Douluo: Unlocking the Great Secrets of the Human Body, Becoming a Heavenly Demon

"Bai Xu, I remember your file said you don't have a secondary profession, and you're on your own. How about it? Want us to help you?" Tang Wulin asked eagerly, clearly wanting to help Bai Xu.

"No need. I have no aspirations toward Mecha, and if I wanted to, I have ways to make one myself. No need to trouble everyone."

Bai Xu declined the goodwill, then said to Gu Yue, "Don't worry. If I want to stay, the final exams won't eliminate me."

Bai Xu's control over metal had become increasingly proficient. With his powerful spiritual power, as long as he understood the basic structure of a Mecha, he might be able to easily shape the fruits of others' labor with his bare hands.

At the very least, handing in a final assignment would not be difficult.

"All right, then. Since that's the case, how about we go eat together?" Tang Wulin suggested.

The sun had just risen. It was about time for breakfast.

But as soon as he said that, everyone became somewhat awkward. They instinctively shifted closer to Bai Xu and farther away from Tang Wulin.

Xie Xie pointed it out directly. "Captain, we wouldn't dare eat with you!"

Tang Wulin's outrageous appetite drew far too many embarrassing stares. Only he himself never noticed, immersed as he was in delicious food.

"Haha, I just can't help it!" Tang Wulin scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.

Late at night

Gu Yue could not sleep. She tossed and turned in bed, and through the bed curtains, she could vaguely see Bai Xu's figure. He was not cultivating. Instead, he was staring blankly out the window at the moonlight.

She simply decided not to sleep either. Sitting up, she said, "It's rare for us to have enough time to rest after a breakthrough. Aren't you going to sleep?"

"It's a habit. I'm thinking about some things, reviewing the situation." Bai Xu was not lying. He answered honestly.

Gu Yue was puzzled. Bai Xu always said startling things. "Reviewing? Reviewing what?"

Smiling, Bai Xu stood beside Gu Yue at the window. "Nothing more than my own actions. As for you, Gu Yue, you've improved a lot. Did you use everyone's persuasion today because you wanted me to stay at Shrek?"

Feeling Bai Xu's gaze on her, her eyes shifted away slightly, as though he had seen through her thoughts. "A-a little."

But then, as if she had made up her mind, she decided to speak what was in her heart.

Gu Yue stared straight into Bai Xu's eyes and spoke forcefully, though her tone gradually softened. "Do you know, Bai Xu? I feel like I can't keep you by my side. The more time I spend with you, the more I can feel how small I am. It's a feeling I've never experienced before."

"Before, I was the Silver Dragon, the mastermind behind everything. I had the feeling of controlling the world. But only now do I realize that it was merely a chessboard. Even I am just a tiny chess piece, so small that staying by your side makes me feel somewhat inferior."

"It feels like you are the Silver Dragon who should roam the world, while I am merely an ordinary person, unable to stand beside you."

Gu Yue's voice grew softer and softer. By the end, it was like the buzzing of a mosquito, hard to hear clearly.

But the next moment, she spoke loudly again. "I want to keep you by my side!"

Perhaps Bai Xu's words about traveling the continent had left a deep impression on Gu Yue. She did not want Bai Xu to leave. The time of youth was already so limited. If he left now, when they next met, perhaps she would be the Silver Dragon King rather than Gu Yue.

Under the moonlight, her half-silver, half-black hair shone brilliantly. Her Purple Eyes were illuminated by Gu Yue, and her entire body seemed draped in silver, like a fairy descending into the mortal world, possessing an extraordinary and peerless aura.

Yet what showed in her eyes was attachment and reluctance toward the person before her.

Bai Xu sighed softly. "I didn't expect those words from that day to leave such a deep impression on you. But they were not empty words. Shrek Academy is only a transition. I really do want to see more places."

Suddenly, Bai Xu stepped forward, wrapping his right arm around Gu Yue's waist. Their bodies pressed together. Gu Yue blushed furiously in embarrassment, struggling symbolically once before giving up.

"You and I each have our own missions, Gu Yue. This is our responsibility, our obligation, and even our dream."

"What reason is there to stop someone from striving for their dream?"

Gu Yue was stunned. Bai Xu always had so many grand principles, and they always sounded so reasonable.

She lightly bit her lip and murmured, "Yes, you and I are both free. But I cherish what we have now, so... can you leave a little later?"

Bai Xu smiled. "Of course. I may want to go see the world, but I'm not going to get eliminated in the final exam of Shrek's first semester and leave just like that!"

"And Gu Yue, grow well. In the future, perhaps you will gradually learn the secrets of your dragon clan, as well as the truth about the Dragon God."

"The truth?!" Gu Yue was shocked. What else did Bai Xu know?

"It isn't time yet. I'm not telling you." Bai Xu had successfully piqued Gu Yue's interest.

Today's weather was not very good. The sky was overcast, making dawn come later than usual, yet the Work-Study Student dormitory area was already bustling.

After breakfast, everyone gathered there.

Yuanen Yehui stood some distance away from the others, especially Yue Zhengyu.

Yue Zhengyu did not approach her either. He stood beside Tang Wulin, quietly discussing something with him.

Gu Yue and Bai Xu were also whispering to each other, chatting about unimportant matters.

"Clap, clap!" Tang Wulin clapped his hands. "Everyone's here. Let's get ready to set off. Before we leave, let's briefly plan today's tower challenge. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

His gaze first turned to Bai Xu. In his heart, Bai Xu's strength surpassed even Yuanen Yehui, who possessed Twin Martial Souls.

Bai Xu waved a hand. "I'll follow the arrangements. I'll listen to your command."

Bai Xu seemed utterly unconcerned with command authority. He had no interest in leading a team battle either.

He was used to being alone, so suddenly coordinating with others felt somewhat uncomfortable. Still, this time his goal was to take a look at the Soul Spirit Tower and get to know Yuan En.

Seeing that Bai Xu had no objections, Tang Wulin looked at Yuan En again. Yuanen Yehui shook her head. "I have no suggestions. I'll cooperate with you. After Xu Xiaoyan obtains her soul spirit, you can continue accompanying me as I challenge the tower."

"No problem. What about you?" Tang Wulin looked at Yue Zhengyu.

Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu were both powerful. Aside from Bai Xu, either of them could potentially take over Tang Wulin's command.

Before Yue Zhengyu could speak, Yuanen Yehui suddenly said, "I can accept anyone's command, except his."

Yue Zhengyu's eyes widened, and just as he was about to say something, Tang Wulin hurriedly grabbed him and quietly promised him more benefits in his ear.

Yuanen Yehui's expression changed slightly, and she turned to look elsewhere.

Yue Zhengyu finally suppressed his temper and snorted. "Wulin, you command. Weren't you always the one commanding your team before? You organized this matter. I'll just do what I'm supposed to do."

Bai Xu's mouth twitched. Were people with incompatible Martial Souls born to be mortal enemies? He was somewhat speechless, feeling that their personalities were rather strange.

"Gu Yue, are the Soul Spirit Tower battles monitored?" Bai Xu asked.

"Yes. This time, I asked my teacher for a favor. She may monitor it personally. Do you want to keep climbing? That would expose your secrets," Gu Yue transmitted to him.

I'll see how things look first.

With the team's issues roughly resolved, Tang Wulin said, "All right, then it's settled. I'll command the team. We'll arrange our formation like this: one agility attack-type, Xie Xie; four strong attack-types: me, Yuanen Yehui, Yue Zhengyu, and Bai Xu. Yuanen Yehui will be in the center. Yue Zhengyu and I will support from the left and right, while Bai Xu stays in the rear. I'll control the team. Gu Yue will provide auxiliary control and long-range output, while Xiaoyan will handle long-range output."

"But I have one reminder for everyone. We don't have a food-type Soul Master this time, so Soul Power consumption will be a problem. Everyone should conserve as much Soul Power as possible to deal with the higher-level soul beasts."

Everyone nodded, indicating that they had no objections.

"Set off!"

The seven left the Work-Study Student dormitory. Once outside the academy, Tang Wulin was about to find a Soul Guidance taxi when a luxurious business car had already stopped outside the academy gates.

Everyone took their seats one after another, and the Soul Guidance Car slowly set off.

The journey was somewhat long, and Gu Yue once again leaned against Bai Xu's shoulder. This time, Bai Xu did not panic. They exchanged a glance, faint smiles appearing at the corners of their lips.

Shrek City was simply too large. Although they spent most of the trip traveling at high speed, it still took more than forty minutes to reach Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and its grand, enormous Spirit Pagoda.

After taking the elevator to the upper floors, they could already see the sea of clouds. Gu Yue took out her Soul Guidance Communication device, dialed a number, and stepped aside to say a few quiet words before gesturing for everyone to follow her.

The décor here was all creamy white. Combined with the scenery outside, it gave them the feeling of walking among the clouds.

Further inside stood a silver door. Gu Yue knocked on it, then pushed it open and led everyone in.

A tall woman sat behind a desk. She looked to be only around thirty, with delicate features and long red hair cascading down her back. She was like the most beautiful decoration in the room. With her there, the entire room seemed full of life and vitality.

Bai Xu had seen this person before: the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, Leng Yaozhu.

Under her guidance, Bai Xu also saw the monitoring screens used by the staff.

The hall had a diameter of several hundred meters and stood over fifty meters tall. Its ceiling was triangular, and at the very top seemed to float a gemstone, emitting a faint golden glow.

At the center of the hall was a high platform. The base was hexagonal, with stairs leading upward. The top resembled an altar and covered a full hundred square meters. At the center of the platform stood a golden light gate more than fifteen meters tall.

Various pieces of equipment surrounded the hall, with hundreds of staff members working there.

Bai Xu gave it a rough glance and thought, Looks like I can't make a move on the Soul Spirit Tower. Hundreds of Soul Masters work here. Even though my spiritual power is high, I don't have enough of it to control all these people, much less make them delete the recordings.

After this trip, I won't come here again.

Having made up his mind, Bai Xu instantly lost interest. The only thing left for this trip was getting to know Yuanen Yehui.

"Go on. I've already arranged everything." Leng Yaozhu pointed toward the golden gate.

"Thank you, Teacher." Gu Yue smiled. She did not seem particularly respectful toward this teacher, but she appeared very close to her.

Everyone stepped through the golden light gate and began their tower challenge.

This was an octagonal hall with a diameter of at least three hundred meters, exceptionally vast. Eight metal doors stood around the hall. Each was ten meters tall and over five meters wide. Simply standing here gave one a profound sense of grandeur.

Tang Wulin swiftly arranged everyone into battle formation. The first floor contained wolf-type soul beasts, around several dozen of them. Their cultivation was not high, and they rushed out from the eight metal doors.

Bai Xu said, "I'll handle it. We'll clear this floor quickly."

Mental Domination activated instantly. The wolf-type soul beasts began slaughtering one another. Before long, only the last Wind Wolf remained, then it suddenly died after being unable to withstand the spiritual power.

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Everyone was shocked. "What kind of soul skill is this? It can make soul beasts kill each other?"