Douluo Dragon King: Doumu's Blessing, I Am the Star Lord

Long Yeyue's expression hardened, not daring to be careless in the slightest. The Radiant Holy Dragon Martial Soul instantly possessed her, and nine spirit rings—seven black and two red—appeared neatly. As the spirit rings swirled, terrifying power of light and darkness swept across the entire area. "Seventh Spirit Skill, True Spirit Body!"

In an instant, white light surged, and Long Yeyue's body swelled, transforming into a platinum dragon a hundred meters long. Its scales shone brightly, and its wings spread out to blot out the sky. In haste, it condensed a thick barrier of light and darkness, attempting to withstand this earth-shattering attack.

But all of this was in vain. The Coiling Dragon Staff, carrying the purifying power of the Evil-Slaying Dragon, broke through the barrier of light and darkness without any hindrance and slammed into the body of the platinum dragon. "Boom—" With a loud bang, the platinum dragon let out a mournful roar and was forcefully smashed off the clouds by the giant staff, crashing heavily onto the open ground far away from the Spirit Pagoda, with dust billowing everywhere.

Above the sky, Qian Gu Die Ting held a coiled dragon staff, his clothes fluttering, his white hair rustling in the wind, and nine blood-red soul rings slowly rotating beneath his feet, enough to make the entire continent tremble.

He looked down at the disheveled Long Yeyue, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Long Yeyue, I spared your memory back then out of respect for Tianjuan, but I never expected you to deliver yourself to my doorstep today."

Long Yeyue, who had been knocked down, struggled to her feet. Her hair was disheveled and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, but her pride remained undiminished. Her eyes widened in anger: "You let your grandson disrupt Shrek's honor and insult my Shrek students! You can't control your own people, so I'll teach them a lesson for you!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Gu Die Ting sighed helplessly—indeed, there was no reasoning with this madwoman. He said no more, and with a flick of his wrist, the Panlong Staff, carrying immense force, slammed Long Ye Yue into the sky, his voice resounding through the heavens: "Since that's the case, let's fight in the sky, lest we destroy the foundation of my Spirit Pagoda!"

Below, Qian Gu Dongfeng stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, calmly watching the fierce battle in the sky. His aura was steady, as if he had already anticipated all of this.

Just then, several powerful auras suddenly approached. Qian Gu Dongfeng's expression changed drastically. He instantly composed himself, flashed, and blocked the main gate of the Spirit Transmission Tower. He looked solemnly at the several figures flying from afar.

"Yunming, are you making such a big fuss to start a war with the Spirit Pagoda?" Qian Gu Dongfeng's voice was icy, and his soul power had already reached its peak. The experts of the Spirit Pagoda were also on guard, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Yun Ming's gaze swept past Qian Gu Dong Feng, landing on the figures locked in fierce battle in the sky. He then noticed the bloodstains remaining on the plaza below. His face darkened horribly, and a white-infused spear—the Sky-Supporting Divine Spear—instantly appeared in his hand. The spearhead pointed diagonally at the ground, and his tone was icy yet restrained: "Qian Gu Dong Feng, I have come today only to save my master's wife. Make way."

Seeing that Qian Gu Dong Feng remained unmoved, Yun Ming's eyes grew even colder. He straightened his wrist, and the Sky-Piercing Divine Spear, with a sharp whistling sound that tore through space, pierced straight at Qian Gu Dong Feng: "You are no match for me. Don't force me to take action. Get out of my way!"

"boom--!"

With a loud bang, a jet-black halberd suddenly appeared, steadily catching the unstoppable spear. The halberd trembled, and shockwaves of soul power spread out, distorting the surrounding air.

A figure in a black robe, Qian Gu Qingfeng, slowly emerged from the void rift, surrounded by a faint aura of purgatory. Holding the Purgatory Halberd, he calmly gazed at Yun Ming.

Yun Ming's pupils suddenly contracted, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Quasi-god?" Unexpectedly, Qian Gu Qing Feng had already reached such a level!

Yun Ming suppressed his shock and softened his tone, but it still carried an unyielding firmness: "The Purgatory Douluo is truly unfathomable, I admire him. Today, I only want to save my master's wife. Whatever compensation is offered, I will accept whatever the Spirit Pagoda asks for afterward, I will not shirk my responsibility."

Qian Gu Qingfeng gripped the Purgatory Halberd, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable threat: "Sky Douluo, my father has always been reasonable. If you behave yourselves and wait here, he will not harm Long Yeyue. But if you force your way in, Light and Dark Douluo, you may truly be wiped off the continent today."

Yun Ming's aura faltered, and his voice was filled with a chilling coldness: "Purgatory Douluo, even if you become a quasi-god, you may not be able to defeat me."

Qian Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of threat: "I am indeed no match for you, the number one person on the continent, but if you want to defeat me, it will take you at least a considerable amount of effort. And that effort will be enough for my father to end Long Yeyue's life."

I advise you to wait aside. Otherwise, if you force your way in, you'll likely be the only one left alive among everyone here today.

Yun Ming's hand, gripping the Heaven-Supporting Divine Spear, trembled slightly, his knuckles turning white—he knew that Qian Gu Qingfeng had not lied. After weighing the pros and cons, he finally slowly put away the Heaven-Supporting Divine Spear, gritting his teeth and saying, "Alright, I'll wait. But nothing can happen to Master's wife."

Qian Gu Qing Feng nodded slightly: "That's natural."

Looking at Yun Ming's frustrated expression, as if he had swallowed a fly, Qian Gu Dong Feng felt his long-suppressed anger dissipate, and his state of mind became more harmonious.

A moment later, above the sky.

The Panlong Staff slammed down again, ending the battle cleanly and decisively. Afterwards, Qian Gu Die Ting carried Long Ye Yue, who was already unconscious and looked like a dead dog, and slowly flew back to the Spirit Pagoda.

Upon seeing this, Yun Ming, Qian Gu Qing Feng, Qian Gu Dong Feng, and the others immediately followed suit and entered the Spirit Transmission Tower together.

The first thing that came into view was Long Yeyue, who was lying unconscious on the ground with a weak breath. Her body was surrounded by chaotic light and dark soul power, indicating that she had suffered serious injuries.

Qian Gu Die Ting placed Long Ye Yue on the ground, turned around, and looked calmly at Yun Ming with a half-smile: "What brings the esteemed Douluo Qingtian to the Spirit Pagoda?"

Yun Ming suppressed his anger, his gaze falling on Long Yeyue, and said in a deep voice, "Battle Heaven Douluo, what do you want in exchange for your master's wife? Name your terms."

Qian Gu Die Ting spoke calmly, his tone leaving no room for argument: "The three 100,000-year-old soul bones must be of top quality."

Yun Ming replied without hesitation, "I will have someone deliver the three 100,000-year-old soul bones immediately, and this matter will be considered settled."

Qian Gu Die Ting slowly shook his head, a playful smile playing on his lips: "This is just the price for taking Long Ye Yue away. If you want to completely put an end to today's events and no longer pursue the crime of Shrek Academy trespassing into my Spirit Pagoda without cause, we'll have to discuss that separately."

Yun Ming's face darkened, and his tone turned icy: "Battle Heaven Douluo, your appetites are far too great."

Qian Gu Die Ting's smile remained unchanged, but his tone carried a hint of ruthlessness: "At worst, I will kill her and take her bones to get what I want. Today, I am only sparing her life for the sake of Tian Juan."

Yun Ming gritted his teeth, his anger surging, but ultimately he had no choice but to say in a deep voice, "Fine, I agree."

At this moment, Qian Gu Qingfeng stepped forward and added, "By the way, we have agreed to Elder Ya Li's earlier proposal."

A hint of doubt flashed in Yun Ming's eyes, but he quickly realized what was happening and asked in a deep voice, "What are the conditions?" What he cared about most at the moment was to resolve the previous turmoil as soon as possible and protect Shrek Academy's reputation.

"A 100,000-year-old soul bone suitable for Xingci, Guyue, and Na'er. In addition, they are allowed to enter the Shrek Golden Tree to comprehend the Dao." Qian Gu Qingfeng said slowly, his tone calm, but leaving no room for negotiation.

Yun Ming pondered for a moment—while the enlightenment gained from the Golden Tree was precious, it wasn't unacceptable. Compared to Shrek Academy's reputation, this condition wasn't unreasonable. He immediately nodded: "Agreed."

Before long, Ya Li arrived in a hurry with four top-quality 100,000-year-old soul bones and handed them to Qian Gu Die Ting.

Yun Ming quickly stepped forward, carefully picked up the unconscious Long Yeyue, and turned to leave. Just as he was about to leave, Qian Gu Die Ting's voice rang out behind him, carrying a hint of warning: "Out of respect for Tian Juan, I have not pursued our old grudges, nor have I held Long Yeyue accountable. But this time, I hope that Shrek Academy can give my Spirit Pagoda a reasonable answer and stop provoking us without cause."

Yun Ming paused, nodded slightly, and said firmly, "Senior, rest assured, I will not let you down in this matter." After saying that, he picked up Long Yeyue, and led Ya Li and the others away from the Spirit Pagoda in a hurry.

Chapter 15 Four 100,000-Year-Old Soul Bones, Di Tian's Test

"The left leg bone of the Azure Shadow Divine Eagle, the right leg bone of the Thorn Dragon Emperor, the left arm bone of the Heavenly Dragon Horse, and the right arm bone of the Golden Crocodile King!"

Four translucent soul bones, imbued with immense soul power, were neatly arranged. Each one radiated the profound luster unique to a 100,000-year-old soul bone, its aura as heavy as mountains and seas.

A 100,000-year-old soul bone is a rare treasure of the Blood River on the continent. Ordinary soul masters would never see one in their entire lives. Now, four of them have appeared here, and each one is of top quality.

Even Qian Gu Dongfeng, the well-informed master of the Spirit Transmission Tower, couldn't help but sigh.

Qian Gu Die Ting's gaze fell on the four soul bones, his tone calm yet tinged with expectation: "Let's wait for the children to come back and choose."

His tone shifted, his gaze falling on Qian Gu Qingfeng, and his voice became serious: "But I don't intend to let Xing Ci absorb any of the soul bones here. I originally just wanted Xing Ci to try out the soul bones of those two ferocious beasts, but now that girl Gu Yue has pioneered the use of ferocious beast soul bones, I want to gather a full set of ferocious beast soul bones for Xing Ci!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Gu Qingfeng was taken aback and nodded repeatedly: "Father has considered everything thoroughly!"

Qian Gu Die Ting slightly raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Put the remaining two pieces in the family treasury. Xing Ci has full authority to allocate them."

Qian Gu Dongfeng had no objection and respectfully nodded in agreement: "Yes, Father."

Meanwhile, in Donghai City.

A blazing crimson light streaked across the sky as Leng Yaozhu, piloting the Black-class mecha "Skyfire Phoenix," landed steadily in front of a quaint and elegant courtyard, carrying Qian Gu Xingci, Gu Yue, and Na'er. The courtyard, with its blue bricks and gray tiles, and walls covered in lush green vines, exuded a sense of tranquility and seclusion, completely out of place amidst the surrounding hustle and bustle.

As the group disembarked from their mechs, a purple figure approached them. It was Zi Ji, who had taken the alias Purple Dragon Douluo. Her expression was gentle, and her gaze fell on Gu Yue as she softly said, "Gu Yue, your father is waiting for you in the courtyard."

After saying that, Zi Ji turned around and led the way, slowly stepping into the courtyard with Qian Gu Xing Ci and the others.

Before the main gate of the courtyard, two tall figures stood silently. The middle-aged man on the left, with black hair, had a resolute face, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes. His aura was profound and imposing, as steady as a mountain, and faintly revealed a dragon's might.

The person next to him had dark red hair and was surrounded by a scorching aura, like a flame about to spread, giving people a sense of oppression as if the sky were burning and the sea was boiling.

Gu Yue stepped forward and introduced them to everyone with a smile: "Xing Ci, Teacher, Na'er, these two are my father, Black Dragon Douluo, and my uncle, Demon Flame Douluo."

The words had barely left his lips when a golden glint flashed in Qian Gu Xing Ci's eyes, instantly revealing their true identities—

The Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, ​​and the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound Crimson King. His heart stirred slightly, but his face remained calm as he respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings, seniors."

Leng Yaozhu also withdrew her mecha aura, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and her expression was somewhat polite.

Na'er also gave a perfunctory bow, her bright eyes curiously observing the two of them. Whether it was her imagination or not, Leng Yaozhu vaguely sensed that at the moment Na'er bowed, the bodies of Black Dragon Douluo and Demon Flame Douluo seemed to tremble almost imperceptibly for a second.

Di Tian's gaze fell on Qian Gu Xing Ci, and he slowly waved his hand: "No need for formalities. I've heard Yue'er mention you often, and seeing you today, you are indeed a handsome and extraordinary person."

Having said that, he stepped aside and led the way, bringing everyone into the living room. The living room was simply and elegantly furnished, without excessive luxury decorations, yet exuding an understated sense of authority.

As soon as she sat down, Gu Yue got straight to the point: "Father, where is the soul bone I asked for?"

Upon hearing the word "father," Qian Gu Xing Ci keenly noticed that Di Tian's body seemed to hunch slightly, and his aura briefly stagnated. A complex and unreadable emotion flashed in his eyes.

Di Tian composed himself, turned his gaze to Qian Gu Xing Ci, and said solemnly, "Yue'er, if you want to obtain that soul bone, I need to put this young friend through a test."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Leng Yaozhu's eyes as she asked, "What kind of assessment is it?"

“It’s simple. I need to witness his talent and strength firsthand—in other words, I’ll spar with him,” Di Tian said calmly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority.

Leng Yaozhu was not surprised to hear this. Whether it was because of Qian Gu Xing Ci's future "father-in-law" status or because of the preciousness of that 100,000-year-old soul bone, it was only natural that Di Tian wanted to personally test Qian Gu Xing Ci. Only by gaining his approval could Gu Yue's marriage and the gift of the soul bone be settled.

Qian Gu Xing Ci sighed inwardly. The Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian as his sparring partner? This treatment is too extravagant!

The group arrived at the center of the courtyard. Leng Yaozhu, Zi Ji, Chi Wang, and Na'er all stepped aside to watch the battle intently, and the atmosphere in the air gradually became tense.

Qian Gu Xing Ci and Di Tian stood facing each other, with only a few feet between them, yet it seemed as if there was an invisible barrier between them. On one side was a vigorous young man, and on the other was a beast god who had lived for eight hundred thousand years. As their auras clashed, the plants and trees in the courtyard drooped slightly.

Di Tian looked calmly at Qian Gu Xing Ci and said in a deep voice, "Make your move. Attack me with all your might, and I will take three of your moves."

Qian Gu Xing Ci's meridians suddenly lit up with pale golden star patterns, spreading like the veins of a galaxy to his limbs and bones. A Ziwei star mark slowly emerged between his brows, radiating a warm yet powerful star energy. Countless stars floated in the void behind him, surrounded by dazzling starlight, as if he were in a sea of ​​stars.

The first and second spirit rings shone brightly one after another, with pale blue and purple-gold halos intertwining and flowing.

Two soul skills erupted simultaneously, and the star power surrounding Qian Gu Xing Ci became increasingly dense.

First Soul Skill, Tian Shu

Second Soul Skill, Tianxuan.

Tian Shu and Tian Xuan, the power of twin stars.

With the double blessing, he flashed and his fist, imbued with immense blood and energy and the power of stars, slammed fiercely towards Di Tian.

Combat Skill: Bloodthirsty Frenzy!

The fist whistled, and the blood and energy of the stars intertwined to form a dazzling fist of light, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound, heading straight for Di Tian's face.

Di Tian kept his promise, his tall body remaining perfectly still. Beneath his black robe, his chest rose and fell slightly, and a faint black dragon scale phantom quietly emerged, transforming into a thin black barrier that enveloped his entire body.

"boom--!"

With a slam of his fist against the black barrier, Qian Gu Xing Ci felt an immense and unparalleled force coming towards him, as if he had punched a towering peak. The shock made his arm go numb, and he involuntarily staggered back several steps before barely managing to steady himself.

Di Tian nodded slowly, his tone carrying a hint of approval: "Not bad. At such a young age, you have managed to fuse your blood and energy with star power so perfectly, and your strength far surpasses that of other Soul Masters of the same level."

The moment the words were spoken, the Zhongtian Ziwei Domain was instantly released!

In an instant, the entire courtyard was covered by a sky full of stars, day turned into night, and countless starlight flowed in the void. Behind Qian Gu Xing Ci, a dazzling Ziwei Emperor Star slowly emerged, exuding the majesty to suppress the universe, and star power flowed into his body continuously.

The two outermost rings of spirit rings shone brightly: Yuheng and Tianji!

At the same time, sharp, white claws, as white as star diamonds, appeared on the ten fingers—this was the skill of the external soul bone of the Big Dipper Yuan Chen Tiger, Yuan Chen Rifting the Sky!

With a low shout, Qian Gu Xing Ci flicked his ten fingers, and ten platinum claw shadows shot out, carrying a sharp light that could tear through the starry sky, attacking Di Tian in unison. Wherever the claw shadows passed, the void was cracked.

"boom--!"

The claw shadow slammed hard into the black barrier surrounding Di Tian. Qian Gu Xing Ci looked at Di Tian, ​​who still had his hands behind his back and looked indifferent, and was not surprised at all.

But the next second, Di Tian paused slightly and looked down at his chest. Everyone followed his gaze and was shocked—ten clear claw marks had appeared on the seemingly indestructible black barrier, and the barrier's light had dimmed slightly.

A hint of doubt flashed in Di Tian's eyes. He raised his gaze to Qian Gu Xing Ci and said in a deep voice, "Is this the effect of your soul skill?"

"Martial Soul Talent, Jade Balance Cleansing the Stars." Qian Gu Xing Ci bowed slightly and slowly explained, "When the Jade Balance Stars are activated, they can break through all shields and domains, scattering them into the void. This effect is absolutely valid and is not affected by the difference in cultivation level."