bookbashuk Chapter 306 Zhu Kun: "My son-in-law is a Dou Di?"
Chapter 306 Zhu Kun: "My son-in-law is a Dou Di?"
Chapter 306 Zhu Kun: "My son-in-law is a Dou Di?"
Not long after, in the Northwest Continent, in the Black Corner Region.
Today is a day of double celebration for Canaan College, as it is both the annual orientation ceremony for new students and the promotion of returning students to the Inner Court. The entire college is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the atmosphere is filled with joy.
The ceremony square was packed with people, the roar of the crowd surging into the sky. On several arenas in the center of the square, fighting spirits clashed, figures crisscrossed, and the sparring matches were incredibly intense.
Whenever a winner stood tall, they would always attract admiring glances and whispers from the girls on the sidelines. The entire academy was filled with the vibrant energy unique to young people.
At the center, surrounded by all the arenas, stood two particularly striking, enormous stone statues. One was a kind-faced old man, whom the students all knew was Mang Tianchi, the founder of the academy.
The other figure was a young and handsome man in a blue robe, holding a delicate pagoda. He appeared to be about the same age as the students in the arena.
This scene left many freshmen confused.
A newly enrolled student, while watching the competition, curiously asked the senior next to him, "Senior, who is that young stone statue? He looks younger than you, yet he's ranked alongside the dean."
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Upon hearing this, the senior student's face immediately lit up with reverence: "You don't understand. That's the legendary Emperor Yu! Our Canaan Academy's honorary dean. Don't let his young appearance fool you; I saw him in person when he visited the academy a few months ago."
The senior student's voice rose a few decibels, attracting many freshmen to gather around curiously.
"The Heavenly Emperor was standing right where we are now that day."
The senior pointed to the center of the square, his eyes filled with reminiscence, his voice brimming with emotion: "He announced the establishment of nine spiritual academies across the entire continent. His voice wasn't loud at the time, yet it carried clearly throughout the Northwest—something even a Dou Zong expert couldn't achieve!"
A female freshman with a ponytail exclaimed in surprise, "So the Nine Great Spiritual Academies were founded by this Emperor Yu? My cousin just passed the entrance exam for the Spiritual Academies of the Northwest Continent not long ago!"
"More than that,"
Another senior student chimed in, "I heard that Emperor Yu has broken through to the legendary Dou Di realm, and he has single-handedly eliminated all the remnants of the Soul Hall on the continent."
Just as everyone was discussing this, the space above the square rippled slightly, and five figures quietly appeared.
Looking down at his own statue, Lu Yu couldn't help but chuckle: "It seems Dean Mang Tianchi is quite swift in his actions."
Cai Lin smiled slightly: "It seems you're quite competent as the honorary dean."
Zi Yan pointed at the statue with a grin: "Husband, this statue looks quite like you!"
Xun'er said softly, "Brother Yu is now a role model in the hearts of these students."
Looking down at the vibrant young faces below, Little Fairy Doctor said softly, "Seeing them reminds me of the time we spent studying at Canaan Academy."
Lu Yu's gaze swept over the energetic faces below, and he smiled slightly: "Let's go, let's take care of business first. We'll come back to see these children after we retrieve the inheritance from the Ancient Emperor's Cave."
Half an hour later, at the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.
A scorching heat permeated the passage, and the space deep at the bottom of the tower slightly distorted—it was the entrance to the world of magma.
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At this moment, Elder Su Qian and Vice Dean Hu Qian were already waiting here, their expressions a mixture of anticipation and barely concealed nervousness.
As ripples spread through the space and five figures quietly appeared, a look of relief immediately appeared in Su Qian's eyes.
He looked at the young man in the blue robe at the head of the group, his tone carrying the concern of an elder: "You rascal, you finally remembered to come back and see these two old men."
Lu Yu stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Elder Su Qian, Vice Dean Hu Qian, how have you been?"
His speech still maintained the same etiquette as before, showing no change despite his current status.
Hu Qian chuckled and patted him on the shoulder: "Good lad, you're now the world-renowned Emperor of the Universe, and you're still being so polite to us."
Lu Yu smiled slightly: "I have always remembered the care you two gave me back then."
Su Qian glanced at the four women behind Lu Yu, her gaze lingering particularly on Zi Yan for a moment before turning to the lava entrance: "You're probably aware of the situation inside. Is there anything the academy needs to prepare?"
"There's no need for you two to go to such trouble."
Lu Yu shook his head slightly. "Besides entering the magma world, I also wanted to visit the academy. After I finish, I plan to stay at the academy for a few more days, give lectures, and leave behind a legacy of array formations for the academy."
Hearing this, Su Qian and Hu Qian both smiled with relief.
Su Qian exclaimed, "If you can leave behind a legacy, it will be a great blessing for the academy."
Lu Yu smiled gently: "Elder, you flatter me. Canaan Academy has never mistreated its juniors; this is nothing more than a small favor."
He coughed lightly and added somewhat awkwardly, "Last time there was an urgent matter in the cabinet, and I didn't have time to arrange these things. I apologize for the neglect."
As soon as he finished speaking, the four women glanced at him in unison.
Cai Lin's lips parted slightly, a half-smile playing on her lips; Xun'er covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling; Xiao Yi Xian turned her face away, her ears turning slightly red; Zi Yan even made a funny face.
There's nothing urgent; it's just that someone is impatient and wants to indulge in a few more days of absurdity.
Lu Yu sensed four meaningful gazes behind him and quickly turned to face the distorted space: "It's getting late, let's get going."
The five figures flashed and disappeared into the crimson spatial ripples.
Watching their disappearing figures, Hu Qian sighed softly: "That young man who broke through to the Dou Zong realm in one fell swoop and made a name for himself has now grown to such a level."
Su Qian stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes full of satisfaction: "What's even more remarkable is that, despite his extraordinary cultivation, he has always maintained this childlike heart. With him around, it is a blessing for the academy and for the continent."
Upon entering the magma world, scorching energy surged in from all directions. With a casual wave of his hand, Lu Yu created an invisible barrier that enveloped the five of them, keeping the boiling magma at bay.
As they crept downwards, the fire lizardmen in their path all retreated, clearly sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Lu Yu.
Deep within the magma, two milky-white lizardmen floated silently. They appeared much older than their kind, exuding a powerful aura at the semi-saint level.
However, upon sensing Lu Yu's imperial might, their expressions changed drastically. They bowed respectfully, trembling, and dared not obstruct him in the slightest.
As they descended, the surrounding magma gradually changed color from crimson to dark black. The temperature here had reached the level of a Battle Saint, making it impossible for any living being to survive.
But for Lu Yu, such an environment still posed no threat.
When everyone reached the bottom of the lava, Lu Yu suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Little Fairy Doctor frowned in confusion and asked, "Brother Lu, there's nothing here at all—"
Zi Yan looked around with great interest, filled with curiosity about this mysterious place.
Lu Yu smiled gently and said, "Your soul realm has only just entered the Heavenly Realm, so naturally you cannot perceive the mysteries of this place."
He slowly raised his hand, his palm lightly touching the lava in front of him. Surprisingly, the lava rippled with strange waves, and Lu Yu's hand disappeared as if it had vanished into an invisible barrier.
"Buzz—"
The space trembled slightly, and to everyone's astonishment, Lu Yu's palm was completely submerged in the magma.
"A hidden space lies beneath this magma—"
A hint of a smile flashed across Lu Yu's eyes as he explained, "Even a nine-star Dou Sheng would find it difficult to create space here..."
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"There was no one else besides Tuoshegudi."
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He turned to the four women and smiled gently: "Stay close to me, this spatial passage is fleeting."
Having said that, he took the lead and disappeared into the lava as if merging into the water. The four women exchanged nods and followed closely behind. When they passed through that invisible barrier, the scene before them stunned them all.
The once fiery world of magma has vanished, replaced by a vast, empty space. In the center of this space, an ancient and magnificent stone gate floats silently, exuding a chillingly ancient aura.
A vast plaza extends out in front of the stone gate, its surface paved with some unknown black stone, smooth as a mirror yet reflecting no image.
Standing before the magnificent stone gate, Lu Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression still calm.
However, the other four women involuntarily held their breath. Faced with this ancient pressure, even the circulation of their internal fighting spirit became sluggish.
"They do know how to create an air of mystery."
Lu Yu suddenly chuckled and casually waved his sleeve.
As if a gentle spring breeze had melted away the chilling pressure, the oppressive aura that had instilled fear instantly vanished. The four women then came to their senses, and in their glances, they all saw a trace of lingering fear in each other's eyes.
"What terrifying pressure—" Little Fairy Doctor gently touched her chest, still feeling lingering fear.
Zi Yan stuck out her tongue: "I was almost scared."
The moment she finished speaking, two crimson suns suddenly shone from the depths of the void, which were a pair of enormous dragon eyes that had been closed for countless years!
Slowly opening its eyes, its overlapping pupils shimmered with an ancient and majestic light, as if it had been asleep here for ten thousand years.
"Can tomb raiders possess ancient jade?"
The deep voice seemed to transcend time and space, slowly echoing throughout the entire area. As their vision gradually cleared, everyone could see that it was a colossal, unimaginably enormous, purple-gold dragon.
It coiled in the void, its cold scales shimmering with a metallic luster, its powerful dragon body stretching to the horizon, as if it had been guarding this place for millennia.
The moment the dragon appeared, Zi Yan's body trembled suddenly, and the bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon within her surged uncontrollably. She stared blankly at the colossal dragon that blotted out the sky, a resonance originating from the depths of her bloodline causing her heart to race.
At the same time, the dragon's majestic eyes widened suddenly, staring at Zi Yan in disbelief. Its massive body trembled slightly, causing ripples to spread throughout the entire space.
"This bloodline—"
The dragon's voice, filled with excitement suppressed for thousands of years, cried out, "Child—you are my child!"
Zi Yan stood frozen in place, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment. She could clearly feel the resonance between her bloodline and the giant dragon before her, but she had no idea where this sudden connection came from.
"Who are you----"
Zi Yan's voice trembled slightly as the bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon within her body involuntarily boiled before this giant dragon, a call originating from the deepest part of her bloodline.
"I am Zhukun, the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void."
The dragon's voice softened considerably, and an overwhelming excitement welled up in its majestic eyes. "My blood flows in your veins, there's no mistake that. Child, your mother—"
Zi Yan subconsciously took a half step back and instinctively moved closer to Lu Yu.
The news was too sudden for her. For thousands of years, she had always thought of herself as an orphan and never imagined that she would meet her biological father in this ancient emperor's cave.
Lu Yu gently took Zi Yan's hand and looked calmly at Zhu Kun: "This is a long story. Zi Yan has indeed been searching for her father."
He abruptly changed the subject, his tone now carrying a hint of scrutiny: "However, as far as I know, the old Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan has been missing for thousands of years. How do you intend to prove your identity?"
Zhu Kun lowered his massive dragon head slightly, his voice filled with deep remorse: "Back then, in my search for the ancient Tuoshe Emperor's cave, I left you and your daughter with the clan. I never imagined that this separation would last for thousands of years—"
He gently raised his dragon claw, and a purplish-gold dragon scale slowly floated towards Zi Yan: "This is a unique natal dragon scale of the Ancient Dragon Royal Family of Taixu, containing my bloodline imprint. Child, you can feel it and know whether it's real or not."
Zi Yan hesitated before accepting the dragon scale. The moment her fingertips touched it, a warm, blood-related resonance spread throughout her body. This primal connection instantly brought tears to her eyes.
"Father—" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.
"well----"
Upon hearing this, the purple-gold dragon's eyes welled up with tears of relief. Its massive body began to emit a soft light, gradually shrinking within the light until it finally transformed into a middle-aged man with a full head of purple-gold hair.
Zhu Kun looked at his daughter, his voice choked with emotion: "My good child, it is your father who has wronged you and your mother—you have suffered all these years."
Zi Yan stood there, her delicate body trembling slightly, and crystal tears silently slid down her cheeks. She stubbornly pursed her lips, refusing to take that step.
"Don't cry—it's your father's fault—"
Seeing this, Zhu Kun was at a loss and wanted to go forward to comfort him.
Just then, Zi Yan suddenly turned around and threw herself into Lu Yu's arms, burying her face deeply in his chest, and cried out in a choked voice, "Husband—"
Zhu Kun stared in disbelief at the scene.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but thinking of the debt he had owed his daughter for thousands of years, he swallowed his words and could only stand there, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.
Lu Yu gently put his arm around Zi Yan's shoulder and comforted her in a soft voice, "Alright, finding your father is a happy event."
He looked up at Zhu Kun and said calmly, "Senior, Zi Yan was just emotionally agitated. She has indeed suffered a lot of injustices over the years."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun's eyes deepened with guilt. Looking at his daughter, who was softly sobbing in Lu Yu's arms, he finally realized how much he had missed.
This once mighty Dragon Emperor could only whisper, "It is my dereliction of duty as a father—"
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After a long while, Zi Yan's emotions gradually calmed down. She lifted her head from Lu Yu's arms, and although her eyes still held a hint of resentment when she looked at Zhu Kun, the bond of blood ultimately prevailed.
"Father—" she called softly, her voice less distant this time.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun's eyes immediately welled up with tears of relief. He took a few steps forward, but then hesitated and stopped, afraid of offending his daughter whom he had just reunited with.
"My child, I'm just glad you can forgive your father."
Zhu Kun's voice was still choked with sobs, "Back then, I was tricked by Emperor Tuoshe and trapped here, unable to leave. Over the years, I have missed you and your daughter every single moment."
He paused, his expression turning solemn: "Now that we, father and daughter, have been reunited, I intend to pass on all my cultivation to you. This is my way of making amends to you as an incompetent father."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yan subconsciously looked at Lu Yu. Lu Yu smiled calmly, stepped forward, and respectfully bowed to Zhu Kun: "Father-in-law, you are too kind. However, the matter of imparting cultivation skills can perhaps be discussed in more detail later."
The word "father-in-law" startled Zhu Kun at first, but then a complex and gratified smile appeared on his face.
Immediately, he shook his head and sighed, "You don't know, I've been trapped here for far too long. Since I can't escape anyway, I might as well pass on my cultivation to my daughter."
Zhu Kun looked at Zi Yan with loving eyes, his tone firm: "Even if I only have the strength of my physical body left, I am enough to protect myself. Although this ancient emperor's cave has trapped me, it cannot harm me in the slightest."
He raised his palm, and a dazzling purple-gold light began to gather in it: "Child, this is the only compensation I can give you as your father—"
"Wait a minute."
Lu Yu suddenly interrupted, saying solemnly, "My father-in-law just said—that he can't get away?"
Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Kun suddenly widened his eyes.
Lu Yu's aura rippled slightly, and an unparalleled pressure that seemed to transcend heaven and earth instantly spread out. Although it was only fleeting, it involuntarily filled even Zhu Kun, the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, with awe.
"Battle Emperor!"
Zhu Kun's voice trembled slightly with shock as he stared at Lu Yu in disbelief, "You're actually a Dou Di level expert!"
The thought that he had been striving for the Dou Di realm for thousands of years without success, yet now he had witnessed it in a young man, filled Zhu Kun with mixed feelings.
He opened his mouth, but ultimately let out a long sigh: "I never expected this—I really never expected this—"
If he had known earlier that his son-in-law could become a Dou Di, why would he have wasted thousands of years in this dark and sunless ancient emperor's cave?
Why separate from his wife and daughter, leaving Ziyan to endure loneliness alone?
"I deserve to die—" Zhu Kun muttered to himself, his eyes filled with pain and self-blame.
Seeing this, Zi Yan quickly stepped forward and took her father's hand, gently comforting him, "Father, it's not your fault. You were trapped here back then because you were pursuing a higher realm."
Her voice was unusually gentle: "Now is not the time for self-blame. Now that my husband is a Dou Di, he will surely be able to help you escape this predicament. The day when our family is reunited is just around the corner."
Zhu Kun felt the warmth of his daughter's palm and saw the sincere concern in her eyes, which eased his guilt slightly.
He looked up at Lu Yu, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in his eyes.
Lu Yu nodded slightly and lightly tapped the void with his hand. A golden light flashed, and the ancient restrictions binding Zhu Kun shattered instantly. This Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void, imprisoned for thousands of years, finally regained his freedom.
Zhu Kun felt a long-lost sense of ease within his body, and trembled with excitement. He tried to mobilize the power of space, and saw purple-gold light flowing around him, instantly traversing back and forth in the void several times.
This familiar yet strange freedom almost brought tears to the eyes of the Dragon Emperor, who had been trapped for thousands of years.
"Thank you————"
Zhu Kun looked at Lu Yu, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement. This once arrogant Dragon Emperor had tears welling up in his eyes.
"Father-in-law, you're too kind."
Lu Yu smiled calmly and said, "Since we're family, this is just our duty."
He turned his gaze to the ancient stone door and continued, "However, the main reason for coming here today is for the legacy of Emperor Tuoshe."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun's expression immediately turned solemn: "This ancient emperor's cave does indeed hold immense opportunities, but it is also fraught with dangers. Back then, I was too impatient, which is why I fell into the trap set by the ancient emperor Tuoshe."
Zi Yan took her father's arm and said softly, "With my husband here, everything should be fine."
Lu Yu nodded slightly, and with a flick of his sleeve, the stone door that had been sealed for thousands of years slowly opened.
A vast and ancient aura suddenly surged out from the depths of the cave, causing everyone except Lu Yu to involuntarily take a half step back.
Just as the stone gate slowly opened, a loud, arrogant laugh suddenly came from the depths of the cave: "Hahaha! Emperor Tuoshe, you still can't trap me after all!"
A streak of light shot out from the depths of the cave, transforming in mid-air into an old man dressed in simple robes. His face beamed with ecstatic joy as he roared to the heavens, "Once I am freed, I will utterly sever your lineage, and make you—"
However, before he could finish speaking, his gaze suddenly fixed on Lu Yu, who was guarding the cave entrance. The old man's ecstatic joy froze, turning into incredulous horror: "A Dou---Dou Emperor?!"
This powerful figure, who had just regained his freedom, froze in mid-air when he sensed the vast imperial might emanating from Lu Yu.
He never expected that after finally breaking free from the constraints of Emperor Tuoshe, he would encounter a true Dou Di powerhouse as soon as he stepped out of the cave!
"Yo,"
Lu Yu smiled slightly, his tone relaxed as if greeting an old friend, and said with a smile, "Old gentleman? Where are you in such a hurry to go?"
Upon hearing this, the old man's expression became incredibly interesting. His previous air of arrogance vanished instantly, replaced by visible panic. He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "This—this sir—I just came out for some fresh air—"
"Breathable?"
Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile. "I think you're trying to make a quick getaway, aren't you?"
The old man was speechless, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He secretly glanced at Lu Yu, then at Zhu Kun beside him, inwardly groaning.
Having finally regained their freedom, they ran into this kind of trouble as soon as they stepped outside. Their luck is truly unbelievable.
"Your Majesty, you are wise————"
The old man rubbed his hands awkwardly, "I've been staying in this cave for too long, and I really want to go out for a walk—"
Lu Yu shook his head slightly, a golden light emanating from his fingertips: "Since we've run into each other, let's not rush off. My wife happens to need an Emperor Pill to improve her cultivation."
Upon hearing this, the old man's expression changed drastically, and he turned to flee. However, the golden light had already transformed into a cage, trapping him firmly in place.
"Bitterness----"
The old man sighed, his face filled with despair. He had cultivated diligently in this ancient emperor's cave for ten thousand years, finally waiting for the day he could escape, only to fall into a tiger's den as soon as he emerged from the dragon's pool.