Douluo Jueshi, world modulation mode

High in the sky, the three stood in the void, observing the battlefield below. They were An Zhen, Zhang Lexuan, and Ye Guyi, their powerful divine sense concealing their figures.

An Zhen arrived very early, right when the Abyss Plane first appeared. Before that, he had just finished playing a game of pretending to be a cat or a dog with Huo Yutong and Wang Dong, and was about to enjoy a lap pillow from his older sister, reliving the childhood game of "playing house." Then, the power of fate sensed that something would happen tonight. Considering that improving his strength was the top priority, and to avoid the unpleasantness of being disturbed, An Zhen chose to take his senior sister for a walk outside.

Ye Guyi received intelligence that the front lines had been attacked. The intelligence was transmitted from the front lines to Dragon City via a remote soul-guided communication device. Then, Dragon City had people guarding the spatial gate leading to Mingdu. In a very short time, the intelligence was directly transmitted to the soul-guided communication device of the Empire's high command. Upon receiving this message, Ye Guyi told the rest of her family that she could handle it alone, and then prepared to come and exterminate the abyssal creatures. After arriving, she was pulled up by An Zhen.

Witnessing the situation on the battlefield below, Zhang Lexuan looked down with a worried expression. The human army below knew little about the abyssal creature army at this moment, but An Zhen directly presented the situation of this war in detail. Therefore, Zhang Lexuan could directly see the pressure they were facing. The powerful abyssal creatures on the field were not just that one abyssal demon dragon. That abyssal demon dragon was just a bait released by the abyssal camp to attract attention. In fact, two abyssal lords had already arrived on Douluo Continent through spatial rifts. Their strength was comparable to that of a Limit Douluo. The scale of this war was far greater than those previously launched by the abyssal creatures.

With one arm around the long-haired senior and the other around the angelic little apprentice, enjoying the bliss of having both of them, Anzhen calmly surveyed the battle unfolding below, saying, "Wait a little longer."

The two women looked at Anzhen with a puzzled expression.

“The pressure of life and death can sometimes give a push,” An Zhen said.

“But…” Zhang Lexuan looked at the battlefield below. Powerful abyssal creatures were being slain by human soul masters, while human soul masters were being disemboweled by abyssal creatures. Crimson blood and shattered entrails were scattered all over the ground. Furious roars echoed across the battlefield, venting their anger and sorrow. In this level of chaotic battle, the situation changed in an instant. Not only did they have to face enemies with strange abilities, but they also had to avoid the aftershocks of other powerful battles. Otherwise, they might be wiped out as mere foot soldiers if they were not careful.

In the past, wars on the Douluo Continent were generally fought between powerful figures high in the sky, especially among Title Douluo-level Soul Masters. Only by slaying the opposing Title Douluo could one intervene in the battle below. This unspoken rule was to avoid further casualties, as the battles between Title Douluos, utilizing the power of heaven and earth, caused immense destruction.

But creatures of the abyss don't follow these rules.

The Abyss Lords might worry that during their rebirth, their positions could be usurped by one of their own kind. However, under the orders of the Abyss Lords, the Abyss creatures will only charge forward fearlessly. Apart from Abyss creatures like the Black Emperor Abyss Scythe, which are difficult to regenerate in a short time, they don't care about the life or death of ordinary Abyss creatures. In any case, once the Abyss energy returns to the Abyss, these Abyss creatures will be resurrected. As for whether these Abyss creatures will still be the same as before after their resurrection, they don't care either.

In such a situation, if a top-tier human powerhouse were to rush forward, he would inevitably be besieged by the Abyss army. Limit Douluo is strong, but not strong enough to ignore the attack of a large number of Abyss creatures comparable to mid-to-high-level Soul Masters. For the Abyss Lords, if they could use a group of Abyss creatures to interfere with the enemy's high-level powerhouses, then it would be a very worthwhile deal.

Many of the inhabited planets they had previously devoured used this method, relying on a continuous stream of resurrected abyssal creatures to wear down their opponents.

Under the cover of numerous Soul Masters, the thousand-meter-long Holy Dragon of Light, transformed from Mu En, charged into the army of abyssal creatures, found the hidden Abyssal Demon Dragon, and unleashed its ultimate move, a Dragon Emperor's Domain Shaking Strike that slammed into the Abyssal Demon Dragon. The terrifying power of light, imbued with dragon might, struck the dragon's scales with near-ultimate light, piercing through them in an instant and tearing a large hole in the Abyssal Demon Dragon's massive body.

"Roar—" A shrill scream rang out. The pain from the charred flesh and the rampaging light dragon's might constantly stimulated the abyssal dragon's brain. However, a cunning glint flashed deep in the abyssal dragon's eyes, which were composed of countless pairs of eyes, as if it had seen its long-awaited prey fall into the net.

Just as Moon found the hidden figure of the Abyss Dragon, a small snake with emerald green triangular eyes suddenly stood up from the surging swarm of snakes. Its small figure instantly swelled into a three-foot-tall monster with a human head and a snake body, like the Medusa Soul Beast that was already on the verge of extinction. A beam of emerald green light shot out from the vertical eye between its eyebrows.

Clearly, the attack that previously targeted Ye Yulin came from this abyssal creature.

On the other side, dozens of inconspicuous black foxes in the abyss creature army suddenly gathered together and transformed into a giant beast tens of meters tall. Its massive body did not affect its agility at all, and an aura comparable to that of a Limit Douluo burst out from its body. Like a ghost, it instantly approached the true form of Mu En's Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul, with strange black flames that could burn the soul burning on its sharp claws.

Using the Abyss Dragon as bait, the two Abyss Lords launched a pincer attack on Moon in an instant.

"Roar—" The abyssal dragon endured the pain in its body and let out a sharp roar, attempting to repeat its old trick.

"We've been on guard against you for a long time!"

They still vividly remembered the sneak attack they launched against Ye Yulin earlier. That attack, which had caused the Phoenix Douluo wielding the Fire Phoenix Sword to struggle so much, must have been at its absolute limit. How could they not be concerned about a hidden enemy comparable to a Limit Douluo? And if there was one, who could guarantee there wouldn't be more?

But since Mu En chose the method of decapitation, he must have his own confidence. The Dragon God Douluo who once roamed the continent was no fool.

The level nine mental defense soul tool was activated, resisting the mental attack of the Abyss Dragon.

Soul Skill: Holy Dragon Armor.

Level 9 defensive soul tool triggered.

Suddenly, the Holy Light Dragon's body shone brightly, and its densely packed scales gained a sense of weight, with two layers of golden defensive shields attached to its body.

As a member of parliament and also holding the title of Imperial Tutor, it's unlikely that Mu En wouldn't be heading to the front lines without even a single level-nine defensive soul tool. Besides the temporarily borrowed level-nine mental defense soul tool, he possesses two other level-nine defensive soul tools, and also this level-nine invincible shield that can theoretically withstand a quasi-god's attack for three seconds. Such disposable level-nine soul tools are extremely rare throughout the entire empire, numbering less than a handful. However, he felt that using such a life-saving item on a battlefield of this caliber was unnecessary.

Moon's golden dragon eyes were fixed coldly on his prey, never leaving the Abyss Dragon. Even as two Abyss Lords, comparable to Limit Douluo, attacked from the side, he remained motionless. Brilliant light power enveloped his giant claws like molten lava, and the fear surging in the dragon's eyes was clearly reflected on his white-gold scales.

The demonic dragon hastily unleashed its mental attack, but facing a peak powerhouse whose strength had already closed in and touched the quasi-god realm, all resistance was futile. The next instant, the Radiant Dragon Claw slammed into the demonic dragon's head, its sharp blades easily tearing through its defensive scales. Vast power of light surged into the wound, instantly shredding its flesh. The demonic dragon let out a deathly howl that shook the abyss, desperately trying to summon its army with its last ounce of strength, only to have its aura rapidly dissipate.

At the same time, the sneak attack from the two Abyss Lords finally landed on Mu En's Martial Soul True Body. The terrifying offensive tore through the barrier of two layers of defensive soul tools, but when it touched the last layer of dragon armor flowing with holy light, its power suddenly collapsed and it lost its momentum.

"Roar--!"

A dragon's roar, imbued with divine pressure, erupted from Moon's mouth. His radiant tail, like a divine whip, lashed out, tearing through the air with a sharp, piercing sound. The fox-shaped abyss lord, swift as a ghost, dodged with all its might, but was still struck hard in the groin by the tail. Blood spurted instantly, the cracking of bones mingling with a scream of agony. It was an unstoppable force!

These words flashed through the fox-shaped Abyss Lord's mind. Among the first thirty-six Abyss Lords, although they were all comparable to Limit Douluo, it was in the weakest tier. And the enemy it was facing now was probably only something that the few Abyss Emperors could handle.

Realizing he was no match for the others, the fox-shaped Abyss Lord ran towards the other humans at an incredible speed. He had to make a name for himself in this war. After sacrificing elites such as the Abyss Dragon Black Emperor and the Abyss Scythe, if he were to return in disgrace, the Holy King might be furious and strip him of his position as Abyss Lord, or even deny him the chance to be resurrected.

"Where do you think you're going!" Mu En wouldn't give this guy a chance to assassinate a Title Douluo.

"Clang clang!" Accompanied by a clear phoenix cry, a blazing fire phoenix descended from the sky. The Phoenix Douluo charged directly into the snake swarm, his Fire Phoenix Sword flashing with intense light as it aimed directly at the Abyss Lord that resembled Medusa.

On the other side, having lost the Abyss Dragon as their commander, the high-level Soul Masters, under Kong Deming's leadership, steadily suppressed the army of abyssal creatures.

high in the sky.

"Today's sacrifices are numerous. Even if it's for training, isn't it a bit too much?" Zhang Lexuan said with a complicated expression. She used to be a member of the Shrek Academy's inspection team and had witnessed the inhuman methods of many evil soul masters. Once, in the Star Dou Great Forest, due to Elder Xuan's negligence, she and several students faced a 100,000-year-old soul beast and witnessed her old friend die beside her.

The sacrifices made in the war below today are also numerous, and most importantly—if they had intervened, those people would not have died at all!

"Hmm." Watching the scales of victory tip ever more in favor of humanity, An Zhen said calmly, "The follow-up response was alright, but the reaction to the abyssal creatures' sneak attack was too poor. If it weren't for the timely arrival of reinforcements, the front line would have fallen directly. Black Emperor and Abyssal Scythe are far beyond what a Soul Douluo can handle, but the performance of a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Title Douluo and a Level 9 Soul Master, with one commander dead and the other seriously injured, was truly lackluster."

Zhang Lexuan and Ye Guyi stared at An Zhen in surprise.

"Teacher." Ye Guyi gently pinched An Zhen's cheek, looking at her suspiciously, "Is there something you're hiding from us?"

How could An Zhen, who once worked for the benefit of many commoners and low-level Soul Masters, stand by and watch these unnecessary sacrifices happen, and then make such an indifferent comment as if it were none of her business?

“That’s right.” Zhang Lexuan looked at An Zhen. After spending so much time together, she couldn’t believe that the person next to her was a cold-hearted person.

“Well…” An Zhen thought for a moment, then said, “It wouldn’t hurt to tell you.”

"Originally, I was thinking of having Sister Lexuan and the others come to the battlefield to gain experience, but now there is no need."

Now, a new twist has suddenly occurred—Tang San and the Abyss Saint Lord are plotting to kidnap his people and use them as hostages in exchange for Xiao Wu and the others.

In this situation, although he was there to oversee things, for the sake of his daughter's safety and to avoid being put in a passive position, Anzhen felt it was best to skip this life-or-death experience.

Anzhen explained the whole story.

The Goddess of Life promised to be resurrected afterward.

Upon hearing this, the two women showed expressions of understanding, "So it's possible to be resurrected."

“Yes.” An Zhen nodded gently. “Between life and death lies great terror, but also great opportunity.”

"Although the decision was made on their behalf without their consent, these trials will become their hope for moving forward in the future."

As for injuries or disabilities, Anzhen will take action.

“Anzhen’s intentions were good.” Zhang Lexuan looked down at the ongoing war below. “I believe everyone will understand afterward.”

"However, that Tang San is truly despicable," Zhang Lexuan said with disgust, completely unlike the legendary Tang San, the Sea God, of the continent. A sense of powerlessness followed, as they had now become a burden to An Zhen.

“The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. History will ultimately be written by the victors,” An Zhen said. “Although I didn’t actively try to take Xiao Wu, she is now in my hands like a dog leash around Tang San’s neck, which is why he’s so desperate to save her.”

"What are your plans, teacher?" Ye Guyi asked.

“Continue with the original plan and absorb the Abyss Plane as nourishment for growth,” An Zhen said. “Telling the parents is too naive. Tang San is currently confined to the God Realm by his teachers and mistresses, and these are the kinds of underhanded things he can do.”

If things are only done within the rules, no matter how many people Tang San sends down, they're just asking for trouble.

He'll settle this score with Tang San sooner or later. (End of Chapter)