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

"You're back."

Wearing a white lab coat, the graceful Ruan Mei turned around from behind a row of huge culture tanks. Her face still held that calm expression that seemed somewhat detached from everything, but when her gaze fell on Lu Jingming, a ripple of emotion imperceptibly appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"I've brought what you wanted."

Without wasting words, Lu Jingming flipped his hand, and the miniature spatial sphere that sealed Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing appeared in his palm.

"Oh? That's really efficient."

Nguyen Mai finally showed a hint of interest. She stepped forward, took the ball of light, and carefully examined the two sleeping former deities inside, as if admiring two rare works of art.

"A complete sample of a divine life form, and a special case that has undergone divine-level martial soul fusion and has a highly entangled origin... Not bad, very good experimental material."

She nodded in satisfaction, her tone carrying a pure joy that belongs to a researcher.

"Since I am very satisfied with the completion of your commission."

Ruan Mei carefully placed the ball of light into a specially made energy stabilizing device, then turned around and slowly walked to Lu Jingming. On her usually aloof face, a barely perceptible yet captivating smile appeared.

"Then, it's time to give you a sufficient...reward."

She tiptoed gently, and her long, nimble hands, usually used for operating precision instruments, softly wrapped around Lu Jingming's neck.

A unique body fragrance, a blend of floral scents and a faint medicinal aroma, wafted into Lu Jingming's nostrils.

What happened next is, of course, beyond words.

This was a private reward time just for the two of them.

……

When Lu Jingming reappeared in the laboratory's rest area looking refreshed, Ruan Mei was wearing a simple apron and busy in the open kitchen.

Soon, several delicious dishes, each with its own appealing color, aroma, and taste, were served on the table.

"Try it, it's a new recipe I recently developed, adjusted to your taste."

Ruan Mei took off her apron and served Lu Jingming a meal. Her voice remained calm, yet carried a subtle tenderness.

Just then, the automatic door to the laboratory opened with a "whoosh," and Black Tower, dressed in a witch's outfit, walked in with her arms crossed and a displeased look on her face.

"Ruan Mei, you're being biased again!"

Black Tower's gaze swept over the exquisite dishes on the table, and he snorted in dissatisfaction.

"We've known each other for so many years, and I've never seen you cook for me. Why should you personally cook a big meal for this kid as soon as he arrives?"

It should be noted that Nguyen Mai was usually engrossed in research and had never been particularly interested in food or drink.

She occasionally makes some delicious desserts in her spare time, but they are just desserts.

Making her cook and clean for someone is a privilege that even Black Tower, a fellow member of the Genius Club, has never enjoyed.

Nguyen Mai glanced at her and said indifferently:
"Because he can provide me with the most valuable experimental materials that you can't."

"you."

Black Tower was speechless for a moment after being confronted, but she couldn't refute it either.

She walked up to Lu Jingming in a huff and grabbed his arm.

"Eat, eat, all you do is eat. After you're done eating, hurry up and come with me. My experiment is waiting for your help."

Helplessly dragged along by the Black Tower, Lu Jingming could only turn around and give Ruan Mei an apologetic look, to which she simply smiled and nodded at him.

……

The Black Tower's laboratory is quite different from Nguyen Mena's vibrant laboratory; it's more like a combination of a space observation station and a future weapons factory.

A giant holographic star map slowly rotated in the air, and various strangely shaped creations from unknown civilizations floated on the anti-gravity base.

Countless screens scrolled with complex physical formulas and energy models.

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up."

Hei Ta pushed Lu Jingming onto the platform in the center of the laboratory, pointed to a blank area, and spoke directly.

“Use your ‘real’ authority to materialize something from that ‘super-god universe’ for me. I’ve recently become very interested in the differences in the underlying rules of different universes.”

“You know, Black Tower, my power doesn’t come from nowhere.”

Lu Jingming shrugged, a knowing look on his face.

"What do you want this time? A god-slaying weapon? Or a more advanced divine body technology? Or even a dark matter computer? I can get it for you, but... it'll cost extra."

"You guy..."

Upon hearing this, Heita couldn't help but roll her eyes wide. Her adorable expression, combined with her current somewhat exasperated look, was quite amusing.

She knew perfectly well what Lu Jingming meant by "adding money."

She sighed, muttering with a mixture of helplessness and resignation:

"Really... Even Ruan Mei got there first, and I, who was summoned by you the first time, ended up lagging behind..."

Although the sound was soft, it clearly reached Lu Jingming's ears.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingming was overjoyed.

He had been waiting for these words for far too long.

He suppressed his inner elation, but maintained a solemn expression, and said seriously:

"Deal made. Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Having said that, he no longer hesitated, stood in the center of the platform, and closed his eyes slightly.

His true authority was quietly activated, and his immense power of truth began to be consumed.

In the void, countless light particles gathered out of thin air, following the underlying data and logic of his memory about the "Godslayer Martial Artifact" and the "Dark Matter Computer," and began to reconstruct the material level.

Amidst the dazzling light, a ferocious battle halberd with a design full of technological sophistication and killing aesthetics, its entire body a dark gold color—the Godslayer Halberd—along with an incredibly complex dark matter computer with countless energy light paths flowing within it, slowly and realistically appeared on the platform.

"A creation of rules from another universe... the unknown knowledge it contains... amazing."

Looking at the two creations before her, Black Tower's purple eyes blazed with an unprecedented, fervent light befitting a genius scientist. She almost couldn't resist pouncing on them to dismantle and study them immediately.

For her, the finished product power of these two items was not important. What mattered was the underlying physical rules and technological logic they contained, which were completely different from those of this universe. That was the priceless treasure of knowledge that truly excited her.

However, before she could even make a move, a pair of strong arms swept her up around the waist.

"Huh? What are you doing? My research..."

Black Tower gasped instinctively and struggled.

“The research can’t be rushed, but my ‘reward’ must be paid now.”

With a smug grin on his face, Lu Jingming carried the genius girl in his arms and strode into the Black Tower's private lounge.

With a bang, the door slammed shut. Inside, the lighting was dim.

Lu Jingming looked at Heita in his arms, who was still complaining but whose cheeks had turned red and who had stopped struggling, and felt a surge of passion in his heart.

He looked down, his gaze falling on those perfectly sculpted, straight, and long legs encased in exquisite black stockings.

Its silky texture is so alluring that it captivates the soul.

"It's so moisturizing..."

He couldn't help but let out a heartfelt sigh.

As expected of a woman who almost became the Pure Beauty Envoy, both her stunning beauty and flawless figure captivated Lu Jingming, leaving him almost unable to extricate himself.

Silent all night.

The next morning, soft morning light streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of the private lounge, casting a warm golden glow.

Lu Jingming got up from the large bed that could accommodate several people and was so comfortable that one could forget the passage of time, feeling refreshed.

He glanced at his side.

Black Tower was still fast asleep. Her sleeping face, which always carried a hint of pride, looked exceptionally serene at this moment, even with a touch of childlike innocence.

Her iconic witch outfit was casually tossed aside, replaced by a smooth silk quilt that accentuated her beautiful figure.

Lu Jingming smiled, not wanting to disturb her, and quietly got up and dressed.

As he stepped out of the room, the aroma of food filled the spacious living room.

Nguyen Mai was standing in front of the open kitchen island, wearing a simple apron, intently placing a golden-brown fried egg on an exquisite white porcelain plate.

Beside her were several light and refreshing side dishes and freshly baked bread that smelled of wheat.

When she saw Lu Jingming come out, she merely raised her eyes and glanced at him indifferently, her gaze calm and unwavering, as if she had no interest in what had happened last night, or as if she already knew everything.

"Awake? Time for breakfast."

Her voice remained as flat as ever, devoid of any emotion.

Lu Jingming walked to the dining table and sat down, but a subtle embarrassment arose in his heart.

Although he knew that Nguyen Mai, with her temperament, would not care about such things at all, and might even just regard it as a reasonable physiological and emotional exchange.

But walking out of the room in the Black Tower in front of her still made this seasoned city lord feel a little uneasy.

Not long after, Black Tower also came out yawning.

She had changed back into her familiar witch outfit, her expression as capable and direct as ever, showing no trace of the allure of the previous night.

She walked straight to the dining table, picked up a piece of bread, and stuffed it into her mouth, saying indistinctly:
"Don't forget what you promised me: you have to give me a share of the other creations in that universe as well."

She showed absolutely no embarrassment; clearly, she was more interested in new knowledge than that kind of thing.

Of the three, only Lu Jingming seemed somewhat out of place.

In this strange yet inexplicably harmonious breakfast atmosphere, Lu Jingming, who was about to pick up his bowl and chopsticks, suddenly stopped.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of space, looking towards the distant horizon.

At the same time, Black Tower also let out a surprised "Eh," and a playful expression appeared on her face.

"You're really brave, coming here like this?"

She looked at Lu Jingming, her purple eyes gleaming with anticipation for a good show.

Ruan Mei, standing to the side, gracefully put down her knife and fork, gently wiped her mouth with a napkin, and cast her cool gaze into the distance, her voice soft.

Ignorance makes people blind.

Lu Jingming smiled.

He put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his hands with a napkin, and stood up.

"Please enjoy your meal. I'll go greet some guests who have come from afar."

He deliberately emphasized the word "welcome".

Before he finished speaking, his figure vanished silently from the spot as if it had merged into the light and shadow, as if he had never existed.

……

Several kilometers away from Haiyuan City, above the azure sky.

Four streams of light, radiating a powerful and sacred aura, were rapidly approaching Haiyuan City.

Tang Haofei was at the very front, his burly body tense, his face filled with solemnity and anger.

The information provided by Huanlong further fueled his already raging anger over his granddaughter's death.

Ah Yin followed closely behind, her face pale, her usually gentle eyes now filled with sorrow and anger.

Tang Wutong's downfall crossed her bottom line.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar were a little further back. They looked at each other and saw the seriousness in each other's eyes.

While Huanlong's words could not be entirely trusted, the information he revealed, especially regarding the throne and the World Serpent, made them realize that the complexity and danger of the enemy they faced in the lower realm this time far exceeded their expectations.

Just as they were about to enter the outer defensive perimeter of Haiyuan City, the space in front of them twisted slightly without warning.

The next moment, a figure appeared as if stepping out of a painting, silently appearing a hundred meters in front of them, blocking their path.

The newcomer was dressed in simple black clothes, with white hair and red eyes, and a handsome face. He wore a gentle and polite smile, as if he were not facing four imposing deities, but rather waiting for a friend to come to a banquet in his own garden.

"Good morning, everyone."

Lu Jingming's voice was calm and gentle, yet it clearly reached the ears of the four people, instantly making them tense.

They had no prior warning when someone approached them so closely.

This feeling was exactly the same as when I faced Huanlong before, and even... more unfathomable.

Because Huanlong's appearance brought with it ripples of spatial fluctuation, while the man in front of them seemed to have appeared out of thin air, completely violating their understanding of the laws of space.

The four immediately stopped, their divine power rapidly circulating within them, and assumed a defensive posture.

"You are Lu Jingming, the city lord of Haiyuan City?"

Tang Hao, as the leader, stepped forward and asked in a deep voice.

His voice was deep and husky, full of power.

He could sense that this seemingly harmless young man possessed a bottomless power that made even him feel uneasy.

"Yes, it's me."

Lu Jingming smiled and admitted it, shrugging as if he were greeting a neighbor. (End of Chapter)