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The dragon's massive body twisted through the air, its movements accompanied by the rumble of thunder. Its claws tore through the clouds as it descended upon the battlefield. By now, it wasn't just the Limit Douluos from Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect who had joined the fight—even the commanders of the various legions, who had initially been mere spectators, could no longer remain idle. One after another, they summoned their battle armor and took to the skies.
They unleashed their full power in a desperate attempt to stop the rampage of the black-and-white dragon. It seemed as though it had truly become a complete dragon, a mere manifestation of the Yin-Yang Laws wreaking havoc upon the Douluo Continent. With a single sweep of its tail, it shattered the ninth soul skill of a Limit Douluo, then split the void itself, sending the opponent flying a thousand meters with a mouthful of blood.
"Fire the soul-guided artillery barrage!"
Streaks of light shot through the sky like rainbows. There was no need to aim—the colossal dragon coiling above Bright City was the sole target.
A storm of destruction raged around the dragon's body. This was Bright City, the heart of the War God Hall's territory, and naturally, it was equipped with strategic soul-guided weapons. What had begun as a simple grudge between the Spirit Pagoda and Bai Xu had now escalated into a conflict between Bai Xu and the entire continent.
This was nothing short of the Battle to Defend Douluo Continent.
This dragon had transcended the limits of mortal power and stepped into the realm of the gods.
"Sigh..."
A soft sigh escaped Tang Hao's lips as he observed the scene below. The people were helpless against the dragon's onslaught, and he couldn't help but feel disappointed. Though the dragon was formidable, it had long since exhausted its strength. Without Bai Xu's support, it could only last for a few moments at most.
"Wulin, calm your mind. Do not panic. Use the Seed of Nature to connect with the Douluo Planet and suppress it to the greatest extent," a gentle female voice echoed from the depths of Tang Wulin's mind. A refreshing sensation washed over him, soothing his spirit and dispelling the terror brought by the dragon's rampage.
"Understood!"
Tang Wulin didn't hesitate. Ever since learning of his true identity, many things had become clear to him—but with that clarity came greater responsibility.
"ROAR!"
Above the dark clouds where the black-and-white dragon soared, another draconic roar resounded, accompanied by a sudden burst of crimson-gold light.
The Dragon King's true form, empowered by the planet itself!
A pair of enormous golden dragon wings unfurled. Though its size was not yet on par with the black-and-white Yinglong, it was close—and an invisible pressure transformed into chains of law, binding the Yinglong's body.
"That's… the power of the planet!" The Amorous Douluo exclaimed in shock. Tang Wulin was actually able to withstand the planet's power in his martial soul true form! Anyone else would have been instantly obliterated by such immense energy.
Even during the Blood God Legion's war against the Abyss, Tang Wulin had only achieved this level by relying on the Blood God Formation, a culmination of the Federation's accumulated resources. Now, it seemed he no longer needed such external support.
"More than that. The planet is suppressing the black-and-white dragon. It truly isn't a being of Douluo Continent—the rejection it's facing is far too intense," Long Yeyue remarked as she withdrew from the battlefield. The dragon, now bound by the chains, writhed violently in midair.
This was likely its final struggle.
"It's over, Bai Xu!" Tang Wulin roared as he lunged toward the figure standing atop the dragon's head.
Yet Bai Xu remained unfazed, his hands still forming seals as he coldly surveyed the battlefield. "The final move…"
"Life and Death—"
"Xiao Xu…?" Just as Bai Xu was about to unleash his last attack, a trembling voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
The voice was familiar. Following it, Bai Xu's gaze seemed to pierce through the clouds, locking onto his parents, who were evacuating toward Shrek City under the escort of Federation officials.
"Life and Death, the Primal End!"
However, Bai Xu did not miss his opportunity due to this momentary distraction. As the massive golden dragon closed in, the Yinglong beneath Bai Xu's feet erupted with a blinding white radiance, swallowing everything in an instant.
Tang Wulin's world, once vast and empty, was suddenly flooded with searing whiteness. Had the "Life and Death, the Primal End" struck him because of the killing intent he harbored toward Bai Xu? He could no longer feel his body, no longer sense his Golden Dragon King bloodline. In this space, there was only himself.
He was not alone in this experience. The Amorous Douluo, the Light Dark Douluo, and others near the battlefield were all shrouded in a layer of black-and-white energy. Their eyes turned pale, as though time itself had frozen, leaving them suspended in midair.
Under this technique, anyone who bore ill will toward Bai Xu would face the most primal judgment of life and death—a killing intent born from all things in existence. Everything became a blade, everything became slaughter, all directed at a single target.
Unfortunately, this technique was incomplete. It was meant to be used in conjunction with the Heaven and Earth Five Elements Formation. And now, it had been blocked.
A white silhouette emerged from Tang Wulin's body, exuding an air of disdain and arrogance. "Otherworldly Demon… What is your purpose in coming to Douluo Continent?"
"Cough… Will the Planet's Master not show himself?" Bai Xu coughed up a mouthful of blood, chuckling weakly. The last technique had taken its toll on him—even the glow of his internal organs had begun to dim.
Tang Hao's brow furrowed. He paid no heed to Bai Xu's words, looking at him as though he were an insect. His gaze then flickered toward the northern part of the continent, where the Blood God Legion was stationed. Deep within, the ruler of another world was intently observing this battle.
The Abyss Holy Monarch was practically cheering. What a splendid fight!
Though it was a pity that Bai Xu couldn't be used as a vessel for his descent, it wasn't unacceptable for him to weaken Douluo Continent's forces before his death.
Of course, the Abyss Holy Monarch's surveillance was Tang Hao's greatest concern. He couldn't reveal his true form—if the Abyss Holy Monarch discovered that the Planet's Master of Douluo Continent had taken shape, it could severely disrupt the ten-thousand-year plan left by Tang San.
The plan took precedence above all else!
Tang Hao glanced at the Limit Douluos around him, their bodies still shrouded in black-and-white energy. With a flick of his finger, he sent them gently to the ground. Meanwhile, under the influence of the Seed of Nature and the planet's power, the black-and-white energy on Tang Wulin's body rapidly dissipated. His pale eyes regained clarity, and his rationality returned—along with a surge of fury.
Even the Golden Dragon King bloodline within him was boiling. He was the Dragon King! When had he ever been humiliated like this?
Even the God King Tang San had needed the combined strength of the Divine Realm's gods to subdue the Golden Dragon King. Who do you think you are?
"Once I capture you, I will personally extract the secrets of your origin and your abilities."
It was unclear whether these words came from Tang Hao, Tang Wulin, or both.
But as Tang Wlung lunged forward once more, Bai Xu found himself struggling. The Golden Dragon Spear was peerlessly sharp, capable of devouring energy, forcing Bai Xu to evade rather than confront it directly.
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Meanwhile…
Gu Yuena had returned to the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest. Here, the Heaven and Earth Five Elements Formation trembled and hummed, as though sensing Bai Xu's predicament. It yearned to fly to his aid, but this was the final contingency—it could not leave.
"You've actually developed sentience…" Gu Yuena murmured as she gently touched the formation, astonished. Had it really gained awareness after just a decade of nurturing within Bai Xu's body?
"Don't worry. You are his last hope for rebirth. To open the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and condense the final Five Elements runes, he needs you to provide the environment for his revival. Otherwise…" Gu Yuena trailed off, recalling Bai Xu's words to her.
"At this level, unless I use the Five Elements Formation as a foundation and strip most of Douluo Continent's vitality to fuel my rebirth, it won't be enough. And even the rarest herbs and treasures on this continent can no longer meet my cultivation needs."