Chapter 239 Bibi Dong Breaks Through Her Defenses!
A system notification sounded in the group chat.
[His Holiness the Pope has been banned from speaking by the administrator, Silver Dragon King, for one hour.]
The group chat fell silent instantly.
Inside the Papal Palace in Wuhun City.
Bibi Dong sat on the papal chair, staring at the glaring censorship message in her mind, and angrily crushed the wine glass in her hand.
"You bastard!" Bibi Dong roared, her chest heaving violently. She, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, had been silenced in a chat group by a mere spirit beast—this was an utter disgrace!
Gu Yuena, standing by the Lake of Life, laughed out loud with joy.
This feeling of being in control of everything is truly amazing.
Just as Gu Yuena was enjoying the thrill of having administrator privileges...
A dazzling golden light shone in her mind.
[Ding! Congratulations to Silver Dragon King for becoming the first administrator of this group! You have received an exclusive administrator bonus.]
Gu Yuena's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately used her mind to open the golden red envelope.
Two items appeared in her system storage slot.
The first item was an ancient scroll. It was inscribed with the words "The Method for Soul Beasts to Transcend Tribulation and Become Gods".
The second item was a crystal-clear fruit, radiating a rich sense of life. It was a fruit of transformation.
Gu Yuena suddenly stood up.
The waters of the Lake of Life surged with enormous waves because of her intense emotional fluctuations.
Gu Yuena stared wide-eyed at the two items in the storage compartment, completely stunned.
Soul beasts cannot become gods; this is a rigid rule established by the divine realm, a curse weighing down on all soul beasts. The Transformation Fruit, on the other hand, is a heaven-defying divine object that allows a 100,000-year-old soul beast to directly and perfectly transform into human form, sparing it the pain of rebuilding.
Either of these two items, if taken out, would be enough to drive the entire soul beast world crazy.
Now, simply because she became an administrator in the chat group, the group owner directly bestowed these two items upon her.
Gu Yuena took a deep breath, trying to calm her wildly beating heart. She looked up at the sky, and the name of the group leader, "Lu Tiandi," came to mind.
Just how terrifying is this group owner?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's carriage was spacious and luxurious, with thick, snow-white animal hide carpets inside, and exquisite pastries and steaming tea laid out on the table.
The wheels rolled over the bluestone pavement, making a soft rumbling sound.
Lu Ming leaned back on the soft couch, looking quite content.
Ning Rongrong curled up beside him like a well-behaved kitten, peeled a purple grape, and carefully fed it to Lu Ming's mouth.
"Is it sweet?" Ning Rongrong asked, blinking her big eyes.
Lu Ming opened his mouth and ate it, then casually pinched Ning Rongrong's smooth cheek.
"It's alright, but not as sweet as yours."
Ning Rongrong blushed, but pressed herself even closer.
Sitting opposite Lu Ming, Zhu Zhuqing was massaging his calves with just the right amount of pressure and surprisingly skillful technique. Xiao Wu, meanwhile, was leaning against the window, watching the scenery rush by outside, occasionally glancing back at Lu Ming with eyes full of flattery.
Just now, he was the ruthless man who forced Tang San to become a eunuch, and now he's the young master enjoying the pleasures of the world.
Lu Ming's mind stirred slightly, and his consciousness once again sank into the chat group in his mind.
The atmosphere in the group is a bit strange right now.
The most active user, "Pope Bibi Dong," has had her profile picture grayed out after being banned from speaking for an hour by Gu Yuena.
[Silver Dragon King]: This administrator's privileges are really useful. It's so much quieter now.
[I Have No Mother]: Hey, Silver Dragon King, even though you've taken on the administrator position, don't be too arrogant. That woman may be annoying, but she's still the Pope of the Spirit Hall. If you act like this, be careful she doesn't come after you.
[Silver Dragon King]: If she dares to come to the Star Dou Great Forest, I will make sure she never leaves.
Gu Yuena's words exuded a domineering aura.
Having just received a god-level reward from the group admin, Gu Yuena is now bursting with confidence.
Lu Ming looked at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.
This group only includes human powerhouses and Gu Yuena, the ruler of all soul beasts; it seems something is missing.
The opportunities in Douluo Continent don't just lie with humans.
[Emperor Lu Tian]: You all seem to have a lot of free time. Since you're all so free, let me tell you a story, or rather, reveal a secret.
As soon as the message was sent, the group chat immediately fell silent.
Lu Tiandi's revelations are absolutely earth-shattering. He previously exposed Tang Hao's shameful deeds, which directly led to Tang Hao being beaten half to death. What will he reveal now?
[Wanting a sweet romance]: Group admin, tell me quickly! I've got my little stool ready!
[Poison Fairy]: Produced by Emperor Lu Tian, it's guaranteed to be a masterpiece. I'd like to hear it too.
[Silver Dragon King]: I am all ears.
Lu Ming didn't keep them in suspense and directly typed a line of text into the input box.
[Lu Tiandi]: You all know that the Star Dou Great Forest is a habitat for soul beasts, and you know that there are hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts there, and even ferocious beasts like Gu Yuena. But do you know that there is another being hidden in the Star Dou Great Forest that truly determines the fate of soul beasts?
[Silver Dragon King]: Hmm?
Gu Yuena sat by the Lake of Life, and upon seeing these words, her previously calm expression instantly changed.
She didn't expect Lu Ming to even know this.
[Lu Tiandi]: It's not the strongest, but it's the most important. It carries the fortune of the entire Star Dou Great Forest. As long as it exists, the cultivation speed of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest can double, and the probability of 100,000-year-old soul beasts breaking through their bottlenecks will also greatly increase.
[Lu Tiandi]: It is called - the Imperial Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
When this message was sent, all the human members in the group looked completely bewildered.
[I Have No Mother]: Imperial Beast? What is that? Soul Beasts can even control destiny?
[Liu Erlong]: I've killed a lot of soul beasts, but I've never heard of such a thing before.
[Poison Fairy]: My grandfather is a Title Douluo, and he never mentioned this to me. Group owner, you're not making this up, are you?
Only Gu Yuena's hand, holding the communication interface, trembled slightly.
This is the biggest secret of the Star Dou Great Forest, known only to a few ferocious beasts in the core area.
The existence of the Imperial Auspicious Beast is related to the rise and fall of the Soul Beast race.
If this news gets out and reaches the ears of powerful humans, those greedy humans will definitely spare no effort to rush into the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt down auspicious beasts and seize that heaven-defying Qi Luck Soul Bone.
[Lu Tiandi]: The Three-Eyed Golden Lion possesses the dual attributes of ultimate fire and ultimate light. More importantly, it possesses the bloodline of a golden dragon. Its third eye can see through all illusions in the world and even control the power of destiny.
[Lu Tiandi]: @Silver Dragon King, am I right?
Gu Yuena took a deep breath.
She knew she couldn't hide it, and lying was pointless in front of someone as unfathomable as Lu Ming.
[Silver Dragon King]: How did you know? The auspicious beast has never left the core area.
They admitted it!
The group chat exploded instantly.
Even the Silver Dragon King admitted it, so it must be true!
It can double the cultivation speed of a soul beast and increase the chance of breakthrough. It's practically a mobile cultivation cheat!
[I Don't Have a Mother]: Holy crap! If you could catch this kind of spirit beast and keep it as a pet, wouldn't it be incredibly powerful?
[Poison Fairy]: What are you thinking? That's the lifeblood of the Star Dou Great Forest. If you dare to touch it, the Silver Dragon King will probably lead all the ferocious beasts out of the forest and tear you to pieces.
Inside the carriage.
Lu Ming closed the group chat interface and gently tapped his fingers on the table.
Revealing the auspicious beast is just the first step.
His goal was to make this auspicious beast an asset. After all, once the Three-Eyed Golden Lion transformed, it would become the stunningly beautiful Wang Qiu'er.
...
Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.
The waters of the Lake of Life are emerald green, exuding a rich sense of life.
Gu Yuena stood by the lake, her long silver hair falling to her ankles. She looked at the [Transformation Fruit] she had just received in her hand, her eyes sparkling.
The fruit was crystal clear, as if it contained a small world inside, with a halo of light flowing around it.
"Di Tian," Gu Yuena called softly.
The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly spread throughout the entire core area.
With a flash of black shadow, the Beast God Di Tian appeared behind Gu Yuena, kneeling on one knee.
"My lord."
"Go and bring the auspicious beast over," Gu Yuena instructed.
Although Di Tian was puzzled, he dared not ask any more questions and his figure disappeared instantly.
Not long after, a golden light leaped through the jungle.
It was a magnificent lion, its entire body covered in golden mane, as if it were made of pure gold. Golden flames trod beneath its four paws, and with each step it took, the surrounding plants seemed to grow even greener.
What is most striking is the vertical eye on its forehead, which flashes with an eerie red light.
The auspicious beast of emperors, the three-eyed golden lion.
It ran happily to Gu Yuena's side and affectionately rubbed against the hem of her skirt.
"My lord, you were looking for me?"
The auspicious beast's voice was clear and melodious, like that of a little girl who hadn't grown up yet.
Gu Yuena squatted down and reached out to stroke the auspicious beast's soft mane.
"Would you like to go and see the human world?" Gu Yuena asked.
The auspicious beast's three eyes lit up at the same time.
"I want to! I'm so bored staying in the forest every day, and the Red King and the others are too scared to play with me. But Di Tian said the human world is dangerous, and if I don't transform, I'll be caught and made into soup."
Gu Yuena opened her palm, and the Transformation Fruit lay quietly in her fair hand.
"Eat it."
"This is a treasure bestowed by the group leader. If you eat it, you will be able to perfectly transform into human form. Unlike Xiao Wu, you will not need to start over. You will retain all your strength and possess the most perfect human form."
The mythical beast curiously leaned closer and sniffed.
An enticing aroma wafted into its nose, making its blood boil.
"Really? My lord, you're not lying to me, are you?"
When have I ever lied to you?
Without further hesitation, the auspicious beast opened its mouth and swallowed the transformation fruit in one gulp.
In an instant.
A dazzling golden light burst forth from the auspicious beast's body, instantly engulfing the entire shoreline of the Lake of Life.
The golden light shot straight into the sky, even triggering extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth. Phantom images of dragons roaring and phoenixes howling appeared in the sky, as if celebrating the birth of a deity.
Di Tian had to retreat several hundred meters to avoid being affected by this terrifying energy wave.
Within the light, the auspicious beast's body began to change.
The once enormous beast body gradually shrank, its golden fur transforming into countless specks of light before reforming.
A full quarter of an hour passed.
The golden light slowly faded away.
A young girl stood barefoot on the grass.
She looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old.
Her long, wavy, light blue hair cascaded down her back, reaching all the way to her calves. The hair color was extremely unique, shimmering with a faint golden glow in the sunlight, as if it were a dreamlike and enchanting sight.
Her skin was as white as snow, and so delicate it seemed to break at a touch.
Her features were exquisitely beautiful; even someone as discerning as Gu Yuena had to admit that it was a near-perfect beauty.
Her eyes were large, with clear pinkish-blue pupils, but deep within them shone a hint of golden majesty.
The girl looked down at her hands, then touched her face.
Wow! I've really turned into a human!
She excitedly spun around on the spot, her long, light blue hair fluttering in the wind, breathtakingly beautiful.
With a wave of her hand, Gu Yuena draped a long golden dress made of silver scales over the girl, concealing her graceful figure.
"From today onwards, in the human world, you will be called Wang Qiu'er," Gu Yuena said.
"Wang Qiu'er?" The girl tilted her head and thought for a moment. "That sounds nice! I'll be called Wang Qiu'er!"
Wang Qiu'er threw herself into Gu Yuena's arms, nuzzling against her just like when she was still in her beast form.
"My lord, can I go play now?"
Gu Yuena looked at the energetic girl in front of her, a hint of doting in her eyes.
"No rush. There's one more person you need to get to know."
Who is it?
"The one who gave you this fruit is... our king."
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The carriage slowly came to a stop.
"Young Master Lu, we've arrived," came the butler's voice from outside the carriage.
Lu Ming got out of the car with the three girls.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin were already waiting at the door. When Ning Fengzhi saw Lu Ming, his smile was even warmer than when he saw his own father.
"Nephew Lu, you must be tired from your journey. I have already arranged for a fine banquet to welcome you back." Ning Fengzhi greeted him warmly.
Lu Ming nodded and exchanged a few polite words.
"Sect Leader Ning, you're too kind. I'm a little tired and would like to rest for a bit."
"Of course, of course." Ning Fengzhi immediately instructed the servants, "Take Young Master Lu to the best VIP room. Rongrong, don't keep bothering Nephew Lu, let him get some rest."
Although Ning Rongrong was reluctant, she knew her limits and obediently nodded.
Lu Ming went to the guest room and dismissed everyone else.
He closed the door, sat on the bed, and let out a long sigh of relief.
"System, settle the reward."
The actions taken in the group chat before, especially Gu Yuena beating up Tang Hao and Xiao Wu forcing Tang San to resign, generated a huge amount of activity and influence.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing this stage of the storyline guidance.]
[Rewards being processed...]
[Congratulations, host, you have earned 80,000 points.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the item: True Dragon Essence Blood (ten drops).]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a special item: Multiverse Chat Group Invitation Card x1.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the cultivation technique: Heavenly Emperor Fist (Part 2).]
Looking at the series of reward notifications, Lu Ming couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
Eighty thousand points can be redeemed for a lot of good things in the store.
True Dragon Essence Blood—this is a sacred object for tempering the body. Even a single drop could trigger a life-or-death battle between Title Douluos in the outside world. After ten drops, Lu Ming felt that his physical strength was sufficient to directly confront a Soul Saint.
As for the second part of the Heavenly Emperor Fist, it further completes his attack methods.
(End of chapter)