Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

With a sigh that her child had grown up, Leng Yaozhu brought up the important matter: "Gu Yue is going to the Spirit Pagoda to receive her performance evaluation. This task is assigned to you, according to the position we discussed yesterday."

"Okay, teacher."

Zhao Xuanzhen had no objection. He got up, washed, and dressed. He casually asked Na'er, who then complained that Gu Yue was not as important as rice and kept showing off her seafood porridge.

……

At the main gate of the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City, the silhouette of a black-haired girl was bathed in the midday sun. Her eyebrows and eyes were like a work of art meticulously drawn with fine brushstrokes. The collar of her white shirt was slightly billowed by the wind, and the fabric outlined the supple curve of her shoulders and neck. Beneath the flowing black skirt, the lines of her calves resembled the arc of jade carving.

"I hope the plan to build the Spirit Pagoda will succeed..."

Gu Yue sighed softly. Ever since she enrolled in Donghai Academy, everything seemed to be going wrong.

Half a year ago, she tricked Tang Wulin into coming to the East Sea Academy, intending to forcibly strip him of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline. Tang Wulin immediately confronted her, and with a halberd, she made the Star Dou ferocious beasts howl. Di Tianxiong Jun and other ferocious beasts were seriously injured and are still receiving treatment from Bi Ji in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Gu Yue had intended to lie low and observe Tang Wulin, and then plot the Golden Dragon King bloodline once the beast's injuries had healed. However, an unexpected accident occurred: the Golden Dragon King bloodline within Tang Wulin vanished into thin air overnight!

This morning, the five-person team from Class Zero fought against Wu Changkong. Tang Wulin's martial soul suddenly evolved into the Golden-Patterned Blue Silver Grass, but his bloodline level dropped significantly. He used to be the Golden Dragon King, but now he can only be considered a Golden Dragon at most!

The Golden Dragon King and the Golden Dragon are worlds apart. The Golden Dragon's bloodline is completely insufficient to support Gu Yue's transformation into a Dragon God!

Gu Yue clenched her fists. After transforming into human form, she set two goals for herself: one was to devour the Golden Dragon King's core and become a Dragon God, and the other was to join the Spirit Pagoda and use its monopoly on souls to destroy humanity from the root!

Now that the Golden Dragon King has vanished into thin air, Gu Yue needs to spend time investigating the reason. The core of the Spirit Pagoda, where the undercover agent is located, cannot afford to have any more problems!

Guided by the staff, Gu Yue arrived at the door of a conference room, knocked gently, and then pushed the door open and entered.

A man sat in the conference room, bathed in sunlight that cast a soft golden hue on his long hair, fingertips, and dark pupils, making him appear gentle and beautiful.

"It's you……"

Gu Yue was slightly taken aback, recognizing Zhao Xuanzhen.

Zhao Xuanzhen's gaze fell on Gu Yue's empty hands; she had come empty-handed!

They told you to go home and wait for news, so at least they should have sent you a fruit basket!

Soul beasts are simple-minded and don't understand human relationships!

"sit."

Zhao Xuanzhen pointed to the opposite side, and Gu Yue sat down as instructed, her quiet black eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

"Next, on behalf of the Spirit Pagoda, I will announce your assessment results."

Clearing his throat with a light cough, Zhao Xuanzhen said in a very professional manner: "Gu Yue, ten years old, with a soul power of level twenty-one, a martial soul elementalist, who controls the seven elements of earth, water, wind, fire, light, darkness, and space."

After deliberation by the higher-ups of the Spirit Transmission Tower, it was determined that Gu Yue possessed exceptional talent and a martial soul with immense potential for development. However, her performance in actual combat against the examiners at the Spirit Ascension Platform was subpar. Therefore, she was granted the status of a prospective core disciple of the Spirit Transmission Tower.

"A potential core disciple?" Gu Yue asked in confusion.

"They are equivalent to core disciple trainees, enjoying the same treatment but without corresponding authority. Once the examiners deem their abilities satisfactory, they will be formally transferred to the Spirit Transmission Tower as core disciples."

By the way, I'm your only examiner.

Although Zhao Xuanzhen was all smiles, Gu Yue inexplicably felt a hint of scheming on that handsome face, and her brows furrowed as she said:

"The examiner is the only one, doesn't that mean that I can never become a core disciple if you don't agree?"

“You can understand it this way,” Zhao Xuanzhen nodded. “So you have to do your best to gain my approval.”

Gu Yue could barely accept being a near-core disciple, but with the Golden Dragon King's divine core missing, entering the core level of the Spirit Pagoda became even more crucial. So...

Faced with someone who holds the power of life and death, should I try to bribe them a little?

"If there are no objections, you can go to the first floor of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda to collect your identity certificate and enter your information."

"Ah."

Zhao Xuanzhen watched Gu Yue leave, a wave of mental exhaustion washing over him, and he let out a listless yawn. The first week was the hardest; he propped his chin up, his eyelids slowly growing heavy.

"Take a short nap..."

Gu Yue registered and received her Spirit Pagoda identity certificate in an orderly manner. Suddenly, she saw a figure leaning against the metal wall. One slender, fair leg was slightly bent, with the toes touching the wall. Her long, silver hair was as smooth as silk, and the ends of her hair were curled with sunlight like scattered gold.

"Gu Yue, there are some things that are inconvenient to say with Zhao Xuanzhen here," Na'er said softly.

"Shall we talk?"

Chapter 25 The Promise of the Silver Dragon King's Half-Body, Gu Yue: I Want It All (4K)

The afternoon sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, dividing the room into a battlefield of light and shadow. Tiny patches of light danced on the sandalwood floor. The two girls stared at each other for a long time, their gazes colliding and clashing in the void, sparks flying.

Gu Yue leaned against the marble table, her figure slender and graceful, her long, ink-black hair reaching her waist, her expression calm and indifferent.

On the other side, the red velvet sofa was bathed in a waterfall of light. Na'er crossed her long legs, her hair flowing with silver luster, and her slender white collarbone was filled with golden morning glow, making people dizzy.

Gu Yue and Na'er each occupied one side, the sunlight outlining the two women's freehand and beautiful lines, the stark contrast between black and silver-white, like the eternally opposing yin and yang poles.

The dust floating in the air suddenly froze. Gu Yue chuckled, her voice as cold as ice: "Didn't you want to talk to me? Why have you been silent ever since we got here?"

The hostility in her tone was so obvious that even a three-year-old could easily sense it, but Na'er didn't seem to care. She tilted her head, her black hair flowing like water, and slowly said, "I remembered some memories, which should belong to the Silver Dragon King... or to put it more bluntly, to you, the main personality of the Silver Dragon King."

The memory is so long, at least hundreds of thousands of years. Although it seems to have no practical value, since being defeated and stranded in the Star Dou Great Forest, I've spent most of my time sleeping and recovering, not even as much as the four short, happy years I've had.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's breathing instantly became heavy, whistling like a broken blower. Suppressing the intense emotional fluctuations, he coldly said, "You are one of the Silver Dragon King's other halves, and those memories are shared by you and me. It's not surprising that you recall them now."

Through the memories of the Silver Dragon King, you witnessed the entire history of the Star Dou Great Forest from its peak to its decline, and saw the Star Dou ferocious beasts leading the soul beast race in a desperate resistance, but ultimately failing to reverse the tide and suffering repeated defeats under human soul guidance technology.

The outer and mixed zones have long since fallen, leaving only the core zone and the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest. Humans have built a high wall, ostensibly to protect the remaining soul beast seeds, but in reality, it's a way to keep soul beasts captive. When the time is right, they will mercilessly storm into the Star Dou Great Forest and turn all the soul beasts into soul spirits!

"Na'er, we are all half-bodies of the Silver Dragon King, the common rulers of the Soul Beast race! Humans are fierce, vicious, and greedy as devils. We have a responsibility to lead the Soul Beasts out of this mire and wage a war of revenge against humanity!"

Upon hearing this, Na'er raised an eyebrow and stared at Gu Yue, her eyes filled with a deep, dark aura. She curled her lips and scoffed, "The Soul Beast race has fallen into decline. If you want revenge, the first thing you should do is devour me and transform into a complete Silver Dragon King."

Regardless of whether you achieve your revenge, I'm 100% doomed. All my abilities and soul will become a part of you. To you, I'm just a tool to be sacrificed at will.

Gu Yue looked at Na'er, her brows furrowing even more: "Your birth was an accident, taking away thirty percent of your power and the Silver Dragon Spear. I am merely correcting the situation, returning you to the right path. You and I were originally one..."

"No!"

Na'er interrupted coldly, her face expressionless: "We are different. You are the Silver Dragon King, the ruler of all soul beasts, while I am a human being with flesh and blood!"

"Humanity?"

Gu Yue paused for a second, her expression slightly distorted, and said, "The Silver Dragon King doesn't recognize soul beasts in its half-body, but actually recognizes its nemesis, humans... Na'er, you've truly opened my eyes."

"Why can't I accept humanity?" Na'er asked earnestly.

"Like humans, the Silver Dragon King was originally just a child who came to this world."

When we split, we encountered spatial turbulence. The Demon King relentlessly pursued me, determined to capture me and merge with you. If it weren't for the abundance of Title Douluos in Shrek City, and the chance encounter with Zhao Xuanzhen and Aunt Leng, I would have ceased to exist long ago.

Humanity gave me a home, showed me meticulous care, and taught me to distinguish right from wrong and to know what is gained and lost. Zhao Xuanzhen, Aunt Leng, Sister Dabai, Sister Xiaobai... they all love me very much, and I love them very much too. I am willing to do anything to protect my home.

Gu Yue, I have recalled the memories of the Silver Dragon King, so what?

The memory resurfaced before my eyes; seeing it felt like being immersed in a dream, a dream that wasn't real. When I woke up, I was still me, not the Silver Dragon King, the ruler of all soul beasts!

"shut up!"

These words undoubtedly crossed Gu Yue's bottom line, causing him to erupt in extreme anger. A dazzling purple light appeared deep within his dark pupils, and the aura of the Silver Dragon King's bloodline pressed down on Na'er!

"Who's afraid of you!"

Na'er didn't back down an inch. As the shadow of her eyelashes swept across her lower eyelids, her silver-white eyes blazed with a boiling purple light, clearly indicating that she was activating the Silver Dragon King's bloodline!

Purple eyes meet purple eyes, and the water droplets condensing on the tender tips of the green plants in the room reflect a double, distorted image. In the instant their gazes intertwine, the prism hanging by the window refracts a dazzling rainbow of light.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sound of the ocean waves could be faintly heard. The yin-yang totem formed by two perfect bodies became clearer in the light and shadow. The battle of the Silver Dragon King's half-body made even the sunlight tremble with unease.

"enough."

Gu Yue snorted coldly, the gorgeous purple faded, and her pupils slowly returned to clear black. She said, "So you're telling me that from now on, I'll stand on the side of humanity and be an enemy of me and the Soul Beast race?"

"Whether we become enemies or not is not up to me; it depends on your choice." Na'er also withdrew her purple light and said in a deep voice, "Gu Yue, I won't beat around the bush; I'll lay my cards on the table with you."

I don't know your ultimate purpose for joining the Spirit Pagoda. To be honest, I don't want to be in the same environment as you, but Zhao Xuanzhen and Aunt Leng have agreed to this, and I can't change that.

"I only have one question for you: in your plan, what is the fate of the Spirit Pagoda? What will happen to Zhao Xuanzhen and Aunt Leng?"

"If you want to take revenge on humanity, you must first understand humanity. That's why I joined the Spirit Pagoda. As for the two people you mentioned, if they stand in the way of the Soul Beast race's revenge, I will kill them without hesitation!"

“Gu Yue, if you cross the line, don’t blame me for being ruthless. There is only one Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian, ​​and there are only a handful of Limit Douluo among humans!” Na’er said coldly.

"From what you're saying, you're planning to expose my identity to the Douluo Continent?" Gu Yue crossed her arms and slightly raised her snow-white chin. "If you do this, can you, as the other half of the Silver Dragon King, remain unscathed?"

Na'er, remember my advice: once a soul beast, always a soul beast!

No matter how much you identify as human in your heart, the blood flowing in your veins cannot be washed away! There is an old saying among humans: those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts. If the Silver Dragon King's half-body is exposed, guess what choices the people you love will make?

Soul rings, soul bones, soul spirits... which ending do you prefer?

Na'er's lips moved slightly, as if she were biting her tongue, refusing to acknowledge everything in those words.

Gu Yue moved gracefully to stand in front of Na'er. Their two pretty faces slowly drew closer, their dark and silver faces meeting again: "Mutual destruction is the worst outcome. Let's make a pact now."

I will not harm Zhao Xuanzhen or the other humans you cherish. Even if it means starting a racial war, I will spare their lives in the end. And you are forbidden from revealing my identity, and you are prohibited from interfering with my activities in the Spirit Pagoda. You must remain a spectator.

After thinking for a long time, Nar added, "I'll add one more condition: I want absolute freedom, and you must no longer try to devour me and transform into the complete Silver Dragon King."

"...Are you dreaming?"

Gu Yue frowned slightly, her face clearly saying, "Woman, don't push your luck!"

I'm not going to become the Silver Dragon King, I'm just playing the marketplace!

All he does is stare at his 30% power and his companion artifact dangling in front of him all day long. What's the difference between him and a juvenile idiot longing for a bunny girl senior?

Looking at Gu Yue, who seemed about to curse but hesitated, Na'er suddenly became smug: "I almost forgot, once you have humanity, you can't devour me at all."

"If I am not willing, even if you forcibly merge with me, your soul and body will be cracked due to my resistance. Not only will you not become the Silver Dragon King, but it may even cause you to suffer a mental breakdown."

Gu Yue clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, his face showing embarrassment at having his secret exposed.

In another timeline, she planned to make Na'er willingly merge with her, transforming her into a fully realized Silver Dragon King. The two had just made a bet: Gu Yue would disguise herself with an ordinary appearance to approach Tang Wulin and make him fall in love with her.

At this moment, Gu Yue is facing the same dilemma again. This Na'er is even more difficult to deal with. Relying on her humanity and the support of the higher-ups of the Spirit Pagoda, she dares to fight for her interests and fight to the end.

"Na'er, how about we make a bet..."

Gu Yue prepared to use his old tricks.

"Don't listen, don't listen!"

Upon hearing the word "gamble," Na'er quickly covered her ears and shook her head from side to side as fast as a rattle drum.

You think I'm stupid, but I'm not stupid at all!

Zhao Xuanzhen emphasized to me a few years ago that only idiots make bets, and those with the means should force the other party to back down!

"I don't care! If you hurt Zhao Xuanzhen and Aunt Leng, I'll expose our identities to the outside world. You'll be waiting for your plan to fall apart and you'll be hunted down by all the Limit Douluo in the Douluo Continent! If you forcibly devour me, I'll destroy my own soul, and the Silver Dragon King's half-body will go to hell hand in hand with me!"

Na'er immediately rolled her eyes, and Gu Yue was so angry that her eyes were spitting fire, and she kept clicking her teeth. Who raised such an unlucky child!

Desperately suppressing the urge to strangle Na'er, Gu Yue gritted his teeth and said, "The previously agreed-upon conditions still stand. The supplementary condition is changed to: I will not attempt to devour you before you are restored to the Limit Douluo level."

This is my greatest sincerity; if I truly said I would let you go forever, I doubt even you would believe it yourself.

"A gentleman's word!"

Na'er raised one hand, and Gu Yue reluctantly reached out.

"Pah, pah, pah!"

Three high fives, and it's a deal!

After a back-and-forth exchange, the two silver dragon king halves finally reached an agreement, each sticking to their bottom lines, and temporarily coexisted peacefully.

Gu Yue's eyes were deep and dark, and after several changes, he possessed seventy percent of the Silver Dragon King's power, making him a sure thing for the future Limit Douluo.

Na'er's impact was to break through the dimensional barriers and achieve godhood, which wasn't a particularly urgent matter. Therefore, she had more time and energy to devote to infiltrating the Spirit Pagoda and carrying out her revenge plan.

The tense atmosphere gradually eased. Na'er poked Gu Yue's waist and asked with a probing look, "A couple of days ago at the Ascension Platform in Donghai City, the black-haired boy next to you seemed to be carrying the aura of the Golden Dragon King."

"How long have you been enrolled? You haven't severed his bloodline yet; that's not like your cold-blooded personality!"

The golden and silver dragon kings were attracted to each other. At that time, Tang Wulin had already broken through the first layer of the seal and possessed a golden dragon claw. Na'er was naturally able to sense that aura.

"Do you think I don't want to take it away?!"

Gu Yue shoved Na'er away impatiently. This girl always brings up the most sensitive topics. It was precisely because Tang Wulin cheated and had his father fight for him that the ferocious beasts, including Di Tian Xiong Jun, were seriously injured and are still lying dead in the Star Dou Great Forest. Moreover, Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline inexplicably and strangely degenerated within a day. She was very annoyed!

The Golden Dragon King's bloodline has degenerated, the Silver Dragon King can't even reach 30% of his power, he carries the blood feud of his race, a large number of Star Dou ferocious beasts have been injured, and he even got choked while entering the Spirit Pagoda...

For a moment, Gu Yue sighed that there was no soul beast in the world more unfortunate than her!