Lin Yuan woke up early and took out the Hero King Experience Card, which only lasted for five hours. The screen flashed, and the figure of Yixing appeared on the card. Immediately after, Yixing materialized before Lin Yuan, glowing softly.
"Within the nineteen pathways lies an infinite universe."
"Yixing, worthy of the title Star Qi Douluo."
[Hero: Yixing][Martial Soul: Star Chess][Soul Power: Rank 97][Work Title: Star Chess Douluo]
"The 1997 version of Top Douluo was great. Keep it up!"
Lin Yuan set off first, followed by three ships named Douluo, Xiji, Taiyi, and Yixing.
They arrived at the entrance of Sunset Forest. After waiting a little while, Bibi Dong appeared with two men.
One was someone Lin Yuan had met before—Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.The other had a gloomy expression and wore black from head to toe.
Ghost Douluo—Gui Mei.
The reason Lin Yuan came here today was to play along with Bibi Dong and win over Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. In the upcoming battle of Qian Xunji, he wanted these two to act as "Shadow Kings."
The idea, of course, came from the Douluo fanfictions Lin Yuan had read in his previous life.
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked surprised when he saw Lin Yuan."Your Majesty, we meet again."
"Yes, it has been a while. I should call you Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan now."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ghost Douluo silently evaluated the crowd. Among them stood a Rank-93 Douluo, and although the others didn't reveal their soul power, they were clearly stronger than him.
His heart tightened under pressure.
Chrysanthemum Douluo noticed as well.
"Lin Yuan, I brought them here. The rest is up to you."
"Thank you for your hard work, Dong'er." He ignored the stares from the two Douluos and added, "Let's head into the city."
Under Lin Yuan's lead, everyone walked toward Sunset City, randomly picked a teahouse, requested a private room, and sat down to talk business.
"You two must be curious why I had Dong'er find you—and why she and I are so close."
"We are."
"First, Dong'er is my beloved. As for how we met and fell in love, I can't share that. The main reason I asked for you two today is to make a deal."
"Please explain in detail, Lord Lin Yuan."
Instead of answering, Lin Yuan took out two items from his system space.
One was a dark-colored lotus with nine leaves. Each leaf had crimson veins running through it, converging in the center. It emitted a faint fragrance—not strong, but refreshing.It was an immortal herb known as the Ghostly Nether Lotus.
The other was a massive chrysanthemum—vibrant purple, and oddly enough, every petal was fluffy like velvet. The entire flower looked soft and surreal, yet had no scent at all.The stamens were half a foot taller than the petals and radiated a faint golden glow.
This was the Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, a neutral immortal herb.It strengthened the body, nourished the eight meridians, and cultivated the Vajra Undying Body.
"This… this…"Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression gradually froze—desire filling his eyes, his face twisting with excitement.
In the original story, after Dai Mubai consumed this herb, he directly broke through Rank 40, and his martial soul improved tremendously.
Compared to Dai Mubai, the Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum suited Yue Guan far more.
If he consumed it…He might break through the shackles of his martial soul entirely.
Yue Guan's right-hand martial soul slowly manifested—eerily similar to the velvet chrysanthemum in Lin Yuan's hand.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, you've played with flowers since childhood. You should recognize these two immortal herbs. You know better than anyone how impossible it is to gain even one rank after reaching Title Douluo—especially after Rank 95. But with these two herbs… I think you know what comes next."
"Perhaps both of us—Old Ghost and I—could reach Rank 96.Maybe even become peak experts."
"Exactly. This Nether Lotus is perfect for Ghost Douluo. Not only will it raise your soul power, but it will greatly enhance your speed and stealth. Although Ghost Douluo is already fast and stealthy, high-level Title Douluo can still detect you with effort. This herb fills that gap perfectly."
Ghost Douluo remained silent but nodded.
"As for this Strange Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum—there is no better user than Chrysanthemum Douluo. A martial soul based on an immortal herb will only improve dramatically after consuming it."
In both the novel and the animation, Yue Guan's talent was extraordinary.Even without a complete martial soul or any soul bones, he became a Super Douluo. That alone proved his monstrous potential.
If Yue Guan had stronger soul bones or ultimate techniques like Sorrowful Red or Velvet Babel Chrysanthemum, he might even have a chance at godhood.
"You… you're willing to give these to us?" Yue Guan asked impatiently.
"Idiot! Of course Lord Lin Yuan has conditions. Use your head."Ghost Douluo growled.
Yue Guan ignored him—it was clear he was used to this—and turned to Lin Yuan."Lord Lin Yuan, let us discuss your terms."
"In a few years, a war will occur. I need you to perform a play for me."
"A play?"
"Yes, just a performance. And the main actor of this play is—Qian Xunji."
"Qian Xunji? Lord Lin Yuan, are you asking us to betray the Pope? Impossible."
"Don't refuse so quickly. Even if you don't act, Qian Xunji will be gravely wounded—or die—in that battle. Besides, isn't Dong'er worth more than loyalty to Qian Xunji? With her twin martial souls, she is destined to surpass ordinary Title Douluo. Let me reveal another secret—Dong'er has already accepted a God Trial. Once she passes, she will inherit the position of Dark Goddess."
As he spoke, Lin Yuan gestured to Bibi Dong.She nodded, and the divine mark on her forehead appeared, radiating power.
This wasn't soul power. It was divine pressure—so heavy that Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo struggled to breathe.
Lin Yuan raised his hand, cutting off the divine aura.This Dark Goddess seat was created by Lin Yuan's system; it belonged to the system's divine realm, fully under his control.
"After you consume the herbs, your soul power will definitely rise to Rank 96.More power, more honor, more wealth—don't you think that's worthwhile?"
They had joined Spirit Hall for fame and fortune.Yue Guan even regretted on his deathbed that he had been too greedy and vain.
"Since I can give you greater wealth and greater honor—shouldn't you choose me?"
"This…" Both men hesitated.
Lin Yuan rolled his eyes and pulled three soul bones from the system.
A pitch-black left leg bone, an orange right arm bone, and a golden right arm bone.
"These are a 5,000-year Ghost Cat Left Leg Bone, a 7,000-year Strength Ape Right Arm Bone, and a 1-year Golden Burst Flower Right Arm Bone. Their ages aren't high, but they suit you perfectly. Tell me—after all these years in Spirit Hall, how many soul bones do you have?"
Currently:– Ghost Douluo had only a single ten-thousand-year right leg bone, acquired accidentally during a mission.– Yue Guan had none.
These three soul bones were undeniably perfect for them.The Ghost Cat bone would increase Ghost Douluo's speed.The Strength Ape arm bone would boost his attack power.And the Golden Burst Flower bone was ideal for Yue Guan's flower-type martial soul.
"This… heavens! Old Ghost, what do you think?" Yue Guan asked eagerly.
Ghost Douluo blinked slowly."Since you've made up your mind, I'll follow you. Wherever you go, I'll go."
"In that case—Lord Lin Yuan, we accept."
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