Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 100 War God Training Camp, Xia Mi's Reminder, the Benefits of Killing Abyss Creatures!
A golden glow filled the bedroom, as dazzling as a galaxy.

Nan Liujing sat cross-legged, his whole body trembling violently. Dragon scale patterns could be seen appearing on his skin, and his powerful blood and qi surged like a mighty river, spreading out a golden-red color, as if the roar of a dragon could be heard.

After taking the Golden Dragon King's second bloodline soul ring from Tang Wulin, the first bloodline soul ring completely fused with him, greatly enhancing his physical strength. This time, after taking the third bloodline soul ring, the second bloodline soul ring indeed fused with him on its own initiative.

As a weapon spirit master, the most difficult aspect for Nan Liujing to improve is actually his physique. In other words, any weapon spirit master, without the help of external aids, is unlikely to be able to match a beast spirit master of the same level in this aspect.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to undergo the Heavenly Lightning tempering in a nearly self-destructive way. Without sufficient nutrition and the help of the Thunderous Hell Vine, he simply wouldn't have been able to withstand being struck by lightning.

One may have a strong will, but the body has its limits.

Now, relying on the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, Nan Liujing's own bloodline is undergoing a silent transformation and advancement. He did not directly change his bloodline and become a dragon. On the contrary, with the help of the Heavenly Tribulation Pearl, the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King was passively integrated into his human bloodline.

"This is much more comfortable than the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering." Nan Liujing murmured to himself as he felt the surging energy within his body.

He fused with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, and everything went smoothly, with virtually no pain. Compared to Tang Wulin, who was in excruciating pain every time, it was much better for him.

With a slight raise of his left hand, a brilliant golden light shone forth, and a candy-shaped light and shadow materialized, with swirling patterns on its surface.

The third Qi and Blood Soul Ring replaced the second Qi and Blood Soul Ring in the Candy Martial Soul. He remembered that the skill granted by this Soul Ring was a sonic skill.

Call it the Golden Dragon Roar?
Coincidentally, his mental strength had already reached the initial stage of the Spirit Abyss Realm, and when combined with sonic skills, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

boom!
As the last trace of blood merged into his body, Nan Liujing's body trembled, and a surge of energy spread out. His entire body shone with a golden light that was contained within, and his powerful physique concealed immense power.

The first nine layers of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline are merely scraps of energy; it is only from the tenth layer onwards that the true source power is involved.

Originally, Tang San's thoughts warned Tang Wulin that it would be best to break through to the Title Douluo level before starting the fusion, if things really went as he guessed and he could seize it five more times.

Does that mean that starting from the fifth attempt to capture it, it will be the tenth floor?

Nan Liujing's eyes were deep and serious; his goal was definitely not limited to just these few floors.

...

The third day, in the morning.

"The second round of the Federal Grand Competition Youth Group Individual Competition is about to begin!"

The host's voice was amplified by the amplification device.

Inside the Grand Arena, the 150 youth group individual competitors who advanced to the second round gathered. After the first round of competition, all 150 were unfortunately defeated and eliminated.

Those who remained all had much calmer and more composed expressions.

In the stands, waves of noise rose and fell, seemingly never to cease.

High-ranking officials from all walks of life are selecting their preferred candidates, preparing to offer high incentives to recruit them after the competition ends.

Nan Liujing's draw number is 55. Each round of matches starts with five groups simultaneously, so he will be scheduled for the eleventh round.

Since none of the other potential opponents were playing, he simply sat on the sidelines, looking down at his phone.

At this moment, footsteps gradually approached, accompanied by a faint fragrance, and a pair of straight, wheat-colored, and smoothly shaped beautiful legs appeared in Nan Liujing's lowered field of vision.

It's clear that the owner of these legs is a fitness enthusiast; the muscles are perfectly proportioned, not overly bulky, yet exuding a firm yet supple beauty.

If I had to choose a woman I know to compare with these beautiful legs, it would most likely be Yuan En Ye Hui.

However, Yuan En's skin was a cooler, whiter color, as smooth as cream, while her legs had weathered many storms and had several scars.

"What's the matter?" Nan Liujing looked up and saw the woman who had been walking very closely with Xiao Pojun and Long Tianwu in the War God Hall.

Xu Junlan was born into the royal family of the former Sun Moon Empire, and her martial soul was the Sun.

"Can't I come to you if there's nothing wrong?" Xu Junlan looked down at Nan Liujing, smiling.

She has deep-set features, a handsome and spirited appearance, a beauty mark at the corner of her eye, neat short hair, and a slender figure beneath her combat uniform.

Nan Liujing's eyes flickered slightly, and he made room for her, saying, "Let's sit down and talk."

Xu Junlan smiled slightly and, without any hesitation, plopped down on her seat. Her buttocks were a typical peach shape, and at nineteen years old, she was already quite mature.

She got straight to the point: "I come from the Temple of War God, and I am one of the trainees in the War God Training Camp."

The War God Training Camp is where the War God Temple trains new talents. Ya Li was once a member of it. The most outstanding students in each class will become prospective War Gods.

Honor is equivalent to the Shrek Seven Devils.

"Trying to recruit me into the Temple of War?" Nan Liujing looked at her, and unconsciously released his mental energy to block their conversation.

Xu Junlan clearly noticed the change in the voices from the outside world, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

She paused for a moment, looked at the other person's handsome face, and smiled brightly: "If you're willing, I can apply to the higher authorities."

"Let's forget about it." Nan Liujing shook his head. "Judging from the scars on your body, the daily life in this training camp is probably not simple."

Mentioning her scars, Xu Junlan's bright smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression: "They are indeed not simple, but they are the medals of every trainee in our training camp, and I have no regrets."

"Left behind after fighting with abyssal creatures?" Nan Liujing asked casually.

"Hmm...hmm?" Xu Junlan responded subconsciously, then suddenly realized something was wrong. She stared wide-eyed at Nan Liujing, and asked in astonishment, "How do you know about the Abyss?"

In the Sun and Moon Federation, apart from the Blood God Legion, the War God Temple personnel, and a small number of high-ranking members of top forces, there aren't actually that many people who know about the Abyss.

"Fighting against near-immortal abyssal creatures, and risking their lives at any moment, the trainees of your camp deserve the world's respect." Nan Liujing did not answer directly, but instead earnestly expressed his admiration for Xu Junlan and her companions.

Among the federal high command, some have experienced despair, because the abyssal creatures can be killed and then resurrected, making it impossible to control them. Even though the passage is now sealed and the abyssal creatures are only occasionally brought out by the abyssal tides, which humans can handle, many military leaders are aware of this.

The abyss is just waiting for an opportunity. Once the passage is broken, humanity's future may come to an end.

After all, the only time the Abyss Saint King made a move, he killed two near-demigod Limit Douluos from the Sun Moon Federation with just a projection. Of course, battle armor hadn't been invented yet; if it had, perhaps the two heroes wouldn't have sacrificed themselves.

Xu Junlan was stunned. What she saw in Nan Liujing's eyes was absolutely genuine emotion.

She stopped dwelling on why the other person knew about the Abyss and smiled, saying, "Thank you. At least your recognition makes me realize that what we're doing isn't in vain."

The two exchanged a smile, and soon began chatting amiably.

Only then did Xu Junlan explain why she had come: "I heard that you went to Shrek Academy as an exchange student of the Spirit Pagoda. But I think you'll only waste your time there."

"Why?" Nan Liujing looked towards the competition stage.

Xu Junlan followed his gaze and slowly said, "Your martial soul is the Panlong Staff, and it is a fierce and domineering thunder dragon soul. For this type of soul master to reach the peak, one must undergo iron-blooded training, and facing powerful enemies in the abyss is the best place to go."

“The Spirit Pagoda sends core disciples to the War God Training Camp every year. If you’re willing to experience a crazy world, then apply. Perhaps we can become comrades-in-arms in the same place.” Xu Junlan’s bright smile returned.
"I'm about to go on stage, goodbye."

After saying that, she got up and left.

Nan Liujing remained silent, gazing at the other person's slender back.

"Perhaps you can consider it."

Xia Mi's voice suddenly rang out within Nan Liujing's spiritual sea.

"Sister Xia?" Nan Liujing was surprised when the other party suddenly spoke.

Xia Mi said, "After you obtained the Heavenly Tribulation Pearl, you must have obtained the Plane Mark. This thing has a very special function. Once you kill a creature that is not from this plane, you can plunder its essence to enrich yourself. As for the effect, I don't know."

Nan Liujing's pupils contracted.

This is something that only Tang Wulin and Gu Yuena, wielding the Golden Dragon Spear and the Silver Dragon Spear in the original timeline, could accomplish.

Can he do that too?

Xia Mi continued, "Although the Abyss is a great threat, it is also an opportunity for the owner of the Heavenly Tribulation Pearl."

"You should know that the abyss is like a barnacle. Abyssal creatures that invade your plane are like parasites that suck the energy of the plane. If you eliminate the parasites, you will gain the recognition of the plane's origin. Even if the spirit of the plane doesn't help you, you can still gather the power of faith yourself."

"Oh right, it seems you don't need to condense a divine position. The divine position that Thor left you is quite suitable. You just need to further advance it in the future. In that case, with the help of the power of faith, it might really help you break through and become a true god-king in one fell swoop."

Nan Liujing listened to Xia Mi's words without responding for a long time, but a strange emotion appeared in his eyes.

The fierce competition continued. It was clear that Nan Liujing wouldn't be able to advance in the morning. In the afternoon, he met his opponent, who was even weaker than yesterday. He was a level 49 Soul Master whose One-Word Battle Armor was not yet fully perfected.

In the end, Nan Ryukei easily defeated him.

As is customary, he said goodbye to the team leader and left alone.

In a VIP viewing room of the Great Soul Arena, Xiao Pojun and the others, who had also finished their matches and advanced to the third round, respectfully faced a middle-aged man sitting on the sofa.

The man exuded an extremely intense aura, like a dazzling sun. His face was ancient and unassuming, the kind that wouldn't stand out in a crowd.

However, he has many prestigious titles in the Temple of War.

The number one War God of the War God Hall, a level 97 Super Douluo, a three-word Battle Armor Master, the Martial Soul is the Sun, and the title is Haori.

His real name is Ao Rui.

"What did he say?" Ao Rui had just arrived from the Temple of War and his gaze fell on his disciple Xu Junlan.

Xu Junlan respectfully replied, "Teacher, I tried to get to know him slowly through the War God Temple training camp, but I didn't expect that he would only glance at the scars on my body a few times before concluding that they were from a battle with abyssal creatures. He even praised us, saying that we are worthy of the world's respect."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Pojun and Long Tianwu's expressions quickly softened.

Ao Rui remained expressionless. "And then?"

Xu Junlan hurriedly said, "I could only explain to him the benefits of the War God Training Camp and his going to the front lines to fight against the abyssal creatures, but he didn't react much. It was my turn to compete right away, so I left."

Ao Rui nodded slightly.

Long Tianwu asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, why is the higher-ups so eager for Nan Liujing to go to the front lines? To be honest, we all acknowledge his cultivation and strength, but he is indeed a bit too young. You know the front lines are extremely dangerous. Not to mention that Your Majesty Tianfeng would never allow it, the other experts in the Spirit Pagoda would never want such a genius to be in a dangerous environment."

"After all, only those geniuses who grow up are true geniuses."

“His teacher is Zhenhua, and he himself is a level six blacksmith,” Ao Rui said, glancing at him.

The words had barely left his mouth when it seemed as if a thunderclap had exploded in the ears of the three of them.

The three, who had already weathered many storms, were also stunned by the news.

Ao Rui smiled and said, "Such a young level six blacksmith, with such amazing talent in cultivation, becoming a master craftsman is a sure thing. So the sooner you establish a comradeship, the more you will reap in the future. Besides, who told you that going to the front line is necessarily dangerous?"

"Alright, I might as well tell you. Our War God Temple's Deputy Hall Master Yu was once an investor in the Divine Craftsman Zhenhua. During a reunion, Zhenhua revealed his identity as a disciple and intended to pave the way for him. Who would have thought that the Divine Craftsman's chosen successor would be this Nan Liujing? So the Deputy Hall Master felt that being close to the source would give him an advantage, and proposed an exchange student program. However, it seems that Zhenhua hasn't told his disciple about it yet."

"Is that so?" The three were quite surprised.

Vice Hall Master Yu is none other than Yu Guanzhi, the Vice Hall Master of the War God Hall and the Divine Brush Douluo. He is considered the second most important figure in the military within the Federation.

Do not!
With the Poseidon Legion suffering heavy losses and its glory fading, it has vaguely acquired the aura of the number one military leader.

Ao Rui said calmly, "Back then, Zhenhua's talent in cultivation wasn't great, but he was exceptionally talented in forging. It was our Vice Hall Master who recommended him to the current president of the Tianhai City Forging Masters Association as his apprentice, and subsequently provided him with various medicines to increase his cultivation. That's how he became a Title Douluo at the age of thirty-seven, and later a Divine Craftsman. You all know how great this favor is."

"Zhenhua is willing to pave the way, and the deputy hall master is also willing to win over the future master craftsman in advance. It's a win-win situation for everyone."

The three of them looked at each other.

“Besides that, the person who intends to send Nan Liujing to the front line is the previous tower master of the Spirit Pagoda, the Zhan Tian Douluo who has been retired behind the scenes for decades.” As he spoke, Ao Rui’s tone became strange. “Not only Nan Liujing, but also Zhan Tian Douluo’s great-grandson, the one known as the Crown Prince of the Spirit Pagoda, Qian Gu Zhangting, will also be arranged to go to the front line for training.”

"It seems the Crown Prince's position is precarious," Xiao Pojun said quietly.

"Keep it to yourself, don't tell anyone," Ao Rui reminded him.

"Yes," Xiao Pojun quickly assured him.

At first, Ao Rui thought that Nan Liujing, as a disciple of Tianfeng Douluo, had secretly aroused the suspicion of Qian Gu Die Ting, who planned to take the opportunity to eliminate him. He did not expect that the old man would make the same arrangement for his own great-grandson, and even suggested that his great-grandson go to the front line to participate in the battle.

Abyssal creatures don't care about human relationships; when you encounter them, it's a fight to the death.

They're selecting the next leader of the Spirit Pagoda.

But such spirit transmission towers are even more dangerous.

"I have something to tell you all," Ao Rui said solemnly.

The three quickly stood up straight, heads held high and chests out, looking like green recruits despite their many battles.

"Whoever defeats Nan Liujing will be rewarded with the Earth Soul Forging Metal needed for a complete set of Three-Word Battle Armor crafted by the master craftsman Zhenhua," Ao Rui said with a smile.

hiss!
In an instant, the three War God Temple training camp students gasped in shock.

The materials for the three-word battle armor were certainly within their capabilities given their status, but the materials used by the master craftsman Zhenhua were unmatched by any other blacksmith.

Especially with so many orders for forged metals today, Zhenhua has already publicly stated that it will no longer engage in soul forging. Whoever can defeat Nan Liujing may be able to obtain the last batch of soul forged metals that Zhenhua will forge before his retirement.

(End of this chapter)