Douluo Continent: An Adventure Begins in Wuhun City

"Fengzhi, Rongrong is still too young. I think it would be better if..."

Just as Ning Fengzhi was secretly pleased, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, seeing Ning Rongrong's pitiful expression, like a frightened little animal, immediately had their old habits kick in and couldn't bear it, so they spoke up to persuade her.

“Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, Rongrong has been spoiled because we always give in to her. This time, we can’t let her have her way like before.”

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression turned serious, interrupting the two Douluo's conversation. Then, seeing Ning Rongrong's dejected and desperate expression, he looked at Gu Yuena, cupped his hands, and smiled.

"As long as Rongrong doesn't get hurt, I have no objection. I hope Miss Guyue will continue to help Rongrong with her training in the future."

Gu Yuena was somewhat surprised to hear this, but she didn't say anything more and just nodded lightly.

"By the way, Miss Gu Yue, I wonder what this is?"

With the topic of Ning Rongrong settled, Ning Fengzhi pointed to the chaotic, blurry area ahead and asked a question.

"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics of the commotion Chen Yao caused."

Gu Yuena shook her head, but a strange light flashed in her eyes as she stared ahead, because she could actually smell a familiar scent in the rising aura ahead.

"Oh? Brother Chen?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's face flashed with a strange expression. Together with the two Douluo, he focused his gaze on the area in front of him, wondering what Chen Yao was doing that had caused such a terrifying commotion.

"Boom!"

Ahead, a series of violent roars resounded, and several raging energies intertwined wildly, creating a chaotic and violent scene that made Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo secretly alarmed.

"Touch! Touch!"

The rampant energy didn't last long. Suddenly, a heavy, stomping sound, like that of a giant, rang out. Then, a tall, illusory figure, as large as a small mountain, slowly emerged from the dark and unclear area.

As the footsteps drew closer, the tall figure became completely clear in everyone's eyes.

Ahead, a colossal dragon blotted out the sky, its entire body covered in dark scales that gleamed with an eerie light, exuding a chilling and deathly aura.

Its limbs are strong and robust, like ancient trees reaching for the sky, connecting to the earth, solid and stable.

Behind it, the tail, resembling a giant black python, swayed casually, stirring up a large patch of wet mud on the ground. Amidst the flying dust, a deep crater was left behind.

On its belly, there are three long necks, and above them are three huge and ferocious dragon heads. On the left and right sides, there are two pairs of pupils, one blue and one red, representing the continuous generation of some kind of extreme ice and fire power. The middle dragon head has a pair of vertical pupils that shine with golden light. In its majesty, it also contains a terrifying energy that makes people's hearts tremble!

"Roar!"

Just as Ning Fengzhi and the others were deeply shocked by the enormous creature in front of them, the dragon suddenly raised its body, stood on two legs, and raised its three heads to the sky, letting out a dragon roar. The wind swirled around Zhongshan Mountain and swept through the valleys. A huge pressure swept over the surrounding flowers, grasses and trees, and at this moment, they were all completely bent over.

As the dragon roared, its jet-black wings spread out completely, blotting out the sky and covering the entire mountain. A sense of despair and deathly silence howled out, making everyone feel as if a nightmare had descended upon them, and their hearts were filled with immense oppression.

However, just as the group was lost in thought, the dragon shadow fell silent again.

"Hey, what's that?"

Although the dragon's aura was terrifying, causing Sword Douluo to lose his composure for a moment, his powerful focus on swordsmanship allowed him to quickly regain his senses. His keen perception allowed him to discover that atop the dragon's head in the middle, there was a slightly thin figure!

"Brother Chen?"

Following Sword Douluo's guidance, Ning Fengzhi also sensed something and spoke up with some uncertainty.

"Hehe, Brother Ning, I apologize. I was just testing out a soul skill, but I didn't expect it to cause such a commotion."

Chen Yao's hearty laughter echoed in the sky, and then, before everyone's eyes, the figure on the dragon's head leaped forward and landed steadily on the ground, appearing in front of everyone.

"Brother Chen, is this your soul skill?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi found it hard to believe. Pointing to the giant dragon in front of him, which already possessed the imposing presence of a 100,000-year-old soul beast, he asked a question.

Chen Yao chuckled and nodded, then turned around and looked at the tall dragon shadow, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

The soul rings formed by the three evil wyverns back then were extremely special. Chen Yao noticed this and unhesitatingly invested the divine spark of the Ice and Fire Dragon King into it. He then introduced Luo Sanpao, who had undergone extreme transformation after being corrupted by darkness, from Yu Xiaogang into the soul rings that were still forming.

The Ice Dragon King's divine essence completely lured out the Holy Dragon Bloodline within Luo Sanpao's body, causing it to undergo a transformation.

In this way, the three powerful dragon forces merged with the soul ring.

After several years of gestation, it finally transformed into this extremely special life force.

That is Chen Yao's sixth spirit ring, the Three Saints Nightmare Dragon, an extremely special life form that is somewhere between a martial spirit, a spirit ring, and a spirit beast.

Possessing soul power independent of Chen Yao, it was just born from the soul ring and is comparable to a 100,000-year-old soul beast. As Chen Yao's strength increases, it can continue to grow. Because it is attached to the soul ring, it is not a complete life and is completely free from the life constraints and tribulations of soul beasts.

As long as Chen Yao lives, the Nightmare Dragon will live on forever.

Furthermore, because Luo Sanpao was previously in his Martial Soul form, this Nightmare Dragon also possesses some of the characteristics of a Martial Soul.

It can even achieve a form similar to spirit possession, allowing Chen Yao's spirit power to overlap with the Nightmare Dragon's spirit power.

With these two factors combined, Chen Yao, who was only level 75 at the time, already had the ability to easily contend with a Title Douluo powerhouse.

Moreover, given his current sensitive status, he cannot readily use his Dark Martial Soul. He can use the Nightmare Dragon as his Martial Soul to fight others without any worries.

However, this soul skill has a flaw. The Nightmare Dragon does not have independent intelligence and is completely under Chen Yao's control. When it exists outside Chen Yao in the form of the Nightmare Dragon, Chen Yao needs to divide his attention to control it. Therefore, at this moment, Chen Yao's vision is almost split into two screens, one is his own perspective and the other is the Nightmare Dragon's perspective, which makes him a little dizzy for a moment.

Chen Yao found it difficult to adapt in a short time, so he put away the Nightmare Dragon. Just as he was thinking about how to train himself to control the Nightmare Dragon with his split spirit until he could do it as easily as using his own arm, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him. He remembered something and looked sharply at Ning Fengzhi beside him.

"Sect Leader Ning, I have a favor to ask. I've heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a secret technique called the Distraction Control Technique. I wonder if I could borrow it?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 168 Gu Yuena's Strangeness

"Brother Chen, do you need a distraction control method?"

Ning Fengzhi was taken aback upon hearing this, then a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. He was just worried about how to make Chen Yao, this super potential stock, owe him a big favor, but he didn't expect it to come to him like this.

However, just as he was about to agree, he suddenly remembered something and said apologetically.

“Brother Chen has done a great favor for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. This Distraction Control Technique is useful to Brother Chen, so I will naturally not be stingy with it. However, it is a pity that this Distraction Control Technique is a secret technique of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, passed down orally from one sect leader to another. I am currently busy with official duties and am afraid that I will not be able to instruct Brother Chen. How about letting Rongrong teach you how to do it?”

Although Rongrong is still young, she has already mastered the three-aperture control of the Mind Control Technique and is beginning to learn the four-aperture Constant Mind. Guiding Brother Chen into the beginning will not be a problem. After I finish my work in a while, I will explain the later stages to Brother Chen in detail. What do you think, Brother Chen?

"Rongrong?"

When Chen Yao heard Ning Fengzhi's previous words, he thought that Ning Fengzhi was reluctant to part with the plant and wanted to delay. He was about to take out the root of the Qiluo Tulip to exchange for it. After all, compared to learning the Distraction Control Technique, quickly mastering the Nightmare Dragon, and obtaining the strength of a Title Douluo, the root was secondary.

Ning Fengzhi's next words surprised him slightly, but he quickly realized what Ning Fengzhi was planning.

It's simply about getting Ning Rongrong to have a great relationship with him so that he can fully embark on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's journey.

But Chen Yao didn't care. Personal relationships are subjective; some people value them highly, but others...

He chuckled inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged, maintaining a friendly smile.

"Since Brother Ning is so generous as to teach me the secret method, how could I dare to ask for more?"

As he spoke, Chen Yao turned his head slightly and looked at Ning Rongrong, who was still looking a little confused. He reached out and rubbed her little head.

"I believe Rongrong will become a good teacher."

"Huh? Me? Teacher?"

It was only at this moment that Ning Rongrong realized what was happening, pointing to herself with disbelief on her face.

But nobody paid him any attention.

"Haha, that's perfect, everyone's happy now. We won't disturb your cultivation any longer, Brother Chen. Remember to come to the front hall for dinner when it's time."

With that, he left with the two Douluo.

The Sword Douluo, who was walking behind Ning Fengzhi, couldn't help but turn around and look at Ning Rongrong. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke to Ning Fengzhi.

"Fengzhi, why are you so at ease letting Rongrong come into contact with Chen Yao? Aren't you afraid?"

Although Sword Douluo didn't say the second half of his sentence, both Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo understood what he meant.

When they first met Chen Yao, he was accompanied by three stunningly beautiful women.

Anyone with eyes can see that Chen Yao's relationship with those three women is unusual.

To put it nicely, Chen Yao is a charming and debonair man; but to put it bluntly, he's a scumbag.

Although he possesses terrifying talent and formidable strength, it might not be a good thing if he were to develop any romantic feelings for Ning Rongrong.

"Uncle Jian, don't worry. Brother Chen is surrounded by beautiful women and is also Rongrong's godfather. He won't disregard ethics and have designs on such a child. After a while, once Rongrong and Brother Chen get along well, I will let Rongrong go out and gain some experience. This will not only prevent them from getting too entangled, but also let Rongrong see the outside world and broaden her horizons. She can't truly grow up if she's always under the protection of the sect."

Ning Fengzhi's words carried a certain certainty, clearly indicating that he already had a clear plan for Ning Rongrong.

Upon hearing this, Bone Douluo was slightly taken aback. After pondering for a moment, a look of agreement flashed across his face, and he said nothing more.

"I've noticed something strange about your conversation with Ning Fengzhi. Why is that?"

Gu Yuena walked to Chen Yao's side, looked at the three figures gradually disappearing, and asked with a slight frown.

"You're too naive. I don't know how to explain this to you. Just keep getting to know people and learn gradually."

Chen Yao shook his head and patted Gu Yuena on the shoulder.

However, this explanation did not satisfy Gu Yuena; instead, her brows furrowed even more.

Can I take that you're saying I'm stupid?

"Just keep the general meaning to yourself; don't say it out loud, or it will hurt feelings."

Hearing Chen Yao's words, Gu Yuena felt a little annoyed and couldn't help but scold him.

"You...you're so bold!"

However, Chen Yao shrugged indifferently.

"If I weren't bold, how would you have gotten to know me?"

If he hadn't had the guts to threaten Bibi Dong back then, he would have fled in panic the next night, and none of these things would have happened.

For a moment, Gu Yuena's face turned red with anger, and her breathing became heavy.

Although she has had a difficult time these past years, tormented by the wounds that gnaw at her like leeches, at least all the creatures that see her are respectful and cautious, afraid that they might do something wrong and anger her, only to have a loud dragon claw come down.

But at this moment, Chen Yao was being so presumptuous, and she didn't have any good solutions. After all, she needed his help, and even the future hopes of her soul beasts rested on him. Gu Yuena was at a loss for what to do, feeling both angry and anxious.

However, Chen Yao did not restrain himself because of Gu Yuena's angry expression. Instead, he showed a look of surprise and said.

"I thought you'd gone crazy from sleeping all these years, that you only had one expression, always cold and expressionless. I never expected you could get angry?"

As he spoke, Chen Yao subconsciously reached out his lecherous hand and gently pinched Gu Yuena's delicate cheeks, which were flushed red like ripe apples and looked exceptionally tempting.

Upon feeling the touch on her face, Gu Yuena froze, and a brief blankness appeared in her mind.

When Chen Yao saw Gu Yuena's expression, he suddenly realized that the woman standing in front of him was not one of his women.