Douluo Continent: Azure Dragon Slays Evil, Qilin Suppresses the World

Chapter 36 Zhu Zhuqing's Awakening

On the other side, Yu Luomian, who had rushed back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan overnight, was trembling all over.

He was indeed frightened; the impact of two Title Douluos with 100,000-year soul rings was simply too great.

Upon returning to the sect, he didn't even have time to change his clothes before heading straight to the sect leader's main hall.

Sitting in the sect leader's seat, Yu Yuanzhen frowned as he saw his younger brother's disheveled appearance.

"What happened? It's just arresting someone, how did it turn into this? Did Dugu Bo make a move? Even if he did, you don't need to go this far, do you?"

The other elders were also full of doubt. Yu Luomian was an 88th-level Soul Douluo, and his strength was not weak. In addition, with more than 20 guards, he should not be in such a sorry state.

Yu Luomian knelt down with a thud, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.

"Big...Big Brother, we...we've run into a brick wall, a huge one. Dugu Bo's intervention is a minor issue; the real problem is the person beside Xuan Qing..."

He recounted the whole story, starting from the trip to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy to arrest people.

Then Xuanqing appeared, and then Ziji revealed the Hell Demon Dragon and two 100,000-year soul rings.

With each sentence he spoke, the temperature in the hall dropped a degree. When he finished speaking, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Yu Yuanzhen stood up abruptly.

"A Hellfire Dragon? Two 100,000-year spirit rings? How is that possible? Are you seeing things?"

"Brother! Even if I'm blind, it's a legend recorded in the sect's records. How could I be wrong?"

That aura, that oppressive force—it's definitely a hellish demonic dragon!

"Those two red spirit rings are undeniable; their aura is far beyond what your ninth spirit ring can match."

Yu Yuanzhen sat down again, his expression shifting.

He was weighing his options and thinking. With the Hell Dragon Martial Soul and two 100,000-year Soul Rings, his strength was at least level 97, or even higher.

Because she had two 100,000-year soul rings, it meant that she had hunted two 100,000-year soul beasts, and her strength was beyond his comprehension.

Yu Yuanzhen suddenly remembered something and asked in a deep voice.

"How did you get back?"

"She gave us two choices: either give us 400 million gold soul coins, or hunt down the 70,000-year-old bear-like soul beast on the map. We chose the latter."

Yu Luomian took out a map and handed it to Yu Yuanzhen.

Yu Yuanzhen examined the map carefully. The map was very detailed, and the location was on the edge of the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.

It was still outside the territory of the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, which relieved him slightly. If it were in their territory, he wouldn't dare to go even if he were beaten to death.

"Summon all elders above the Soul Saint level. Trigger the Soul Hunt in three days and see if any elders who have reached a bottleneck need a Soul Ring. Bring them along as well."

"If I can successfully hunt down and absorb the soul bone, my strength will definitely be able to break through. At that time, Dugu Bo and Xuan Qing will be no threat to me."

"Even the Demon Dragon Douluo, I can still have a chance to fight him."

He spoke with great confidence, but he was still unsure. Two 100,000-year spirit rings were beyond his comprehension, but he had confidence in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul.

They had no doubts about the Soul Hunting incident, simply assuming that Xuan Qing wanted to eat bear meat.

Only if they have any doubts will Xuan Qing doubt whether he has transmigrated to the normal Douluo Continent.

After all, apart from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is a semi-commercial sect, the other two of the three upper sects are all incredibly arrogant.

The titles of "Number One Beast Martial Soul" and "Number One Weapon Martial Soul" have made them arrogant.

But what they didn't know was...

That was just a cave where Xiong Jun would occasionally go out to beg for alms.

Xiong Jun spent most of his time cultivating with Di Tian and the others in the Lake of Life.

This time, Xuanqing asked Ziji to contact Xiong Jun and have him stay in the cave to fish like Jiang Taigong, waiting for those who were willing to take the bait.

Yu Yuanzhen and his group were the fish that willingly took the bait.

Meanwhile, inside the Dugu residence.

Xuanqing was sitting in the courtyard, leisurely drinking tea.

Zi Ji stood to the side, holding a black scale in her hand—Di Tian's reverse scale.

"How did it go? What did Di Tian say?"

Murasaki put away the scales and replied.

"I've already notified Di Tian. He's sent Xiong Jun to guard that place. Anyone who goes there will be in trouble."

"Di Tian said that you should visit the Lake of Life again when you have time."

Xuan Qing smiled.

"This old dragon is quite the businessman; he clearly wants me to wear down some of my sword energy for that little silver dragon."

Zi Ji, on the contrary, was somewhat puzzled.

"Senior, you seem to think highly of Xiong Jun? Last time we went to the Lake of Life, he gave you a hard time."

Xuanqing put down his teacup, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"If you have a subordinate who can do whatever you ask, you'll be happy. Although you might complain a bit sometimes, they won't shirk any of their responsibilities."

"This kind of person, no, this kind of spirit beast is the most likable. Coincidentally, Xiong Jun is this kind of spirit beast. As long as your fist is bigger than his, he will obey you."

"Moreover, he's strong and tough, making him perfect as a henchman."

Murasaki seemed to understand.

Although that clumsy bear had a bad temper and would occasionally cause trouble for Di Tian, it even wanted to take the position of the Beast God.

But when it comes to serious matters, if Di Tian tells him to go east, he will absolutely not go west. What leader wouldn't like a subordinate like that?

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is in grave danger this time. Yu Yuanzhen is only level 95. Going there would be like sending him to his death."

Xuan Qing shrugged.

"Whose fault is that? It's because they dared to make a move on me and Dugu Yan. People have to take responsibility for their choices. Once you choose a path, you have to see it through to the end. If you can't see it through, that's fate."

There are always some self-righteous fools in the world who have lofty ambitions but are actually quite incompetent.

Zi Ji nodded and said nothing more.

She is a soul beast. Although she no longer eats raw meat like before, she is still a soul beast. The law of the world is survival of the fittest.

Humans are the same; if you're not ruthless, others will be ruthless towards you. Xuanqing is just applying this rule to humans, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Shrek Academy was in an uproar.

Dai Mubai paced back and forth in the dormitory, his face looking quite grim.

"Has anyone seen Zhu Zhuqing? We haven't seen her all day."

Ma Hongjun shook his head.

"I didn't see her. She's never been one to mingle with others. Who knows where she went? Maybe she's cultivating on her own."

Oscar also said.

"Yeah, Boss Dai, Zhu Qing is aloof and doesn't like crowds. She's probably cultivating somewhere. Don't worry about her."

Xiao Wu sat on the edge of the bed with her head down, not saying a word.

She had a bad feeling; Zhu Zhuqing might have already run away. She had also heard what Xuanqing said that day.

Water flows to lower place, man goes to higher position.

Zhu Zhuqing wasn't stupid; she knew what she wanted, and since Shrek Academy couldn't give it to her, she naturally had to leave.

Flander rushed in, his face grave.

"I just went to the Great Soul Arena to ask. Zhu Zhuqing did go to the Soul Arena the night before last, but she left after the battle and didn't return to the academy."

Dai Mubai's face turned pale.

"What? She ran away? Why? Why did she run away?"

Flanders sighed, shook his head, and said nothing.

I clenched my fists, my eyes filled with resentment.

It must be Xuan Qing. If it weren't for Xuan Qing, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't have left. It's all his fault.

He remembered this grudge.

Zhu Zhuqing had already left Soto City and headed towards Tiandou City.

Xuan Qing's words awakened her; she hadn't escaped her family to come to Shrek Academy to coast along, nor to get entangled with Dai Mubai.

She wants to become stronger, strong enough to control her own destiny.

Shrek Academy couldn't give her what she wanted; Yu Xiaogang only knew how to train by carrying stones; and Flander only knew how to make them make money.

What's the point of staying in a place like this?

She didn't have much time to waste; she needed to become stronger and survive.

She looked ahead with a determined gaze. She was going to find Xuan Qing, even if it was just to watch him from afar. That kind of powerful person was the goal she should pursue.

Even if Xuanqing doesn't accept her, she'll still go out and try her luck on her own. She'll go to the Great Soul Arena in Heaven Dou City and hone her skills on the edge of life and death. It's better than wasting time at Shrek Academy.

This is the path she chose, and she will walk it to the end, even if she has to crawl on her knees.

Even dying out there is better than being a good-for-nothing wasting his days at Shrek Academy.