Douluo Dalu: The Legend of Heavenly Ruler

--- Chapter 214 ---

In the living room of Star Luo City's base, Yunlong casually rested on the couch and looked at Zhu Zhuyun with a calm gaze.

Zhu Zhuyun had thoroughly reported Star Luo Empire's current situation to him, which was somewhat underwhelming because nothing really changed.

"So... Only that?" Yunlong commented while releasing a yawn. "I thought there was more, what a disappointment."

Zhu Zhuyun panicked immediately, which caused her mind to run over so much information. "A week ago..." She quietly opened her mouth.

"A few villages around Star Luo Empire's border bizarrely were attacked by an unknown spirit beast's rampage."

She seriously raised her head and continued, "When a spirit master arrived there, the whole village was empty, yet blood somehow was splattered everywhere."

Gu Yuena slightly frowned when she heard Zhu Zhuyun's words and couldn't help but wonder whether it was true or not, but it was probably the former.

Zhu Zhuyun won't lie about such a thing because her mind wouldn't dare to trick Yunlong. Even if she did lie, her mind would feel like it was stabbed by thousands of needles right now.

"That's the truth..." Yunlong's expression became weird for a second.

Yunlong thought briefly about it but didn't have a clear conclusion because the Star Luo Empire's area was pretty safe.

Especially when a spirit master could reach those villages, which means those areas regularly were still monitored.

"Have you tried to investigate it?" Yunlong naturally questioned because he needed more clues.

Zhu Zhuyun shook her head and responded, "We tried, but the spirit beast's rampage abruptly disappeared."

"Even after we tracked the most recent village that got attacked, we couldn't find it." She continued with a bitter expression.

"Where did the last attack occur?" Yunlong asked while glancing at Gu Yuena, who nodded her head in consent.

Zhu Zhuyun didn't say anything and showed them the Star Luo Empire's map filled with scattered red cross marks.

"The first attack was here." She pointed her finger at a location near a mountain range. "It was moving slowly toward the south seashore with each attack."

Yunlong gazed at the red marks across the whole map. He quickly noticed a weird pattern, which was somewhat strange for a spirit beast's crowd.

"They were being controlled by something." Gu Yuena suddenly commented. "I don't know who, but they'll pay for it..."

Zhu Zhuyun moved her gaze to Gu Yuena and saw her eyes shone with cold silver light. 'Who's this woman?' She thought while gradually lowering her head.

"Is there any more news about this?" Yunlong questioned solemnly.

"Sadly not, we couldn't find any more clues." Zhu Zhuyun released a sigh.

Yunlong briefly glanced back at the map and moved his gaze to the south direction with a weird feeling. "That can't be, right?" He whispered.

"Let's investigate this matter first." Gu Yuena confidently said while looking at Yunlong. "We could go to Spirit Hall after."

"What do you think, Kaguya?" Yunlong casually moved his gaze to Kaguya, who was quietly enjoying her sweets.

"I'm fine with it." Kaguya calmly responded like this wasn't even an issue for her.

Yunlong lifted his body from the couch and said, "Let's go then."

"Um, young master, may I go with you?" Zhu Zhuyun asked politely while firmly looking at Yunlong.

"You can't because you're not strong enough." Gu Yuena indifferently commented.

Yunlong didn't say anything and only patted Zhu Zhuyun's shoulders a few times. "We'll meet again in the tournament later." He whispered.

Zhu Zhuyun's body shivered slightly, and her heart swiftly squealed in delight for a moment.

"I-I see... Then, I hope you have a safe journey." Zhu Zhuyun bowed her body at him.

"See you later, Zhuyun," Yunlong said while walking away from her.

Gu Yuena and Kaguya followed Yunlong, and they left Zhu Zhuyun alone in the living room.

Zhu Zhuyun quickly dropped onto the floor and panted heavily for some reason. "As expected... I-It's the best." She groaned slightly.

"You don't bring the map?" Gu Yuena asked Yunlong when they had already walked out of the house.

"I've already remembered it." Yunlong casually responded with a chuckle.

They quickly moved toward the south direction with Sky Roc's help and arrived at the first village that got attacked.

"This isn't normal." Gu Yuena keenly observed the village with a grim expression.

Yunlong jumped toward farmland near a small lake and looked around with an observant gaze. "I have never tried this, but let's see..." He slowly grasped the Time Concept around him.

A peaceful scenery appeared in Yunlong's vision, which happened a week ago when the incident occurred. A middle-aged farmer was doing his morning work, but a black swirl suddenly appeared in the skies.

A black wolf descended and swallowed the farmer's wife, who later did the same to himself. "That was not a spirit beast." Yunlong frowned because a spirit beast won't release such an ominous presence.

"Did you find something?" Gu Yuena landed beside him.

Yunlong didn't say anything and quickly shared his vision with Gu Yuena, which also caused her to frown deeply. "Abyssal Creatures..." She quietly stated while looking at the dark wolf.

"How did they find this place?" She continued solemnly. "Demon God in the past should have destroyed the tunnel."

Gu Yuena's memories briefly flashed, and her eyes widened because she realized something.

"Yunlong, can you contact Asura?" Gu Yuena suddenly asked while grasping his shoulder.

"Why did you seem to panic?" Yunlong asked with a confused expression.

"Traitor, there is a traitor in the god realm." Gu Yuena responded with a stern look.

"Eh?" Yunlong was startled for a moment.

Gu Yuena slowly told him about the past where Dragon God still reigns over the Divine Realm. A dimensional tunnel connected to another universe appeared in Doulou Planet.

It piqued some gods' interest, but they quickly discovered the living beings that come from there weren't so friendly because a god abruptly was killed when crossing the tunnel.

A first-class god, Demon God, sealed the tunnel with his demonic power and sealing technique, so no one ever heard about that place again.

However, Gu Yuena speculated Demon God discovered something there and temporarily sealed the tunnel.

"We must find the dimensional tunnel and seal it again." Gu Yuena firmly stated, to which Yunlong responded with a nod.

"But, how?" Yunlong naturally asked.

Gu Yuena looked at the quiet village and answered, "Let's go to the recently attacked village."