Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 339 Is the Snow Empress about to wake up?
Gui Yan seemed to have anticipated Guan Yue's question, and a nonchalant chuckle came from beneath his mask:

"Palace Master Guan, you should just report the truth. Since I've revealed my true cultivation level to you, I have no intention of hiding anything from the Federation anymore. After all..."

He paused, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:
“Sometimes, showing our fangs can actually make some restless people more aware, can’t we? This can also be seen as a way for our Spirit Pagoda to show sincerity and attitude to the Federation.”

He had his own calculations in mind, using this opportunity to moderately demonstrate the true strength of the Dark Department to the Federation, both to deter the villains and to gain a more advantageous position in possible future cooperation.

Guan Yue's eyes flickered, and she instantly understood Gui Yan's subtext. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly that none of these old foxes were simple.

He finally turned his gaze to Gu Chenyu, who was standing to the side, still looking pained and not yet recovered.

“Your Majesty, Blood Demon…” Guan Yue’s voice was tinged with helplessness and disbelief, “Your… level ninety-nine cultivation level…”

The news that a master craftsman had suddenly become a Limit Douluo was enough to shake the entire Soul Master and Forging world.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chenyu rolled his eyes in annoyance, crossed his arms, and said with a tone full of heartache and despair: "Why are you looking at me? Report it! Report it all you want! Anyway, I've squandered all the savings I've accumulated over the decades, so why would I care about this little bit of empty fame?"

"Report it quickly, maybe the Federation can give me some subsidies to make up for my losses, my soul-forged metal..."

Guan Yue: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Although the process was somewhat tortuous and the attitudes differed, in the end, the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda reached a subtle tacit understanding on how to handle the aftermath of this earth-shattering event.

The storm has subsided for the time being, but a greater upheaval is bound to occur at the highest levels of government on the mainland following the delivery of these two reports.

After dealing with the various external affairs, Guan Yue reappeared inside the Soul Guidance Train.

The tense and solemn atmosphere in the carriage eased slightly with his return.

His gaze first fell on Wu Changkong and Long Bing, who remained vigilant and protected the students, and a look of sincere gratitude appeared on his face.

"Teacher Wu, Teacher Long, thank you both for your hard work." Guan Yue's voice regained its usual gentleness. "If it weren't for your tireless protection, these future pillars of the Federation might have..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear. In that chaotic situation just now, if Wu Changkong and Long Bing hadn't risked their lives to stop the Title Douluo from breaking through, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Wu Changkong maintained his perpetually icy expression, merely nodding slightly, his voice cool and clear: "Protecting students is a teacher's basic duty. It's your responsibility, Your Majesty, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

Long Bing nodded slightly, but the wariness in her eyes had not completely disappeared.

Guan Yue smiled and said no more.

He walked to the train control panel, took a deep breath, and started the engine of the soul-guided train.

A deep hum sounded again, and the silver steel dragon slowly started up, smoothly heading back towards its final destination, Shrek City, along the ravaged track.

This time, however, the scenery flashing past the car window contained many shocking traces of battle, silently telling the story of the breathtaking, god-like conflict that had just taken place.

Inside the carriage, as the train resumed its journey, the tense atmosphere finally relaxed completely.

Lu Jun also relaxed and leaned back in his chair, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew, finally some peace and quiet."

He rubbed his temples; the continuous high-intensity battles and the use of divine power had taken their toll, even on him.

Just as he was about to close his eyes to rest and sort out his thoughts on his fight with Tang San and his understanding of the Nine Styles of Ice Abyss.

An urgent voice suddenly rang out in his mind; it was Hyotei.

"Lu Jun, quick, use your divine power to shield the surroundings, I have something urgent to tell you!"

Hyotei's voice lost its usual arrogance and composure, carrying an unusual urgency and excitement. Lu Jun was slightly taken aback.

Hyotei rarely spoke to him in this tone, and specifically requested that divine power be shielded.

What is so important?

Why would someone risk being discovered in public to contact themselves?
Although he was puzzled, he did not hesitate.

With a slight thought, an invisible yet incredibly precise divine barrier quietly enveloped him, isolating him from all energy and information exchange, including mental fluctuations.

"Alright, tell me. What's making you so anxious?"

Lu Jun responded in his heart.

Hyotei's voice immediately rang out like a machine gun, filled with barely suppressed excitement:
“Just now, after you absorbed and refined the divine power of Tang San’s projection, the internal space of the Ice Abyss Sword produced an unusual resonance reaction.”

"Oh?" Lu Jun raised an eyebrow, his curiosity growing even stronger.

It's not surprising that the Ice Abyss Sword reacts after absorbing powerful energy, but what could cause the Ice Emperor to lose his composure like this must be extraordinary.

"What's that reaction? Has it unlocked some new ability?"

"It's not ability! It's...it's aura!"

Hyotei's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Have you forgotten something? Snow Empress, Snow Empress is still recuperating in the deepest part of the Ice Abyss Sword's slumbering ground. Just now, that surge of pure divine power, especially since it seemed to contain a trace of divine aura, seems... seems to have greatly accelerated her recovery process."

"I can sense it. The aura of the ultimate snow essence belonging to the Snow Empress is becoming clearer and more active. She... she seems to be awakening soon."

Lu Jun: "..."

He was stunned for a moment, then a rare look of embarrassment and realization appeared on his face.

Snow Emperor.

Right, how could he forget something so important?

So many things have happened so quickly lately that he's actually put this big shot out of his mind for the time being!

"Is Xue Di... about to wake up?"

A complex mix of emotions welled up in Lu Jun's heart, a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

The Snow Empress's personality was much colder and more aloof than the Ice Empress's, and her strength at her peak far surpassed that of ordinary Limit Douluo.

What will her reaction be when she wakes up?
What attitude will he have towards him now, and towards the Ice Abyss Sword?

Hyotei seemed to sense his thoughts, and her tone became somewhat complicated:
"It's uncertain when she'll wake up, but the signs of her primordial energy reviving are very clear. As for what will happen after she wakes up... I don't know either. The Snow Empress's thoughts are always hard to fathom. Anyway, be prepared."

Lu Jun nodded silently, thinking to himself:
This is truly... one wave subsides only for another to rise. The variables brought about by a Snow Empress who is about to awaken are probably no less than those brought about by a divine projection.

He removed the divine shield and looked out the window.

If he could cooperate with Xue Di, it would be of great benefit to him.

Hopefully, everything goes smoothly.

(End of this chapter)