Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

Spirit City.

On the ruins that had just experienced a great battle, the reconstruction work had already quietly begun.

Lin Feng sat cross-legged on the peak of the mountain. Before him was a quiet platform paved with green stone. A pot of clear wine was quietly placed by his side, occasionally brushed by a gentle breeze, stirring up one after another of ripples.

His fingertips moved slightly, and an exquisite celadon wine cup slid out from his sleeve, landing steadily on the stone slab. The aroma of the wine then filled the air, clear and yet mellow.

Lin Feng gently lifted the wine pot. The wine flowed like a fine stream into the celadon wine cup, making a crisp and pleasant sound. He raised the cup and took a light sip, praising it under his breath.

"As expected of me. Brewing wine is also a specialty."

A silver light flashed, and the cup in Lin Feng's hand was snatched away. Gu Yuena drank it all in one go and then looked at Lin Feng with a radiant smile. "Good wine. Your skill in self-praise has really grown."

She sat down by Lin Feng's side, and the two leaned against each other. "I rarely see you drink. Why the sudden elegant mood today?" Gu Yuena's words carried a bit of teasing.

Lin Feng smiled and took the already-empty wine cup from Gu Yuena's hand, once again filling it for her. "Savor it a little slower, and you will have a different feeling."

Gu Yuena took the wine cup and smiled faintly. This time, she carefully savored the flow of the wine on the tip of her tongue and indeed felt a different charm from before. "Interesting."

Lin Feng leaned back and lay on the ground, his two hands pillowing the back of his head. He looked at the azure sky, his face overflowing with a relaxed smile. "Today's battle, although dangerous, was a victory. The great stone in my heart can be considered to have landed. It's a rare moment of leisure. Naturally, I have to enjoy it well."

"You know, a long time ago I was thinking, sometimes this kind of life is also very good; to look down on the mortal world, transcendent from all things, yet not to compete for the floating splendor of the world, but only to seek a moment of tranquility."

"With a beauty as a companion, and fine wine at my side, to pillow the stars at night, and to welcome the rosy clouds in the morning," Lin Feng's voice was melodious, carrying a bit of emotion.

Gu Yuena chuckled lightly, her gaze gentle as it landed on Lin Feng's body. She put down the wine cup in her hand, stretched out her hand, and gently caressed Lin Feng's face, saying with a smile, "A very good vision."

Taking her into his embrace, Lin Feng whispered, "This one battle, although a victory, is not a long-term solution. The threat of the Divine Realm is still hanging over our heads. Although the Rakshasa God was suppressed and killed by me, after all, the moment she had just descended to the lower realm, she had come here to find trouble with Dong'er."

"She didn't know many things about the continent. We had seized the initiative. In addition, with the plane's suppression, her strength was at the level of a second-level god. Only then could I barely use a clever trick to kill her. But the other two gods of the Divine Realm, their strength will only be stronger, and their means will also be more bizarre and unpredictable."

Gu Yuena gently caressed Lin Feng's spine. There, there had originally been two marks as bright as stars. But at this moment, they were as if shrouded in a layer of smoke, becoming faint and dim.

"You really are reckless," Gu Yuena said softly, burying her pretty head in Lin Feng's chest. "Can they be restored?"

"Quite quickly. It's not a big deal," Lin Feng spread his hands, signaling that it was nothing.

"Speaking of which, the matter of the Golden Dragon King that the Rakshasa God had mentioned before, what are your thoughts?"

Gu Yuena was silent for a moment and then said, "Back then in the Dragon God's battle, the power that was unique to Him had been split in two. The Golden Dragon King had inherited the Dragon God's bloodline ability and formidable body, while I had inherited the Dragon God's creation godhead, as well as his elemental control ability."

"The Golden Dragon King and I, although we have each inherited a part of the Dragon God's power, that power is not complete, nor can it reach the realm of the Dragon God of that year."

"The Golden Dragon King's power is inclined towards destruction and strength, while my power is inclined towards creation and life. These two should have been complementary. But after the fall of the Dragon God, they became opposing existences."

"And the Golden Dragon King, at the time of my escape, should have already turned into a dragon cocoon and was suppressed in a certain secret realm of the Divine Realm."

"Although the Golden Dragon King and I have basically had no contact, we actually both have a common goal, and that is to devour the other's power, in the hope of being able to recreate the glory of the Dragon God."

"What the Rakshasa had said was indeed very tempting to me. But the Divine Realm, in the end, is just that big. There is no need to believe that fellow. We can find the Golden Dragon King's location just the same."

Lin Feng nodded. "How is your power recovering?"

"At present, it should be at the peak of a second-level god. Without the curse left by the Asura God, my power recovery speed is much faster than before," Gu Yuena replied softly. "Although I have not yet completely recovered to my peak state, to deal with some emergencies is no problem."

"Even if a god descends to the lower realm, I can also deal with it; even if a God-King personally arrives, to escape with the power of space, it will be very difficult for them to track me."

Lin Feng stood up and looked into the distance. "Besides the Golden Dragon King, did the Dragon God not leave anything else?"

Gu Yuena looked over with surprise. After a moment of silence, she said, "Actually, there is. My dragon clan has shaped a small-scale plane on the Douluo Star. That is my clan's graveyard."

"Among them is buried a part of the Dragon God's remains, as well as some of the divine weapons He had used in those years," Gu Yuena said slowly.

Her gaze became deep. "The most valuable treasure there can be called a super-divine weapon. It is the Heart of the Dragon God."

"A crystal. On the crystal, there is a nine-colored flow, emitting a soft halo. It is the core of all the essence that the Dragon God had left behind. If I can obtain it, even without devouring the Golden Dragon King and obtaining his power, I may be able to break through to the realm of the Dragon God of that year."

"It's just..."

Gu Yuena hesitated and, after a moment of silence, continued, "Ever since the Dragon God had fallen, the small plane has been sealed by a layer of a powerful barrier, to prevent the outside world from having any designs on the relics within," Gu Yuena said slowly, a trace of gravity in her gaze.

"That layer of a barrier has sealed the entire Dragon Tomb. Even I, at this time, am unable to completely sense where on earth it is. A small plane itself is a secret existence in the cracks of space. Plus the protection of the barrier, to want to find its exact location is undoubtedly like looking for a needle in a haystack."

"But it is surely in a small plane around the Douluo Star. Because I am here," Gu Yuena sighed lightly, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness.

"But, it can still be found, right?" Lin Feng asked.

"I can. But I need time," Gu Yuena replied softly. "And, now we have a god here," she looked at Lin Feng.

"Life..." After Lin Feng had thought for a moment, he said, "I understand your worries. Although she is on good terms with us at present, the heart of being on guard is still..."

"No," Gu Yuena also stood up, and in two or three steps, came before Lin Feng, gazing at him. She suddenly laughed. "What I mean is, she is indeed a trouble, but not that important."

"It's just that, if I am to go and look for my clan's Dragon Tomb, then the Goddess of Life will surely need something to do."

Lin Feng raised his eyebrows. "Not long ago, she and I had talked. Ever since she had learned of the gods like the Rakshasa God who were exploiting the loopholes in the rules of the Divine Realm and interfering in the living beings and affairs of the lower realm..."

"She had developed the thought of going to the various gods' inheritance grounds on the Douluo Star to check if there were any abnormalities."

"The Goddess of Life, as a member of the Divine Realm, has her own responsibility to maintain the balance between the Divine Realm and the lower realms. Although her personality is a little naive, this sense of responsibility is beyond doubt."

"I have also told her that I know where the dojos of the Asura God and the Sea God are. I can use this to send her away."

Hearing this, Gu Yuena laughed with amusement. "You really are cunning. Tell me, do you have any other thoughts?" She lightly tapped Lin Feng's chin with her index finger, a cunning light sparkling in her eyes.

"None," Lin Feng said with righteous indignation.

Gu Yuena's willow-like brows raised slightly, as if a little surprised. "Alright then. In a few days, I will set off. The matter of Life's side, I'll leave it to you."

"Mmm."

Lin Feng nodded lightly, his gaze deep as he looked into the distance. "You go and look for the Dragon Tomb without worry. I will handle the matters here. On the Goddess of Life's side, I will use this suitable reason to have her temporarily leave, so as not to interfere with your plan."

Gu Yuena smiled faintly. She knew that Lin Feng had always been meticulous in his thoughts and thorough in his work. With him here, she was indeed very much at ease. After all, this fellow had always said that he would not do something without ninety-eight percent certainty.

So when he had proposed to fight the Rakshasa God alone before, she had not objected too much.

She gently held Lin Feng's hand and said softly, "You also be careful. The gods of the Divine Realm will not easily give up their interference in the lower realms. Especially since you have shown such a powerful strength, they are very likely to regard you as a thorn in their side."

"If the barrier outside the Douluo Star on the Goddess of Life's side fails, you must notify me at the first moment."

"I understand," Lin Feng held her hand in return and gave her a firm look. "I will not let anyone destroy our plan, nor will I let anyone harm you."

The cheeks of the two gradually moved closer. And just at this time...

"Hmm?" ×2

The two suddenly looked at the distance with confusion.

Before long, a golden light swept over from the distance. In an instant, it landed before Lin Feng and Gu Yuena, revealing the figure of Wang Qiu'er. Her large, golden eyes were sparkling with curiosity and excitement. Behind her followed Bi Ji.

Zi Ji, on the other hand, was staying in the Blue Silver Forest to guard Ah Yin.

"Master! Lin Feng!"

"Master, Revered Lord," Bi Ji said, cupping her hands.

Wang Qiu'er shouted excitedly. Her small claws rubbed in front of her chest, a look of impatience on her face. "I heard from Ah Yin that you are here, so I rushed over. Master, I have something to tell you!"

Gu Yuena looked at Wang Qiu'er's lively appearance. The trace of displeasure that had just risen in her heart for her sneaking out had instantly dissipated a lot. She smiled faintly. "Qiu'er, what's so urgent?"

She stroked Wang Qiu'er's small head and looked at Bi Ji. The latter was just about to speak.

Wang Qiu'er impatiently moved closer to Lin Feng, her large, golden eyes staring intently at him. "Lin Feng, my Eye of Destiny has recovered, and it has become even stronger! And, I have discovered that there is a power in my body that is very similar to yours. Ah Yin and the others said this might be related to you!"

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He gently stroked Wang Qiu'er's head. "Oh? This is a good thing, Qiu'er. Your Eye of Destiny has recovered, and your strength has also been enhanced. This is also good news for me. As for that power..."

He pondered slightly, his gaze turning to Gu Yuena. The latter was also looking on with confusion. Lin Feng continued, "Since Ah Yin and the others have all said so, then this power perhaps really has some connection with me. Qiu'er, can you tell me in detail about the specific situation of this power?"

Wang Qiu'er nodded repeatedly and told Lin Feng everything, from how she had sensed the golden warm current, to how this power had nourished her Eye of Destiny, and how it had made her connection with the Star Dou Great Forest even closer.

She even with great effort drew out a little bit of the golden warm current. Looking at her strained appearance, it must have been very difficult.

After Lin Feng had sensed it, his brow furrowed slightly, and he fell into a deep thought. This power did indeed have some subtle connection with him. But what exactly it was, he also couldn't say for a time.

"So strange," Lin Feng murmured to himself. Something like True Qi should only exist in my own body. The thing on Wang Qiu'er's body, where did it come from?

Gu Yuena said softly, "This power seems to be somewhat similar to your True Qi, but it is also somewhat different. To put it simply, it's like an evolved version of your True Qi."

Lin Feng stroked his chin. "Evolved..."

A sharp light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. In a flash, he asked, "Qiu'er, when did this power of yours start to appear?"

Wang Qiu'er tilted her head and carefully recalled for a moment. "It seems to have been when my Eye of Destiny had begun to recover. I also can't remember the specific time very clearly. Why, Lin Feng, do you know the origin of this power?"

Lin Feng smiled faintly, squatted down, and skillfully found the scale that could bring Wang Qiu'er a comfortable feeling under her fur. He petted the big cat and said, "Hasn't your Eye of Destiny already told you? Destiny."

"Destiny?" The crowd was stunned for a moment.

Lin Feng smiled faintly. "Let me keep you in suspense. But I remembered a sentence."

"What sentence?" Gu Yuena looked over with confusion.

"Time is the king, space is the revered; without the appearance of destiny, karma is the emperor," Lin Feng said softly.

"What does this have to do with Qiu'er's matter?" Bi Ji couldn't help but ask.

Lin Feng let out a light chuckle, reaching out to grasp the wisp of golden warmth. As if recognizing its master, it rushed into his body. The two faint stars on his back shimmered for a brief moment.

Gu Yuena's pupils moved slightly. She seemed to have already understood something. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly. "It seems that some things are already destined."

Bi Ji also gently covered the corner of her mouth, lowering her gaze as she bowed her head slightly, as if pondering something profound.

Only Wang Qiu'er wore a blank expression, her golden eyes wide with pure confusion. She blinked those large, clear eyes—first looking at one person, then another—before asking in bewilderment,

"What kind of riddle are you all playing? Why don't I get it?"

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In the Slaughter City, Tang San was strolling in a narrow alley. The surroundings were dilapidated buildings and dim lights. From time to time, the sound of battle would come, accompanied by shrill, miserable cries and desperate wails. Tang San did not stop. He continued forward, looking for his own target.

Soon, the corner of his mouth hooked up. He looked at a fallen soul master who was hiding in a corner, trembling. A smile bloomed on his face.

"Shivering also counts towards the time, you know."

Hearing this, the fallen soul master's body trembled even more fiercely, his eyes full of fear and despair. During this period of time, the Asura King, with his strange means and endless hidden weapons, had already become an existence that made people tremble with fear in the Slaughter City.

The fallen soul master pleaded with a trembling voice, "Lord... Lord Asura King, I beg you to spare my life..."

The smile on Tang San's face became even more brilliant, but his eyes were full of coldness. "Don't worry. It will be very quick. Take a deep breath. It's normal to feel uncomfortable."

His saber rose and fell. A cold light flashed. The fallen soul master's wail came to an abrupt end, and his body slowly fell down. Tang San looked at this scene indifferently, as if he had just done an insignificant little thing.

"Today's ten people," he said softly.

"It's the 90th match. I have to speed up; Yu Ruyan, hmph hmph hahaha. To destroy the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, just thinking about it is so exciting."