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

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The outer perimeter of the forbidden land.

As Xuanming sensed the rapidly approaching, familiar yet powerful auras of god-kings, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

He could imagine what would happen next.

Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Poseidon… these beings, who just moments ago had complex entanglements in the mortal realm, have now all become God-Kings, arriving with immense power and even more complicated emotions. Add to that Xiao Wu, Hu Liena, and the others…

A battle of epic proportions is almost a certainty.

Previously, he was burdened by a series of heavy pressures, including the responsibilities of the dragon clan, the trials of the divine realm, and the order of the continent. His way of thinking became simple and direct, with solving problems as the highest priority. He would push away or avoid emotional entanglements whenever possible.

But now, the crisis has been completely resolved.

The realm of gods is expanding, Douluo Star is evolving, and friends and partners are also ascending to the heavens, gaining self-preservation and eternal life.

The heaviest burdens weighing on his shoulders vanished in an instant.

Without the pressure, his normal human mind, capable of feeling awkward and embarrassed, finally returned to its original state.

The official business has been perfectly resolved; now, it's time to deal with the personal matters that we can't avoid no matter what.

The thought of facing so many resentful, inquisitive, and perhaps even angry eyes at the same time sent chills down Xuanming's spine, even with his current state of mind.

Just as he stood frozen in place, pondering whether to grit his teeth and face the situation or find an excuse to slip away temporarily, a figure blocked his way.

The Ice Dragon King crossed his arms, amused by his embarrassed expression, his icy blue eyes full of teasing.

"What? Are you scared now?"

Xuanming coughed lightly, and said somewhat helplessly, "I'm not afraid..."

"Alright, stop explaining." The Ice Dragon King interrupted him directly, with an "I understand" expression on his face. "You, when it comes to dealing with world-destroying matters, you don't even blink, but when it comes to these women's private affairs, you become as cowardly as can be."

She glanced at the approaching streaks of light in the distance, her eyes sharpening.

"However, it should end here." The Ice Dragon King's voice suddenly turned serious. "Brother, you have done enough for them and for this world. You shouldn't have to shoulder the remaining mess alone."

Xuanming was slightly taken aback, not yet understanding the meaning behind her words.

The Ice Dragon King, however, had already fully demonstrated her sense of responsibility and initiative as the "older sister." She turned around abruptly and shouted in Gu Yuena's direction, "Gu Yuena! This is your responsibility! Talk to them properly! Don't let them take their anger out on your younger brother!"

Gu Yuena had obviously anticipated this scene, and smiled helplessly, nodding slightly in the direction of the Ice Dragon King.

Upon receiving the response, the Ice Dragon King no longer hesitated. She grabbed Xuan Ming's arm, unleashing her ultimate ice divine power at the God-King level, transforming into a dazzling stream of ice-blue light that soared into the sky!

"Sister Bing, what are you doing..." Xuanming was a little confused by this sudden action.

"I'll take you away! What else?" The Ice Dragon King's voice came through the divine wind, carrying an undeniable air of dominance.

"You idiot, you should get some rest too! Let the women handle the rest!"

Before the words were even finished, the two of them had already turned into a tiny dot on the horizon and vanished without a trace.

……

After a while.

Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Poseidon, Xiao Wu, Hu Liena, and a group of newly promoted God Kings and goddesses at the peak of the first level of Gods arrived at the outer perimeter of the Forbidden Land of Gods at almost the same time.

However, all they were met with was Gu Yuena, who looked like she had a stomachache.

"Where is Xuanming?" Bibi Dong spoke first, her voice icy, her sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings.

“He…” Gu Yuena pointed to the sky, saying with a mix of amusement and exasperation, “was taken away by the Ice Dragon King.”

"Took them away?" Qian Renxue frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in her golden eyes.

They forcibly dragged her to the realm of gods, but then ran away themselves?
Gu Yuena sighed, shrugged, and said, "She said Xuanming is too tired and needs to rest. As for the rest, let us... discuss it ourselves."

The moment these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became incredibly subtle.

The women exchanged bewildered glances, their prepared words now stuck in their throats. They could sense the powerful aura emanating from each other, both being at the God-King level, and read the same complex emotions in each other's eyes.

Xuanming ran away.

This most troublesome problem was left to them. Looking at this "goddess team," arguably the most luxurious and dangerous group in the history of the divine realm, Gu Yuena felt her head begin to ache.

It seems this negotiation is destined to be anything but easy.

……

The realm of gods, a remote star system.

A dazzling streak of ice-blue light pierced the void and finally came to rest in a peaceful and serene place.

Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in ethereal mist, a silver waterfall cascades down from the clouds, resembling a celestial river, crashing into the emerald pool below and splashing up millions of sparkling water droplets that refract a rainbow of colors under the sunlight.

The Ice Dragon King, accompanied by Xuanming, slowly descended onto the blue stone beside the waterfall.

She let go of his hand, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar scenery around her, a trace of reminiscence flashing in her icy blue eyes.

"This place... used to be my territory in the realm of gods." Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of barely perceptible emotion. "However, now, everything has changed."

My former playmates have long since passed away over the years, and the palaces of the past have turned into dust of history.

The only thing that remains unchanged is perhaps this ever-flowing waterfall.

Xuanming didn't speak, but simply looked at her quietly. He could feel the loneliness in her heart that spanned millions of years.

The Ice Dragon King withdrew her gaze, turned around, and gently sat down on the bluestone. She patted her leg and gestured with her chin towards Xuan Ming.

Xuanming obediently lay down and rested his head on her soft, slightly cool thighs.

The Ice Dragon King naturally reached out and adjusted his head to a more comfortable position, then gently held him in his arms.

Neither of them spoke anymore.

The roar of the waterfall became the only background noise.

Xuanming closed his eyes, feeling the reassuring aura emanating from the Ice Dragon King. His nerves, which had been tense for so long, finally relaxed completely at this moment.

He was really exhausted, not just physically, but also mentally.

After an unknown amount of time, long enough that Xuanming was almost asleep, the Ice Dragon King's cold voice slowly rang out.

"How do you plan to... handle your feelings for Qian Renxue?"

Xuanming opened his eyes, looked at the sky above him, which was somewhat blurred by the mist from the waterfall, and remained silent for a moment.

The Ice Dragon King continued, "I'm not worried about the others. Gu Yuena has the responsibility and commitment of a Dragon God, Bibi Dong went through life and death with you, and Poseidon and Xiao Wu have also found their own answers. The moment I was resurrected by you, I already knew everything that had happened in the past."

“But Qian Renxue is the only one,” she changed the subject, “that girl is still very troublesome. Her obsession is deeper than you can imagine. It’s not just simple love; it’s mixed with too much resentment, jealousy, and a need to prove herself. This kind of emotion is the hardest to resolve.”

Xuanming sighed: "I don't know either."

He paused, gathered his thoughts, and slowly said, "I hope... she can let go of her obsession with me. We might be able to get along like friends, or even like siblings. But because of Bibi Dong's existence, because her mother killed her father with her own hands... there's no way we can ever go down that path. It's an insurmountable chasm, and it's also a form of respect for her, for her mother, and for myself."

"But I also know that it's almost impossible. Given her personality, getting her to let go of her obsession is harder than killing her."

He tried the most drastic methods, the most hurtful words, and the cruelest means to sever this relationship.

The result was that she only sank deeper and deeper into the abyss of pain.

“Yes, that’s impossible.” The Ice Dragon King nodded in agreement, then changed the subject, his tone becoming more relaxed, “However, if you need it, I can help you solve it.”

"You?" Xuanming turned his head in surprise, looking at her. "How are you going to solve this?"

"piece of cake."

"..."

"What do you plan to do? You can't just beat her up, can you? She's a God-King now, and... I don't want to hurt her anymore."

The Ice Dragon King lowered his head, looking at the man in his arms who had been relieved of all his burdens and had become somewhat like a boy next door. A sly yet gentle smile appeared on his lips.

Her fingers gently traced Xuanming's cheek, her voice carrying a hint of matter-of-factness.

"Just like the two of us, isn't that enough?" (End of Chapter)