Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Faced with Harosa's suggestion that they should contribute to protecting the Douluo plane, the ferocious beasts such as Qiluo Tulip did not immediately show joy. Instead, they showed obvious hesitation and struggle.

They exchanged glances, their minds racing.

This... doesn't it sound like we've just escaped the control of the Tang Sect, only to turn around and start working for another, more powerful and terrifying force?
Moreover, they would be facing a mysterious entity that occupied the Golden Tree, and the risks involved were unknown...

Lu Jun took in their hesitation, and his eyes instantly turned cold.

He didn't even bother to utter a single unnecessary word. The Ice Abyss Sword, which he had just sheathed, was drawn again. Its sharp and unparalleled sword intent, mixed with a tangible killing intent, was like the sudden arrival of winter, instantly locking onto several ferocious beasts.

The blade gleamed with an icy blue light, as if it were about to unleash a sword aura capable of annihilating everything.

"Why choose the path of death when given a way out?"

Lu Jun's voice was cold, carrying an unquestionable tone.

"Since you're hesitating, it seems you're reluctant to give up the Tang Sect, or you think I'm easier to deal with than that alien soul occupying the Golden Ancient Tree?"

"Very well, I'll grant your wish. I'll send you to keep the Tang Clan company."

That undisguised killing intent, like an ice pick, pierced the hearts of the ferocious beasts.

Upon hearing this, and feeling the even purer and more terrifying destructive sword intent than when suppressing the Dragon Lord, as well as the calm yet unquestionable cold gaze of Hades Douluo Halosa beside them, how could Qiluo Tulip and the other ferocious beasts dare to hesitate even a little?
What do you mean by changing jobs to work for someone else?

What risks are unknown?
Faced with the threat of immediate annihilation, it's all utter nonsense!
Being able to survive, and even have the opportunity to establish a relationship with this mysterious powerful figure or even the guardian of the plane, and to fight for a future merit in the process of joining the dragon, is already an immense stroke of luck and opportunity in a desperate situation!

"Yes! We are willing!"

Qiluo Tulip could no longer care about the pride of being the king of immortal herbs. She was the first to kneel down heavily with a "thud," her voice trembling violently from extreme excitement and fear.

"As members of the Douluo Continent nurtured by nature, it is our bounden duty to protect the golden ancient tree, the core of life!"

"We will do everything in our power to assist Your Excellency and Your Spokesperson in expelling the alien spirits, restoring order, and bringing the Golden Tree back under the control of the plane, allowing it to regain its glory!"

Behind him, the five ferocious beasts—Fiery Apricot Blossom, Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, Longing for Autumn Dew, and Earth Dragon Golden Melon—knelt down in unison, like pardoned death row inmates, vying to swear an oath with their own original souls. Their voices were noisy but extremely earnest, all expressing their loyalty, fearing that if they were a step too slow, they would be met with the sword of destruction.

Qiluo Tulip raised her head, her gaze incredibly solemn, even pleading, as she looked at Lu Jun and promised in the most dignified tone:

"Your Excellency is wise. We immortal herbs are of pure origin, born and raised here, breathing the same air as this plane. We are far superior to those cunning, fickle, and untrustworthy humans."

"Once we take root and swear this oath, we will be like ancient trees reaching for the sky, unwavering in our commitment until death. This oath is witnessed by heaven and earth, testified to by the planes of existence, and affirmed by the origin!"

"If we disobey in the slightest, you need not lift a finger. We will willingly summon ten thousand lightning bolts to burn our bodies, extinguish our intelligence, and return to the origin of heaven and earth!"

Hearing Qiluo Tulip's extremely strict primal oath, which staked its own existence, and considering that Harosa's words were indeed reasonable—that these pure life forms might have unexpected and miraculous effects in fighting against the Golden Ancient Tree possessed by alien souls—Lu Jun's fierce killing intent finally subsided.

With a flick of his wrist, the Ice Abyss Sword returned to its sheath, and the suffocating chill that had enveloped the entire area vanished without a trace.

"Remember your oath today." Lu Jun glanced indifferently at the ferocious beasts kneeling on the ground, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable weight. "If you harbor any disloyalty, annihilation of body and soul will be your only fate." After speaking, he ignored the immortal herbs and ferocious beasts, turning his gaze to the core spring of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye deep in the valley, which was shrouded in seven-colored poisonous miasma and faintly emitted a red and blue primordial radiance.

Seeing this, Harosa's gray figure silently approached Lu Jun's side, nodded slightly, and his voice, transmitted through mental energy, carried a hint of barely perceptible gratitude:

"Thank you for being willing to consider the bigger picture and cooperate with me in playing the good cop/bad cop role."

Lu Jun remained expressionless and responded with his mental power, his voice appearing directly in Harosa's mind:

"No need to thank me. I'm not doing this for you, but for myself."

He gazed intently at the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.

“I need power, I need to improve quickly. And one of the fastest ways is to draw on the primordial energy of this place. But this process will inevitably damage or even destroy this unique ecological environment that has been formed over thousands of years.”

Harosa listened quietly, his pale, handsome face showing no surprise.

He paused for a moment, then replied using his mental power as well:

"I understand your needs. The will of the plane is also aware of them. Destroying the ecosystem and draining the pond to catch all the fish is a terrible policy."

"As one of the representatives of the Lord of the Planes in this world, I may be able to use some of my authority to open a passage for you."

He raised his hand and pointed to the center of the spring where red and blue intertwined:

The energy of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire originates from the remains of two fallen dragon lords underground. Through millennia of evolution, it has become connected to the lifeblood of a portion of the plane's dimension.

“I can guide most of its energy, temporarily separating it from the ecological cycle, and make it available for your absorption.”

"In this way, we can both meet your needs for improvement and preserve the foundation of this place to the greatest extent possible, so that the energy can slowly recover in the future."

A glint of light flashed in Lu Jun's eyes.

He desperately needs to improve his strength, not only because of his personal desire, but also because the current situation forces him to become stronger as soon as possible.

To his surprise, the guardians of this plane seemed even more eager than he was.

"Why would the other dimension choose to help me?" Lu Jun asked directly, voicing his doubts. "And what price will I have to pay?"

Harosa's answer was unwavering, clear, and direct:
"The reason is simple. Douluo Star is now beset by internal and external troubles and is facing a life-or-death crisis. Internally, the Abyss Plane is watching with covetous eyes and its invasion is imminent. With the power that Douluo Star has accumulated so far, it will be almost impossible to survive this calamity."

"Outside, there is the God King Tang San, who is far away in the God Realm and intends to completely control this realm as his private property. His threat is even greater than that of the Abyss!"

His voice carried a heavy sense of mission:
"Throughout this world, only you, having fully matured, possess the potential and the variables to break this deadlock! The will of this plane has chosen to help you, hoping that you can lead Douluo Star to carve out a path to survival!" (End of Chapter)