Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 230 Bai Xiuxiu, a slave and servant, meets her third father-in-law!
The sky was high and the air was crisp; the sunlight seemed to have lost its warmth and couldn't warm up the island no matter what.

"What's going on? The outermost beasts haven't sent back any messages yet?"

Standing in front of the building modeled after the Temple of Poseidon, Xiaobai asked a wary question about the 100,000-year-old demonic great white shark beast that had transformed into human form.

The beast remained calm and respectfully said, "Chief, although the communication conch is very useful, if the elements near the user are not stable, it can cause a delay in communication. Could this be the reason why the outermost sentry did not send back the message on time?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaobai frowned.

Since Nan Liujing left, she has sent some of her clan's beasts out to investigate. Currently, all the major beast kings are loudly proclaiming the demise of the Sea God faith and the birth of a new supreme being, so they are indeed unable to find time to cause her trouble. Other hostile sea spirit beast clans are also wary of the Demon Shark Sea's potential hidden plans and are still observing the situation.

From this perspective, the situation seems to be relatively stable.

"Alright, you can go now. Tell me as soon as you get the news." Xiaobai waved his hand, suppressing his inner irritation.

"Yes, clan leader." The 100,000-year-old demon soul great white shark accepted the order and left.

Xiao Bai's expression turned serious. "Could it be that I'm being paranoid?"

The thought had barely crossed Xiaobai's mind when he glanced at the sky and his expression suddenly froze.

Meanwhile, the great white sharks living on the island were also startled by the strange phenomenon in the sky.

Visible to the naked eye, thick, purplish-black clouds, like a surging tsunami, enveloped the islands from all directions, obscuring the last ray of sunlight. The sky and the sea seemed to fall into chaos at the same time, and in the deep fog, a huge, mountain-like black shadow could be vaguely seen moving about.

In an instant, the seawater surrounding the entire island boiled, countless cyclones condensed and transformed into waterspouts hundreds of meters high, while violent earthquakes continued to pound the island.

The intense shaking startled many of the demonic great white sharks.

"Run! Everyone, get off the island immediately!"

A powerful and authoritative voice rang out, its tone seemingly tinged with a sense of despair.

The surrounding demonic great white sharks looked at each other in bewilderment. The pressure from their bloodline made them choose to obey. Without any hesitation, they jumped into the water, transformed into their true forms, and sped away from the island.

"escape?"

Suddenly, a mocking voice descended from the sky, like a sinister current gushing from the abyss, cascading wildly onto the sea.

The swirling waterspout merged with it, creating a formidable barrier that plunged the entire island into despair.

The Demon Soul Great White Sharks, swimming rapidly underwater, would accidentally collide with it, as if triggering some kind of restriction. Several cold, purple-gold beams of light shot out fiercely, instantly piercing the heads of more than seven or eight Demon Soul Great White Sharks of ten thousand years old.

The crimson blood quickly stained the sea surface, and the mangled corpses of the tribesmen split into countless pieces, suddenly startling the other demonic great white sharks.

The underwater chaos is no less pronounced than the chaos on the surface.

Within the purplish-black clouds, the enormous black shadow vanished silently, followed closely by a tall, slender figure that leisurely hovered in front of the main hall.

The heavens and earth trembled slightly, and a strong wind blew, causing the black robe to rustle. The Demon Emperor looked down and focused his gaze on the stiff-bodied Little White.

"It's you!"

Xiao Bai's face was filled with fear.

With a slight raise of his hand, the Demon Emperor admired his palm covered in demonic runes and said calmly, "Not bad. After all these years, you still remember me."

She lifted her hood, revealing a cold, mature, and exceptionally beautiful face hidden beneath her black robe. Her eyes were phoenix-shaped with slightly upturned corners, and when she scrutinized someone, she naturally exuded an extremely powerful and sharp aura.

"Mother."

A panicked voice came from afar, and Bai Xiuxiu was rushing to the front of the main hall. She had obviously noticed something was wrong at sea.

"Oops."

Seeing that the Demon Emperor's attention had been drawn to her, Xiao Bai was startled. She flashed and quickly intercepted Bai Xiuxiu. In the blink of an eye, she stuffed a deep blue Origin Shark Pearl into Bai Xiuxiu's mouth.

"Mom? Who is she?"

Bai Xiuxiu was stunned for a moment, and then she saw a woman floating in the air not far away, her body surrounded by a purple-black aura.

The Demon Emperor seemed to realize something, and the sharpness in his eyes softened slightly: "So you also have a daughter. Very well, you want to send her away with the Shark Pearl, I will grant your wish, but you only have one minute."

Having said that, the Demon Queen transformed into a surging stream of air and flew off into the distance. Within a minute, she intended to annihilate all the remaining Demon Soul Great White Sharks.

Xiao Bai was somewhat surprised, but she suppressed her inner sorrow.

She quickly cupped her daughter's cheeks, her eyes filled with tears, and solemnly said to her, "Remember, you are the last hope of our Demon Soul Great White Shark clan. After you leave, never come back. If you are desperate, go to the Devil's Sea to find Dragon Turtle. You have your mother's shark pearl, and you can quickly reach the 100,000-year level and truly transform into a human."

Bai Xiuxiu was stunned for a moment, then realized the farewell in her mother's words and immediately panicked, "Mom?"

Xiao Bai smiled at her, then struck out with his palm, landing on his daughter's chest.

A deep blue halo spread from his palm, stimulating the shark pearl that had just fallen into Bai Xiuxiu's belly.

Suddenly, a strange energy, in the form of a deep blue light, enveloped Bai Xiuxiu from the inside out. Before she could say anything, with a whoosh, the deep blue light merged into the world and disappeared without a trace.

Xiao Bai was bewildered for two seconds, then turned her head to look. With her bloodline perception, she could feel that the aura of her clansmen was decreasing one by one, and she sighed.

Finally, exactly one minute later, the cold figure strode in, his hands covered in demonic runes, stained with thick, scarlet blood that was still dripping onto the ground.

"It's your turn."

The Demon Emperor spoke calmly.

Xiao Bai's pupils contracted, and then it let out a deafening roar. Water elements condensed into sharp demonic shark teeth, which swept towards the Demon Emperor in a massive attack. The earth also shattered amidst the surging energy pulses.

"Boring."

With a flick of his finger, the Demon Emperor unleashed a burst of purplish-black light. The moment the Demon Shark Fang touched the light, it melted away like snow being cooked by a raging fire.

Seeing this desperate scene, Xiaobai roared and transformed back into her original form, choosing to self-destruct.

...

Two hours later.

A gray-white figure, like a speeding soul-guided train, hurriedly swam towards the island ahead.

Along the way, the pieces of corpses scattered on the sea surface or fallen to the shallow seabed made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

Finally, the dorsal fin sliced ​​through the sea, splashing water, and Bai Xiuxiu quickly used a secret technique to transform into human form, scrambling and crawling towards the depths of the island.

But before she had taken more than a few steps, she was struck dumb, and her face turned deathly pale.

Deep within what was once an island, an enormous crater now exists, and the air is thick with the lingering scent of death.

"Mother……"

Bai Xiuxiu's legs went weak, and she felt as if she had collapsed. She knelt down in a daze.

Through the last remaining blood connection, she sensed her mother's presence around the pit.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and a heart-wrenching cry broke the silence. The intense emotional fluctuations stirred the water elements of the surrounding world, creating layers of ripples.

"Xiuxiu."

Suddenly, a voice rang in Bai Xiuxiu's heart.

"Mother?!"

Bai Xiuxiu wiped away her tears and hurriedly called out.

“Remember, don’t think about revenge. Unless a true god descends, no one will be her match. For 20,000 years, I foresaw this day would come because the Sea God didn’t eliminate her completely back then.”

"Who is she?" Bai Xiuxiu's eyes were filled with hatred. "Was she sent by that human the other day?"

“No, it’s not him.” Xiaobai’s voice gradually weakened. “It’s the overlord of the sea, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Twenty thousand years ago, he died at the hands of the second-generation Sea God, but he still had a wife and daughter. The one who attacked today was the widow of that Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Remember your mother’s words, don’t think about revenge unless the Sea God can return one day.”

Bai Xiuxiu was about to say something when her mother's voice abruptly stopped.

With trembling red lips, Bai Xiuxiu stared blankly at her former homeland, now reduced to ruins.

Where should she go now?
Other Demon Soul Great White Shark groups?
Having lost his mother's protection, yet possessing the purest bloodline of the Demon Soul Great White Shark royal family, he knew he would be unable to escape if other Demon Soul Great White Shark Kings harbored ill intentions.

'If you're truly desperate, then seek out the Dragon Turtle in the Devil's Sea.'

Suddenly, Bai Xiuxiu inexplicably recalled a sentence her mother had said not long ago.

She stood up, looked up in the direction of the Devil's Sea, a resolute glint in her eyes. "As long as I can take revenge, I'm willing to be a slave or servant."

...

After bowing three times before the grave, Nan Liujing and Yuan Enhui quietly left.

Upon returning to the ancestral hall, we could see a large group of Yuanen family members gathered together, led by Yuanen Zhentian.

Everyone appeared normal, revealing nothing.

Seeing this, Nan Liujing had some guesses. Could it be that compared to the original timeline, the Yuanen family no longer had any intention of merging into a top-tier power?
Indeed, most of the powerful figures of the original Shrek Academy had already perished. The Yuanen family gained immense power as soon as they moved in, which is quite different from the Spirit Pagoda's current strength and power.

"senior."

"grandfather."

Nan Liujing walked over, holding his wife's hand.

Yuan Enzhen suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "After discussing with my clansmen, I am willing to merge into the Spirit Pagoda and become an affiliated force of the Spirit Pagoda, and will be at their disposal from now on."

Nan Liujing's eyes flickered slightly: "You've come to your senses?"

Yuanen Zhentian gave a bitter smile: "Our Yuanen family has relied on ancestral teachings, living in seclusion in a corner of the world, and has been narrow-minded for too long. Although every member of our family is a Soul Master, we have not made a name for ourselves on the continent for many years, which is shameful. Since the Spirit Pagoda is willing to accept us, there is naturally no reason for us to refuse. I will speak frankly and I am not afraid of being laughed at by the Spirit Pagoda. After joining the Spirit Pagoda, I believe that the Spirit Pagoda will definitely provide us with resources for cultivation. For this reason alone, my family has no reason to refuse."

"Of course." The old man's tone became serious: "Once you join the Spirit Pagoda, our family will naturally not be lazy. Any dirty or tiring work can be assigned to us. If any disciple in the family takes the benefits and does not work, I will personally punish them with family discipline."

Nan Liujing's gaze fell on the others, including his second uncle Yuanen Tianshang, and everyone nodded sincerely.

Thinking of this, Nan Liujing's expression turned serious: "I will convey the news of the Yuanen family joining to my teacher. There is one thing I can promise you: the Spirit Pagoda will never recklessly transfer the Yuanen family's disciples. Moreover, you can also select some disciples with good forging talent, and I will recommend them to the headquarters of the Forging Masters Association for training."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the hundreds of people around lit up.

Then his face turned red.

It's truly shameful that a dignified Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul possessor has only ever had one Level 7 Saint Craftsman.

Having successfully subdued a top-tier family force, Nan Liujing was naturally delighted, and he readily agreed to Yuanen Zhentian's invitation to dinner.

Compared to the extravagant banquets held by other factions, the banquets of the Yuanen family were relatively more rustic.

A bonfire burned in the center of the training ground.

People sang and danced around the bonfire, as if it were Chinese New Year.

Nan Liujing accompanied the elders of the clan to drink and eat meat, occasionally glancing at Yuan Enyehui, who had reintegrated into the clan.

She was taken to dance by several of her childhood friends.

In the past, people in these people's families had died because of Ye Hui. Now, regardless of whether their thoughts are good or bad, at least they have given up their past resentment.

When Yuan Enhui danced joyfully, she frequently glanced at Nan Liujing, and the two would often exchange a smile.

Early the next morning.

Nan Liujing and Yuan Enyehui, led by the solemn-looking Yuan Enzhentian, arrived at a house.

The old man stopped and said in a deep voice, "Your father is inside. Ever since your mother died, he has been mentally broken. After we suppressed the demon army, your father went mad and tried to detonate his soul core to commit suicide. I had no choice but to ask the Sky-Supporting Douluo to seal his cultivation and senses together."

As he spoke, the door opened.

The room was dark in the early morning because the lights were off.

The old man walked to the innermost room. Right outside the door, by the one-way glass window, he could see a middle-aged man sitting inside. His eyes were lifeless, and his face was extremely haggard, but one could still vaguely see the handsome features he had when he was young.

"dad."

Yuan Enhui clenched her fists and instinctively shouted out.

As if sensing something, Yuan Entian, who was sitting steadily in the chair, turned his head to look at the glass window.

Nan Liujing quickly caught a faint emotional fluctuation in the eyes of this third father-in-law, but it was very subtle.

"Grandpa, can I go in and see Dad?" Yuan Enhui pleaded.

Yuan Enzhen shook his head: "Your father's memories are basically stuck on the night your mother died. No matter who he sees, he goes crazy and mistakes them for demons. Even now, the Sky-Supporting Douluo has fallen, and Grandpa hasn't found a way to help your father get out of his trance. I'm sorry."

Yuan Enhui bit her red lips tightly with her pearly teeth.

Nan Liujing stepped forward and took her round, fragrant shoulder, saying gently, "I have a way to temporarily restore your uncle's consciousness."

Upon hearing this, the grandfather and grandson immediately looked over.

Nan Liujing stepped forward, opened the door, and went straight inside.

Upon hearing the voice, Yuan Entian looked over abruptly. Although his cultivation was sealed, his eyes were still sharp, and two words uttered from his hoarse voice: "Demon!"

After saying that, he got off the chair and was about to attack Nan Liujing, his face full of resentment and anger.

A person quietly walked out from beside Nan Liujing, instantly stunning Yuanen Zhentian and Yuanen Yehui.

That's... the Sky-Supporting Douluo?
A silver light appeared, dispelling the darkness, and the Sky-Piercing Spear was aimed at Yuan Entian's chest, causing invisible waves to ripple.

At the same time, a silver light also appeared in Yuan Entian's cloudy eyes.

He froze, stunned, rooted to the spot. "Who are you?"

"Your son-in-law." Nan Liujing stepped aside, and Yuan Enye Hui hurriedly came over from behind, his eyes red, and said, "Dad."

Yuan Entian was stunned, staring at the woman before him who resembled his wife but was even more beautiful. He subconsciously said, "Little Yehui?"

The three words slipped out, and Yuan Enhui could no longer hold back her tears. She instinctively reached out to hug her father.

"do not come."

Yuan Entian shouted to stop him, clutching his head in pain.

Yuan Enhui was startled.

What kind of bullshit Dragon God is this? In the Douluo system, the God of Love is the most awesome... Nan Liujing was speechless and frowned again, saying, "Uncle's spiritual sea was injured by love and was on the verge of collapse. If it weren't for His Majesty Qingtian's intervention back then, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been able to hold on for more than a few days before he committed suicide."

"Then what should we do?" Yuan Enhui asked calmly at the critical moment without losing her composure.

Nan Liujing seemed to realize something. Looking at his father-in-law, who was clutching his head and groaning in pain, he said in a voice like thunder, "If you want to avenge yourself against the demons, then persevere and strive to heal the wounds in your spiritual sea. One day, you will surely pay for your blood debts!"

The rage, imbued with the spirit of the Seven Deadly Sins, instantly surged into the father-in-law's spiritual sea.

Yuan Entian, who was enduring excruciating pain, suddenly paused and looked at Nan Liujing with his eyes, which were about to become cloudy again.

His gaze was piercing, yet he said softly, "Help me... take good care of Xiao Yehui."

"must."

Nanliujing resolutely cut off the railway.

After saying that, Nan Liujing took Yuan Enyehui's arm around her slender waist and led her out of the room.

boom.

The room door closed and locked, and Yuan Entian's consciousness returned to its muddled state, leaving him sitting blankly in the chair.

In the corridor, Yuan Enzhentian hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

He saw the dead Sky Douluo appear alive and well before him.

She also saw hope for her son's recovery, and her expression was extremely complicated.

Nan Liujing didn't explain, but simply held his lover, who was suppressing sobs, in his arms and said, "Grandpa, we should go back."

Yuan Enzhen nodded solemnly: "I await that day. Also, regarding the matter you asked me to help with, I am always available."

Nan Liujing smiled, affectionately ruffled Xiao Yehui's hair, and transmitted his voice, "Grandpa, let her cry a little longer. We'll leave on our own later."

Yuan Enzhen gave his granddaughter a deep look before leaving silently.

(End of this chapter)