Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

Na'er remained silent for a long time, looking at Zhao Xuanzhen with a complicated expression. This guy was always sarcastic from the moment he opened his eyes, and he had never dared to purse his lips, for fear of poisoning her.

Not only Na'er broke down, but Leng Yaozhu, who was piloting the mecha in the front cabin, was also mentally devastated when she heard Zhao Xuanzhen's words. She secretly reflected on her bitter first half of life and decisively decided that after the holiday, Zhao Xuanzhen's training tasks would be doubled!

Zhao Xuanzhen, completely unaware that he had just punctured two lung tubes, continued to speak eloquently: "I think you should leave your life behind and give them a 100,000-year-old soul bone. It doesn't matter what the attribute is; modern soul masters don't care."

"A 100,000-year-old soul bone!?" Na'er leaned back. "Forget it, I can't afford this with 3,000 Federal Credits a month."

"Hey, I found the most beautiful beach in Donghai City! Shall we go swimming tomorrow morning?"

"Okay."

"Aunt Leng, why don't you come and play with us!"

The two had a lively discussion about how to spend their holiday trip. Then Na'er begged Leng Yaozhu to go to the beach with her. Leng Yaozhu initially declined politely, but after Zhao Xuanzhen persuaded her, she finally couldn't bear to refuse again and agreed to accompany them.

The Heavenly Fire Phoenix flew through the clouds and headed straight for Donghai City. Due to Leng Yaozhu's high level of special privileges in the Sun and Moon Federation, the city defense detection systems along the way allowed them to pass directly without any obstacles or encounters with evil soul masters.

"Xuanzhen, Na'er, we've entered the airspace above Donghai City," Leng Yaozhu reminded them.

The two glanced out the window. A light rain was falling in Donghai City, the rain streaking across the water and the metal wings of the Heavenly Fire Phoenix were shrouded in mist.

Donghai City is one of the locations of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars. Although it is far less prosperous than Shrek City, it is one of the important eastern cities of the Sun and Moon Federation, with streets extending to every corner of the city like veins.

"Look down, it seems like the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City has laid out a red carpet for us," Zhao Xuanzhen chuckled.

The Heavenly Fire Phoenix descended from the sky, heading towards the open space surrounding the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City. The Spirit Pagoda staff seemed to have been notified in advance, with elite deacons lining both sides of the path. A stern-faced middle-aged man stood at the front, welcoming the distinguished figure aboard the black phoenix.

Like a real phoenix stretching its body, the Heavenly Fire Phoenix spewed out streams of fire from its feather-shaped tail thrusters, violently tearing through the rain clouds, and the shadows cast by its wings enveloped the earth.

"Your Majesty the Heavenly Phoenix has arrived! Stay alert, don't lose points!"

The middle-aged man spoke in a low, cold voice. He was the tower master of the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City, an old subordinate whom Leng Yaozhu had personally promoted. He was leading the high-ranking deacons of the Spirit Pagoda in a welcoming procession.

The moment the Heavenly Fire Phoenix landed, its recoil engines spewed scorching flames downwards, drawing the attention of everyone in the Spirit Pagoda. Given Leng Yaozhu's status and wealth, even if it was just a Black-level mecha, it was practically the most expensive Red-level mecha in terms of materials. The hatch opened, steam billowed out, and three figures slowly emerged.

The middle-aged man took a deep breath and bowed deeply: "Your subordinate, Lu Ming of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda, greets Your Majesty the Heavenly Phoenix!"

“It’s been a long time, Lu Ming.” Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly.

The Eighteen Heavenly Pillar Tower Masters can be considered high-ranking officials in the Spirit Tower system. Lu Ming, as the East Sea Tower Master personally appointed by her, is one of the important supporters of the Phoenix Family.

Under Lu Ming's leadership, the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City not only provides normal services such as spirits and spirit ascension platforms, but also recruits talents for the Spirit Pagoda or the Phoenix Clan. Elementalist Gu Yue was recommended by him.

"I took my disciples to Donghai City for a vacation, and also to investigate that girl named Gu Yue," Leng Yaozhu said bluntly. "Where is Gu Yue now?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Gu Yue is a student in Class Zero of Donghai Academy. Today, the Ascension Platform in Donghai City was in turmoil, and the academy teachers sent Gu Yue and other students into the Ascension Platform for training."

What the heck, Gu Yue?

Na'er was startled. Leng Yaozhu had only sent a message saying that she was taking the two of them on vacation, and had not mentioned Gu Yue at all.

The world can't be that small, right? I just stepped out of the Spirit Pagoda headquarters and ran into Lao Gu on the same day?

Upon hearing about the Ascension Platform during the riots, Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes flashed, locking onto a specific timeline: Tang Wulin had been enrolled for half a year, Class Zero had been established for three months, the final exams were held, and the East China Sea F4 met for the first time.

“The Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period…” Leng Yaozhu pondered.

The Ascension Platform experiences two periods of riots each year. Initially caused by unstable energy, the Ascension Platform has been brought under control with technological advancements, and the riots have evolved into a special mechanism.

Once the Spirit Ascension Platform enters a period of turmoil, the number of spirit beasts increases dramatically, they become extremely active, and the internal danger skyrockets. At the same time, spirit masters are able to kill more spirit beasts to complete their spirit ring ascension.

“Xuanzhen, Na’er, you two will enter the Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period to test Gu Yue’s abilities for me. I will observe your actions from the observation room,” Leng Yaozhu said.

"Aunt Leng, we're here on vacation... can't we go in?"

Na'er's little face contorted in distress.

That wasn't fear. After four years in the human world, Na'er had developed absolute humanity.

Back then, the Demon King failed due to the abundance of powerful figures in Shrek City, missing Gu Yue's only chance to forcibly fuse with Na'er. Now, as long as Na'er resists, Gu Yue will never be able to perfectly fuse with that 30% of power.

Na'er was not afraid of Gu Yue, but she did not want to see him again. Humanity and animality are inherently contradictory.

"No."

Leng Yaozhu's tone was firm and left no room for negotiation. She said, "Testing Gu Yue is only one of the tasks. You have a more important second task: to kill the guardian of the primary Spirit Ascension Platform in Donghai City."

If the kill fails, I'll arrange a deep-sea training session for you tomorrow.

Na'er immediately became obedient and walked into the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City. Zhao Xuanzhen remained silent throughout, and based on his understanding of Leng Yaozhu, he vaguely felt that his teacher had other motives.

Killing the primary Spirit Ascension Platform Guardian is more important... that century-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear?

Zhao Xuanzhen carefully considered the matter, and then the two of them lay down in the metal chamber under the personal guidance of Lu Ming, the master of the East Sea Tower.

Before officially entering, Lu Ming said in a deep voice: "Unlike normal times, the Spirit Ascension Platform allows teams to enter during the riot period. The two of you will be teleported together directly."

Please be careful of restless soul beasts and be wary of other soul masters entering the Spirit Ascension Platform. Hunting soul beasts in their riotous phase will extend the spiritual energy absorption time by a hundred times. Once you leave the Spirit Ascension Platform, any remaining spiritual energy will be absorbed by nearby soul masters.

At this point, humans are far more dangerous than spirit beasts. To put it bluntly, apart from each other, all other spirit masters are enemies.

As the light gradually faded, the instrument began scanning. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er were teleported to the Ascension Platform, leaving only Leng Yaozhu and Lu Ming in the room.

“Lu Ming,” Leng Yaozhu said calmly.

"My subordinate is here."

"Have you finished the task I assigned you?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming's heart seemed to tremble. Those few treasures were extremely rare in the world, and to bring out multiple of them at once would require even the Deputy Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda, Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, to use a roundabout method. He hurriedly and respectfully said:

"Your subordinate has obeyed your orders. The two soul beasts have been successfully deployed, replacing the century-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear as the new guardians of the East Sea City Primary Spirit Ascension Platform..."

Chapter 15: The Advancement Match Leads to a Collision with Tongtiandai, First Encounter with Tang Wulin and Gu Yue (4K)

The vast primeval forest has fresh and pleasant air, with ancient trees and intertwined roots. The environment of the Ascension Platform in Donghai City is no different from that of the headquarters, both imitating the outer area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest.

The jet-black and silver-white eyes suddenly opened. The other person was right beside them. During the riot, the Spirit Ascension Platform allowed Soul Master teams to enter. They would teleport together and there was no need to waste time finding each other.

"Na'er, how many more years can your two soul rings increase in length?" Zhao Xuanzhen asked.

"About two hundred years."

Having spent four years together, the two had become the most tacit partners. As soon as Zhao Xuanzhen spoke, Na'er instantly understood what he meant.

With the support of the deputy tower master of the Spirit Transmission Tower, the coveted Spirit Ascension Platform spots that outsiders would fight tooth and nail for are within easy reach. As long as their bodies and minds can withstand the pressure, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er can enter the Spirit Ascension Platform anytime to advance their spirit rings.

This means that the two of them have almost reached the limit of their spirit rings, so they need to be a little more restrained in killing the spirit beasts on the Ascension Platform today.

Zhao Xuanzhen's true form is his martial soul, and his physical attributes far surpass Na'er's. However, his two ten-thousand-year soul rings are extremely burdensome, and he can only absorb spiritual energy feedback for a maximum of three hundred years. He also needs to reserve some time to kill the guardian.

It's a minor issue. Most of the beasts on the primary Spirit Ascension Platform are ten-year or hundred-year-old soul beasts. Assuming a 10% conversion rate, the two of them together would have a total quota of five thousand years. Moreover, ascending the soul ring itself is not the ultimate goal of this trip.

The two walked side by side, heading deeper into the Ascension Platform.

"Zhao Xuanzhen".

"Ok?"

"Why did Aunt Leng suddenly ask us to test that Gu Yue?" Na'er's eyes revealed a look of confusion.

"Gu Yue is a genius soul master recommended by the East Sea Tower Master, and he is willing to join the Spirit Pagoda. The teacher plans to directly recruit him into the Phoenix Family faction."

Me, you, and Gu Yue—the three of us are the trident in the teacher's eyes.

The so-called test was just a formality. Firstly, it allowed the teacher to observe whether Gu Yue's abilities were genuine; secondly, it allowed the three of us to get to know each other—as the old saying goes, "No fight, no friendship."

Zhao Xuanzhen patiently explained that although Na'er was exceptionally talented, Leng Yaozhu would not tell her all her thoughts without reservation.

In Leng Yaozhu's heart, the most important person was always her direct disciple Zhao Xuanzhen, whom she had raised herself. Na'er was her strong and capable left arm, and Gu Yue was her future right arm.

"Is it possible that we could beat Gu Yue up badly, and then Aunt Leng would abandon her?" Na'er asked, her voice brimming with anticipation.

"Gu Yue's joining the Spirit Pagoda is a done deal, and behind her stands a powerful hidden family. The teacher plans to meet with Gu Yue's mother, Purple Dragon Douluo."

With talent, strength, and background all in one, the Spirit Pagoda would never miss the chance to recruit such a genius Soul Master. Even if the teacher disagrees, the four Spirit Envoys, Vice Tower Master Zhang Geyang, and even the entire lineage of the Tower Master Qian Gu will do everything in their power to win over Gu Yue.

"Na'er, the Spirit Pagoda isn't united; it's riddled with factions. Rather than having Gu Yue side with another team, it's better to recruit her for our own use. We'll be fully aware of everything she does."

"Good."

Upon hearing this, Na'er sighed deeply, her sigh filled with distress. She then walked around to stand in front of Zhao Xuanzhen, looked directly into his dark eyes, and earnestly emphasized:

"We've lived together for four years, braving wind and rain every day. Now that Gu Yue is here, you absolutely cannot help her bully me. It's best...it's best not to get too close to her!"

"Got it, you want me to pretend to be casual with her?"

"Hit the nail on the head!"

Na'er was overjoyed, for the first time she felt Zhao Xuanzhen speaking human language!

"Alright, three hundred-year-old soul beasts are approaching. Prepare for battle," Zhao Xuanzhen said helplessly.

"A mere hundred-year-old soul beast? Come on!"

Na'er applied to slack off. They were contestants who were going to challenge the intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform. Going to the beginner Spirit Ascension Platform was just a matter of using a low-level account to bully weaker opponents. She decided to be a "carry-and-win" dog for once.

Within a few hundred meters, the three hundred-year-old soul beasts arrived in an instant, grabbing ancient tree branches with both hands and charging forward like swings on a swing.

Ape-like spirit beast, the Hundred-Year-Old Iron-Armed Ape.

"That's strange, how come I'm dealing with gorillas, baboons, and monkeys every day..."

Zhao Xuanzhen fell into deep thought, smashing the wind baboon at the headquarters' Spirit Ascension Platform, beating the mighty gorilla in the real illusion, and fighting the iron-armed ape in Donghai City!

During the riot, the soul beasts were more frenzied than usual. The three-headed iron-armed ape quickly approached Zhao Xuanzhen, its beastly eyes flashing with ferocity, and pounced from three directions.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The Iron-Armed Ape Squad missed their target, kicking up a cloud of dust. From their perspective, the prey disappeared almost instantly. Then, one of the Iron-Armed Apes' arms was locked by a fair hand. An incredible force pulled and tugged, causing the entire beast's body to twist in mid-air!

"Tear--"

Iron-Armed Ape, known for its copper skin and iron bones, was twisted into a pretzel by Zhao Xuanzhen's hidden force. Before it could even scream, it died on the spot.

The remaining two Iron-Armed Apes met the same fate, suffering severe injuries to their throats and backs of the body, broken necks, and ruptured hearts, before following their companions to the afterlife. The killing process took less than ten seconds, and Zhao Xuanzhen didn't even use his Martial Soul, relying solely on his formidable physical abilities and Tai Chi.

The three hundred-year-old soul beasts died, and a thick yellow spiritual energy dissipated. The fusion time during the riot period was a hundred times longer than usual. Zhao Xuanzhen slowly absorbed it, which was better than nothing in terms of increasing the age of his soul rings.

"boom--"

In the distance, a beam of crimson light ripped through the sky, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air as it hurtled towards Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er.

Neither of them dodged, because the attack was merely a show of force, a threatening display of power. The light crashed to the ground, igniting a large area of ​​flames.

Two boys and a girl emerged from the firelight, all around fifteen or sixteen years old. The two boys were ordinary and unremarkable, while the girl was extremely beautiful, with long golden hair styled in a ponytail and dressed in a smart outfit that made her look dashing.

The one who just warned the two was the blonde girl, with a blazing fireball like the sun hovering above her head, her three spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—shining brightly. She coldly said:

"Leave your spiritual power behind and leave the Ascension Platform, or the blazing sun will fall on you next time."

With their long-standing tacit understanding, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er moved in unison, turning their heads to look at each other. They saw in each other's eyes an appreciation for the girl's commendable courage. Donghai City is full of talented people!

"I'll come as soon as I go."

Zhao Xuanzhen didn't try to lower her voice, and the girl heard those words clearly in her ears, causing her eyebrows to furrow immediately.

The Spirit Ascension Platform during the riotous period is essentially a brutal training ground where those who enter face both spirit beasts and spirit masters. Seeing that Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er were so young, she felt she had already shown mercy, and they seemed to completely disregard her!

"Sister Mu Xi?" the two boys asked tentatively.

"Clear them out!"

Mu Xi snorted coldly, and the first spirit ring of her Radiant Sun Martial Soul shone brightly, condensing into beams of high-heat fireballs, mixed with the girl's anger at being ignored!

The next second, a scene that shocked Mu Xi's worldview occurred. Zhao Xuanzhen touched the ground with his toes, his body as light as a willow catkin, his steps agile and graceful, almost brushing past the blazing fireball, without suffering the slightest harm!

"Sister Mu Xi, I'm here to help you!"

A boy roared, three yellow spirit rings rose up, purplish-black dragon scales clung to the sides of his face, and a suppressed mental wave expanded outwards—the Fearful Demon Dragon!

In the dragon race, where strength reigns supreme, the Fear Dragon has always been inconspicuous, with mediocre bloodline and weak physical attributes. However, as a rare spirit-attribute soul beast, the Fear Dragon's mental attacks are unpredictable and truly a deadly weapon!

"Third Soul Skill, Mental Terror!"

The Fear Demon Dragon Soul Master directly used his trump card, the third soul skill, to press Zhao Xuanzhen with a bizarre and colorful mental fear. He was very confident that as long as the mental fear took effect for a second, Zhao Xuanzhen would definitely be devoured by the blazing flames!

"puff--"

A large mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out, the Fear Demon Dragon Soul Venerable's spiritual sea trembled incessantly, blood gushed from his seven orifices, the difference in spiritual power between the two sides was too great, causing a spiritual backlash!

"Spiritual Sea Realm!"

Years of arduous training and martial soul talent have granted him the spiritual power of the Spirit Realm by the Fear Demon Dragon. He can ignore spiritual fear and even backfire on himself, which means that his enemy has at least the spiritual power of the Spirit Sea Realm!

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Xuanzhen's true self martial soul possessed him, a strand of black hair on his forehead turned pale, and his aura soared wildly!