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

But what have you done for me? Have you ever thought about it?

Everything before this was a transaction, a collaboration! You soul beasts invested in me, and I would naturally help soul beasts in the future. That was karma. But what have you personally done for me?"

Bai Xu spoke earnestly. "Think it through, Gu Yue Na. When you look up, you'll find that I'm waiting for you on the other side of the river."

Bai Xu's words were not empty. He did not have to communicate so much with Gu Yue Na. There were many ways to cooperate with soul beasts; with the Spirit of the Plane around, there would always be a way.

He could still let Gu Yue follow the same path as in the original story, until she finally fought Tang Wulin and Gu Yue Na to the death. There was a high chance Bai Xu would simply slap them both to death, then return Douluo Star to the Spirit of the Plane. The soul beasts still would not go extinct, and Bai Xu might even have the Spirit of the Plane grant the soul beasts a greater share of fortune to help them revive. That would settle his karma.

When Gu Yue Na looked back, crystal tears shimmered in her eyes. She seemed to lower her head and ponder Bai Xu's words, remaining silent for a long time.

Just as Bai Xu was about to stand, she reached up and touched his face. Then, without warning, she kissed his lips.

White light flashed, and Na'er and Gu Yue reappeared.

"You're still you, Bai Xu. Meeting you has truly been wonderful. Thank you for appearing in my life."

"I know the answer now. Sure enough, coming to you for an explanation was the right choice."

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The holiday passed peacefully. After Gu Yue Na left those two sentences behind, she never appeared again. Gu Yue and Na'er were as usual, without the slightest abnormality, as though nothing had happened that day.

Meanwhile, Bai Xu had recently been focusing on cultivating his Soul Power. He was already level 46, though he was still some distance from becoming a Soul King. Bai Xu concentrated inwardly. His cultivation of the Six Fu had slowed somewhat lately, but his energy was limited. There was nothing he could do.

However, he had long since made plans for the future. Not long after the next semester began, Tang Wulin and the others should be heading to the Star Luo Continent for exchanges.

Whether he went or not did not matter. What mattered was the Dragon God Core. It could be regarded as an enormous source of energy, and Gu Yue had promised him that he could use the Dragon God Core once.

Using it to accelerate his Six Fu cultivation might allow him to reach completion and advance into the Meridian Opening Realm in less than a year.

Thinking of this, Bai Xu could not help but ponder. "The realm after Meridian Opening is the Divine Forbidden Domain, or rather, the Forbidden Domain. This evolutionary path has not been fully opened. Someone has only carved out the fifth layer."

As the saying went, gods watched from three feet above one's head.

The brain was not only the residence of the Primordial Spirit, but also an important part of how humans perceived laws.

Divine Forbidden meant cultivating the brain. Yet the human brain was the most complex thing in the entire universe. How to circulate energy for cultivation, how to forge a path forward—every step was fraught with danger.

The slightest mistake could leave one deranged and muddle-headed for the rest of one's life. At worst, one could perish on the spot in a gruesome death.

Yet the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

The first two layers of the Forbidden Domain were called the Divine realm. At this stage, humans would awaken their own Innate Divine Ability based on their life experiences. A great accomplishment in Meridian Opening already granted the power to move mountains and fill seas, so the Forbidden Domain naturally stood above it.

Furthermore, after reaching great accomplishment in Meridian Opening, the body's meridians would all be connected and form a unified whole. The brain's cultivation would also be reflected in the body, further strengthening the flesh.

The third and fourth layers of the Forbidden Domain had likewise been opened by predecessors and were known as the Immortal realm. The manual stated that Immortals could roam freely, reducing all things to ash with a flick of their fingers.

The fifth layer had no name. Some people died the instant they stepped into it, remaining in that realm only briefly before leaving behind a few insights.

Bai Xu flipped through the manual. There were still many blank yellowed pages at the back, perhaps waiting for future generations to complete this evolutionary path.

"That explains it. Someone chose me and wants me to continue forging this path based on what my predecessors built. I am not the first owner of this manual. This path was forged from the piled bones of countless seniors before it reached the fifth layer of the Forbidden Domain."

"Rather than a manual, it's more like a diary, with some insights and cultivation methods attached for those who come after."

Bai Xu turned to the final page of the manual, where a message had been left behind.

Perhaps one of the predecessors had once fallen into confusion, unable to see the path ahead while their strength stagnated. They had written on the page, "I can't cross over. You go. Find your next owner."

"There are words of advice here, and I hope future generations will remember them.

The owners of this manual are undoubtedly but ordinary people among the countless living beings of the myriad worlds. Before obtaining it, you and I were both insignificant figures, yet after gaining it, we effortlessly acquired the power to destroy heaven and earth.

Whether we committed evil or performed great good.

We undoubtedly stand upon the shoulders of the sages and look down upon the world. But when you reach the end, all that lies ahead is chaos.

There is no road to walk, no trace to follow.

You need not be lost because of this. Unlike those extraordinarily gifted geniuses who create their own methods, this book was written by ordinary people like us through generations of accumulation. No one knows how many died on this path.

If you truly cannot break through, do not blame yourself.

There will be those who come after!"

After reading it, Bai Xu was filled with emotion. He smiled helplessly. "So that's how it is. That also explains all the strange things that have happened to me."

Complete this evolutionary path!

"No wonder it contains methods for cultivating constitutions. Humans are born with the Five Elements, yet all possess mortal bodies. Even after achieving great accomplishment in Meridian Opening, the path of one's constitution does not end. First transform into the Five Elements Body, then the Yin Yang Body, and finally the Chaos Body, ascending to the utmost peak through this."

He walked to the window, took a deep breath of cool air, and smiled in relief. "The road ahead will be wonderful!"

The dormitory door opened.

Gu Yue returned carrying food and smiled. "Come eat. I made it myself. Give it a try."

Bai Xu turned around. His brow relaxed, and he seemed to be in an excellent mood. For the first time, a warm and exuberant smile appeared on his face. "Alright!"

Gu Yue asked in confusion, "Did something happen? Why are you so happy?"

"Yes, I saw something interesting. It made me happy and refreshed." With that, Bai Xu took a bite of the food. It tasted as good as he had expected, and he praised her, "Your first time cooking? It tastes great!"

"Mm. As long as you like it."

Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, the holiday was over, and school was about to begin!

The Work-Study Student dormitory gradually became lively again. Yue Zhengyu and the others returned one after another. Tang Wulin's dormitory was often bustling, with people frequently dropping by. They discussed improvement, future Battle Armor, and Mecha together. Without realizing it, they had become close friends.

Gu Yue and Na'er would also join their discussions. There were no ulterior motives—they were truly just friends.

But Bai Xu was different. He had very few friends.

Other than Gu Yue and Na'er, only Xie Xie could be considered someone he knew well. Most others were merely acquaintances who exchanged nods.

Combined with his intimidating strength, most people kept a respectful distance from Bai Xu. During sparring sessions, no one had ever dared challenge him.

Thus, Bai Xu was often cultivating quietly by himself.

It could be said that he was extremely hardworking, not inferior to anyone in the slightest.

However, Xie Xie would sometimes come to Bai Xu to ask for advice on pursuing girls.

"What do you think of Yuan En? She's pretty, right?" Xie Xie asked.

Bai Xu nodded. "How many girls capable of becoming soul masters are ugly? You want to pursue her?"

"Yeah. I came to ask you for some experience. Yuan En is like Gu Yue was at the beginning—both are cold and aloof. But now, anyone with eyes can tell Gu Yue likes you, so... teach me too," Xie Xie said expectantly.

Bai Xu was speechless.

"The situations are different. I can't help much with matters of the heart, so I'm afraid I can't assist you. Just show more concern for her normally. Don't let it turn into unrequited love in the end."

"I think strength is still the most important thing. Cultivate well. Your Twin Martial Souls may not necessarily lose to her Twin Martial Souls."

Bai Xu could only offer him a few suggestions.

"You're right. Then I'm off."

"Mm."

As the dormitory door closed, Bai Xu once again sat cross-legged and entered meditation.

Xie Xie had also improved rapidly, as though someone had been guiding him. Tang Wulin went without saying—his second golden soul ring had already appeared, and the Golden Dragon King Bloodline was gradually showing its effects. Xu Xiaoyan's martial soul had mutated, and she had become increasingly confident, with all her former inferiority swept away.

Everyone was improving rapidly. This kind of atmosphere always made people give two hundred percent effort.

No one would remain stagnant forever.

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On the first day of school, there was a new year and a new beginning!

There was an opening ceremony in the morning, and nothing to do in the afternoon. Most students cultivated freely or completed missions.