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

"...It's all my fault. If I hadn't gone to the Eastern Continent and had stayed by my sister's side, perhaps..."

Leng Yulai bit her red lips lightly, her beautiful eyes filled with self-blame and frustration.

Leng Yaozhu slowly shook her head, her tone tinged with a hint of relief:
"Silly sister, even if you were here, the outcome wouldn't change. Before you went to the Eastern Continent, you were only level 98. What could you possibly change when facing two quasi-gods?"

"On the contrary, it might trap you as well. However, you have now surpassed me and entered that level, which is ultimately a good thing."

At this moment, Harosa, who had been standing quietly to the side, also stepped forward, with sincere apologies:
"Your Excellency, at that time, most of our Death Pact's power was also tied up by the changes in the Eastern Continent and the many powerful individuals spawned by the Green Skull Organization, and we were unable to provide timely assistance and take care of your friend. This was a major dereliction of duty on our part."

"Your Excellency has granted Douluo Star the opportunity for the sublimation of life, but we have failed to fulfill our corresponding responsibilities, for which we are truly ashamed."

Lu Jun waved his hand, indicating that the matter should not be mentioned again. He glanced at Leng Yaozhu and asked:

"Didn't the Titans, leading their forces, offer any assistance?"

“They were stopped by the Federation officials…” Leng Yaozhu sighed. “The Federation seems to be happy to see our Spirit Pagoda fighting amongst ourselves, so as to weaken the forces of all sides.”

"The Titan family is now struggling to survive and cannot provide us with any substantial support."

"Otherwise, if our Leng family could unite with the Titan family, we would be able to protect ourselves from the oppression of the Qian Gu family."

Having learned all the causes and consequences, Lu Jun had already made up his mind.

He gently patted Leng Yaozhu's uninjured shoulder, the gesture carrying a reassuring strength.

"Focus on recovering. Leave everything else to me."

He paused, looked into Leng Yaozhu's eyes, and clearly uttered two words:
"teacher."

At that moment, Leng Yaozhu's delicate body trembled violently, as if a faint electric current had instantly surged through her entire body.

Her beautiful eyes widened instantly as she stared in disbelief at Lu Jun, who was standing right in front of her.

After a long while, her pale red lips trembled slightly as she looked at the familiar and reassuring smile on Lu Jun's face.

His smile was like a clear sky after the clouds have cleared, carrying a sense of ease and confidence that no problem in the world could trap him.

This title, "teacher," is unique to him.

Unique and irreplaceable.

No matter how high he rises to or how devastating his power becomes, he will never forget that she was once his student and that she will always be the mentor he recognizes.

Faced with Lu Jun's call and his steady, mountain-like aura, Leng Yaozhu's tense heartstrings finally relaxed completely, as if a thousand-pound burden on her heart had been instantly removed.

The tough exterior that had been maintained quietly crumbled, revealing the softness and dependence within.

"Okay." She nodded gently, a genuine and relaxed smile curving her lips, her entire demeanor softening. "Then... I'll leave it to you."

It feels so good to have a strong and reliable man to rely on.

Lu Jun gave Leng Yaozhu a reassuring look, then turned to Leng Yulai beside him and gave her instructions:
“Yu Lai, take good care of your sister. Lord Harosa and I will now make a trip to the Qian Gu family.”

"Alright!" A glint of excitement and relief flashed in Leng Yulai's eyes as she vigorously swung her little fist. "Remember to give me a few more punches, and put in my share of the effort too!"

"Hehe, definitely."

After Lu Jun finished speaking, he and the Death Knight Halosa turned around and left the office.

Watching the two figures leave, Leng Yulai turned around and found her older sister still staring blankly at the now empty doorway, her eyes unfocused, as if her soul had flown away with them.

She couldn't help but reach out and wave her hand in front of Leng Yaozhu's eyes:
"Sis, they've already gone far away, why are you still looking? If you keep looking, your eyes will be glued to their backs."

Leng Yaozhu suddenly snapped back to her senses, and two blushes instantly appeared on her fair and pretty face, like plum blossoms falling on snow, adding to her beauty.

She looked away somewhat embarrassedly, then carefully examined her younger sister. She then realized that Leng Yulai's demeanor had changed significantly since her return. She was no longer the somewhat naive and inexperienced girl she remembered, but rather, like a fully ripe peach, she exuded a mature charm that was full, confident, and extremely attractive.

Her charm and allure were so captivating that even she, as the older sister, felt somewhat inferior.

"Yu Lai, you've changed so much since you came back."

Leng Yaozhu's tone carried a hint of genuine envy, as well as a subtle, almost imperceptible, desire to investigate.

"She's become even more beautiful and more feminine; even her older sister is a little smitten."

"Huh? What kind of change in demeanor?"

Leng Yulai didn't react for a moment, and blinked her beautiful eyes.

"She has become more charming and elegant."

Leng Yaozhu suddenly narrowed her eyes, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, and leaned closer, lowering her voice to say:
"Tell me, which guy... is secretly taking care of my dear sister?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Yulai was first taken aback. Then, those crazy and passionate scenes between her and Lu Jun on the giant ship during those two days of voyages, scenes that made her blush, uncontrollably flooded into her mind.

Her cheeks flushed bright red, like ripe tomatoes, and even her ears turned crimson. Her eyes darted around, and she dared not meet her sister's gaze.

"Sis... what nonsense are you talking about? I... I don't understand..."

She stammered her explanation, her voice barely audible and utterly unconvincing.

"Yes, I can't understand it."

Leng Yaozhu drawled out her words, looking at her with a deep, unsettling gaze that seemed to see right through her.

"My dear little sister has really grown up. She's become so independent and knows how to steal food. She doesn't know how to be considerate of her older sister at all. Luckily, I've always given her the best things first since she was little."

She sighed, feigning sorrow:

"Now look what's happened, even this... they're trying to beat their sister to it."

Leng Yulai: "..."

A fine layer of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

The pressure my sister is putting on me is terrifying.

……

Meanwhile, Lu Jun and Harosa had already left the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, their figures moving like lightning as they headed straight for the core settlement of the ancient family.

During the journey, Lu Jun asked:
"What is the overall situation of Douluo Star now?"

Harosa responded respectfully:
"Your Excellency, Douluo Star is still undergoing continuous evolution."

"However, the power originating from the God-King level was simply too immense, straining the plane itself to its limits. This caused the plane's ruler to fall into a deep slumber, needing time to slowly digest this power and drive the transformation of the entire planet."

"However, according to my perception, in a few months, the insurmountable barrier between level 99 and level 100 that has imprisoned Soul Masters for tens of thousands of years will be completely broken."

"The soul power level system will be revolutionized. Level 99 will no longer be the limit. Level 100, or even higher levels, will become possible."

He paused and added:

"Before this barrier completely disappears, some exceptionally talented individuals may be able to take advantage of the opportunity brought about by this planetary evolution to break through the quasi-god limit ahead of time and touch the threshold of level 100."

Lu Jun nodded slightly, not surprised by the result.

He pondered for a moment, then asked:
"Do you have a way to let me meet Huo Yuhao? I have some things I'd like to discuss with him in person." (End of Chapter)