Chapter 92: A Hidden Dragon in the Depths, Gu Yuena Arrives at Dragon City
Time flies, and a year passed in the blink of an eye.
Within Dragon City, deep inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, was Yu Yuanchen's private Cultivation chamber.
A faint aura of lightning permeated the air; at times it was scorching and masculine, like the sun hanging in the sky; at other times it was cold and eerie, like a chilling wind from the Nine Netherworld. Yu Yuanchen sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. There were no violent fluctuations of Soul Power around him, yet it felt as if earth-shattering changes were occurring within his body.
He held his hands in a hollow embrace before his Dantian. Above his left palm, a ball of lightning—supremely Yang and rigid, brilliant white with a hint of pale gold—spun slowly. It emitted a majestic righteousness that could purify all things and incinerate evil. This was the "Yang Five Thunders," which he had initially perfected by referencing the Daoist Concepts from his previous Life and combining them with the lightning Law of this World.
Above his right palm was a ball of light that resembled deep, dark, black lightning fluid—supremely Yin and soft. It flowed silently, emitting a grim chill that could erode Soul Power and freeze the Soul. This was the "Yin Five Thunders."
"Yin and Yang divide, the Five Qi return to the source... The words of the Daoist scriptures from my previous Life truly contain ultimate truths." Yu Yuanchen murmured to himself. This year, he had not rushed to increase his Soul Power Rank (which remained stable at the Peak of Rank 94). Instead, he focused on the deep Fusion of his self-created "Five Thunders Orthodox Method" and his Ninth Spirit Ability, "Yin Yang Divine Lightning."
He referenced the Concept from his previous Life that the "Five Thunders" were transformed from the Qi of the five internal organs. Combining this with the lightning Law of this World, he further analyzed and sublimated the attributes of his own Ultimate Lightning.
Yang lightning governs growth and destruction; it is hot and fierce, corresponding to the Fire of the Heart and the Metal of the Lungs. Yin lightning governs containment and erosion; it is cold and flexible, corresponding to the Water of the Kidneys and the Wood of the Liver. The two were not in absolute opposition; instead, the Earth of the Spleen acted as a mediator, responsible for harmonizing the Yang of the Heart and the Yin of the Kidneys. They generated and restrained each other, serving as each other's Foundation in an unending cycle. When Yang lightning operated to the extreme, it could give birth to a trace of pure Yin; when Yin lightning reached its deepest point, it could also generate Yang from the extreme Yin.
This realization allowed his control over lightning to step into a brand-new Realm. The power of lightning became increasingly smooth and versatile in his hands, no longer relying solely on the innate dominance and speed of the Thunder Saint Dragon Martial Soul, but gaining more subtlety and unpredictability at the level of Law.
"Yin and Yang alternate; the lightning method is natural. Once this method is complete, my means against enemies will be even more unpredictable, and my reliance on the Dragon Clan's innate talents can be reduced further." Yu Yuanchen slowly opened his eyes. A golden lightning flash flickered in his left eye while a dark lightning glow circulated in his right before they both returned to calm. With a slight thought, the Yin and Yang thunders quietly merged back into his body, and his aura became completely restrained, making him look like an ordinary person.
Besides the progress in his lightning method, another gain was Spear Intent.
To one side of the quiet room, that purple-gold thunder dragon spear floated silently. Yu Yuanchen did not use any Soul skills; he simply communicated with it using his purest mind, practicing the most basic movements like thrusting, picking, sweeping, and smashing.
The movements seemed slow and simple, yet they contained a sharp will that moved forward with indomitable force, ready to tear everything apart! This was the "Spear Intent" he had realized after a year of unceasing bitter Cultivation, using his high Cultivation level to feed back into the basics—a natural progression from a position of strength!
The Realm of Intent is the initial Fusion of a weapon's characteristics with one's own will. Every move and stance carries a unique "momentum," which can slightly increase attack power and penetration. More importantly, it grants the ability to interfere with and awe an opponent's mind.
Although it was only the most basic "Intent" stage of the Concept Realm, when deployed with the Foundation of a Titled Douluo, its power was not to be underestimated. More importantly, it represented his start in breaking away from a combat style that relied purely on Martial Souls and Martial Soul Abilities, taking a step toward the "Dao" that emphasized skill and will.
After finishing his seclusion, Yu Yuanchen would often spend time by Zhilan's side. Sometimes they would stroll through the Sect's gardens, listening to her whisper about interesting Sect events and what she saw while practicing medicine; other times, they would discuss Martial Soul evolution and the cultivation of the "Star Devourer" vine guard.
With the help of the residual medicinal power from the Immortal Herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and her own hard work, Ye Zhilan's Cultivation had reached Rank 77. Her Sacred Heart Immortal Tang Martial Soul became increasingly miraculous, with even stronger control over plants and Life force feedback. Their feelings for each other grew richer through their simple and warm interactions.
However, neither Yu Yuanchen nor Ye Zhilan noticed that a pair of eyes from the distant Star Dou Great Forest, filled with curiosity and inquiry, had already quietly turned toward this peaceful place.
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Tracing back to a year ago, at the bottom of the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena had spent immense effort and ten percent of her Origin, supplemented by the essence of the Lake of Life, to finally mold a flawless human teenage girl's body.
She appeared to be sixteen or seventeen years old, with peerless beauty, silver hair, purple eyes, and skin whiter than snow, carrying an innate coldness and nobility that seemed detached from the mortal World. Her Martial Soul was a weakened version of her original Silver Dragon form, but she carried the Divine Artifact, the Silver Dragon Spear.
To ensure everything was foolproof and to hide from the potential gaze of a Heavenly God, Gu Yuena moved her entire main consciousness into this Clone, leaving only a sliver of instinctive will to control her massive Dragon body as it continued its slumber. When the Clone was first formed, her strength was suppressed to the Soul Saint Realm, but for her, who possessed God King-level combat awareness and the Silver Dragon Spear, it was enough to protect herself in the human World.
However, upon taking her first step into the human World, this Co-lord of Spirit Beasts caused quite a few laughs.
Although she had the Dragon Clan's Legacy of knowledge in her Bloodline, she was completely ignorant of human secular rules and social graces.
Not knowing what currency was, she would pick up a vendor's fruit and just walk away, provoking shouts and curses;
Unaware of the boundaries between men and women, she once stared at a man for several extra moments out of curiosity, causing a misunderstanding;
Not understanding complex human etiquette and social interaction, her words and actions always carried an innate aloofness and nobility that was out of place with her surroundings;
Even less did she understand complex human emotions and hypocritical pleasantries; she was often direct to the point of being stunning.
All of this stemmed from her unique experiences. Since her birth from the split of the Dragon God, she had spent most of her time fleeing or sleeping; her Heart-Nature was actually as pure as a blank sheet of paper. Her usual majesty was more like a cloak she had to wear as the Silver Dragon King, burdened with the heavy responsibility of reviving the Dragon Clan. Now, she was like an "over-aged infant" who possessed great power but was full of strangeness and curiosity toward the World.
(Setting Supplement: Since her birth from the split of the Dragon God, Gu Yuena has spent the vast majority of her time in a state of heavy injury and slumber; her Spiritual state is actually extremely simple, like a blank sheet of paper. She knows she is the Co-lord of Spirit Beasts and carries the responsibility of reviving the Dragon Clan and leading the Soul Beasts to find a way out. This heavy mission forces her to maintain majesty and calmness. However, she is not fully clear on the details of the Dragon God's fall or the deep-seated reasons why Soul Beasts cannot become gods (which are actually rules set by the Dragon God himself). Most of her long years were spent healing. Her Spiritual experience is less that of a calculating ruler and more that of a lonely girl forced into premature maturity by a heavy burden.)
After spending some time and relying on her powerful learning ability and Spiritual perception, Gu Yuena finally adapted to the basic rules of the human World. She also remembered the goal of her trip and began to inquire for information. Soon, one name frequently appeared in her ears—Yu Yuanchen!
The Young Lord of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the youngest Titled Douluo in history, the Dragon Sovereign Douluo! His growth experience was legendary; with the Thunder Saint Dragon Martial Soul and a brilliant record of battle, he was hailed as the future number one person on the continent. His Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's prestige was at its Peak, and it was generally expected to claim the title of "Number One Sect Under Heaven" in the Seven Sects Election five years from now.
"Yu Yuanchen... It really is him." A flash of realization crossed Gu Yuena's purple eyes. With such talent and strength, it was no wonder he could attract the favor of a Divinity and even find and absorb the dragon power of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
But following that was a trace of hidden worry. Through observing the development of human Soul Masters, she keenly perceived their overall speed of development. Compared to Soul Beasts, who required thousands or even tens of thousands of years of accumulation, the Cultivation speed of human Soul Masters, their reproductive capacity, and their almost predatory efficiency in developing resources made her secretly alarmed. If this continued and there was no supreme existence like her to act as a check, the living space of Soul Beasts would inevitably be continuously compressed.
"According to this trend, if there are no variables, perhaps in less than tens of thousands of years, Soul Beasts will completely fall into a disadvantage in the competition with humans, and there may even be a danger of extinction..." This deduction made Gu Yuena frown slightly. Although she was the Co-lord of Spirit Beasts, she knew deep down that relying on her power alone, it would be difficult to reverse the disadvantage the entire race had formed over a long evolution. Reviving the Dragon Clan and finding a way out for Soul Beasts was a long and difficult road.
"Forget it, the priority now is to find clues about the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings." She shook off her stray thoughts and focused her attention back on Yu Yuanchen.
She quietly came to Dragon City and, relying on her powerful Spiritual Power and concealment abilities, searched the city inside and out several times. However, to her disappointment, she did not perceive any strong fluctuations or special spatial traces belonging to the remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. Although Yu Yuanchen had those two faint traces of dragon power on him, their source did not seem to be here.
"He must know where that secret place is; he just hasn't gone there recently." Gu Yuena reached a conclusion. To get clues, she had to get close to Yu Yuanchen.
However, her subsequent observations left her with no way to start. Yu Yuanchen's Life was extremely regular; he was either in closed-door Cultivation or accompanying the woman named Ye Zhilan. He lived in seclusion and rarely had contact with outsiders. Trying to inconspicuously approach a highly alert Titled Douluo and fish for information was as difficult as reaching the heavens.
Her gaze finally landed on Ye Zhilan.
This woman was Yu Yuanchen's fiancée. Her Martial Soul seemed to be a top-tier healing-type begonia flower, and her Cultivation was not weak either. More importantly, she had a gentle temperament and often went out to practice medicine and provide treatment, contacting many people. It seemed... she was easier to approach?
Gu Yuena's simple mind thought of a "simple" method: since approaching Yu Yuanchen directly wouldn't work, she would first approach Ye Zhilan and become her friend or... someone who needed her help? That way, she might naturally enter their circle and have a chance to investigate Yu Yuanchen's secrets.
As for how to approach? Gu Yuena looked at her flawless human Clone, which appeared somewhat "abnormal" due to her ignorance of the World, and then at Ye Zhilan's actions of practicing medicine to save people. A preliminary plan formed in her heart.
"Get sick? Get injured? Or... pretend to be homeless?" She tilted her head, a trace of confusion and eagerness to try flashing in her purple eyes. To her, imitating human emotions seemed harder than comprehending a Law.
But for the great plan of the Dragon Clan, she had to try.
Outside Dragon City, the mountain wind blew gently, stirring her long silver hair. Gu Yuena looked toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, her eyes becoming firm and indifferent once more.
"I'll start with you, Ye Zhilan."
A plan slowly took shape in her heart. She needed to find a suitable time and a reasonable identity to naturally appear before Ye Zhilan, win her trust, and then wait for an opportunity to inquire about Yu Yuanchen's secrets, especially the source of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' dragon power.
Dragon City remained prosperous and bustling, but undercurrents were already quietly surging. Yu Yuanchen, who was focused on his Cultivation, did not yet know that a "visitor" with a special identity and unclear purpose had already locked her gaze onto the person he cherished most. And the simple-minded Silver Dragon King would also officially step into this turbulent human chessboard, attempting to pluck the strings of fate.
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