Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 304 Conflict, Banquet

"So what if I fight? I'll teach you a lesson, you foul-mouthed bastard!" Juan was furious. He suddenly charged forward with incredible speed, his five fingers forming claws, the tips gleaming with a ghostly blue light, carrying a pungent, fishy smell, aiming straight for Le Zhengyu's face! He actually attacked without warning!

"Be careful, it might be poisonous!" Xu Xiaoyan exclaimed.

Le Zhengyu, however, neither dodged nor avoided the attack; instead, a contemptuous smile appeared on his face.

"Holy light shines!"

Buzz! A solid shield, radiating a pure and holy light, instantly appeared in front of him.

Chi Chi Chi!
Juana's venomous claws slammed into the Holy Light Shield, producing a piercing sound like cold water being poured onto a branding iron. The poison was rapidly purified and evaporated by the Holy Light, emitting wisps of blue smoke, while the shield remained completely still.

"What?!" Hu Jie's expression changed. His poisonous claws were actually blocked so easily? Moreover, the holy light made him feel extremely uncomfortable, as if he had encountered his nemesis!

"Is that all you've got?" Le Zhengyu's voice was laced with sarcasm, his eyes narrowing. "Holy Light, Purify."

boom!
The shield forged from light suddenly changed shape, bursting forth with intense light. Like a miniature sun exploding, pure, divine purifying power spread out like a shockwave!
"what--!"

Hu Jie let out a shrill scream! The poisonous mist on his body melted away like ice and snow, and he was violently thrown away by the powerful shockwave of holy light. He crashed into the bulkhead in the distance and slid down, his body charred and emitting blue smoke. He had obviously suffered serious burns and lost his fighting ability for a short time.

The whole process was as fast as lightning. From Hu Jie's sudden attack to being blasted away by Le Zhengyu's Holy Light Purification, it only took two or three seconds.

There was dead silence in the cabin.

The students of Xingluo Royal Academy all changed their expressions, their eyes filled with shock and fear as they looked at Le Zhengyu.

Dai Qingsu and the others' expressions also turned serious. After a brief probe, who would have thought this seemingly glib-tongued fellow would possess such formidable strength? That sacred light attribute possessed considerable suppressive power against any soul power other than light!
Pan Wen's smile remained bright, though he harbored deep contempt for the outdated aristocratic system. He didn't show it on his face and quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Oh dear, young people should stop when they've sparred. Hu Jie was too impulsive, and Le Zhengyu is exceptionally strong, truly a Shrek elite. Everyone, calm down and let's keep the peace."

Le Zhengyu casually tossed his hair, dispelling the holy aura, and returned to his nonchalant demeanor, as if he hadn't just made the move:
"Secretary-General Pan is right, harmony brings wealth. However, if anyone says they have a foul mouth again, I'll have to have a good talk with them."

He smiled and looked at the group from Xingluo Academy, his gaze lingering especially on Dai Qingsu and the others.

The students of Xingluo Academy were ashen-faced, but none dared to utter another word of provocation. Le Zhengyu had used his strength and sharp tongue to give them a taste of his power.

Gula watched all of this calmly, his eyes deep.

He doesn't understand.

The fact that Star Luo Continent was not invaded was entirely due to the secret intervention of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect. How did they have the courage to challenge Shrek Academy?
After thinking for a while, Gula came to the conclusion that the higher-ups of Star Luo would definitely not publicize such a disgraceful act of relying on others to protect oneself, and it was normal for some students not to know about it.

"That's not surprising."

"What's not strange anymore?"

Tang Wulin cast a curious glance at him.

Gula shrugged: "I'm telling you, it's not surprising that ugly people often cause trouble."

Everyone chuckled in agreement, the laughter carrying far and wide. The Star Luo Royal Team pretended not to hear it and quickened their pace to leave.

While chatting, the Shrek members went back to their rooms to change into their formal attire.

Tang Wulin opened his suitcase and looked at the uniform dark green school uniforms and a few casual clothes inside. Only then did he belatedly realize that no one seemed to have reminded him that he needed to prepare a formal banquet dress before he left!

He scratched his head in annoyance. Gu Yue? He subconsciously thought of her, but then shook his head with a wry smile. Their relationship was lukewarm; how could she possibly prepare something for him?

Left with no other choice, he could only turn to Xu Lizhi, who was equally bewildered.

"Ryuji, do you have a formal suit?"

Xu Lizhi shook his head blankly and patted his round belly: "I only brought a few clothes that I usually wear and... well, a few loose-fitting ones."

With his physique, he would need a custom-made suit to buy a dress, which would be a waste of money. He would rather buy more delicious food to satisfy his appetite.

So, when the banquet hall doors opened again, among the group of people in suits and flowing skirts, two extremely "eye-catching" dark green figures appeared—Tang Wulin and Xu Lizhi, wearing Shrek Academy uniforms, awkwardly walked in.

The banquet hall of the Starship was brightly lit, with crystal chandeliers reflecting dazzling light, illuminating the velvet carpeted hall as if it were daytime.

The melodious orchestral music flowed, and the air was filled with the aroma of delicious food and the scent of expensive perfumes.

The upper-class people and elite soul masters from the Douluo and Xingluo continents, dressed in fine clothes, raised their glasses and exchanged pleasantries. The atmosphere was harmonious, full of the competitive spirit of high society. The two people's outfits were extremely bright. No one came out to mock them, but few people also approached them.

However, unexpectedly, Tang Wulin's predicament did not last long.

His physique, tempered by the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, endowed him with a tall and upright figure, a resolute and handsome face, and a youthful spirit that shines through his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.

Even though he was wearing a school uniform that didn't fit in with his surroundings, his unique temperament and handsome appearance still attracted the attention of many socialites and aristocratic girls present like a magnet.

Soon, several young women dressed in gorgeous evening gowns surrounded her with curious and shy smiles.

"Young master of Shrek, may I have this dance?"

"Your school uniform... is very distinctive, and it further accentuates your extraordinary and heroic spirit!"

"Is this your first time visiting Star Luo, young master? Could you tell us some interesting stories about Douluo Continent?"

Tang Wulin was caught off guard by the sudden enthusiasm, his face flushed slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Xu Lizhi beside him. However, the moment Tang Wulin was surrounded, Xu Lizhi, with a "wise" and somewhat "tragic" expression, quietly slipped away towards the fragrant buffet area.

"Sigh, Wu Lin is indeed popular... Only good food will never abandon me..."

Xu Lizhi channeled his grief and anger into his appetite, picked up a huge plate, and began to devour the exquisite pastries, roasted meats, and seafood.

He tried to mask his loneliness with a hearty meal, his chubby figure appearing particularly focused and... desolate in the food court.

the other side.

Gula also didn't bring a formal suit. But with a thought, his consciousness sank into the system space.

"A black suit has been custom-made."

Points-20
In an instant, a perfectly tailored, exquisitely made, and understatedly luxurious pure black suit appeared in his hands.

After changing, the sharp suit perfectly outlined his tall and slender figure, and his deep black eyes appeared even more mysterious and unpredictable under the light. He exuded a calm and noble air of being in control of everything.

Bai Yuan changed into a dark brown, fitted hunting suit, which perfectly complemented his calm and composed demeanor.

Ye Xinglan, on the other hand, wore a simple and neat silver-gray women's suit. Paired with her sharp eyes, she looked heroic and had a peculiar coldness.

Xu Xiaoyan wore a light blue knee-length dress, which made her look fresh and cute.

When Gula entered the banquet hall, he immediately attracted many eyes. His aura was so unique that he blended in with the surrounding environment yet also carried a sense of detachment.

Just then, a cool, white figure walked towards him. It was Gu Yue.

She changed out of her usual Shrek dress and wore a simple yet elegant pure white off-the-shoulder evening gown.

Her skirt flowed like moonlight, outlining her slender waist and beautiful collarbones. Her long silver hair was pulled back, revealing her swan-like neck. She was already stunningly beautiful, but now she possessed an even more breathtaking and aloof beauty.

She walked up to Gula, extended her hand covered by a thin glove, and said in a clear, melodious voice, "Gula, would you like to dance?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Gula's eyes. He didn't refuse, naturally taking her slightly cool hand in his, and with his other hand around her slender yet supple waist, he stepped onto the dance floor. Both of them were exceptionally beautiful and had outstanding presence, instantly becoming the focus of attention on the dance floor.

However, despite their seemingly intimate dance, there was not a trace of ambiguity between them. The melodious music masked the silent exchange between their lips.

Gu Yue: "Your purpose in coming to Xingluo is far from simple. Is it for Dragon Valley? Or has the Xingluo royal family promised you something?"

Gula chuckled, his hand gently kneading the supple curve of her waist. "Likewise. His Highness the Silver Dragon King's incursion into enemy territory was surely not for sightseeing. Was it to search for the lost remains of the dragon race? Or... to see if Star Luo has any forces worth utilizing?"

Gu Yue's body stiffened almost imperceptibly. The sensation on her waist made her uncomfortable. She glared coldly at Gula, earning an even more audacious eyebrow raise in return. She resisted the urge to slap away the mischievous hand.

Her voice grew even colder: "Enough nonsense. Na'er...when are you finally going to set her free?"

Gula's hands didn't stop moving, as if admiring a work of art, but his eyes held a sharp, all-knowing gaze: "Set her free? And then what? Let you devour her again, completely erasing her consciousness?"

Gu Yue fell silent, her purple eyes churning with complex emotions—struggle, pain, and an unwavering obsession. She simply stared intently at Gula, as if trying to find the answer in his eyes.

Gula looked into her eyes, softened his movements slightly, and gently massaged her slender waist with a strange sense of comfort.

He leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe, his voice deep and carrying an undeniable air:

“I told you, give me some time. I will find a way so that you can be two truly independent individuals without merging.”

Gu Yue's body trembled slightly. She had heard these words before, but had never truly believed them. No need for fusion? Was that even possible? The Silver Dragon King's splitting of its essence was already a huge hidden danger and source of suffering.

She looked into Gula's deep eyes, where there seemed to be no deception, only an unfathomable certainty. For the first time, a faint glimmer of hope rose within her, a hope she herself dared not admit…?
"You better not be lying to me." Gu Yue finally replied coldly, her eyes still wary.

"Time will tell." Gula smiled slightly and took her in his arms as they completed an elegant spin.

When the song ended, the two parted ways.

Gu Yue gave Gula a deep look, said nothing more, turned and left, her white skirt drawing a cool arc as she walked straight to her room.

Her mind was disturbed by Gula's words, and she needed to calm down on her own.

Gula watched her retreating figure with a deep, unfathomable gaze.

One of his purposes in going to the Star Luo Continent was indeed Dragon Valley. Countless dragon remains and dragon soul crystals were buried there, containing the purest dragon-attribute energy.

He needs to find special materials that can stabilize the soul's origin and strengthen the life imprint, in preparation for the future complete separation of Gu Yue and Na'er, and for them to evolve to a higher level. However, he cannot tell her this purpose yet.

Ultimately, the goal is to use her deceased clansmen to exchange for resources beneficial to their evolution from the system. Even if those remains are eventually used by someone else, Gu Yue may not accept it.

He had just put down his wine glass and was about to go to the dining area to check on Xu Lizhi's achievements and try some exotic flavors when a curious figure with pure eyes blocked his way.

Ye Xinglan.

She was dressed in a gray women's suit, her posture straight as a sword, her clear eyes looking directly at Gula without the slightest hesitation: "Gula, may I ask you to dance? And... I'd like to ask you a few questions about kendo and getting stronger."

(End of this chapter)