Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

As Ye Qi'an stepped out of the Sea God Pavilion, his gaze immediately turned towards the direction of the Sea God Lake. He happened to see Gu Yuena walking on the ice. Upon seeing the hickey on the person's neck, Ye Qi'an's lips curled up slightly.

Gu Yuena approached Ye Qi'an and saw the smile on his face. She was slightly taken aback, and then a faint blush rose on her cheeks.

"What are you laughing at?" Gu Yuena asked softly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible shyness.

Ye Qi'an's eyes held a hint of teasing. "Nothing much, I just saw some interesting things."

Gu Yuena naturally understood what Ye Qi'an was talking about. She snorted softly and turned her head to the side, but her slightly reddened earlobes betrayed her current mood. A gentle breeze blew by, stirring the hair of the two of them.

"Na'er, you look so beautiful today," Ye Qi'an exclaimed sincerely.

Gu Yuena turned her head, her eyes sparkling. "Wasn't I pretty before?"

Ye Qi'an quickly waved his hand, "No, you've always been beautiful, but you're especially charming today."

Gu Yuena's lips curled up slightly. "Glib and smooth-talking."

Ye Qi'an chuckled, his gaze falling on the hickey on Gu Yuena's neck, and said, "I'm telling the truth."

Gu Yuena noticed his gaze and gently covered her neck, her blush deepening. "It's on my neck, and it's all because of you."

Ye Qian leaned closer to Gu Yuena and whispered in her ear, "Didn't you also contribute to this? The effects of the Dragon Nature Grass are truly remarkable, considering it lasted all night..."

"You still dare to talk!" Gu Yuena gently pushed Ye Qi'an, her eyes filled with a mixture of shyness and reproach.

Ye Qian grasped Gu Yuena's hand, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. But, Na'er, we'll have many more nights like this in the future."

Gu Yuena glared at Ye Qi'an. "You wish."

Ye Qi'an reached out and put his arm around Gu Yuena's waist, gently pulling her closer to him before kissing her lips.

Gu Yuena trembled slightly, but did not resist, letting the gentle yet passionate kiss spread.

"With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?" Ye Qi'an murmured softly, his eyes filled with tenderness and contentment.

Gu Yuena tilted her head slightly and looked at Ye Qi'an, saying, "You should be secretly happy."

"Where is Xi Yao?" Ye Qi'an asked.

"They should still be verifying your identity. Once that's confirmed, you'll be able to enter the inner courtyard," Gu Yuena said after thinking for a moment.

Reporting for Inner Court students doesn't take place within the Inner Court, but rather in the Outer Court. After all, only students whose identities have been confirmed can be brought into the Inner Court.

"Let's go take a look," Ye Qian nodded and said.

The two of them naturally didn't need any ferry, since the frozen Poseidon Lake from last night was still very solid. They stepped on the ice and crossed the lake in no time.

Gu Yuena had brought Ye Xiyao to the registration point for new students in the inner academy before. She then led Ye Qi'an directly to the senior teaching building of the outer academy and headed straight for a large classroom on the first floor. It was during class time, and the outer academy was very quiet. Most of the students were in class inside the academy, but some were still outside.

At this moment, a class is conducting a practical Soul Master combat training session in Shrek Square.

When Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena walked by hand in hand, the students, whose average age was only twelve or thirteen, stared wide-eyed.

"That silver-haired senior is so pretty! Look!"

"Why are they holding hands? They must be upperclassmen."

"That senior is so handsome, and their hair color is really nice too."

……

Ye Qi'an naturally heard the whispers and couldn't help but chuckle, "It seems my Na'er is the center of attention wherever she goes."

Gu Yuena raised her chin slightly. "That's natural."

"Stop right there. I'm talking to you two." A deep, serious voice suddenly rang out.

The two looked up and saw a teacher, about fifty years old, standing in front of them, staring at them sternly.

"Teacher, what's the matter?" Ye Qi'an asked.

The male teacher pointed to their clasped hands and said in a deep voice, "What grade are you in? What class are you in? Look at you, what kind of behavior is this? This is an academy, is this how you set an example for the lower-grade students? What if you corrupt them? I will report this to the academic affairs office and have you punished."

"We are students from the inner academy. My name is Ye Qi'an, and this is Gu Yuena," Ye Qi'an said, nodding.

The teacher was slightly taken aback. Inner Academy students? It was rare to see Inner Academy students appearing in the Outer Academy, and seeing that these two had extraordinary bearing, his expression softened a little.

"Even inner court students shouldn't act so casually." The teacher still had a stern face, but his tone wasn't as harsh as before. "In the academy, you should abide by the academy's rules and regulations. Walking hand in hand like this outside is not a good example."

Gu Yuena frowned slightly, about to say something, when Ye Qian gently squeezed her hand, signaling her not to act impulsively.

"Teacher's reprimand is well-deserved," Ye Qi'an said respectfully. "We will pay attention in the future. However, I just came from the Sea God Pavilion and had some urgent matters to attend to, so I was momentarily negligent. I hope Teacher will forgive me."

Upon hearing the words "Sea God Pavilion," a hint of shock flashed in Zheng Zhan's eyes. Any inner court student who could emerge from the Sea God Pavilion was certainly no ordinary person. He coughed lightly, "In that case, let's let it go this time, but don't let it happen again. You all go and take care of your business."

Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena nodded slightly, then quickly left. The two soon arrived at the large classroom on the first floor of the senior teaching building of the Foreign Languages ​​Department, where they found Ye Xiyao filling out forms.

Upon seeing them, Ye Xiyao's face lit up with a happy smile: "Brother, Sister Nana."

Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena stepped forward and inquired about Ye Xiyao's situation. After confirming that everything was going smoothly, they prepared to take Ye Xiyao to the inner courtyard. On their way out of the outer courtyard, they attracted the attention of many students. However, having learned from their previous experience, they simply walked side by side and did not engage in any overly intimate behavior.

"Xi Yao, why don't we have a spar? After all, I don't know your strength yet," Ye Qi'an said.

Ye Xiyao's eyes lit up, and she readily agreed: "Okay, brother, I've been wanting to test my skills too."

The inner court students have a dedicated place to practice combat, so they don't need to go to the outer court. The inner court's combat practice area is located on a hill about 100 meters high on the east side of Poseidon Island.

The top of the hill appears to have been flattened, forming a roughly 100-meter-diameter, irregularly shaped flat area covered with thick but uneven granite.

When the three of them arrived at the inner courtyard's martial arts arena, there were already four people who had arrived before them. They all knew each other. Inside the arena, two people were sparring. To be precise, it should be described as one chasing and the other fleeing.

The two people currently sparring in the arena are Chu Qingtian and Wu Ming, who are like sworn enemies. After Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena left that day, following Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er, this couple naturally completed the final step of their lifelong union.

Standing on the sidelines watching the match were Wang Yan and Han Ruoruo. They watched Wu Ming and Chu Qingtian sparring, their faces occasionally showing smiles. When they looked at each other, their smiles would deepen, clearly indicating that they got along very well.

"Teacher Wang, Senior Han." Ye Qi'an walked at the front and greeted them.

Wang Yan and Han Ruoruo also saw the three of them and got up to greet them.

Han Ruoruo didn't react much, but Wang Yan's face felt hot. He had witnessed the whole process of him proposing to Han Ruoruo that day.

"What brings you here?" Wang Yan asked with a smile after a moment of slight embarrassment.

Ye Qi'an nodded and said, "It's my sister Ye Xiyao who's here. I wanted to test her skills, so I came to give her a demonstration."

On the other side, Wu Ming and Chu Qingtian stopped fighting when they saw them coming. Chu Qingtian was covered in sweat, but now he looked relieved and somewhat liberated. He walked over with Wu Ming.

Wu Ming laughed heartily, "Haha, is this going to be a sibling rivalry showdown? We're in for a treat!"

Chu Qingtian nodded in agreement, "Yes, the strength of new students is always something to look forward to."

Ye Xiyao took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "Brother, I'm ready."

Ye Qi'an said, "Okay, let's begin. Na'er, you can watch from the side."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly and stepped aside with the others. On the training ground, Ye Qi'an and Ye Xiyao stood facing each other, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Seeing that both sides had taken their positions, Wang Yan shouted "Start the match!" and Ye Xiyao moved.

A blinding golden light suddenly burst forth from her body. She stomped her left foot hard on the ground, and the earth seemed to be trampled by a giant dragon, producing a terrifying explosion.

Within a five-meter radius, the ground collapsed, and cracks spread for more than ten meters. With just this one step, Ye Xiyao's body shot out like a golden lightning bolt, so fast that everyone felt as if they were seeing things.

Wu Ming murmured, "Is this...is this even human? What level of power would it take to do that?! It's terrifying."

Chu Qingtian's voice even trembled slightly: "Yes! It's terrifying! When she exerted her power, she didn't even release her martial spirit!"

Wang Yan and Han Ruoruo were equally terrified. Even though Han Ruoruo's strength was at the level of a Soul Douluo, she could not reach such power without releasing her Martial Soul.

Faced with Ye Xiyao's swift attack, Ye Qi'an's eyes instantly became focused. He raised his hand and caught the incoming fist. The residual force of the attack caused the ground behind Ye Qi'an to crack inch by inch.

"First Soul Skill, Golden Dragon Armor-Piercing Strike!" Seeing that her fist had been caught, Ye Xiyao unleashed her first soul skill without hesitation.

A dazzling golden light burst forth from the fist, and a powerful force surged toward Ye Qi'an like a raging tide.

Ye Qi'an sensed this powerful force, his eyes narrowed, and he suddenly retreated, using the residual force of Ye Xiyao's attack to quickly move away.

"Golden Dragon Radiant Slash!"

Ye Xiyao's eyes narrowed, and a huge blade of light slashed forward. Wherever the blade passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Ye Qi'an looked at the rapidly approaching light blade with a calm smile, showing no sign of panic. He raised his hand and slightly clenched it, and a golden light condensed in his hand. With his movement, an energy ball quickly took shape. He gently pushed the energy ball, and it flew towards the light blade.

The energy ball and the golden light blade collided in mid-air with a loud bang. The powerful energy impact caused the surrounding air to vibrate violently. The light blade and the energy ball canceled each other out and dissipated in the air.

Ye Xiyao raised her right hand, and the Golden Dragon Spear appeared in her hand. A strong golden light enveloped her, and the shadow of a golden dragon flashed behind her and disappeared. Then, accompanied by a loud dragon roar, the Golden Dragon Spear transformed into a golden lightning bolt and was thrown straight at Ye Qi'an.

"Xi Yao, the Golden Dragon Spear was a gift from me. I understand its power better than you do. Now, brother will teach you a move. Golden Dragon Spear, come on!"

Ye Qi'an let out a low shout and stretched out his right hand to grab at the golden dragon spear in the air. The golden dragon spear, which was originally flying rapidly toward him, seemed to be pulled by something, and its speed gradually slowed down. Then it changed direction and flew toward Ye Qi'an.

Ye Xiyao stared wide-eyed at the scene, her face full of surprise. She hadn't expected her brother to be able to control the Golden Dragon Spear so easily.

Ye Qian gripped the Golden Dragon Spear, its golden light shimmering. Looking at Ye Xiyao, he smiled and said, "See? This is a deeper level of control over the Golden Dragon Spear. It's not just a powerful weapon, but a partner that understands the user's heart."

Ye Xiyao nodded thoughtfully.

"Watch closely, Golden Dragon Spear—Golden Dragon Shocks the Heavens!" Ye Qi'an shouted, and the Golden Dragon Spear in his hand shone brightly.

A dazzling golden light shot into the sky like a dragon taking flight, its powerful aura causing the entire training ground to tremble. Within the golden light, it seemed as if a majestic dragon was coiling and dancing, radiating a chilling pressure. The surrounding air was stirred up by this powerful force, like surging waves.

Golden light shot into the sky like a giant dragon, circling several times in the air with a destructive force, roaring towards the higher reaches of the heavens. That powerful force seemed to tear the firmament apart; wherever it passed, the clouds were instantly dispersed, leaving behind a void passage that could not be closed for a long time.

The people in the training ground were so shocked by this amazing scene that they were speechless.

Just when everyone thought the attack was about to dissipate, Ye Qian suddenly waved his hand, and the golden dragon-like light abruptly changed direction, swooping down like a falling meteor towards a small hill next to the martial arts arena. Its speed was so fast that no one had time to react.

With a deafening roar, the small hill was instantly leveled, dust billowed, and debris flew everywhere. The powerful shockwave spread outwards, causing a strong tremor to be felt by everyone standing in the training ground.

Ye Xiyao stared wide-eyed at the scene before her, her face filled with shock. She had never imagined that the Golden Dragon Spear could unleash such power in Ye Qi'an's hands. At this moment, her heart was filled with a desire for power.

Ye Qi'an slowly lowered the Golden Dragon Spear, the light on the spear gradually dimming. Looking at Ye Xiyao, he smiled and said, "Xiyao, now you understand the true power of the Golden Dragon Spear, right? Only when you are in harmony with it can you unleash its greatest potential."

Ye Xiyao nodded, "Brother, I will definitely work hard to master the power of the Golden Dragon Spear and live up to your expectations."

"Here you go." Ye Qi'an handed the Golden Dragon Spear to Ye Xiyao, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation.

Ye Xiyao took the Golden Dragon Spear, feeling the powerful energy remaining on the spear, and a surge of conviction welled up in her heart.

"Na'er, let's go." Ye Qi'an looked at Gu Yuena with tenderness in his eyes.

Gu Yuena nodded slightly, and the three of them left the training ground.

That evening, news came that the application to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a Soul Ring had been approved. The Sea God Pavilion had finally approved the operation. However, in addition to Ye Qi'an, there were three more people leading the team: Zhang Lexuan, the senior sister of the inner court; Han Ruoruo; and Cai Meier, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department.

…(End of this chapter)