Douluo Continent: The Twin Sons of the Styx River, Shaking the World and Destroying the Heavens

Chapter 9: Let the auspicious beast find her.
"Mythical Beast, what's wrong? Are you still thinking about that human?"

The man in the black robe spoke in a cold voice.

The three-eyed golden lion nodded slightly, lowered its head, and after a long while, spoke.

The three-eyed golden lion nodded slightly, lowered its head, and after a long while spoke: "Di Tian, ​​do you say that humans dislike those who are different? Those who are born with special abilities and whose appearance is not like that of ordinary people..."

"Human thoughts are the hardest to fathom. They fear beings different from themselves. Powerful outsiders are either tools to be used or threats that must be eliminated." He paused, his tone unusually gentle. "Why ask about this all of a sudden? Did that human say something?"

“She’s so pitiful.” The Three-Eyed Golden Lion’s voice was full of melancholy. “Like me, we were born according to fate. The only difference is that she is human and I am a soul beast. But our fates are different. One of us became a blessing of fate, while she was abandoned by the people of her side and lived the loneliest life, only able to stay in that sea of ​​flowers for the rest of her life.”

Upon hearing this, Di Tian fell silent. He had made contact with the forbidden flower sea. Apart from the original creatures, anyone who went there faced a near-death experience. Almost no one dared to set foot there. No living person had ever come out of that place. That person was truly terrifying; he was the first person to enter that place and emerge unharmed.

"Do you still remember what she looks like?" Di Tian asked in a low voice.

"Go ask Uncle Red King, he remembers what she looks like," the Three-Eyed Golden Lion said in a very calm voice, with a hint of indifference and reluctance to say more.

Di Tian let out a cold snort, his face instantly turning ashen. That good-for-nothing Crimson King couldn't even keep an eye on a mythical beast, letting it get entangled with humans and causing all this trouble! If it weren't for his years of service, he would definitely teach him a lesson right now.

However, it wasn't entirely without gains. During this attribute-attracting process, the luck of the Star Dou Great Forest increased several times over.

But the accounts must be settled, Red King.

Di Tian turned to leave, but suddenly a hurried call came from behind. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's voice was firm and unwavering: "My decision to contact her was made entirely by me. Uncle Red King knew nothing about it, so don't blame him."

Di Tian's eyes were like poisoned blades, but his face remained calm and chilling, responding to the auspicious beast with only a nod.

When he arrived at the Crimson King's location, the rage surging in his eyes almost burst forth from his body. He coldly uttered to himself, "Crimson King, it seems I need to have a good talk with you."

These words struck the Crimson King like a hammer blow. Waiting in the corner, the Crimson King froze, his Adam's apple bobbing violently. Watching Di Tian's sinister figure approach, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Red King:......

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Spicy meatballs!
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After the Red King was beaten, Di Tian directly accessed his memories. In the scene, a giant purple dragon—the Death Dragon Polykes—was coiled beside the elf-eared girl.

This scene left Di Tian utterly shocked. Such a being had never appeared in the records of the Dragon Clan; he only learned its name from the girl's words. After a moment's thought, he decided not to delve any further. He would have to seek out his master; perhaps then he could learn the origins of this mysterious dragon.

Beneath the deep, still surface of the Lake of Life, a palace entirely of silver-white slowly emerges. The lustrous walls shimmer with fine golden light, each line seemingly imbued with the rhythm of life. A rich, vibrant golden aura spreads outwards like ripples, even imbuing the surrounding waters with a lively vitality, outlining a dreamlike halo on the dark lakebed.

A clear and authoritative voice came from the depths of the palace, devoid of any superfluous emotion: "What does Di Tian want?"

Di Tian knelt heavily on one knee, his voice low and respectful: "My lord, I beg your forgiveness for requesting an audience so abruptly. This matter concerns auspicious beasts, and the situation is urgent, so I had no choice but to disturb you."

A stunningly beautiful figure slowly appeared before Di Tian. Her silver hair cascaded down to her ankles, each strand shimmering with a crystal-like luster, reflecting a cold, silvery light in the dim glow. The girl's skin was as pale as snow, her purple eyes like deep pools filled with stars, her curled eyelashes casting butterfly-wing-like shadows. She was tall and slender, a long dress embroidered with silver thread flowing from her shoulders, its intricate patterns appearing and disappearing with her movements. The imposing aura surrounding her perfectly complemented the elegance of her every gesture, showcasing a noble and aloof regal bearing.

She is Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King, now the ruler of all soul beasts on the Douluo Continent. However, before becoming the ruler of all soul beasts in this generation, she needs to overcome a calamity.

Dragon God War

Many died in this war because the Dragon God went mad. However, soul beasts cannot become gods, and the reason for this lies with the previous Asura God. The Dragon God willingly allowed himself to be cleaved in two by the Asura God, transforming into two great dragon kings: the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King. The Golden Dragon King was suppressed in the God Realm, while the Silver Dragon King escaped to the temporal turbulence during the chaos of the God Realm. However, he was still severely injured by the Asura God's sword and has not yet recovered.

"My lord, have your injuries not yet healed?"

Gu Yuena shook her head slightly and said, "With the Asura Demon Sword and my injuries, how can I recover so easily? Tell me, what happened to the auspicious beast?"

Di Tian told Gu Yuena the information he had previously shared.

"That's interesting. She looks a bit like an elven girl, but not quite. I know what you mean. You mean the auspicious beast is guiding that girl. Is that okay?"

There's really no problem, but ultimately, the auspicious beast will still seek her out, because that's fate.

"But that's a forbidden flower sea. I never imagined that a living person could actually walk out of that hellhole alive."

"You don't need to worry about that, the auspicious beast will be fine. However, the dead dragon you mentioned, Polykes, does not exist among the dragon race. It should be an unknown dragon, and its abilities should be related to death."

Anyway, all we need to do now is let things take their course and not disturb them. If she reappears in the Star Dou Great Forest, bring her to see me.

"As you command, my lord."

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Even without Huo Yuhao's participation from the original story, Shrek Academy still welcomed its new students on this day. The east gate of Shrek City was bustling with activity, the wide streets teeming with people. New students from all corners of the country, filled with aspirations for the future, gathered here to begin their studies at Shrek Academy. "Ten thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the academy has developed to such a state." A figure as dark as ink stood at the east gate of Shrek City, his black iron-fastened uniform fluttering slightly in the wind. He gazed at the magnificent scene of towering buildings and bustling traffic, yet a hint of coldness flickered in his eyes—the crowds moving beneath the glazed tiles, the light and shadow shifting on the jade steps, all spoke of the glory of this premier academy on the continent.

Once upon a time, he and his six former companions faced off against the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall, paving the way for Shrek Academy with a near-death experience. That earth-shattering battle not only made the academy famous but also cleared away the obstacles to its development, laying the foundation for its current unparalleled status.

Over countless millennia, the academy flourished under the nourishment of power and resources, even becoming a political bargaining chip for the three kingdoms of Douluo to court. Only when he personally arrived here did he realize with astonishment that the academy's influence had already permeated every inch of the continent, far exceeding his understanding from the perspective of the gods.

The Tang Clan, which he had personally founded, now resembled a candle flickering in the wind. Its secret mechanisms and techniques were lost, its hidden weapon craftsmanship gathering dust; the once renowned sect was now nothing but ruins. The young man recalled his past struggles for the academy, a surge of unspeakable resentment rising in his chest. Had all the blood shed and the merits achieved in those years become nothing but fleeting smoke? Why did the academy turn a blind eye to the Tang Clan's decline, allowing his former comrades to wither away with time?
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. The young man glanced one last time at the brightly lit academy, then turned and disappeared into the twilight. His figure gradually blended into the night, leaving only a faint sigh that dissipated in the evening breeze.

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Dusk streamed through the window, casting its light on Tang Ya's pale face. She leaned against the bamboo couch, her bandaged hands trembling slightly. Looking at the blue-clad youth who had suddenly appeared before her, she asked in a hoarse voice, "You want to join the Tang Clan?"

Because they were affected by the power of the Death Dragon Bolux in the Star Dou Great Forest and were blown away, some soul beasts were also crushed into soul rings under that pressure. Poison attribute soul beasts have not yet been found, but life attribute soul beasts have been found.

Unfortunately, he had to choose a life-type spirit beast as his third spirit ring. But just as he was about to recover, this blue-haired boy came to his door.

The black iron pendant at the young man's waist swayed slightly with his nod, and a burning light appeared on his cold and hard face: "Not bad. I want to join the Tang Clan, and I will make the roar of the Tang Clan's mechanisms once again shake the continent and restore the glory of the number one sect in the world."

Tang Ya slowly rose, supporting herself on the carved wooden chair, her newly recovered body still trembling. She gazed at the flame flickering in the young man's eyes, her brows furrowing deeply. Over the years, she had traversed the continent, witnessing too many people shake their heads and sigh at the crumbling monument of the Tang Clan, hearing far too many pronouncements that "the Tang Clan is dead." The young man's vow before her was like a heavy hammer, striking her already wounded heart, both exhilarating and bittersweet.

Reviving the Tang Clan is not something that can be achieved with mere words. Without a legacy, without resources, and even with only ruins remaining as a sect to call home… do you know how much this path will cost?

Seeing Tang Ya frown slightly, Bei Bei's gaze softened as she gently inquired, "Young Brother Tang, since you are interested in joining the Tang Clan, is there a particular reason?"

Tang Lin looked directly at the two of them, his tone steady: "My martial soul is the same as that of Tang San, the founder of the Tang Sect, both being Blue Silver Grass. Perhaps it is because of this bloodline bond that I have always believed that I can recreate the glory of my founder and lead the Tang Sect back to the peak of the number one sect in the world." As he spoke, a shimmering Blue Silver Emperor vine emerged from his palm, its deep blue halo creating a wonderfully magical and dreamlike effect.

(End of this chapter)