Douluo Dragon King: Doumu's Blessing, I Am the Star Lord

As Makino spoke, he patted his chest with a frank expression: "Let's skip all those fancy procedures, shall we?"

"This is rather troublesome. I, the sect leader, have always been a pragmatic person."

After saying that, he generously spread his five fingers and held them out in front of Zang Xin. He shook his five fingers, and the meaning was crystal clear. Everything was understood without saying a word.

Looking at his self-righteous attitude, Zang Xin rubbed his aching temples, his eyes full of helplessness.

He knew perfectly well what Makino wanted.

Today's situation is either a matter of keeping quiet or a complete breakdown in relations.

But if building an armory underground in Tiandou City were to come to the attention of the Federation, it would severely damage their image.

As everyone knows, the Tang Clan is a force that cherishes peace!

In the end, Zang Xin reluctantly took out five tokens from his storage soul tool.

The token was engraved with the words "Ice and Fire" on the front and the emblem of the Tang Clan on the back. It was the Tang Clan's Ice and Fire Token, which allowed entry and exit from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. He obediently handed it to Mu Ye.

Upon receiving the token, Makino ran his fingers over its cool surface, instantly transforming into a swaying, unsteady gait while chuckling, "Hehehe...hehehe..."

Seeing his sudden drunken outburst, Zang Xin frowned even more and couldn't help but rub his temples.

Makino's seemingly scattered and unsteady movements actually possess a unique and natural charm.

In the history of the Body Sect, there once emerged a prodigy with twin martial souls: a liver and two fists. He created an unparalleled combat technique.

It's called Drunken Fist.

This combat technique may seem crazy and disorderly, but it actually brings the physical strength of the Body Sect to its extreme. The form may be drunk but the mind is not, the steps may be chaotic but the fists are not.

Since recovering the lost secret techniques of the Body Sect, Makino has been studying them day and night.

The core tradition of the Body Sect is to maximize the physical potential of a Soul Master through the combat techniques created by generations of predecessors.

They firmly believe that only self-created combat skills are the most suitable for them. Even the soul skills brought by their martial souls may not be able to fully match their cultivation path due to their uncontrollability.

"Oh dear... I think I've had too much to drink... Where am I?"

Makino muttered to himself, staggering, yet with incredible precision, he avoided all obstacles and wobbled as he climbed onto the mecha.

The hatch closed, the mech roared, turned and plunged into the hole it had just dug, disappearing into the ground in the blink of an eye, leaving only rubble and dust, and Zang Xin standing there with a helpless expression.

Chapter 57 Earth-shaking, Abyss Household Registration, Zhu Biao Template

The leaden-gray sky was a uniform expanse, bathed in a layer of cool light that was not dazzling.

Beneath his feet stretched a vast expanse of dark rock that stretched to the horizon.

Qian Gu Xing Ci leaped like an arrow, soaring straight into the sky, his soul power flowing into the Panlong Staff.

The purple-gold staff instantly burst forth with dazzling light, star patterns and the evil-breaking dragon soul intertwined and entwined, the man and the staff became one, transforming into a heavy and fierce staff shadow, crashing down like a meteor falling to earth.

At the same time, an identical staff shadow shot up from beneath the ground, carrying immense force capable of tearing the earth apart, and attacked from below in the opposite direction.

Two stick shadows, one above and one below, shook the heavens and the other the earth.

Using heaven and earth as a cage, and the intent of the stick as a chain!

The ferocious intent of the staff was unleashed at this moment, enveloping the entire arena like an impenetrable iron curtain.

Before the sticks even collided, the surrounding space was already torn apart by this earth-shattering force, leaving fine black cracks.

The shattered law patterns flowed slowly along the staff, pulverizing all the elemental energy within its range and completely eliminating the opponent's possibility of mobilizing external soul power for defense.

The moment the two staff shadows collided, a deafening roar erupted, and a shockwave powerful enough to shatter meridians swept outwards in a ring.

The ground cracked and turned to dust layer by layer. Even the protective shield formed by the ancient court at the edge with soul power at the level of a Soul Douluo was covered with dense cracks under this enormous force. The shield trembled violently and could not be calmed for a long time.

Qian Gu Die Ting flashed forward and arrived in front of him. His gaze fell on the coiled dragon staff in his hand, which was still trembling slightly, and he uttered only one word: "Soul".

Qian Gu Xing Ci paused slightly, holding the staff, and raised his eyes to ask, "Grandpa, are you talking about the staff's spirit?"

He had read through his family's classic texts since childhood and was thoroughly familiar with the core methods of martial spirit cultivation.

Any martial soul can follow three advancement paths: "Intent, Soul, and Spirit," among which weapon martial souls are most compatible with this path.

When a Soul Master fully integrates their spiritual power, fighting will, and ultimate understanding of their Martial Soul into the origin of their Martial Soul, they can condense their own unique Martial Soul essence, also known as artistic conception.

Once the true meaning of a martial spirit is perfected, it will give rise to independent intelligence. When applied to the Panlong Staff, this becomes the staff spirit that the Qian Gu family pursues.

Qian Gu Die Ting shook his head and said in a deep voice, "To be precise, it's not the staff spirit we know, but a change brought about by the improvement in the quality of your martial spirit."

I could clearly see when you swung your staff just now that your soul core was forged with the power of stars and the energy to ward off evil, which corresponds to the martial soul origin of your Panlong Staff.

Once the soul core is successfully condensed, it will naturally nourish the martial soul, bringing about a transformation similar to a second awakening.

After a moment's thought, Qian Gu Xing Ci understood and said, "Just like top-tier bloodline soul beasts such as Emperor Auspicious Beasts, they are born with complete intelligence, while most ordinary soul beasts need to cultivate to the level of ten thousand years or even a hundred thousand years to possess intelligence that is no less than that of humans. Is that what you mean?"

A hint of approval flashed in Qian Gu Die Ting's eyes, and he nodded, continuing, "That's right. The true power of the earth-shaking technique you just used can only be fully unleashed after cultivating the Staff Soul."

The core of this technique lies in the combined attack of the two sticks. The physical stick is the embodiment of the martial spirit, while the virtual stick is entirely formed by the intent of the stick.

Only when the staff spirit takes shape can this illusory staff unleash power no less than that of the martial spirit's physical form.

"In any case, this will make cultivating the staff spirit much smoother in the future."

Qian Gu Die Ting looked at his still steady breathing and said slowly, "If you want to wear the crown, you must first bear its weight."

The Unyielding Staff Technique requires each strike to defy the laws of heaven and earth, placing an immense burden on the body and mind.

"Take a good rest for a while before continuing your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Qian Gu Xing Ci scratched his head in confusion: "Burden? Grandpa, are you referring to the oppressive aura of the stone tablet?"

"The backlash of the power of heaven and earth..." Qian Gu Die Ting was about to explain, but he suddenly stopped and waved his hand, "Never mind, this has nothing to do with you."

Why is he talking about this with the chosen one of the planes?

Qian Gu Die Ting was naturally unaware that although Qian Gu Xing Ci was not the true chosen one of the Douluo plane, the world treated him with far greater kindness and tolerance than any so-called chosen one.

When an ordinary person cultivates the Unyielding Staff Technique and uses human power to shatter the laws of heaven and earth, they will inevitably suffer a certain degree of backlash from the plane, just like watching their own talented but rebellious child.

However, Qian Gu Xing Ci was different. Earlier this month, he joined forces with Shrek Academy's Golden Tree to completely transfer the source of his Unyielding Staff Technique's Shattering Laws to the Abyss Plane and the Demon Plane!

After a series of operations, the Eternal Star Decree officially settled in the Abyss Plane and the Demon Plane!

All planes are suspended beneath the stars of the heavens, and the stellar power of the Eternal Star Decree originates from the same source as the stars in the heavens, so the planes instinctively do not resist his actions.

When using the Unyielding Staff Technique, the laws of heaven and earth will actively surge towards the tip of his staff, leaving him defenseless and allowing it to shatter and refine him.

This situation, to put it bluntly, is like Zhu Yuanzhang watching his crown prince Zhu Biao steal his dragon robe, sit openly on the throne, and even casually cut a hole in his dragon robe. Instead of being angry, he clapped his hands and laughed, saying that his son Biao had the appearance of an emperor, with supreme demeanor, and was not afraid in the slightest.

The moment the thought crossed Qian Gu Xing Ci's mind, he paused for a moment, then silently complained to himself:

Oh no, so I've taken Zhu Biao's template and even have Zhu Yuanzhang's stick-wielding style!

The Golden Tree Spirit used this to complete a preparation: when the Eternal Star Departure enters the Abyss Plane and the Demon Plane in the future, it will not be suppressed by the planes for those from other planes.

Kou can go, so can I!

Qian Gu Xing Ci flipped his palm, revealing the lustrous and translucent Blue Silver Emperor Inner Core. Clear blue light spread through his fingers, and a warm and powerful life force emanated from it.

He looked up at Qian Gu Die Ting, his face showing just the right amount of weariness, and continued the conversation with a smile: "Grandpa, speaking of which, I do feel quite heavy after practicing this strike, and I need to rest and recuperate for a while. How about I trouble you to protect your grandson?"

Before he finished speaking, he infused his soul power, stimulating the energy contained within his inner core.

In an instant, like a spring tide that had been frozen for thousands of years suddenly breaking through the dam, a rich, almost solidified emerald green life radiance burst forth from the inner core, immersing the entire stone tablet space in a warm and vibrant life force.

This is the inner core condensed by a plant-based mythical beast. The life essence contained within is more profound than imagined. Even the black stone ground around it, which has been silent for ten thousand years, is faintly showing a fresh and tender color under the influence of this vitality.

Qian Gu Die Ting frowned slightly, about to wave his hand in refusal.

He has always maintained his integrity and would never take advantage of a younger generation's opportunities for nothing.

But the words were cut off by Qian Gu Xing Ci's next words.

"Grandpa, the life force in this inner core, even the life-giving gold recorded in the classics, cannot compare to its concentration of life essence for the same volume."

"I'm only at the Soul King level now; I simply can't absorb all of this."

Qian Gu Xing Ci's words were absolutely true. The level of this divine origin far exceeded his current realm. No matter how deep his foundation was, he could not completely absorb it.

Saying this is simply to find the most appropriate excuse.

As for Qian Gu Dong Feng, the Limit Douluo, who is just over a hundred years old, is at the perfect age to break through!

Before Qian Gu Die Ting could speak again, Qian Gu Xing Ci had already sat cross-legged with his inner core in his arms, lowered his eyes and focused his mind into meditation, guiding the controllable part of the energy in the inner core to slowly cleanse his meridians.

He could tell at a glance that the kid was doing it on purpose.

After going through such a long and winding road, using the pretext of protecting the Dharma, I was able to legitimately share in the overflowing essence of life.

He finally stepped forward and stood beside Qian Gu Xing Ci, his soul power quietly spreading out to firmly protect the surrounding space, truly taking on the role of protector.

The principles of the Qian Gu Clan are actually quite similar to those of the Body Sect; generation after generation has relied on reckless training and selfless battles to forge their own path.

To cultivate the Panlong Staff to the quasi-god level, the most crucial element is the courage to sacrifice everything.

Qian Gu Dongfeng's talent should have prevented him from reaching the level of a demigod, but he was trapped in his long-standing grudge with Shrek Academy. Without his do-or-die spirit, he was unable to overcome that insurmountable barrier.

As his thoughts raced, that warm and powerful life force seeped into his meridians.

The blood and qi that had become somewhat sluggish with age suddenly surged again, bringing a sense of comfort and warmth to the depths of the soul. Under the influence of this vitality, lifespan also saw a noticeable slight increase.

Chapter 58 The Youngsters' First Hand-Holding, Yun Ming, You Deserve to Die!

Three days later, on the busiest central street of Shrek City.

The afternoon sun filtered through the branches and leaves of the street, casting dappled golden light that fell on the two people walking side by side.

Qian Gu Xing Ci wore a crisp black shirt, the cuffs casually rolled up to his forearms, revealing his sleek wrists, exuding a refined elegance with a touch of youthful handsomeness.

Gu Yue walked beside him, her slender arm tightly entwined with his. She wore a moon-white fitted dress with silver-purple intertwined floral patterns embroidered on the neckline and cuffs. The hem of the dress fell just above her knees, revealing her slender and shapely calves, paired with matching ankle boots.

Her waist-length, ink-black hair was loosely tied in half with a simple silver hair clip, while the rest of her hair fell down her shoulders and back, gently brushing against Qian Gu Xing Ci's neck when the wind blew.

Her usually aloof and distant eyes were now curved in a slight arc.

She deliberately took advantage of the time when Na'er was at the Soul Tower choosing her second soul spirit to drag Qian Gu Xing Ci out, not wanting to waste this rare time alone.

The communicator in his pocket suddenly rang urgently. Qian Gu Xing Ci took it out and answered it. Qian Gu Dong Feng's calm voice came from the other end immediately: "Xing Ci, are you interested in doing some part-time work?"

Qian Gu Xing Ci was taken aback. He slowed down and followed the flow of people on the street, raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Uncle, what happened to our family that has reduced me to working?"