Douluo Continent: A Sister Who Loves Me From the Start

Sitting inside the sealed sphere was far from comfortable; the biggest problem was the jolting. Although the all-terrain detection soul tool itself had some shock absorption capabilities, how could it possibly remain stable during operation? Sitting on a hard chair was an unpleasant experience. After only fifteen minutes, Ju Zi stopped to rest, and by then they had arrived at a branch of the Jingyang Mountains. Further ahead, they would be climbing the mountain.

Shen Yumo did a quick calculation and found that once the all-terrain detection soul tool was fully operational, its running speed was almost the same as her own when she ran at full speed.

"Yu Mo, tell me your impressions." Orange, her face slightly pale, turned to look at Shen Yu Mo. She had switched places with Ke Ke, and Ke Ke would be in charge later. Shen Yu Mo thought for a moment and said, "It's cumbersome and not flexible enough. I think we can find some reasons in the materials themselves. But for such a large thing to be able to maintain high speed with just soul power output and simple control is, I have to say, quite an achievement. Compared to the attack and defense soul tools of the Transformation Realm, this is incomparably complex. If we were to evaluate it by level, this thing would probably be as complex as an eighth-level soul tool. But its actual function is only average."

Orange nodded and said, "That's right, there are indeed many drawbacks. We can only keep improving it. Judging from the current research progress, it will take a long time before we can make any further progress. Now there are some voices within the Empire that believe we should focus more on the research of fixed-position soul tools. After all, fixed-position soul tools can be operated by soul masters with lower cultivation levels. Their attack power is also quite astonishing. And the research funding required to make any progress on such soul-guided robots is terrifying."

"You don't know, this robot looks clumsy, but in reality, each of its joints has a different core magic array, and each one was researched by different people. In addition, there are experiments with various materials. The workload is unimaginable. I think it would take at least a thousand years to develop it into a viable weapon for actual use in war."

Shen Yumo asked calmly, "Sister Orange, in your opinion, is this research meaningful?"

Orange replied without hesitation, "Of course it's meaningful. The research on soul-guided robots has epoch-making significance for the development of our human society. However..."

She frowned slightly before continuing, "However, from the current perspective, the topic of soul-guided robots is a bit too advanced. That's why the research is so difficult. If more effort could be put into basic research, the research on soul-guided robots would surely come naturally in the future. In my opinion, the area that needs the most investment right now is the alternative energy for soul power. Otherwise, only soul masters can use soul tools, and this huge limitation will inevitably lead to a bottleneck in the development of soul tools."

Shen Yumo was surprised that Ju Zi could see so clearly, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. He nodded slightly, but he did not express his opinion.

"Why are you silent? Are you afraid we'll develop too fast and attack your country?" Orange immediately hit the nail on the head regarding Shen Yumo's thoughts.

Shen Yumo didn't hide anything and nodded slightly, "The progress of technology is largely for the purpose of preparing for war. And once war breaks out, civilians are the biggest victims."

Ju Zi gave him a deep look. She said, "I understand this very well. So, rapid technological development is not a good thing. Both Teacher Xuan and I share this view. You don't know, but Teacher Xuan is arguably the number one young person in Mingde Hall in the research of soul tools, and he ranks among the top in the entire Sun Moon Empire. But he always keeps a low profile, just so that he won't use his research in war. This is what I admire most about Teacher Xuan."

Shen Yumo asked in surprise, "You mean, Professor Xuan didn't report his research results?"

Orange said, "You could say that. Since coming to our Sun Moon Empire, don't you feel that the development speed of our soul tools is too fast? Far surpassing the other three countries?"

Shen Yumo nodded, her curiosity fully piqued. ...

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Chapter 242 Jingyang Mountain Range Part 8

...Ju Zi said, "But in reality, the development of soul tools here has reached a bottleneck. It has reached a bottleneck in all aspects. There has been almost no progress in the last ten years. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been no level ten soul tool masters for so many years. In addition, there is internal turmoil within the imperial family, and the ruling class is not in agreement, so the research on soul tools has also stagnated to a certain extent."

"Back then, our Sun Moon Empire was defeated by the three kingdoms that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent. After the name of the Sun Moon Continent was abolished, the empire focused all its energy on developing soul tools for a period of time. That period was also the time of the fastest progress. In just one thousand years, we surpassed the other three kingdoms in all aspects of soul tools and technology. However, it must be said that the existence of soul masters made our country hesitant to act rashly. We dared not make any rash moves."

"But as soul tools advance, so does the nation. When the royal family gradually came to believe that our country was no longer in danger of self-defense, and even had the strength to contend for continental dominance, the royal family's policies began to change. A hedonistic lifestyle gradually became prevalent. The gap between rich and poor within the empire widened significantly, and the contradictions between the noble class and the common people continued to deepen. Especially in recent decades, there have even been several peasant uprisings. Do you know what the best choice was for the ruling class at this time?"

Two years ago, if it were Shen Yumo, he would have been completely bewildered by Ju Zi's question. However, the two years of training in the Extreme Individual Soldier Program taught him a great deal, including knowledge about mainland politics and history.

"War can be waged to alleviate domestic conflicts. Foreign aggression can be used to resolve the problems arising from these conflicts. The more land a war takes, the more nobles will emerge. Commoners can also become nobles by accumulating military merits. Social conflicts will be weakened to some extent during war, or at least they will not erupt on a large scale."

Keke was completely confused, but Ju Zi smiled at Shen Yumo and said something that made Shen Yumo break out in a cold sweat: "You're becoming more and more like a spy. And not even a very good one."

Shen Yumo's eyes narrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and said calmly, "As an exchange student from Shrek Academy, I'm not exactly popular, am I? I wouldn't call it espionage, and I don't serve any country. But if possible, I will try my best to prevent war from happening."

Orange smiled and said, "Yu Mo, do you know what my life goal is?"

Shen Yumo shook her head.

Orange narrowed her eyes, looked around, and murmured, "I hate war, I despise war. But I want to avenge my father. To crush Xingluo is the meaning of my life." As she said this, her originally gentle eyes suddenly turned cold, as if she had put on glasses that concealed her true feelings.

Shen Yumo was taken aback. He had thought that Ju Zi would be a pacifist, but he never expected that Ju Zi would say such a thing.

Orange turned around and smiled slightly at him. "Did you feel uncomfortable hearing that? I know you're from the Star Luo Empire. I hope I don't see you on the battlefield in the future. Keke, let's go."

After Orange's words, the atmosphere inside the all-terrain detection soul tool became somewhat silent. As the huge sphere continued to rotate forward, Orange closed her eyes, seemingly in meditation.

Shen Yumo sat there, quietly watching her, his heart heavy. Ju Zi gave him a very unusual feeling. Although she was only a Level 5 Soul Master, Shen Yumo had sensed something different in her words just now—something that a Soul Master simply immersed in research couldn't possibly possess. What was hidden within her heart?

Kill her!

Suddenly, a strange sense of crisis flashed through Shen Yumo's mind, a murderous intent rising within him. He suddenly had a feeling that perhaps, in the near future, this gentle and beautiful young woman might become a formidable enemy posing a great threat to him. Although her thoughts had only just begun to surface, they had already shocked him. She was hiding far more deeply than he was!

But can he really bring himself to do it?

he can not.

He couldn't forget the look in Ju Zi's eyes last night when she called out "Dad." The shared sorrow made it impossible for him to do it.

"Since you have such thoughts, why are you telling me so much?" Shen Yumo finally couldn't help but ask.

A soft light separated Keke from the person in front of her; this was the effect of a soundproof soul tool, cleverly concealed from Keke's notice. Ju Zi turned her head and smiled sweetly at Shen Yumo, saying, "Because your mind is still immature, you are not qualified to be my opponent. If one day I really have to die on the battlefield, I hope I can die by your hand. Wouldn't it be better to die feeling my father's scent?"

Shen Yumo was deeply shaken. He clearly saw a similar look in Ju Zi's eyes to the one he had when he first left the Duke's mansion, only she had hidden it so well. Moreover, she had wrapped it in a gentle cloak. It was only because of the dinner he had prepared yesterday that something buried deep within her heart had been stirred up.

"Then what makes you think you can lead the war of the Sun Moon Empire?" Shen Yumo asked in a deep voice. Although Ju Zi was already a Soul King and a Level 5 Soul Master, Shen Yumo didn't really think much of her strength.

Ju Zi smiled slightly and said, "Guess? I can only say that force can't decide everything." She had clearly already figured out what to do, but of course she wouldn't tell Shen Yumo. What she didn't know was that Shen Yumo gave her a deep look at that moment; he probably already knew.

"I'm telling you all this today just because it comes to mind. I don't really have much attachment to this world, because there's nothing worth clinging to. But I must avenge my father and mother. I still clearly remember the despair in my mother's eyes when she learned of my father's death, and my own despair. At that moment, the whole world seemed to turn black and white. Okay, I know you don't believe I can do anything, just treat this as a story." As she spoke, she removed the soundproofing soul tool in front of her.

Is it really just a story? Shen Yumo didn't know, but the closed, unseen Eye of Destiny on his forehead was trembling slightly, as if trying to tell him something, but when he focused on sensing it, nothing existed.

Shen Yumo gave the orange a deep look, lost in thought.

Coco was unaware of the brief conversation between the two behind her; the full exertion of her soul power required her to concentrate entirely on what lay ahead. They had now begun their ascent of a branch of the Jingyang Mountains, and this was where the function of her eight mechanical legs became apparent.

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Chapter 243 Untitled Chapter: The Finale

One flower is called this life, and another flower is called the past life.

The old man asked, "Old man, what kind of flower do you want? The flower of this life is the one you hold in your hands now, while the flower of the past life was one you could not hold onto. Flowers bloom and wither in their time, and the beginning and end of a relationship are predetermined by fate. You and I cannot change this, so why not try to understand it and go with the flow?"

The old man's face was filled with a benevolent, holy light. His cloudy yet exceptionally wise eyes were so serene, as if there was nothing that could not be resolved or that could not be let go in front of him.

Shen Yumo lowered her head in thought. The surroundings were like a fairyland, with colorful mists constantly swirling around her like little elves, soothing people's wounded hearts. Similarly, Shen Yumo's restless heart was gradually calmed down, and her inner peace slowly returned.

"Whether you choose to become a being or to become the ruler of this world, I believe you should be able to make your own judgment."

"You must understand that there is no such thing as eternity in this world. Only by truly becoming part of this world can one have the meaning of eternity."

The old man seemed to sense the boy's hesitation and couldn't help but offer words of advice. With each word he uttered, inscriptions of the supreme Dao would appear around him, each one so full of philosophical wisdom.

"dad……"

"Yu Mo..."

"Shen Yumo, come watch the baby for me!!"

Scenes seemed to flood my eyes, and I couldn't help but shed some tears.

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Yes, Shen Yumo led everyone to ascend to the God Realm, breaking through the barriers of this world and leading her confidante directly to the God Realm.

Shen Yumo created her own divine position, becoming the only true god recognized by the Heavenly Dao, and the God of Death who controls reincarnation and life and death!

In the realm of gods, other god-kings and deities, dissatisfied with Shen Yumo's rule, started a great war in the realm of gods, led by Tang San!

These are all things that will be discussed later.

In the realm of gods, Shen Yumo happily found love and family. It seemed as if heaven was compensating Shen Yumo, as Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, Meng Hongchen, the two emperors of ice and snow, the beautiful city lord of the border region, and Orange Wang Dong all got to stay by Shen Yumo's side as she wished.

After the epochal change, that is, fifty years after ascending to the God Realm, Jiang Nannan successfully gave birth to a son, a daughter. She looked very much like the couple, seemingly inheriting all the advantages of Shen Yumo and Jiang Nannan. She had fair skin, curved eyebrows and eyes, and her smile was incredibly cute. They were like mother and child molded from the same mold.

That year, when all was calm, Shen Yumo named his daughter Shen Xuan'er.

There's an important figure we forgot: when Shen Yumo cleansed Ma Xiaotao of evil spirits, he also got Ma Xiaotao pregnant. She successfully gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, when the two empires went to war!

At that very moment, Shen Yumo, who was fighting a bloody battle, felt the call and encouragement from her family, and her body seemed to erupt with boundless divine power! She then cut down two second-level deities from the God Realm!

At that time, he had already gained the approval of the Heavenly Dao, and his strength soared, making him the legendary man who seized the creation of the divine realm with the power of a mortal.

The second suggested names for twins (a boy and a girl) are: Shen Zheng and Shen Lin.

What's most heartening is that, not long after ascending to the God Realm, both the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor gave birth to two daughters, both renowned for their martial souls, and even possessing entirely new types of martial souls! They inherited the best qualities of their parents, making them the envy of all.

Their names are: Shen Bing'er and Shen Yu'er.

Tang San, who possessed both the Asura Godhood and the Sea Godhood, naturally became Shen Yumo's father-in-law.

They thought that this would prevent any problems from arising, but when disaster truly strikes, who can know whether making that decision was a mistake?

Wang Dong became Shen Yumo's wife and gave birth to his son, Ci. Shen and Tang were originally one family. Who would have thought that God King Tang San would lead Huo Yuhao, who was a first-level god and the successor to the position of Rong Nianbing God, to choose internal strife?

Why? Because a higher path leads to greater ambition, more opportunities, and a longer eternity!

Perhaps, when God Emperor Shen Yumo became the God Emperor who controlled life and death and reincarnation, Tang San and Huo Yuhao's hearts were already restless, realizing, oh, so there is such powerful divine power in the world!

Powerful enough to control life and death! Even to control the reincarnation of lower-level deities! Upon mastering the Great Dao of Life and Death, one can become the god of life and death, the god of reincarnation! Achieving eternal immortality and unfettered freedom—the true god!

Why do they all covet the position of self-created god?

Simply put, inheriting what others have left behind is called inheritance. After inheriting, one's strength and foundation will only become shallower and shallower. This is also the way the Great Dao punishes the gods. There are three thousand Great Daos, but only by grasping that one thread can one become the Great Dao!

Some people say that even the inherited divine positions are not eternal, so what is the difference between high and low? They are all eternal.

If you think that way, you're wrong. Why are the gods in the original world so eager to hand over their divine positions to others?

why?

Is it really because it offers the leisure of being free from official duties?

No, it's just that they are constrained and eager to step down because sitting in this position for too long has completely robbed them of their autonomy, innovation, and potential.

It is obvious that Shen Yumo chose the best path!

The Great Dao is destroyed, but the Dao that one creates oneself is the true Dao! The Great Dao is ruthless, yet it can also be compassionate; compassion resides in the heart and is also found within the Dao.

The trident of Poseidon, gleaming with fury, stabbed fiercely at the true god. With this thrust, the heavens and earth changed color, dark clouds suddenly rose, and a thunderous sound soared into the sky.

With the fall of the gods, the edges of many divine realms began to collapse, the heavens and earth were turned upside down, all living beings suffered, and the entire earth was plunged into deep darkness.

The god who controls life and death and reincarnation does not want to do that, because he feels that although people should have pursuits in life, pursuing them with ambition becomes arrogance, attempting to seize the rights and the Great Way of the true god!

That day, the gods fell, and golden drops of blood rained down from the sky. Some fell to the mortal realm and became a spiritually rich swamp, some transformed into mountain peaks, some became sentient soul beasts, and some became a life-giving rain.

The God Emperor stood alone in the God Realm, which had shrunk due to the fall of the gods, and sighed. He casually reached out and grabbed a miniature version of a dream!

The dream was beautiful, seemingly containing infinite spirituality and benevolent goodwill toward the true God.

The true god smiled slightly, his fair fingers gently stroking, and a trace of divine blood quietly bloomed.

This is called God creating all things.

Later, that person transformed into a handsome young man with a gentle and kind heart. However, this young man was blinded by hatred. His eyes lost their former intelligence and began to turn sinister and fierce.

That day, he held his deceased parents in his arms, lost in thought.