Douluo Dragon King: Nine Dragons Break the Abyss

Chapter 122: The Attack of Qianguzhangting

Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.

Gu Yuena was lying on the sofa doing nothing, her two white and slender legs crossed together, her feet wrapped in white socks were slightly raised, swaying rhythmically.

In front of her, there was a thick book titled "Soul".

The entire book has more than a thousand pages, and with the hard cover, it weighs five kilograms.

The dense theoretical texts, complex models and theoretical compositions recorded above are enough to make one's scalp numb.

But at this time, Gu Yuena had already read almost two-fifths of the content.

Moreover, many key points and my own ideas have been circled in red.

One can tell at a glance that it is a serious study rather than a superficial reading.

"The reason why the Ten Thousand Year Soul cannot be created is not because of insufficient energy, but because artificial souls cannot bear the powerful force of the Ten Thousand Year Soul..."

To use today's nuclear fusion as an analogy, humans can create nuclear fusion, but if they want to use it, they must have a container that can hold it and make it controllable.

But the biggest problem at present is that the material is not strong enough to withstand the terrifying power of nuclear fusion.

The Spirit Pagoda's current production of ten thousand year souls is also faced with the problem of insufficient strength of materials for making souls.

In the original novel, Gu Yuena started researching this area only after leaving Shrek Academy.

That was six or seven years later.

Moreover, at that time, she was studying artificial ten thousand year souls only to improve her own status in the Spirit Pagoda so as to prepare for the seizure of power in the future.

But now...

It’s just the mission of the Eternal Heaven.

Even ten thousand year souls are not enough. In the future, it will be necessary to artificially create hundred thousand year souls or even the souls of ferocious beasts.

By the way, I'm researching artificial soul bones.

Soul rings and soul bones are the main conflicts between humans and soul beasts.

As long as the profession of soul master exists, there will be a demand for soul rings (souls) and soul bones.

A powerful soul master must need a higher level soul. You can say this is human greed, but if you want to blame someone, blame their Dragon God.

Gu Yuena in the original timeline was truly extreme. In her opinion, as long as the soul masters in the human world were eliminated, no one would need soul rings.

If it weren't for his love-brained mind, when the Buddha came back ten thousand years later, his house would have been robbed.

Fortunately, now Gu Yuena doesn't have to use her not-so-bright brain anymore, because Qiangu Qitian can handle everything.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuena realized that she hadn't seen Qiangu Qitian for more than a month, which made her feel a little resentful.

"What a scumbag. He only knows how to ask me to work every day. I don't know where he went to have fun. He didn't even get any reward."

Gu Yuena muttered to herself.

Like Leng Yulai, she has become addicted.

And she was even more "poisoned".

On the other side, Qiangu Qitian, who was resting with his eyes closed in the car, suddenly sneezed.

Qian Gu Ming beside him asked with concern: "Master, are you okay?"

Qiangu Qitian shook his head and said jokingly: "Nothing, I guess someone is thinking about me."

Qiangu Ming remained silent and continued driving.

What he was thinking was: Maybe one of the young master's girlfriends is complaining in her heart.

Gu Yuena collected her thoughts and continued her work.

There are currently four grades of souls produced by the Soul Transferring Tower: defective souls, ten-year souls, hundred-year souls, and thousand-year souls. They all require the souls of ordinary animals as carriers during their production.

However, the ten thousand year old soul beast has already developed intelligence. Both the total amount and quality of energy are beyond the capacity of the soul of an ordinary animal.

"Perhaps, we can change our thinking..."

The path of using souls to control spirits has been reached by the Spirit Tower. If one wants to artificially create ten-thousand-year souls, one must find another way and create a new theoretical faction.

Gu Yuena, who already had an idea, roughly designed a few plans in her mind and planned to go to the laboratory at the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters to verify them after some time.

“Haha~”

Gu Yuena roared like a dragon, yawned, and looked at the time. It was already half past twelve in the afternoon.

"It's time to eat."

She got up from the sofa, put the books into her storage soul guide, put on her shoes and walked towards the restaurant.

When she turned a corner, a tall figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

Gu Yuena simply turned sideways to avoid the figure, and her petite body passed directly by his side.

Qiangu Zhangting, who had just finished training, looked at the beautiful profile passing by him, and his eyes froze.

He stared blankly at Gu Yuena's gradually moving back, and was deeply attracted to her. It was not until Gu Yuena disappeared around the corner that he came back to his senses from his shock.

Qiangu Zhangting could only feel his heart beating violently in his chest.

He felt like he was in love.

Qiangu Zhangting is already nineteen years old this year. As the grandson of Qiangu Dongfeng, the master of the Spirit Chuan Pagoda, he is the apparent leader of the younger generation of the Spirit Chuan Pagoda (not counting the protagonist). With no shortage of cultivation resources, he has already reached level sixty-two in spirit power before he is twenty years old.

According to his grandfather's plan, Qiangu Zhangting will become a Titled Douluo before the age of thirty, and pass the "selection" in the Spirit Transmission Tower to become one of the four great Spirit Transmission Envoys, preparing to inherit his grandfather's position in the future.

His appearance is also very outstanding. He is 1.9 meters tall, a few centimeters taller than the current Qiangu Qitian. He has long flowing golden hair and a handsome face with the rebelliousness and playful confidence smile unique to the second generation.

As long as he wanted, he could just snap his fingers and countless beauties would throw themselves into his arms.

The reason why such an outstanding Qiangu Zhangting is still single is because he is an ambitious young man with ideals.

What he wants is a person of the opposite sex who he feels is worthy of him.

In fact, he just looks down on those who are weaker than him.

As a top second-generation person who has lived at the top of the pyramid since childhood, he is born with a sense of superiority.

Even if the person of the opposite sex is as talented as him, what he wants is complete conquest.

And Gu Yuena, with her extraordinary temperament and rare beauty in the world, was enough to stir his uneasy heart.

Swallowing his saliva, Qiangu Zhangting suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind, quickened his pace, and tried to catch up with Gu Yuena in front of him.

It's like chasing after what you think is love.

Gu Yuena frowned slightly. She could already feel someone following her from behind. The burning gaze made her feel nauseous.

Looking back, I saw Qiangu Zhangting's somewhat silly face.

Gu Yuena took a glance and recognized the ancient family emblem on the other person's chest, and the expression on her face couldn't help but relax a little.

Qiangu Qitian once showed Gu Yuena the Qiangu family's emblem. The pattern was very simple, all black, with the theme being an upright stick with a dragon shadow coiled around it.

But seeing the other person's perverted look, Gu Yuena immediately became alert again:
"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

Qiangu Zhangting smiled politely and performed a very elegant gentleman's classical etiquette towards Gu Yuena:

"You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. My name is Qiangu Zhangting. I wonder if I can have the honor of meeting you, young lady?"

The expression on Gu Yuena's face became even weirder.

She was not surprised that Qiangu Qitian was interested in her because he knew her identity.

But the person in front of him probably didn't know his true identity. Confessing to a girl who looked like she was only Naga Wansui?
Thinking of this, Gu Yuena felt a chill.

She hated coppersmiths the most.

Seeing Gu Yuena's expression gradually turning cold, Qiangu Zhangting realized that he had said the wrong thing. When he was about to open his mouth to make amends, Gu Yuena simply turned around and left.

He wanted to grab Gu Yuena's wrist, but was afraid of offending the beauty.

Gu Yuena came to the restaurant, ordered some food, found a quiet corner with her tray, and ate in silence.

She doesn't have any requirements for food, and eating is just a way for Gu Yuena to replenish the energy she needs every day.

Before she had taken a few bites, that annoying figure appeared in front of her again.

Qiangu Zhangting had a sincere smile on his face: "Sorry, I was a little abrupt just now."

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Qiangu Zhangting. I am nineteen years old. The current tower master is my grandfather."

"I didn't know and thought you were the tower master."

Gu Yuena complained.

After these words were spoken, Qiangu Zhangting on the opposite side felt extremely embarrassed.

"Don't bother me, I already have a boyfriend."

Gu Yuena was not going to continue to get entangled with the other party.

In her opinion, the Qiangu Zhangting in front of her was as difficult to deal with as a piece of shit plaster.

Qiangu Zhangting thought that Gu Yuena was using this as an excuse to reject him, and he continued to talk incessantly, feeling good about himself:

"Don't be ridiculous, girl. I see you are only in your teens, where did you get a boyfriend? I..."

Annoyed, Gu Yuena picked up the soul guide communication directly. After quickly clicking on the screen a few times, there was a prelude to dialing a video. Not long after, the video was connected.

As soon as Qiangu Qitian opened the video call, he saw unhappiness written all over Gu Yuena’s young face.

He asked with some concern:

"Na'er, who made you unhappy again?"

Gu Yuena did not rush to answer, but pointed the soul communication screen at Qiangu Zhangting, and then said: "This person wants to seduce me, you can do it yourself."

"Also, he said his grandfather was the master of the Eternal Pagoda. He's so awesome."

This kind of thing should be left to Qiangu Qitian to solve.

Gu Yuena placed the soul guide communicator on the table and leaned back in her chair, with her arms folded across her chest, waiting for the duel between the two.

Qiangu Qitian and Qiangu Zhangting met for the first time through the screen.

Qiangu Zhangting looked at Qiangu Qitian over there, the smile on his face gradually faded, and he became very calm instead.

However, Qiangu Qitian was looking at Qiangu Zhangting with great interest. From his appearance and temperament, Qiangu Qitian had already guessed Qiangu Zhangting's identity.

"Hey, isn't this my second uncle's grandson? I haven't seen him for a few days. Has he grown so strong?"

Qiangu Qitian's playful teasing words made Qiangu Zhangting frown. He thought Qiangu Qitian was taking advantage of him. When he was about to fight back, he suddenly thought of something and his tone became a little alert.

"Who are you???"

Qiangu Qitian introduced himself to his nephew generously: "My name is Qiangu Qitian, your second uncle should have told you about me."

Eternal glory!

When he heard these four words, Qiangu Zhangting remembered it instantly.

Qiangu Dongfeng mentioned Qiangu Qitian's name countless times in front of Qiangu Zhangting, as if he was a powerful enemy. As the master of the tower, Qiangu Dongfeng was also very afraid of him.

Qiangu Zhangting also knew some information about Qiangu Qitian.

The disciple of the master craftsman, the most beloved descendant of the ancestor...

The most important point is that Qiangu Qitian is the biggest obstacle for Qiangu Zhangting to take charge of the Qiangu Family and the Spiritual Tower in the future.

If he cannot defeat the opponent, all the plans Qiangu Dongfeng has given him will be in vain.

Qiangu Qitian looked at the silent Qiangu Zhangting and raised his eyebrows: "Zhangting, didn't your second uncle teach you to greet elders when you see them? You have completely forgotten the etiquette of the Qiangu family! Do you want me, your cousin, to personally teach you what etiquette is?"

"Pfft~"

Listening to Qiangu Qitian's half-teasing and half-serious tone, Gu Yuena couldn't help laughing out loud.

Qiangu Zhangting on the opposite side had veins bulging on his forehead and a surge of anger in his heart.

If he remembered correctly, this so-called cousin was several years younger than him! How could he respectfully address someone younger than him?

He is too proud to do it!

Qiangu Qitian also saw that Qiangu Zhangting was angry, but he didn't care at all: "Forget it, forget it, there is no horn sheep. But why do you keep pestering my girlfriend? We are going to get married in the future, and Na'er is your elder. What do you want to do?"

Gu Yuena also followed Qiangu Qitian's words and said with a smile: "Hey, nephew, call me aunt and let me hear it."

Qiangu Zhangting ignored Gu Yuena's teasing. His voice became very low and calm: "You don't have to provoke me. In terms of age, you are still a few years younger than me. There is no reason for you to take advantage of me."

He raised his eyes to look at Gu Yuena, with a rare tenderness between his brows: "Your name is Na'er, right?"

Gu Yuena rolled her eyes at the other person and didn't bother to pay attention to this stupid guy.

Qiangu Zhangting retracted his gaze and continued to say to Qiangu Qitian: "Na'er is only ten years old this year. It is too early to say that she is your wife."

"How about..." His eyes narrowed like a dangerous venomous snake, "How about we make a bet?"

"What are you gambling?"

"Let's have a duel, and the loser will leave Na'er forever."

Qiangu Qitian said with a smile: "Why should I bet with you? Na'er is mine."

Qiangu Qitian's tone suddenly changed, and he was no longer laughing:

"Besides, she shouldn't be a bet."

"If you want me to stop pestering her, then you can come and defeat me."

Qiangu Zhangting felt that he had already defeated Qiangu Qitian.

In his opinion, there would be a battle between him and Qiangu Qitian sooner or later.

No matter who will lead the Qiangu clan in the future, or whether he wants to pursue Gu Yuena, it is destined that there will only be one winner between him and Qiangu Qitian.

The winner takes all.

However, Qiangu Qitian never regarded Qiangu Zhangting as an opponent of the same level. The vision of the two men destined them to be different people.

"Since my nephew wants to gamble, as your uncle, I will play with you. But as for the stakes..." Qiangu Qitian smiled slightly, "If you want to play, let's play something big. How about using the election of the future patriarch of the Qiangu family as the stakes?"

Qiangu Qitian would never use the people around him as bets.

The election for the future patriarch of the Qiangu family is of no importance to Qiangu Qitian.

But he knew that this was very important to Qiangu Zhangting.

The weight of the scale shifted immediately.

Qiangu Qitian used his most insignificant chips to force Qiangu Zhangting to have only two choices: all in or give in.

Qiangu Zhangting's eyes also turned a little bloodshot. He thought again and again, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay."

He doesn't think he will lose.

(End of this chapter)