Douluo Continent: You become gods, I become immortals

Chapter 41 Betting on the future!

"A bet?! What kind of bet?!"

A hint of surprise flashed in the Ice Dragon King's eyes, which were as cold as ancient glaciers. The massive dragon head turned slightly and locked onto Zhang Qingxuan.

Even the Fire Dragon King, whose body was surging with molten lava-like heat, temporarily restrained his raging dragon might, clearly showing great interest in this sudden "bet".

Zhang Qingxuan met the gazes of the two giants with a calm smile, his voice clear yet resolute: "It's very simple. You must deliver on all the benefits you previously promised—natural treasures, cultivation resources, and more."

"When my cultivation reaches the pinnacle and I am able to roam the continent freely, I will personally lead you to see the Silver Dragon King."

He paused, and the light seemed to pierce through the void, pointing directly to the core secrets of the Soul Beast race.

"Let's see for ourselves whether this Lord of Soul Beasts has been biding his time, lurking in the abyss, accumulating the power to overthrow the continent; or—after the battle in the God Realm, has he already become a wounded beast, barely clinging to life somewhere!"

Zhang Qingxuan paused, then continued, "If she truly is as you wish, unharmed and secretly plotting her revenge, then you have won! I, Zhang Qingxuan, swear on my martial spirit that I will do everything in my power to help the Soul Beast race regain its strength!"

Zhang Qingxuan's words were full of temptation, directly striking at the deepest desires of the two Dragon Kings.

Upon hearing this, the Fire Dragon King's whiskers trembled violently, and he couldn't help but ask in a gruff voice, "Hmph! Arrogant brat! If the Silver Dragon King was truly seriously injured and had done nothing but recuperate all these years, what then?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingxuan's laughter grew even louder, but a cold glint of mockery flashed in his eyes: "Then consider it a loss for you, and a win for me. As a wager, from this day forward, you two Dragon Kings, along with all the resources here, will be under my command, serving me faithfully!"

These words were tantamount to betting the fate of the entire soul beast race on the gambling table, and even using the dignity of the two dragon kings as chips.

However, in this desperate situation, it was the only piece of driftwood they could grab onto.

The Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King exchanged a glance, both seeing a desperate, all-or-nothing resolve in their eyes. Without further hesitation, two deafening roars rang out simultaneously, and the two dragon kings declared in unison, "We'll gamble!"

Seeing that the two dragon kings had already fallen into the trap, Zhang Qingxuan sneered inwardly: "How naive. The Silver Dragon King is currently hiding deep within the Lake of Life, hibernating along with several ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest. How can I possibly lose?"

Zhang Qingxuan knew perfectly well that the Silver Dragon King was in a miserable state, and had lost all of its former Dragon God's might.

This bet was extremely unfair from the very beginning.

The oath was made, and the soul bore witness. Three invisible forces of contract intertwined and collided in the void before dissipating into nothingness.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony." Zhang Qingxuan stopped talking and turned his gaze to the two primordial sources that were radiating extreme ice and fire energy.

"I'll accept this source of ice and fire!"

"Take it!" The Ice Dragon King raised his hand and waved it lightly. The two orbs of primal power that drove countless powerful people crazy slowly floated towards Zhang Qingxuan. At this moment, she actually felt a trace of anticipation.

Zhang Qingxuan took a deep breath, and the internal energy cultivation technique suddenly began to circulate.

A dazzling Yin-Yang symbol appeared overhead, with black and white energy flowing endlessly, as if returning heaven and earth to chaos. At the same time, an ancient longsword—the Green Leaf Sword—sounded as it pierced the sky with a chilling sword intent.

"Hmm?" The Fire Dragon King was slightly taken aback, looking at the two things with some curiosity.

"What grade are these two little things? They were the ones that blocked my dragon soul power just now? They actually possess such power!"

The Ice Dragon King also stared intently, but found that he could not see through the depth of these two martial souls at all. He only felt that they contained some kind of profound truth, which made him feel uneasy.

"Don't underestimate him. Did you notice that—peeping sensation—when he swore an oath with his soul?" she whispered, then seemed to sense something and suddenly looked at the Fire Dragon King.

The Fire Dragon King's expression instantly turned solemn. He lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "It's more than just spying—it's the illusion of being watched by a higher-dimensional being! It's as if we could be reduced to ashes with just a thought from them."

An unprecedented look of horror flashed in the Ice Dragon King's eyes. She remembered that moment—a terrifying will that surpassed even the Dragon God swept over her like it was looking down on an ant, making even her soul tremble.

"That's right, far beyond the Dragon God's reach. I even suspect that if that being were to make a move, the Dragon God could be annihilated in an instant."

Thinking of this, when the two Dragon Kings looked at Zhang Qingxuan again, their gazes were completely different, filled with deep fear and inquiry.

Who are you?!

While they were experiencing emotional turmoil, Zhang Qingxuan had already devoted himself to absorbing the nutrients.

Even before setting off for the Yin-Yang Yin-Yang Eye, Zhang Qingxuan had already deduced the method of core condensation based on his previous life's Golden Core Dao and Soul Core theory, using the power of the Yin-Yang Yin-Yang Diagram.

Now, at the core of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, the most extreme primal power in the world has transformed into a torrent, surging wildly into his body.

This energy, which would make even a titled Douluo pale in comparison, has now become a catalyst for the formation of a soul core.

The clash between ice and fire, the cycle of destruction and rebirth, caused a qualitative change in the soul power within Zhang Qingxuan's body.

The phantom images of the two soul cores gradually became clear as the Yin and Yang energies circulated, and under the tempering of the ice and fire origins, they rapidly condensed and stabilized at an unprecedented speed.

Soon, a soul core surrounded by Yin-Yang power and a soul core surrounded by thunder power began to take shape within his body. The vast primordial power surged in like a river flowing into the sea, building two indestructible energy fortresses within his dantian.

Yin-Yang Soul Core! Thunder Soul Core!

At the same time, on the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom were so excited that their branches and leaves trembled wildly, and their leaves shimmered with waves of light.

"Hahaha! Master really succeeded! I can no longer feel the erosion of my source, that feeling of being hollowed out is gone!"

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"Yes! And I can feel those two wisps of essence weakening. We don't have to die; we can even use this opportunity to be reborn!"

They were both very happy, because if they could live, who would want to wait to die in despair?

The white dragon circled anxiously nearby, its claws scratching the ground restlessly: "How is my master? What is his condition?"

Is there any danger?

"Relax!" the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass said confidently, its leaves pointing downwards towards the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire: "Master is refining the essence of ice and fire!"

Liehuo Xingjiao also chimed in, "That's right, that's right! Once Master finishes absorbing it, it will naturally emerge, and its strength will probably increase greatly then!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Long breathed a sigh of relief. He stared intently at the area below the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, his heart filled with both worry and an irrepressible sense of anticipation.