Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 407 The exchange ends, Long Xiaoyao
After returning to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Gula first went to the Starry Sky Hotel to see Ye Guyi.

Over the past year, the two have frequently met because of the Angelic Martial Soul, but Ye Guyi's strength is far inferior to Gula's, and the Angelic Martial Soul needs to be hidden. Most of the time, they just chat and communicate, and there has been no deeper development.

In the hotel room, Gula said frankly, "There are still two months left before the exchange program ends, and we will return to Shrek."

Upon hearing this, Ye Guyi's lips twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. Over the past two years, she had developed a trust and dependence on Gula that went beyond that of a mere companion.

Gula noticed her hesitation and offered, "However, we will be back to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament in a while. If you are willing, you can leave with me then and go to Shrek Academy, or... I have another way to take you away quietly."

Ye Guyi shook her head, her eyes resolute: "If I'm discovered smuggling myself in, it will implicate the Ordinary Alliance. I... I'll wait for you to come pick me up during the competition." She chose to stay, waiting for a more secure opportunity.

Gula nodded. He could sense the quietly growing feelings in Ye Guyi's heart. This was the attraction that a lonely soul would inevitably develop from spending a long time with a companion.

But he already had quite a few romantic entanglements, so he decided to let things take their course. The two chatted for a while longer before Gula got up to take his leave.

Back at the academy, Gula spent the last two uneventful months.

In the past two years, he has always been just one step away from the "Sword God" realm and has failed to break through completely.

But he didn't sit idle. Instead, he kept trying to understand and analyze the spear intent and spirit contained in Yun Ming's all-out attack, and attempted to record and replicate it using the scientific principles of the soul guidance array.

In the end, he successfully created a unique level eight soul-guided spear.

This spear has no fancy attribute bonuses; its only characteristic is that it contains three parts of the domineering spear intent that imitates Yun Ming's "Sky-Supporting Divine Spear".

For a Contra player skilled in marksmanship, the power of this gun is by no means inferior to any level nine melee soul tool.

Because the essence of spear intent is an attack that uses spiritual will to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, it ignores physical defense and must be withstood by spiritual will of equal level.

As for the more core knowledge of level nine soul tools, Mingde Hall is heavily guarded, as it is the foundation of their existence. Even if Gula threatens them again, Jing Hongchen will never hand it over.

Gula could only suppress his thoughts for the time being, muttering to himself, "I can only wait until the competition to see what happens."

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Gula and Huo Yuhao went together to say goodbye to Xuan Ziwen.

Xuan Ziwen looked at the two incredibly talented students with regret: "It's a pity. The exchange is over, and you will eventually have to go back. Promise me you won't give up on the soul tool; it's worth your hard work."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Huo Yuhao took out an exquisite level-eight soul tool shell made by the Tang Sect and once again tried to recruit Xuan Ziwen to join the Tang Sect.

Gula didn't interfere. He was actually a little envious of Huo Yuhao's "Mental Detection" soul skill. If he had that ability, he would have emptied the core warehouse of Mingde Hall long ago.

Although Xuan Ziwen did not agree immediately, his attitude had softened considerably.

The following day, the exchange student group followed Jing Hongchen to the border with the Heavenly Soul Empire to exchange students.

Shrek Academy sent a delegation led by Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department, and Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department.

Yan Shaozhe stepped forward, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of sarcasm: "Master Hongchen, your students are all very hardworking, especially your grandson and granddaughter, who have now been returned intact."

At this moment, Jing Hongchen only wanted to get rid of Gula, this plague god, and didn't bother to care about Yan Shaozhe's tone, so he said with a forced smile:
"Your students are also exceptionally talented. However, you should pay more attention to their mental health to prevent anyone from going astray."

He couldn't help but mutter a sarcastic remark about Gula's previous "feat".

Yan Shaozhe was completely baffled, while Huo Yuhao and the other exchange students exchanged bewildered glances, knowing full well what was going on.

As they were about to part, Jing Hongchen suddenly called out to Huo Yuhao, took out a shimmering silver dragon scale and handed it to him, praising and encouraging him. However, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power keenly sensed the deep malice in the other party's heart.

Then, Jing Hongchen took out another identical silver dragon scale and handed it to Gula. He gave him a deep look before turning and leaving with the students of Sun and Moon Academy.

Gula took the scale and instantly scanned his entire body with his mental energy, immediately discovering the problem—the scale was covered with a special substance that was non-toxic and harmless, but extremely easy for dragon-type soul masters to sense and track.

Although Huo Yuhao hadn't fully figured it out, he sensed something was wrong and immediately suggested that Teacher Fanyu take the other students away first.

After Yan Shaozhe agreed, Huo Yuhao insisted that he and Gula stay behind, pointing out that since they were already being watched, there was no point in separating. Gula readily agreed.

In the end, Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er, Huo Yuhao, and Gula set off together.

As the flight passed over a dense forest, a cold, sinister figure suddenly blocked the way.

The newcomer was dressed in black robes, exuding a sinister aura. He was none other than Zhang Peng, the Scorpion Tiger Douluo, a level 96 Super Douluo, and an evil soul master.

"Gentlemen, this road is blocked." Zhang Peng's voice was hoarse.

Yan Shaozhe's face darkened: "Zhang Peng, you've finally fallen into the trap of becoming an evil soul master! Your teacher shouldn't have been so soft-hearted and let you go back then!"

Zhang Peng snorted coldly: "I am grateful to Senior Mu En for sparing my life. Before his passing, I never indiscriminately killed innocent people. But you Shrek Academy regard all cultivation methods involving devouring soul beasts as heretical, leaving me with no other choice!"

Xian Lin'er angrily rebuked: "Hypocrite! The path of arduous cultivation has never ceased; it's just that you've been greedy for shortcuts. Take this!"

Without further ado, she summoned her martial soul, the Azure Flame Dragon.

Although named "Flame," it is actually a mutated wind attribute, manifesting as an explosive flame that greatly enhances melee power.

At the same time, an eighth-level soul tool that perfectly matched his martial soul appeared in his hand—the Azure Flame Spear!

The combination of her martial soul and soul tool allowed Xian Lin'er, at level 94, to unleash combat power comparable to a Super Douluo, and she fought Zhang Peng to a standstill for a time.

Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe shouted, "One Super Douluo can't stop us! Who else is there? Come out now!"

Before he finished speaking, the sky suddenly darkened.

A terrifying, suffocating pressure descended, and a figure in black appeared silently in the sky, his face resolute and his eyes as deep as an abyss.

Yan Shaozhe's pupils constricted sharply, and he exclaimed, "Super Douluo? No... Limit Douluo! Who are you, senior? Why would a Limit Douluo associate with an evil soul master?!"

The man in black spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying supreme authority: "Xiaoyao Mu Qingfeng, the Black and White Twin Saint Dragons. I'm just doing this on someone's behalf."

"The Dark Holy Dragon?" Yan Shaozhe was shocked. "You are... Senior Long Xiaoyao, who is on par with my teacher?!"

Long Xiaoyao nodded slightly, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes: "I never expected that after so many years, Mu En would have already passed away."

Yan Shaozhe tried to establish a connection: "Since you and my teacher are old acquaintances, could you do us a favor and let us leave?"

Long Xiaoyao slowly shook his head: "I have been entrusted with this task, and I must be loyal to it. I cannot grant this request."

Just then, Gula muttered under his breath, "Dead simp."

Although the voice was soft, who among those present wasn't a powerful figure? Long Xiaoyao's gaze instantly sharpened like a knife, shooting towards Gula.

He understood the meaning of "simp" after a moment's thought. He was initially furious, but then he thought of his own obsession with Ye Xishui. Wasn't he the same? It's just that he was doing it willingly.

He said coldly, "Kid, no wonder someone specifically asked for your life. With that mouth of yours, you won't live long without anyone protecting you!"

Gula showed no fear and stepped forward.

With each step he took, a dozen dark red, intricately structured metal spheres emanating chilling energy waves appeared out of thin air around him—Evil Buster No. 8!
Hundreds of them floated up in the blink of an eye, densely packed together.

“Dark Holy Dragon…that sounds like it’s dark-attribute.” Gura tilted his head, a provocative smile on his face.

"I wonder if these 'little gadgets' of mine, specially prepared for evil soul masters and with the power equivalent to an eighth-level fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell, can... restrain the darkness of your Limit Douluo?"

Yan Shaozhe felt the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from the hundreds of "Evil Buster No. 8" around Gula, enough to plow the surrounding area a hundred times over, and his mentality completely shattered!
He roared furiously in his heart: "Jing Hongchen! What exactly did your Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy teach him?! Give me back my obedient Shrek student!"

Despite facing a formidable array that would make any Title Douluo shudder, Long Xiaoyao remained calm and composed. He spoke indifferently, "Light and darkness have always been mutually restraining. Your ultimate light does indeed suppress my dark attribute."

"But if I want to leave, these things can't stop me. However... your teachers and classmates will probably have to turn to ashes with you."

He watched Gula with great interest, seemingly enjoying this moment of testing humanity, wanting to see how this sharp-tongued young man would choose.

To everyone's surprise, Gula didn't play by the rules at all. He sneered and called him by his name: "Long Xiaoyao, you've lived for over two hundred years, have you never doubted that Ye Xishui has twin martial souls?"

Long Xiaoyao's previously indifferent expression instantly froze. He didn't even care about Gula's disrespect and subconsciously asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?! I have known Xishui for a hundred years and I am absolutely certain that she only has one Death God Demon Puppet Martial Soul!"

Gula scoffed: "So, you're just a pathetic, clueless simp."

Yan Shaozhe and Huo Yuhao listened with cold sweat pouring down their faces. They wished they could go up and cover Gula's mouth, but they couldn't help wanting to continue listening to this shocking secret.

Long Xiaoyao's eyes flashed with killing intent, but it was suppressed by a sliver of remaining rationality. His voice was icy: "You seem certain that I can't kill you?"

“Of course.” Gula shrugged. “Don’t you find it strange? Why did the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult go through with you without any resistance?”

Long Xiaoyao's face showed pain. He didn't want to mention it, but Gula seemed to know too much. After hesitating for a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Yes... it was because I was drunk back then..."

"Heh," Gula's laughter grew even colder, "Why didn't she fight back? Don't tell me she couldn't beat you back then. Did you think a naturally vicious woman like her, who smokes prostitutes, would submit to you?!"

As she spoke, Gula even took the time to give Yan Shaozhe a look that said, "Sorry, my words were too vulgar," leaving Yan Shaozhe completely bewildered.

When Gula thought of Ye Xishui's level 10 soul tool, the Death God Tower, which required 20,000 souls to unleash a single attack, he realized that his criticism was absolutely correct.

This woman manipulates people's hearts, treating those who love her and those she loves like dogs to be trained. Even without the guidance of the former leader, Old Ghost Zhongli, she was destined to become the most wicked woman in the world.

"You're courting death!" Long Xiaoyao was finally enraged and threw a punch. The force of his punch transformed into a ferocious black dragon, carrying the terrifying pressure of a Limit Douluo as it hurtled straight towards Gula.

Gula was prepared and instantly activated three superimposed invincible shields, while simultaneously detonating the nearest "Evil Buster No. 8" without hesitation.

boom--! ! !
A burst of light and flame suddenly erupted, and the extreme light and destructive energy spread wildly, the terrifying shockwave directly blowing Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er and Huo Yuhao away.

Fortunately, the invincible shield's protective effect was practically bug-like; although the three were in a sorry state, they were unharmed.

Gula glanced at Yan Shaozhe, but ultimately suppressed the urge to immediately use his Martial Soul True Body to beat up Long Xiaoyao.

Ye Xishui likes to manipulate people's hearts? Gula prefers to destroy their hearts!

"Long Xiaoyao, are you angry?"

Gula's voice came through the explosion clearly, "You're not angry that I cursed you, you're angry that you know deep down that Ye Xishui is this kind of person!"

"You aid and abet evil, claiming you've never personally killed an innocent person, yet how many innocent people have died because of your indulgence! You are already the Holy Spirit Cult's biggest accomplice, a so-called evil spirit master!"

"Zhang Peng slaughtered soul beasts for his own selfish desires to improve his cultivation. But you are indecisive and indulging in self-pity and personal feelings; you are nothing but a complete fool!"

"Ye Xishui will always only love herself. You are nothing more than the most useful knife in her hand, a dog she can summon and dismiss at will..."

"You deserve to die!"

Enraged by the insults, Long Xiaoyao intensified his attack.

Despite the heartache, Gula threw out the Invincible Shield as if it were free in order to vent his anger, consuming a life-saving item worth millions of gold soul coins in the blink of an eye.

Huo Yuhao watched from the sidelines, his heart aching for Gula.

"There has never been a 'Black and White Twin Holy Dragons' where light and darkness coexist!"

Gula's voice was like a sharp sword, continuing to pierce Long Xiaoyao's defenses, "All that's left is a pitiful fool who has been deceived by a woman for over two hundred years."

"Senior Mu En was young and romantic, yet he was able to extricate himself in time and see that Ye Xishui was not a good match. Only you, at over two hundred years old, are still like a naive young man experiencing first love, believing that she led the Holy Spirit Cult to slaughter countless lives for some bullshit 'Holy Spirit's Descent'!"

Seeing that Long Xiaoyao was still attacking frantically and his invincible shield was almost depleted, Gula finally dropped the bombshell: "Did you know that Ye Xishui not only gave birth to a child for Zhongli Laogui, but also left you with an heir?"

"what?!"

Long Xiaoyao's attack abruptly stopped, and he instinctively retorted, "Impossible!"

But that absurd hope in my heart rose up uncontrollably.

Gula sneered, "That's right, no doubt about it, she did give you a son. But don't think too highly of her."

"She didn't tell you for over a hundred years, so she never intended to. Perhaps... she planned to use this secret to deceive you into believing that she was a good woman and willingly commit suicide with her when she was about to die?"

Yan Shaozhe and Huo Yuhao felt a chill run down their spines. Could there really be such pure evil in the world? Just hearing it made them feel uncomfortable all over, and they wished they had never heard these words before.

Long Xiaoyao's will as a Limit Douluo was finally completely shattered.

He knew Ye Xishui too well, and subconsciously he already knew that this was something Ye Xishui was capable of doing.

But the image of Ye Xishui in her youth kept appearing in his mind. She was the white moonlight he could never let go of in his life... It was this twisted love that made him willing to help the wicked.

Long Xiaoyao's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly, and his voice was hoarse and trembling: "Tell...tell me...who is my son?!"

Gula suddenly became mysterious, rubbing his fingers together: "I just lost a soul tool worth at least 100 million gold soul coins in order to protect myself. Compensate me."

Yan Shaozhe and Huo Yuhao almost knelt down before Gula.

Not content with just venting their anger, they now demand compensation for emotional distress?! This is something they should worship, but the amount… isn't it a bit outrageous? That's a hundred times more!

Long Xiaoyao obviously knew what 100 million gold soul coins meant; it was the price to buy a 100,000-year-old embryo.

"Impossible, I don't have any money." As a Limit Douluo, he doesn't need money at all, so where would he get so many gold soul coins?

Gula seemed to have anticipated this, and changed the subject: "Alright then. It was Jing Hongchen who notified the Holy Spirit Cult to intercept us, right? Then you go to the Soul Guidance Legion's warehouse in the Sun Moon Empire for me, rob them of the rare metals they have hoarded, and make up a share worth 100 million gold soul coins, and I will tell you."

Huo Yuhao looked at Gula with eyes full of admiration, and even seemed eager to learn a few moves. He only calmed down after Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor desperately dissuaded him.

Long Xiaoyao fell silent.

He already harbored little goodwill towards the Sun Moon Empire, which had consistently sought to wage war, but the Holy Spirit Cult currently maintained a cooperative relationship with the Sun Moon Imperial Family. His actions could very well lead to the breakdown of this cooperation…

But then he thought, to hell with cooperation! What does the life or death of those evil spirit masters have to do with him!
"How can I be sure you're not lying to me? What if I go and you leave beforehand?" Long Xiaoyao said in a deep voice, already tempted.

Gula looked indifferent: "Believe it or not. If you don't want to do business, you can go ask Ye Xishui right now and see if your 'kind and pure' Xishui will tell you the truth?"

Long Xiaoyao's face stiffened, and he said in a low voice, "You are not allowed to insult Xishui."

Gula clicked his tongue, showing no mercy: "Simps never get a good death, so what if I cursed them?"

Long Xiaoyao's chest heaved violently, but he forced himself to endure it and gave Gula a deep look, as if he wanted to etch him into his heart.

Then, he suddenly turned around, transformed into a black streak of light, and sped off towards the Sun Moon Empire, actually going to "raise money".

Seeing this, Zhang Peng dared not linger any longer and immediately fled in a disheveled state.

Only Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er, and Huo Yuhao remained dumbfounded, along with Gula, who was surrounded by nearly a hundred "evil nemesis" and looked like he had "satisfied with the cursing."

(End of this chapter)