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

Di Yue could clearly sense the groans of every inch of soil beneath her feet, the pain of every crack, and the faint, almost pleasurable tremors they emitted after being nourished by power.

This feeling of being connected to the entire planet, of resonating with it on the same frequency... was unfamiliar, yet strangely reassuring.

And the aura emanating from her was still rising.

The barrier of a first-level deity's realm was easily breached, like a thin sheet of paper.

The divine light was contained within, and the divine essence solidified naturally. The entire process was incredibly smooth, far more peaceful and solid than when Emperor Xu Tian absorbed the flood of dimensional power.

It was as if this power was not from outside, but rather a part of her very life essence, now simply awakening.

Emperor Xu Tian watched this scene, his gaze unfathomable. He remained silent for a moment, then turned to Lu Jun:
"...Next, I'm going back to Mingdu."

The voice returned to its usual calm and detachment, as if the momentary dejection and obsession just now were merely an illusion.

"The aftermath of this battle needs to be quelled, the subsequent impact needs to be dealt with, and we also need to give an explanation to the soldiers."

He paused, then looked at Lu Jun:
"Will you come with me, publicly declare your stance, and participate in political discussions, or...?"

Lu Jun stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.

"I have other important matters to attend to." He raised his eyes, a cold glint in them. "This matter has been a hidden worry of mine. If it weren't for your stirring up of the storm and allowing me to see some of the details, it might have been delayed even further."

He suddenly remembered something and turned his gaze to Wu Siduo and the other two:
"By the way, how did you find us? Didn't I tell you to wait in the safe area?"

When Wu Siduo was called upon, she instinctively straightened her back, her long hair swaying gently. She glanced at Di Yue beside her, then quickly looked at Di Tian before speaking:

"I...I went to the Xu family mansion and rescued Sister Di Yue."

She spoke of it casually, but Lu Jun could imagine how dangerous the operation must have been.

Although Emperor Xu Tian came to fight in person, how could his Ming capital, which he had built up over ten thousand years, not be heavily fortified?
The Imperial Guard, the Soul Guidance Array, hidden masters... there must be quite a few.

"Just as you went in to deal with them, there was indeed a commotion inside the mansion."

Wu Siduo added calmly.

"Oh, Senior Di Tian also lent a helping hand."

Upon hearing this, Di Tian nodded slightly.

He raised his well-defined hand, gently stroked his chin, and looked at Wu Siduo with his eyes. A faint hint of admiration appeared on his usually cold face.

"A remarkable young girl. Despite her young age, her cultivation has already reached the Limit Douluo level. What's even more commendable is her courage and resourcefulness. She was able to precisely break through the encirclement of the chaotic army, find her target, and escape the predicament."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over Xu Tiandi intentionally or unintentionally, a barely perceptible hint of provocation flashing in his pupils, as if to say: Look, your carefully laid defenses are nothing more than this.

Emperor Xu Tian seemed not to see it and was too lazy to pay attention to the provocation.

He simply looked at Lu Jun and nodded:
"In that case, do as you please. If you need anything, use this to contact me."

Before he finished speaking, a dark silver streak flew out from his sleeve and landed steadily in Lu Jun's palm.

It was a communicator with an ancient design and intricate soul-guiding patterns engraved on its surface. It was slightly cool to the touch and contained spatial fluctuations.

Before Lu Jun could respond, the space around Xu Tiandi slightly distorted, and his figure faded away like a reflection in water, disappearing without a trace.

Only his last words, "I'm gone," lingered in the wind as life gradually returned.

Lu Jun weighed the communicator in his hand and put it in his pocket.

He then raised his hand, bent his knuckles, and tapped Wu Siduo's smooth forehead lightly.

"Boom."

A crisp sound.

"...Didn't I tell you not to follow me?"

Lu Jun raised an eyebrow, his tone unreadable, neither blaming nor helpless. Wu Siduo covered her forehead, blinked her beautiful eyes twice, and quickly put on a fawning smile, trying to "get away with it by being cute."

“…Hey.”

Looking at her like this, Lu Jun finally sighed and shook his head.

"That's all."

He turned and looked toward Mingdu, his eyes growing cold.

"Let's go back to Mingdu first. There's a big problem, and it's time to deal with it completely."

……

Mingdu, on the outskirts of the city, is a detached villa nestled among lush green trees.

Its exterior is elegant and understated, but its interior is surprisingly spacious and unique.

Lu Jun pushed open the door, followed by Wu Siduo, Di Yue who was still somewhat lost in thought, and Di Tian whose expression had returned to its cold and stern state.

The entryway is warmly lit, and a faint aroma of tea wafts through the air.

A slender figure leaned against the living room door, her silver hair flowing like moonlight, her purple eyes like stars in a deep pool—it was Gu Yuena.

She crossed her arms, a half-smile playing on her lips, her gaze sweeping over the group, lingering for a moment on Di Yue, who exuded a powerful aura yet looked utterly bewildered.

"You're back?" Her voice was clear and cool, with a hint of languor. "Looks like the commotion outside has come to a successful end?"

"My lord." Di Tian bowed slightly, his posture still respectful, but when he looked at Gu Yuena's quiet demeanor, which resembled that of a domestic lady, a faint trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

“Di Tian.” Gu Yuena approached slowly, her purple eyes scrutinizing the loyal servant who had followed her for hundreds of thousands of years. Her tone was a mix of teasing and seriousness. “The cultivation restrictions on Douluo Star no longer apply to you. Don’t waste the foundation you’ve accumulated over eight hundred thousand years.”

She lightly touched the ground with her fingertip, and a faint silver light entered Di Tian's brow.

"You are the Dragon King I value most. Facing the pressure from the human Soul Guidance Legion, choosing to endure is certainly for the greater good, but..."

She tilted her head, a sly smile on her face.

"It's time to show some of the spirit of a direct descendant of the Dragon God."

Di Tian: "..."

He accepted his master's teachings with a blank expression, though it was impossible to know what turmoil was churning within him; it was just that the chill around him seemed to have dropped a few degrees.

Gu Yuena didn't delve into it further, turning her gaze to Di Yue, a hint of surprise flashing in her purple eyes.

"But it's Xiao Yue'er..."

She looked Di Yue up and down, observing the earth-gold aura around him that was not yet fully contained and subtly resonated with the heavens and earth.

"He went out and came back as a first-level god? And he was even blessed by the plane... I'm envious of this opportunity."

Di Yue finally recovered slightly from the shock of the plane's master. Upon hearing Gu Yuena's words, her crimson eyes immediately turned to Lu Jun, the resentment in her eyes almost solidifying.

She stepped forward, reached out and precisely pinched the soft flesh of Lu Jun's waist, twisting it forcefully.

"This must be your doing! Right!" she gritted her teeth, her little face puffed up like a steamed bun. "I knew it! Now look what's happened, I have to manage the whole planet! It's all your fault!"

Lu Jun gasped as she pinched him, and quickly grabbed her mischievous hand:
"My little ancestor, it really wasn't me. I swear to God, the Lord of this plane chose you himself, what does it have to do with me?"

Di Yue was sullen, but still very unwilling, and said:
"Forget it, it's all my fault. Honestly, why did Emperor Xu have to ask me to leave? ...Once I left, I became the ruler of this plane..."

"Isn't being the ruler of a plane good enough?" Lu Jun chuckled, joking with her.

"Not good at all! I just want to be a happy and carefree little mythical beast!" (End of Chapter)