Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 73 The Undead Dimension
The energy from the Ice Dragon's right claw bone surged into Lu Jun's body like a rushing glacier, carrying an ancient roar and extreme cold.

This power is far more domineering and primal than the Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Bone.

Just as he was fully utilizing his cultivation technique to guide this immense energy to impact his meridians and stabilize his soul power, a sudden change occurred.

Deep within his spiritual sea, the Ice Abyss Sword Martial Soul, as serene as an ancient glacier, once again emitted a silent hum.

An irresistible suction force suddenly erupted from within the body.

When the power of the ancient ice dragon flowed through the meridian node where the Ice Abyss Sword was located, it was like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, with more than 60% of it being forcibly diverted away.

The process of separation was extremely domineering. The power of the ice dragon didn't even have time to put up much resistance before it was devoured and assimilated by the even more absolute chill of the Ice Abyss Sword.

Lu Jun was not surprised at all.

Currently, his ultimate ice technique has not encountered any formidable opponents.

As the last trace of icy energy was absorbed, Lu Jun's soul power surged upwards.

Ultimately, it settled steadily at level thirty-six.

Another promotion.

Lu Jun opened his eyes, feeling the growing power within his body and the newly formed soul bone skills.

An extremely powerful single-target ice-attribute attack skill, its power is definitely not to be underestimated.

But looking at his own soul power, which was still only at level thirty-six, and then thinking about the terrifying energy contained in that ancient ice dragon soul bone that was nearly 100,000 years old...

He silently channeled his spiritual energy into his spiritual sea, gazing at the Ice Abyss Sword that floated at its core, emitting a faint blue light, as if nothing had happened.

Lu Jun's lips twitched, and he mentally screamed:

"Ice Abyss Sword, Ice Abyss Sword, you're such a glutton! I fed you almost half the energy of a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, and you only gave me a level up? You should at least give me some reaction! Where's the rust? Where are the cracks? You could at least give me a little light!"

Ice Abyss Sword: "..."

It hovered silently, its ancient blade unchanged, as if silently mocking Lu Jun's complaints.

"Never mind, at least the soul bone skill is very strong, and my soul power has also increased."

Lu Jun sighed helplessly, suppressing his frustration, and began to familiarize himself with his newly acquired power and soul bone skills before entering a meditative recovery state.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window.

Lu Jun finished meditating, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Although he was a little disappointed that his soul power only increased by one level, he was quite satisfied with the power of the newly acquired Ice Dragon Right Claw Bone skill, which undoubtedly raised his combat ability to another level.

When there's a real battle later, we can test its actual power.

He had just finished washing up and was getting ready to go to class when there was a knock on the door.

Lu Jun opened the door.

Outside the door stood a figure so striking that even the morning sunlight paled in comparison.

Leng Yulai leaned against the door frame, her sharply tailored black trench coat outlining her breathtaking curves. A pair of large sunglasses that covered half her face added to her mystery and dashing air.

Her long hair was casually draped behind her head, and her red lips curled into a lazy yet playful smile.

"Good morning, little one." She raised her hand, gently pushed up her sunglasses with her fingertips, revealing a pair of captivatingly beautiful eyes. "Get ready and come with me. Your teacher wants to see you."

Lu Jun was taken aback: "Teacher Leng?"

I thought it was Gu Chenyu.

"Hmm." Leng Yulai nodded. "Good news. I'll take you there."

Without further explanation, Leng Yulai turned around directly, and Lu Jun immediately followed.

With Leng Yulai escorting them, the journey was smooth and unimpeded, and they drove directly into the headquarters' underground private passage, stopping in front of the soul-guided elevator that led directly to the top floor.

"Go ahead, my sister is waiting for you upstairs."

Leng Yulai took off her sunglasses, winked at Lu Jun, then put them back on, started the Soul Guidance Luxury Car, leaving only a low engine roar and a faint fragrance.

...On the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda, in Leng Yaozhu's private reception room.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is the bustling view of Mingdu.

Today, Leng Yaozhu wore a well-tailored light red cheongsam that accentuated her elegant figure. She appeared less dignified than usual and more gentle.

She was holding a cup of tea, looking at the scrolling information on the screen.

Seeing Lu Jun enter, she put down her teacup, a gentle and approving smile appearing on her exquisite face:

"Coming? Sit down."

Lu Jun bowed respectfully: "Teacher."

“No need for formalities.” Leng Yaozhu gestured for Lu Jun to sit down, her gaze sweeping over him. “I know about your performance in the Tianhai Alliance. Not only did you win the championship, but you also single-handedly crushed Shrek’s proud team, and even… made the entire Shrek Academy lose face. You did a fantastic job.”

She paused, then tapped the screen with her fingertip, projecting a list onto the display:
"check it out."

Lu Jun looked up and saw the list of mainland's genius teenagers. His gaze quickly swept over it and finally settled on a prominent position at the front.

Fourth place: Lu Jun, Martial Soul: Ice Abyss Sword, Age: 10, Soul Power Level: around level 34.

Record: In the Tianhai Alliance Grand Tournament, he froze the Shrek Academy team with a single sword strike, and in the individual competition, he instantly killed Shrek Academy team captain Yu Tianxuan.

Evaluation: With the ultimate ice attribute and domineering ice-sealing sword intent, he is undoubtedly the number one person below the Soul King!
Potential: SSS level

"Fourth place?" Lu Jun was somewhat surprised. He knew he had stood out this time, but he didn't expect his ranking to rise so quickly.

I was only ranked nineteenth.

Moreover, the evaluation of him as "the number one person below the Soul King" made him scratch his head somewhat embarrassedly.

As for the top three on the list of genius teenagers, they are all at the Soul King level, which has nothing to do with him at this stage.

“This is well-deserved,” Leng Yaozhu smiled. “The whole internet is talking about you now. Your sword that froze the entire Shrek Academy team in the competition has become an object of imitation for countless young soul masters. The reputation of the Spirit Pagoda has also been raised to a new level because of your performance.”

Looking at Lu Jun's slightly shy expression, her smile deepened:

"Because your performance in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition far exceeded everyone's expectations, we have decided, after discussion, to give you a special reward—a reward that only core members who have made truly outstanding contributions are qualified to receive."

Lu Jun perked up and sat up straight.

Leng Yaozhu stood up and walked towards the smooth wall on one side of the reception room.

She stretched out her slender hand and placed it on an inconspicuous rune on the wall.

A soft light shone, and the walls silently slid open to reveal a silver portal emanating a faint spatial fluctuation.

"follow me."

Leng Yaozhu was the first to step into the portal.

Lu Jun followed closely behind, and with a flash of light, the scene before him instantly changed.

The spatial technology of the Spirit Pagoda is truly amazing.

It was no longer a luxurious and brightly lit office, but a huge, empty, and slightly dimly lit circular hall.

In the center of the hall, a gigantic, slowly rotating silver halo composed of countless profound soul energies floated in the air.

The light wheel emitted powerful spatial fluctuations, connecting several different spatial passage entrances.

Most of the entrances to the passages emitted soft or intense light, clearly leading to elemental realms suitable for Soul Masters of different attributes to cultivate within the Spirit Pagoda.

But Lu Jun's gaze was involuntarily drawn to one of the passages.

The entrance to the passage was a deep, dark gray-black that seemed to devour light.

A faint gray mist lingered around the entrance, emanating a cold and deathly aura that made people feel somewhat uncomfortable, yet also possessed a sense of sacred light.

Above the entrance, four large characters are inscribed in ancient script:

"The Necropolis".

(End of this chapter)