MTLNOVEL Chapter 35: Chapter 35: One Strike
Zhu Zhuqing watched Dan Heng closely. His eyes seemed to emit a faint azure glow.
Although Dan Heng didn't radiate any overwhelmingly powerful aura, and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't comprehend his strength, his figure inexplicably became grand and imposing in her eyes.
"Teacher, are you finally going to make a move?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes didn't blink.
She was afraid of missing even a single moment.
She had an intense anticipation for Dan Heng to reveal his power—this was the deep-seated desire within her!
Dan Heng frowned slightly. His vision pierced through the city walls, across the plains, through the dense forest. As he searched, he hadn't yet found Gu Yuena, but he did spot the Titan Giant Ape!
That mountain-like Titan Giant Ape was the overlord of Star Dou Forest—a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast that should have been staying in the core region.
Yet now, it was charging wildly in a certain direction.
The trees in its path were either toppling over or being uprooted entirely.
Dan Heng followed the Titan Giant Ape's trajectory and quickly spotted Gu Yuena.
"!!!"
At that moment, Dan Heng couldn't help but wonder if Gu Yuena was deliberately causing him trouble.
How long had she been in Star Dou Forest? And she had already attracted the forest's overlord?
The probability of this happening must be about the same as getting struck by lightning while walking down the street, right?
But since he had seen it, he couldn't just stand by.
After all, a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast could pose a threat to his so-called "wife."
Sighing, Dan Heng slowly raised his right hand. A dazzling golden light radiated from his palm.
Simultaneously, several streams of water condensed out of the air, swirling around Dan Heng before coiling up his arm.
As the water appeared, Dan Heng's aura changed. Though he had not activated his Dragon Sovereign form, for this era of the Douluo Continent, this power was already beyond limits!
Dan Heng stood tall and proud. Behind his upright posture, a faint phantom seemed to take shape.
Above his head, the sky—at some unknown moment—had developed a hole in the clouds, revealing an even higher expanse of sky.
The streams of water surrounding him glistened with countless tiny droplets, and the rich moisture in the air dampened Zhu Zhuqing's hair, making it cling to her face.
Zhu Zhuqing swallowed, staring at Dan Heng in a daze.
At that moment, she seemed to see a pair of dragon horns appearing atop Dan Heng's head.
Even though she couldn't perceive his power directly, her heart pounded uncontrollably, as if she were standing beside a cataclysmic beast, witnessing it exert its dominion over the world.
Yet—
There was no fear. Zhu Zhuqing's gaze toward Dan Heng burned with fervor!
This was the strength she sought!
"Go," Dan Heng spoke lightly.
The swirling water instantly converged into the shape of a ten-meter-long azure dragon, which shot forward like an arrow.
"BOOM…!!!"
A sonic boom, like a thunderclap, erupted.
The water dragon surged ahead, vanishing from Zhu Zhuqing's sight after traveling just a dozen meters.
"RUMBLE…!"
The dragon's departure seemed to be a precursor—suddenly, the sky was filled with flashing lightning.
The next moment—
"CRASH…!!!"
A torrential downpour erupted from the heavens. Everything happened too suddenly, and rain immediately drenched the ground.
Zhu Zhuqing made no effort to avoid it. She just stood there, staring blankly in the direction the water dragon had gone.
Even though she didn't know its destination or the extent of its might,
She firmly believed—this strike would undoubtedly terrify its target and leave an indelible mark on that battlefield!
Star Dou Forest
The Shrek group had just finished hunting Oscar's spirit ring, but a small dispute started.
Due to an argument over the ownership of a soul beast, they had frightened off the Snake Granny, Chao Tianxiang, and her granddaughter.
Originally, they should have been on their way back, but unexpectedly, Tang San had broken through to Rank 30 on the spot.
So, they needed to continue searching for a spirit ring for him.
Gu Yuena and Zi Ji followed behind them, while Zhao Wuji, wearing a fawning smile, approached them, rubbing his hands together obsequiously.
"Madam, should we take a rest?"
Zhao Wuji's usually fierce face now looked particularly ingratiating.
The Shrek students observed this scene with their own speculations.
Most of them believed that Gu Yuena must come from an extremely powerful background—probably with a formidable soul master backing her.
Otherwise, Zhao Wuji, known for his rough nature, would never treat someone differently just because of their looks.
"Look at Teacher Zhao. Could it be that Nana's family has a Title Douluo?" Ning Rongrong whispered to those around her with a pout.
Dai Mubai's eyes lit up. If that were true, it would be excellent news for him and Zi Ji.
With a Title Douluo supporting them, wouldn't he be able to escape his fate of being discarded?
Oscar chuckled. "I'd bet on it! Zhao Wuji doesn't care about noble status—he only respects strength! A Title Douluo backing her seems very likely!"
Xiao Wu remained silent, but inwardly, she sneered:The Lord doesn't need any background—she is the background!
Just then, Gu Yuena ignored Zhao Wuji's question and suddenly muttered, "It's here."
"What's here?" Zhao Wuji was puzzled.
Following Gu Yuena's gaze, he looked ahead—toward the inner region of Star Dou Forest.
Two massive trees suddenly parted as if pushed aside, and a colossal figure stepped out from between them.
The moment they saw this creature, everyone's breath seemed to stop.
It was a mountain-like existence, its entire body covered in dark fur that gleamed faintly under the dim starlight.
Even though it walked on all fours, its shoulder height alone exceeded seven meters.
If it were to stand upright, it would likely reach over fifteen meters.
Its enormous lantern-like eyes shimmered with a golden glow as it gazed down at the group below.
The pressure exuded by this behemoth was overwhelming.
"It's the king of the forest—Titan Giant Ape!" Tang San's voice was dry.
The group immediately huddled around Zhao Wuji, with Xiao Wu lagging slightly behind, reacting a fraction too late.
Zhao Wuji's face turned pale. But the next second, he secretly let out a breath of relief and looked toward Gu Yuena.
Thank goodness.
If this powerful figure hadn't followed them, they would have all perished here.
Gu Yuena slightly raised an eyebrow and glanced at Xiao Wu with a thoughtful look.
A Soft Bone Rabbit with such a deep connection to the Titan Giant Ape?
Zi Ji transmitted a message to her:"My Lord, shall I teach this little beast a lesson?"
In Zi Ji's eyes, the Titan Giant Ape was indeed nothing more than a "little beast."
She even considered another possibility—
If the Titan Giant Ape ran to that small city and frightened that old pervert Dan Heng, maybe they could finally determine his true strength.
Was he truly weak, or just pretending?
"Madam…" Zhao Wuji looked at Gu Yuena with anticipation.
Hurry up and make a move!
Or at least display the strength of a Title Douluo and scare off this forest overlord!
Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes slightly and was about to speak when—
Suddenly, her expression shifted dramatically.
She turned sharply and looked in the direction of the distant city.
(End of Chapter)