Chapter 238: Lei Chen Intervenes
At the edge of the Dragon Realm, the territory that should have been vast and ancient, flowing with the colorful radiance of dragon power, was now being completely torn apart by chaotic silver and gold light.
Di Tian and Wang Qiu'er hung in mid-air, their divine force surging around them as they struggled to resist the terrifying energy turbulence and pressure of Law constantly spreading from the core.
Di Tian's dark gold vertical pupils stared fixedly at the eerie scene in the distance, which had turned into a sea of silver-white elements and ruins of dark gold destruction. His eyes were filled with unspeakable anxiety and helplessness, especially at the huge light cocoon in the core where the light fluctuated violently, appearing as if it could completely collapse at any moment.
Wang Qiu'er pursed her lips tightly, her heroic face solemn. Her newly stabilized First-rank Deity aura seemed so insignificant in the face of this heavenly Chaos.
Gu Yuena's situation had clearly reached an extremely dangerous state, yet they could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything!
Just then—
The space in front of them silently rippled with an extremely slight tremor, as if pulsing at the same frequency as the entire plane.
Without warning or earth-shattering pressure, a figure dressed in simple robes with a peaceful face quietly stepped out from the ripples. It was as if he had always been standing there, merely stepping into this world from another dimension.
It was the supreme Dominator of the Douluo Plane, the Plane Master—Lei Chen.
As soon as he appeared, the surrounding energy turbulence, which had been raging wildly and nearly tearing apart divine bodies, suddenly became much more docile as if encountering an invisible dam. Although it still surged, it no longer carried that world-destroying agitation, and even the spreading speed of the black cracks in the shattered space seemed to slow down slightly.
"Plane Master!"
Di Tian and Wang Qiu'er cried out almost simultaneously, their voices filled with uncontrollable joy and relief.
Di Tian even rushed forward, not even having time to perform a complete greeting. His dark gold eyes were filled with unprecedented urgency and pleading, his voice trembling slightly from anxiety: "Plane Master! You have finally come! Milady... what exactly happened to Milady? After that crisp sound just now, her aura became completely chaotic!"
Lei Chen's gaze first lingered on Wang Qiu'er for a moment. Noticing that her newly forged First-rank Deity Foundation had initially stabilized, he nodded slightly. He then turned his gaze toward the unbalanced silver-gold cocoon at the core of the Dragon Realm. His deep eyes reflected the eerie scene of vast silver-white on one side and dim dark gold on the other, as well as the rapidly deteriorating energy structure inside the cocoon.
"It is an imbalance of Origin." Lei Chen withdrew his gaze and looked at the extremely anxious Di Tian. His voice was calm yet carried a penetrating power that saw through to the essence, reaching their ears clearly as if stating an indisputable fact. "Moreover, it is a fundamental imbalance at the level of status."
He paused and continued to explain: "The Silver Dragon King used her God King level Origin to merge with the Golden Dragon King's Origin, which is currently only at the First-level God tier, intending to recast the Dragon God status. This method itself is not wrong, but the key lies in the gap between their statuses."
"During the Fusion Early Stage, a brittle balance could still be maintained through powerful will and external assistance. However, upon reaching deep Fusion and reshaping the core of the Law, the Silver Dragon King's God King Origin—due to being too massive and of a higher level—naturally formed absolute dominance and suppression during the Fusion process. While the Golden Dragon King's Origin is violent, it is currently only at the First-level God tier. Under such deep Fusion, it is struggling to maintain its structural integrity and is being rapidly eroded."
"The Golden Dragon King's Origin structure is thus on the verge of collapse. The destructive will and unstable energy contained within it are reacting violently, which in turn interferes with and impacts the Silver Dragon King's Origin Fusion process. Instead of successfully becoming one, the two have formed a vicious cycle of internal conflict and opposition."
Lei Chen's gaze turned toward the core cocoon again. His tone remained calm, yet it caused Di Tian and Wang Qiu'er's hearts to sink bit by bit.
"The current phenomenon is the external manifestation of the intensified imbalance. The silver light is blazing, seeking to assimilate everything and return to the sea of elemental creation; the gold light is dim and agitated, on the verge of dissipating, drawing upon the power of destructive return to the void. At the junction of the two, Laws are being annihilated and space is collapsing."
He paused slightly and stated the worst-case expectation: "If allowed to develop, the imbalance will become increasingly severe. The best outcome is that the Golden Dragon King's Origin completely collapses and is annihilated, but the aftermath of its collapse will also heavily damage the Silver Dragon King's Origin, causing her to suffer a great loss of Origin Qi and a sharp drop in cultivation. The path to becoming the Dragon God would be severed, and she might even fall from her current God King Realm."
Di Tian's body shook violently, the color draining from his face.
Lei Chen's voice continued to ring out, its flatness containing a deeper chill: "And the worse outcome... is that the gold and silver conflict, after reaching a certain critical point, spirals completely out of control, triggering a mutual explosion at the Origin level. When that time comes, not only will the Silver Dragon King's divine soul be destroyed, but this entire Dragon Realm—and even the parts of the Douluo Main Plane closely connected to it—will likely suffer immeasurable impact and damage."
"Boom!"
These words were like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, exploding in the minds of Di Tian and Wang Qiu'er!
A sharp drop in cultivation and a severed path were already unbearable pains, but the possibility of an 'Origin explosion' and 'affecting the plane' made their very Souls feel a wave of icy cold!
If it truly came to that, the hope for the Dragon Clan's revival would turn completely into a bubble, and even this newborn home might meet with disaster!
"No! It must not be so!" Di Tian suddenly looked up, his dark gold eyes bloodshot. He could no longer care about anything else and bowed deeply to Lei Chen, his posture humbled to the dust, his voice hoarse and filled with the most earnest pleading: "Plane Master! I beg you to take action! Save Milady! Di Tian knows this matter is dangerous, but now only you might have the ability to turn the situation around!"
"As long as you are willing to intervene, regardless of success or failure, the entire Dragon Clan will be eternally grateful for your great kindness! Di Tian is willing to use this divine soul to be your servant for all eternity to repay your grace today!"
By the end, this Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, who had once dominated the Star Dou Forest with profound dignity, actually had a faint sob in his voice. Wang Qiu'er followed suit, bowing deeply, her heroic face full of determination: "Please, Plane Master, lend your assistance!"
Lei Chen looked at the nearly hysterical Di Tian and the determined Wang Qiu'er. His expression, which had been as calm as a deep well, finally showed a slight change. He sighed softly—not out of helplessness, but with a clear sense of decision.
"I naturally will not sit idly by regarding this matter."
His voice remained peaceful yet carried a decisive tone that instantly dispelled part of the panic in Di Tian's heart.
"The Silver Dragon King is the master of my Douluo Plane's Dragon Realm and an indispensable ally for dealing with great enemies in the future. Whether for public or private reasons, I will not allow her ascension to fail, nor will I watch the Dragon Realm be damaged and affect the Foundation of the plane."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze returning to the chaotic core. In the depths of his eyes, Chaos radiance and purple-gold thunder began to flow slowly. An unspeakable, vast aura that seemed to breathe and share a common destiny with the entire world quietly spread from him. It was not overbearing, yet it carried a composure that controlled everything.
Seeing that Lei Chen had not only agreed to intervene but also seemed to have a plan in mind, Di Tian's violently fluctuating emotions finally calmed slightly. Overwhelming joy and gratitude flooded his heart. He bowed deeply again, his voice still excited but with more rationality: "Thank you, Plane Master! Words cannot express our gratitude! Di Tian and Qiuer staying here will only hinder your methods. We shall withdraw now and would never dare to interfere with you in the slightest!"
Having said that, he did not hesitate and gave Wang Qiu'er a look. Wang Qiu'er understood, and the two bowed respectfully to Lei Chen again. Then, their divine force surged, turning into two streaks of light—one black and one gold—as they retreated at maximum speed toward the outer reaches of the Dragon Realm where the energy was relatively stable. They only stopped after retreating nearly ten thousand miles, watching the direction of the core nervously from afar.
They knew that the upcoming stage would belong entirely to that supreme Plane Master, and the fate of the Silver Dragon King, and even the entire Dragon Clan, would be tied to his next actions.
At the core of the Dragon Realm, the chaotic silver and gold light still raged, reflecting Lei Chen's calm and deep face.
He stood alone at the edge of this apocalyptic scene, his clothes fluttering slightly in the violent energy flow, yet remaining untainted by a single speck of dust.
Looking at the huge light cocoon ahead with its intense internal energy conflict, Lei Chen slowly raised his right hand, palm upward, his fingers slightly curved as if grasping something invisible.
"Well then, let us begin."