Douluo Continent: The Underworld Emperor Halosa Lets Three Fly

Chapter 254 Before the Battle (Three-in-One)

Gu Yuena's majestic voice and boundless divine power, announcing the birth of the new Dragon God, were like a star cast into a calm lake, and the ripples it caused were radiating outward from Tianlong Star to the entire Longma Galaxy.

The first to bear the brunt were naturally Di Tian and Zi Ji, who always kept their lord in their hearts.

Almost the instant the stone gate opened and the Dragon God's might was unleashed without reservation, two streams of light, different in color but equally swift, tore through the sky and descended upon the entrance to the cave at a speed that almost surpassed the limits of space.

As the light faded, the figures of Di Tian and Zi Ji were revealed. Di Tian was still wearing the same dark gold dragon-patterned armor, his resolute face slightly flushed with excitement, and his sharp golden vertical pupils were now filled with indescribable ecstasy, awe, and submission.

Zi Ji followed closely behind, her beautiful face also filled with excitement, her amethyst-like eyes fixed on the peerless figure slowly emerging from the chaotic divine light.

Without any hesitation, when they were still a hundred meters away from Gu Yuena, the two knelt down on one knee at the same time and bowed their proud heads deeply.

Di Tian's voice trembled slightly, a barely perceptible tremor from his overwhelming emotion, yet it remained as resonant as a bell: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on ascending to the throne of the Dragon God! The glory of the Dragon Clan will forever shine upon the starry sea!"

Zi Ji's voice was even clearer and more resonant, filled with genuine excitement: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on becoming the Supreme Dragon God! We are willing to follow Your Majesty forever, to conquer the world!"

Gu Yuena stepped out of the cave, her chaotic eyes calmly sweeping over the two capable subordinates kneeling on the ground.

After enduring the dangers and hardships of a thousand-year seclusion, she finally emerged victorious. Feeling the unified and effortless power of the Dragon God within her, she was in a very good mood.

Especially when they saw that the auras on Di Tian and Zi Ji were significantly more solid and refined than they had been a thousand years ago, they nodded slightly.

Her gaze swept past the two of them, looking towards the distant horizon. Above Tianlong Star, countless giant dragons coiled and danced, emitting deafening roars; on the earth, various dragon-blooded creatures prostrated themselves and growled softly.

The entire planet was enveloped in an atmosphere of piety, fervor, and pride. Further away, through her divine sense, she could "see" similar scenes of worship unfolding on Pegasus Star and other star systems controlled by the dragon race.

A mixed power of faith emanated from it, the purity belonging to the dragon race and the impurities of other races.

"Get up." Gu Yuena's cool voice rang out, carrying a hint of satisfaction. "Di Tian, ​​during the time I was in seclusion, you took charge of the Dragon Clan's affairs. Now it seems that the clan has grown stronger and new blood has emerged. You have done a good job."

Upon receiving the Lord's personal praise, Di Tian felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He stood up, still bowing slightly, and respectfully replied, "Sharing the Lord's burdens and contributing to the revival of the Dragon Clan is Di Tian's duty, and I dare not claim credit. It is all due to the Lord's profound blessings and guidance in our direction."

Gu Yuena's gaze swept over the newly born dragons in the distance, jubilant in the dragon energy, their aura pure and powerful. These were clearly descendants of the ancient dragon bloodline she had recreated using the Dragon God Core.

A faint smile curved her lips, and she extended her slender finger, gently tapping the air.

In an instant, two strands of condensed, almost tangible, chaotic light, radiating supreme dragon might and profound laws, separated from her fingertips.

One slightly larger strand, as if possessing a spirit, lightly entered Di Tian's brow; the other slightly smaller strand imprinted itself on Zi Ji's brow.

The moment the chaotic light entered his body, Di Tian's body trembled violently! He felt a warm and vast power instantly flow through his limbs and bones, merging into the depths of his dragon soul's origin.

It wasn't a direct infusion of power, but rather a high-level enlightenment of laws and purification of bloodline! The bottleneck that had kept him trapped at the peak of a first-level god for many years was now showing signs of loosening! More importantly, his understanding of darkness, power, and even a trace of the Dragon God's laws had become clearer than ever before!

This is the Dragon God's original blessing! It's an immense opportunity that could drive any god-level dragon mad!

Murasaki felt the same way; both of them simultaneously showed immense joy and gratitude, bowing again and saying, "Thank you for your grace, my lord!"

Gu Yuena waved her hand slightly, indicating that there was no need for formalities. Her gaze swept over the many dragons who had gathered around because they sensed the aura of the Dragon God, but dared not get too close and only looked on with reverence from afar, and she said calmly, "Let them all disperse and go about their duties."

"Yes!" Di Tian immediately accepted the order, and an invisible dragon's might spread out, carrying the Dragon God's decree.

Soon, the dragons who had gathered around retreated respectfully like a tide, still excited but orderly.

After the other miscellaneous dragons dispersed, only Gu Yuena, Di Tian, ​​and Zi Ji remained in the arena.

Gu Yuena looked at Di Tian and noticed that the hesitant look on his face had not completely faded. Instead, he seemed even more conflicted after his excitement, as if he had some unspeakable question.

"Di Tian, ​​is there anything else?" Gu Yuena asked directly. "There's no need to hide anything from me."

Di Tian took a deep breath, seemingly organizing his thoughts, but finally mustered his courage and cautiously spoke: "My lord, your strength—please forgive my impertinence, since you have already attained the position of Dragon God, why—why does it seem to me that you are still at the peak of the God King level? I was fortunate enough to experience the supreme divine might of the first Dragon God, which was—that was a great existence that surpassed the God King and transcended all realms."

This was his greatest source of confusion. His lord had successfully merged with the origin and announced the return of the Dragon God. This pressure was indeed far greater than that of the previous Silver Dragon King, as vast as the starry sea, causing him to tremble and submit from the depths of his soul.

But compared to the first Dragon God deep in his memory, whose mere wisp of aura was enough to cause the collapse of all worlds and rewrite the laws, it seems that he still lacks a fundamental transformation.

He worried that something might have gone wrong during the integration process, or that the Lord had paid some price for stability.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's chaotic eyes flashed with understanding, showing no displeasure at being offended, but rather a calmness that came from knowing the ways of the world.

She had anticipated this question.

"Your perception is correct." Gu Yuena's voice remained cold, yet carried an undeniable certainty. "The Father God's fundamental laws do indeed have flaws. That instability and madness originating from the beginning of creation, while bringing power beyond reason, is also like a leech, the root cause of the Father God's eventual soul splitting and the decline of the dragon race."

She raised her hand, a wisp of chaotic energy swirling in her palm like a docile dragon. "During the fusion process, I have completely eliminated that unstable impurity," or rather, that flaw in the law destined to lead to madness.

"Only by giving up something can you gain something." Gu Yuena looked at Di Tian, ​​her eyes deep. "Losing that portion of the potentially dangerous power has brought me unprecedented stability and control. My soul and origin are now perfectly integrated, with no more worries about separation."

"While I may not yet have reached the level of absolute dominance beyond that of a God-King during my father's peak in terms of pure power, my foundation is far more solid than it was back then."

She paused slightly, then spoke with a powerful confidence: "Moreover, surpassing the realm of God-King is not an unattainable goal. With the hidden dangers eliminated, the path ahead is actually clearer. Given time, I am confident that I will truly ascend to that realm in perfect form."

Upon hearing this, Di Tian felt a sudden sense of relief, all his worries vanished, and he was replaced by deep admiration for his lord's wisdom and decisiveness.

So that's how it is! It's not that His Majesty failed to achieve it, but rather that he chose a more secure path with greater potential!

Gu Yuena seemed to have thought of something, a rare hint of solemnity flashing across her chaotic eyes, but it was quickly replaced by arrogance: "As for the Douluo God Realm—hmph, those false gods, if it weren't for the authority left by the Father God and that sword, what would they be worth?"

Although she didn't say it explicitly, Di Tian instantly understood that his master was referring to the Sword of Judgment of the Three Realms!

It's not a real sword.

It is a supreme divine skill jointly wielded by the five supreme gods of the Douluo God Realm (Shura, Destruction, Life, Goodness, and Evil). Legend has it that it possesses the power to judge all gods and was one of the keys to severely injuring the first Dragon God.

"Now that my divine body and soul are perfect and flawless, and my laws are stable, the Sword of Judgment of the Three Realms—hmph, it won't be so easy to cut it down as it did back then."

Gu Yuena's tone carried a hint of cold confidence. She looked down on the gods of the Douluo God Realm, but she always maintained a degree of vigilance towards this ultimate creation that combined the five supreme divine laws. And now, she was confident that she possessed the means to contend with it.

Upon hearing this, the last trace of gloom in Di Tian's heart vanished completely, replaced by boundless joy. His lord had not only succeeded, but had chosen a brighter path, even unafraid of the legendary Sword of Judgment! The future of the Dragon Clan was bright!

Just as Gu Yuena emerged from seclusion and the entire Dragon Horse Galaxy rejoiced, in the shadows of a desolate asteroid belt on the edge of the galaxy, Harosa and Elex had already reunited.

Gu Yuena's declaration and the undisguised dragon god's aura that erupted from her were as conspicuous as a beacon lit in the darkness.

Harosa and Electrox reacted almost immediately, abandoning their respective reconnaissance and quickly and silently returning to the temporary secret base according to the pre-set emergency plan.

Inside the core of an asteroid whose interior had been hollowed out and protected by multiple layers of isolation and concealment barriers, two god-kings and their respective small groups of elite subordinate gods gathered.

The atmosphere was slightly heavy. Although no one was panicked, the formal announcement of a peak God-King was enough to make any rational force take it seriously.

"Old Yi, tell me about the situation on your end." Harosa spoke first, his voice calm and unwavering, as if the dragon god's oppressive aura that had shaken the galaxy had had no effect on him whatsoever.

Electrox's soul fire flickered steadily in his eye sockets as he swung the Staff of Eternity, projecting a simplified star map in the air drawn by his divine sense, highlighting several key areas.

"Fellow Daoist, I am mainly responsible for exploring the vast star field beyond the Gemini stars." Ilex's hoarse voice slowly sounded. "From the initial exploration, apart from the core area which has been firmly controlled by the Dragon Clan, there are three races on the outer perimeter that are of decent strength and may pose some threat to us. The rest are not worth worrying about."

He pointed to a point of light on the star map: "First, the Tianhe Clan. The individual combat strength of this clan is mediocre, and there seems to be no god-level powerhouse in the clan. However, they have taken a different path and developed a unique technological civilization on a large scale."

"Its technological strength should not be underestimated. Judging from the scattered energy signals captured and the observed remnants of creation, in some aspects, especially in the fields of mass destruction and defense, it is probably no less than the soul guidance technology developed under the leadership of Deng Fengqiao, and may even surpass it in some specific directions."

Deng Fengqiao, standing in the crowd, had a strange expression. He felt that Elder Yi did not have a deep understanding of his soul guidance technology and had not kept his powerful skills hidden. How could the Tianhe Clan's technology possibly surpass his? Would he have been a soul guidance god for nothing?

The same applies to gods who also belong to the Soul Guidance faction.

Harosa chuckled upon hearing this, clearly not believing that the old man was researching his own magic.

Then, he pointed to another point of light: "Secondly, the Sky-Soaring Clan. This clan is renowned for its monopoly on a rare resource called Sky Source Crystal. Their appearance—is somewhat peculiar. They resemble humans in build, but have enormous heads, long lower limbs, and most importantly, multiple arms. It seems the number of arms is directly related to their strength; a Sky-Soaring Clan member with eight arms is equivalent to possessing god-level combat power."

"Their mastery of space technology is extremely advanced; they are capable of creating and using a treasure called 'Void Source Crystal' for ultra-long-distance spatial teleportation and opening stable spatial channels. I believe that if the Dragon Clan effectively utilizes this powerful spatial projection capability, it will be a significant problem in war."

Finally, he pointed to the third, and also the largest, area of ​​light: "Thirdly, the Mantis Clan. This clan is a veritable war machine, most adept at swarm attacks. They are born with sharp, scythe-like forelimbs, making them extremely aggressive, and they are naturally fond of fighting, fearless of death. The Mantis Clan has an extremely large population base, capable of deploying millions of warriors in a swarm tactic. However, their weakness lies in the slow cultivation of their divine sense, resulting in a relatively low proportion of god-level powerhouses and a lack of high-end combat power."

After giving a brief report, Electrox summarized, "That's the general situation. Although these three races each have their own characteristics, individually they cannot pose a substantial threat to my Samsara God Realm. The key is whether they have completely submitted to the Dragon Clan and what role they will play in future conflicts."

Harosa listened quietly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrest of the throne, before suddenly asking, "No trace of the Eight-Armed Demon Clan has been found?"

In his fragmented memories spanning time and space, the Eight-Armed Demon Clan is an extremely distinct and powerful symbol in the Dragon-Horse Galaxy.

They were inherently warlike, their fighting style insane and brutal, even resorting to self-destruction to destroy their very essence and perish with their enemies. They were once the most powerful race in the galaxy. Even after being suppressed by the dragons, they likely still possessed no fewer than ten god-level powerhouses. It's highly unusual that such a powerful race was completely omitted from Elex's report.

Electrox shook his skull to confirm, "No. I searched specifically and found no settlements or signs of activity of the Eight-Armed Demon Clan. However, from the fragments of memories captured from some low-level dragon-blooded creatures, I learned that the Eight-Armed Demon Clan seemed to have been wiped out a long time ago for angering the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, and their bloodline was severed."

"Offended?" Harosa's lips curled into a knowing, cold smile. "It's probably more than just offending someone."

He understood the key point almost instantly. The unique destructive bloodline of the Eight-Armed Demon Clan most likely originated from the fragments of the Destruction God King's essence that had fallen into this realm!

Gu Yuena harbored deep hatred for the old gods of the Douluo God Realm, so how could she let go of this destructive law that came to her doorstep and was of the same origin and kind?

Whether for revenge or to absorb this power to improve herself, she could not allow the Eight-Armed Demon Clan to continue to exist. The so-called "offense" was nothing more than a grand-sounding excuse for external propaganda.

"It seems she not only devoured the destructive essence of the Eight-Armed Demon Clan, but probably didn't even spare the unique life core of the Twin Stars, Long Tianyang."

Harosa muttered to himself, his eyes deep, "No wonder the dragon energy in this Dragon Horse Galaxy is far more permeated than expected, and Gu Yuena's strength has also increased so much—it turns out that she almost devoured the core essence of an entire advanced star system to nourish herself and the dragon race."

Electrolux remained silent, processing the information revealed in Harossa's words. This Silver Dragon King's methods were indeed decisive and ruthless, quite reminiscent of—well, of their God-King.

After Electrolux finished reporting his findings, Harosa began to share his reconnaissance results regarding the core of the Dragonhorse Galaxy—the Dragonhorse Gemini.

"The situation on Gemini is more complicated than on the outer perimeter, and their strength is also greater." Harosa's gaze swept over the two most dazzling points of light on the star map. "Tianlong Star is now the main base of the Douluo Dragon Clan. In addition to the well-known Di Tian, ​​Zi Ji, and others, I have also sensed a large number of pure-blooded dragons."

His tone was slightly somber: "Although most of them are still in their infancy or growth stage and not very strong, their bloodlines are extremely pure and ancient. They are obviously ancient dragons that Gu Yuena recreated using the Dragon God Core. This is not good news for us, meaning that the dragon race's potential and reserve of high-end combat power far exceed our previous estimates."

"Regarding specific god-level combat power," Harosa continued calmly, "on Tianlong Star, there are twenty-five gods who clearly possess godhood and whose auras are stable. This includes Di Tian, ​​a peak first-level god; Zi Ji, a first-level god; and another one whose dragon aura soars to the sky, seemingly ascended from a native dragon-blooded creature, also at the first-level god level. The remaining twenty-two are all second- or third-level gods, not worth worrying about. Of course, this number does not include those who may be hidden, such as the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python (Da Ming Er Ming). Since they followed us here, they must have already obtained godhood, but I did not directly investigate their specific locations and levels this time."

"Over on Pegasus," Harosa turned his gaze to another planet, "there are even more gods, thirty-six in total. However, their quality is generally low; most are third-level gods, only about a third have reached the level of second-level gods, and there don't seem to be any first-level gods at all."

He concluded, "Overall, the Dragon Horse Galaxy currently has sixty-one publicly known god-level combatants, excluding Gu Yuena. Adding Gu Yuena, a newly promoted peak god-king in perfect condition—this power, if placed in the past, would have been enough to confront the Douluo God Realm head-on before it was swept away."

He was naturally referring to the Douluo God Realm during the period when its foundation was damaged.

After listening, Electrolux remained silent for a long time, seemingly conducting simple calculations in his mind. After a long while, his hoarse voice rang out again, carrying a calm judgment based on absolute strength: "Leaving aside the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, based solely on the enemy's god-level combat power that we have currently detected—fellow Daoist, even if you and I do not take action, the subordinate gods accompanying us from the Samsara God Realm are enough to easily sweep through the entire Dragon Horse Star System."

This is not arrogance, but a comparison based on facts. The elite forces of the Samsara God Realm that have gone on this expedition include eighteen first-level gods! Perhaps in a one-on-one fight, no one is a match for Di Tian, ​​a peak first-level god, but the war in the God Realm has never been a duel between knights.

The combined forces of eighteen first-level gods, along with a battle formation composed of numerous second- and third-level gods, are enough to create an overwhelming advantage.

No matter how strong Di Tian is, he cannot possibly withstand an attack from several beings of the same level at the same time. Moreover, the subordinate gods of the Samsara God Realm are elites selected through rigorous examinations and survival of the fittest, possessing extremely high combat abilities and teamwork.

Harosa nodded slightly, agreeing with Electrox's assessment. This was also his conclusion. Faced with an overwhelming numerical and qualitative advantage, the defensive capabilities currently displayed by the Dragon Horse Galaxy did indeed seem somewhat inadequate.

"However," Harosa's tone shifted, his eyes sharpening, "Gu Yuena is unavoidable. A peak God-King level being, especially a supreme deity like the Dragon God known for her combat prowess, is enough to turn the tide of the entire battle. She alone can restrain or even defeat several of our God-King level warriors."

Electrolux looked at Harossa, his soul fire burning quietly: "Fellow Daoist, are you confident in facing this newly ascended Dragon God?"

He knew that Harosa was a mid-level God-King with profound knowledge and unique laws, but facing a peak God-King in perfect condition with equally profound knowledge, the outcome was uncertain.

A cryptic expression crossed Harosa's face; it wasn't fear, but rather the excitement and curiosity of encountering a worthy opponent.

He shook his head slightly, his tone calm yet filled with powerful confidence: "How would you know if you haven't actually fought one? I've never faced an opponent at the peak of the God King level."

He paused, seemingly puzzled by Gu Yuena's level of strength: "She was born at the peak of the God-King realm. Even in her prime as the Silver Dragon King, she had already reached this level. Now, having fused with the Golden Dragon King's origin, known for its violent power, her energy level should have undergone a huge leap—yet she remains at the peak of the God-King realm, unlike the first Dragon God who stepped into a realm beyond the God-King."

Harosa's gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, looking towards the direction of Tianlong Star, and he murmured to himself, "Tell me, why isn't she a god-king?"

Electrox shook his skull, indicating his inability to comprehend such mysteries concerning supreme bloodlines and origins: "How would I know?"

Upon hearing this, Harosa's eyes flashed slightly with the divine runes of Samsara, indicating that there was a problem with her laws and that she could not reach the pinnacle. She stopped dwelling on this.

He withdrew his self-illumination and returned to a state of calm and stillness.

"In any case, we have obtained preliminary intelligence. The next step is to formulate a concrete action plan. Whether to fight, make peace, gradually erode the enemy, or strike with lightning speed—all these require careful consideration."

Harosa's voice regained its usual calm and authority. "Pass down the order: all units must maintain the highest level of stealth. No action is permitted without my command. We need more detailed intelligence, especially regarding Gu Yuena, the new Dragon God—her exact strength limits."

"Yes," Electrolux replied solemnly.

The hidden stronghold fell silent once more, with only the silent turning of the stars outside. A massive storm, potentially engulfing the entire Dragon Horse Galaxy, was quietly brewing beneath this seemingly calm undercurrent.

Two god-kings from another realm and a newly born native dragon god, their wills are about to collide in this vast starry sky, sparking a flame that will determine countless destinies.