Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

"Thank you, Sister Gu Yue," Xu Xiaoyan hurriedly sat down in the corner like a coward.

Chu Ci calmed herself down and turned to hand Ye Xinglan a copy of the notebook she had made.

"This is the cultivation notes of a Super Douluo from the Xu family who awakened a sword-type martial soul. The martial souls of the Xu family are generally closely related to stars, so this notebook should be quite enlightening for you."

"Thank you, Captain!" Ye Xinglan looked at Chu Ci gratefully and took the notebook from him.

That evening, within the Realm of Farewell to the Moon, Chu Ci and Gu Yue nestled side by side, creating an incredibly heartwarming scene.

Suddenly, Gu Yue spoke lazily, "Chu Ci, do you know why the Xu family asked you to help them?"

"Why?" Chu Ci asked with her eyes closed and without raising her head.

"Because I asked that ferocious beast in the Land of Stars to have a chat with you," Gu Yue said.

In an instant, Chu Ci fully regained his senses and hurriedly asked, "That ferocious beast is looking for you!"

“Hmm,” Gu Yue’s cheek gently rubbed against Chu Ci’s shoulder a few times, “When I was cultivating in the fourth area, that ferocious beast sensed the aura of the Silver Dragon King on my body and took the initiative to communicate with me through mental power.”

"Oh? Even Limit Douluo wouldn't be able to detect your identity as the Silver Dragon King, yet it could?" Chu Ci said.

Gu Yue arched her head, shifted to a more comfortable position, and leaned against Chu Ci, saying, "This ferocious beast has a very high level of spiritual power, no less than the second ferocious beast from ten thousand years ago, the Evil Eye Tyrant. In addition, it can sense the suppression from my bloodline, so it can naturally deduce my identity."

"So what did you all talk about?" Chu Ci asked curiously.

Gu Yue said slowly, "That ferocious beast wants to support my great cause of reviving the soul beasts, because the Starry Sky Land has now restricted the development of the soul beast population here. But you know what the human world's attitude is towards soul beasts. Only after I revive the soul beasts can they leave the Starry Sky Land openly."

After saying that, Gu Yue smiled slyly, "But when I said that you were actually the one who designated the Soul Beast Revival Plan, that ferocious beast said that it would have the Xu family bring you here to discuss the matter in detail."

Chu Ci gently stroked Gu Yue's delicate nose with his right hand and said affectionately, "You really know how to find things for me to do."

Gu Yue smiled slightly, gently raised her hand, and the Dragon God Core immediately appeared in her hand.

"Take the Dragon God Core for now, you might need it tomorrow." Gu Yue handed the Dragon God Core to Chu Ci.

“Alright,” Chu Ci accepted the Dragon God Core and put it away. The Dragon God Core, like the gold plaque that read “Seeing this token is like the Emperor’s personal presence,” was a symbol of status and position, which would help Chu Ci in his conversation with the ferocious beast.

The next day, the Shrek Academy students arrived at the altar early, waiting for the opening of the Star Land.

Soon, Xu Jiashan and Xu Xinning arrived together.

After Xu Jiashan led everyone into the Starry Land, he instructed, "Chu Ci stays behind; the rest of you go into the cultivation area to cultivate first."

After giving her friends a reassuring look, Chu Ci turned around and stood with Xu Xinning.

Chapter 193 Starfall Forest, Starfall Lion

After the others went inside, Xu Jiashan raised his cane and flicked a beam of starlight into the sky.

Two seconds later, a golden beam of light descended, enveloping Chu Ci, Xu Xinning, and Xu Jiashan.

"Don't resist," Xu Jiashan said in a deep voice.

A golden beam of light carried the three of them up into the starry sky, where they descended into the myriad of stars.

The starlight among the stars flickered frequently, and a powerful wave of spiritual energy swept over, causing Chu Ci to feel dizzy.

At this moment, a warm, soft hand grasped Chu Ci's hand, and a righteous and peaceful stellar energy surged into Chu Ci's body.

In an instant, Chu Ci felt her dizziness lessen considerably.

Turning his head, Chu Ci noticed that Xu Xinning's Star Crown Martial Soul was shining brightly, and a Star Power Barrier blocked the way between her and him.

Xu Xinning casually released Chu Ci's hand and looked straight ahead, but her bright red ears betrayed her unsettled state of mind.

Chu Ci coughed tactically and turned his head to observe his surroundings.

As the starlight surged, the surrounding scenery twisted and changed, eventually transforming into a golden forest, where the clamor of countless creatures filled the air.

Looking at the scene before him, Chu Ci exclaimed in surprise, "The sky above the Land of Stars looks like this!"

Xu Xinning explained, "This golden forest is called the Starfall Forest. The Starfall Clan lives here. The countless stars you see below are actually trees or glowing soul beasts."

Chu Ci feigned composure and said in shock, "There is actually such a gathering place for soul beasts in the Land of Stars."

"If the outside world finds out about the existence of the Starfall Forest, it will be a huge problem. It should be the most important secret of your Xu family, so why did you let me know?" Chu Ci asked.

"You'll find out soon enough," Xu Xinning said calmly.

With a flick of his sleeve, Xu Jiashan summoned two beams of starlight that enveloped Chu Ci and Xu Xinning, carrying them as they flew deeper into the Starfall Forest.

Along the way, Chu Ci took a quick look at the situation in the Starfall Forest and found that this gathering place of soul beasts was not very large, probably not even comparable to the Sunset Forest.

In less than thirty seconds, Xu Jiashan arrived at a huge cave deep in the Starfall Forest.

"Roar~~" Just as the three landed in front of the cave, two ten-thousand-year-old lion-shaped soul beasts rushed out of the cave.

"Hmph!" Xu Jiashan snorted coldly, revealing his overwhelming aura as a Super Douluo.

"Ugh, ugh," fear flashed in the eyes of the two lion-shaped soul beasts, and they involuntarily retreated.

"You've arrived!" A majestic voice rang out, and a huge lion, its body shimmering with starlight, slowly emerged from the cave.

Behind it, hundreds of lion-shaped soul beasts, clearly of the same kind, filed out and surrounded Chu Ci and his companions.

"The Starfall Lions, one of the dominant races in the Starfall Forest, are undoubtedly warmongers," Xu Xinning whispered to Chu Ci.

"The one in front of my grandfather is a 150,000-year-old Starfall Lion King, the patriarch of the Starfall Lion clan, and one of the top three strongest beings in the Starfall Forest."

Xu Jiashan respectfully said, "Lion King, today I have brought my granddaughter to participate in the Soul Challenge."

"Have you thought it through? You only have one chance, but your chances aren't great," the Starfall Lion King said indifferently.

While the two people in front were talking, Xu Xinning behind them was also explaining things to Chu Ci.

"This is an agreement made by my ancestors ten thousand years ago between the Starfall Clan and the Starfall Clan. The Starfall Clan can become the soul spirits of the Xu family members, but the Xu family members must complete the soul spirit challenge given by the corresponding soul beast, and they only have one chance."

"So what is your soul challenge?" Chu Ci asked, looking at the majestic and imposing Ten-Thousand-Year Starfall Lion King who had just stepped out.

“I will defeat the Starfall Lion King, but since I am a support-type Soul Master, I can designate someone my age or younger to fight alongside me,” Xu Xinning said in a deep voice.

When Chu Ci, Xu Xinning, and the Starfall Lion King who accepted the challenge stood facing each other, the Starfall Lions watching from all around roared to the sky, their manes flying, displaying their arrogant and domineering nature.

A faint, oppressive spiritual force descended upon Chu Ci and Xu Xinning, causing their hair to stand on end instantly. This was a demonstration of power, a way of putting pressure on Chu Ci and Xu Xinning.

“The Starfall Clan is most skilled in mental attacks, and the Starfall Lions are no exception. They are particularly adept at mental attacks, so you must be careful,” Xu Xinning whispered in Chu Ci’s ear.

"Understood!" Chu Ci nodded.

Since neither of the challengers is an ordinary person, this soul challenge was personally presided over by Xu Jiashan.

"Both sides prepare, three, two, one, go!"

As Xu Jiashan announced the start, a golden rhombus-shaped gem appeared on Xu Xinning's forehead, radiating a dazzling light. A crown composed of eighteen golden stars slowly descended onto her head.

She summoned her Star Crown Martial Soul, and four spirit rings, one purple and one black, rose from beneath her feet.

The star crown on Xu Xinning's head shone brightly, her third soul ring lit up, and a strong golden beam of light shot into the sky.

The interior of this golden beam of light is completely presented as a golden mist, with dots of starlight hovering and rising in it, which looks extremely strange.

Golden mist spread and enveloped Chu Ci, making him appear surrounded by starlight and a golden hue.

The third soul skill, Star Radiance Technique, is a buff-type soul skill that greatly enhances various attributes.

The power of the Starry Sky Technique was concentrated on Chu Ci, and in an instant, Chu Ci felt his power surge.

The Starfall Lion King tossed his mane, scattering starlight. He opened his jaws and let out a deafening roar.

Countless starlight surged toward Chu Ci with the roar of a lion, containing a terrifying spiritual impact.

A lion's roar! Who's afraid of who!

Flames of immense power surged up from Chu Ci's body, coalescing behind his head into a massive, golden-red lion's head.

However, the lion's head at this time was not simply golden red. The golden mist brought by Xu Xinning made its gold shine like starlight.

The golden-red lion's head opened its mouth full of fangs and roared angrily, stirring up layers of golden-red heat waves.

The golden-red heatwave collided with the starlight, and the spiritual power of Chu Ci clashed with that of the Starfall Lion King.

"boom--"

A deafening roar echoed in the minds of both the attackers and the lion. With his own strength and the amplification of the Star Radiance Technique, Chu Ci managed to fight the 30,000-year-old Starfall Lion to a standstill in terms of mental impact.

Seeing that his mental attack had no effect, the Starfall Lion King quickly adjusted his offensive strategy.

It let out a low growl, and its eyes burst forth with starlight, as if a star had streaked across them.

When Chu Ci met his eyes, his heart trembled, his mental strength was instantly suppressed, and his thinking became sluggish.

Mental intimidation, a signature move of the Starfall Lion clan, can suppress the enemy's mental strength, causing them to become listless and their fighting spirit to plummet.

Chapter 194 Showdown with the Meteorite Lion, Meteorite Strike

"You think you can intimidate me?" Chu Ci's body resonated with the sound of swords, his sword intent soaring to the sky, instantly piercing through the gloom that enveloped his spiritual power.

With the sword intent protecting him at the sword soul level, it would be impossible for anyone of the same level, let alone someone one or two levels higher, to harm Chu Ci's spirit or will.

Flaming wings materialized behind Chu Ci, and with a gentle push of his left foot, he transformed into a long rainbow and appeared beside the Starfall Lion King in the blink of an eye.

Nine giant flaming swords appeared out of thin air in different locations, stabbing fiercely and accurately at the Starfall Lion King.

The Starfall Lion King roared, its body radiating starlight, as a vast and powerful stellar force descended from the heavens and was drawn to it.

Star power erupted, and a star power barrier enveloped the Starfall Lion King, blocking the falling flaming giant sword.

The Starfall Lion King roared at Chu Ci, and an invisible storm quietly formed.

Mental Storm, a highly destructive mental attack.

Chu Ci's eyes were filled with a fiercely burning golden-red light. He pressed down slightly with his palm, and the nine giant flaming swords emitted several golden-red tails. The star power barrier trembled and cracks appeared on the barrier.

A mental storm formed and, under the control of the Starfall Lion King, swept towards Chu Ci.

Chu Ci merely glanced at it, and with a thought, countless strands of Wanli Flame rose up in front of him, forming a wall of fire.

Five spirit rings rose beneath his feet, the third spirit ring lit up, and the Scales of God appeared, drawing the wall of fire to one side. The scales returned to balance, and a phantom wall of fire appeared on the other side.

The transformation from energy to spirit.

Xu Xinning placed her hands in front of her chest in a prayer-like gesture, and the stars on her crown, imbued with the power of the stars, outlined dazzling curves.

As Xu Xinning stretched out her hands toward Chu Ci, the absorbed star power flowed toward Chu Ci.