Douluo: Unbeatable from Capturing a Goddess

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"I really don't know what kind of serious illness has struck down that damned heaven, preparing such a disaster to deal with us."

"Yes, yes, yes, we all have my son, your grandson, to thank for this, don't we?" Luo Fan said with a forced smile.

Luo Tiance snorted and glanced at him sideways.

"I don't know who was just criticizing my grandson."

"I said my grandson can do it! And he certainly can."

"Yes, yes, you're right," Luo Fan said, nodding vigorously, his face turning red and slightly swollen.

"Tch."

Luo Tiance didn't continue to engage with him but turned to Luo Yu and said:

"I was actually worried that at the awakening ceremony of the Ancient Spirits three days from now, you might easily give yourself away. If you did, and if the foreign forces discovered it, all of Great Xia would be plunged into crisis."

As he spoke, Luo Tiance showed a warm and loving smile.

"Now I can rest assured."

"With the talent my grandson now possesses, there's no need for any pretense; he can be invincible in the world just as he is."

Excited, Luo Fan nodded and said:

"Before, our act might have been lacking in confidence."

"But now, it's different. We have the protection of real gods behind us, giving us plenty of confidence."

"And Xiao Yu is truly a God's Child, with a legendary deity behind him, guiding him."

"The future is promising!"

Luo Tiance's brows furrowed, as if he had thought of something, pondering.

"What's the matter, father?" Luo Fan couldn't help asking.

"For the time being, let's not reveal Xiao Yu's actual situation; let's keep it as it was before," Luo Tiance analyzed, "If the foreign forces learn that Luo Yu is taught by his grandfather, it's very likely that a series of assassinations will follow."

Luo Fan scratched his head, puzzled:

"That doesn't make sense, father."

"Right now, Xiao Yu's public image is that of a natural prodigy, a concealed unparalleled God's Child. Whether we mention the grandfather's involvement or not, he would still be targeted for assassination."

Luo Tiance gave him a deep look and said:

"Ever wondered why, for so many years, there has never been a truly top-level assassin coming after Xiao Yu?"

"Isn't it because they are wary of you?" Luo Fan didn't understand.

Luo Tiance's brows knitted together as he spoke in a low voice:

"Traitors have emerged within the power structure of Great Xia."

"All these years, the reason why there has never been a powerful assassination attempt on Xiao Yu might be because the traitors have spread the message that Xiao Yu is a fake."

"Once foreign powers one by one get the message that Luo Yu is a false God's Child, lacking true divine powers, they can't be bothered to deal with him, at most sending one or two expendable cats or dogs here to try their luck."

"A traitor, are you sure?" Luo Fan took a deep breath.

A cold murderous intent flashed in Luo Tiance's eyes.

"Based on some intelligence I have obtained."

"There definitely is a traitor within the upper echelons of Great Xia. Whether it's one person or two, and exactly who it is, we're still not sure."

"So we have to be on guard."

Luo Yu's eyes flickered.

"What do you mean, grandfather?"

Luo Tiance explained: "I mean turn their ruse against them."

"If they've gotten the news through a traitor that our Great Xia's Godson is an impostor, then let's just keep up the act. It's true in reality, but let them think it's a performance."

Luo Fan's eyes brightened.

"Father, that's a brilliant idea."

"This way, Xiao Yu will be safe. If everyone thinks he's a fake, they won't come after him too hard, giving him plenty of time to grow."

"And the day Xiao Yu finally unleashes his true power, those people will probably be completely dumbfounded."

"What happened to the pretend God's Child, how did he become the real deal?"

Luo Tiance came over and patted Luo Yu on the shoulder.

"Good grandson."

"All this won't affect you. You can show off when you want to show off, burst forth when you need to, and you don't have to be low-key if you can afford to be high-profile."

"They'll probably even think that you're just flaunting your prowess in the outside world with the help of the Energy Storage Jade Pendant, the Huanling Pearl, and the like."

"That'll give you the freedom to roam around Great Xia unimpeded and safely."

Luo Yu smiled.

"Such a small matter, I'll follow your lead."

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Luo Tiance waved his hand.

"There's nothing more, get some rest early, and remember in three days to head to Tianjing Square for the awakening of the Heroic Spirit. At that time, both Great Xia and various foreign forces will be watching from the shadows."

After blessing him, Luo Tiance decisively pushed Luo Fan away, leaving Luo Yu alone on the spot, rolling his eyes.

He had just woken up and yet they wanted him to go back to sleep.

Especially after trying to operate the Secret Technique of Myriad Transformations, a comfortable sensation coursed through his limbs and bones, making him even more excited.

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Three days passed quickly, and Luo Yu did not go out to flirt with girls.

Instead, he stayed at home, consolidating his techniques.

A divine skill that he had finally mastered naturally deserved extra time and diligent practice.

This greatly frustrated the seductive and sexy woman, Charm Emperor.

She was staying near the Luo Family Mansion, waiting for Luo Yu to leave the house.

Lucky to have drawn the first lot, she could be the first to contact the reincarnated Luo Yu and gain an advantage.

But her initial approach was wrong, and it made Luo Yu wary of her.

She planned to make amends later, only to find that the man had shut his door and wouldn't come out.

This infuriated her.

If Luo Yu really stayed at home for ten days to half a month, what could she do when time was running out for her?

Every woman had only half a month to woo Luo Yu.

Just as she was seething with anger, a beastly-looking, exaggerated off-road vehicle tore out and disappeared in a cloud of dust before her eyes.

Her Beautiful Eyes brightened at first.

Because the man who haunted her dreams was sitting in that car.

But before she could take a good look, the off-roader had vanished from view.

Charm Emperor clenched her fists, stamping her gorgeous legs in anger.

"Bastard!"

"This lady doesn't believe she can't handle you, you lecher."

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In Tianjing Square, the grandest square of Dajing City, it was packed with people.

The most eye-catching feature was Nine Bronze Columns standing tall, their width such that it would just about take three people holding hands to embrace one, and each towering almost as high as a two-story building.

In front of each Bronze Column, a long line formed, stretching continuously from start to finish, with thousands of people waiting in queue at each.

Today was the day once a year when Great Xia Country awakened Ancient Spirits.

Not just the Great Capital Base City, other base cities were also carrying out the same awakening ceremonies.

Those lining up were mainly teenagers, appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, with parents accompanying them.

Both parents and teenagers, looking towards the end of the queue where the Bronze Columns stood, were filled with hope and anxiety.

Those able to awaken an Ancient Spirit would see their strength and status utterly transformed.

For those previously unfortunate, the chance for a miraculous turnaround was right here.

With the appearance of the Red Moon and the invasion of ferocious beasts, some basic knowledge of cultivation had already been mastered by the people.

Martial Artists refined their bodies, cultivated the power of qi and blood, and among them, a lucky few could awaken Ancient Spirits with the power of the awakening pillars.

Once an Ancient Spirit was awakened, one's talent would instantly be blessed by the Ancient Spirit.

If the Ancient Spirit was a master of the Way of the Spear, then the host would instantly possess a certain talent for it. Some Ancient Spirits even contained powerful techniques, which, if comprehended by the host, could rapidly enhance their strength. In short, Ancient Spirits were the beginning of every underdog story.

The most important aspect was that Martial Artists themselves cultivated the power of qi and blood, refining their bodies.

Once an Ancient Spirit was awakened, one could then absorb nature's spiritual energy through the spirit and cultivate differently from qi and blood cultivation.

Spiritual Energy and the power of qi and blood could be cultivated simultaneously, and even more powerful individuals were able to integrate them. Such a combination naturally far surpassed those who only cultivated the power of qi and blood and were known as Spirit Martialists.

In the entire Great Xia, aside from the freak Luo Tiance, all other high-level combatants were Spirit Martialists without exception.

Regarding Spirit Martialists, there were a few summarized rules that were quite practical.

First: A person could only awaken once in their life through the Bronze Column; a second touch would provoke no reaction.

Second: One must awaken an Ancient Spirit before breaking through to the Eighth Grade. Once beyond, it's impossible to awaken an Ancient Spirit for life.

Third: Below the Eighth Grade, the stronger one is at the Ninth Grade, the higher the chance of awakening an Ancient Spirit.

Thus, many choose to improve their strength to the Ninth Grade Peak before using their once-in-a-lifetime chance to activate the Bronze Column and awaken an Ancient Spirit.

However, there are exceptions: always a few whom the heavens favor, the pride of their time.

They need not to activate the Bronze Column to awaken; one day, while eating, they might suddenly self-awaken a powerful Ancient Spirit.

Cao Potian of the Cao Family is such a legend.

While peeping at a widow bathing, he suddenly awakened a top-grade Ancient Spirit, shocking the world overnight.