Douluo Continent: On Becoming a God Through Science

Chapter 151 Wandering Dust Meets Two Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest

You Chen's Starlight Incarnation's disguise can even fool a Title Douluo for a short time. As long as he doesn't fight with all his might or get hurt, under normal circumstances, no one can tell that it's a clone.

You Chen deliberately changed the faces of his six clones, and even took into account that soul beasts might have face blindness to humans, so he intentionally made different adjustments to their appearances.

One of the clones, A, with an aged appearance, shouted at Erming from afar, "Titan Giant Ape, my master has no intention of being your enemy, retreat at once!"

These seemingly conciliatory words immediately caused Erming's forehead to bulge out in a deep frown, and his anger flared up instantly.

No way! You killed so many soul beasts on my turf, and now you're saying you "have no intention of being an enemy"?!

"roar!"

Erming roared and slammed his mountain-sized fist directly at clone A.

Large swaths of vegetation, soil, and gravel were forced to be overturned and churned by Erming's immense force.

However, the punch undoubtedly missed its mark.

Although You Chen's Starlight Avatar only has the overall strength of a Contra entry-level character, it is similar to the original character in that it is speed-oriented and is definitely one of the fastest among Contra characters.

In contrast, the Titan Ape is relatively weak in terms of speed and agility.

Furthermore, since the clone was controlled by You Chen, whose spiritual power cultivation had reached the Spirit Domain Realm, it was not difficult for him to dodge the attack if he had made prior preparations.

Erming was naturally even more furious about this.

Although Erming was not good at mental power, its mental power had reached the Lingyuan Realm level, so it naturally discovered Youchen's true form, which was absorbing the soul ring, from afar.

At first, Erming was in a state of mind that he didn't care whether he swatted them or not, as these low-level Soul Masters were as annoying and weak as flies.

But now, it's thinking of just killing this old guy who's spouting nonsense first!

These top-tier soul beasts are all uniquely endowed. For example, the Emperor Golden Lion Beast lacks defensive capabilities but possesses invincible abilities, while the Titan Giant Ape lacks speed but has a talent domain like the Gravity Domain that weakens its opponents' speed.

Although Erming is not good at speed, its racial advantage is there. Even in its weakest area, it is still at the top level of ordinary titled Douluo. And once this gravity field is activated, it knows that this little fly has no way to escape!

At that moment, the remaining five clones simultaneously sprang out and launched attacks on clone A and Erming using the self-generated storm currents.

Obstructing Erming is secondary; the most important objective is naturally to use the power of the wind to pull clone A out of Erming's attack range.

boom!

With a calculated attack, Erming's massive fist missed its mark once again, and the earth of the Star Dou Great Forest instantly emitted a mournful cry.

"Damn bugs!"

When Erming saw these little insects toying with him like this, he instantly flew into a rage.

Logically speaking, Contra would be instantly killed in one round by a monster like the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape.

Moreover, You Chen's clones are not actually Soul Douluo, and although they have combat power close to that of Soul Douluo, they do not have the true spirit body of a Soul Saint. In terms of upper limit, they are not as good as a real Soul Saint.

But the key to their victory lay in the seamless coordination of the six clones. In addition, You Chen had a firm grasp on Er Ming's hot temper and straightforward fighting style, just like using six super soldiers to kite hero units, and in a short time, he had Er Ming under his thumb.

You Chen's original goal was not to use his clone to cause any harm to Er Ming. As long as he could hold Er Ming off, that would be his victory.

However, Da Ming, who was observing from afar with his mental power, had already sensed something was wrong and was speeding towards them.

As they drew closer and his mental probes became clearer, Da Ming's expression finally changed slightly. He hurriedly transmitted his voice to Er Ming: "Er Ming! Don't be fooled! Those six people you're fighting aren't real Soul Masters; they're just using clone abilities! Don't get entangled with them anymore!"

Erming is simple-minded, not truly brainless. After being reminded by Daming, he immediately realized what was going on.

It abruptly turned its head, its eyes flashing like lightning as it stared directly at the figure not far away, cross-legged and absorbing spirit rings: 'These are all clones of this spirit master; he's stalling for time!'

If being tricked by a few Soul Masters brought Er Ming 10 points of anger, then realizing that he was just being tricked by You Chen's remotely controlled clone, Er Ming's anger level soared to 100 points!

"I'm going to kill you!"

The Titan Ape's body suddenly swelled up another size.

It completely ignored the attacks of the several clones, its knees slightly bent, and its two thick thighs, as strong as pillars supporting the sky, sank deeply into the ground.

With a leap, after gathering its strength, it instantly burst forth at several times the speed of sound, rushing towards You Chen with a thunderous roar that shattered the sound barrier.

However, at this very moment.

One of the clones quietly took out a long black hair from its storage soul tool, raised it high, and glanced at the direction where Da Ming was rushing over.

Even though it was a long distance that would take the Ming Dynasty several minutes to reach, the Ming Dynasty still had the illusion that they were meeting each other's gazes across the distance.

But at this moment, Da Ming's gaze was drawn to the long black hair raised by his clone, and his pupils shrank instantly. He transmitted his voice to Er Ming with great urgency.

"No! Erming! Stop! Stop right now!"

Erming, who was in a fit of rage, regained some clarity upon hearing this inexplicable telepathic transmission. Looking at the man right in front of him, so close at hand, he did indeed waver.

In its heart, its elder brother's words were never wrong.

Even if a disagreement arises temporarily, it will be proven later that it was the other way around.

Erming always trusted and obeyed Daming's words without question.

However, the speed and power it unleashed in its rage were too fast and too strong, and the time to stop was exceptionally short.

With less than a fraction of a second of hesitation, Erming missed his chance to back down.

Although it managed to reduce its strength and slightly twist its body, its mountain-like back still pressed down on You Chen with an incredibly terrifying impact.

Da Ming witnessed this scene from afar, his two bull-like eyes wide open to the limit.

boom!

The earth is shaking and the mountains are shaking.

Erming's mountain-like body finally crashed solidly into You Chen.

Da Ming: "..."

He remained silent for a long time, but still made great efforts to get here.

At the same time, he received a slightly aggrieved voice from Erming through the mental connection: "Big brother, um... what's going on? Why did you suddenly tell me to stop?"

After a long silence and a few seconds of internal struggle, Da Ming finally sighed and replied telepathically, "He... that human soul master has Sister Xiao Wu's hair."

Another earthquake shook the ground.

Erming hurriedly sat up, and after a long pause, he replied to Daming, "Brother, he... he's not dead yet! Should I tie him up now or what?"

Da Ming was speechless.

Although he wasn't dead, You Chen was clearly severely injured.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Da Ming himself wouldn't have believed that this human soul master had only suffered severe injuries after withstanding Er Ming's violent impact.

Although his muscles were torn and his blood was surging, he did not die in the end; he was only severely injured, not in a critical or dying state.

The Ming Dynasty was deeply shocked. Perhaps this was also a factor that prevented it from providing an answer immediately.

When Erming came over, You Chen actually had a chance to dodge.

But this would undoubtedly interrupt the refining of the spirit ring and forcibly break free from the state of absorbing the spirit ring.

Even You Chen didn't react immediately to Er Ming's quick action.

Sometimes, no matter how much you plan, it can't outweigh a momentary lapse in judgment from a simpleton.

Even if he took out Xiaowu's hair, it was still a second too late.

You Chen had to admit that for a moment, he felt a little flustered.

If a normal Soul Master saw a mountain collapsing and crashing into their face, they would probably have only two reactions: either be too scared to move or run away immediately.

But You Chen is neither of those.

After a moment of panic, You Chen regained his clear thinking.

No matter how fast Erming is, due to the distance, Youchen is capable of activating his accelerated soul bone skill to escape Erming's attack range after suffering the backlash of the failed advancement, but Youchen is unwilling to accept such a loss.

With his ruthless mind, he made precise calculations in an instant, analyzing that his physique, which was among the top tier of Super Douluo, could withstand this attack.

As long as one can maintain mental clarity, one will still be able to absorb the spirit ring.

The reason is simple: a 100,000-year-old soul ring is far from the limit that You Chen's eighth soul ring can withstand in his lifetime.

Even after suffering severe injuries and experiencing a significant decline in his condition, he was still on the verge of absorbing this spirit ring.

If this were a ferocious beast spirit ring, You Chen would definitely not be able to maintain the state of absorbing the spirit ring after being hit by Er Ming, and would directly be killed by the backlash of the spirit ring.

And the final outcome was exactly as You Chen had calculated.

He was seriously injured, but not on the verge of death; he even had the strength to fight.

In that ruthless state, comparable to a machine, pushing one's spirit to its limits, You Chen unknowingly touched upon the realm of a clear and still mind.

The strength of his mental power quietly jumped up a small step, reaching the mid-stage of the Spirit Realm.

then……

You Chen opened his eyes.

His face was covered in blood, yet You Chen's eyes were clear, as if the blood was merely paint.

Two minutes after suffering a severe blow, You Chen finally finished absorbing the spirit ring and activated its healing spirit skill immediately.

In the distance, Da Ming, who was sending a telepathic message to Er Ming to calm him down, suddenly changed his expression again: "Er Ming, be careful!"

Erming had already sensed the fluctuations after Youchen used his soul skill and realized that Youchen had awakened, but it was still a step too late.

"You really hit me hard, Titan Ape."

A emotionless voice came from behind it, and the next moment, a punch imbued with stardust power slammed into Erming's back.

That was precisely the spot where Erming was pressing down on Youchen.

boom!

With this punch, You Chen didn't hold back at all, and even extravagantly activated the fourth soul skill of his second incarnation, Emperor Golden Body, just for the power boost.

Therefore, the power of this punch reached the peak level of a Super Douluo, sending the mountain-like Erming flying.

Can you imagine it?

The image shows a small mountain, several meters high, flying in mid-air.

The sound of Erming flying backwards and crashing into countless ancient trees, some hundreds of meters tall, was as magnificent and powerful as a magnitude 10 earthquake.

boom!

Amidst the violent earthquake, Erming finally crashed to the ground.

"roar!"

Amidst the agonizing screams, Erming stood up again, his eyes reddening.

Even with the physique of a Titan Ape, such a blow caused serious internal injuries, and Erming now felt his internal organs shaking.

But at that moment, the Azure Bull Python finally arrived at the scene.

"As expected of you, Azure Bull Python."

Before Da Ming could question Xiao Wu about her hair, You Chen smiled and said, "That foolish Titan Ape didn't realize those were just my clones, but you noticed the clues from that distance. I must say, that was my mistake. If I weren't still in relatively good health, I might really be dead here today."

The reason why Erming hit him like that was not only because Erming was too quick to act, but also because he miscalculated Daming's eyesight and judgment.

You Chen didn't expect that both Ju Gui and the others only discovered the truth about the clone after damaging it, while Da Ming, who was so far away, had already figured out the truth about the clone.

Therefore, although it is not explicitly stated in the original work, this Azure Bull Python's attainment in spiritual power is definitely not low. Even if it has not reached the Spirit Domain Realm, it has probably reached the peak of the Spirit Abyss Realm.

Well, judging from the fact that its soul bone skill "Azure Slowing Claw" determines the duration of the slowing effect based on the strength of the attacker's mental power, the Azure Bull Python's slowing field may act on both the mental and physical fields simultaneously.

Therefore, it is not so surprising that the Ming Dynasty possesses such high spiritual attainments, or rather, that it has a soul beast with spiritual attributes.

In the realm of the mind, it refers to the innate ability to slow down or regulate the perception of speed and changes in physical speed...

"Hmm? ...It seems I should increase the weight given to the Azure Bull Python as a candidate for the seventh ring. If by then I haven't evolved my martial soul again, perhaps I can rely on the Azure Bull Python's slowing domain to comprehend a relative acceleration realm."

A glint flashed in You Chen's eyes as he silently pondered.

In fact, after his martial soul evolved, Da Ming had always been on his list of potential soul ring candidates, but now he stands out even more.

Unaware that he had been silently added to the list of potential soul ring candidates, Da Ming showed no intention of responding to You Chen's words. His massive bull head lowered, and he said in a deep voice, "Human, why do you have that hair, and why did you show it to me at that time!"

You Chen's possession of Xiao Wu's hair was already enough to warrant the Ming Dynasty's utmost attention, but the fact that You Chen would deliberately show Xiao Wu's hair to them was even more noteworthy!

Because this could very well mean that... You Chen has already captured Xiao Wu and forced her to reveal their relationship!

This is why Da Ming stopped Er Ming.

The worst-case scenario, where Xiao Wu has already been hunted down, goes without saying; the Ming Dynasty didn't even want to think about it.

If this worst-case scenario were to happen, and Erming were to kill Youchen, they wouldn't even know where Xiaowu was, let alone be able to rescue her!

When Erming heard Daming questioning Youchen, he immediately realized what was going on.

When a "simp" is showing concern for a goddess, his mind often works so fast that even his friends can hardly understand it.

That's how Erming is.

After Da Ming pointed it out, it now fully realized the problem.

"Kid, tell me where Sister Xiaowu is! But if you say anything unpleasant, my brother and I will tear your mouth apart right now! Be prepared!"

Erming clenched his fists, forcing himself not to smash them down, but instead let out a deafening roar at You Chen.

Looking at the two turtle-like men... no, turtle-like beasts, You Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Human! What are you laughing at! Shut up!"

Erming didn't know what Youchen was laughing at, but it felt a strong sense of unease from Youchen's laughter.

"Er Ming!"

Da Ming reprimanded Er Ming, then narrowed his eyes slightly and said to You Chen, "Humans, our patience is limited. Since you didn't continue fighting after that punch, you must not want to fight us anymore, but have something to say!"

"You're quite clever."

You Chen glanced at Da Ming sideways, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Don't worry, the reality is a little different from what you imagine."

He pulled out a soul tool with video recording capabilities and started playing it under the wary gazes of Da Ming and Er Ming.

"Take me with you too."

The sound and the visuals were synchronized. Upon hearing the sound and seeing the visuals, both Da Ming and Er Ming's beast faces froze.

The video playing was of Xiao Wu, her face full of hope, clutching You Chen's arm and pleading with him to take her away from Notting City.

biu——.

You Chen pressed the button to end the playback and retrieved the soul tool.

"etc!"

Erming made the gesture of Erkang, as if he only wanted to see Xiaowu's face and smile one more time, even if she showed the same expression to other men.

Da Ming asked with a complicated expression, "Who... exactly are you? Did Xiao Wu herself tell you about our relationship with her?"

Although the man in the picture is dressed differently from the man in front of him, they are clearly the same person.

As for the suspicion that the image was fake? Although the image is indeed real, the Ming Dynasty is clearly not smart enough to consider the possibility that images can be faked.

Just like many people don't know or believe that scammers can use AI to simulate the appearance of someone you know during a video call.

In particular, the fleeting, complex, and vivid expression on Xiao Wu's face made Da Ming completely believe that she was a real person, and he would not have any doubts at all.

"It's just simple reasoning."

You Chen silently took out a pair of glasses, put them on, and gently pushed them up, saying, "I met Xiao Wu in a town on the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. As my cultivation improved, after discovering that she was a 100,000-year-old soul beast, based on the current information on 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, it wasn't difficult to deduce that you two were connected. More importantly, just now, in order to save my life, I naturally did everything I could. To grasp at the last straw, I would instinctively want to believe and try any possibility."

Da Ming nodded, completely agreeing with this statement.

After all, it couldn't possibly imagine that someone could calmly think and analyze, or even make meticulous calculations, in such a situation.

This kind of thing is beyond the comprehension of most people in this world, let alone soul beasts.

It is a mysterious realm that only You Chen, who is undoubtedly number one in the world in terms of spiritual talent and potential, could possibly reach.

"So, in the end, it's actually our side that's exposed?"

Da Ming gazed intently at You Chen and asked, "Human, how is Sister Xiao Wu doing now?"

You Chen chuckled and spread his hands, saying, "Didn't you see it yourself? I didn't take her with me. It's been several years since we parted ways in Notting City. I have my own things to do. How would I know how she's been doing?"

Seeing You Chen's appearance, Er Ming instantly labeled him a heartless scumbag who dumped his girlfriend. Enraged, he glared at him and grumbled, "Kid, don't think you can get away with this! Even if you're connected to Sister Xiao Wu, it doesn't cover up your previous wanton slaughter of soul beasts!"

Erming was indeed angry, but how could the deaths of his underlings compare to the news of Sister Xiaowu?

He was merely using this as an excuse to threaten You Chen and vent his anger towards him!

What one desires but cannot obtain is discarded by the other party like worn-out shoes...

How it wished it were itself that was being pulled and persuaded to stay by Sister Xiaowu!

How could this not infuriate Erming!

However, You Chen just looked at Er Ming with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot and said, "Soul beasts and humans are inherently hostile to each other. What's so strange about me killing soul beasts? Soul masters hunting soul beasts and soul beasts hunting soul masters is a matter of course."

Erming's blood boiled, and he roared, "So, you think the same way about Sister Xiaowu?! I knew it! I knew it! You inherently evil human soul master, I'll personally kill you right here!"

You Chen's face showed even more sympathy: "Once a soul beast takes human form, it belongs to us humans and there is no longer any reproductive isolation between them and humans. After reaching the seventh ring, it is completely no different from a human soul master. Even if someone wants to use the righteous cause of killing soul beasts to hunt down the soul rings and soul bones of transformed soul beasts, that is just a pretext for killing for treasure and fighting for interests. But you two, as soul beasts, are still siding with your companions who have already joined the human camp. Aren't you being a bit too nosy? Whether in terms of race or lifespan, you are already completely different beings."

This is a lie. Although soul beasts are not reproductively isolated from humans after transforming, they still retain their soul beast bloodline and pass it on to their offspring. This is why Xiao Wu feels an innate affinity for Tang San.

But Da Ming and Er Ming knew nothing of these things. Upon hearing this, they were both shocked.

They don't quite understand things like race and reproductive isolation, but they can immediately grasp the difference in lifespan.

A life form with a lifespan of only a hundred years, or at most a few hundred years, is naturally worlds apart from those that have survived the tribulation and can live for at least another hundred thousand years.

The 149 Emperor's Golden Body skill, which could be used 5 times a day, felt even more overpowered than the Ferocious Beast Soul Ring. It should be nerfed to 3 times a day.

(End of this chapter)