Douluo 2: This Dragon God has too much martial virtue

Chapter 574 There Are Dragons

Mu Xing did this not only to drag Tang Hao out and humiliate him, but also to warn the plane lord not to have any improper ideas.

A ripple suddenly appeared in the space, and the Lord of the Plane once again transmitted a mental wave:

[...We can grant recognition to this plane. The intensity of the tribulation for soul beasts can also be appropriately reduced...]

In order to obtain the energy that would allow Douluo Star to evolve, the plane's ruler set its own conditions. However, it was only a second-level god and could not violate the ironclad rule set by the Dragon God that "beasts cannot become gods." At most, it could only slightly reduce the power of the heavenly tribulation.

"I need your approval?" Mu Xing seemed to have heard a joke. Of course, she knew what the approval of the plane meant.

In this universe, each plane is an independent entity. From the initial energy split to the eventual birth of consciousness, it often takes billions of years of evolution. Only planes capable of nurturing intelligent life can be called advanced planes.

Douluo Star is such an evolving plane, nurturing humans and soul beasts, and possessing unique martial soul laws. If it develops normally, humans will continue to evolve, and the best among them will have the opportunity to ascend to the God Realm, ultimately achieving the goal of making Douluo Star a part of the God Realm. This is also the evolutionary direction chosen by the plane's ruler.

But for Mu Xing, such recognition held no appeal. Although the Douluo God Realm was merely a fragment of the Dragon God Realm, it still governed 108 high-level planes. Currently, the true ruler of the Douluo God Realm was the God of Destruction. As the God of Destruction's only child, did she really need the recognition of a high-level plane?

What the Lord of the Plane can offer is merely better cultivation conditions and a little protection than the Chosen One.

"Keep raising the stakes until I'm satisfied." The black dragon growled behind Mu Xing, its dark golden vertical pupils filled with disdain. The entire top-level space trembled slightly because of her attitude, and the mental fluctuations emanating from the plane's lord became increasingly agitated.

The ruler of the plane truly has no better bargaining chips left. The strength of the laws of each plane is limited by its original power. Ten thousand years ago, the Douluo Continent was at its peak, with abundant life force nourishing and consolidating the laws of the Douluo plane, even able to withstand the fierce battle of four first-level gods without being affected.

But now the situation is different; the message conveyed by the Lord of the Planes carries a clear warning:
[...Now that god-level powerhouses are appearing one after another, if this continues...the Douluo Continent will be torn open by an irreparable spacetime rift...the entire continent, and even the planet, may fall apart...]

"If it really comes to that, the God Realm will naturally intervene." Mu Xing seemed indifferent. So what if it shatters? She could just go home. Besides, she had the coordinates of Dragon Valley in her hands, and that dragon clan secret realm, independent of the Douluo plane, was always open to her.

Suddenly, her eyes narrowed. "But...you just mentioned a god-level expert?"

Mu Xing keenly grasped the key information in the words of the plane's master: Wang Dong was at most a second-level god, and even if he went all out, he would not threaten the stability of the plane; it was only a matter of a thought for Ilex to become a god, but his new body was forged from the life gold nurtured by the Douluo plane, and should be accepted by the plane rather than rejected; as for Ji Dong, the evil god only used his divine consciousness to possess a tiger-type soul beast, causing it to evolve into the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, and did not even descend in its true form.

And her pet cat hadn't even begun to receive Rong Nianbing's inheritance yet... So that's how it is. A look of understanding flashed in Mu Xing's eyes. The Bai family's little phoenix had finally inherited the Phoenix God's position, which meant that Ma Hongjun, one of the original Shrek Seven Devils, had completely perished, and Bai Rizhi had officially become the new Phoenix God.

"The divine fire of the phoenix's rebirth is powerful, but not enough to make you this nervous. Are you exaggerating on purpose?"

The plane lord's mental fluctuations showed a momentary panic, but he quickly regained his composure and sent a new message. Mu Xing, however, was too lazy to pay attention and directly severed the mental connection.

"You're only thinking about yourself, aren't you?" Mu Xing snorted and turned to walk towards the edge of the platform. From this height, one could overlook the dazzling lights of Dragon City and the magnificent aurora borealis on the horizon.

The Lord of the Plane is truly insatiable! She had already eliminated Tang Hao, her greatest threat, and had also wrested control of the ocean from Tang San. It should be understood that even the power of a plane may not be able to contend with a true god, and the ocean, as the largest natural system on this planet, should rightfully be completely under the Lord of the Plane's control.

Until Tang San appeared, everything changed.

After Tang San inherited the title of Sea God, he lingered on the Douluo Continent for a long time. The sea gradually came to regard him as its sole master and began to reject the will of the plane's ruler. With the power of the Sea God, Tang San easily suppressed the entire ocean, preventing the plane's ruler's power from penetrating it any further. How dare it now demand more from her?
The black dragon spread its wings, which blotted out the sky, and cast a shadow that completely enveloped her.

"Hey, you're blocking my view of the aurora," she complained, half-jokingly, pushing away the black dragon's head that was leaning in. The Northern Territory was currently experiencing polar night, and through the transparent soul-guiding barrier, the magnificent aurora borealis danced like flowing silk across the sky. It wasn't just the usual emerald green band of light; there were also bewitching crimson, dreamy lake blue, and fiery golden orange intertwined and shifted in the night sky. The light curtain sometimes cascaded like a waterfall, sometimes rose like flames, painting the entire Northern Territory's night sky into a dreamlike painting.

The ever-changing halo of light reflected in their golden vertical pupils, mingling with the myriad lights of Longcheng.

During the polar night, Dragon City welcomed an unprecedented influx of tourists. The crowds on the streets even surpassed the grandeur of capital cities across the continent during the Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies. Despite the ongoing war between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire, and the loss of nearly a quarter of its territory by the Heavenly Soul Empire due to the beast tide, the Soul Spirit Orbs launched by the Dragon Pavilion have allowed this icy city to defy the odds, with tourist numbers increasing rather than decreasing.

If we're talking about the best vantage point, nothing beats the top floor of the Dragon Pavilion headquarters. Although the rooftop platform of this tallest building in Dragon City can be considered Mu Xing's private domain, she hasn't spent much time at headquarters over the thousands of years. When distinguished guests visit, it's naturally open to them, and on ordinary days, it's also used for internal high-ranking officials to cultivate or recuperate.

Just as Long Xiaoyao and Du Busi finalized their battle strategy against the Douling Empire, Princess Vina gently adjusted her skirt and bowed slightly to Long Xiaoyao. "Senior Long, would you allow us to ascend to the top for a look? I still remember when I was young, I accompanied my father on our first visit to Dragon City. I looked down upon the myriad lights from high above the clouds. The magnificent sight of the first city in the Northern Territory is still unforgettable to me."

This perfectly timed nostalgia was the most appropriate diplomatic rhetoric. The strategic meeting had gone very smoothly, and Long Xiaoyao truly had no reason to refuse. However, to be on the safe side, he discreetly checked the top-level usage status through the internal system.

"Dongling, are you on the top floor?" Long Xiaoyao noticed that the spatial array on the top floor was activated, and he briefly explained Princess Vina's request to view the scenery.

"Please make yourselves at home. There's plenty of space here, so as long as we don't disturb each other," Mu Xing said with a hint of nonchalance. "This beautiful scenery is something I would like to invite you all to enjoy together."

After receiving permission, Long Xiaoyao nodded slightly to Princess Vina and gestured for them to proceed. The group ascended the dedicated soul-guided elevator, the transparent protective shield offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding scenery. As they climbed higher, the lights of the entire Dragon City gradually unfolded below, resembling a dazzling sea of ​​stars. Just as Long Xiaoyao was leading the Body Sect group to the top floor, Mu Xing tilted his head slightly, his slender fingers lightly stroking the black dragon's scales: "Guests are welcome; transform back into human form. It would be impolite to frighten our distinguished guests."

The black dragon let out a low chuckle at her neck, a mischievous glint in its dark golden vertical pupils. As a cloud of black mist rose, its massive dragon body gradually shrank. "Poison Undying has seen my human form before, but I imagine that no matter what form it is, it would be terrifying to him."

"Why didn't he recognize you in Mingdu before?"

"Wasn't it always Long Xiaoyao who was handling things in front back then?" Di Tian turned around and leaned against the railing of the terrace, his two-meter-tall body mostly hanging outside the railing. "I didn't face him directly. If he had recognized me, he might have died there long ago."

"Then I hope he can pretend he doesn't know you later."

The elevator's beeping sounded crisply, and Mu Xing suddenly changed his mind. "It doesn't matter whether I recognize it or not, I have plenty of strength and means."

Before Di Tian could react, Mu Xing suddenly raised his leg, his long leg sweeping towards him with a sharp gust of wind.

Di Tian's dark golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted. He wondered if Mu Xing was going to kick him off the top floor. His body reacted before he could think, and he leaned back, letting most of his body hanging outside the railing fall backward.

The feeling of weightlessness lasted only a moment. The next second, an irresistible force pulled him back. Mu Xing firmly wrapped his arms around his waist and easily lifted him up in his arms.

Ditian:? ? ?
“If you don’t want to be recognized…” Mu Xing tightened his arms, pulling him closer, “Don’t move or make a sound. According to human logic, the strongest person in the world wouldn’t act like this…”

I know everything!

Is this right? Di Tian fell into deep self-doubt; he didn't care at all whether he would be recognized by Du Bu Si.

"Are you serious?" Di Tian leaned closer, his sharp incisors pressing against Mu Xing's neck, precisely gripping the throbbing artery. He bit down defiantly, his teeth grinding against the pulse with varying pressure.

Alright! If Poison Undying dares to publicly identify him, then the entire Body Sect will be in trouble.

Long Xiaoyao had just stepped out of the elevator when he paused. Although most of the life energy had dissipated, a chilling concentration still lingered in the air. Faint green specks of light drifted around like fireflies.

"Dongling," he asked in a deep voice, his fingertips brushing against a wisp of lingering energy ripples, "has anyone been injured?"

Du Busi and the others took a deep breath. As possessors of their own martial souls, their perception of life force far surpassed that of ordinary people. Some even unconsciously reached out, trying to grasp the remaining life energy in the air.

Long Xiaoyao regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth. He shouldn't have agreed to Vina's request to be their tour guide. Mu Xing walked past him without changing his expression, carrying the black dragon. "Of course, it was my weak and helpless uncle who was killed by that inherently evil Tang family brat."

The black and white cat's revenge may have been late, but it came nonetheless.

Di Tian glanced at Long Xiaoyao with a warning look, then closed his eyes in utter despair. For the first time in hundreds of thousands of years, he deeply understood what it meant to be utterly humiliated; the evil cow-cat's indulgence card wasn't so easy to break!
Long Xiaoyao immediately understood and turned around to push Du Busi and the others into the elevator.

"Oh my! Old Dragon, your Dragon Pavilion actually has a rare creature that is weak and unable to take care of itself. Let me see..." Poisonous Death leaped forward, but his words stopped abruptly the moment he saw the figure in Mu Xing's arms.

The Golden Body Douluo, who was following behind Poison Immortal and ready to watch the show, froze on the spot, his smile instantly freezing.

Holy crap, there's a dragon!
The young disciples of the Body Sect were still bewildered. Although Vina had seen Di Tian during the previous Soul Master Competition, she did not know his true identity. But how could the elders who had followed Du Busi to support Shrek Academy a hundred years ago to resist the Star Dou Beast Tide not recognize this infamous black dragon?

Poison-Indestructible's mind had completely shut down. Before he even suspected that Long Xiaoyao was planning to kill them, his thoughts had already begun to wander uncontrollably—what did this damned black dragon have to do with being "weak and helpless"? No way! Who would treat the Beast God like this…?

His gaze swept back and forth across Mu Xing's face, then suddenly he shuddered. Wait a minute, why does she look more and more like the Golden Dragon Girl? No, it should be the Golden Dragon Girl who resembles her! The Beast God Di Tian is injured? Who attacked him? How come he wasn't killed?

Despite his inner turmoil, Du Busi gritted his teeth and kept quiet. He had brought his whole family here for diplomatic purposes, and the elite of the entire Body Sect were gathered here. He couldn't let them all be wiped out because of his momentary anger or careless words.
He's not like Xuanzi, that idiot who always manages to pull off something new that leads to the complete annihilation of the entire group.

"It's an honor to have the Poison Sect Master here, but unfortunately I'm too busy to entertain you all." Mu Xing looked at Poison Undying with a half-smile.

"It's alright, Brother Long will keep me company." Poison Undying nodded with feigned modesty, forcing a polite smile on his face, thinking to himself, "Although I don't know who you are, please don't let go."

The entire Body Sect displayed astonishing teamwork at this moment. Even Long Aotian, who recognized the resemblance between Mu Xing and Fu Rui, forcefully suppressed his eager fighting spirit. Although one of his purposes in coming to Dragon City with his master was to spar with the Dragon Pavilion members he hadn't been able to meet on the field, this young sect leader of the Body Sect always maintained a good habit instilled in him by Poison Undying: he must never interrupt when his elders were speaking.

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