Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Yang Ping'an and the other two casually found a place to sit down. Compared to before, Ning Rongrong seemed much quieter.

"What brings you two beautiful ladies here? You actually want to visit me?"

Ning Rongrong then smiled and said, "Brother Yang, it's all your fault. You've disappeared without a trace for the past five years. There's been no news of you anywhere on the continent, and you didn't even bother to come and visit us."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "Everyone has their own path to walk. I have my own things to do, and aren't you also going to inherit the family business?"

"Miss Zhu has made great progress in the past few years. She is only nineteen years old now, but she has already reached the Soul King realm. A nineteen-year-old Soul King has already surpassed the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall."

Zhu Zhuqing just smiled silently: "Brother Yang, you flatter me. My improvement is nothing at all. I'm afraid I still can't escape my fate."

Yang Ping'an was a little doubtful: "Now that you're in Tiandou City, is there really anyone who would dare to force you? The Star Luo Empire shouldn't be able to interfere here, right?"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head: "It's not just about the Star Luo Empire, but also about pressure from all sides. I'm ultimately an outsider here."

Yang Pingan couldn't help but smile: "There's no such thing as outsiders. I lost both my parents when I was young, and I've been wandering around all over the world for years. Perhaps I've long since lost the concept of family and friends."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt a sense of despair: "Brother Yang, you said back then that hard work could change one's destiny. Was that really true?"

Yang Ping'an remained silent for a while before speaking: "I don't know if that's true, but I do know that as long as you work hard, there's hope of changing your destiny. If you don't work hard, then you'll lose even that sliver of hope."

The three fell silent. Perhaps this was Yang Ping'an's heartfelt opinion. After so many years of hard work, Yang Ping'an had finally seen hope.

After an unknown amount of time, Ning Rongrong finally broke the silence: "Brother Yang, Grandpa Jian told me you've been to the City of Slaughter. What kind of place is it? Is it as terrifying as the rumors say?"

Seeing the curious expressions on their faces, Yang Ping's expression turned serious: "The Killing Capital is a deadly place. It is even more terrifying and filled with despair than the rumors of the world."

"In the battle of slaughter, there is only bloodshed and killing. Anyone in front of you will only be your enemy, only wanting to kill you. It is full of darkness and evil, without a trace of kinship or friendship. Without your own beliefs, even the strongest person will quickly fall into madness."

Zhu Zhuqing was immediately filled with surprise: "Is the Killing City really that terrifying? No wonder it's called the Jedi."

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "The City of Slaughter is far more complex than that. The use of any soul skills is prohibited there, and there are no rules whatsoever. Even Soul Douluos and Title Douluos are restricted. Imagine what it would be like if your soul skills were restricted, and hundreds or thousands of people were hunting you down?"

"What's even more terrifying is that it's a huge cage where there's no hope, only endless killing, endless plots and ambushes, which will eventually turn people into bloodthirsty and murderous monsters with only desires, half-human and half-ghost."

Upon hearing this, both of them were horrified. Although there were rumors about the terror of the Killing City, they only said that it was a deadly place and no one had described the specific situation inside.

Only after Yang Ping'an's description could one truly appreciate the terror of the Killing City.

A hint of emotion flickered across Zhu Zhuqing's usually serene face: "Brother Yang, what was it that kept you going and ultimately led you out of the Killing City?"

"revenge!"

A fierce look appeared on Yang Ping'an's face as he uttered those two words.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive, so Ning Rongrong quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Brother Yang, let alone the City of Slaughter, it's quite scary. I heard you can heal Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone's injuries. What do you want? Could you please help me out for my sake? After all, they are my dearest grandfathers."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "Miss Rongrong, my request is actually very simple. Everything I've done is for revenge. All I need is for them to agree."

"But you should also be aware of the current situation of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It's already in a terrible state, and we can't afford to make any more enemies."

"I don't want to make enemies, but I would never fund my enemy, so let's not talk about whether it's cruel or not, that's just human nature."

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The three chatted casually for a while, but the atmosphere seemed a bit tense.

Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up again: "Brother Yang, is there really no way to resolve the hatred between you and Third Brother? You should know the power behind Third Brother; perhaps you could resolve it peacefully."

As Ning Rongrong said, Tang San's connections are extremely wide-ranging, including not only the Haotian Sect, but also the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and he is even brothers with Dai Mubai. It may also involve the Star Luo Empire.

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "The hatred for one's parents is irreconcilable. This is the belief that has kept me alive. No one can change it. No matter who tries to stop me from taking revenge, I will eliminate them without hesitation."

Even Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing felt a chill emanating from them, as if it were an invisible killing intent that sent shivers down their spines.

After the three chatted casually for a few minutes, the two girls left.

Yang Ping'an simply watched their retreating figures, then shook his head. The next time they met, they might be enemies.

Three days passed quickly. On this day, Yang Ping'an and Qian Renxue met again in the same room.

Unexpectedly, Chrysanthemum Douluo also showed up, and his expression was rather unpleasant.

Qian Renxue, however, remained calm: "We can discuss personal matters later. Let's talk about our transaction first. Where's the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma I requested?"

Yang Ping'an took out the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma from his person. Chrysanthemum Douluo's face lit up as he looked at it. He took the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma and examined it carefully, and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Finally, Chrysanthemum Douluo reluctantly placed the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma back into the jade box: "Your Highness, this is indeed Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma, the finest among Ganoderma lucidum, and it will surely be of great benefit to you."

Qian Renxue simply nodded, then took out a blue triangular object from her person; this was the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

When the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was first taken out, the entire room seemed to be filled with blue light, as if one were in a blue ocean. Clearly, this Vast Ocean Universe Cover was no ordinary item.

However, in the past few days, Qian Renxue, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo have all studied it carefully, but they seem to have found no use for the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. They just regard it as an ordinary storage soul tool. They just don't know why Yang Ping'an is particularly interested in it.

After Yang Ping'an received the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, he didn't check it and simply put it away. Qian Renxue, on the other hand, seemed to really like the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma.

After the transaction was completed, Qian Renxue said calmly, "Yang Ping'an, I am very interested in the challenge we made last time. Ten days from now, let's have a fight outside Tiandou City. I'm going to teach you a lesson, you arrogant brat."

Yang Ping'an nodded: "I'm always ready, but I hope you won't deny it if you lose, Miss."

Qian Renxue merely snorted coldly upon hearing this, then left without looking back. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo transformed into two beams of light and vanished just as quickly.

Judging from this situation, Qian Renxue is probably in a hurry to consume the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, and likely needs Ju Douluo's guidance in consuming it.

Yang Ping'an returned to his room and began to study the Vast Ocean Universe Cover carefully.

Logically speaking, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a divine artifact, and it is also the first divine artifact that Yang Ping'an truly came into contact with.

Simply by taking out the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the entire room instantly became like a blue ocean, creating an incredibly mesmerizing atmosphere.

Yang Ping'an poured his spiritual power into the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and it seemed that his entire spirit was subjected to an invisible resistance, and even a slight backlash, which made him feel a dull pain.

But Yang Ping'an became even more excited. The stronger the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was, the more powerful it was, which meant it was a rare divine artifact.

After careful consideration, Yang Ping'an cut his finger, and a drop of blood with a hint of golden aura began to drip into the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

As the drop of blood flowed in, the entire Vast Ocean Universe Cover shone with a brilliant blue light, and the entire azure triangular structure seemed to come alive, exuding a mysterious aura.

Before Yang Ping'an could react, the entire Vast Ocean Universe Cover seemed to be attached to his fingers, generating a powerful suction force, as if it were about to devour Yang Ping'an's blood, as if it were facing an unparalleled delicacy.

Yang Ping'an's mind tightened. Even without using all his strength, he couldn't stop the loss of blood. After an unknown amount of time, it seemed that most of the blood in Yang Ping'an's body had been lost. Only then did the Vast Ocean Universe Cover slowly stop absorbing blood. At the same time, a blue figure appeared in the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

The figure seemed to look at Yang Ping'an as if he were a god looking at an ant, and finally shook his head and said indifferently, "He is a good prospect, but it's a bit of a pity."

Yang Ping'an tried to speak: "May I ask if you are the Sea God, senior?"

The blue figure nodded: "For an ant to have such insight, it seems you possess a touch of extraordinary talent. I am indeed the Sea God. If you return the Vast Ocean Universe Cover to Sea God Island, I can grant you a great opportunity."

Yang Ping'an quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for the opportunity, Lord Sea God. I will definitely send the Vast Ocean Universe back to Sea God Island."

As Yang Ping'an finished speaking, the blue figure disappeared again, seemingly returning to the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. Even so, Yang Ping felt his head throbbing, as if his whole body was cracking open, and his mind seemed to be trembling.

Yang Ping'an gritted his teeth. This was perhaps the difference between gods and humans. Even just a few words seemed to crush his soul.

It took an unknown amount of time for Yang Ping'an to gradually recover, but he seemed to be slightly weak due to blood loss.

Yang Ping'an also seems to have a slight connection with the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. It seems that he can use the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and even use its skills, but unlike Tang San, he did not make the Vast Ocean Universe Cover recognize him as its master.

Yang Ping'an felt a chill run down his spine. Judging from the Sea God's appearance, he probably had no intention of passing on his divine position to him. In that case, he would just consider it a free divine artifact. As for going to Sea God Island, he could think about it later, or perhaps he would never have the time in this lifetime.

Of course, Yang Ping'an also obtained the skills of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, namely Vast Ocean Protective Cover, Universe Stabilizing Cover, Vast Ocean Raging Waves, and Universe Demon Breaking. As expected of a divine artifact, each skill is very practical. In this way, Yang Ping'an has two more chances of winning against Tang Hao.

As evening fell, Yang Ping'an was meditating when Chrysanthemum Douluo transformed into a golden light and quietly entered Yang Ping'an's room.

Yang Ping'an quickly said, "Master, why did you come in person?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's previously tense expression now showed a hint of worry: "Ping An, it's only been half a day, but you seem to be feeling a bit weak?"

Yang Ping'an just smiled and said, "Master, this is the function of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. I can now truly use the Vast Ocean Universe Cover."

Ju Douluo was immediately surprised. He didn't expect that in just half a day, Yang Ping'an had already mastered the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, which they had been unable to research and achieve any effect. Perhaps this thing was really destined for Yang Ping'an.

After listening to Yang Ping'an's description, Chrysanthemum Douluo waved his hand: "This is your opportunity. Just make the most of it. With it, you might be able to truly rival a Title Douluo-level expert."