Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

The Qian Gu family's immense power today is largely due to the great contribution of that soul beast, which is why the Qian Gu family reveres it as... a Martial God!

"Martial God..."

Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes flickered uncertainly. He naturally saw the head as well, which was undoubtedly a panda. Therefore, the guy's full name should be Martial God Panda!

Leng Yaozhu sighed, "I heard my grandfather say that the greatest ambition of the Qian Gu family is to wait until the Martial God breaks through a million years of cultivation, and then persuade it to become the inherited soul spirit of the Qian Gu family. In this way, the Qian Gu family will surely prosper for generations to come!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped. The inherited soul spirits had already been born. The Holy Angel Family had preserved many soul spirits with the attribute of light. And the million-year-old inherited soul spirits were enough to ensure that the ancient family would last forever and never have any worries!

"Bam—"

Just then, a tall figure shouted away the guards outside and rushed into the central control room. He moved with lightning speed and looked anxious. It was none other than Qian Gu Dongfeng, the master of the Spirit Transmission Tower!

The Martial God Panda is the most precious asset of the Qian Gu family, influencing the family's hegemony for generations to come. A special device was installed in its space. Upon discovering that the device was damaged, Qian Gu Dongfeng was extremely anxious and rushed into the central control room without regard for anything else!

"Tianfeng, is there a problem with the Spirit Ascension Platform? Is there a riot among the top-level soul beasts?!"

"It's like this, the intermediate-level Spirit Ascension Platform..."

Leng Yaozhu briefly explained the situation. Given how much the Qian Gu family valued the Martial God Panda, Qian Gu Dongfeng would definitely inspect it personally; they couldn't possibly have kept it a secret.

Upon hearing that the Martial God Panda had ultimately returned to the top-level space, Qian Gu Dongfeng's emotions temporarily calmed down, and he forced a smile at Zhao Xuanzhen:

"Xuanzhen, I never imagined that you could actually summon the Martial God to tear through space and descend. You truly have a promising future."

The position of Master of the Spirit Pagoda has always been held by the most capable person, and this was decided by a vote of the 108 councilors of the Spirit Pagoda. I am not young anymore, and it is time for me to step down.

Zhangting is not very talented; you should encourage him.

Qian Gu Dongfeng patted Zhao Xuanzhen on the shoulder, as if encouraging a younger generation, but everyone knew that the saying "the capable shall rule" was just a formality, and the struggle for power was always bloody and relentless.

Being the Crown Prince doesn't guarantee a smooth inheritance of the Spirit Pagoda. The Phoenix Clan has already made the Qian Gu Clan feel like they have a thorn in their side. Any one of Xuan Na or Yue Xingye could surpass Qian Gu Zhangting in talent. For the dignified Master of the Spirit Pagoda to be ranked below the top five among his peers in cultivation would be utterly ridiculous. Qian Gu Dongfeng will not tolerate these super geniuses forming cliques.

After saying that, Qian Gu Dongfeng strode away, preparing to gather people to repair the top-level space. He also wanted to talk to the Martial God Panda in person, and it would be best to get its promise to become the inheritor soul spirit of the Qian Gu family before he could be completely at ease.

"Xuanzhen." After Qian Gu Dongfeng left, Leng Yaozhu called out softly.

"Ok?"

"The teacher suddenly remembered something: the attributes and abilities of the God of War are very suitable for you."

"Yes."

"The entire lineage lacks expertise in virtual space. If they want to completely repair the Ultimate Spirit Ascension Platform, they will inevitably have to rely on one person."

"Teacher means... Elder Han?" Zhao Xuanzhen instantly understood.

"Phantom Brain is a master of virtual space, and Qian Gu Dong Feng will definitely go to him."

I know Qian Gu Dong Feng too well. The way he looks at you has changed. What happened that night is definitely related to him.

"Since Qian Gu Dong Feng dares to do dirty things, we should also react. The Martial God will be our compensation." Tian Feng Douluo smiled coldly.

"Let's go find the Illusion Brain in a bit."

After all, the Master of the Spirit Pagoda said you should strive to do better.

Chapter 103 The Final Choice of the Eternal East Wind: Friendship Through Martial Arts and the Ultimate Realm of Martial Arts (4K)

The 107th floor of the Spirit Pagoda.

Qian Gu Dongfeng paced back and forth, his face filled with irritation. He had a feeling that the power of the Qian Gu family was gradually eroding, and that pairs of eyes were secretly watching, waiting for the right moment to swallow the treasures accumulated by the Qian Gu family over countless generations.

"Ding--"

The sound of the soul-guided communicator broke the unusually dull atmosphere in the room. When Qian Gu Dongfeng saw the name displayed on the screen, he couldn't help but show a headache. After thinking for three seconds, he slowly pressed the answer button.

"The East Wind Through the Ages." A hoarse, gloomy male voice came from the other side, seemingly suppressing a violent rage. "To help you eliminate the hidden dangers, my Holy Sect has dispatched two super Douluo, Dark Phoenix, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Darkness, and Dark Blood Eyes, the number one person under the Four Heavenly Kings!"

That kid is alive and kicking now, but the two great generals of the Holy Church are nowhere to be found, their fates unknown!

Let's discuss how to settle this blood debt!

"Ghost Emperor, please hear me out." Qian Gu Dongfeng smiled bitterly, "None of us could have imagined that Zhao Xuanzhen would actually come back alive, and the disappearances of An Feng and Xue Mou are also full of suspicious points."

Zhao Xuanzhen was born into the Spirit Pagoda and had the backing of the Phoenix Clan. The powerful figures around him were just a few familiar faces. At the moment the attack broke out, all the Title Douluos he had ever interacted with, including Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, Illusion Brain Douluo, Body Douluo, and Divine Craftsman Douluo, were absent.

My initial assessment is that the problem most likely lies with Gu Yue, who was with him at the time, and that she is backed by a mysterious, reclusive family.

The disappearance of two Super Douluo-level, three-word Douluo-level warriors suggests that the Gu Yue family likely has a Limit Douluo in charge.

Qian Gu Dongfeng's expression was solemn. In the common understanding of the Douluo Continent, colluding with evil soul masters was absolutely unforgivable. He prayed that the two evil Douluos would die in battle, so that at least there would be no evidence against them. But if they lived, they would be a sharp knife that could be stabbed into the vitals of the Qian Gu family at any time!

"Limit Douluo... What a Limit Douluo from a reclusive family!"

The Ghost Emperor's heavy breathing came through the communicator, clearly indicating that the loss of two super evil Douluo was a devastating blow to the Holy Spirit Cult.

The Holy Spirit Cult's top combat power consists of one emperor, two emperors, and four heavenly kings. Currently, the Demon Emperor is in poor mental condition, and the Underworld Emperor is focused on breaking through his shackles to become a god. The Holy Spirit Cult is now under the control of the Ghost Emperor.

Dark Blood Eyes is a sharp butcher's knife. Her martial soul has great potential for development. With her level 97 soul power and the impeccable background of being a direct descendant of the Spirit Tower, Leng Yulai's importance is self-evident!

The Ghost Emperor even harbored the intention of using Leng Yulai to scheme against Leng Yaozhu and cause her to fall into depravity, so that the Holy Spirit Cult would have another Dark Phoenix at the Limit Douluo level!

"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan." Qian Gu Dongfeng said in a deep voice, "Let's put aside the matters of Dark Phoenix and Blood Eyes for now and focus on our grand plan."

The federal high command has approved the plan and is secretly discussing the specific details of its execution. If the plan ultimately proceeds smoothly, the millions of souls lost in Shrek City will be more than enough to compensate for your losses.

"Shrek Academy and Tang Sect have a 20,000-year history and are considered a holy land for soul masters by the world." The Ghost Emperor sneered, "The Spirit Pagoda and the Federation dare not defy the world. It is our Holy Church that is truly taking action."

We all know the cost of facing the Heavenly Spear, and the Light and Dark Holy Dragons are not easy to deal with either. If the two of them go berserk at the same time, the Holy Church will suffer heavy losses.

Risk and opportunity coexist; the millions of souls lost in Shrek City are our deserved reward.

"Eternal East Wind, I don't want to waste any more words with you. Anyway, that kid's already at Shrek Academy, so let's just settle this once and for all, and everyone can rest easy from now on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Ghost Emperor hung up the soul communication. Qian Gu Dong Feng stared at the dark screen, looking thoughtful.

In the past, the Leng family's twin phoenixes had no descendants, and the Phoenix family's vast fortune had no one to inherit it. Qian Gu Dongfeng had long been eyeing the Phoenix family and had made three preparations: first, to marry Leng Yaozhu and rightfully merge the two families; second, to wait until the twin phoenixes passed away and then have Qian Gu Zhangting launch an invasion.

Finally, they announced the fall of Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai to the mainland and fabricated a charge against Leng Yaozhu for colluding with evil soul masters, acting from a moral high ground.

Zhao Xuanzhen's appearance disrupted all his plans. Not only did the Phoenix family have a successor, but even the position of the Spirit Transmission Tower Master, which was "hereditary and irreplaceable" for the Qian Gu family, was somewhat out of reach for Qian Gu Zhangting!

"At most ten years, Zhang Ting will be no match for Zhao Xuanzhen. Zhao Xuanzhen has even attracted the attention of the God of War... The God of War is strongly dissatisfied with the talent of the younger generation of the family, believing them to be of little use. What if it requests to contact Zhao Xuanzhen..."

Qian Gu Dongfeng muttered to himself, his features gradually becoming ferocious and ruthless: "Opportunities are fleeting; we must never raise a tiger to cause trouble..."

"The Ghost Emperor is right. In that case, you shall go to hell with Shrek City!"

……

Meanwhile, on the seventy-eighth floor of the Spirit Pagoda, in the Illusionary Space.

The world was like a dream, flashing with all sorts of bizarre and fantastical scenes. The Illusionary Brain Douluo Han Tianyi stared calmly at the gate, as if waiting for someone to arrive.

"Old Han."

A tall, slender figure appeared behind the door, his voice clear and bright.

"You've arrived, Xuanzhen."

Han Tianyi smiled slightly, and her vast spiritual power connected with the illusion space, instantly conjuring a round table and two chairs.

The two sat facing each other. Zhao Xuanzhen brewed two cups of hot tea. Han Tianyi swirled the teacup, took a sip, and spoke first in a playful tone: "Let this old man guess why you've come tonight."

The Tower Master gave me a last-minute notice, asking me to organize a group of people to reinforce the spatial seal of the Ultimate Spirit Ascension Platform to prevent 100,000-year-old soul beasts and ferocious beasts from tearing through space and interfering with the normal operation of other Spirit Ascension Platforms.

This sounded strange at first, as if there was a secret being deliberately kept from me. I asked Tianfeng and learned that a ferocious beast had broken through the spatial barrier between the Spirit Ascension Platforms, its target clearly set on you, so your target was also it.

"Old Han is meticulous as a hair."

"The cake is only so big, and everyone wants a bigger slice..." Han Tianyi sighed. "The Spirit Pagoda is rife with undercurrents, and the ancient family has three Limitless members who control more than 70% of the resources."

The Phoenix Clan, led by you, is a rising star shining brightly with a promising future, supported by major forces such as the Body Sect and the Blacksmith Association. A battle between the two great clans is inevitable; the victor will gain complete control of the Spirit Pagoda, while the loser will be swept out of the gates.

You both yearn for that Martial God; one wants me to seal the spatial barrier, the other wants me to open wide the door to convenience. This is tough on this old man; I have to be the first to choose sides.

Zhao Xuanzhen's lips curled slightly. This was indeed the case. While others still had the opportunity to observe, Han Tianyi was determined to make a choice today.

Han Tianyi drank the tea in one gulp and said, "I am so old, without children, all alone. Wealth and honor are like fleeting clouds to me, but I still have one obsession in this life."

Their names will be remembered in history.

Everyone has their own ambitions, but I refuse to be an unknown person. The vast historical records should include the life story of Douluo of Illusionary Brain.

In my youth, I believed that strength was the only criterion recorded in history books. Therefore, in order to push illusion techniques to their peak, I resolutely left the Body Sect and devoted myself to the Spirit Pagoda. Later, I gradually discovered that my talent was still lacking. My soul power stopped at the peak of level ninety-eight, stuck at the very edge of level ninety-nine, the Limit Douluo.

For a time, I was quite depressed, immersed in the frustration of not being able to achieve my lifelong wish, until I found a glimmer of hope in the biographies of prominent figures in mainland China.

Twenty thousand years ago, Yu Xiaogang possessed a half-level innate soul power. When he was in his forties or fifties, he was only a level twenty-nine Great Soul Master. He was respectfully called a master by later generations, simply because his disciple was named Tang San.

Similarly, those who taught Tang San—Flander, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and the teachers of Lingbing Douluo Huo Yuhao—Zhou Yi, Wang Yan, Fan Yu, Xuan Ziwen…

Their own talents and abilities were not worthy of being recorded in history, but they had a good student, and when one person achieved success, even his chickens and dogs benefited.

Therefore, Tenhou asked me to teach you mecha repair and hone your mental strength and combat abilities, and I agreed.

The Phantom Brain Douluo frankly stated: "I am a stubborn person, and I will not easily change my mind once I have made a decision."

The spatial barrier of the Ultimate Ascension Platform will be completely reshaped. This is the will of the Eternal East Wind Tower Master, which no one can disobey, nor is there any suitable reason to object. However…

I will secretly leave an opening for you.

"An entrance that leads directly to the space where the God of War resides, and only you can pass through it..."

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Han. I will certainly live up to your expectations."

……

Without hesitation, the Illusionary Brain Douluo Han Tianyi assembled a repair team, working tirelessly for three days and three nights to significantly strengthen the spatial barrier of the Ultimate Spirit Ascension Platform. After personally inspecting the work, the Spirit Pagoda Master, Qian Gu Dongfeng, was extremely satisfied with Han Tianyi's efficiency and repeatedly praised his exceptional skills.

After Qian Gu Dongfeng left with a smile, Leng Yaozhu and Han Tianyi dispersed everyone and secretly escorted Zhao Xuanzhen to the Ultimate Spirit Ascension Platform.

The Ascension Platform is divided into primary, intermediate, advanced, and ultimate levels, corresponding to the outer area, mixed area, core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, and the dangerous territory of ferocious beasts.

Zhao Xuanzhen originally thought that the Ultimate Spirit Ascension Platform would be a replica of the Lake of Life in the Greatly Inauspicious Land, but what came into view was a vast, endless sea of ​​bamboo.

"Personalized customization, huh..."

After a brief moment of surprise, Zhao Xuanzhen trekked through the bamboo forest, his feet resting on soft, withered leaves and damp earth. The swaying bamboo shadows filtered the golden light falling from the sky, and the air was filled with the unique, refreshing scent of bamboo leaves. Each breath felt like drinking a mouthful of cool, sweet spring water.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the ground began to tremble, and a deep rumbling sound continued to come from ahead. At first, it was faint, like a pulsating heartbeat, but it gradually became clearer, and the moisture in the air became heavier and heavier, with a chill that penetrated to the bone.

Zhao Xuanzhen pushed aside a clump of tough, iron-like arrow bamboo in front of him, and his view suddenly opened up.

A snow-white waterfall cascades down from a cliff tens of meters high, like the Milky Way falling from the heavens, plunging down with immense force!

The water crashed into the bottomless emerald pool, its roar deafening, sending spray flying everywhere. The mist, reflecting the sunlight, created a dreamlike rainbow, forming a magnificent curtain of light.

At the heart of the turbulent rapids below the waterfall, atop a massive, gleaming black boulder, sat a colossal figure. The torrent of water, cascading like a silver river, powerful enough to shatter steel, crashed directly against the beast's broad back and head.

The behemoth stood a full ten meters tall, resembling a mountain constructed of flesh and blood. Water splashed and exploded, yet it remained unmoved. Its fur was pure black and white; under the reflection of the water mist and the sunlight, the black was as deep as night, while the white shimmered with a warm luster, as if absorbing the clear light of the sun and moon.

Zhao Xuanzhen's heart tightened. This was the first spirit of the Spirit Pagoda, a treasure of an ancient family, the Martial God Panda!

The water twisted and swirled along the massive body's outline, transforming into visible black and white vortexes of soul energy. The violent impact of the waterfall not only failed to destroy the behemoth, but instead infused it with even greater energy.

The atmosphere grew deeper and more profound, and the Martial God Panda, the roaring waterfall, the deep blue pool, and even the entire ancient bamboo forest all strangely merged into one.

The moment Zhao Xuanzhen arrived at the edge of the emerald pool, the Martial God Panda's enormous head, which bore the weight of the surging water, slowly rose. Water slid down from its head like shattered jade beads, and its eyes suddenly opened.

Soul beasts usually have murky, fierce eyes, but these eyes were like a deep pool that had been settling for thousands of years, clear and calm, containing the wisdom to see through the vicissitudes of life. Their gaze pierced through the noisy mist and landed on Zhao Xuanzhen.

The Martial God Panda's massive body moved slightly on the rock. There was no earth-shattering sound, only the black and white vortex swirling around its body accelerated its rotation and then suddenly contracted inward!

As if space itself were compressed, the massive, mountain-like body shrank and solidified in an instant, eventually stabilizing at a height of about two meters.

Although its size has decreased, the luster flowing between the black and white fur of the Martial God Panda has become more restrained and pure, and a calm and imposing aura surrounds this open space of the pool.

With a leap, his body as light as a falling bamboo leaf, the Martial God Panda landed steadily on the slippery, moss-covered rocks not far in front of Zhao Xuanzhen.

A deep, resonant voice resounded directly in the depths of Zhao Xuanzhen's mind, even drowning out the roar of the cascading waterfall.

"I really like the meaning you've grasped."

The Martial God Panda said earnestly, "The martial arts I cultivate are born from the strengths of all schools. It requires contact with the powerful wills of the world, to recognize and understand them, and then to defeat them."

From your will, I see an opportunity to transcend the realm of Martial God. Please release that will once more, and like the ancient rule of the human world, refrain from speaking of anything for now. Let us make friends through martial arts!

Zhao Xuanzhen suppressed his turbulent emotions, slowly raised his hands, and naturally assumed the starting posture of Tai Chi. His movements were graceful and profound, and an invisible energy flowed through his body. The Yin and Yang energies on his back condensed into a Tai Chi pattern.

"Please give me some advice, senior."

A very faint, approving expression flickered across the beast's face covered in short fur.

The Martial Panda raised its two thick forearms, assuming an ancient boxing stance. There were no complicated variations, no fierce killing intent, only a profound sense of being rooted to the earth and unwavering, as if it itself were an extension of the will of this waterfall and this jungle!