Douluo Continent: Copying Ya Li, the Carefree King of the Sun and Moon

A sharp, piercing pain instantly swept through my entire body.

This was not the pain of a superficial injury, but a torment that penetrated to the bone marrow, as if all the bones in my body had been smashed by a giant hammer and then forcibly pieced back together, with every inch of my muscles trembling wildly.

Xu Yanli groaned, his knees buckled, and he fell heavily to one knee on the scorched earth, veins bulging on his forehead.

Before he could catch his breath, a second bolt of lightning followed!

"boom!!!"

This attack was even more powerful. The violent lightning surged and tore through his meridians, causing the hidden wounds that had just been repaired by the power of life to burst open again. A faint, sweet taste rose in his throat, and blood slowly dripped from the corner of his mouth, falling onto the dark ground, looking particularly glaring.

Xu Yanli gritted her teeth and forced herself to stand up.

The third, the fourth, the fifth...

One bolt of lightning after another struck, each more domineering and ferocious than the last, each impact relentlessly destroying his physical body and meridians.

But he didn't back down an inch from beginning to end.

We cannot retreat, nor can we afford to retreat.

This is the divine test that one must undergo to become a god, the path of tempering one to ascend to godhood. If one retreats, all previous efforts will be wasted and all previous gains will be in vain.

He stood tall in the center of the lightning field, letting the endless purple lightning repeatedly bombard his body, tearing it apart, burning it, and destroying it.

After destruction, the remaining life force of the secret realm will immediately take over, repairing injuries, healing the body, and reshaping the bones and muscles.

One destruction and one repair, one breakage and one construction, in an endless cycle, constantly refining and tempering.

A full hour.

After enduring a full hour within the lightning domain, the last bolt of lightning dissipated into the sky.

Xu Yanli was covered in wounds and collapsed helplessly on the black soil, panting heavily. Every inch of his skin ached, and he was covered in wounds, bleeding profusely.

But his eyes were surprisingly bright.

He pulled through.

In the mysterious sky, two halos of light, one of vibrant green and the other of dark purple destruction, intertwined and gently fell upon his battered body.

Xu Yanli slowly closed his eyes, quietly experiencing the two ultimate powers flowing within his body.

The power of life gently repairs the damaged body, while the power of destruction frantically tempers the bones and meridians.

In this cycle of birth and death, a profound realization quietly welled up in my heart.

It has nothing to do with techniques or cultivation levels; it is the fundamental truth of life and destruction, a subtle bond between the two that is mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining.

After a long while, he opened his eyes, a faint but firm smile curving his lips.

Tomorrow, we'll continue.

With a thought, consciousness exited the secret realm and returned to the real body.

Looking out the window, the night was fading, and the sky was beginning to lighten with a faint, fish-belly white.

He spent another night in intensive meditation, without closing his eyes.

Xu Yanli propped himself up and stretched his stiff and sore muscles and bones, which made a series of cracking sounds.

It hurts, but I can bear it.

He pushed open the study door and walked into the courtyard.

The warm morning sun fell on my shoulders, a completely different sensation from the cold and violent atmosphere of the Thunder Domain.

Luo Xu strode over with a freshly brewed cup of hot tea. When he saw Luo Xu's pale and haggard face, he was stunned for a moment, his eyes filled with worry.

"Your Highness, what's wrong...?"

"It's alright." Xu Yanli took the teacup, sipped the warm tea, and casually instructed, "Prepare breakfast. I have things to take care of after you finish eating."

Luo Xu was full of doubts. Looking at the prince's tired appearance, he wanted to ask the reason, but dared not say anything. He could only obediently agree and retreat.

Xu Yanli stood under the corridor, gazing at the slowly rising sun on the horizon, and gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

The second test of the gods: the soul is refined by the tide of life's destruction.

The rules are simple yet cruel: one hour a day for enlightenment and nourishment from the Ancient Tree of Life, and one hour for tempering by the Thunderous Domain of Destruction, for a full year.

It was only the first day, and it was already extremely dangerous; they almost couldn't hold on.

The next three hundred days will only become more difficult.

But he had no way out and never thought of backing down.

If you persevere, you can live a good life; if you retreat, you'll only face death.

After finishing his hot tea, he gently placed the cup on the railing and turned back to his study.

During the day, he also has a host of complicated government affairs to handle.

The pilot implementation of compulsory education, the reform of the imperial examination system, the construction and implementation of new-style schools, and the relocation and resettlement of the entire Zhuoshi Sect...

Every single matter is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed in the slightest.

The sound of cicadas chirping was particularly disturbing in the quiet night.

The next morning, Xu Yanli resignedly got out of bed, feeling as if his soul was about to ascend to heaven.

The government affairs hall was brightly lit by candlelight.

Xu Tianran was engrossed in reviewing the mountain of memorials at his desk when he heard a noise at the door. He looked up and saw Xu Yanli push the door open and walk in. A gentle smile immediately appeared on his usually cold and stern face.

"came back?"

"Hmm." Xu Yanli walked straight to the table and sat down, poured himself a cup of hot tea, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, his tone light but with a hint of certainty, "The eighth spirit ring, we got it."

Xu Tianran's gaze fell on his younger brother, paused for a moment, and a complex emotion, almost imperceptible, flashed across his eyes.

Level 85 Contra.

Xu Yanli's growth rate is simply too fast; he is only a level 95 Title Douluo at the moment.

It was so fast that he was genuinely pleased, yet it also made people feel a bit apprehensive and uneasy.

However, Xu Tianran quickly suppressed this fleeting thought.

He picked up his teacup and asked calmly, "Success?"

"Ah."

Xu Tianran's fingers holding the cup paused almost imperceptibly for a moment, then he resumed his normal posture as if nothing had happened.

He didn't ask for more details.

He knew Xu Yanli's abilities all too well, and he also knew that it was no easy feat for a top-tier ferocious beast that had been around for 500,000 years to voluntarily offer itself as a sacrifice.

Some things are better left unsaid; there's no need to dig deeper.

"They came all this way, it can't just be to tell me the good news."

Xu Yanli put down the empty teacup, the casual look on his face faded, and his expression became serious.

"Brother, I want to have a good talk with you about evil spirit masters."

Upon hearing this, the smile in Xu Tianran's eyes vanished instantly, and his gaze suddenly turned serious.

"In the past year or so, I have traveled all over the continent and witnessed too many people being harmed by evil soul masters." Xu Yanli's voice was not loud, but every word was clear and powerful. "In the villages on the outskirts of Xincheng, half of the villagers were slaughtered. Mingde Hall has had several incidents, and many talented students have been kidnapped and harmed by evil soul masters. In various sects and towns, many children have been beaten to death simply because they have special martial souls."

Chapter 153 The radiance of angels will shine upon the earth once more!

"Evil Soul Masters are a malignant tumor that has taken root in the entire Douluo Continent. Over time, they have become more and more rotten. If they are not dealt with, they will cause endless troubles in the future."

He looked up and stared directly at Xu Tianran, his gaze frank and straightforward.

“I know you’ve been cooperating with the Holy Spirit Cult. It’s understandable that court intrigue and power struggles involve using some underhanded forces, and I’ve never questioned that. But brother, the evil soul master is a double-edged sword. If you wield it for too long, it will eventually backfire and damage the foundation of the Sun Moon Empire.”

The study fell silent instantly, with only the soft crackling of the candlelight remaining.

The flickering firelight reflected on Xu Tianran's face, creating an interplay of light and shadow that obscured his true thoughts.

After a long silence, he finally spoke: "So what do you plan to do?"

“We’ll take two paths.” Xu Yanli held up two fingers, speaking clearly. “On the surface, in the name of our Sun Moon Empire’s court, we’ll establish a new official agency specifically to eradicate evil spirit masters, thus legitimately rectifying the chaos.”

"Secretly, I used my angel legion to precisely target and wipe out all evil soul master forces that were outside the Holy Spirit Cult."

"Not touching the Holy Spirit Cult?" Xu Tianran asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Let's not move for now." Xu Yanli said firmly, "Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, two Limit Douluos, are stationed in the Holy Spirit Sect. Their foundation is too deep. At this stage, a head-on confrontation would be a waste of national resources and manpower. But those scattered evil soul masters and small forces without top-level backers can be completely eradicated one by one."

Xu Tianran leaned back in his chair, his fingertips lightly tapping the solid wood armrest, and pondered for a long time.

"Who do you want to head this new organization?"

“I will take full charge.” Xu Yanli did not hesitate at all, and then added, “I plan to entrust the specific execution, inspection and cleanup work to Yue Zhengling.”

"Angels?"

“That’s right.” Xu Yanli’s lips curled into a faint smile. “When it comes to suppressing evil spirits and evil soul masters, no race on the entire continent can compare to the Angel race. The Holy Angel Martial Soul is born to suppress all evil power. Ten thousand years ago, the Angel Legion of the Spirit Hall was recognized as the nemesis of evil soul masters on the continent.”

"Letting them take charge of the clearing operations is not only legitimate, but also more effective."

Xu Tianran stared at his younger brother quietly for a long time, then suddenly chuckled and shook his head.

"You've got a good plan. This is an opportunity to pave the way for the angels who have been dormant for thousands of years, allowing them to return to the world's view."

“I don’t deny it.” Xu Yanli admitted frankly without any concealment. “The Angel Clan has been hiding for ten thousand years and has long since lost its former sharpness. What they lack is a legitimate reason to stand in the sunlight and establish themselves on the continent. Eradicating evil soul masters and protecting the common people is the perfect opportunity.”

He paused briefly, then continued, "Moreover, purifying evil spirits is also an excellent tempering for angelic soul masters. The more evil soul masters they kill and purify, the higher the purity of their martial souls will be, and their cultivation speed will far exceed that of ordinary people. It's definitely a win-win situation."

Xu Tianran pondered for a moment, then finally nodded decisively.

“It’s feasible. I approve of this. Tomorrow I will issue an imperial decree to establish a new specialized agency for eliminating evil spirit masters, named the ‘Purification Division,’ which will be placed under the jurisdiction of your Carefree Prince’s Mansion and under your full command.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Yanli stood up to thank him and walked towards the door. Just as he was about to step out of the study, he suddenly stopped and looked back.

"By the way, bro."

"Is there anything else?"

"Under the leadership of the second and fourth brothers, there must still be quite a few entrenched and not completely eradicated remnants of their forces, right? I remember these people are all evil soul masters."