Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

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Poseidon Island.

Sunlight shone on the clear sea, making it sparkle.

Poseidon Island remains shrouded in a sacred and peaceful atmosphere, with seven enormous holy pillars standing tall and radiating a soft light.

Years have passed, and under the careful guidance of Poseidon and the intentional or unintentional resource allocation from the sea god Poseidon of the divine realm, the strength of Hu Liena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling and others who followed Xuanming to the Sea God Island has undergone earth-shattering changes.

They are no longer the girls who needed protection back then, but have become dazzling new stars on Seagod Island, each achieving amazing success on their cultivation path.

The biggest surprise was Hu Liena and Xiao Wu.

With her unique Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Martial Soul and keen perception of emotional power, Hu Liena unexpectedly gained the favor of the God of Emotions, a first-level deity in the God Realm, and inherited his divine position!

At this moment, she is in seclusion deep within Poseidon Mountain, undergoing the final test from the God of Emotions.

Xiao Wu, with her 100,000-year-old soul beast heritage, unwavering will, and explosive fighting style, attracted the attention of another first-level deity in the God Realm known for his destructive power, the God of Destruction, and obtained the God of Destruction's divine position inheritance! She is also undergoing a tense inheritance assessment.

Although Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and others have not yet gained the recognition of a first-level god, they have each shown amazing talent and have attracted the attention of many second-level gods. Their divine examination is progressing smoothly, and their future is promising.

However, amidst this peaceful atmosphere of cultivation, a faint, lingering worry permeated the air.

Xuanming.

He has been gone for many years.

Since he used ruthless methods to suppress the two great empires in Wuhun City, triggering a bloody upheaval that shocked the continent, he has vanished without a trace.

He didn't publicly display his divine abilities like Qian Renxue or Bibi Dong, nor did he remain in the Martial Soul Empire for an extended period like they did. He simply vanished.

At first, everyone thought he was in seclusion somewhere, trying to reach a higher level. After all, his strength was already unfathomable.

But one year, two years, three years... time kept passing, and Xuanming remained completely out of contact.

He was not on Seagod Island, not in the Spirit Empire, and not even in any known place on the continent.

What's even more unsettling is that, based on the fragmented information they gleaned from the divine trials, there seems to be no indication of the existence of a figure named Xuanming in the divine realm.

He has no divine position.

This is the most crucial point. According to the rules of the divine realm, those who do not inherit a divine position, no matter how powerful, cannot ascend to the divine realm normally. So, where exactly did Xuanming go?

Poseidon had contacted him many times to inquire about Xuanming, but the responses were always vague. They only said that Xuanming was undergoing a crucial transformation and was in good condition, so they didn't need to worry, but they never revealed any specific details or where he was.

"Lord Poseidon, is he really alright?"

Poseidon made contact with Poseidon once again.

If it weren't for the fact that Xuanming entrusted Hu Liena and the others to her care before he left, she would have already ascended to the God Realm to check on the situation.

Now that Hu Liena and the others' assessments are on track, she really can't wait any longer.

“Poseidon, don’t worry, he’s really fine. It’s just that his current condition is quite unusual, and I’m not entirely sure about it either,” Poseidon said helplessly.

"Not to mention me, even the other God-Kings in the God Realm couldn't understand his state."

Xuanming's transformation went smoothly, as did the inheritance of the Dragon God's power. Even the Nine-Colored Universe Tribulation, symbolizing the birth of the Dragon God, had already descended upon the Forbidden Land of Gods.

Logically, Xuanming should have successfully transformed into the new Dragon God, but he has yet to awaken. The enormous nine-colored dragon cocoon first expanded to a size of hundreds of thousands of meters, then shrank back to its current size of a few meters. No one can understand Xuanming's current state.

But one thing is certain: he is absolutely safe.

“By the way, the Asura God guesses that he is probably undergoing a further fusion and transformation,” Poseidon said.

"Fusion and transformation?" Poseidon was slightly taken aback.

"Hasn't he already inherited the power of the Dragon God?"

“The power of the Dragon God is one thing, but his own power is another,” Poseidon said.

"Before he arrived in the God Realm, he had already condensed his own divine spark. It was a very peculiar power that had never appeared in the God Realm before. It was a power of law that belonged only to him."

"Perhaps, his divine essence is merging with the power of the Dragon God."

"To be able to merge with the supreme power of the Dragon God... I really can't explain what that means."

As Poseidon conveyed his thoughts, Poseidon's worries lessened, but his doubts deepened.

Xuanming is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, even fusing with the power of the Dragon God? This news shocked her, but also puzzled her even more.

What kind of state was that? Even the God-King couldn't see through it?
“Poseidon, I know you’re worried about him.” Poseidon’s thoughts carried a hint of reassurance. “If you really can’t wait, you can ascend to the realm of the gods now. Hu Liena and Xiao Wu’s divine trials are in their final stages. With the God of Emotions and the God of Destruction watching over them in the realm of the gods, they are safe. The affairs of Poseidon Island can be temporarily entrusted to the guardians of the Seven Pillars.”

Upon hearing this, Poseidon's heart stirred. Ascending to the realm of gods to personally verify Xuanming's condition was indeed something she had always wanted to do.

But Poseidon's next words made her hesitate.

“However…” Poseidon’s tone was somewhat subtle, “There’s something I need to tell you first. Gu Yuena is currently guarding the edge of the Forbidden Land of Gods, waiting for Xuanming’s transformation to be completed without leaving her side.”

"She has lost the power of the Silver Dragon King, but the Goddess of Life seems to intend to pass on her divine position to Gu Yuena. At that time, Gu Yuena will also have the strength of a God-King. If you come up now and wait with her outside the Forbidden Land of Gods... the scene might be a little... awkward."

Poseidon fell silent. She understood what Poseidon meant.

Although her relationship with Xuanming was stable, it was certainly not as unforgettable as that between Gu Yuena and Xuanming.

Previously, they had deliberately avoided discussing this issue, but now, with both of them guarding outside a man's secluded retreat... it was indeed inevitably a delicate matter.

“Moreover,” Poseidon changed the subject, pulling her thoughts back to reality, “the affairs of the mortal realm have not been completely resolved. There are undercurrents within the Spirit Empire, and Bibi Dong seems to be preparing to use ruthless methods to reorganize it again. The future direction of the spirit beast race also needs someone to guide it. As a relatively independent sanctuary, the stability of Seagod Island is crucial to balancing the various forces. Your ascension now may not be the best time.”

"Perhaps you could go to Douluo Continent first and meet Bibi Dong. She has completed the inheritance of the God of Asura and miraculously achieved the coexistence of the two gods, Asura and Rakshasa. With her current strength, she is probably no less than the previous God of Asura in his prime, and given time, she may even surpass him."

"She is about to ascend to the God Realm, where she will become one of the core law enforcement gods. You can discuss Xuanming's situation and the future arrangements for the mortal realm with her. After all, she is also... one of the people who understands Xuanming best and has the ability to influence the overall situation."

Poseidon listened quietly, weighing his options in his mind.

Ascending to the God Realm would certainly allow one to see Xuanming immediately, although one might not actually see him in person and would only see the dragon cocoon. However, this might lead to awkwardness in dealing with Gu Yuena and could also cause one to miss the opportunity to handle crucial matters in the mortal realm.

And to meet Bibi Dong... that woman who also has a complicated relationship with Xuanming and is now incredibly powerful... to discuss the future?
This is also somewhat troublesome. In the past few years, Qian Renxue has been in charge of the Martial Soul Empire, and she and that girl really can't get along, so they haven't been together for a long time.

But Poseidon is right; Bibi Dong is now a pivotal figure in the mortal realm and even in the future divine realm. Her attitude and actions will directly affect everything that Xuanming cares about.

After a long period of contemplation, Poseidon took a deep breath and made his decision.

"I understand, Lord Sea God. I will first go to the Spirit Empire to see Bibi Dong." (End of Chapter)