Douluo Continent: Twin Souls of the Underworld, Holding the Power of Life and Death

Starry Sky Forest, Lake of Life.

The process of absorbing the soul ring was much calmer than Qian Anci had expected.

With Gu Yuena personally protecting it, the remnant soul of that Dark Scaled Flood Dragon couldn't stir up any trouble at all.

It was gently suppressed by the silver light, transformed into the purest soul energy, and merged into the Reaper's Scythe.

Qian Anci felt a warm power flowing through his body, which was completely different from the intense pain he experienced when absorbing his first soul ring.

Is this the Silver Dragon King's method?

He was secretly amazed.

Don't get distracted.

Xia Die's voice echoed in my mind, gentle yet with a hint of solemnity.

"This spirit ring contains the original power of that dragon. Comprehend it carefully."

Qian Anci calmed his mind and sank his consciousness into that gray and white wasteland of the underworld.

On the Grim Reaper's Scythe, a second black spirit ring slowly condensed and took shape.

Inside that spirit ring, the second spirit ring of the Shadow of Polyces also quietly condensed.

Xia Die's voice carried a hint of relief: "[The Ring of Dragon Abyss]."

"Using the essence of the Dark Scaled Dragon as a guide, the darkness of the abyss is condensed."

This ring inflicts 'Abyssal Erosion' on your attacks; those struck will have their soul power continuously corroded by dark elements, making their wounds extremely difficult to heal.

"And Polyces' second soul skill..." she paused, "[Dark Scale Mountain Breaker]."

"The darkness of the abyss is the foundation."

Wherever the attack passed, light vanished, and all things perished.

Qian Anci slowly opened her eyes.

A dark glint flashed briefly in the depths of his eyes.

"Thank you, senior."

He stood up and bowed respectfully.

Gu Yuena looked at him and nodded in satisfaction.

"There's no need to be so formal."

Her voice softened a bit.

"Although you come from beyond the Astral Plane, the blood of the dragon flows within you. Just call me 'elder sister.'"

Qian Anci felt a slight stirring in his heart.

He knew that Gu Yuena was trying to get closer to him.

"Yes, sister."

He called out obediently.

Gu Yuena's lips curled up slightly.

A faint smile appeared on that aloof and stunningly beautiful face.

……

In the following days, Qian Anci stayed at the Lake of Life.

This forbidden area for spirit beasts has now become his exclusive training ground.

Gu Yuena seemed to genuinely regard him as a dragon cub stranded in another world, and her attitude towards him became gentler day by day.

She would sit quietly by the lake while he cultivated, her long silver hair spread out on the grass, looking at him tenderly.

When he was cultivating, she would raise her hand and use silver light to smooth his meridians.

She would gently point out his shortcomings when he practiced his soul skills.

Qian Anci even woke up one night to find Gu Yuena sitting beside him, her slender fingers gently combing through the stray hairs on his forehead.

Those silver eyes were filled with tenderness and pity.

"elder sister?"

He mumbled a name in his sleep.

Gu Yuena's fingers paused slightly, then she withdrew them as if nothing had happened.

"Go to sleep."

Her voice was as gentle as the wind: "I still need to cultivate tomorrow."

Qian Anci closed her eyes, but a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.

He knew that Gu Yuena was kind to him because she considered him one of her own kind.

But he knew even more clearly that he was, after all, human.

This tenderness is built on lies.

"Don't blame yourself, An Ci."

Xia Die's voice resonated deep within her soul, carrying a hint of comfort: "You're just protecting yourself."

"Besides, her kindness towards you might not all be a misunderstanding."

Qian Anci sighed inwardly and stopped thinking about it.

……

On the morning of the third day.

Qian Anci was practicing the use of his second soul skill by the lake.

He held the Grim Reaper's Scythe in his hand, and his second spirit ring glowed with a dim light.

"Second Soul Skill, Dark Scale Annihilation Slash."

The scythe blade slashed across, tearing the surface of the lake with a jet-black strike.

Where the slash passed, the lake water was dyed black, and a dark aura spread, causing even the fish at the bottom of the lake to flee.

"good."

Gu Yuena's voice came from behind.

She wore a long silver dress and walked barefoot on the grass to Qian Anci's side.

"The abyssal erosion contained in this strike is enough to corrode the opponent's soul power in a short time."

If it hits a vital spot...

She paused, then added, "Even a Title Douluo would have a headache."

Qian Anci put away his martial spirit and turned to look at her.

"Sister seems to be in a good mood today?"

Gu Yuena smiled slightly: "You're quite perceptive."

She gazed into the distance, a profound meaning flashing in her silver eyes.

"Just now, news came from Di Tian that something interesting happened outside the Star Dou Great Forest."

Qian Anci's heart skipped a beat: "What is it?"

"Your grandfather."

Gu Yuena's voice was calm: "Qian Daoliu is gathering all the Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall, preparing to forcefully storm the Star Dou Great Forest."

Qian Anci's expression changed slightly.

He knew that Qian Daoliu was looking for him.

That day, Di Tian took him away in front of the two elders. When the news reached the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu would definitely do everything in his power to save him.

"He truly cares for you."

Gu Yuena said softly, "Knowing full well the Star Dou Great Forest was extremely dangerous, we still gathered all our forces without hesitation."

Qian Anci remained silent for a moment.

"Sister, will we go to war with him?"

Gu Yuena looked at him, a complex smile flashing in her silver eyes.

Do you want me to go to war with him?

Qian Anci shook his head.

Gu Yuena sighed softly, "Don't worry, I won't hurt him."

"After all, he's your grandfather."

She turned around and looked at the lake: "Di Tian has already gone to deliver the message."

Tell Qian Daoliu that you are destined to meet Di Tian, ​​and that Di Tian wants you to stay in the forest for a few days without harming you in the slightest.

Tell him not to worry, just wait outside.

Qian Anci was stunned.

He hadn't expected Gu Yuena to make Di Tian use such a statement.

This way, her existence was not exposed, and Qian Daoliu was given a reasonable explanation.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Yuena turned to look at him, a faint smile on her lips: "Reluctant to leave?"

Qian Anci lowered his head and remained silent.

Gu Yuena walked up to him and gently ruffled the top of his head.

The movements were much more practiced than they had been a few days ago.

"An Ci, remember what you promised me."

Her voice was soft, yet carried a hint of solemnity: "After returning to the human world, cultivate diligently and protect yourself well."

"When you grow up and become strong..."

"Your sister is waiting for you here."

Qian Anci raised her head and met those silver eyes.

At this moment, he couldn't tell whether Gu Yuena's kindness towards him stemmed from a misunderstanding that he was a reincarnation of a dragon from beyond the star realm.

Or perhaps it was because, during her long period of loneliness, she truly regarded him as a younger brother to whom she could entrust her emotions.

"I will."

He said softly.

Gu Yuena smiled slightly.

That smile, like the surface of a lake of life, was gentle and clear.

……

Meanwhile, outside the Star Dou Great Forest...

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in a gray robe.

Behind him, six titled Douluo stood in a row, their soul power surging, their aura earth-shattering.

The entire forest trembled.

In the void, a black figure slowly emerged.

Di Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his golden dragon eyes sweeping indifferently over everyone present.

"A thousand streams."

He spoke softly, his voice not loud, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly.

Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened: "Di Tian."

Di Tian looked at him calmly:

"Your grandson has a connection with me. I'd like to have him stay in the forest for a few days to offer him some guidance."

Qian Daoliu frowned: "What did you say?"

"I have already said it."

Di Tian's voice remained indifferent: "That child is destined to be with me; I will not harm him. He will be safely returned in three days."

"If you believe, then wait here."

"If you don't believe me, go into the forest and try."

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his golden dragon eyes: "But you will bear the consequences yourself."

Qian Daoliu stared at Di Tian, ​​trying to discern something from those dragon eyes.

But Di Tian's expression was too calm, as if he were simply stating a fact.

"An Ci, are you truly alright?"

Qian Daoliu's voice was hoarse.

"If I wanted to kill him, why would I need to take him with me?"

Di Tian said calmly, "We can take his life on the spot."

Qian Daoliu fell silent.

He knew that Di Tian was telling the truth.

With Di Tian's strength, if he really wanted to kill Qian Anci, he wouldn't need to go through all that trouble to take him away.

"good."

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and slowly withdrew his soul power: "I will trust you this once."

"Three days from now, I want to see An Ci unharmed."

"otherwise……"

He raised his head, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Even if it costs me my old life, I will make your Star Dou Great Forest flow with blood."

Di Tian did not answer.

His figure vanished into the void, leaving behind only a detached statement:

"Wait here three days later."