Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 137 A Genius Shines, Pure Dragon Crystals and the Shrek Treasure Vault

After another violent collision that could easily stir up the winds and clouds, Shu Yan and Xuan Zi were sent flying backwards for hundreds of meters.

His heart was pounding. Shu Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his soul power surging and boiling within him. In this battle, he had used every trick in the book except for his trump card, but even so, defeating Xuan Zi was still a difficult task.

Ultimately, he can only be considered to be in the Soul Emperor realm at present. If he had already obtained the seventh soul ring, then I'm sorry... Xuanzi would probably lose all face today.

The Martial Soul True Body brought by the seventh spirit ring is a huge boost to a spirit master. After possessing the Martial Soul True Body, his combat power should increase by two to three times. At that time, when facing Xuanzi who used about 50% of his strength, the situation would be completely different from now.

His body, which was infused with the Gold of Life and many top-grade soul bones, was strong enough to support him in this high-intensity battle. His tangible yet intangible spiritual power also played a significant role in the battle, allowing him to quickly detect Xuanzi's movements. At the same time, his exceptionally diverse and bizarre spiritual skills almost caused Xuanzi to suffer a great loss.

But after thinking for a moment, Shu Yan took the initiative to withdraw his martial spirit.

He stood in the void, letting the fierce wind blow past, then looked towards the distant Taotie Douluo Xuanzi, and spoke:

"Elder Xuan, you've tested me thoroughly enough. Let's call it a day, shall we?"

Upon hearing Shu Yan's voice, Xuan Zi hesitated for a moment before falling into thought.

He, a ninety-eight-level Super Douluo, fought a Soul Emperor to a standstill, and even seemed to be struggling. This was quite embarrassing. He had been so focused on the battle against Shu Yan that he had completely forgotten about these things. Now, thinking back on it, he was filled with regret.

Moreover, Shu Yan possesses extraordinary stamina and recovery ability. If this continues, unless he uses even more power, he might even fall into a disadvantageous position…

Anyway, he's already lost face pretty much, but he's basically gathered all the information he wanted...

Xuanzi understood that continuing the fight would bring them no benefit, so it was better to cut their losses now and then have a proper talk with Shu Yan to see if they could find a way to save face...

Having figured all this out, Xuanzi then withdrew his martial spirit and spirit ring.

Without the suppression of soul power, the wound caused by the dimensional blade began to bleed incessantly again. Shu Yan waved his hand, and countless silver-white light spots flew out of Xuanzi's wound. After these silver-white light spots dissipated, Xuanzi's injury began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Kid, you really are a complete monster..."

Xuanzi moved his blood-stained arm, then stared intently at Shu Yan, and said somewhat absentmindedly.

Shu Yan chuckled and shook his head, then took the lead and flew towards the Sea God Pavilion below.

He and Xuanzi were not mortal enemies. Moreover, although Xuanzi's reputation was somewhat tarnished, he had still given him some guidance. Therefore, Shu Yan had no reason to embarrass the old man.

Moreover, the match has already fulfilled its intended and unintended roles, so there's no point in continuing.

Xuanzi's power is gradually increasing. If the fight continues, unless Shuyan summons Xue Di and others, it will be unlikely that they can contend with him.

Although Xuanzi is the weakest level 98 Super Douluo of this era, he is still the strongest combat force below the Limit Douluo. With Shu Yan's current level, being able to fight him to a "draw" when he uses half of his strength should be enough to shake the entire continent. He can compete again, but there is absolutely no need for that.

Watching Shu Yan's departing figure, Xuan Zi took a deep breath. He couldn't explain his feelings; the emotions were too complex, a mixture of too many different feelings.

But soon Xuanzi suddenly felt relieved. In the end, Shu Yan's background was clean and perfect, and he was definitely on the side of the original Douluo Continent. The stronger he was, the more confident the original Douluo Continent, including Shrek Academy, would be when facing the Sun Moon Empire in the future. This was a good thing, and something to be thankful for and celebrate.

If such a person were born in the Sun Moon Empire, how would the original three kingdoms of the continent and Shrek Academy possibly resist the invasion from the Sun Moon Empire?

Xuanzi dared not think about it, because no matter how he thought about it, it would be a war with no suspense, and the victor would definitely be the Sun Moon Empire.

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Looking at the group of Sea God Pavilion elders behind Mu En and the titled Douluo-level powerhouses who had never shown themselves before, Shu Yan couldn't help but sigh. Shrek Academy truly deserved its title as the number one Soul Master force on the continent. Such a foundation was indeed astonishing.

At this moment, the expressions of the many powerful figures were different, but they all shared the same emotion in their eyes.

Shock, astonishment, disbelief, and a touch of... awe.

"Everyone, disperse..."

Finally, it was Mu En who spoke up, telling the many elders and titled Douluo to leave. Only then did they come to their senses, bow to Mu En one by one, and then depart.

Xuanzi landed behind Mu En, whispered a few words to Mu En, and then went to find Elder Zhuang, who was waiting not far away.

Super Douluo's body has strong self-healing ability, but it is still incomparable to the healing speed of a healing-type Soul Master at the Super Douluo level. With Elder Zhuang around, it will only take him a few minutes to recover from these injuries.

Once the surroundings finally quieted down, a smile appeared on Moon's face. He looked at Shu Yan and said softly:

"Breaking through to Soul Saint at the age of thirteen, and with an exceptionally solid and profound foundation, what great opportunity awaits him on this journey?"

Shu Yan nodded, then smiled and said:
"I had some fortuitous encounters in the far north, and then I found a treasure land within the Heavenly Soul Empire, which is why my cultivation level increased twice in a row."

Moon nodded, only to sigh softly:

"Those who possess great fortune will never lack opportunities."

Reaching the level of Limit Douluo means that one is gradually transcending human limits and evolving towards godhood. The birth of each Limit Douluo is accompanied by destiny. Without the intervention of gods, Limit Douluos are almost invincible, and the world they see is completely different. They can observe and even foresee existences that ordinary people cannot even imagine.

Shu Yan did not refute. To some extent, geniuses are lucky ones who are favored by fortune. To judge whether an era is prosperous and special, the first thing to look at is the quantity and quality of geniuses in that era, or the main strongmen of that era.

An era flourishes because of the existence of these people; to be precise, one person can indeed change or usher in a new era.

"You've come to see me this time, presumably for that dragon crystal." Shu Yan pushed Elder Mu's wheelchair to a balcony inside the Sea God Pavilion. The two gazed at the setting sun in the distance, and then Mu En asked again.

"Yes, I wonder if Elder Mu has already refined that dragon crystal?"

Shu Yan did not deny it. The dragon crystal was one of his most prized treasures. In terms of value alone, it was definitely no less than a top-grade immortal herb. Moreover, compared to an immortal herb, the dragon crystal would be even more useful to him. After all… it was a treasure left behind by a giant dragon whose strength may have reached the level of a god in its lifetime…

Even though most of its divinity has been extinguished, its immense energy is still extremely astonishing.

The dragon core from the white dragon of the Light element in Mu En's hand was a treasure of the same level as the dragon crystal. That dragon core easily created a Limit Douluo who dominated the Douluo Continent for more than two hundred years. If it weren't for the backlash of the malevolent energy within it at the end, Mu En's lifespan would definitely not have come to an end so quickly.

With his cultivation at the Limit Douluo level, he could live for at least several more decades.

Moon may have his flaws, but compared to other Shrek elders like Xuanzi, he is undoubtedly rational, clear-headed, and farsighted. The worst thing is comparison; in the decaying atmosphere of Shrek Academy, Moon is undoubtedly an exception.

Moon pondered for a moment before speaking:

"That dragon crystal is somewhat similar to the dragon core I possess; it contains an extremely powerful malevolent energy hidden within its origin."

“But your situation is different from mine back then. Your martial spirit level is too high, so your bloodline completely suppresses the dark dragon that produced this dragon crystal. The malevolent energy itself is based on the remnants of the dragon crystal. Under the suppression of the bloodline, the malevolent energy is also greatly suppressed and will not be revealed casually.”

“These past few days, I’ve used my primordial soul power and the power of the Golden Tree to purify most of the malevolent energy. A small portion of it remains too deeply ingrained, and it will take some time to completely eradicate it. As for the seal outside the Dragon Crystal, I’ve almost finished refining it.”

As he spoke, Mu En slowly raised his old, withered hand, and a crystal, clear and transparent like a rhombus, floated up. A dragon's roar entered his ears, and the dragon crystal itself emitted a deep black light. After this light came into contact with Shu Yan, the Yazi Martial Soul in Shu Yan's body also let out a low dragon roar. The two dragon roars echoed each other, causing the light elements in the surrounding space to tremble violently for a moment.

Shu Yan took the magnificent dragon crystal from Mu En's hand. As soon as he held the dragon crystal, an unexpected warm sensation washed over him, somewhat similar to human body temperature. This dragon crystal seemed to possess a life of its own.

At the same time, a gentle energy slowly flowed into Shu Yan's body. Before long, this energy began to flow along the meridians of his entire body, and the flesh, bones, and even cells wherever it passed cheered with joy.

This feeling was even more captivating than the pleasant sensation he had experienced after merging with the Snow Empress.

Dragon pills and dragon crystals are essentially very similar. Both are special energy bodies that condense the bloodline and essence of a dragon after its death. After being nurtured by Mu En, this power is even purer. For Shu Yan, the power in this dragon pill is definitely more suitable for him than the original power of Xue Di and others.

"Thank you very much, Elder Mu. I have a way to deal with the remaining part of the malevolent energy, so I won't trouble you any further."

Shu Yan thanked him softly, and decided that he would fully integrate the Dragon Crystal into his body after returning.

Moon nodded slightly, without asking any further questions.

After a moment of silence, Moon suddenly spoke:
"Your cultivation has reached the Soul Saint realm. According to my original plan, after you break through to the Soul Saint realm, you will be able to enter the Shrek Treasure Vault located below the Sea God Pavilion and choose any treasure at will."

"I'm giving you two choices: either enter the treasure vault now and choose your treasures, or save this opportunity for later."

Shu Yan pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"Then let's do it now."

Mu En nodded, and Shu Yan pushed him toward the interior of the Sea God Pavilion. When they reached the deepest part of the Sea God Pavilion, a golden wooden wall appeared in front of them. Mu En gestured for Shu Yan to stop, and then a golden light shone in his hand. The golden light echoed the wall, and soon the golden wall mysteriously disappeared, replaced by a spiral staircase leading downwards.

The walls around the staircase were also gold, emitting a faint glow. Although there were no lights to illuminate the space, the light from the staircase itself and the surrounding walls was enough to make the space extremely bright.

With Shu Yan's help, Mu En slowly got up. His waist was bent at almost a ninety-degree angle, which looked quite astonishing. Fortunately, he had the support of his cane, which prevented him from being completely unsupported.

Shu Yan followed Mu En, walking down step by step.

The Sea God Pavilion is not just a few wooden buildings on the ground; underground, there are not only 108 cultivation rooms, but also a large number of secret treasures and precious items.

The Shrek Treasure Vault, located at the deepest part of the Sea God Pavilion, is the most heavily guarded place in the entire Sea God Pavilion. It is no exaggeration to say that even a Limit Douluo would find it extremely difficult to break into this place.

As he descended the stairs, Moon soon stopped in front of a layer of golden light membrane.

"Go, this is the Shrek Treasury, which contains all kinds of rare treasures collected by countless predecessors of Shrek Academy over the past ten thousand years. It can be said that any one of these items is enough to cause a bloodbath."

"Moun said softly."

Shu Yan nodded slightly and walked straight forward. When he came into contact with the golden light membrane, an almost irreversible force of resistance came. However, as a burst of golden light suddenly erupted from Mu En's body, the force of resistance gradually weakened. Finally, Shu Yan took a step in, and his entire body completely disappeared into the golden light membrane.

……

The first thing that catches the eye is an extremely dazzling golden light, which contains an unimaginable power. Under this power, even the Snow Emperor, who is strong, can faintly feel a sense of oppression. It is conceivable that this power must come from the Golden Tree itself.

As time passed, the golden light gradually dissipated, revealing a space enveloped in golden energy before Shu Yan. In mid-air, various rare and precious treasures floated silently, as if waiting for a destined person to collect them…

"Holy crap, Shrek Academy is really rolling in money! Ah Yan, look at the area thirty meters to your right. That's a right arm bone from the Ice Jade Phoenix. It's at least 80,000 years old."

"The Ice Jade Phoenix possesses the purest bloodline of the Ice Phoenix. It is said that if it can successfully break through 100,000 years, it can fully activate its bloodline and transform into an Ice Phoenix, truly becoming a beast king-level existence."

Within the Sea of ​​Spirit, Tianmeng stared in disbelief at everything around her, rattling off the names of one treasure after another. The Snow Empress and Ice Empress also wore expressions of astonishment, while Xie Ji's expression had inexplicably darkened since entering the treasure vault. After a moment, she suddenly spoke:

"If I'm not mistaken, that 100,000-year-old Soul-Devouring Spider King's torso bone should be something my sister left behind..."

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Shu Yan, was stunned for a moment...

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(End of this chapter)