Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 353 Two-Word Battle Armor, Forever Solid.

Time flies, and half a year has passed in focused forging.

In Shrek City, within the secluded mansion purchased by Gula, flames and fluctuations of soul power blaze day and night.

Gura thoroughly sorted and purified all the rare metals in his inventory, and at the same time recalled all the avatars scattered in Shrek City and the surrounding area.

The main body and its five avatars work together like the most sophisticated instruments, surrounding the core forging platform.

Design, manufacturing, shaping, engraving the core magic array, assembly, debugging... every step reflects Gula's understanding of the essence of forging and his plan for the future.

His "Eternal" battle armor is made primarily of meteorite mithril, which combines toughness and energy conductivity, while rare void gold is incorporated into the core joints, giving it a sense of spatial stability.

The core magic circle is even more complex and ingenious, not only enhancing Groudon's ultimate fire and earth attributes, but also reserving an interface for future integration with the power of spacetime. The surface of the dark gray armor is covered with restrained dark gold patterns, which are calm and profound.

The battle armors of the other incarnations also have their own focuses: Bai Yuan's battle armor "Devouring" pursues the ultimate in offense and defense as well as the attribute of devouring. Mu Yi's "Nature" focuses on life restoration and affinity with nature, while Qing Liuli's "Mind" enhances spiritual perception and spiritual communication...

Each set of battle armor is considered the pinnacle of two-word battle armor, a culmination of Groudon's combination of Pokémon world technology and the world's top forging techniques.

As the last armor plate underwent its final quenching, the humming sound in the forging chamber slowly subsided. Six sets of two-word battle armor, shimmering with different lusters and exuding powerful auras, floated in the air, like sleeping behemoths.

Gula exhaled a breath of stale air, carrying a metallic scent, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. With this, the basic combat framework of the core team was finally largely complete.

Almost at the same time that Gula finished forging all the battle armor, the Shrek Academy team that went to the Star Luo Continent for exchange and study, after a year of training and growth, finally returned to the academy in a grand procession.

Gula took some time to meet with them.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, Yuanen Yehui... everyone's aura became much more composed, and their eyes became sharper. Clearly, their year of training abroad had brought them great gains, and their soul power cultivation and combat experience had made significant progress.

When friends reunite, there's always reminiscing and sharing stories. Gula simply listened quietly, nodding occasionally, playing the role of a listener.

After catching up, Gula formally submitted her application to Cai Yue'er, the dean of the School of Foreign Languages, to graduate early.

When Cai Yue'er learned that Gula was not only a six-ring Soul Emperor, but also possessed a complete set of two-word battle armor, she felt a great deal of reluctance and regret in her heart—such a talented student should have been a treasure of Shrek Inner Academy, but she also understood that Shrek Outer Academy could no longer provide him with greater room for growth.

With mixed emotions, she could only sign her name on the graduation documents.

What surprised Cai Yue'er even more was that almost at the same time as Gula proposed graduating, Gu Yue also calmly submitted her application to graduate early.

Her soul power had already broken through to the fifth ring, and her battle armor was ready. Cai Yue'er's first reaction was to refuse; she couldn't understand why Gu Yue was also in such a hurry to leave.

But under Gu Yue's calm yet unusually firm gaze, and considering the fact that Gula had graduated, Cai Yue'er finally sighed helplessly and approved Gu Yue's application as well.

"Let's go. I just find the people from the Spirit Pagoda annoying anyway," she consoled herself.

On the shores of Poseidon Lake, Gula bids a brief farewell to Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan.

"Brother Gu, are you leaving already?" Xu Xiaoyan asked, somewhat reluctant to see him go.

"Well, I've learned almost everything I need to learn. It's time to go out and see the bigger world."

Gula patted Tang Wulin on the shoulder, "Wulin, train hard. Shrek Academy's foundation is far deeper than you see. And you two, don't slack off."

"Don't worry, we will work hard!" Xie Xie nodded vigorously. Having seen a wider world, he finally understood why Gula and Tang Wulin had been working so hard to cultivate. Under Wu Changkong's guidance, they became much more serious along the way and made remarkable progress.

Tang Wulin's eyes held a complex mix of emotions, a mixture of sadness at parting with sadness and determination for the future: "Take care, I look forward to the day you become famous throughout the continent!"

Gula smiled, said nothing more, and turned around with Gu Yue, their figures disappearing outside the magnificent gates of Shrek Academy.

Tang Wulin and the other two were left watching the direction they had left in, their hearts filled with sorrow at parting and anticipation for the future.

However, this faint sadness was quickly dispelled by a familiar, slightly languid mental fluctuation.

The three of them subconsciously turned their heads and saw "Bai Yuan" leaning against a tree trunk not far away, tossing a silver coin in his hand, a familiar, slightly mocking smile on his lips, and winking at them.

Three people: "..."

Xie Xie couldn't help but roll his eyes: "This guy... he's still haunting us even after graduation, just messing with us!"

Tang Wulin and Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but laugh, and the heaviness of parting instantly dissipated.

Yes, even though Gura has left the academy, his "presence" won't disappear so easily.

Back at the mansion he purchased in Shrek City, Cooler dispersed his avatars once again to carry out their respective missions.

He sat on the comfortable sofa, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the armrest, and began to seriously consider his next move.

In the timeline of the Legend of the Dragon King, things were indeed calm for a short period of time.

The large-scale invasion from the Abyss Plane will take time, and Tang Wulin's growth will also take time. Although there are undercurrents in the power struggle within the Spirit Pagoda, his transformation into Qing Liuli is enough to cope with and steadily advance the plan.

Staying any longer would offer very little marginal benefit to his ability to improve and acquire knowledge.

"The eternal east wind?" A cold killing intent flashed in Gula's eyes. That old man's desire to kill him had never ceased.

If it weren't for the fact that his death would inevitably lead to the Federation's deep infiltration or even takeover of the Spirit Pagoda, disrupting his plan to use the Spirit Pagoda to collect faith and resources, Gula would have sent him to see Zhang Geyang long ago.

Now is not the best time to take action against him.

"How about... we try exploring a new time and space?"

Once the thought took hold, it could no longer be suppressed. Traveling through parallel universes and experiencing unknown lives, Cooler finally understood Celebi's true nature as a street hustler. With such a convenient ability to travel through time, no wonder Celebi loved to play so much.

As for returning to a point in the past in the current universe? It's not impossible, but he doesn't want to take on the unpredictable risks of disrupting the known timeline. Parallel universes are much safer.

His consciousness sank into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, communicating with the power of time and space. A vast and boundless river of time and space unfolded before his "eyes," with countless world bubbles shimmering with different halos floating within it.

His "gaze" is like the most precise probe, quickly filtering out targets.

“Luck…the power of destiny…the auspicious beast of emperors…” Gula’s core desires were clear and unambiguous. Soon, a world bubble radiating a rich life force and strange fluctuations of destiny, with its time anchored in the era of “Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect,” attracted all his attention.

"That's it." The thought locked on.

Time travel activated!

The bizarre and fantastical scenes of the time tunnel enveloped him once again. This time, he was well-prepared and would not be drawn into unknown dimensions.

Moreover, in order to avoid being discovered by Tang San, who was monitoring the chosen one of destiny, he meticulously fabricated a complete growth trajectory of "young Gula".

Born in a remote village, his parents were ordinary low-level Soul Masters. When his Martial Soul awakened, he accidentally activated his hidden bloodline and awakened the powerful "Sun Angel" Martial Soul. This unexpectedly attracted evil Soul Masters to destroy the village, and he escaped with the sacrifice of his parents.

Gula watched his own phantom converse with others on the river of time. All his memory fragments, emotional traces, and soul fluctuations were perfectly faked, as if he had truly existed in the Douluo Continent for twelve years.

At the same time, his body was temporarily adjusted to present the immature appearance of a twelve-year-old boy.

Martial Soul? I'll use the Sun Angel Soul as a disguise.

In an era where soul tools have not yet fully emerged and ultimate attributes are still considered top-tier, the "Ultimate Fire" Sun Angel Martial Soul is enough to garner him sufficient attention and resources without being too sensational or attracting excessive attention.

This identity was the best cover for him to access the core secrets of this era.

When Gula finally set foot on solid ground again, he was standing on a bustling street in Shrek City, holding a letter of recommendation stamped with the seal of a major city in the Star Luo Empire.

A twelve-year-old with a delicate face, faded white clothes, clear and innocent eyes, and a soul power fluctuation within his body that is perfectly sealed and disguised, stable at level thirty-one—a "genius boy" who comes to knock on the door of the continent's number one academy with dreams and trepidation is ready.

The morning light in Shrek City, with its unique crispness and vitality, pierced through the thin mist and gilded the magnificent academy gates with a pale gold.

Above the massive lintel, the five ancient and powerful characters "Shrek Academy" bear witness to millennia of glory and history.

At this moment, the area in front of the gate was bustling with activity. Young men and women from all over the mainland gathered here, filled with excitement and trepidation, waiting for the test that would change their destiny.

Gura took a deep breath, and the perfect tension and anticipation of "young Gura" naturally flowed through his body.

He stepped forward and quietly joined the end of the line, waiting for his "new student assessment".

The trainee in charge of testing called out in a loud voice: "Next!"

Gula stepped forward, handed over the letter of recommendation, and extended his right hand. The testing teacher took the letter, glanced at it, confirmed it was correct, and then took out a transparent testing crystal ball.

"Infuse with soul power."

As instructed, Gula lightly touched the crystal ball with her fingertips. In an instant, light flowed within the crystal ball, steadily illuminating three distinct halos.

"Thirty-one level Soul Master, hmm, not bad." A hint of approval flashed in the eyes of the supervising teacher.

Reaching the third ring road at this age is definitely an achievement, and one of the best candidates in terms of recommendation letters from top-tier universities in the main city.

He glanced at Gula's youthful and calm face, nodded, and registered him on the roster: "Gula, twelve years old, level thirty-one, powerful attack-type Battle Soul Master. Go in and find the Dean of Academic Affairs at the freshman registration desk."

"Thank you, teacher." Gula's voice was clear and crisp, with just the right amount of youthful energy. He bowed slightly and then followed the crowd into this sacred land of soul masters that was famous throughout the continent.

Passing through the gate, the hustle and bustle seemed to be shut out by some invisible force. The ancient stone path stretched into the distance, flanked by towering ancient trees with gnarled branches and lush foliage, casting large, cool shadows.

The air was filled with the rich fragrance of grass and trees and the mellow aura of soul power. Compared to the outside world, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth here was significantly more active.

In the distance, the outline of a huge simulated cultivation area can be vaguely seen, and further in, the direction of the Sea God Lake, symbolizing the majesty of the inner courtyard, can be seen.

Gula's gaze swept calmly over everything. In his true perception, beneath the halo of this ancient academy lay countless subtle "loopholes" that ordinary people could not detect.

Soul tool technology… Gula shook his head slightly in his heart. In his eyes, the soul tools of this era were as rudimentary as tools from the Stone Age.

The soul-guiding arrays used by the Sun Moon Empire to assist in cultivation, maintain the environment, and even serve as a warning system have crude energy circuits, bloated and inefficient core array structures, and serious energy dissipation.

If this were the era of the Legend of the Dragon King, this level of application of soul tools wouldn't even qualify a third-rate academy.

But at Shrek Academy, even those rudimentary facilities are lacking. Shrek Academy has fallen far behind, relying solely on the Golden Ancient Tree to maintain its high concentration of vital energy.

"Oh right, the Golden Tree!"

Gula's eyes flickered. Should he take the Golden Tree with him and integrate it into his soul?
After considering it for a while, Gula gave up, realizing it wouldn't be worth the loss and wouldn't be of much help to the soul.

He looked around the academy.

"Is this... Shrek Academy from ten thousand years ago?" Gula murmured to himself, with a researcher's scrutiny in his eyes. "The Soul Master system has not yet been greatly impacted by Soul Guidance Technology and is still following a relatively 'classical' development path. Martial Soul research, combat skill development, Soul Beast knowledge... these core things might be able to unearth some shining points forgotten by later generations?"

His mind habitually began to analyze and deconstruct the environment before him, searching for valuable "samples" and "data".

Just then, an extremely subtle yet vast and profound fluctuation of spiritual power, like an invisible net, gently yet irresistibly swept across the entire outer area of ​​Shrek Academy.

This spiritual force carries a superior, scrutinizing quality; it is cold and indifferent, as if a god were looking down upon the human world.

Tang San's divine sense!
Gula's inner alarm bells were ringing, but on the surface he still maintained the curiosity and slight tension of a young man, his eyes looking around "unconsciously" as if marveling at the grandeur of the academy.

Deep within his soul power core, the "space-time disguise core" constructed from the essence of the Celebi martial soul was instantly activated to its maximum!

hum!
A pure, blazing, and angelically purifying wave of ultimate fire soul power emanated naturally and flawlessly from Gula's body.

This fluctuation perfectly matched the strength of his level 31 Soul Master, like the rising sun, warm and full of potential, which was the most standard and "normal" performance of the "Sun Angel" Martial Soul.

This fluctuation was cleverly integrated into the various soul power fluctuations of varying strengths emanating from the countless newborns around it, making it completely inconspicuous.

That vast divine thought lingered on Gula for less than a fraction of a second, like a gentle breeze skimming across the water, without causing any ripples, before continuing to sweep away to other places.

What it captured was just an ordinary freshman with a top-tier fire-attribute martial soul and decent talent; his soul fluctuations were pure and flawless, without any abnormalities.

Alert lifted.

Gula secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The soul imprint of this "boy's body" was meticulously forged by him; all the memories and emotional traces from birth to age twelve were flawless.

Combined with the impeccable "identity card" of the Sun Angel Martial Soul, it finally fooled the God King's initial scan.

But he knew this was just the beginning. Before he could truly access Tang San's core interests, such as the power of destiny within the Emperor Beast, he had to maintain this perfect facade at all times, without the slightest lapse in vigilance.

“It’s interesting, isn’t it?”

He continued walking towards the freshman registration area, passing a huge square along the way. At the edge of the square, an inconspicuous corner caught Gula's attention.

(End of this chapter)