don’t want her to die. No matter how much grudge we have, how much indifference and hurt we’ve caused, she is still…my mother. That’s a bottom line I can’t cross.”

This is Qian Renxue's inner struggle.

She craved power, longed to realize her ambitions, and yearned to follow in Lu Jingming's footsteps to see a wider world. However, blood ties and the lingering affection for her mother that had not been completely extinguished deep in her heart prevented her from harboring murderous intent towards her own mother.

Lu Jingming looked at the rare vulnerability in her eyes, smiled slightly, and his smile carried a reassuring power.

He walked to Qian Renxue's side, his voice calm and clear:
“I understand, so I never intended to take her life.”

He paused and continued his analysis:

“Bibi Dong has indeed gone mad, her mind twisted by hatred and the power of the Rakshasa God, but she is not completely insane yet.”

His gaze seemed to pierce through people's hearts.

"She is not without any attachments in her heart. Although she appears extremely indifferent and even hateful towards you, it stems from the humiliation and pain she cannot face, rather than from a lack of genuine feelings for you. Otherwise, she would not have given birth to you. As for Hu Liena, the teacher-student relationship is one of the few lights in her dark heart."

(End of this chapter)