Douluo; Zhongli Adventures in Mortal World with Paimon

Chapter 567: 567: A New Power System, Slaying the Dragon God!

The Dragon God's words did not stir the consciousness of the world in the slightest.

"Whether humans or soul beasts, they are all my children, my people!"

"Dragon God, I will not allow you to control their fate, nor will I allow you to set such a heinous curse or rule!"

The consciousness of the world spoke with unwavering determination.

Hearing this, the Dragon God sneered.

"How many millennia have you existed, yet you dare to slander my understanding with your shallow knowledge?"

"The madness ingrained in the beast race cannot be changed. Only by consuming them, by constantly exploiting them, can the world achieve balance!"

"Now that you've broken my curse and altered the fundamental rules, you will only bring chaos and disorder to the world."

"How long is the lifespan of humans?"

"How can they possibly contend with the long-lived beast race?"

"You will regret this, you will!"

The Dragon God's divine soul roared. Only the beast race truly understands the beast race!

As the Dragon God, the strongest among all beasts, "He" knew all too well the inherent savagery of the beast race.

Zhongli and Venti exchanged glances, somewhat at a loss.

This Dragon God is insane...

At that moment, a figure emerged from the "void," glaring angrily at the Dragon God's divine soul.

"Scum, I, Di Tian, f*** you!"

"..."

Di Tian did not attack, only cursing incessantly.

He couldn't take it anymore and begged Zhongli to let him out. Even if it meant death, he wanted to express his stance, the stance of the soul beast and dragon race.

Yes, this was the stance of the soul beast and dragon race.

Di Tian continued to curse, not repeating a single word, as he conveyed the messages entrusted to him by the other fierce beasts.

To leave the inner realm, unless one possessed divine-level strength, one needed to apply to the creator of the inner realm, Zhongli.

Only with Zhongli's approval could one leave the inner realm.

This restriction was in place to maintain peace between the soul beast race and humans.

If the soul beasts grew too powerful within the inner realm and eventually launched a full-scale attack, it would spell disaster for humanity.

Wouldn't Zhongli then become an accomplice?

Thus, setting a threshold was crucial.

Soul beasts with divine-level strength leaving posed no problem.

Such beings were few and would not bring calamity to the entire Douluo Continent.

Even if they did, individual soul beasts could be easily dealt with.

"Di Tian, you've got some nerve!"

The Dragon God never expected that the little dragon from back then would dare to speak so rudely to "Him," even pointing and cursing at "Him"!

No matter how many wrongs "He" had committed, how "He" had wronged the dragon and beast races, "He" was still Di Tian's master, and "He" had always doted on this "grandson."

Even the Dragon God's Claw that "He" mastered had been passed down to this grandson.

Indeed, whether dragons or beasts, they were all inherently violent creatures!

A single spark could ignite them, and they could not tolerate even a grain of sand in their eyes.

"See? This is the beast race. They are ungrateful and treacherous!"

"This was my former guard captain, and now he too has betrayed me!"

"You must not alter the rules!"

Before Di Tian could respond, the Dragon God's divine soul earnestly pleaded with Zhongli and the others.

Zhongli and the others: " 0.o"

They had a clear understanding of right and wrong in their hearts.

"Scum, if you hadn't done such heinous things, how could I have betrayed you!"

"No, it's not that I betrayed you, but you betrayed the dragon race, you betrayed the entire beast race!"

"You, a sinful dragon, deserve to be executed on the Dragon Execution Platform!"

Di Tian roared at the Dragon God's divine soul, his golden eyes blazing with fury, showing just how enraged he was.

Years of grievances, and it turned out to be the doing of the one he had once worshipped.

This made the already aggrieved Di Tian even more heartbroken.

The Dragon God had been Di Tian's "benefactor," but the Dragon God's actions were truly unacceptable to Di Tian.

Di Tian could have chosen not to face the Dragon God, but he came anyway.

The Dragon Execution Platform, established by the Dragon God, was specifically for executing evil dragons.

Upon reflection, it seemed the Dragon God was the one who deserved to be executed the most.

"Di Tian, you dare to commit such a heinous act! When I return, I will settle this with you!"

"My stance remains unchanged: the curse must not be broken, the rules must not be altered!!"

The Dragon God longed to slay Di Tian, but "His" current state required a significant amount of divine soul power.

"He" still needed this power to "possess" the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings and could not waste it on this little dragon.

Zhongli pondered for a moment, then turned to the consciousness of the world and said, "We are not the gods of this star after all. The final decision should be left to the consciousness of the world."

Indeed, Zhongli and the others had never intended to control the Douluo Continent or Douluo Star.

At most, they were uninvited "guests."

The final decision should be left to the master of this place.

This intervention was merely "paying rent."

Hearing this, the Dragon God's eyes widened in disbelief and deep resentment.

"He" knew that leaving the decision to the consciousness of the world would inevitably lead to the curse being broken and the rules changed.

Did these gods not wish to control this land, to control Douluo Star?

This was a planet with immense potential, capable of becoming a new divine realm.

"Have you no desire for power at all?"

"Without altering the rules or breaking the curse, you could rule this planet, fulfill your desires, and achieve all your ambitions!"

"Why go through the trouble of breaking the curse?"

The Dragon God was puzzled, the Dragon God was confused.

Zhongli and the others exchanged glances, finding the Dragon God's words somewhat amusing.

Power, desire?

Hahaha...

Only endless responsibility and duty...

Gods are different from one another. Even the most carefree Anemo Archon, Barbatos, when a dog in Mondstadt sees an outsider, it would say: "May the Anemo Archon 'guide' you."

The Seven Archons of Teyvat are not so easily assumed.

As for Neuvillette, hasn't Fontaine always been under his protection?

Though he is the Hydro Dragon Sovereign, what difference is there between him and the Hydro Archon?

The gods of Douluo were aloof, with rules stating that gods could not interfere in the mortal realm. Though some gods did not abide by this rule, most would, as their power was weaker, and they were not the rule-makers.

Maintaining the lower realm meant letting it develop freely or restricting its development.

Were such gods worthy of the people's faith?

Seeing Zhongli and the others unmoved, the consciousness of the world breathed a sigh of relief, feeling fortunate.

Had she not sought Zhongli's help, had she chosen the wrong person, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Even if not controlled by the new Asura God, she might have been controlled by other gods, becoming a source of power for others or even being merged with them.

Just the thought sent shivers down her spine.

"Help me, brothers and sisters!"

"I don't want to be shackled again!"

The consciousness of the world once again took on the form of a pitiful, fragile girl with tears in her eyes.

Raiden Shogun, Tsaritsa, Neuvillette, Mavuika, and Buer felt their hearts skip a beat.

Gods are emotional, possessing rich feelings.

Even if they didn't know whether their actions were right or wrong for humanity, their intentions were good.

The group exchanged glances once more, nodded, and ignoring the Dragon God's roars, began to alter the fundamental rules.

The fundamental rule was simple: soul masters needed to absorb soul rings to break through major levels.

They had agreed beforehand to change the fundamental rule to: soul masters would autonomously condense soul rings upon breaking through major realms.

When soul masters or soul beasts died, their energy would return to Douluo Star, allowing for the repeated use of this energy.

"No!!!"

The Dragon God roared, eyes wide with disbelief. "He" couldn't believe these individuals were actually altering the fundamental rules.

Had "He" not made it clear, or were they just foolish?

At the same time, all humans on Douluo Star felt as if some shackle within them had been broken.

Soul masters who needed soul rings to break through felt it more directly, they could now autonomously condense the best soul rings?

Had... had they become shape-shifting soul beasts?

"You must not continue to err!!"

"Stop this!"

Facing the Dragon God's roars, the seven "gods" remained unmoved.

With the fundamental rules altered, the next step was to break the beast race's curse!

Under the onslaught of wind, thunder, water, fire, ice, grass, and rock elements, the Dragon God's curse shattered, dissipating into wisps of black mist across the sky.

"No!"

"I'll fight you to the death!!"

The Dragon God seemed to be provoked, eyes red with madness, charging at the gods.

"Hmph~"

Aether snorted. He had remained silent, as if watching a farce.

Now that the Dragon God dared to disrupt them, it was time to act.

"Kill it. This thing is clearly not good!"

The Prince of the Abyss was the first to strike, wielding a plain-looking sword with a peculiar aura.

As Aether moved, Lumine and the Abyss Heralds followed suit.

"Feel the grace~"

"You think you can kill me? You overestimate yourselves..."

Before the Dragon God could finish, something felt wrong.

These two blondes' strength was... problematic!

Both had wings sprouting from their backs, wielding some kind of power that made them seem like celestial beings.

One on the left, one on the right, they slashed at "Him."

A group of humanoid creatures could manipulate fire, thunder, water, and other elements, occasionally striking "Him" with elemental attacks.

Remember, "He" was in a divine soul state; most physical attacks were ineffective.

How could physical attacks harm a divine soul?

Yet these two blondes' attacks landed solidly on "Him." With just one strike each, "His" divine soul was severely damaged.

"???"

What is happening in this world?

Where did these people come from?

The Dragon God couldn't comprehend, nor did "He" have time to ponder.

If "He" didn't flee now, "His" indestructible divine soul would surely perish.

Could "He" win?

Absolutely not!

"I am the Dragon God, the former Creator God. You cannot treat me this way!!"

"I have been kind to humanity; I am humanity's guide!"

The Dragon God roared in desperation, but the twins' attacks did not cease.

Though this giant lizard was insane, "He" wasn't entirely wrong.

"He" had wronged the beast race, but not humanity.

Yet differing stances meant they could never align.

"We once only traveled the world, never involving ourselves in any conflicts."

"Now, let us liberate this world from its shackles and conspiracies!"

"Brother!"

"Sister!"

The twins exchanged glances, and their plain swords suddenly radiated a blinding golden light, a light of hope.

Aether's words were not unfounded. Had the Heavenly Principles not hindered him and Lumine from leaving Teyvat, he would not have become the Prince of the Abyss.

Having traveled Douluo Star for years, Aether had witnessed too many tragedies. With his temperament, he naturally intervened.

The Prince of the Abyss was not just a title.

But... there were too many, far too many!

Perhaps only by addressing the root could this world truly be saved.

Seeing this, the Dragon God's pupils contracted. "He" was stunned.

Originally planning to ambush the so-called seven "gods," especially the one named Morax.

But "He" had just made a move when the two blondes intercepted, preventing "Him" from attacking the old man.

Thinking these young "kids" couldn't possibly pose a threat, "He" never expected...

Two swords filled with "hope" struck the Dragon God's divine soul, and in an instant, it began to shatter into glowing fragments~

"No... I am an indestructible divine soul. How... how can I perish so easily!"

"No... it's impossible!!"

The Dragon God's desperate voice echoed across the heavens, "His" entire divine soul transforming into energy, making one final contribution to Douluo Star.

"Am I... ascending?"

After absorbing the Dragon God's divine soul energy, the consciousness of the world murmured in disbelief.

Previously, Douluo Continent could only support gods up to level 100. After absorbing the Dragon God's energy, it could now support level 120 gods!

Level 120, equivalent to a true god, a second-tier deity in the divine realm!

The consciousness of the world didn't realize that the Dragon God's energy alone wasn't enough for such a leap.

The primary energy source came from the "seven gods." When altering the fundamental rules and breaking the Dragon God's curse, they had infused a significant amount of elemental energy into Douluo Star, enabling her ascension.

Of course, the Dragon God's energy still played a role. Without it, her breakthrough might have taken longer.

With the Dragon God's true death and Zhongli and the others breaking the fundamental rules and curse, all life on Douluo Star felt as if their shackles had been lifted.

Especially the powerful soul beasts, who could sense their next heavenly tribulation had vanished.

This meant that once they reached the required age, they could break through without risking their lives in a tribulation.

The consciousness of the world looked at Zhongli and the others, then felt the changes on Douluo Star, smiling through her tears.

"It's really... really done!"

As if remembering something, her eyes lit up, and she scrutinized the group, her gaze filled with wisdom.

In the next moment, all life on Douluo Star, whether human or soul beast, "saw" the events that had transpired, transmitted by the consciousness of the world.

Now, the beings of Douluo Star understood what had happened...

And with it came an overwhelming surge of faith!

This was the consciousness of the world's way of thanking everyone.