Douluo Continent: God Descends

Chapter 113 Holy Spirit and Heavenly Phoenix

Chapter 113 Holy Spirit and Heavenly Phoenix

"Tap, tap—"

Inside the smoothly ascending golden elevator, Leng Yaozhu took out an exquisite rouge box from her personal storage soul tool, picked up a bit of fine foundation with her fingertips, and carefully touched up her makeup in front of the small mirror embedded in the lid.

Normally, she wouldn't need to do this.

After all, the name of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo not only resounds throughout the Soul Master world, but also, with her naturally beautiful face, she firmly holds the throne of the most beautiful woman in the Spirit Pagoda. Even without makeup, she is enough to outshine all other beauties.

But today is different.

The thought that Ya Li had actually come to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters made Leng Yaozhu tighten her grip on the powder puff.

Hmph~ The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo is proud and will never show the slightest weakness in front of Ya Li!

Back then, in matters of the heart, she was completely dominated by Ya Li, utterly defeated. Over the years, she's been subjected to countless public and covert displays of affection from that wretched woman.

Images of her visits to Shrek Academy over the years flashed uncontrollably through Leng Yaozhu's mind.

Every time she approached Poseidon Island, Ya Li would be the first to block her way, smiling broadly as she prevented her from seeing Yun Ming, and then casually recount her loving daily life with Yun Ming:

Today we'll swing together, tomorrow we'll patrol the academy together—his tone was so gentle it could melt your heart.

Finally, that bitch Yali would blink her innocent big eyes, pat her hand in a teasy tone, and sigh, "Yaozhu, you're such a grown woman, why haven't you found a partner yet?"

"Sigh, listen to my advice, a woman's youth is so precious. You're over a hundred years old, if you don't hurry up and find someone you like to marry, it will be too late to regret it when you're old and faded."

Pooh!

Thinking of this, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but spit inwardly.

Who is she, Tianfeng Douluo?

With the cultivation of a level 98 Power Attack-type Title Douluo, plus the rare and precious herbs he has consumed over the years that nourish his life force, he can maintain his peak condition even if he lives to be over 200 years old, let alone over 100!

So what if she's over a hundred? Her best days are yet to come!

But faced with Ya Li's smiling face, she didn't even have the confidence to refute, and could only force a smile and agree.

Why is it that the person she likes never has her in his heart?

But things are different now!

Leng Yaozhu's gaze fell on the little girl standing quietly beside her. The gloom in her eyes was instantly replaced by smugness, and she couldn't help but curl a triumphant smile at the corner of her mouth.

Not long ago, she took in a disciple with extraordinary talent, Gu Yue.

At only nine years old, his mental strength had already reached the middle level of the Spirit Realm, not to mention his unprecedented martial soul's manipulation of the seven elements!

Hmph~ She lost the fight for a man back then, but now she's going to have her disciple get revenge on Ya Li! She's determined to slap that woman's face until it's swollen and make her furious.

Leng Yaozhu turned her head to look at the little girl standing beside her, and the coldness in her eyes instantly turned into deep affection.

The more she looked at Gu Yue, the more she liked him.

This child is not only beautiful and well-behaved, but also knows how to conduct herself properly and is sensible. Even her composure and pride are exactly the same as when she was young.

It can be said that while talent was an important reason why she accepted Gu Yue as her apprentice, the more crucial reason was that the two got along very well when they first met, and Gu Yue's personality was exactly to her liking.

Otherwise, even a peerless martial soul like the Seven Elements Control might not catch the eye of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.

"Ding~"

A crisp announcement rang out, the elevator came to a smooth stop, and the heavy metal doors slowly slid open to both sides.

Leng Yaozhu deftly put away the rouge box, strode out of the elevator, and her sharp gaze swept across the wide circular hall, instantly locking onto that familiar, holy figure in the corner.

"Um?!"

Almost at the same time, as if sensing something, Ya Li, who was accompanying Lu Xingchen to look at the list of soul spirits, also slowly raised her head.

Two gazes collided suddenly in mid-air, sparks flying.

Their eyes met for less than a second before Leng Yaozhu's face lit up with a bright smile. She released Gu Yue's hand, put on her high heels, and strode quickly toward the corner, her skirt swaying gracefully with each step.

"Why is this woman here!"

Ya Li's heart tightened slightly. Without making a sound, she raised her hand to straighten the hem of her clothes, and her soul power quietly began to circulate within her body.

In an instant, an incomparably holy and warm aura emanated from her, like a gentle warm sun, making the surrounding air clear.

"Um?"

Standing to the side, Li Mengjie keenly noticed the fluctuations in Ya Li's soul power and couldn't help but cast a questioning glance at her.

What are they doing?

Leng Yaozhu's figure was getting closer and closer. Although Ya Li couldn't guess her intentions, she was unwilling to be at a disadvantage, so she spoke first, her voice gentle but with a hint of aloofness: "Your Majesty, it's been a long time."

"Sister Ya-li, what are you saying?"

Leng Yaozhu strode forward, opened her arms, and gave Yali a seemingly intimate but actually fleeting hug, saying with a smile, "When did you become so formal?"

"Hehe~"

The Holy Spirit Douluo smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the curious glances from those around him, his tone carrying a perfectly measured hint of helplessness: "Aren't there staff members from your Spirit Pagoda here? We should at least avoid any suspicion, lest any rumors spread and have a negative impact."

"Hey, what's the big deal?"

Leng Yaozhu patted her on the back, smiling openly, but her voice was loud enough for people nearby to hear, "Everyone knows perfectly well what kind of relationship I have with Sister Yali, there will never be any misunderstanding."

"That's true, I was being too attached to appearances." Yali pushed her away calmly, her gentle smile still on her face. "I wonder what brings you here today, Yaozhu?"

"What?!"

Leng Yaozhu seemed to have heard some incredible surprise. She suddenly covered her red lips, stared wide-eyed at Ya Li, and exclaimed in exaggerated astonishment, "Sister Ya Li, how did you know I recently took on a disciple?"

"No, actually I don't know—" Yali was about to explain when Leng Yaozhu interrupted her without any politeness.

"Oh, it's really not a big deal."

Leng Yaozhu covered her mouth and chuckled, but glanced at Ya Li's expression out of the corner of her eye, her tone deliberately showing off, "Sister Ya Li, if you really want to know, then I can tell you."

No! I don't want to know at all!

Ya Li's fist clenched silently inside her sleeve, her knuckles turning white. Looking at Leng Yaozhu, who was talking to herself with a smug expression, she wanted nothing more than to punch her and teach this woman a lesson!

Unfortunately, she can't.

Rather, if Ya Li really did take action, Leng Yaozhu would definitely be happy to see it happen.

After all, when it comes to actual combat, how could a Title Douluo who specializes in healing and support possibly be a match for Leng Yaozhu, a peak offensive Douluo?

"Sister Yali, look, look, this is my new disciple, Gu Yue."

Leng Yaozhu proudly pulled the little girl beside her in front of her, her boastful tone barely concealed, "This child is only nine years old this year, but her martial soul is exceptionally special—she can control seven elements!"

She paused, deliberately drawing out her words, her eyes practically overflowing with pride: "Not only that, Gu Yue's talent in mental power is unmatched; he has already reached the mid-level of the Spiritual Connection Realm."

"Tsk tsk—this talent, even among her peers across the entire continent, it's probably impossible to find another one who can compare!"

At this moment, Leng Yaozhu looked just like a fisherman who had caught a 200-pound fish, eager to show off to everyone he met, his expression incredibly arrogant.

She reached out and patted Gu Yue's head, smiling broadly as she instructed, "Come on, Gu Yue, say hello to Aunt Ya Li. She's a renowned senior figure in the Soul Master world!"

Gu Yue nodded slightly, her cool face expressionless, but she still spoke very politely: "Hello, Aunt Ya Li."

"Yes, good child." Ya Li gave Gu Yue a gentle smile. Although she disliked Leng Yao Zhu's attitude, she wouldn't take it out on a child.

But—seven elemental manipulation? Mid-level Spirit Realm mental power?

Yali's gaze towards Gu Yue became somewhat strange.

She suddenly felt that this girl looked exactly like a copy of Lu Xingchen, but a inferior version that was inferior in every way.

"Senior Li, I've made my choice. I'll take this soul spirit."

Just then, Lu Xingchen, who had been browsing the list of souls on a tablet, finally looked up and handed the tablet back to Li Mengjie.

"it is good."

Li Mengjie took the tablet, her gaze falling on the name of the selected spirit on the screen. Her pupils suddenly contracted, and a hint of undisguised astonishment flashed in her eyes.

She didn't say much, just nodded and turned to walk towards the control panel, clearly intending to personally help Lu Xingchen with the procedures for exchanging soul spirits.

Who is this child?

Leng Yaozhu's gaze was immediately drawn to Lu Xingchen, her eyes filled with curiosity. For Ya Li to personally accompany him to choose a soul spirit, this child's identity must be extraordinary, right?

Ya Li's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously took Lu Xingchen's small hand, a perfectly timed smile appearing on her face, her tone tinged with affection: "This child—is my disciple: Lu Xingchen. I brought him here today to help him choose a suitable soul spirit."

"disciple?"

Leng Yaozhu's eyes widened suddenly, her face filled with disbelief.

Ya Li, a woman who is completely devoted to Yun Ming, actually takes on a disciple?

"Lu Xingchen?!"

Gu Yue, who was standing to the side, was shocked when she heard the name. A sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at the boy who was being led by Ya Li's hand.

Is that him?

The human boy who obtained the Dragon God Bracelet, did great favors for the dragon race, and was personally valued by the Light Dragon King.

The possibility of having the same name is extremely low.

The information previously relayed by the Demon King clearly mentioned that the boy had already entered Shrek Academy, and Ya Li happened to be a student at Shrek Academy.

More importantly————

Gu Yue's gaze fell on Lu Xingchen's right wrist, where he was wearing a dazzling nine-colored bracelet. The crystals on the bracelet were emitting a faint, almost imperceptible dragon's might.

The Dragon God Bracelet! All the clues matched up instantly!

This young man is none other than Lu Xingchen!

I never expected to meet him in such an unexpected way.

Unlike the turbulent thoughts of the master and disciple, Lu Xingchen, whose hand was being held by Ya Li, clearly felt the strength coming from her palm. That usually warm and soft hand was now a little tight, and even slightly sweaty.

"Oh no! In my haste, I actually said that Xiao Xingchen was my disciple. I didn't discuss this with him at all. Will he be angry? Will he refuse on the spot?"

For a moment, the usually calm and composed Holy Spirit Douluo showed a rare hint of tension. She turned her head to look at the boy beside her, a barely perceptible tension and unease hidden deep in her eyes.

"Honestly, even if you want to show off in front of Leng Yaozhu, you don't have to be so reckless, do you? Luckily, it was me you ran into."

Lu Xingchen silently grumbled to himself, then raised his head, gave Leng Yaozhu a polite smile, stepped forward, and said gracefully, "Hello, Your Majesty Tianfeng. I have long admired your name. I am Lu Xingchen, a disciple of Teacher Yali."

To be fair, he and Yali had a pretty good relationship. Helping her out within his means wasn't a big deal.

Leng Yaozhu looked Lu Xingchen up and down. Seeing that he was so young but had such an extraordinary air about him, she nodded slightly and softened her tone: "No need to be so polite. Since you are Sister Yali's disciple, just call me Aunt Yaozhu."

"Hello, Aunt Yaozhu." Lu Xingchen immediately changed her address obediently.

call--

Yali felt a weight lift from her shoulders, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. An indescribable joy instantly welled up inside her.

Although it was just a hasty, impromptu remark, Little Star didn't refute it and even acknowledged his status as a disciple.

Does this mean that the child doesn't actually reject her being his teacher?

Just then, Gu Yue, who had been standing quietly beside Leng Yaozhu, suddenly stepped forward, her gaze fixed on Lu Xingchen. Her tone was calm yet carried an undeniable sharpness: "I have long heard that Shrek Academy is the number one academy on the continent, renowned for cultivating monstrous geniuses. As a disciple of His Holiness the Holy Spirit, you must be no ordinary person. It is an honor to meet you today. Would you allow me to learn from you?"

"It'll broaden my horizons too."

"Gu Yue?"

Leng Yaozhu was taken aback when she saw the black-haired girl who suddenly stood up and made a move. Then, a hint of emotion and relief flashed quickly in her eyes.

Did this child see through the grudges and entanglements between her and Ya Li, which is why she took the initiative to challenge Lu Xingchen?

Is he trying to vent his anger and humiliate Yali by defeating her disciple?

That must be it!

Leng Yaozhu knew Gu Yue's personality all too well: aloof and proud, calm and reserved, definitely not the kind of person who was brave and aggressive.

She's the kind of person who likes to provoke others. Given her personality, she would never have done something like this if it weren't to help her.

Gu Yue seemed to notice Leng Yaozhu's gaze, turned her head slightly, and gave her a reassuring look, indicating that she could rest assured.

Then, she looked at Lu Xingchen again, a faint smile playing on her lips, deliberately provocative, her tone carrying a barely perceptible challenge: "What? Are you afraid of losing to a little girl like me?"

Gu Yue's decision to take the initiative to attack Lu Xingchen at this moment was not impulsive, but rather the result of careful consideration.

Firstly, she had already realized that her newly appointed master had a deep-seated grudge against that Holy Spirit Douluo.

If she could defeat Lu Xingchen in this contest, she would definitely increase her standing in Leng Yaozhu's eyes and make it easier for her to integrate into the higher levels of the Spirit Pagoda in the future, paving the way for the revival of soul beasts.

Secondly, she was indeed very curious about Lu Xingchen.

What is so special about this human cub that the Light Dragon King values ​​so highly? I heard Zi Ji and the others mention that this boy seems to have silver dragon blood flowing through his veins.

Therefore, after a brief deliberation, Gu Yue decided without hesitation to challenge Lu Xingchen.

"challenge?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting this seemingly aloof girl to suddenly propose a contest.

But he quickly regained his composure, met Gu Yue's provocative gaze, nodded slightly, and said calmly, "Okay, I accept your challenge."

(Image of Leng Yaozhu.)

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