Chapter 231: The Plane Ascends Once More
That resonant hum, symbolizing the stabilization of heaven and earth in Perfection, slowly dissipated in the depths of the Souls of countless living beings. Its long-lasting afterglow seemed to draw a final period for an era of wandering and waiting that had spanned through the ages.
Above the firmament, the vast phenomena had all been restrained within.
The torrent of dragon power, interwoven with silver-white and seven colors, and the radiant glow of the plane's Origin, which embraced Chaos, had perfectly blended together, becoming indistinguishable. The Dragon Valley Small World, which once stood in the cracks between dimensions and carried the final Legacy of the Dragon Clan, including everything within it—the towering Dragon Valley mountains, the lakes flowing with dragon power, the bobbing phantoms of dragon Souls, and the most core ancient Law imprints unique to the Dragon Clan—had all, without any barrier, become a new, robust, and vibrant "organ" within the texture of the Douluo Main Plane.
The Dragon Realm had now become a true and distinct component of the Douluo Plane, a special territory dominated by the Laws of the Dragon Clan, yet perfectly blended with the entire plane's Law network.
At the very moment the Dragon Realm completely returned to its place and finished the last bit of Law integration with the Douluo Main Plane—
"Boom!"
It wasn't a loud noise, but rather a deep and satisfied "tremor" originating from the World's Origin, which was transmitted to every corner of the plane.
The Douluo Plane, this "giant" that had already been promoted by Lei Chen's hands and had opened its own God Realm, welcomed another considerable growth in its "volume" and "foundation" after completely integrating the "great tonic pill" of Dragon Valley, which contained the essence of an ancient top-tier civilization!
What was visible to the naked eye was not the shifting of mountains and rivers, but a more fundamental enhancement.
In the mortal World, whether on the vast continents or the boundless oceans, the concentration of the World's Origin Qi rose another level on its original basis. With every breath, the Spiritual Qi was like sweet dew, nourishing all things.
The most significant change was the further "enrichment" and "activation" of the plane's Law network.
In the perception of the two God Kings, Lei Chen and Gu Yuena, the three-dimensional Law net shrouding heaven and earth became denser, its lines thicker, and its nodes more brilliant. The basic elemental Law pathways representing "Earth," "Fire," "Water," "Wind," "Light," "Darkness," and "Space" became not only clearer and more powerful due to the most original completion and deepening from the corresponding Dragon Clan Laws, but the connections and transformations between them also became increasingly smooth and natural, forming a more stable foundation for the plane.
And some relatively niche or originally weak Law branches also gained the opportunity to be nourished and sprout under the soaking of the ancient foundation of the Dragon Clan, where all Laws were present. The entire plane's Law system, in terms of both "quantity" and "quality," stepped onto a new level, becoming more complete, diverse, and full of evolutionary potential.
As the Plane Master, who was most deeply tied to the Douluo Plane's Origin and held its supreme authority, Lei Chen was the first to feel this generous "feedback."
Standing quietly in the Void Realm, his figure remained simple. However, in the eyes of Gu Yuena, Di Tian, and Wang Qiu'er, they could clearly perceive that the aura around Lei Chen, which was already as deep as the sea, was undergoing a marvelous "expansion" and "solidification."
It wasn't a simple explosion of divine force, but rather his very existence's connection with this vast land beneath his feet becoming tighter and more "authoritative."
At the center of his brow, the three-dimensional sigil representing the God King authority of the Plane Master, which appeared in colors of Chaos and inclusion, emerged on its own. It rotated slowly, and the form of the sigil seemed to have become slightly more complex. In the rosy light flowing at its edges, a faint, noble silver-white and seven-colored dragon pattern vaguely appeared. This was not an invasion by the Dragon Clan's Laws, but a symbol of the plane's complete acceptance and unification of the concept of the "Dragon."
"Buzz..."
A low-pitched Law resonance, which could only be clearly perceived at the God King level, echoed within Lei Chen's body. His status as the Plane Master naturally received another round of nourishment and enhancement along with this significant elevation of the plane as a whole.
It was just like the emperor of an Empire who, after expanding his territory, incorporating new resource-rich lands, and greatly increasing the overall national strength of the Empire, naturally saw his imperial prestige and control rise to the next level. This enhancement was directly reflected in his aura.
Previously, his aura was harmonious and restrained, unfathomable. Now, this "unfathomability" seemed to have deepened by another layer, adding an indescribable "sense of weight" as if he carried the entire new World and grew along with it.
Just by standing there, the surrounding space seemed to spontaneously reinforce and stabilize itself to better support his existence. When sunlight fell on him, it seemed to become more gentle; when the breeze blew past, it automatically detoured around him.
This change was subtle, but for beings of the same level, it was clearly discernible.
In Gu Yuena's eyes, which contained all things, a flash of extraordinary light passed through once more. She could feel that after the integration of the Dragon Realm and the elevation of the plane, the side of this collaborator as the Plane Master seemed to have become more "stable" and "vast," and his connection with this World had deepened. This undoubtedly meant that within the Douluo Plane, Lei Chen's power and strength would be even more unshakable.
However, she didn't have much wariness in her heart; instead, there was more recognition. Since she had already chosen a powerful alliance, the strength of the Plane Master meant that this World carrying the new future of the Dragon Clan was more stable and had greater potential, which was entirely beneficial for the revival of the Dragon Clan.
Lei Chen slowly opened his eyes. The scene of interwoven Chaos light and purple-gold lightning in his eyes flashed and vanished, returning to a deep calm. He exhaled a breath gently, and as this Qi left his body, it actually turned into droplets of Chaos light rain, sprinkling into the Void Realm and nourishing the newly stabilized Law pathways.
"The realm integration is successful, and the plane is replenished. Good." His voice was peaceful, with a hint of satisfaction as he looked at Gu Yuena beside him. "Silver Dragon King, you have worked hard. The Legacy of the Dragon Clan has truly returned to its roots today, becoming new along with the World."
A shallow and sincere smile appeared on Gu Yuena's exquisite face. She shook her head slightly: "The Plane Master coordinated the overall situation and harmonized all Laws; that is the primary credit. I am also delighted that the Dragon Realm could integrate so smoothly and perfectly, and immediately provide feedback to the plane."
After a brief exchange, the topic naturally turned to the specific arrangements after the integration of the Dragon Realm. This was a key point that the two God Kings had already understood tacitly but needed to define clearly.
Lei Chen's gaze swept over the Dragon Realm, which exuded a unique, ancient dragon pressure and seven-colored light. His tone was peaceful and sincere:
"Since the Dragon Realm has integrated into my Douluo Plane, it should naturally follow the new order of the plane and become one of the Five Realms. However, the Dragon Realm is special, carrying the Dragon Clan's Legacy and civilization. Its internal Laws, ecology, and living beings are all dominated by the Dragon Clan. Such characteristics require someone who understands its ways to manage and regulate it, so as to maintain its uniqueness and exert its maximum value to benefit the entire plane."
He looked at Gu Yuena with clear respect and recognition in his eyes: "Silver Dragon King, you are the only ruler of the Dragon Clan, carrying half of the Dragon God's authority. You know the Dragon Clan's Bloodline, Legacy, and Laws like the back of your hand, and you have already ascended to the position of God King. It is only natural and the best choice for you to take charge of the Dragon Realm, govern all Dragon Clan-related matters within the realm, maintain the Dragon Clan's Legacy, and guide the development of the Dragon Realm."
His stance was extremely clear: although the Dragon Realm had become a part of the Douluo Plane, he had no intention of directly interfering with its internal governance and development leadership, leaving it entirely to Gu Yuena.
This was not only because Gu Yuena's strength and identity were sufficient, but also out of basic respect for a collaborator and a powerhouse who had also reached the God King realm.
What Lei Chen sought was the overall elevation of the plane and the completion of the Laws brought by the integration of the Dragon Realm. As for how the Dragon Realm operated internally, as long as it did not harm the overall balance and order of the plane, he was happy to let go, trusting in Gu Yuena's ability and wisdom.
Upon hearing this, the softness in Gu Yuena's eyes grew even stronger. Lei Chen's openness and respect gave her more confidence in their subsequent cooperation. She nodded slightly, her voice clear and solemn:
"I make a promise in the name of the Silver Dragon King. All affairs of the Dragon Realm will follow the overall Laws of the plane. If there are matters involving the balance of the plane or related to other realms, I will certainly consult with the Plane Master and the God Realm first, and will never act arbitrarily."
Her promise was equally powerful, showing her willingness to accept the constraints of the plane's overall framework and her respect for Lei Chen as the Plane Master. This was a mature and stable cooperative relationship built on mutual recognition of strength and common interests.
"That is for the best." Lei Chen smiled and nodded, very satisfied with Gu Yuena's response. "The matters of the Dragon Realm will be fully entrusted to the Silver Dragon King. The God Realm only has the obligation to provide assistance when the Dragon Realm encounters irresistible external calamities or major internal turmoil. In normal times, the God Realm will never interfere in the internal affairs of the Dragon Realm."
In just a few words, the two God Kings had clearly defined the division of power and responsibility after the integration of the Dragon Realm, acting decisively and showing perfect rapport.