Douluo Continent: The Twin Sons of the Styx River, Shaking the World and Destroying the Heavens

Chapter 191 Attention from Ten Thousand Years Ago
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe stood side by side with Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while the two sect-protecting Douluos beside them—Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong—also wore solemn expressions. All four of them focused their gazes on the strange image projected in mid-air.

"Where...where is this?" Bone Douluo Gu Rong suddenly took half a step forward, his cloudy eyes filled with shock. In the light and shadow, a city called "Mingdu" was displaying an unprecedented spectacle: a suspended city shimmering with light, massive metal objects weaving through it all, a stark contrast to the ancient and majestic city-states of the Douluo Continent. Even though he and Sword Douluo had traversed the continent in their youth, witnessing the prosperity of Star Luo City and the strange wonders of Sunset City, he was now utterly mesmerized.
"Is it truly a scene from another world?" "Indeed, Uncle Bone. Although that world has many similarities to ours, we have only scratched the surface so far. More secrets will only be revealed when the two worlds merge more deeply." Ning Fengzhi gently waved his folding fan, the landscape painting on the ink-black fan surface swaying slightly with his movement, his words revealing caution and contemplation.

"The fusion of the two realms has become an opportunity!" Sword Douluo Chen Xin's long silver hair moved without wind, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Recently, I have clearly noticed that the bottleneck that has been restricting me for so long has begun to loosen. In a few years, I will definitely be able to break through the level 97 barrier!" His voice was filled with excitement, and his usually cold and stern face was tinged with joy.

Ning Fengzhi stopped abruptly, his eyes flashing with surprise: "Really? Uncle Jian, this is fantastic news!"

He naturally knew that every time a Title Douluo crossed a level, their Martial Soul would undergo a transformation, and their strength would increase exponentially.

Sword Douluo's improved cultivation undoubtedly adds an indestructible barrier to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, allowing the school to gain more advantages in the upcoming changes.

"Congratulations, Sword Douluo! To break through at this crucial juncture is truly a blessing for the Heavenly Douluo!" Crown Prince Xue Qinghe bowed slightly, the dark patterns on his moon-white robe faintly visible in the candlelight, a perfectly measured smile playing on his lips. Yet, deep within his amber eyes, his emotions remained as unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.

At this moment, all eyes are on the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament in this other world.

The Spirit Hall's spies lurked in the shadows, the Star Luo Empire's informants silently gathered intelligence, and the sects and families who knew the secrets of both worlds watched this grand event that transcended dimensions with bated breath—everyone understood that any detail could become the key to rewriting the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or landscape).

At the same moment, in Soto City of the Barak Kingdom, Tang San and his classmates from Shrek Academy were gathered to watch the Soul Master Competition in another world. Flander, the Dean of Shrek Academy and a level 78 Soul Saint, also knew the truth about the fusion of the two worlds and had sent people to obtain a soul tool that could allow them to observe the other world.

"The Soul Master Tournament in another world must be full of hidden talents." Flander pushed up his black-rimmed crystal glasses. His muscular physique and unusual facial features contrasted sharply with his face, which was over fifty years old. A cunning glint flashed in his eyes. "I wonder which of those young geniuses is better, the one or the one with the little monsters in our academy?"

Standing to the side, Yu Xiaogang was thin and his face was slightly stiff. His face, which was over forty years old, showed laziness and decadence. However, upon hearing this, he spoke firmly: "I believe in Xiao San and the others. They will never lose to anyone." As the teacher of the only person on the continent who possessed twin martial souls, he was full of confidence in Tang San's talent and firmly believed that even if he were in another world, his disciple would definitely be able to join the ranks of top geniuses.

"Third Brother, what do you think?" The girl with a scorpion braid and wearing a pink dress suddenly turned her head and looked at the ordinary-looking boy next to her, who had a friendly smile.

Tang San gently shook his head, his expression calm: "There are always people more capable than you, and there are always higher levels to reach. This world is so vast; who can say for sure how many extraordinary geniuses are hidden within?" Though he spoke with such humility, Tang San didn't truly believe there were many geniuses who could surpass him. Yu Xiaogang had once said that as one of only two people on the continent to possess twin martial souls, his talent was already among the best, not to mention his mastery of the Tang Sect's unique skills.

In his view, even when facing the geniuses of another world, he and his companions were in no way inferior—after all, they had long been called "little monsters" by their teacher.

At this moment, his heart was filled with curiosity about this other world. As a transmigrator, he couldn't help but wonder: was this unfamiliar world connected to his past life? However, upon hearing that a Soul Fighting Tournament was also being held in this other world, Tang San knew his hopes were slim. His past life's world didn't have Martial Souls, so it clearly wasn't here.

"Tang Clan, I will definitely restore your glory in this world!" He clenched his fist and made a vow in his heart.

Dai Mubai gazed at the unfamiliar Mingdu on the soul guidance screen, his heterochromatic eyes beneath his blond hair rippling with emotion. His handsome face held a complex expression, before he subtly glanced at the graceful black-clad girl, Zhu Zhuqing, not far away.

"Hehe, beauties from another world, let me admire them properly." Ma Hongjun leaned forward with his round body, his eyes fixed on the screen, his tone full of lewdness. Oscar, who had almond-shaped eyes beside him, subconsciously glanced at the elegant Ning Rongrong, and silently moved away, afraid that his fat appearance would be a disgrace to his beloved.

Meanwhile, in a sky villa suspended in the clouds, luxurious crystal chandeliers illuminated the gilded walls with dazzling light. Di Qiu'er, dressed in a gold outfit, her long hair neatly tied back, eight divine rings spinning behind her, exuded a cold aura that clashed with the surrounding extravagant atmosphere. She raised an eyebrow and swept it over the people lounging on the leather sofas, a hint of mockery playing on her lips: "You're enjoying yourselves quite a bit." Wang Dong'er turned around at the sound of her voice, a smile appearing in her eyes, her delicate face softened even more by the glow of the crystal chandelier. She raised a hand to tidy a stray hair at her temple, her voice light and cheerful: "Qiu'er, you've come."

Di Qiu'er nodded slightly, her cool gaze turning to Xia Die, her tone unhurried: "I heard that Shrek Academy is not participating in this competition under the name of the academy, but rather disguised as the Divine Soul Sect."

Xia Die's lips curled into a meaningful smile, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the rim of the cup, her voice carrying a hint of understanding: "It's only a matter of time before their ambitions are exposed."

Before everyone could begin further discussion about Shrek Academy's name change, a sudden "thump-thump" sound rang out from the carved wooden door that Di Qiu'er had just closed. The sound of knuckles striking the thick door panel was exceptionally clear in the silent room, as if some unknown signal had broken the delicate atmosphere.

Then a soft, sweet voice suddenly rang out: "Distinguished guests, I apologize for the interruption. The competition organizing committee has just released the latest competition rules; please check them promptly."

As early as the competition's preparation stage, the organizing committee had already announced the basic competition framework. However, the rules at that time were still in their preliminary stages, and many details needed to be refined. Now that registration has been successfully completed, the complete and detailed official competition rules have been simultaneously distributed to each participating team's dedicated lounge.

Wang Dong'er stood up in response, pushed open the door to the lounge, and took in the competition rules instruction manual that was placed on a special stand outside the door. Everyone gathered around and saw several important changes: the elimination rounds, originally scheduled to be held in the city center of Mingdu, had been moved to the outskirts of Mingdu; and the restrictions on the competition venue had also been adjusted—only the ground area was limited, with no restrictions on vertical height. This rule change undoubtedly brought a huge advantage to the Soul Masters; it was clear to everyone that this new rule was significantly biased towards Soul Masters who excelled in ranged attacks and aerial combat.

However, aside from this clearly biased rule, the other adjustments to the competition format are relatively fair and reasonable. For example, the scoring rules for the individual elimination rounds have been optimized, with the new scoring method based on the remaining players who have not yet played. This means that if a team has an exceptionally skilled player who can single-handedly defeat seven opposing players in a row, that team will automatically qualify and will not need to participate in subsequent team matches. Furthermore, the competition rules also include detailed contingency plans and countermeasures for various unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the competition, ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the event.

On the morning of the third day after the registration for the Soul Fighting Tournament closed, the guards of Mingdu City were already on high alert. They stood in two long, orderly rows extending from either side of the Mingyue Hotel's main gate, creating a dedicated passage leading directly to the competition arena outside the city. This formidable defensive formation silently underscored the grandeur and importance of the event.

In fact, the draw ceremony had been successfully completed the day before. Surprisingly, the lucky spot that went unclaimed in the first round was drawn by an unknown academy. In contrast, Shrek Academy and other prestigious old academies and sects all had to appear in the first round and undergo a real-world test.

Among the many participating teams, St. Freya Academy stood out from the crowd. While other teams wore uniform uniforms and displayed strict discipline, the members of St. Freya did not dress in a uniform. This casual and unrestrained style made them particularly eye-catching in the crowd.

What's even more striking is that this team exhibits a clear "female-dominated" characteristic, with far more female members than male members. This unique personnel composition has attracted frequent glances from passersby, who secretly speculate about the strength and tactical arrangements of this distinctive team.

It's a setup of five girls and two boys.

Because of Xia Die's presence, her beauty was so striking that it drew many glances and caused a sensation.

After all, in the Sun Moon Empire, those who know, know; Xia Die is just too beautiful.

Moreover, she holds a very high position in the Sun Moon Empire. Now that she is eighteen years old, her strength surpasses that of anyone else in the Sun Moon Empire. She is here not only as a team leader but also to intimidate other countries.

(End of this chapter)