Chapter 2: Hei Xuanzi Breaks Through Defenses, Is Bai Xuanzi a God-King?
Meanwhile, on the other side of time and space.
This is the Black World: Douluo Continent, where no outsiders interfere and everything operates according to a predetermined destiny.
Like the White World, the vast and boundless sky, after a soul-shaking roar, suddenly enveloped the entire planet without warning.
Whether in the bustling Star Luo City, the desolate far north, or the mysterious Star Dou Great Forest, all living beings raised their heads at this moment.
With a flash of golden light, a strange flow of information disregarded cultivation levels and was directly imprinted in the minds of every intelligent being.
Parallel world.
A comparison of the two Douluo Continents.
This illogical concept instantly shocked everyone's worldview. Shrek Academy, which had been somewhat restless due to the upcoming freshman assessment, became instantly quiet, and then extremely noisy again.
...
The realm of the gods, the temple of the sea god.
In the central hub of the divine realm, shrouded in perpetual mist, a man clad in a magnificent blue robe and wielding a golden trident suddenly opened his eyes.
His deep, ocean-like eyes were now filled with an undisguised look of astonishment and gloom.
He is the enforcer of the divine realm, and also the current de facto ruler of the divine realm, the Sea God and the Asura God, Tang San.
"A parallel world... a Xuanzi at the God-King level?"
Tang San frowned, staring intently at the scene in the void, his fingers gripping the trident tightening involuntarily.
Tang San has always had an almost pathological desire to control Douluo Continent.
That place was his foundation, and also the chessboard for his grand plan for ten thousand years, laid out for his daughter Tang Wutong and the "Chosen One" Huo Yuhao.
To ensure that everything was under control, his divine sense constantly "monitored" the lower realm.
Therefore, he certainly knew who Xuanzi was.
An elder of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy, with the Martial Soul of the Gluttonous Divine Ox, and a level 98 Super Douluo.
Although his strength was considered quite good among mortals, in Tang San's eyes, he was nothing more than a slightly stronger pawn.
But now, the heavens are telling him that in another world, this Xuanzi, who does nothing but eat and sleep, has actually become a god-king.
"How is this possible..."
Tang San muttered to himself, his tone tinged with disbelief and chill, "Even Mu En, one of the best of this era, is only a demigod. What virtue or ability does this Xuanzi possess to become a God King?"
Tang San's expression grew increasingly serious.
He was not only curious about how Xuanzi from that parallel world had managed to do it, but also worried about what this variable would affect.
Although it's a parallel world, what if that Xuanzi has mastered some kind of method to transcend time and space?
Or perhaps, the appearance of this canopy might cause his "chess pieces" to have inappropriate thoughts.
"I hope this is just an absurd joke."
Tang San stared coldly at the sky:
"If the Xuanzi of that world truly possesses the power of a god-king, and has even interfered with my grand plan spanning millennia..."
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The Dark World, Shrek Academy.
It was just before the freshman assessment, and the campus was filled with youthful energy.
In a corner of Shrek Square, two teenagers stood side by side, gazing up at the sky.
One of the boys was tall and slender with delicate features, especially his bright, expressive eyes, which seemed to hold endless secrets.
Beside him stood a boy with short, light blue hair, with a delicate, exquisite appearance, so handsome that even girls would be envious.
It was Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.
"Hey, Yuhao, did you see that?" Wang Dong stretched out her fair elbow and gently nudged Huo Yuhao's arm, her beautiful eyes full of surprise. "The screen says it should be compared from your first-person perspective!"
Huo Yuhao was still in a daze.
He was just a freshman who had only recently enrolled, whose talent was not outstanding, and who barely managed to get into Shrek Academy thanks to a spot from the Tang Sect.
"I...I don't know either." Huo Yuhao scratched his head, a hint of shyness and fear on his face. "Why did they choose me? I'm just an ordinary student with only ten years of soul rings."
"Tch, stop playing dumb." Wang Dong curled his lip and laughed with a hint of mockery, "Being chosen by such extraordinary means means you're incredibly lucky!"
At this point, Wang Dong suddenly seemed to have thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Hey, you know, since it's a comparison, there will definitely be a lot of scenes shown, right? Doesn't that mean we can see things in the future?"
"The future...?" Huo Yuhao was taken aback.
"That's right!" Wang Dong became more and more excited as he spoke. "For example, can we win the championship in this freshman assessment? Can we become core disciples? And... will we become Title Douluo?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
This boy, who had suffered greatly since childhood, was filled with confusion and longing for the future.
If he could truly see his future self through this canopy, for better or for worse, it would be a tremendous guide for him.
However, he also had a question in his mind: How was he doing in the other world?
Will Huo Yuhao also experience countless hardships from a young age, just like me?
...
Downstairs in the freshman dormitory building.
On that dilapidated recliner, an elderly man, nearing the end of his life, was basking in the sun with his eyes closed, just as he always did.
Even as the sky descended, alarming the entire academy, he did not rise. However, his originally cloudy eyes opened slightly, revealing two deep beams of light that seemed to see through time.
Dragon God Douluo, Mu En.
"Parallel World...God King Xuanzi..."
Moon's lips moved slightly, and his aged voice could only be heard by himself.
As the strongest member of Shrek Academy in the underworld, he understands Xuanzi's personality better than anyone else.
Xuanzi is extremely talented, but he lacks composure, acts rashly, and is easily swayed by his emotions.
Mu En had always been uneasy about entrusting Shrek Academy to Xuan Zi, but the academy was facing a talent shortage, leaving him with no other choice.
But now, the heavens are telling him that Xuanzi from another world has not only become a god, but also a god-king, and has even transformed Shrek.
"Hehe, this is really interesting."
A smile of interest appeared on Moon's wrinkled face. "What exactly did Xuanzi of that world go through to undergo such a transformative change? Did the so-called 'transformation' make Shrek Academy even more glorious, or... did it change its nature?"
He knows Shrek Academy too well. Although Shrek Academy is strong now, it has indeed accumulated a lot of problems.
He had thought about making a change, but he was too old and his health wouldn't allow it.
"Let me see what kind of answer sheet the 'me' or 'Xuanzi' from another world has submitted."
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Poseidon Island, Poseidon Pavilion.
Unlike the curiosity and shock of the outside world, the atmosphere inside the main hall of the Sea God Pavilion was terrifyingly oppressive, even bordering on hostile.
"Bang--!!!"
With a loud bang, a table made of ancient sandalwood was instantly reduced to dust.
An old man, disheveled and with half a greasy chicken leg in his hand, stood in the center of the hall, his face flushed.
His cloudy eyes were now filled with anger, shame, and a deep...jealousy.
It was Xuanzi of the Black World, who would later be deeply hated by Xuanzi of the White World as the "Chicken Leg Douluo".
"Bullshit! Utter bullshit!"
Xuanzi took a big bite of the chicken leg in his hand, as if the chicken leg were the sky itself, and roared indistinctly as he chewed, "What bullshit parallel world? What God King Xuanzi? This is utter nonsense!"
Around them, the elders, including Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er, looked at each other, all silent and trembling, not daring to speak.
They certainly understood why Xuanzi was so angry.
This is so embarrassing.
We're all Xuanzi, so why did you become a high and mighty god-king at the age of 240 in that so-called "white world"?
And here I am, over two hundred years old and still hovering around level ninety-eight, not even touching the threshold of level ninety-nine Limit Douluo?
Isn't this just announcing to the whole world: Xuanzi of the underworld is a good-for-nothing?!
"God-King? Hmph! I don't believe it!"
Xuanzi took a big gulp of wine, and fueled by the alcohol, pointed at the sky and cursed, "I've been stuck at level ninety-eight for so many years, and I know how difficult it is to break through! Is that something a mortal can do? The 'me' in that world must have had some kind of incredible luck, or inherited some kind of evil divine position!"
"You still need to compare? Our Shrek Academy is the number one school on the Douluo Continent! What does the Shrek Academy in a parallel world have to compare with us?"
Xuanzi sneered repeatedly, his eyes full of disdain: "I want to see just how shameful Shrek Academy in this parallel world really is!"
(End of chapter)