Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

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"Let's put this matter aside for now." Xuanming finally waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible annoyance. "Improving and promoting the Soul Ring Storage Device is the top priority. The Faith System... we'll talk about it later."

“Then let’s talk about something else.” Bibi Dong seemed to have noticed Xuan Ming’s evasiveness and stopped pressing the matter. Instead, she handed Xuan Ming an official document from the Heaven Dou Empire.

"The Heaven Dou Empire dispatched a formal delegation, presented a letter of credence, and expressed its hope to establish diplomatic relations with the Spirit Empire and discuss matters of peaceful coexistence."

Xuanming took the document, glanced at it casually, and tossed it aside: "Not interested. This kind of diplomatic charade has nothing to do with me."

Bibi Dong seemed to have anticipated his reaction and added, "The head of the delegation is Lan Hao Wang of the Heaven Dou Empire, Tang San. The deputy heads are three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"Tang San?" Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow. "It seems that the so-called peace talks and diplomatic relations are just a pretext. Their real target is our soul tool technology."

Bibi Dong nodded: "That's most likely the case. The Heaven Dou Empire is currently overwhelmed by its massive military, and the people are restless. They urgently need to find a way out. Acquiring soul tool technology to enhance their strength and stabilize the internal situation is the only way they can think of at the moment."

Xuanming remained noncommittal, even showing a hint of contempt: "Let them learn it, it doesn't matter."

His attitude surprised both Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena, who were standing nearby.

Xuanming looked at their expressions and explained calmly, "Soul tools are, in the end, just tools. They can increase productivity and enhance military strength. But what determines the fate of an empire is never the tool itself, but the people who use the tool and the system that the tool serves."

"The fundamental problem of the two empires lies in the sharp contradiction between the deeply rooted privileged aristocratic class and the vast majority of commoners. The idea of ​​the supremacy of Soul Masters has divided society, with nobles and Soul Masters monopolizing most of the resources and power, leaving the lower classes with no hope of ever rising above their circumstances."

"This kind of contradiction might be maintained by high pressure during peacetime, but under external pressure, it has long been like dry tinder. The expansion of the Spirit Empire in the past few years has forced the two great empires to grant more privileges in order to win over the spirit master class to fight against us, which has further exacerbated the gap between the rich and the poor and social injustice within the country."

"Even if they learn the soul tool technology, do you think those nobles would be willing to use it to improve the lives of commoners and open up upward mobility for the lower classes? No, they would only use it to better arm themselves, exploit the commoners more efficiently, and consolidate their rule."

"Technology can be copied, but changing systems and people's hearts is as difficult as climbing to the sky. The two great empires are deeply entrenched in problems. If the festering sores within are not completely burst, introducing even the most advanced technology will only be like dressing up a dead corpse in a splendid coat."

"They have neither the determination nor the ability to undergo painful treatment; sending a soul tool there would only backfire."

"As for the slight combat power boost provided by offensive soul tools?"

"A boring trick."

Bibi Dong looked at Xuanming's expression, which seemed to be in control of everything and had no interest in worldly power struggles, and understood.

Indeed, in the face of absolute power, all these calculations and struggles seem ridiculous.

Schemes are merely a means to compensate for a lack of military strength.

Xuanming's martial prowess is unmatched, at least in the mortal realm today.

Xuanming's vision has long transcended the level of imperial supremacy. What he truly cares about is the grand idea of ​​the soul ring cycle and the future of the two races.

“In that case, I will handle the reception of Tang San’s delegation,” Bibi Dong said.

Xuanming nodded slightly. "Just a reminder, make sure the core technology area is well protected. Don't let them get their hands on it too easily, otherwise, it will make the Martial Soul Empire look too incompetent."

“The core area is under the jurisdiction of the Sun Moon Empire’s Grand Tutor, whom you brought. There shouldn’t be anyone in this world who could sneak around from under the command of a Peerless Douluo, right?” Bibi Dong said.

Xuanming turned around and looked out the window at Wuhun City.

"Who knows?"

Putting aside the trivial matters of the Spirit Empire for the time being, Xuanming reappeared on Seagod Island. Poseidon seemed to have sensed his arrival beforehand, her azure figure silently appearing on the shore to greet him.

"You've come." Poseidon's voice was gentle, and her gaze fell on him. She could sense a slight difference in his aura, which seemed to be more profound and reserved than last time.

"Hmm." Xuanming nodded slightly. "Take me to the Sea God Forest, to Ah Yin's place."

Poseidon didn't ask any further questions and turned to lead the way. The two transformed into two streaks of light and flew towards the vast and vibrant forest deep within Poseidon Island.

Poseidon Forest is the largest forest on Poseidon Island, and it is said to be the place that Poseidon, the god of the sea, loved most 20,000 years ago.

This place is nourished by the light of the sea god all year round, and the life energy is extremely rich. Countless rare plants grow in the forest, including many plant-type soul beasts with cultivation of more than 10,000 years. It is quiet and peaceful.

On the eve of Xuanming's arrival at Seagod Island for his first test, he and Gu Yuena transplanted the Blue Silver Emperor's true form into the core area of ​​this forest's energy.

Here, aided by the light of the sea god and the rich life force, Ah Yin's recovery speed even surpassed that at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Passing through layers of ancient, verdant trees, the two arrived at the heart of the forest.

A blue-green plant, with golden veins flowing on its leaves and radiating a gentle life force, grows quietly in an open space, surrounded by a faint sea god's light, appearing sacred and serene.

Xuanming walked up to the Blue Silver Emperor, knelt down, and gently touched the azure leaves with his finger. A gentle wave of divine consciousness rippled outwards, softly awakening the dormant consciousness.

"Ah Yin, wake up."

As he called upon it with his divine sense, the Blue Silver Emperor swayed gently, and the light on its leaves gradually brightened. A faint consciousness began to awaken, filled with confusion and longing, and entwined itself around Xuanming's divine sense.

"Xuan...Ming?" A childish but delighted female voice rang out in Xuan Ming's mind.

“It’s me.” Xuanming’s voice was unusually gentle. “Are you ready? Today, I’ll let you truly return.”

"Really?" Ah Yin's mind was filled with anticipation.

Xuanming said no more. He stood up and nodded to Poseidon.

Poseidon understood, clasped her hands together, and prayed devoutly. Instantly, a soft and vast golden pillar of light descended from the sky, the pure light of the sea god, completely enveloping the area.

Xuanming took a deep breath, and his aura suddenly changed!
The colorless domain was fully unleashed, but this time, it was not for suppression and destruction, but to restrain the power of the domain to the extreme and transform it into the purest and most magnificent power of life revival!
At the same time, he carefully channeled the faint but pure power of faith he had accumulated during this period, using it as a "catalyst" and energy supplement to drive the resurrection process.

The pure divine power, the power of faith containing the prayers of all living beings, and the light of the sea god invoked by Poseidon—these three powerful forces were perfectly fused together under Xuanming's exquisite control, flowing into the Blue Silver Emperor like a warm tide.

The Blue Silver Emperor began to change at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The blue-gold light grew stronger and stronger, and the plant rapidly grew and deformed, gradually outlining a human figure. Within the light, bones, meridians, flesh... were being rapidly reshaped by powerful life energy!
Time passed slowly, from noon until nightfall.

As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared into the horizon, and the Sea God Forest was enveloped by night and soft blue-gold light, the Blue Silver Emperor finally vanished completely.

Instead, there was a girl floating about a foot off the ground.

She had long, flowing blue hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, the ends of which shimmered with a faint golden luster. Her skin was as white as snow, her features exquisitely beautiful, possessing an ethereal beauty untouched by worldly concerns. Her figure was slender and graceful, enveloped in a soft blue-gold halo, radiating a powerful yet gentle life force.

She slowly opened her eyes, which were like the purest sapphire, clear and bright, filled with the innocent joy of a newborn.

She succeeded! She was finally fully resurrected and her human form was restored! (End of Chapter)