Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

Zhao Xuanzhen couldn't believe a word of it, and a name suddenly popped into his mind.

The ninth most ferocious beast on the continent, the Hellish Demon Dragon King Zi Ji!

With dragon blood and a true dragon soul beast, she is the perfect choice to play Gu Yue's mother.

It seems that Gu Yue has chosen that path after all: to plunder the Golden Dragon King's divine core, join the Spirit Pagoda, showcase his talent/background to gain the attention of the Spirit Pagoda's higher-ups, and then establish the Myriad Beast Platform to control human soul masters and complete the soul beasts' revenge against humanity!

"Why are you chatting with me the whole time? Focus on carving the core magic array, and your speed has slowed down!" Leng Yaozhu tapped the table.

"Teacher, the topic you raised..."

“I am a difficulty, and you must overcome it, not take advantage of it.” Leng Yaozhu calmly observed Zhao Xuanzhen, vividly demonstrating what it means to have a point on both sides.

The creation of the soul tool has reached a critical stage. If Leng Yaozhu continues to interfere, it will probably fail. After a moment's thought, Zhao Xuanzhen had a blueprint float out of his storage soul tool and land in front of Leng Yaozhu.

"Could you help me look at this drawing, teacher?"

"Okay."

Leng Yaozhu accepted the challenge, shifting her gaze to the blueprints. Her delicate body trembled involuntarily, and her phoenix eyes sparkled.

The drawing depicts a design for a single-line battle armor, almost complete, and even with her level nine mecha designer's eye, she couldn't find any major flaws.

Normally, after breaking through to level three in the second profession, one can try to research the One-Word Battle Armor. To perfect the One-Word Battle Armor, one needs to be at level four. Based on this design blueprint alone, Zhao Xuanzhen is already a level four mecha designer!

"genius……"

Leng Yaozhu was greatly shocked and analyzed and dissected Zhao Xuanzhen's design concept bit by bit.

Having dealt with the teacher who was only adding to the distraction, Zhao Xuanzhen sped up again. The carving knife was like a light breeze, touching and moving away without stopping. The smooth and flowing movements were like the carving knife lightly touching the surface of the silver.

The master and apprentice were quietly studying and focused on their craft. As darkness fell outside the window, the soft lights in the battle armor room automatically turned on to keep the room bright. Neither Zhao Xuanzhen nor Leng Yaozhu paid attention to this change, immersing themselves in their own worlds.

As the countdown ended, the sunken silver transformed into a hollowed-out, cone-shaped soul tool with intricate, winding patterns on its outer shell, giving it a strong three-dimensional feel.

An alloy wall rose from the ground. Zhao Xuanzhen infused it with his soul power and flung it away. After a series of ear-piercing explosions, metal powder flew everywhere.

Leng Yaozhu affirmed, "The modified charged high-explosive shell, which incorporates fixed-mount soul guidance technology, is slightly less powerful than a regular level four fixed-mount soul guidance shell, while its production cost is much lower, making it economical and practical."

Congratulations, ten-year-old Level 4 Mecha Builder, Level 4 Mecha Designer.

“Not only that,” Zhao Xuanzhen said. “Master Han certified that Na’er and I are both Level 4 mecha repairmen.”

Leng Yaozhu recalled that almost impossible promise: within five years, all three secondary professions would break through to level four, while Zhao Xuanzhen only took four years.

“The younger generation is pushing the older generation forward…” she said with emotion. “From now on, I will no longer stop you from pursuing all three professions at the same time.”

"Thank you, teacher."

"There's no need for thanks between master and disciple..."

A jade-like hand gently touched Zhao Xuanzhen's cheek, and Leng Yaozhu's crimson eyes seemed to gather a dark storm as she whispered:

"Xuanzhen, don't blame your teacher for being strict with you these past few years. You are my only source of spiritual support. Your teacher wants to see you surpass everyone else and become an invincible figure among your peers..."

The intense heat traveled through his palm, and ripples appeared in Zhao Xuanzhen's dark, still eyes, as calm as a still lake. He said:

"Invincible among his peers, is that all?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu smiled with a sense of relief: "If you can go even further, that would be the best. Your teacher has a selfish wish: to nurture you step by step, so that you can reach the heavens and explore the depths!"

For this, teachers are willing to give...everything!

"I will. Teacher, I'm going back to cultivate."

Zhao Xuanzhen's expression was unexpectedly cold and indifferent. He bid farewell to Leng Yaozhu and boarded the high-class elevator leading to the ninety-ninth floor.

No one could see that his eyes were no longer the natural black, nor the deep blue of his earth-based magic, but a dazzling gold, filled with awe-inspiring majesty!

Na'er did not finish her training, and Zhao Xuanzhen was the only one left on the ninety-ninth floor.

"The four plates are in harmony."

The Eight Trigrams and Qimen Dunjia instantly sealed off the entire floor, leaving no trace of its presence.

"Wanwan resembles Qing, their love story is like a beautiful beginning but a tragic end..."

Zhao Xuanzhen saw his own reflection in Leng Yaozhu's eyes; it was clearly on him, yet it seemed as if she wasn't looking at him at all.

"I am unique, the best among men. I want to be the highest, the very highest Zhao... wait, my real surname is Zhao!"

Forget it, we can't just do that thing carelessly!

"Reaching for the heavens and exploring the netherworld... Teacher, I will not be the second Sky-Supporting Douluo, but will replace him to reach the top of the continent, and... the place in your heart!"

The Eight Trigrams and Qimen Dunjia, the Divine Plate!

The Bagua Qimen Dunjia system comprises four plates: Heaven, Earth, Humanity, and God, which correspond to the timing of Heaven, the advantages of Earth, the harmony of people, and the assistance of God, respectively.

Zhao Xuanzhen often uses the Earth Plate Daoist Technique, which represents the advantage of the terrain, but the most powerful of the four plates is undoubtedly the Divine Plate Daoist Technique, which embodies eight kinds of worldly power!

His golden eyes burned silently as Zhao Xuanzhen observed the celestial phenomena. Two nights later, a once-in-a-millennium celestial opportunity arose, with stars shining brightly.

To achieve one's long-cherished wish, a world free from divine interference is necessary, for it is the only opportunity for human power to overcome the gods.

However, Zhao Xuanzhen was only a two-ring Great Soul Master and did not have the ability to bear that heavenly secret. He needed to use a medium.

The Divine Plate, the Eight Deceptive Gods!

The Eight Trigrams and the Qimen Dunjia cast golden shadows, and the Qimen Dunjia formation slowly rotated in accordance with the laws of heaven and earth.

The Eight Deceptive Gods of the Divine Plate are the embodiment of the power of heaven and earth, and are eight mysterious forces that correspond to all things in the world. Their birth is the limit of a world, and the process will take a lot of time to absorb the energy of heaven and earth. However, the master of Qimen can use the right time, the right place, and the right people to accelerate the Eight Deceptive Gods!

Having the right timing, location, and people, they will occupy an extremely important position in the Douluo Continent, such as those super forces that stand at the top of the continent, like the Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, Tang Sect, and the Temple of War...

The stronger the light, the darker the shadow.

The Holy Spirit Cult, the Abyss, the Demon Hell... evil forces also possess a great deal of favorable timing, location, and popular support.

Located in the aforementioned region, the Eight Deceitful Gods were able to grow at the fastest speed, transforming into the pinnacle of beings in this era of Douluo Continent, a quasi-god.

The spirits of heaven and earth are subject to the limitations of heaven and earth. If the Eight Deceitful Gods wish to become gods, they can only take two paths: ascend to a higher world plane, or transcend the world as the Master of Qimen!

"The fire of the South, return to its place."

Absolute, all-consuming silence descended. A pitch-black abyss split open in the center of the Eight Trigrams and the Mysterious Gate, a shadow that seemed to devour even light. Absorbing the energy of heaven and earth from the Spirit Transmission Tower for many years, the first of the Eight Deceitful Gods slowly awoke.

The sound of scales rubbing together was like two iron mountains colliding. A scarlet vertical pupil emerged from the abyss, and a huge head rose up, followed by a tower-like figure. The crimson patterns between the gaps in the black scales were like lava that had not yet cooled.

A colossal serpent of exaggerated size, the ceiling of the ninety-nine-story building was too small for it to see, only its head and part of its body could be seen. Its breath was incredibly hot, and with each breath it tore spiderweb-like red cracks in the air.

The giant serpent looked down at Zhao Xuanzhen, its crimson pupils swirling with black clouds like a volcanic eruption. The next instant, it slowly lowered its head and spoke in human language:

"The Eight Deceptive Divine Serpents greet the Master of Qimen."

Chapter 14: Departure to the East Sea, The Overbearing Angel Falls in Love with Me, The Ascension Platform During the Riotous Period (4K)

"Zhao Xuanzhen, let's go!"

At dawn, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, there was a loud knocking on Zhao Xuanzhen's door. The girl's clear and cheerful tone revealed her joyful mood.

"I'm coming."

Zhao Xuanzhen opened the door, and his clear, dark eyes reflected the pretty Na'er, a hint of helplessness in them.

"A trip? Why aren't you excited at all!" Na'er said, hands on her hips, looking at Na'er with a disappointed expression.

"We've been cultivating diligently for four years, working from dawn till dusk every day, attending classes six and a half days a week, learning a second job, undergoing trials to advance our spiritual platforms, and being tormented by the real illusions... That's why Aunt Leng rewarded us with a vacation to Donghai City. You need to be more proactive!"

I spent half the night researching online, and Donghai City truly lives up to its reputation as a seaside tourist destination—it has everything: sunshine, beaches, and ocean waves, plus tons of delicious local cuisine!

Na'er hadn't changed her foodie nature; the mention of food made her swallow hard, and then she looked at Zhao Xuanzhen with bright, sparkling silver eyes, saying with a hint of anticipation:

"By the way, look at me, is there anything different about me today?"

"Oh?"

Zhao Xuanzhen looked Na'er up and down and easily noticed the girl's change. It was probably because she was traveling that Na'er had dressed up specially.

Wearing a pure white belted short dress, white gold crystal shoes, and long silver hair adorned with exquisite accessories, even Zhao Xuanzhen, who was used to Na'er, had to admit that she was excessively beautiful today.

The Silver Dragon King's unparalleled beauty was beyond the reach of mortals. Any intelligent being who saw this girl would marvel at God's favoritism, for only favoritism could create such beauty that originated from the depths of one's blood.

"Is it nice?"

Na'er noticed the surprise in Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes and became even more arrogant.

"She is somewhat attractive."

"嘁!o(^｀)o"

Na'er gave a light snort, feigning aloofness, but comedians are destined to be unable to maintain a cool persona. She couldn't hold back, and the upward curve of her lips betrayed the girl's inner joy.

"Charge! Charge! Charge! Head to Donghai City!"

Na'er decided to lay all her cards on the table and stop pretending. She wrapped her arms around Zhao Xuanzhen's arm and pulled him down to meet up with Leng Yaozhu.

Leng Yaozhu sent a soul-guided communication message to the two, indicating that they should meet in an open area today. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er took the elevator out of the 108-story Spirit Transmission Tower and saw a graceful and mature figure in the distance.

Tianfeng Douluo changed into a black dress. Time has never defeated her beauty. Her skin was as smooth as snow and delicate as if it could be broken with a touch. She had a generous and graceful demeanor. Her full and slender figure was as exquisite as if it had been sculpted. Adding or subtracting even a little bit would have ruined the overall perfect proportions.

"Teacher/Aunt Leng!"

The two waved to Leng Yaozhu, whose crimson phoenix eyes instantly filled with a smile.

"Aunt Leng, how do we get to Donghai City? Do we take the Soul Guidance Train?" Na'er asked impatiently.

“Of course not.” Leng Yaozhu’s voice was gentle. “The Soul Guidance Train is crowded and slow. We have better options.”

After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and a black streak of light descended from the sky.

The black phoenix-shaped metal construct, with a wingspan exceeding thirty meters, was a sight to behold for Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er. Gazing up at this towering, majestic product of modern soul-guided technology, the two, whose second professions had already surpassed level four, exclaimed in unison:

"A Black-level mecha!?"

“Black-level mecha, Heavenly Fire Phoenix.” Leng Yaozhu smiled faintly. “Get on, the mecha is much faster than the Soul Guidance Train.”

The Skyfire Phoenix is ​​a black-level mecha that Leng Yaozhu personally created when she was young. As her own strength increased rapidly, the black-level mecha gradually became unable to keep up with her growth.

Leng Yaozhu had never considered upgrading the Heavenly Fire Phoenix, since the top-tier Red-level mecha was only equivalent to a three-word battle armor and couldn't compete in battles against a four-word battle armor master like the Limit Douluo.

Therefore, Leng Yaozhu simply modified the Heavenly Fire Phoenix into a flying vehicle. With two huge soul-forged metal turbines and an eye-catching phoenix shell, this black mecha was once considered a symbol of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.

The three boarded the Black-class mecha. Leng Yaozhu sat alone in the front cabin, acting as the pilot for the two juniors, while Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er enjoyed the luxurious interior of the Skyfire Phoenix.

The Skyfire Phoenix is ​​enormous, belonging to the super-large mecha category. Its interior space is more spacious than a living room, with sofas and coffee tables piled with snacks and drinks. The metal floor is covered with a golden-red Flame Lion King carpet, which makes no sound when stepped on, and warmth rises from the feet to the top of the head.

The Heavenly Fire Phoenix tore through the sky, its fiery tail flames bursting forth from its nozzle, carving a deep, lasting trench in the sea of ​​clouds. Its cry as it took off was just like the cry of a phoenix rising from the ashes.

"So comfortable! I love vacations!"

Na'er lay on the sofa and casually grabbed a soft pillow and hugged it to her chest.

It takes several hours to fly from the Spirit Pagoda headquarters to Donghai City. Since it was a rare holiday, neither of them planned to cultivate during the journey. Instead, they each opened their soul communication devices and logged onto the Soul Network.

Zhao Xuanzhen usually only uses the Soul Network to browse news, while Na'er has a wide range of interests. She saw a wildly popular push notification and excitedly said:

"Zhao Xuanzhen, I've found a new novel, come and take a look!"

"You got a new book?"

Zhao Xuanzhen had already suppressed all the emotional fluctuations from last night. He sat down next to Na'er, his emotions as calm as a still lake, and said, "I remember the last book you read was called 'The Counterattack of the Useless Sanpao,' 'The Awakening of the Holy Dragon.'"

In my past life, I was Luo Sanpao, who could never break through to the Soul Master level. My relatives and friends disliked me, my enemies despised me, and my fiancée, with whom I was engaged, abandoned me.

I've been reborn! In this life, Luo Sanpao awakens as the Holy Dragon of Light, and I will reclaim everything I've lost!

Feeling awkward like someone had read her personal signature to her face, Na'er glared at Zhao Xuanzhen and retorted, "The 'good-for-nothing rebirth and counterattack' trope is outdated. This is a sweet romance novel with two strong leads!"

Na'er held up the soul-guided communicator in one hand and gave a passionate speech: "He is the all-powerful Angel God King, yet he fell in love with her, the Imperial Beast, at first sight!"

That dark and stormy night, he pinned her against the wall, gave a wicked smile, and whispered in her ear, "Be with me, and I'll give you my life!"

"The domineering angel fell in love with me..."

Zhao Xuanzhen suddenly choked. Unlike Na'er, he couldn't bear such an earth-shattering and tear-jerking plot!

Although he looks like an elementary school student, he has the mental age of a seventeen-year-old genius high school student!

"Don't you dare insult my taste!"

Na'er sensed the deep malice in those seven words, and angrily nudged Zhao Xuanzhen lightly. Then, with a look of longing, she said, "Love is so beautiful. When I have someone I like, I will give my life to him!"

"Oh? You're very lucky?"

"...No, Zhao Xuanzhen, your attack power is so strong, I've broken through your defenses."