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

However, this title was no longer linked to land and privileges, and it could not be inherited.

It only represents an honor, and some limited benefits and conveniences that can be enjoyed within the alliance.

The aristocratic class of the old era was completely eliminated, both physically and institutionally.

Instead, a completely new elite class has emerged, judged by contributions and abilities.

The alliance mobilized unimaginable human and material resources to carry out an unprecedented transformation of the entire planet.

Every city from the old era was redesigned and underwent a comprehensive technological upgrade.

Clean and tidy streets, efficient and convenient public facilities, safe and comfortable living environment... people's quality of life has undergone a qualitative leap.

A stable, prosperous, and fair social foundation has been firmly established.

However, Lu Jingming knew better than anyone that the fundamental contradiction in Douluo Continent was never just a class contradiction.

It is a contradiction of power.

This is a world where the strong prey on the weak.

From the moment a Soul Master awakens their Martial Soul, they are destined to be no longer the same species as ordinary people.

As soul power increases, this gap will widen.

A single Soul Emperor can easily slaughter a city without any powerful protectors.

One of the titled Douluo is even hailed as a walking nuclear weapon.

In the old days, this power was chaotic and disorderly.

Feuds between Soul Masters, infighting between sects, wars between nations... Powerful individuals can impose their will on the weak at will.

How can we restrain this enormous force, which is capable of easily destroying all order?

Lu Jingming's answer was not simply to block, but to guide.

He knew all too well that power itself would bring desire.

When a powerful Soul Master feels bored, empty, or has unfulfilled desires, he will cause trouble.

Therefore, we must ensure they "have something to do".

Thus, driven by the supreme will of the alliance, a brand new and massive industry sprang up like mushrooms after rain, growing wildly across the globe.

That is—entertainment.

Under the guidance of the alliance's "Ministry of Culture," all sorts of novel forms of entertainment were launched one after another.

Based on the legendary stories of heroes and villains of the old era, these online novels with their dramatic plots have captivated countless readers, keeping them engrossed in their stories day and night.

Anime that uses exaggerated and artistic techniques to present gorgeous soul skills and passionate battles has become a trend among teenagers.

Films and television dramas featuring live actors and cinematic special effects present love, hate, and national righteousness to everyone in a more direct way.

Music, then, became the most dazzling jewel among them.

All of this is just an appetizer.

What truly helps soul masters channel their excess energy and destructive desires are two ultimate forms of entertainment that can be considered the stabilizing force.

First, there is a standardized Soul Master Competition League that spans the globe.

From city-level bronze leagues to the Legends Masters tournament at the global finals, a complete and mature professional competitive system has been established.

Countless young Soul Masters, eager to prove themselves and seeking fame and fortune, have thrown themselves into this fair, just, and open competitive frenzy.

Here, they can use their own strength to win honor, money, and cheers from the crowd without worrying about causing any real casualties.

The second, and most important, thing is—simulating the universe.

Built by the Black Tower and using astronomical computers as servers, this vast and fully immersive virtual world has become a "second world" for all of humanity.

Here, all the physical laws of the real world can be rewritten.

Here, you can create any identity you want.

You can be a superhero who saves the world, or you can be a world-destroying demon king who commands an army of the undead.

You can be a business tycoon with wealth beyond measure, or you can be a lone swordsman wandering the world.

Here, you can vent all your negative emotions.

You can engage in a bloody, relentless duel with your enemy in a virtual arena, until you utterly crush them a hundred times over.

You can also assemble an interstellar fleet to conquer a virtual galaxy.

You can do whatever you want.

The simulated universe became a perfect and enormous emotional pressure relief valve.

With the simulated universe and a variety of entertainment options available, Soul Masters discovered that they simply didn't have the time or energy to cause trouble in the real world.

Fighting and brawling in real life?

What's the point?
Is it as exciting as piloting a hundred-meter-tall mech in a simulated universe and engaging in a planetary battle?
Fighting for power and profit in real life? Too much trouble.

It's far less tangible than winning a championship in a competitive league, which brings honor and prize money.

Thus, a peculiar yet incredibly harmonious scene unfolded.

Even those naturally hot-tempered, power-worshipping Soul Masters have become polite, law-abiding citizens in the real world, and are known as good citizens by their neighbors and fellow villagers.

Because everyone knows that once you break the law in the real world, the consequences are no joke.

The Fools, the law enforcement agency of the Star Sea Alliance, are like a Damocles' sword hanging over everyone's heads.

These elites, personally selected, trained, and armed by Lu Jingming, are found in every corner of the world.

They are the guardians of order, and the nightmare of those who defy it.

Once you break the Alliance's laws, no matter where you flee to, you cannot escape their pursuit.

The league's punishments are also full of new-era characteristics.

For those who commit serious crimes, such as malicious murder, treason, or attempts to overthrow the Alliance's rule, the punishment is simple and cruel—the abolition of their Martial Soul.

This kind of punishment, which strips a Soul Master of all power at its root, is far more painful and more deterrent than killing him directly.

For those whose crimes do not warrant such punishment, such as provoking trouble or disturbing public order, the punishment is even more severe, targeting their conscience.

— Confinement. You will be locked in a specially designed "quiet room" that is completely physically and digitally isolated from the outside world.

You won't find any entertainment options here.

You can't read novels, watch anime, listen to music, or even log into your fully leveled simulated universe account.

All you can do is face four empty white walls and study the "Fundamental Law of the Star Alliance" over and over again.

For someone who has just come into contact with this wonderful world and is already used to all sorts of new and exciting things, this kind of confinement is worse than death.

There was once a Soul King who had been sentenced to a month of confinement. After his release, he clung to the leg of the law enforcement officer, weeping and confessing:
"I was wrong, I was really wrong, I will never do it again, please, I'll lock you up for a year, just don't cut off my internet, I just got a limited skin yesterday and haven't even had a chance to use it yet."

Under this mature and efficient "carrot and stick" management system, the entire Douluo Star presents an unprecedented, almost utopian harmony and stability.

And within this harmonious melody, there is one person's singing voice that is undoubtedly the main theme.

She was none other than Robin, the first empress of the Starsea Empire and wife of Lu Jingming.

If Lu Jingming used his iron fist and wisdom to build the framework of order for this world...

So, the robin, with her song, infuses the world with a harmonious soul.

Her heavenly voice, aided by holographic projection technology that is available all over the world, spread to every corner of the mainland.

Every one of her concerts is a global spectacle.

Whether in human cities, forests inhabited by spirit beasts, or even deep in the sea, wherever there is a signal, countless fans will put down everything they are doing and listen quietly.

Her singing possesses a magic that transcends language and race.

It can soothe people's restlessness, heal the wounds left by war, and awaken the most beautiful emotions in life.

Through the combined effect of her harmonious power and her own divinity, her singing can even subtly elevate the souls of her listeners and dispel the anger in their hearts.

She became the undisputed, unique, and national idol of this era.

Countless people have abandoned hatred and chosen forgiveness because of her singing.

Countless spirit beasts, because of her song, truly understood the meaning of peaceful coexistence with humans.

It can be said that the song of the robin played a crucial role in the Star Alliance's rapid consolidation.

Of course, in any era, there will always be some fools who can't see the situation clearly and are self-righteous.

The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds.

There are always some people who, out of jealousy or simply to attract attention, will post comments online that attack and smear robins.

For example, someone posted anonymously saying:

"The song of the robin is nothing more than a spiritual drug used by rulers to numb the people."

For example, someone might make outrageous remarks on a forum:

"Why should a songstress be empress? I could do it too."

Ordinary fans will spontaneously refute these statements and defend the image of their idols.

But what they didn't know was that before they saw these comments, another, more efficient and ruthless system had already been activated.

Celestial Computer, Monitoring Center.

"Alert, alert, malicious offensive remarks detected against 'Level 1 Protected Target: Robin'."

"Searching for information source... Information source has been locked. User ID: 'Long Aotian', Real Name: Wang Erma, Age: 22, Soul Power Level: Level 35 Great Soul Master, Residential Address: Room 401, Building 3, Xingfu Community, West District, Xingluo City."

"An arrest warrant has been automatically generated and sent to the First Action Team of the 'Fools' Star City."

"The entire process took 0.017 seconds."

Lu Jingming, who was playing with his child in Haiyuan City, didn't even receive this level of alert on his personal terminal.

For the system he built himself, this kind of thing was already considered a routine task that could be "fully automated."

However, Lu Jingming's attitude towards anyone who dares to smear his wife is clear and ruthless.

He had already given Miku the highest priority instructions.

Any malicious slander against robins will be dealt with strictly, severely, and swiftly.

So, usually, when that young man named Wang Erma has just finished posting with great pride, ready to admire the uproar his masterpiece will cause,

"Dong dong dong."

His door would be knocked on precisely on time.

When he opens the door cursing, he will see several members of the Fools' Gang dressed in black uniforms, wearing cold masks, and exuding an aura that keeps strangers at bay.

The lead team member would show him an electronic arrest warrant issued by the league's Supreme Court, and then say in a detached, formulaic tone:
"Mr. Wang Erma, you are suspected of violating Article 13 of the Star Alliance Network Security and Information Management Law and Article 2 of the Imperial Royal Family Members Protection Law by publicly spreading false and insulting remarks against the Empress of the Empire online, causing extremely negative social impact. Now, please come with us."

He will face at least a year of confinement and a permanent ban on speaking on any public platform.

On that day, all official media outlets of the league will insert a brief news item in an inconspicuous position:

"Today, Wang, a resident of our city, has been dealt with by the relevant departments in accordance with the law for making inappropriate remarks on the Internet, which violated the Alliance's laws. The Alliance hereby reminds the public that the Internet is not a lawless place. Please use the Internet in a civilized manner, speak rationally, and work together to maintain our harmonious and beautiful spiritual home."

Over time, no one dared to say a bad word about the robin in any public setting.

She became a truly perfect idol with zero negative reviews and zero negative feedback.

A stable, harmonious, prosperous, and fair world, but at the same time, it is also shrouded in an invisible net that leaves no room for escape.

This is the new world that Lu Jingming brought to Douluo Star.

Huo Yuhao walked on the streets of Haiyuan City.

He walked slowly, like a curious tourist visiting the city for the first time.

But his eyes were not as fleeting as those of tourists; instead, they were deep and calm.

This is Haiyuan City, the capital of the Star Sea Alliance, a miracle of human civilization suspended ten thousand meters above the sky.

The warm, filtered air, carrying a faint scent of plants, brushed against his cheek.

Above, a huge dome-shaped canopy, simulating the rising and setting of the sun and moon, emits a soft light.

Beside them, elegantly designed, completely silent magnetic levitation soul-guided vehicles shuttled orderly along pre-designed aerial tracks, like blood flowing in arteries. (End of Chapter)