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

……

However, before Tang Ya could recover from the shock, Xuan Ming's next words were like a thunderclap, exploding directly in her mind.

"As for me……"

Xuanming turned his head and looked at Tang Ya.

"I am the 'sky' above the Douluo Federation ten thousand years ago."

"but……"

Xuanming's tone carried a hint of self-mockery and coldness, "It seems that people in the world today have forgotten the existence of this 'sky'."

Tang Ya was completely stunned.

My mind went blank, and I even temporarily lost the ability to think.

sky?
In the history textbooks of the Douluo Federation and in the doctrines of the church, "Heaven" is a supreme concept, the source of all order, and the absolute ruler that transcends angels and sea gods.

It is the origin of the Douluo Federation.

He is also the creator of the "Soul Ring Cycle System," which is now deeply hated and even wanted to be overthrown by Tang Sect and Huo Yuhao!
Furthermore, in the top-secret ancient book of the Tang Sect, "Xuantian Baolu: Outer Chapter," which only the sect leader is qualified to read, there is a cryptic record about that era.

Our ancestor Tang San once lived in the same era as a prodigy named "Xuanming".

That's a...

He once stood shoulder to shoulder with gods with a mortal body, and even surpassed gods in the end, ending the chaotic world, but he also became a terrifying existence that haunted his ancestor Tang San's lifelong nightmare!
"You...you are..."

Tang Ya reached out her trembling hand, pointing at Xuan Ming, her throat dry as she uttered, "You are... Xuan Ming?!"

"It seems that Tang San hasn't forgotten to make a note of me in his little notebook."

Xuanming chuckled lightly, without denying it.

"What? Is this the expression the current Tang Clan leader has when he sees your ancestor's old friend?"

"No... not..."

Tang Ya's legs went weak, and she knelt directly on the ground. This time, it wasn't because of bloodline suppression, but because of awe from the depths of her soul.

If the person in front of me is truly the legendary "Heaven"...

Then everything they're doing now—overthrowing the Soul Ring system, challenging the Federation's order…aren't they…defying the heavens?!
"It's over..."

Tang Ya felt a chill run through her. "We... are doomed."

Looking at Tang Ya kneeling on the ground, trembling, Xuan Ming shook his head helplessly.

"Get up."

He flicked his fingers, and a gentle force lifted Tang Ya up. "I told you, I just came to take a look."

"If I wanted to kill you all, do you think you'd still be kneeling here talking to me right now?"

Xuanming stood up, walked to Tang Ya, and looked at the woman who, despite her fear, was still trying to protect the blueprints behind her. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"You want to overthrow the old order and establish new rules."

"This is good."

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Since the rules I set back then are outdated and have even become stumbling blocks to the progress of the times, then let's kick them aside."

“I won’t stop you, in fact… I’m looking forward to it.”

"The gods will not intervene in this matter."

Xuanming looked at the still-shaken Tang Ya and said calmly, "This is a matter for humans, a self-transformation of the human era. You are not trying to destroy the world, nor have you attracted the demons of the abyss. The gods don't have the time to come down and kill you."

"The so-called 'divine punishment' is nothing more than a trick used by the church to scare mortals."

Hearing these words, Tang Ya's tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

As long as the gods don't intervene, the Tang Sect is not without the power to fight even against the entire Federation.

"but……"

Xuanming changed the subject, his gaze piercing through the thick rock layers, reaching the deepest part of the underground workshop.

"I came here because I have another question."

He stretched out his finger and pointed to the ground below, "Where did you get that blue and white soul-guided mech in the warehouse downstairs?"

That shape, that rough yet unique energy circuit design...

Xuanming recognized it at a glance. It was the first prototype machine that he had casually created ten thousand years ago.

Although that thing was considered a revolutionary technology that could be used to achieve a dimensional breakthrough ten thousand years ago, in this era of highly advanced soul-guided technology, its technological content is about the same as a child's tin toy.

But he didn't expect that the Tang Clan would treasure this old artifact and keep it in the deepest part of their home.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ya paused for a moment, then honestly replied, "That was the first generation machine that Tang San, the ancestor of the Tang Clan, obtained from the Federation's treasury when he served as an honorary councilor in the Douluo Federation ten thousand years ago."

"Our ancestors left behind instructions that this was the work of 'Heaven,' containing the original secrets of the fusion of mechanics and laws."

"For the past ten thousand years, although the Tang Sect has primarily focused on hidden weapons, they have also been researching that mecha. Through reverse engineering, we have developed many prototypes of soul-guided mechas. However..."

Tang Ya gave a wry smile. "Due to limitations in technology and materials, the mechs we build have only mediocre protection and lack flexibility. In actual combat, they are not as practical as high-burst fixed-position soul-guided hidden weapons." Xuan Ming nodded, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

It turns out that Tang San took it.

"Let's not talk about that old relic."

Xuanming looked to the side, "Where's that big black and red thing next to that machine?"

Who built it?

In Xuanming's divine perception, the black and red mecha standing quietly in the darkness, although in an unfinished state, had a design concept that was ahead of its time and a structure that was so precise that it completely surpassed the era.

Upon hearing Xuanming ask this, Tang Ya's previously dim eyes suddenly blazed with the pride of a strong person.

"That was... something I made."

She straightened her back, her voice still somewhat weak but full of confidence, "That is the ultimate single combat weapon designed by combining the wisdom of Tang Sect's ten thousand years of hidden weapons, Huo Yuhao's concept of soul spirit battle armor, and all my understanding of mecha structure—the Dark Blood Demon."

"very nice."

Xuanming didn't hold back his praise, "I just glanced at the internal structure. If this thing is completed and put into operation by a Limit Douluo, its combat power will be comparable to that of a level 100 god."

"It incorporates numerous soul-guided hidden weapon launch holes, employs the fitting technology of battle armor, and even reserves an amplification circuit similar to a martial soul true body..."

"This is indeed a brilliant design. If it could be mass-produced, even just ten more units, your Tang Clan could easily sweep through the current Federal Parliament."

"but……"

Xuanming looked at Tang Ya and asked, "Why has construction stopped? I think it's only 80% complete, and the core energy reactor is empty."

Upon hearing this question, the light in Tang Ya's eyes instantly went out, replaced by a deep sense of powerlessness.

"Because...it can't be made."

She bit her lip, her nails digging deep into her palms. "That thing's energy consumption is terrifying. Ordinary level nine milk bottles simply can't supply its instantaneous burst. Before it can even fire, the mech shuts down on its own."

"To power it, you need a legendary deep-sea crystal."

"That is a divine object that can only be born in places more than 10,000 meters below the surface of the deep sea and nourished by the power of the sea god for a long time. It is said that it is a treasure that can help a Limit Douluo comprehend the laws and step into the demigod level."

"But……"

Tang Ya smiled bitterly, "The Deep Sea Crystal is strictly controlled by Seagod Island and the Seagod Church. Our Tang Clan is heretical. Let alone going to Seagod Island, we'll be hunted down even if we just get close to the coastline. We... simply can't get it."

this is the truth.

He possessed the skill to slay dragons, but lacked the sword to do so.

Seeing Tang Ya's "a penny can stump a hero" look, Xuan Ming curled his lip.

"That's it?"

He casually made a grabbing motion in the void.

"You mean... this?"

Xuanming opened his palm.

A fist-sized, deep blue, rhomboid crystal with what appeared to be surging tides inside floated quietly in his palm.

The moment the crystal appeared, the water element in the entire underground workshop surged, and the rich ocean scent even overwhelmed the surrounding metallic smell.

Tang Ya's eyes widened, and her breath stopped instantly.

That is……

I've never seen such a large and pure Deep Sea Crystal before, not even in the bestiary!

"Ten thousand meters deep in the ocean? Nourished by the power of the sea god?"

Xuanming smiled and said, "Where Poseidon is, this thing is used for paving roads; it's not valuable at all."

After saying that, he flicked his wrist.

"then."

That priceless treasure, capable of unleashing bloodshed across the entire continent, was casually tossed to Tang Ya like an ordinary stone.

Tang Ya hurriedly caught it, holding the cold crystal in her hands, her whole body trembling.

Really...

Just give it to her?

"Since we have the blueprints and the technology, let's not stop for such a ridiculous reason as lacking a battery."

Xuanming looked at the Tang Sect Master, who was still in a daze.

"Build that giant mech."

"I'm very interested in that thing."

"I want to see if this Dark Blood Demon can scare those so-called demigod old monsters outside so much that they wet their pants when it actually starts moving." (End of Chapter)