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

Lu Jun calmly looked at the passionate crowd before him, but his heart remained as still as a frozen lake.

The three-year period is like a sword hanging over our heads.

All of what he did—sharing his insights, popularizing battle armor, and guiding resources—was simply to lay a solid foundation and ignite the spark.

The real test is yet to come.

What he wanted to convey was not only knowledge and equipment, but also a flame of belief that could unite people in adversity, fight, and survive.

The meeting continued for some time, with further detailed discussions and assignment of responsibilities for each plan.

Finally, Emperor Xu, in an unquestionable tone, adjourned the meeting and issued another stern warning:
"All plans shall be launched immediately. The responsibilities of each department must be fulfilled. At this critical juncture for the survival of the continent, if any person or force dares to outwardly comply but inwardly defy, delay, embezzle, or enrich themselves for personal gain... do not blame me, Emperor Xu, for treating them as traitors and punishing them without mercy!"

A chilling killing intent accompanied by divine pressure flashed by, sending a shiver down everyone's spine and completely extinguishing any ulterior motives.

"Don't dare!"

"I obey the Speaker's order!"

The crowd solemnly acknowledged the order, bowed, and left the council chamber.

Everyone was walking hurriedly, their faces solemn and urgent, for they carried the heavy responsibility of ensuring the survival of civilization.

Lu Junye, along with Di Yue and Wu Siduo, walked out of the building that symbolized the highest power of the Federation.

It was nearly dusk outside, and the afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm golden glow on the cold buildings.

The cool evening breeze dispelled the slightly suffocating air in the hall.

"Well done."

Lu Jun turned his head to look at the blonde, red-eyed girl beside him, a rare, faint smile appearing in his eyes, his tone teasing:

"Our Lord of the Plane is finally showing some signs of dominance today, instead of just being a cute mascot who only eats bamboo."

"Who's eating bamboo?! I'm a carnivore, I don't eat vegetables!"

Di Yue immediately puffed out her cheeks, her crimson eyes widened, and the solemn and controlling aura she had displayed in the hall vanished instantly, transforming her back into the lively and vibrant young girl.

Her shoulders slumped, revealing a distressed expression:

"Furthermore, when the ruler of a plane dies from exhaustion, having to perceive so many things and process so much information without making mistakes... I feel that I haven't even mastered 10% of the powers I currently possess!"

She counted on her fingers and complained:
"Moreover, despite possessing the divine power of a first-level god, his fighting skills haven't improved much... He feels like an enlarged version of... a glowing vase, no, a mascot!"

Seeing this, Wu Siduo couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out and took Di Yue's arm, patted it gently, and softly comforted her:

"Take it slow, Sister Yue. You're our backbone now; all our resources depend on you."

Di Yue snorted, feeling the warmth from Wu Siduo's arm, and her mood improved slightly.

She turned her head and looked at her friend beside her.

Today, Wu Siduo wore a form-fitting black outfit that perfectly accentuated her tall, slender, and curvaceous figure, exuding both strength and feminine grace.

Her long, reddish-brown hair was neatly tied into a high ponytail, swaying gently with her movements, which made her cool and exquisite face even more dashing and heroic.

Di Yue blinked her crimson eyes and couldn't help but blurt out:

"Little Duo'er, with your outfit and that expression, you look like a professional bodyguard, and a really good one at that!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Siduo deliberately put on a stern face, adopting a solemn guard-like posture, but the smile in her eyes betrayed her:
"I am exactly that, aren't I? Your bodyguard, Lu Jun's assistant, and errand boy... multi-functional, useful and inexpensive." "Pfft..."

Di Yue was amused by her, and her slight gloom vanished instantly. She took Wu Siduo's arm and laughed.

Two girls, with vastly different styles yet equally outstanding, laughed and joked together. Their clear laughter carried on the evening breeze, adding a rare touch of vibrancy and warmth to this somber and dreary day.

Lu Jun was completely ignored in the background, as if he had become a mere backdrop:
"..."

He silently looked up at the setting sun on the horizon, then glanced at the two figures ahead, chatting and laughing to themselves as they walked further and further away. His lips twitched almost imperceptibly, but in the end, he could only shake his head and follow them.

"Don't forget the important matter, Di Yue."

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the girl's ears in front of him:

"You also need to come to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. I will give you a separate course on how to more precisely control and utilize dimensional powers."

"I know, I know~"

Di Yue didn't turn her head, but simply raised her free hand, waved it casually, and replied in a drawn-out tone.

She was tilting her head and telling Wu Siduo something funny when they both burst into laughter.

After laughing a few times, Di Yue seemed to remember something, stopped and turned around.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell perfectly on her long golden hair and crimson eyes, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

She made a face at Lu Jun, her tone playful:

"Professor Lu, please go ahead and do your work~ I promise I'll be there on time when you start your class, I won't be late at all! Professor~"

The last "teacher" was drawn out softly and long, with a clear hint of mockery.

Lu Jun: "..."

He looked at Di Yue's behavior—clearly agreeing but showing no student's self-awareness—and Wu Siduo's suppressed laughter beside her, and was momentarily speechless. In the end, he could only wave his hand, indicating that they should do as they pleased.

Watching the two girls turn the corner and disappear into the bustling crowd and the rising neon lights, Lu Jun stood still for a moment.

The evening breeze ruffled his snow-white robes, and the scabbard of the Ice Abyss Sword at his waist reflected the last rays of sunlight from the city, gleaming with a cool luster.

He still has a lot to do.

The four-character battle armor for our partners must be implemented as soon as possible.

In this upcoming interdimensional war, every top-tier combatant is crucial, and a tailor-made, perfectly fitting four-word battle armor is enough to elevate their survivability and destructive power to a whole new level.

In addition, he also had to meet someone.

A teacher he hadn't seen in a long time, yet who had a profound influence on him.

That teacher, it seems, has completely buried himself in that world filled with the roar of metal and blazing flames since he became a master craftsman, almost cutting himself off from the outside world and immersing himself wholeheartedly in the ultimate forging path he has pursued all his life.

That pure and extreme focus and passion sometimes makes Lu Jun feel a little ashamed when he thinks back on it.

Once his mind was made up, Lu Jun did not linger.

With a light touch of his toes on the ground, his figure transformed into an ice-blue streak that almost blended into the twilight, silently soaring into the sky, sweeping past the densely packed buildings of Mingdu, and shooting swiftly northward.

His target is Heaven Dou City. (End of Chapter)