Chapter 182: The Collapse of Someone’s Dao Heart
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"What did you say you wanted to be first in, kid?"
Li Luochen coldly remarked before walking away.
"A mere speck of sand isn't even worth half of me. You can't even dance."
Li Luochen's icy words immediately caused a certain dampness in Hu Liena—don't misunderstand, it was just drool. Hu Liena's heart raced with excitement: 'He's so domineering, so handsome! I love him so much! No matter what, even if I have to be the mistress, I'll follow him.'
Unaware that Hu Liena had already been captivated by his dominance and arrogance, Li Luochen was now thinking about what to name his future son. What should he call him?
As the eldest son of Li Luochen, how about "Li Chengqian"? As the child of him and Qian Renxue, he should achieve great things. Moreover, with their combined talents, their child would undoubtedly possess extraordinary innate abilities.
Could there be a spirit mutation? That was highly unlikely. What could it possibly mutate into? One shouldn't underestimate the bloodline of the six-winged angel.
Still, the name "Chengqian" might carry too much pressure. After all, whether it was Emperor Taizong's son or Li Yunqian's son, their fates hadn't turned out well.
But as part of the Li family, Li Luochen wouldn't suppress his son like those emperors. He wasn't an emperor, nor did he have much of an inheritance to pass on, so his son didn't need to bear such heavy burdens.
That settled it. His eldest son would be named Li Chengqian. This generation would carry the "Cheng" character.
Feeling quite pleased, Li Luochen hummed a little tune as he walked away.
Meanwhile, Hu Liena called for someone to treat Yan, who had been sent flying by Li Luochen's blow. Blood was still trickling from his seven orifices—it was urgent to get him treated.
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For the time being, Li Luochen stayed at the Spirit Hall until Qian Renxue gave birth. After all, neither Bibi Dong nor Thousand Daoshen were willing to let her leave just yet.
However, Li Luochen asked his grandfather Dugu Bo to bring Dugu Yan over. After all, Qian Renxue's health had always been under Dugu Yan's care, and both Li Luochen and Qian Renxue trusted her.
Would Dugu Yan maliciously harm the child? Don't be ridiculous—this wasn't some melodramatic soap opera. Though Dugu Yan possessed venomous abilities, they stemmed from her spirit and sharp tongue.
When it came to sharp tongues, Qian Renxue had already been defeated by Dugu Yan. There was no contest—Dugu Yan was far more experienced in verbal sparring. She had been around Li Luochen longer and knew how to play her cards.
Qian Renxue, on the other hand, was still new to womanhood, like a flower yet to fully bloom. It would take time for her to catch up.
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On the other side, Yan—the self-proclaimed future strongest in the world—finally regained consciousness after several days of being comatose. However, his mind was still foggy and disoriented.
Li Luochen's strike had contained many elements: the lightning of the Dark Demon God Tiger, his self-created soul skill "Battle Heaven and Earth," which combined his soul power, spirit, and mental energy into one devastating blow.
Soul masters struck by this attack often lost consciousness instantly—it was a god-tier move for crushing weaker opponents. However, against stronger foes, its effectiveness was somewhat limited.
High-level experts generally possessed stable mental fortitude, making them immune to the overwhelming battle intent Li Luochen unleashed. Therefore, against such opponents, Li Luochen relied on his Fusion Ring techniques to deliver nuclear-level devastation. This particular move was purely for bullying weaker foes.
The blow itself left the victim stunned but didn't cause brain damage. Whether it shattered someone's Dao heart, however, was beyond Li Luochen's concern.
As for Li Luochen shouting "Thunderclap Bagua" on the spot, it was purely a tribute to Kaido-sensei. This move, named "Addiction King's Craving," thrilled Li Luochen—it was hilariously effective at leaving opponents bewildered without causing lasting harm.
At this moment, Yan clutched his head, his mind replaying the scene of that single strike. It had shattered his pride, crushed his dreams, and obliterated everything he held dear—all in front of the goddess Hu Liena.
"AAAAHHHHH..."
Yan sobbed in agony, feeling utterly hopeless about his future. Why bother cultivating anymore? That man was so strong, and he was younger too!
Indeed, Li Luochen's single strike had successfully shattered the Dao heart of our "Future Strongest in the World" Yan.
Meanwhile, the perpetrator, Li Luochen, was currently enjoying the pleasures of sneaking into Qian Renxue's chambers. The intoxicating sensations left him unable to resist.
Still, he only indulged lightly, just to quench his thirst. Everything else would wait until Dugu Yan arrived. Once Qian Renxue safely delivered their child four months later, they could resume their joyful activities.
During this time, Li Luochen also gained a deeper understanding of the Spirit Hall's true strength. The Spirit Hall boasted twenty Title Douluos, along with several Soul Douluos at level 89 who were close to breaking through to Title Douluo status.
Offerings' Hall:
- Great Elder: Qian Daoliu
- Second Elder: Jin E Douluo
- Third Elder: Qing Luan Douluo
- Fourth Elder: Lion King Douluo
- Fifth Elder: Guang Ling Douluo
- Sixth Elder: Qian Jun Douluo
- Seventh Elder: Jiang Mo Douluo
- Eighth Elder: Poison Douluo (Dugu Bo)
- Ninth Elder: Ba Tian Douluo Long Zhentian
Reserve Elders:
- Wind God Douluo You Tianhang
Pope's Palace:
- Pope: Bibi Dong
Elder Hall:
- Great Elder: Ghost Douluo
- Second Elder: Chrysanthemum Douluo
- Third Elder: Demon Bear Douluo
- Fourth Elder: Ghost Leopard Douluo
- Fifth Elder: Spirit Kite Douluo
- Sixth Elder: Snake Spear Douluo
- Seventh Elder: Porcupinefish Douluo
- Eighth Elder: Sea Turtle Douluo
- Ninth Elder: Giant Crocodile Douluo
Honorary Elders:
- Li Luochen (granted the title by Bibi Dong after receiving the Pope's token)
- Dugu Yan (granted the title by Qian Renxue, as her grandfather Dugu Bo was already an elder; as a Soul Douluo, Dugu Yan qualified for the position)
Affiliated Sects of the Spirit Hall:
Elephant Armor Sect, Antelope Sect, Fire Leopard Sect, Holy Dragon Sect, Wind Sword Sect, Spirit Bee Sect
As for the Black Tiger Sect—they had provoked Li Luochen's people and were abandoned by fate. Just a month before Li Luochen and Qian Renxue returned to the Spirit Hall, the sect met its end.
Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan had taken leave from Li Luochen to seek revenge. Both brothers were high-level Soul Douluos, and it was time to settle the score. Life in Shrek City had begun to dull their fighting spirit.
The Black Tiger Sect had only one level 86 Soul Douluo and eight Soul Sages. Dai Tianxing unleashed his full power, killing the sect leader outright, while Dai Tianyuan and a close friend held off the eight Soul Sage elders.
Once Dai Tianxing finished off the sect leader, the two brothers joined forces to eliminate the remaining elders. The Black Tiger Sect was annihilated.
Why had they dared to harm Dai Tianxing back then? If they couldn't touch the Spirit Hall, why not target them instead? Their young master had started the trouble—serves them right!
Originally, Bibi Dong had considered sparing the Black Tiger Sect since they had a Soul Douluo. But during that time, she wasn't at the Pope's Palace, leaving matters to Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu had no interest in such petty conflicts, so the Black Tiger Sect was erased without hesitation. The incident shocked the imperial family of the Star Luo Empire.
Emperor Dai Tianyao had intended to capture the brothers, but he nearly died from a single punch from Dai Tianxing. If the old emperor hadn't intervened in time to save his son, the Star Luo Emperor would have perished.
Dai Tianxing and his brother were originally the grandsons of the old emperor and heirs to the White Tiger Sect before becoming imperial protectors. Now, they had been driven away by their own ungrateful descendants.
The old emperor was furious but realized their familial ties no longer mattered. He simply asked if his daughter was safe before departing.
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