Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

The aftershocks of the collision between the Dragon Devouring Cannon and the Bronze Purgatory surged and burned, with silver flames and azure fire rain painting a scene of apocalypse.

The Bronze Hellfire Dragon gritted its teeth, its ferocious dragon face even showing a hint of grievance. The mechanism of the Ultimate Gold was already extremely effective against it, but who would have thought that Lin Qing, that inhuman guy, was hiding the ability to become ethereal!

While the Golden Enticing Instrument nearly wiped out the Lin family back then, it did indeed allow Lin Qing to choose the best option among many choices, making it easy to outmaneuver a Soul Master/Soul Beast in their first battle and thus decide the outcome with a single blow.

With his elemental immunity to 80% of energy attacks, Lin Qing broke through the aftershocks of the explosion. Mechanical elements annihilated the flames like a raging tide, then gathered in his right hand and condensed into a sword.

The silver-white blade was long and sharp. Lin Qing subconsciously imitated the appearance of the gray longsword in his spiritual sea, the difference being that the sword in his hand was pure, ultimate gold.

The metal element is known throughout the continent for its sharpness, and its terrifying sharpness made the Bronze Hellfire Dragon shudder and let out a sharp roar.

Its wings flapped wildly, and the Bronze Hellfire Dragon completely lost its dragon pride. Its only thought was to climb higher and farther, to escape into the depths of the clouds, and to get away from the pursuit of that silver longsword.

As dusk settled and the wind howled, the dark blue dragon's body pierced through the fragmented clouds. The gale blew the crimson blood seeping from its wounds into a thin line, trailing behind it like a tattered banner.

The Bronze Hellfire Dragon firmly believed that this was the fastest flight it had ever experienced in its life, surpassing even the time it had secretly sneaked into the territory of the Hell Demon Dragon King that spring to witness the ferocious beast's magnificent beauty before covering its face and galloping wildly.

Despite Zi Ji standing there dumbfounded, she couldn't understand why the Bronze Hellfire Dragon hadn't come to pay respects to the ancestor or seek protection. Instead, it glanced at her soul beast form from afar and then ran away. What did this mean?

"null--"

The tail flame of the flying soul tool turned blazing white, and the output of soul power was instantly pushed to its limit. How could Lin Qing let go of his prey that he was determined to have? A silver light rushed forward at high speed, and the silhouette of the bronze hellfire dragon covered with bluish-black scales became clearer and clearer in his vision.

With a flash of sword light, a dragon wing was severed at the root, the cut as clean as tofu sliced ​​by a sharp knife.

When used in close combat, the ultimate gold is no less powerful than any top-tier weapon spirit on the continent. The Bronze Hellfire Dragon barely felt any pain. The sword was too fast; its nerves didn't have time to transmit pain signals to its brain before the dragon wings spun and detached from its body.

"Aww—"

The screams were deafening. The Bronze Hellfire Dragon's escape attempt failed due to the damage to its wings. Unable to maintain its balance, the dragon's body turned to the side, exposing its relatively soft belly.

"Elemental Convergence, Mechanical Force Cyclone Slash".

Lin Qing pronounced the end of the Bronze and Fire Dragons like the Grim Reaper. All the mechanical elements in the Steel Mechanical Domain gathered at one point, and a sharp, high-frequency sword cry resounded through the sky, compressing the sharpness of metal to its extreme.

The silver longsword sliced ​​diagonally across the side of the Bronze Hellfire Dragon. Faced with absolute attribute suppression, the Bronze Dragon Scales, which were strong enough to resist most attacks of the same level, were overwhelmed. The mechanical element did not need to prove itself with sparks flying; it simply slashed through everything in its path, nothing more.

Wherever the sword's edge touched, everything retreated, and flesh naturally spread out on both sides. The Bronze Hellfire Dragon only felt a sudden chill in a certain part of its lower abdomen. It lowered its head and saw the glaring cut that ran across half of its dragon body.

Blood rained down, and a heart-wrenching, desperate dragon roar instantly rose above the clanging sword. Two figures flashed past each other, the burning light in the dragon's eyes dimmed, and the mechanical elements transformed into a silver-white pincer, tightly gripping the body like a claw machine.

Lin Qing gazed at the devastated outer area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, while the three members of the Tang Clan looked up, their faces glowing with a red light.

Lin Qing exhaled a soft breath of white air, deactivated the Elemental Sword, and left the Star Dou Great Forest with the Bronze Hellfire Dragon, which was barely alive. He deliberately spared the soul beast's life, simply because he did not intend to absorb the soul ring in front of outsiders.

The Tang Clan master and his disciples looked at each other in astonishment. They had witnessed an extremely exciting life-or-death battle and were fully immersed in the perspective of the victor. They clenched their fists in excitement, and the flush on their faces lingered for a long time.

"Beibei, I suddenly want to learn about soul tools again!" Tang Ya said solemnly.

We're all human beings, with hands, feet, and brains, so why can't I learn it!

"Okay, I'll go with you." Beibei smiled and cheered.

"Ahhh, I let a top-tier Soul Master talent escape..." Tang Ya cried out in regret, her voice sharp and piercing. "If only I had been more enthusiastic just now! If I had recruited Lin Qing into the sect, the Tang Sect's revitalization would have been a certainty..."

"Try to look on the bright side. Even if the three of us tied up, we still couldn't beat him. If we say something wrong and anger him, the Tang Clan will be officially wiped out." Bei Bei revealed her cunning nature.

"……rational."

Two kinds of people can't sleep in the same bed. Tang Ya was successfully persuaded by her lover that the Tang Sect was in decline and that even a four-ring Soul Master was an insurmountable obstacle!

"Let's go, let's go! I've been so busy watching Lin Qing slay the dragon that I haven't even gotten my third spirit ring yet!"

Tang Ya grabbed Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao by the arm, and the three of them continued searching for the sect leader's third soul ring, taking advantage of the time before nightfall.

Huo Yuhao remained silent throughout, glancing one last time at the direction Lin Qing had disappeared.

The slaying of the Bronze Hellfire Dragon broadened the horizons of the fledgling youth. The seamless coordination of his soul skills and soul tools in battle truly planted a seed of soul mastery in Huo Yuhao's heart, making him even more eager for the bright life of enrolling in Shrek Academy.

"boom--"

Hundreds of meters outside the Star Dou Great Forest, the enormous dragon body crashed down with a thunderous roar. The immense recoil was like the last straw that broke the camel's back. A deep, dark light emanated from the Bronze Hellfire Dragon's body, and a jet-black, ten-thousand-year-old soul ring floated silently in the air.

For a lone wolf, life safety is paramount. Lin Qing did not rush to absorb the soul ring. First, he looked around and set up a ring of trigger-activated high-explosive soul guide bombs. Then, he sat cross-legged and mobilized his soul power to guide the Bronze Hellfire Dragon soul ring.

Ten-thousand-year soul rings and thousand-year soul rings are completely different concepts. Once a soul beast's cultivation breaks through ten thousand years, its resentment will be hidden in the soul ring after death. When the soul master absorbs it, it will launch a surprise attack. The soul master world calls this soul shock.

Under normal circumstances, only when a Soul Master breaks through level 50 in Soul Power, and both their physical and mental strength approach maturity, can they withstand the soul shock.

Some Soul Masters have attempted to break through their limits and absorb ten-thousand-year Soul Rings ahead of time, but most of them ended up exploding and dying. Those who were lucky enough to survive would have their mental sea collapse and become idiots for the rest of their lives.

Of course, if one's talent is exceptional enough, a Soul Master can also surpass the limits, such as Tang San, the Sea God ten thousand years ago, Mu En, the current Sea God Pavilion Master and Dragon God Douluo, and Lin Qing at this moment.

Whether it was because the Bronze Hellfire Dragon was violently subdued or not, Lin Qing did not feel the terrifying soul shock as described in the legends, and the fusion of the soul rings could be described as smooth.

Yellow, purple, purple, black.

Two and a half hours later, rings of light of various colors rose around Lin Qing's body, with the deep, ten-thousand-year soul ring at the end. Its aura was significantly higher than the previous three soul rings, demonstrating the powerful and domineering nature of the Bronze Hellfire Dragon.

Reflecting on the skills granted by the fourth soul ring, Lin Qing nodded slightly. The soul skills brought by the Bronze Hellfire Dragon were naturally excellent; no wonder dragon soul beasts had always been highly sought after by soul masters on the continent.

Feeling refreshed, Lin Qing stretched out a big yawn and performed his routine soul bone check as usual, still without any progress.

However, he did not show any disappointment. He calmly began to cut up the Bronze Hellfire Dragon. Dragon soul beasts are treasures from head to toe. Dragon teeth, dragon blood, dragon flesh, and dragon bones all have wonderful uses and can be sold for a considerable amount of gold soul coins.

After resting in the wild for a night, Lin Qing embarked on a long journey the next morning, flying to Shrek City. Before leaving, he reluctantly bid farewell to the Star Dou Great Forest, still harboring a strong obsession with the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

This time, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear got lucky, as the Bronze Hellfire Wyvern came knocking on its door first.

The mechanical element can absorb at least five more soul rings; he wants to entangle the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear like Sadako!

Little bear, I will definitely come back!

……

Shrek City is located on the Lima Plain, at the intersection of three kingdoms. It is famous for the existence of the continent's number one Soul Master Academy and has a permanent population of about five million. It is known as one of the five most prosperous super cities on the Douluo Continent, along with the capitals of the four great empires.

People can freely enter and exit through the city's south, west, and north gates, but the east gate is reserved for Shrek Academy.

More than 5,000 people gathered outside the East Gate, creating a bustling atmosphere. A large number of vendors had already set up numerous stalls at the city gate.

It's currently the annual enrollment season, and Shrek Academy is known as the No. 1 Academy in mainland China for its open day. Everywhere you look, you can see innocent young people coming to register, as well as parents accompanying their children to school.

One of the restrictions for admission to Shrek Academy is a recommendation letter from a major city, which is why 99% of the students in the academy are nobles from the Three Kingdoms.

To avoid being ridiculed, the nobles unanimously pulled out their most treasured clothes to adorn themselves; the men were handsome and extraordinary, the ladies were elegant and graceful, and the students were in their prime.

The new student registration office is located in a small white building. Five senior foreign language teachers are stationed in five classrooms to oversee the entrance examination for this year's students. It is expected that one thousand students will be enrolled and divided into ten classes on average.

Behind the desk in the central classroom stood a tall, middle-aged man with a dark, beardless face and a cold, unapproachable demeanor. A nameplate on his chest was engraved with his name and position.

Du Weilun, Director of Instruction for the Martial Soul Department of the Outer Academy.

An eight-ring Soul Douluo powerhouse, the third-ranking member of the Outer Academy's Martial Soul Department, second only to the Dean and Vice Dean in power. Despite his high position and authority, Du Weilun still insists on personally overseeing the admissions process for one room every year.

"Hello, Director Du."

The clear, melodious voice was like a spring breeze. Du Weilun looked up in response, and the silver-haired boy slowly walked into the classroom.

"A rather handsome young man. Let me see your letter of recommendation. Extend your left hand to test your bone age, and place your right hand on the soul power testing device."

Let me remind you, Shrek Academy only trains monsters, not ordinary people. You must be under twelve years old and have a soul power of level fifteen or above.

The tuition for one academic year at Shrek Academy's outer court is ten gold soul coins, excluding food expenses. Tuition is non-refundable if a student drops out mid-year. After passing the entrance exam and registering their identity, Shrek students receive a monthly salary of one gold soul coin from the three major empires.

Every year there are Pokémon that try to take advantage of the situation, but Duvelen would never be so swayed by the boy's stunning good looks as to make an exception for him.

"Director Du, I'm not here to register," Lin Qing said bluntly.

"Oh?"

"I'm looking for Lin Lan, an inner court disciple; she's my older sister."

……

Shrek Academy, Seagod Island.

The shimmering waters of Poseidon Lake reflect the rainbow colors of the sunlight streaming across its surface. The islands are peaceful and serene, as if no one lives there. Everything is so languid and tranquil, like a paradise on earth.

The pavilions and towers are hidden among the tall vegetation, beautiful and elegant. Ancient trees on both sides provide shade, vines hang down, moss covers the steps, and the air is filled with a light fragrance of ancient wood and flowers.

At the heart of Poseidon Island stands a three-story wooden building, its rustic wooden structure hinting at a sense of history and tranquility. Above the entrance on the first floor hangs a black plaque with three large, gilded characters signifying its identity.

Sea God Pavilion.

A graceful figure knelt on the bluestone ground in front of the pavilion.

The woman stood upright, her hands clasped on her thighs. Sunlight shone from behind her, enveloping her delicate body in a pale golden halo. In the backlight, her exquisitely beautiful face, like a poem or a painting, appeared faintly hazy, her long eyelashes closed, with a few tiny dewdrops hanging at the tips.

A gentle breeze rustled through the ancient trees of Poseidon Island, ruffling the long, black hair that reached her waist. The strands of hair rose and fell softly. The woman's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she opened her dark eyes, as deep and still as a pool, her voice as clear and melodious as a babbling brook:

"Director Du, why are you in such a hurry?"

The next second, Du Weiren appeared in front of the Sea God Pavilion, not at all surprised that the woman remained kneeling and motionless, yet she could see through his identity with a single sentence.

"Lin Lan's younger brother has come knocking on our door," Du Weilun said bitterly. "The outer court's arena urgently needs to replenish its soul beasts. Today, Elder Gong invited Dean Yan and Dean Cai to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to capture some. Since it concerns the inner court students, no outer court teacher can make the decision."

I led the child to a room next to the admissions office for a short rest, under the pretext of helping him call Lin Lan out. But the truth eventually came out, and I had no choice but to seek the advice of the elders at the Sea God Pavilion.

"Xiao Lan's younger brother, I remember his name is Lin Qing... She used to talk about him all the time, and whenever she mentioned her brother, Xiao Lan would have a proud smile." The woman bit her red lips lightly.

Du Weiren smiled wryly, looked at the lush golden tree, and said cautiously:

"Le Xuan, I heard from Dean Yan that since you recovered from your injuries and emerged from seclusion, you have knelt in front of the Sea God Pavilion for seven whole days. Is Elder Xuan still suffering from torment and pain, unwilling to forgive himself and leave the Golden Tree?"

"With fewer than a hundred inner disciples, the price of eight dead and four seriously injured was too heavy. Elder Xuan felt extremely guilty and insisted on never stepping out of the Sea God Pavilion again. His favorite wine and meat were delivered to his door by special people."

Upon hearing this, Du Weilen's expression twisted; Old Master Xuan's life was truly...

Zhang Lexuan sighed deeply, slowly straightening her body. The sudden weakness from recovering from her injuries and kneeling for seven days without food or water overwhelmed her, making her gentle and beautiful face appear sickly pale. However, she didn't seem to care and said softly but firmly:

"Director Du, there's no need to alarm the elders of the Sea God Pavilion about this matter."

I am the senior disciple of the inner court and a party involved in the Star Dou tragedy. I should bear this responsibility...