Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Battle Through the World.

On the border of the Gama Empire, the wind whips up yellow sand across the vast Gobi Desert, and gravel tumbles in the gale, making a "rustling" sound.

The outline of Zhen Gui Pass loomed faintly on the horizon in the distance, like a lurking beast.

A streak of silver light ripped through the sky, followed by a brief, sharp sound as the air was torn apart.

The light slowly stopped above the border wasteland, revealing the figure of a young man dressed in an alchemist's robe.

It was Lin Yao who arrived here from the Black Corner Region after many days of travel.

He looked down at the rolling mountains below, feeling a sense of unease, as if he were nearing the place where the story began.

At the same time, memories involuntarily drifted back to that breakthrough experience in the Star Palace.

On the way here, because the Yu-Gi-Oh! world and another version of myself from the Imperial Capital joined the Star Palace, I received another power boost.

Compared to before, becoming the Ultimate Terror Beast in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world is really awesome.

After the memories and power were combined, Lin Yao, who was sitting cross-legged at the time, felt a surge of energy enveloping him.

That unfamiliar yet gentle energy surged into his body, instantly igniting his Dou Qi, which had been stable at the peak of the Eight-Star Dou King level.

The pale silver battle qi surged through his meridians like a boiling tide, each flow accompanied by a tearing, throbbing pain.

Yet, it is rapidly repaired, tempered, and compressed under the nourishment of the energy beams.

He could clearly sense that the Nine-Star Dou Wang Barrier within his body was being repeatedly impacted by this superimposed force.

From being indestructible at first, to developing tiny cracks, it eventually shatters like paper.

The surge of fighting spirit did not stop, climbing all the way to a new height. It hovered for a moment before the threshold of the "Battle Emperor" realm, and then exploded with unstoppable force.

At that moment, Lin Yao felt as if every pore on his body was breathing, and the surrounding space seemed to soften, with subtle ripples appearing in the space with the slightest movement of his fingertips.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a silver glint flashing in them. His fighting spirit abruptly subsided, yet he still exuded a chilling pressure.

In short, this breakthrough came at just the right time.

It's not just a leap in realm; the transition from Dou Wang to Dou Huang is a significant step, allowing Lin Yao's already formidable combat power to achieve a qualitative leap.

Returning to his senses, Lin Yao clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and understood.

With his current strength, even when facing a Dou Zong-level expert, he could rely on his physical strength and fighting skills to remain undefeated.

It should be noted that although there may be one or two Dou Zun powerhouses in the Northwest Continent where Canaan Academy and the Gama Empire are located, they are either in seclusion or have gone to the more prosperous Central Continent.

They rarely operate in the Northwest Continent.

Therefore, the top forces in the Northwest Continent, which uphold the prestige of all forces and determine the direction of the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or pattern), are precisely the powerhouses at the Dou Zong level.

Now that Lin Yao has entered the Dou Huang realm, coupled with his various methods of fighting beyond his level, his plans have a better chance of success.

Moreover, with the breakthrough in his battle qi realm, Lin Yao, high in the sky, felt that his body-forging technique, the Five Elements Body Forging Technique, was also about to have an opportunity for improvement.

He had previously mastered the Water Technique and the Earth Technique. The Water Technique gave his body both flexibility and resilience, while the Earth Technique granted him unparalleled defensive power.

At this moment, thanks to the energy surge from the breakthrough in his cultivation realm, the cultivation of the Wood Technique has finally reached its completion.

The power of the three elements mingled and flowed within his body, transforming into a gentle torrent of energy that continuously washed over his bones and flesh.

He could clearly hear the bones making a "crackling" sound, as if every inch of them was being reshaped.

A faint halo of cyan, yellow, and blue even appeared on the surface of the skin, as if it were covered with a layer of colorful armor.

As the halo faded, he raised his hand and punched the boulder beside him, with a loud "boom".

The several-meter-high rock instantly turned to dust, but his fist remained unharmed, without even a trace of pain.

This is pure application of power.

At this moment, his physical strength is comparable to that of a seventh-tier magical beast. The attacks of ordinary Dou Huang experts would probably be unable to harm him in the slightest.

With both his fighting spirit and physical body breaking through, Lin Yao's mental strength naturally rose as well, growing rapidly like a seedling nourished by spring rain.

He closed his eyes, and his soul power spread outwards like an invisible tide.

The mental energy, which originally could only cover a range of one kilometer, now easily enveloped an area of ​​several kilometers.

Even the gerbils running across the Gobi Desert, the sand sparrows gliding low overhead, and even the insects hiding deep underground can be clearly sensed for their movements and scents.

The spiritual energy flowed through the sea of ​​consciousness, and the barrier that was originally at the late stage of the mortal realm quietly shattered under the impact of energy, finally settling steadily at the Great Perfection of the mortal realm.

He could feel that his mental energy had become more refined, and his control over combat techniques had become more precise.

The distance is to that "spiritual realm" spiritual power, which is comparable to that of a Dou Zun powerhouse and is essential for refining eighth-grade pills.

They were just a step away. With just one more opportunity, they might be able to break through that barrier and reach a higher level.

"Next, it's time to deal with the affairs of the Gama Empire."

Lin Yao opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, and looked southeast, where the Tagor Desert was located, which was also his destination.

With a swift movement, faint ripples spread through the space around him, and he transformed into a streak of silver light, leaving only a fleeting afterimage.

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Meanwhile, in Wutan City in the northeastern part of the Gama Empire, the Xiao family mansion presented a different, bustling scene.

The annual coming-of-age ceremony pre-test is being held at the training ground.

The training ground was crowded with members of the Xiao family, young and old, gathered around the central testing stele, their voices rising and falling in whispers.

All eyes of the crowd were focused on the black-clad boy in the center of the field. The boy was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slightly thin build, but his back was straight.

Like a pine tree in the cold wind, it was Xiao Yan, who had gone from a genius to a laughing stock because of his "regression in fighting spirit".

Three years ago, Xiao Yan broke through to the ninth level of Dou Qi at the age of eleven, becoming a once-in-a-century genius in Wutan City. How glorious was that?

But who would have thought that his fighting spirit would regress instead of advance, falling all the way to the third level of fighting spirit, and suffering ridicule and contempt from his clansmen.

With his coming-of-age ceremony approaching, this preliminary test will undoubtedly determine his fate.

"Sigh, what a pity. He had such great talent back then, but now he's probably not even as good as a three-year-old."

"Who says otherwise? I think he'll only get a fourth-degree score at most today, and might even regress to the second degree. He might as well give up now."

"Keep your voice down, don't let Clan Chief Xiao hear you. Although Xiao Yan's talent has regressed, he still has a clan chief as his father..."

Xiao Yan paid no attention to these discussions, because he felt much more confident than before.

Feeling the long-lost, slowly surging battle qi within his body, his eyes hardened.

Over the past three years, he has not been idle; it's just that the "Old Medicine Master" within him has been absorbing his fighting spirit.

Until recently, when Yao Lao awoke, he stopped absorbing the fighting spirit in his body, and at the same time, it became his greatest motivation for cultivation.

The value of an eighth-grade alchemist is enough to make up for all the time I've wasted over the years.

Under the varied gazes of everyone present, Xiao Yan revealed a confident smile.

He slowly raised his right hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, yet still firmly resting on the cold test stone tablet.

The stone tablet's surface was smooth as a mirror, exuding an ancient aura, as if reflecting human potential and the future. The moment my fingertips touched it...

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from inside the stone tablet.

The golden light was so bright it was blinding, and the golden characters seemed to come alive, slowly emerging on the surface of the stone tablet, becoming clearer and clearer.

"Power of Battle... Seventh Stage!"

The tester was a middle-aged man from the Xiao family. Upon seeing the gold lettering above, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

He rubbed his eyes, and after confirming that he hadn't misread it, his voice, filled with undisguised shock and excitement, echoed throughout the training ground.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing.

A few seconds later, gasps of surprise erupted from the training ground.

No one expected that this boy, who had been silent for three years, would break through again on the eve of his coming-of-age ceremony.

With his seventh-level Dou Qi strength, he announced the official return of the "fallen genius"!

Xiao Yan slowly withdrew his hand, feeling the Dou Qi surging within his body once again.

She raised her head and looked at her father, Xiao Zhan, who was standing in the crowd with a look of relief and excitement, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

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On the other side, Lin Yao had already crossed the border of the Gama Empire and sped all the way to the edge of the Tagor Desert.

Mocheng, located on the edge of the desert, is the only way to enter the Tagor Desert and is also the largest distribution center for goods in the surrounding area.

The streets of the city were bustling with pedestrians, most of whom wore light sand robes and had marks left by the wind and sand on their faces.

The sounds of vendors hawking their wares and haggling filled the air, creating a rich desert atmosphere.

Lin Yao suppressed his Dou Huang aura and kept his strength at the Dou Ling level.

Disguised as an ordinary traveler in a blue robe, I slowly walked into the desert city, blending into the bustling scene.

After entering the city, he did not linger and headed straight towards the southeast.

According to the information he had previously obtained from the Black Corner Auction, the "Ancient Map" shop he was looking for was located there.

The shop owner is none other than Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, whose power was sealed by Queen Medusa and who now lives in seclusion here.

After passing through several bustling streets, a slightly deserted shop came into view, a stark contrast to the surrounding noise.

The shop's wooden door was half-open, and although the two characters "Gu Tu" on the signboard were somewhat worn and the paint was peeling off, they still exuded a rustic charm.

It seems as if it has been tempered by the passage of time.

Lin Yao pushed open the door and walked into the shop. The lighting inside was dim, and the air was filled with the smell of paper and ink, as well as a faint dusty smell.

Deep inside the shop, an elderly man with white hair sat at a wooden table, intently drawing a map. His brush strokes left fine and precise lines on the paper.

Even when focused on drawing, a sense of vigilance emanated from Hai Bodong.

Lin Yao's gaze swept across the store's shelves, which were piled high with yellowed old maps.

Most of them are regional maps of the Tagor Desert, and there are also some ancient maps of the Gama Empire.

His gaze quickly locked onto his target.

In a corner of a wooden shelf piled with old maps, a small, palm-sized tattered map lay quietly.

The edges of the tattered map were damaged, and the paper was yellowed, yet it faintly emitted a special energy fluctuation, which was one of his targets for this trip.

The Remnant of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

He walked slowly to the wooden frame, his steps light and without making a sound.

My fingertips gently brushed over the tattered picture. The rough paper had the texture of time, and the power of the soul quietly emerged, wrapping around the tattered picture like a fine spider web.

Sure enough, I sensed an energy fluctuation related to fire, yet with a hint of something strange.

This is precisely the unique aura of the Remnant of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Yao raised his hand and picked up the incomplete map. With a slight exertion of his fingertips, the incomplete map transformed into a stream of light and was stored in his storage ring.

"Boy, put down that incomplete map."

A cold voice suddenly came from deep within the shop, like ice water poured down in the dead of winter, making the temperature in the entire shop seem to drop several degrees.

The white-haired old man stopped what he was doing, slowly raised his head, and stared intently at Lin Yao with a look of authority and vigilance that came from someone who had long held a high position.

He was none other than Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, a powerful Douhuang who once dominated the Northwest Continent.

However, he offended Queen Medusa and had his power sealed, reduced to the peak of the Fighting Spirit realm. He could only live in seclusion here, drawing maps and secretly searching for a way to break the seal.

That fragment of the map was a treasure he had obtained by chance, and also the bait he used to lure those who knew the truth.

After all, those who can recognize the extraordinary nature of the fragmented map might know the clues to breaking the seal.

Lin Yao turned around and looked at Hai Bodong. There was no panic on his face. Instead, he showed a faint smile.

He knew that there was no need to hide his strength anymore, nor was there any need to deal with Hai Bodong.

A surge of powerful battle aura suddenly erupted from his body, the pale silver aura sweeping across the entire shop like a giant wave.

The tables and chairs shook violently, making creaking noises, and the maps on the shelves slid off and scattered on the floor.

The unique pressure of a Douhuang expert was like an invisible mountain, pressing down hard on Hai Bodong, causing him to catch his breath and involuntarily take a step back.

Hai Bodong's expression changed drastically. He suddenly stood up from his chair, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

He felt the terrifying aura that far surpassed his peak strength, and his body trembled slightly uncontrollably, even the fighting spirit within him became stagnant.

Back then, as a Dou Huang powerhouse, he roamed freely throughout the Jia Ma Empire, how majestic he was!

How many forces bowed down to him, how many powerful people held him in awe?

But faced with Lin Yao's bursting aura, he couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance.

The seemingly young man in front of me is actually a Dou Huang powerhouse!

Moreover, judging from his aura, the opponent's strength is probably even greater than his own at his peak!

"You...you're a Dou Huang level expert?"

Hai Bodong's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment.

He simply couldn't understand why such a young Dou Huang would make a special trip to this remote desert city to search for a seemingly ordinary fragment of a map.

Although this fragment of the map is extraordinary, it shouldn't warrant the personal intervention of a powerful Dou Huang with such formidable talent and potential, who is likely from a powerful faction.

Could it be that behind this fragmented map lies an even greater secret than the Dou Zong powerhouse's inheritance that I anticipated?

Lin Yao did not answer, his gaze falling on the storage ring on Hai Bodong's left hand.

It was a black storage ring with an antique design and intricate patterns engraved on its surface, clearly not an ordinary item.

His soul power reached out, sweeping across the storage ring like a searchlight, instantly locking onto another special energy within it.

It had a similar aura to the fragment in his hand, yet it also carried a slight difference. Without a doubt, the second fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame fragment was there.

He raised his hand and made a grasping motion towards Hai Bodong's storage ring, and an invisible force suddenly erupted.

He directly broke through the soul imprint on the storage ring, snatched the ring from Hai Bodong's hands, and placed it in his own palm.

Hai Bodong watched helplessly as his storage ring was taken away, and could only watch as Lin Yao put the ring on his hand.

A fingertip glided across the surface of the storage ring, activating its space.

When Lin Yao took out the second fragment of the map from his storage ring and pieced the two fragments together...

The last trace of color drained from Hai Bodong's face, and his eyes instantly turned despair and gloom.

In his view, Lin Yao had come all this way for such a "great opportunity," and now that his goal had been achieved, he would surely kill him to silence him and prevent any future trouble.

After all, a Dou Huang powerhouse has no need to leave behind a hidden danger that could leak his secrets.

He closed his eyes, awaiting death, his mind flashing back to the glory of his peak.

Ride flying magical beasts and soar through the skies, receiving the reverence of the people of the Gama Empire.

He led his men to sweep away enemy forces, single-handedly defeating an entire army, and none could stop him.

The pride of a fierce battle against a powerful foe on the icy plains, ultimately achieving a narrow victory.

It also flashed through his mind the humiliation and forbearance he endured after being sealed away by Queen Medusa.

Hiding in this remote desert city, working as a humble cartographer, enduring the scorn of others.

They studied methods to break the seal day after day, but still had no clue how.

Watching his strength steadily decline, he felt resentment and anger.

He was unwilling to die like this, but he was only at the peak of the Dou Ling realm. Facing a Dou Huang powerhouse, he didn't even have the right to resist.

The expected attack did not come; instead, a calm voice rang in his ear: "Do you want to regain your strength?"

Hai Bodong suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Lin Yao, his eyes filled with disbelief and surprise, as if the situation had taken a dramatic turn.

He stared intently at Lin Yao, as if trying to confirm whether the other was joking or testing him.

To restore strength?

These four words are more important to him than life itself; they are his only obsession over the years.

He was silent for a moment, his throat bobbing slightly, then he nodded without hesitation, his voice tinged with a hint of emotion and excitement:

"Yes! I'm willing to do anything to regain my strength! Even if it means going through fire and water, I won't flinch!"

Lin Yao first subdued him with his strength, demonstrating his ability to take his life at any moment, and now he's giving him hope.

Lin Yao looked at the renewed hope in his eyes, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he nodded to himself.

Hai Bodong's reaction was exactly what he expected. A former powerhouse who once stood at the pinnacle would never be willing to sink into obscurity forever.

Furthermore, in the choice between life and death, not everyone can choose death.

Lin Yao slowly opened his mouth:

"I can help you regain your strength, but not now. You will also have to pay a price by working for me for ten years."

If you perform well within ten years, not only can your seal be broken and you regain your original strength, but you may even advance further.

But if you dare to betray me, or outwardly comply while inwardly resisting, you should know the consequences.

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong was shocked, but his heart was then filled with ecstasy.

He carefully examined Lin Yao; the other man's gaze was calm.

For him at this moment, this is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity.

Not only will they survive, but they will also have the opportunity to regain their strength and stand at the peak once again.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and bowed respectfully to Lin Yao, his tone both respectful and firm:

"Hai Bodong is willing to obey your commands for the next ten years, even at the cost of fire and water! If he harbors any disloyalty, may he be struck by lightning!"

Lin Yao nodded and returned the storage ring to Hai Bodong:

"Very good, I believe in your character."

Next, I need you to keep an eye on the movements in the Tagor Desert, especially regarding the "Medusa Queen" and the snake people.

Report any unusual activity to me immediately. Also, I need you to compile a detailed intelligence report on the distribution of forces in the surrounding area.

Hai Bodong took the storage ring, gripped it tightly in his hand, and nodded emphatically:

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, leave this matter to me! I have lived in seclusion in Mo City for many years and know the surrounding area intimately. I will certainly not disappoint you!"

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