Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 172 Battle, The Land of Ending

Outside the glass dome, falling ginkgo leaves bump against the glass windows.

Director Long carried a small silver case into the testing room and took out a bunch of glass bottles filled with green liquid. "Teacher Wu, this is today's dose of medicine."

Wu Changkong nodded and said to the students, "The effects of the Body Tempering and Bone Strengthening Liquid range from low to high, and are divided into nine levels, each suitable for Soul Masters of the corresponding ring number for training."

Gula: "..."

This was his teacher's advice: to refine and scientifically subdivide the prescription, which would not only increase the number of sales but also reduce accidents caused by improper use of the medication.

Wu Changkong continued to explain: "However, since different Soul Masters have different Martial Souls and different physical strengths, the dosage of the medicine can be increased or decreased as appropriate."

"For example, Tang Wulin, although he is a one-ring Soul Master, his physical fitness is no weaker than that of a four-ring Soul Master, and his recovery ability is also extraordinary."

"So he can directly use the No. 4 potion, but to be on the safe side, Tang Wulin, you should use the No. 3 potion to get used to it first, and then use the No. 4."

"Xie Xie No. 2, Xu Xiaoyan No. 1, Gu Yue No. 4, Gula... No. 6."

"Hiss~ Pervert!"

Xie Xie gasped and whispered to Tang Wulin, "Doesn't that mean Gula's physical attributes are comparable to a Soul Emperor? That makes sense, he can withstand a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring."

Tang Wulin was both amused and exasperated, and lowered his voice: "He can hear you."

"Huh?" Xie Xie quickly straightened his posture and sat upright in his seat.

Wu Changkong seemed oblivious to Xie Xie's subtle actions. "Collect the medicine according to the number, take it directly, and assemble on the playground."

Gula stepped forward to collect the medicine and put it in his pocket. Just as Director Long was about to stop him, Gula took out a bottle of No. 8 medicine that emitted soul power fluctuations, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

Director Long's eyes twitched. He was sure he wasn't mistaken. It was definitely the No. 8 potion, made from materials extracted from soul beasts. Each vial cost 100,000 Federal Coins and required a purchase qualification. And this was only a one-day supply.

He had thought the academy had already invested heavily in preparing the No. 6 potion, considering he only used potions of this caliber, but Gula even felt a little disgusted.
Noticing the shocked looks on everyone's faces, Gula's eyes flickered slightly as he explained, "Actually, my first martial soul was fused with the soul ring of a soul beast, so my physical attributes are much stronger than yours."

Wu Changkong thought of Gula's one purple and two black spirit rings and nodded slightly: "No wonder your physical attributes are so much stronger. However, spirit beast spirit rings cannot increase the age limit. Do you think it's worth trading potential for a temporary lead?"

In the end, Wu Changkong's voice became stern, indicating that he strongly disagreed with Gula's decision.

"Uh, I didn't want to either, I was forced to back then."

Gula remained tight-lipped, and Wu Changkong, having already filled in the blanks in his mind, nodded slightly and stopped asking.

"Let's go to the playground."

Wu Changkong walked out of the testing room, and the others followed.

The autumn wind was bleak, and the sea breeze blew into the playground, causing ginkgo leaves to twirl and fall.

Wu Changkong stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the playground, his white robe fluttering in the salty sea breeze, his gaze sweeping over the group of still-childish teenagers in front of him.

"Gula, step forward." The clear, cold voice intensified the autumn chill, sending a shiver down your spine. "Use your first martial soul to fight against Tang Wulin's team. The loser will have their training volume doubled this month. One minute to prepare."

Xu Xiaoyan raised her hand: "Teacher, can we fight tonight? Otherwise, we won't be able to beat Brother Gu, who has a ten-thousand-year soul ring, right?"

She mentioned testing his strength and mental power again tonight, and Wu Changkong considered it for a second before agreeing.

"Sure, I hope your martial spirit will bring me a pleasant surprise."

So, at night.

As dusk settled, leaden clouds, carrying the salty, briny scent of the sea, pressed down on the playground.

Gula leaned against the rusty iron frame, his golden eyes flickering in the dim light. In the distance came Xie Xie's rambling voice, mixed with the sound of Tang Wulin chewing on dried squid.

"Hey Gula, you're here so early." Xie Xie was a little afraid of Gula, so Tang Wulin greeted him. "Just taking a stroll after dinner," Gula replied without looking up from the Soul Network.

Xie Xie gritted his teeth inwardly: What's so great about him? He also has twin martial souls, no worse than Gula!
Tang Wulin was unaware that his companion was so reckless, quickly finishing all the snacks. He sighed, wondering if his appetite would continue to increase once the next seal was broken.

Soon, everyone had arrived, and Wu Changkong announced:

"The battle begins!"

The two sides distanced themselves, and Groudon unleashed its Groudon Spirit. The pressure of the legendary Pokémon weighed heavily on everyone's hearts. Groudon's restrained aura was revealed in a way that showed its true power.

Within Tang Wulin's body, Tang San's divine sense trembled violently. He "saw" the crimson light emerging behind the boy: scales forged from lava, claws tearing the earth apart, and those dazzling golden eyes radiating divine power—this was no being of the Douluo Continent!
"A god-level martial soul? Or a twin martial soul! Wu Lin, your teammate is not simple. His martial soul is not a native species of Douluo Continent. It may be linked to another dimension."

Using his divine wisdom, he deduced and came to a conclusion.

It must be that Gula first awakened a god-level martial soul, was then anchored to a certain plane, and later awakened a second martial soul.

"What a lucky kid."

Upon hearing "Old Tang's" words, Tang Wulin was surprised and felt a surge of pressure.

Tang San sensed his emotions and comforted him, "The Golden Dragon King's power is the greatest among divine beasts, no less than any martial soul. As long as you can acquire its power, you will not lose to it."

"Ah."

Tang Wulin nodded emphatically.

Gula didn't pay attention to Tang Wulin. Tang Wulin, who had just broken one layer of the seal, posed no threat to him. He mainly focused his attention on Gu Yue, because her elemental manipulation ability was the only one that could potentially harm him.

Xu Xiaoyan released the Star Wheel Ice Staff, a ray of starlight pierced through the clouds, and her clear voice echoed across the playground: "Stars in the sky, bright and shining, forever brilliant, Chang'an is at peace."

The tip of the ice staff burst forth with starlight, converging into a six-pointed star, coating the ice staff with a layer of starlight.

"First Soul Skill, Star Wheel Chain!"

While Tang Wulin was surprised by the change in Xu Xiaoyan's martial soul, his only thousand-year soul ring lit up, and the Blue Silver Grass with golden patterns rushed towards Gula.

"Tangled!"

He discussed with his teammates and decided to restrict Gula's movements as soon as possible. Although Xu Xiaoyan said that his soul skill was absolutely valid, Tang Wulin still added a control soul skill to take into account the difference in soul power.

Star Wheel Chains and Blue Silver Grass enhanced with the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King entangled Gula.

With a little more effort, lava patterns climbed up his neck and cheeks. The ground beneath his feet suddenly melted into a crimson fluid, and the area within a ten-meter radius turned into a boiling lava lake, the rising heat distorting the starlight.

He remained calm and smiled, "As expected, I can't move. It truly lives up to its reputation as a control spirit that can be absolutely effective."

Gu Yue's hands flew, and the elemental tides gathered behind her into a vortex of wind and water. She knew that simple elements could not deal with extreme attributes, but combined elements were an exception.

Xie Xie's afterimage leaped through the lava in a Z-shaped trajectory, his light and dark blades intersecting to form a death cross, but he was suddenly shaken by a basalt pillar that caused his hand to split open.

Fearing that he might kill Xie Xie, Gula used the power of the earth to create rocks. Facing the elemental storm that followed, Gula slowly raised his head, and golden light tore through the sky.

"The Land of the End".

The characteristics of Groudon after Mega Evolution, and also the innate domain of Groudon's Martial Soul.

The weather changes to sunny, increasing the power of earth and fire soul skills by 50%, and granting immunity to water-attribute soul skills.

The dazzling sun hung high in the sky, tearing through the deep night.

(End of this chapter)