Douluo: Unlocking the Great Secrets of the Human Body, Becoming a Heavenly Demon — Chapter 50

"Will we meet in the future?"

After saying that, he looked at Gu Yue. Both of them knew the responsibilities they bore. Perhaps Gu Yue was thinking about how to defeat him, perhaps even perish together with him—but that would have to be based on the fact that their strength was not too far apart.

As the Silver Dragon King, the pinnacle of power in her mind was the Dragon God, the supreme God King. In the future, she would be the person closest to the Dragon God. With the Dragon God Core's support, unless the Dragon God revived, she would already stand at the absolute peak of power.

She had the confidence to fight Bai Xu!

By then, ninety percent of the continent's soul masters controlled by the Dragon God Core, along with the soul beasts led by Gu Yue Na, might not lose to Bai Xu, whose strength was unknown.

Gu Yue had even kept a trump card in reserve. If Bai Xu used the Dragon God Core, she could use her divine consciousness to control him. But honestly, after witnessing Bai Xu's spiritual power, she held little hope for that backup plan.

Half a year later, Bai Xu had already reached rank 50.

The spots for the exchange trip to Star Luo Continent were soon announced. Bai Xu had been added to the protagonist group, but Na'er was not included.

This was also an expected result. Na'er had not stood out in the outer court, seemingly having truly lost all her talent and retaining only a beautiful appearance.

Na'er was somewhat dejected. Hugging her knees as she curled up on the bed, she felt terrible. She could not keep up with her brother's progress, and now she was even holding him back.

Gu Yue sat beside Na'er and said, "Have you said goodbye to Tang Wulin? Merge with me for a short while. I think you need to make a trip to Dragon Valley. We need to witness it together."

Then she looked at Bai Xu. "You know the Dragon God's story too?"

Bai Xu smiled mischievously. "Of course. I know it by heart. It's just that the outcome may be different from what you imagine. If you no longer feel lost after hearing it then, I'm curious what the final Gu Yue Na will grow into."

"Nothing more than the dragon clan falling in that great war back then. Could there be some hidden truth?" Gu Yue asked doubtfully.

"Oh? It seems the inherited memories you received don't contain the crucial information. Heh heh, as expected. It's fine. Everything will reveal itself then. But you should know that the Dragon God had dissociative identity disorder, right?"

Gu Yue frowned. "What dissociative identity disorder? It was because the Dragon God wielded completely opposing powers, forcing him to play different roles at different times."

"Isn't that dissociative identity disorder?" Bai Xu muttered quietly.

"You—"

"By the way, do you really want to become that kind of god? Two different selves in one body, an unstable Dao heart, easily leading to demonic deviation." After speaking, Bai Xu looked at Gu Yue and Na'er before him and sighed. "Your half of the Dragon God does carry on that legacy. Aren't you divided into Gu Yue and Na'er now as well?"

The two girls glared at Bai Xu and spoke in unison, "We're perfectly fused now. We're Gu Yue Na!"

White light bloomed, and the beauty reappeared.

"Bai Xu, is it really wise to provoke me like this? If you can't defeat me in the future, you'll be ruthlessly suppressed." Gu Yue Na appeared and met Bai Xu's eyes.

Bai Xu's smile deepened at her words. His fifth soul skill slowly activated, and the Spirit of the Plane appeared. Traces of Mysterious Yellow Qi flowed through his eyes as he stared curiously at Gu Yue Na and said meaningfully, "No one can say what will happen in the future. At least for now, I can clearly see your karma, Gu Yue Na."

Gu Yue Na froze at those words and stared at the Spirit of the Plane. The fifth soul ring had definitely given Bai Xu some indescribable ability. He could even see karma?

In Bai Xu's vision, there was very little karma connected to himself. One karmic thread connected him to the Spirit of the Plane, while another was the red thread of karma between him and Gu Yue Na.

Only... the thread on Gu Yue Na's end was far redder than it was on Bai Xu's.

The sky was a flawless blue, and the bright sunlight carried a hint of scorching heat. Yet this kind of weather always made people feel refreshed.

Everyone's expressions were rather strange as they watched Gu Yue and Bai Xu approach.

Gu Yue seemed to have changed greatly. She was even more beautiful now, enough to leave Tang Wulin absentminded. Yet Tang Wulin was also confused. Why did he seem to see Na'er in Gu Yue's figure?

"Let's go."

There were eleven people from Shrek Academy. The leader was Silver Moon Douluo Cai Yue'er; the accompanying teacher was Heavenly Ice Wu Changkong; the students were Bai Xu, Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, Yuanen Yehui, Yue Zhengyu, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Xu Lizhi, and Ye Xinglan.

All nine Work-Study Students were present.

At the table before departure, Tang Wulin ate heartily like a wolf; Xie Xie sat beside Yuan En, chatting with her now and then; Gu Yue quietly placed several dishes onto Bai Xu's plate, and Bai Xu quietly returned the gesture.

Everyone ate happily, casting their worries aside.

The delegation from Star Luo Continent visiting Douluo Continent numbered over a thousand people, all elites from various fields. There were likewise many people from Douluo Continent making the return visit. The Tianhai Grand Hotel's hall was already spacious enough, yet it was still packed full.

The people from Shrek Academy stood silently in a corner of the hotel and waited. The Federation official specially assigned to receive them had already come to pay Elder Cai a visit.

"Star Luo Continent, huh? Hmm?" Just as Bai Xu was sighing with emotion, an imperceptible change in fortune fed back to him from his fourth soul ring.

The Spirit of the Plane's voice sounded in his mind. "My lord, your fortune is guiding you toward Star Luo—"

"What is it?"

"I don't know, but it seems to be related to a small world."

"Welcome, everyone, to tonight's banquet. Hello, I am Sima Lanxiao, the Foreign Minister of the Star Luo Empire from Star Luo Continent. I am delighted to meet so many friends from all walks of life on Douluo Continent. Tonight, let us drink until we are drunk. Today, we will also hold some little games. We will select the best-dressed gentleman and best-dressed lady of the evening, as well as the most handsome gentleman, the most beautiful lady, and the pair with the most graceful dance. They will all receive prizes provided by our Star Luo Empire."

Sima Lanxiao was a tall, handsome middle-aged man with blond hair. His voice was magnetic and highly infectious. With just a few words, he immediately raised the atmosphere throughout the hall.

All kinds of alcohol were carried into the venue by streams of servers. Before long, the banquet's atmosphere became lively.

Bai Xu had not prepared any suitable formal wear. He was not even wearing Shrek Academy's uniform, remaining in that black robe as always.

The joy between people was not the same. Bai Xu only found them somewhat noisy.

He went alone to the deck, stood at the bow, and gazed over the boundless dark horizon. It was already night, and the crashing sound of seawater once more filled the world, as if only this could calm Bai Xu's mind.

"Bai Xu? I knew you didn't go to the banquet dance."

A voice came from behind him. There was no need to say who it was.

He turned around and looked at the elf-like girl, momentarily stunned.

Gu Yue Na wore a silver-white dress. The silver gown was patterned with crystal-like lines full of texture, while her silver hair flowed loose down to her ankles, as immaculate as crystal. There was a natural coolness and nobility between her brows.

In the darkness of the night, the girl herself seemed to radiate light, illuminating everything around her.

Her pale, fair skin, violet eyes, and knowing expression all carried a smile as she walked toward Bai Xu.

The hem of her silver dress was not long, reaching just above her knees and revealing a pair of slender, fair calves. Paired with silver shoes like crystal, she looked like a moon fairy descending to the mortal world. She wore silver gloves on both hands, hollow lace extending all the way to her elbows, without any other unnecessary decoration.

There was a hint of complaint in her tone as she slowly moved to Bai Xu's side, her silver hair swaying in the wind. "Why don't you try to fit in with them? Perhaps you'll experience a different kind of life."

Bai Xu continued to look at her, and for once, he did not respond.

Seeing the look in Bai Xu's eyes, Gu Yue Na smiled broadly and teased, "Have you fallen for me? Didn't you plan this long ago? With that divine skill of yours that foresees the future, you should have known everything that would happen today. Why are you still so lost in thought?"

"No, every decision I've made up to now has been correct." Bai Xu's eyes held a smile as he unconsciously extended his hand. "I don't possess mountains of wealth, luxurious clothes, or a background powerful enough to control Douluo Continent. In this world, I have only myself."

Gu Yue Na took Bai Xu's hand as well, standing shoulder to shoulder with him and pressing close to his body. Hearing his words, her smile deepened. "I don't need wealth, influence, or status. The current me is rational, but also emotional.

"When I met you, I finally understood myself.

"I do not ask to stay together with you forever; I only wish to accompany you to the ends of the earth."

They both smiled, their eyes curving gently.

Bai Xu pulled Gu Yue Na over to the bow and said, "Come, close your eyes, spread your arms, and face the sea."

"What are you doing?" Gu Yue Na shut her eyes tightly and faced the sea breeze, puzzled by Bai Xu's next move.

Then she heard his sigh beside her ear. "It's a shame it isn't dusk. There's no setting sun, and the horizon is dark too."

Gu Yue turned her head, meeting Bai Xu's gaze.

Bai Xu held her palm, still covered by the lace glove, and they spread their arms together. The stars swayed in the night sky, while the bright moon reflected in the sea like colored glass beneath the water.

"This scene reminds me of an old saying." Bai Xu spoke slowly. Neither of them avoided the other's gaze. So close together, their feelings were at their peak.

"What is it?"

"The moon beneath the sea is the moon in the sky; the person before my eyes is the one in my heart."

Gu Yue Na froze as she gazed at the person before her. This was the first time Bai Xu had spoken so directly. His feelings were deeply buried within his heart and not easily obtained, but in the end, she had waited for this moment.

"Those words are enough."

They kissed, lingering deeply.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Gu Yue Na lightly bit her lip, her face slightly flushed as she asked, "Where did you learn this sort of thing? You have quite a few little tricks."

"They're all fake routines, nothing worth mentioning. Once you truly understand me, I'll tell you about them slowly." As Bai Xu spoke, he walked back with Gu Yue Na.

They returned to the banquet. Bai Xu sat to one side and ate something, while Gu Yue Na concealed her appearance and turned back into Gu Yue.

Bai Xu, dressed in black robes, looked completely out of place sitting there. Everyone around him was dressed in suits and ties.

They wore gorgeous dresses and danced, while he alone was dressed in a simple black robe.

"Sir, may I ask you for a dance?" A noble-looking young woman seemed drawn to the lonely aura Bai Xu gave off and wanted to invite him onto the dance floor.

"No, thank you."

"You don't have a dance partner?" The young woman looked around. Gu Yue Na had already returned to her room to change clothes.

"I don't want to dance. Thank you for the invitation."

Bai Xu declined her and got up to leave the banquet.

The banquet was a great success. The members of the delegations from Douluo Continent and Star Luo Continent had clearly become much more familiar with one another.