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

Guan Yue gazed into the distance, a hint of reminiscence and pride in her eyes:

"As for that ethereal god-level... to have briefly touched upon it with my own power during a battle with a priest and experienced the scenery of that level, I, Guan Yue, have no regrets in this life."

Emperor Xu remained silent for a moment, his grip on his cane tightening slightly, his voice tinged with sorrow and solemnity:

"No, Guan Yue, it's me who owes you. If you hadn't risked your life to block that attack for me and forcefully tried to break through to the level 100 godhood, reaching that realm for a short time... you would have suffered the backlash of most of the divine power, causing your body to be torn apart."

"Perhaps now, you have already surpassed all of us, becoming the first to reach level 100 and become the first god in the history of the Federation... no, the first god in the Douluo Continent in ten thousand years to achieve this through your own power."

“There’s nothing to owe, Speaker.”

Guan Yue turned her head, a pure and kind smile on her face, a magnanimity that transcended personal gain and loss.

"To be able to witness firsthand and participate in the creation of soul-guided devices manufactured by our Federation in my lifetime, capable of tearing apart divine bodies and slaying gods, is itself the greatest honor and satisfaction."

His voice gradually rose, filled with a heartfelt excitement and pride:

"Being able to witness this scene is a source of pride for me as a federal soldier, and for all of us federal citizens."

He seemed lost in memories, his eyes gleaming:

"As you know, Speaker. When we were still very weak, when the Sun Moon Empire had just mastered the power of soul tools, our ancestors longed for and imagined that one day we would use the weapons we forged with our own wisdom and strength to tell those high and mighty so-called gods: Mortals can also kill gods!"

Guan Yue's gaze refocused on Xu Tiandi, filled with unwavering determination and trust:
"And today, ten thousand years later, in our generation, under your leadership, the Sun and Moon Federation has achieved it."

"We really did it! We no longer need to fear the oppression of the gods. We can kill gods with our own hands!"

He paused, his tone extremely serious:
"Speaker, that's why I didn't hesitate to protect you, even at the cost of my life."

He looked at Emperor Xu and said, word by word:

"Because in this vast Federation, among countless soldiers and civilians, only you, Emperor Xu, have the ability, the courage, and the prestige to lead this rabble of us to be invincible, unparalleled in the world, to conquer the battlefield, protect our homeland, and forge our future."

"Yes, Speaker, we all believe in you." Behind him, Yu Guanzhi, Le Zheng'en, and other senior generals echoed in unison, their eyes filled with unwavering trust and determination to follow Emperor Xu.

Listening to Guan Yue's heartfelt words and feeling the unwavering support of the generals behind him, Xu Tiandi's knuckles turned slightly white from gripping his cane so tightly.

He took a deep breath, as if trying to infuse this weighty trust into his very bones.

"It seems..." Xu Tiandi's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable determination, "that I, Xu Tiandi, now bear an additional responsibility that I absolutely cannot fail."

His gaze returned to the transport ship carrying the souls of the fallen heroes, and also to the more distant unknown, representing the future and challenges.

"That means we must never betray your trust, and we must never let down this era."

He closed his eyes briefly, as if to empty his mind, or as if to completely suppress all his distracting thoughts and hesitations.

A few seconds later, he opened his eyes again, and his eyes were clear.

"All right."

Emperor Xu turned around, facing his generals, his voice regaining its usual composure and majesty.

"In the past few days, the mess in the Eastern Continent has been basically cleaned up, and order has been initially restored."

He faced the larger flagship on the other side of the harbor, which flew the flag of the Speaker of the Federal Parliament.

"We're preparing to return to Douluo Continent. This time, we won't fly; we'll take a boat back slowly."

"Yes, Speaker." The generals answered in unison, their voices booming and echoing over the port.

The group of people escorted Emperor Xu Tian towards the flagship.

The sea breeze fluttered their clothes and made the federal flags flutter loudly.

The flames of war in the Eastern Continent have temporarily subsided, but everyone understands that returning to the Douluo Continent does not mean the war is over...

……

At this moment, the massive Federation fleet, like a moving mountain of steel, cleaved through the deep blue ocean and sailed steadily toward the Douluo Continent.

The sea and sky blend into one, with only the white wake of the ship's bow cutting through the waves and the occasional seabird flying overhead adding a touch of desolation to this vast expanse.

Lu Jun and his team members, along with the core high-ranking officials of the Federation, boarded the most magnificent flagship in the fleet, the "Federal Glory".

This behemoth can be described as a mobile sea fortress. Its massive hull is five stories high, each with a clearly defined function and a strict hierarchy.

The fifth and highest level is the brain and heart of the entire ship.

Federal Speaker Xu Tiandi's private cabin, the highest command center, and the core communication hub are all located here. It is heavily guarded, and ordinary people cannot get close at all.

The fourth floor is a rest area prepared for core federal councilors, commanders of various legions, and special figures like Lu Jun who made outstanding contributions in this Eastern Continent incident.

The cabins are spacious and luxurious, equipped with state-of-the-art soul-guided living facilities and soundproof partitions to ensure the comfort and privacy of the occupants.

Lu Jun and his companions were assigned to this floor.

The third tier was allocated to representatives of other important forces, high-ranking civilian officials, and some powerful figures from the Temple of War. The tier was slightly less prestigious, but still far superior to ordinary passenger ships.

What's truly astonishing about this ship is its lower deck and interior space.

Its massive dock and modular design are large enough to accommodate the main combat units of the nine federal legions and their supporting logistics forces, making it a fully functional floating mobile base.

Such a scale is unprecedented in the history of soul guide technology in Douluo Continent.

Thanks to the leap forward in Federation Soul Guidance Technology, especially the breakthroughs in high-efficiency Soul Guidance Propulsion and space stabilization technology, the cross-continental journey that originally took several months or even more than half a year in the original work can now be completed in just one week from the Eastern Continent back to the Douluo Continent.

This seven-day voyage was undoubtedly a valuable period of rest for everyone who had just experienced a series of fierce battles.

Lu Jun lay on the soft, spacious bed in his private cabin on the fourth floor, his hands behind his head, gazing at the soul-guiding light patterns flowing gently on the ceiling, his eyes somewhat vacant.

A mandatory week of rest?

For someone accustomed to constant travel and battles, this moment felt somewhat disorienting.

Lu Jun had been on edge the entire time during his trip to the Eastern Continent, never able to relax.

It all started with a strange power targeting and weakening him, then he entered Dragon Valley, followed by his battle against Green Skull, his encounter with a god-level being, his final battle against Tang San's descent, his elimination of all gods and forces related to Tang San, and finally, his return of the God King's power to the plane...

Each one is worthy of being recorded in history.

Mental fatigue far outweighs physical fatigue.

Adequate relaxation is indeed necessary.

But this also signifies that this trip to the Eastern Continent has come to a perfect end. (End of Chapter)