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

Elder Cai announced the news of the Star Luo Continent exchange delegation. The slots were limited and would be selected from Shrek's first- and second-year students, but everyone was still immersed in the atmosphere from moments ago, unable to recover for a long time.

This was a devastating blow to the new outer court students. Perhaps no one would be able to hold their heads high before Bai Xu in the future.

"This little fellow's Second Martial Soul is quite interesting. Can it change form at will? Coupled with a body comparable to a Body Spirit, he truly has reason to be proud." The Saint Spirit Douluo offered a few words of praise before slowly leaving. Behind the scenes, she treated Tang Wulin and the others' injuries.

She had met Tang Wulin before and had a rather good impression of him. He was an honorary citizen of Heaven Dou City, a hot-blooded youth who had bravely fought against Evil Soul Masters.

"Yes, he truly is a little monster. He's too outstanding, making his peers pale in comparison." Zhuo Shi sighed in admiration. He glanced at Tang Wulin, who was being treated by the Saint Spirit Douluo, let out a sigh, and finally left.

Shrek City

Inside an unknown great hall

With a flash of silver light, Gu Yue appeared there and said, "Come out."

The next moment, numerous figures emerged from the darkness.

Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Myriad Demon King, Zi Ji, Bi Ji, and Scarlet King—their transformed human forms were all present.

"Greetings, Master!"

The six knelt in unison, paying their respects to the young woman seated above.

"Rise. I have something to tell you today. In roughly two months, I will accompany the exchange delegation to the Star Luo Continent. Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Scarlet King, and Zi Ji, you should head to the Star Luo Continent first and conceal yourselves. Once I arrive, we will proceed to Dragon Valley together to seek the Dragon God Core."

"Yes!" Di Tian and the others replied in unison.

"How have you adapted to the human world? The Spirit Pagoda has not discovered anything, has it?" Gu Yue asked.

"Master, our integration into human society has gone very smoothly. Those Soul Masters cannot see through our disguises at all. Once we obtain the Dragon God Core, the plan can proceed smoothly."

"Mm, I understand. You may leave first. Di Tian, remain behind."

Gu Yue dismissed the rest of her subordinates, leaving only Di Tian behind. There was clearly an important matter she wished to discuss with him. "Di Tian, there are some things I wish to ask you. Not as the Silver Dragon King, but as the Master of Soul Beasts. They concern the future of soul beasts, so I hope you will remember them well."

"Master!" Di Tian was alarmed and hurriedly bowed.

Gu Yue paid no heed to Di Tian's panic and said, "I have been by Bai Xu's side for several years now, yet he has never been suspicious of me. He tells me everything truthfully.

"I am not a fool either. I have more or less understood the current situation on the continent, and now I have something to entrust to you.

"Before that, I wish to ask you: what do you think of Bai Xu?"

Di Tian was puzzled, but he still answered, "He is deeply scheming, the one chosen by the plane, and knowledgeable about both the past and the present. We must guard against him."

"Yes, we certainly must guard against him. Though he is our partner, we cannot hand the initiative over to him. Once he and I become Titled Douluo, the Soul Contract will no longer bind us. What will happen then remains unknown. Therefore, I agreed to let him use the Dragon God Core once."

Di Tian was startled, then understood Gu Yue's meaning and said, "Master means to use the Dragon God Core to temporarily control Bai Xu?"

"Mm. A gentleman does not stand beneath a crumbling wall. From the information he revealed, I learned that he will inevitably have a battle with Tang Hao, the current master of the plane."

"Bai Xu bears the karma of the Spirit of the Plane and will certainly help it reclaim the plane. Conflict between him and Tang Hao is unavoidable; they may even fight to the death.

"Whether we can be revived depends on whether we can defeat the victor of that decisive battle.

"And the key to that battle lies in how much of my former strength I can recover."

Di Tian said, "Master, I will seize the Golden Dragon King Bloodline for you!"

Gu Yue raised a hand to stop him. "No. That would only alert the enemy. Tang Wulin is Tang Hao's grandson, so he naturally will not stand by and watch Tang Hao fight Bai Xu. He will also stand against Bai Xu.

"With Bai Xu's strength, he can kill at least one of them.

"We only need to reap the benefits.

"Di Tian, who do you think will win in the end?"

"Master, I believe the master of the plane has the greater chance of victory. Bai Xu's origins are impossible for us to fathom, making him impossible to predict. But the master of the plane has already reached the realm of a deity and controls the plane—"

Gu Yue suddenly smiled. "Is that so? I think Bai Xu will win. In the future, I will have a fight to the death with him."

Di Tian froze, looking at Gu Yue in confusion.

She slowly descended from her seat and came to Di Tian's side. "You do not understand him, so naturally you do not understand.

"To be honest, before him, even I have lost confidence in my control over the Dragon God Core. With his spiritual power and ability to foresee the future, he likely already knows the Dragon God Core's purpose and our plans.

"He is confident that he can help the Spirit of the Plane end all karma.

"We are part of it as well.

"But no matter what, we must still take measures against him.

"Di Tian, Bai Xu cannot be touched. A terrifying hidden hand is watching from behind him—the Five Elements cultivation method is proof of that. Moreover, he is currently our partner. Bai Xu is someone who places immense importance on karma. Soul beasts invested in him as a cause, and receiving recompense in the future will be the effect.

"The causes of the past become the fruits of today.

"He naturally will not allow soul beasts to rule humanity. The Spirit of the Plane is more inclined toward a balance between humans and soul beasts, but what we seek is the former state of soul beasts: humans as ants, as food. Our goals differ.

"Whether we can fulfill our long-cherished wish depends on whether I can defeat Bai Xu.

"When the time comes, I will challenge him in the name of the Silver Dragon King, not as the Master of Soul Beasts.

"If I win, soul beasts will prosper!

"Afterward, I will strip my own bloodline and the Golden Dragon King Bloodline from myself and give them to you, helping you become the Dragon God. I will leave with Bai Xu and vanish from this world.

"If I die, then follow Bai Xu's wishes. Live peacefully alongside humanity in balance on the Douluo Continent. As long as karma remains, he will not make things difficult for you."

Di Tian was utterly shocked. "Master! You... Why would you leave with Bai Xu? You are the best candidate to become the Dragon God. Could it be that you..."

Gu Yue nodded. "That is correct. Like the Auspicious Beast from ten thousand years ago, I have fallen for him. But I will not abandon you. Compared to love, duty is more important in my heart now.

"This is already the best method I can think of, Di Tian. Do not disappoint my expectations.

"Come to think of it, I am not even as old as you. I slept in the Lake of Life for tens of thousands of years, while you guarded it for tens of thousands of years. You have truly done your utmost.

"I remember that you wished to roam the cosmos. Go in the future."

Gu Yue revealed a faintly sympathetic smile, though weariness and haggardness seemed to linger between her brows.

She had indeed fallen in love with Bai Xu, but she was destined to wrong him in this life. Bai Xu was already brilliant enough; even the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon had become mere foils at his side. She had nothing to give him. She did not wish to keep accepting Bai Xu's kindness, yet there was nothing she could do for him.

She could only remain quietly by his side, give him the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart, and witness his growth.

Gu Yue pushed open the door. Brilliant moonlight bathed her entire body as she slowly walked into the night.

Di Tian stood rooted where he was, unable to speak for a long time. He had served the Dragon God's other half with such dedication, but now that his Master had made her decision, nothing could change it.

Such was the era: God Kings plotted, planes fought, and soul beasts seemed utterly insignificant.

"Di Tian, in the future, those able to race freely across the wilderness may not necessarily be anyone but us. Think more openly. Among the dragons still alive today, you have the qualifications."

Work-Study Student Dormitory

Late at night, Gu Yue slowly pushed open the door. The faint sound woke Bai Xu from his cultivation. "Where did you go? Why are you back so late?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I went out for a walk and bought some clothes. I see that you quite like wearing black robes. The last one was blown apart, so I bought you another set today."

"Alright."

Gu Yue held the clothes up against Bai Xu's body, then suddenly asked, "Bai Xu, you are already this powerful. How strong will you be in the future? Stronger than I was at my peak?"

"Of course."

Gu Yue smiled. "That's good. I would like to see it."

Di Tian still had not recovered from his shock. Deep down, he felt that he was utterly unworthy of the Dragon God's position. He had willingly submitted to the Silver Dragon King because he wanted to see the day the Dragon God returned.

The Dragon God was too important to the dragon clan, to divine beasts, and to soul beasts!

He could truly be called the ancestor of all beasts, yet he had fallen in that great war.

Now, his Master's words made it seem as though the Dragon God was no longer important—merely a title, something that could be discarded and casually given away.

In a daze, Di Tian seemed to return to that great war. The Dragon God fell, the Dragon Kings were wiped out, and all surviving dragons charged madly into battle against the human deities.

Hatred once again filled his heart. The Dragon God had been too perfect in the eyes of the dragon clan, nearly without flaw. In that war, they had been like fanatical desperadoes, attacking the other deities led by the Shura God.

Unfortunately, few knew the truth of that war.

The Dragon God had long since grown weary. His wife had died, his son had offered up his bloodline, and he himself had gone mad, nearly destroying the Divine Dragon Realm with his own hands.

Had he not still worried about his son and the God Star, he would have followed his wife into reincarnation when she died.

To be reincarnated and seek his wife!

Now that he had committed a grave mistake beyond redemption, he offered no explanation to the dragon clan. In the end, he swallowed all their resentment into himself and allowed Shura to split him in two.

His benevolent thoughts became the Silver Dragon, the hope of the dragon clan's revival;

His resentful thoughts became the Golden Dragon, forever suppressed in the God Realm.

Bai Xu watched the sleeping Gu Yue and Na'er. Once again, he stood before the window and gazed at the bright moon. For some reason, he always liked doing this.

His face seemed relaxed, but his heart was deep in thought. Something is still wrong. This ancient book was passed down to me, so I should have been on Earth rather than coming to this world. The Spirit of the Plane said someone was behind me. It was not the ancient book, nor was it any of the seniors. There was someone else.