Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 148 Ye Xinglan's Divine Assistance, the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire!
At the main gate of the Spirit Transmission Academy, students were excitedly leaving.

The ride-hailing car arrived. Wu Siduo, Yuan Enyehui, Gu Yue, and Na'er waved goodbye to Nan Liujing.

Since the locations designated for their sparring sessions were not the same, Nan Ryu-kyung could not accompany them alone.

"Have a safe journey." Nan Liujing watched them leave.

Ye Xinglan also waved her hand, her expression calm and composed.

As the ride-hailing car drove away, the girl's smile widened, and she nudged her childhood friend beside her with her elbow, "Let's go too."

"Are you happy?" Nan Liujing teased. "For the next period of time, I'm yours."

Ye Xinglan's innermost thoughts were exposed, and a blush rose on her fair face. She spat out, "Pah, pah, pah, what do you mean you're mine?"

Nan Liujing smiled and said, "Then you're mine, alright?"

With no other girls around, he could finally indulge in his philandering ways.

Ye Xinglan feigned disgust, but the smile in her eyes was impossible to hide. "Alright, time waits for no one, I have to finish my final exams too."

"Let's go then." Nan Liujing led her back to the campus, then boarded the Black Demon Soul Guidance Helicopter and headed towards Tiandou City.

The dark helicopter gradually disappeared into a tiny dot. In a corner of the Spirit Transmission Academy, a pair of eyes silently moved away.

He quickly left the academy grounds, and then secretly dialed a special number.

"Master, Nan Liujing has left."

"Where did they go!" Qian Gu Dong Feng's tone was inexplicably excited.

"Heavenly Fighting City!" the man said.

"Tian Dou City?" Qian Gu Dongfeng was somewhat surprised, but then realized, "Very good. After the matter is accomplished, I will double the reward I owe you."

"Thank you very much, Tower Master," the man said excitedly.

Communication hang up.

In his office at the Heavenly Spirit Tower, Qian Gu Dongfeng sneered and dialed another number.

After doing all this, he poured himself a glass of red wine, raised it to the window, looked towards the horizon, and a hint of expectation appeared in his eyes.

...

Nan Liujing and Ye Xinglan arrived safely in Tiandou City.

Before they could even catch their breath, Zhenhua eagerly pulled Nan Liujing to begin the Fusion Forging of Soul.

Mu Ye and Ye Xinglan watched from the sidelines, holding their breath the whole time, and then witnessed the birth of the youngest level eight Saint Craftsman in the history of Douluo Continent.

"Hahahaha!"

A hearty laugh finally escaped Zhenhua's lips.

He stared intently at the gleaming piece of fusion-grade soul-forged metal on the forging table, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.

Makino was also happy for his friend and immediately said, "I'll go arrange the food."

Ye Xinglan suddenly stepped forward, took out her own handkerchief, and wiped Nan Liujing's sweat.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with boundless tenderness.

Men can be powerful and domineering not only on the battlefield, but also on the forging platform. As the old saying goes, the most handsome men are those who are serious about their work.

As a Soul Master, Ye Xinglan knew all too well what an eighth-level Saint Craftsman meant.

Seeing this, Zhenhua smiled knowingly: "Many people spend their entire lives trying to break through to the Spirit Forging realm, and the Soul Forging realm is like an insurmountable chasm, leaving people helpless. Who would have thought that in my forging room, the youngest level eight Saint Craftsman in Douluo Continent would be born."

With a gentle smile, Nan Liujing respectfully said, "If it weren't for the insights provided by the teacher, I would have found it difficult to complete the Fusion-level Soul Forging during this year of reflection."

"No need to be overly modest," Zhenhua said, waving his hand. "But your teacher still has something to tell you."

Nan Liujing's expression turned serious.

Zhenhua said in a deep voice, "Before Heavenly Forging, one might be able to advance quickly by relying on talent, but Heavenly Forging is a completely new field. To complete Heavenly Forging, the blacksmith needs to have a certain understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. To be more specific, it means drawing on the power of heaven and earth to transform the metal itself, just like a mortal gaining a divine position and thus ascending to heaven."

"Therefore, the basic condition for completing the Heavenly Forging is that your spiritual power level must reach the Spirit Domain Realm. Only then can you fully comprehend and resonate with the laws of heaven and earth. Of course, you have an innate advantage, which is your ultimate lightning attribute. In a sense, by introducing the power of heaven and earth into the metal, the laws of heaven and earth will arrive in the form of elemental tribulation lightning. As an ultimate lightning attribute soul master, the requirements of tribulation lightning for your body will definitely be lower than those for your teacher."

"I predict that if you possess the spiritual power of the Spirit Domain Realm, you can begin the Heavenly Forging when you reach the Soul Douluo cultivation level, without needing to reach the Title Douluo level at all."

"So my current task is to improve my mental strength and cultivation level as soon as possible." Nan Liujing understood immediately.

Zhenhua chuckled and said, "Yes."

The master and apprentice continued to talk about things related to Heavenly Forging. Ye Xinglan felt like a primitive person eavesdropping next to two scientists, unable to understand anything. Out of boredom, she picked up the handkerchief she had just used to wipe Nan Liujing's sweat and sniffed it.

There was no body odor; instead, there was a familiar, light floral fragrance.

Seemingly sensing something was amiss, Ye Xinglan blushed and quickly moved away, glancing cautiously at the master and apprentice. Fortunately, they were both engrossed in their forging world and didn't notice.

The master and apprentice reluctantly stopped talking until Makino announced that it was time to eat.

At the dinner table, Zhenhua remained silent, Ye Xinglan was focused on eating, and only Mu Ye stared intently at Nan Liujing, making the latter feel uneasy.

"Senior, is there anything you want to say?" Nan Liujing could only ask.

Mu Ye coughed lightly: "Liu Jing, have you ever heard of a sect called the Body Sect?"

Ye Xinglan suddenly raised her head. She recognized the Body Martial Soul, but what was the Body Sect?
Nan Liujing's heart stirred slightly, and he said, "I've heard of it."

Mu Ye hurriedly asked, "Then what do you think of the Body Sect?"

"I don't know." Nan Liujing shook his head. "I remember that the Body Sect gradually disappeared a thousand years ago and never regained its former glory."

Makino's eyes dimmed slightly: "Yes, the glory days are over." He sighed a few times, then suddenly became serious:
"The Body Sect has indeed lost its former glory, but the Body Secret Techniques it possesses still exist. They are undoubtedly the most powerful body-refining techniques in the world today, and they urgently need a genius with strong bloodline power to inherit them."

Nan Liujing put down his chopsticks: "Senior, I will not join the Body Sect."

Mu Ye was speechless and said sullenly, "Of course I know you won't join the Body Sect, or rather, if you agree to join the Body Sect, my head will be hanging on the Heavenly Spirit Tower the next day to warn others."

What I mean is, I'm passing on this secret technique to you, hoping that as the personal disciple of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, you'll select talented Soul Masters who have awakened their true martial souls as an exchange, allowing them to join your ranks. That's not unreasonable, is it?

Nan Liujing pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, senior, I'm not qualified to make any promises to you."

Ultimately, the Body Sect's cultivation methods are too ruthless, with a high mortality rate; he couldn't bring himself to push people into a fire pit.

As for the fact that the survivors are all very powerful, if there were really that many of them, would the Body Sect still be in its current state?
"You brat!" Mu Ye glared and puffed out his beard. He had finally convinced himself to lower the requirements for the inheritance, but he was still rejected outright.

Seeing this, Zhenhua quickly tried to smooth things over: "Why are you arguing with a kid like Liu Jing about this? If you want to ask, just ask Tianfeng Douluo."

Makino paused for a moment, then said, "Yeah, why don't I just ask her directly?"

“That settles it,” Zhenhua said. “I’ll call His Majesty Tianfeng after we finish eating.”

“Alright.” Mu Ye nodded, then became amiable. “Liu Jing, I would never lie to you. My Body Sect’s secret technique will be of great benefit to you. If combined with your bloodline power, it will surely be earth-shattering.”

Nan Liujing said in a gentle tone, "Of course I know that you wouldn't lie to me, senior. After all, the Body Sect has a glorious history, but..." As he spoke, he pointed out the problem of Body Soul Master cultivation in a concise manner.

Makino fell silent, his earlier excitement waning.

The biggest drawback of the Body Sect is that the cultivation process is too dangerous; even a broken arm or leg is considered a minor injury.

In the past, they could search the entire continent for children from poor families to follow this path, since it was the only way for these children to defy fate. Now it's different. They can cultivate peacefully. Even if they can't become strong, as long as their cultivation is decent, their income is enough for their family to eat and drink their fill. Who would risk their life for a vague opportunity?

After taking a big gulp of wine, Makino sighed repeatedly.

Zhenhua took one look and realized this wouldn't work.

The chef was unhappy and was afraid he might put something in the dish.

Ye Xinglan suddenly spoke up: "Senior, have you considered lowering the difficulty of cultivating the Body Secret Technique?"

At the dinner table, everyone turned to look at her.

Ye Xinglan calmly said, "I don't know much about the Body Sect, but based on what A-Jing said, I can infer that what he's worried about is that the secret techniques are too difficult to cultivate, and that one can easily suffer minor or serious injuries or even death. If that's the case, why don't you divide them according to the talent of the new disciples?"

"Tell me in detail," Makino said calmly.

Ye Xinglan said softly, "Lowering the difficulty of the secret techniques will increase the number of disciples who can persevere. Then, we can select the best among them and give them the complete secret techniques. This way, we'll have both ordinary disciples at the lower level and elite disciples at the upper level, and the sect's inheritance will be secured, right?"

"For a sect to survive, the first thing to do is to have people, and then we can consider revival. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. If there are any shortcomings, please forgive me, senior." Mu Ye smiled bitterly and said, "Girl, how could I not have thought of what you said? But the secret technique was created by the ancestors of my Body Sect. It is already difficult to cultivate it well. As for improvement, that is too difficult. At least I alone cannot do it."

Ye Xinglan revealed his true intentions, a faint smile appearing on his lips: "That's simple, why don't you just join Aunt Leng's lineage, which is the same as the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo of the Spirit Pagoda?"

"what?"

Both Makino and Zhenhua were stunned by what they were told.

Nan Liujing also looked at her in astonishment.

Ye Xinglan said calmly, "Aunt Leng has many titled Douluo powerhouses and a top-notch research team under her command. With a group of powerful people working together, it shouldn't be difficult for them to overcome the secret technique."

Makino frowned.

Ye Xinglan asked knowingly, "Of course, if you're worried about your secret technique being leaked, that's simple. How many layers does your secret technique have?"

Makino didn't want to answer anymore, but after thinking for a moment, he still said, "Fourth floor."

Ye Xinglan asked, "Can we separate?"

Mu Ye said, "Of course you can. You must cultivate each level to perfection before you can advance to the next level."

"That's right." Ye Xinglan said seriously, "If you're worried about the secret technique being leaked, you can just offer the first level to cooperate with my Aunt Leng. That way, Aunt Leng will most likely not refuse the cooperation, thus providing fresh blood for your sect. After all, if the secret technique is improved, it can be practiced by many people. If a good genius who recognizes the Body Sect appears during this period, wouldn't you be able to easily recruit him?"

Makino's expression changed as he considered the pros and cons.

Both of his senior uncles had left the sect, leaving him to shoulder the burden alone. Although he now had a disciple named Aruheng, Aruheng was not very bright. After he passed away, he estimated that the sect would truly perish.

It's good to have a big tree to shelter under. Our ancestor, Poison-Free, entrusted the sect to Spirit Ice Douluo. Why not entrust the future of the sect to Heavenly Phoenix Douluo?

Our ancestors did it too!
I don't consider myself to have defected to the enemy.

While Mu Ye was still pondering, Ye Xinglan raised an eyebrow at Nan Liujing, clearly seeking credit.

What could Nan Liujing say? He quietly raised his thumb.

After meal.

"Goodbye, teacher!"

Outside the Forging Masters Association, Nan Liujing and Ye Xinglan bid farewell to Zhenhua.

Mu Ye didn't come; he was on the phone with Leng Yaozhu, discussing important matters.

"Have a safe journey." Zhenhua patted Nan Liujing on the shoulder, then watched his disciple and his childhood sweetheart leave.

The nights in Tiandou City are naturally captivating, blending prosperity with a touch of antiquity. It attracts countless tourists from other places and is somewhat similar in reputation to the mountain city.

After traveling and stopping frequently, the Soul Guidance Vehicle finally stopped outside an antique courtyard.

The courtyard gate was vermilion, the courtyard wall was very high, the outer layer of the wall was slightly mottled, and there were no signs.

But this place is one of the two headquarters of the Tang Clan.

Ye Xinglan stepped forward and placed her hand on the door, and a soft light swept across it.

With a 'beep' sound, the door opened.

The two immediately stepped inside, and the door closed automatically.

The courtyard is very large and is decorated in an ancient style, making you feel as if you have returned to the era of Lingbing Douluo.

Looking around, there wasn't a single person moving about.

At this moment, two figures walked out from one side.

"coming."

A gentle voice rang out, and the person on the left was none other than Zang Xin, the Vice Sect Master of the Tang Clan and the Amorous Douluo.

The man beside him was an old man with a bald head and a fat body, like a mountain of flesh. He had a kind smile on his face, just like Maitreya Buddha. He was the head of the Tang Clan headquarters in Tiandou City and the father of Zhao Song, the head of the Tang Clan's Litang Hall.

"Greetings, Vice Sect Master, Steward Zhao."

"Greetings, Your Majesties."

Ye Xinglan and Nan Liujing bowed.

Zang Xin said gently, "I've been waiting for you for so long, and finally you've arrived."

Nan Liujing smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, senior."

Zang Xin said gently, "It's too late to leave now. You and Xinglan can rest here for the night, and I'll take you there tomorrow."

"Okay." Nanliu Scenic Spot nodded.

The next day, early in the morning.

At the main gate of Tang Sect, Ye Xinglan bid farewell to Nan Liujing, as she had to go and complete the final exams assigned to her by the academy.

"let's go."

Zang Xin, as always, was dressed in white, looking elegant and refined.

Nan Liujing got into the car with him, and the scenery outside the window changed rapidly. Tiandou City in the early morning was quiet and peaceful, lacking the usual hustle and bustle.

"Senior, the Tang Clan guards this treasure land, I imagine many people have coveted it, right?" Nan Liujing took the initiative to start the conversation.

Zang Xin nodded and said softly, "Over the past ten thousand years, there have been several groups of people who have tried to break into this treasure land, but they have all died."

Nan Liujing narrowed his eyes.

“You are the first person in 20,000 years who is not a Tang Sect disciple to be able to enter,” Zang Xin said with a smile.

"That would be an honor." Nan Liujing's smile was impeccable.

The soul-guided vehicle sped along, leaving the city from the east. After traveling over a hundred kilometers, a vast primeval forest finally came into view.

The forest was lush and vibrant with life, and as the soul-guided vehicle entered it, the light suddenly dimmed.

"Do I need to wear a mask?" Nan Liujing asked proactively.

“The higher-ups of the Spirit Pagoda know the approximate location of the treasure land, so there’s no need for us to wear masks,” Zang Xin said calmly. “The forest you see now was called Sunset Forest ten thousand years ago. Nine thousand years ago, it almost became a dead zone, nearly affecting Heaven Dou City. In the end, our Tang Sect and the royal family of the Heaven Soul Empire worked together to confine some special beings to a certain area and restore the environment, which is why it looks like this now.”

Nan Liujing didn't speak, but just observed silently.

About ten minutes later, the soul-guided vehicle came to a stop.

Zang Xin got off the vehicle and said, "From now on, stay close to me. Those intruders back then didn't follow the specific route and were trapped and killed by the highly poisonous plants."

"Yes." Nanliu nodded.

About two hours into the walk, the terrain began to become rugged.

Nan Liujing's mental power was quite sharp. He noticed that the air around him was distorted and even somewhat illusory. When people walked in it, they had a feeling of standing still.

Gradually, everything in sight became blurry, and Nan Liujing could only stare at Zang Xin's indistinct figure as he walked.

After some time, it was as if I had emerged from an illusion, and everything suddenly became clear.

Nan Liujing's gaze fell upon the cliff edge.

At first glance, the cliff is surrounded by plants that emit seven or nine colors of light, so numerous that they resemble wild grass.

"Your Majesty, may I take a few of the Azure Phosphorus Nine-fold Absolute Flowers with me?" Nan Liujing suddenly asked.

Zang Xin was taken aback: "You recognize these plants?"

"Hmm." Nan Liujing nodded. "The Jade Phosphorous Seven Absolute Flowers are top-grade poisonous plants. If it grows nine leaves, it is equivalent to a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. It is extremely rare. If we can take a few plants with us, it can enrich our soul spirit bank."

“In this day and age, land-based spirit beasts are almost extinct, especially the Seven Absolute Flowers of Azure Phosphorus. They no longer exist in the wild on the Douluo Continent. It’s quite remarkable that you can still recognize them at a glance.” Zang Xin agreed, “After this is all over, I will give you three.”

"Thank you." Nan Liujing then looked down at the cliff, where it was covered by thick, seven-colored poisonous clouds.

Swish.

Zang Xin grabbed Nan Liujing's shoulder and dashed into the bottom of the cliff.

(End of this chapter)