Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 255: [DD2]:

The full, round curves moved up and down, exuding an almost sinful allure.

Ahead, Zhang Lexuan pressed her lips into a smile.

She had known that Su Yu would be displeased with the academy's constant meddling in his relationships.

After all, Su Yu had always been someone with a strong sense of independence since childhood.

With Shrek repeatedly interfering, it was inevitable that Su Yu would retaliate.

She just didn't expect the first one to take the hit would be Dean Cai.

Su Yu had a way with words—calling someone charming and graceful so casually.

But Dean Cai was already close to ninety years old!

Zhang Lexuan shook her head, finding the whole situation rather amusing.

By the shore of the Sea God Lake, Su Yue bid farewell to the two women.

Under Cai Meier's seething glare, sharp enough to cut, Su Yue's figure flickered and swiftly vanished across the water's surface.

Without lingering further, Su Yue returned directly to his hotel, which led to Tang Ya missing him entirely despite looking for him.

...

Meanwhile, in the Divine Realm.

In front of the dilapidated Sea God's Palace, the Goddess of Life let wisps of emerald-green life energy flow from her hands, working to heal Tang San's wounds.

She had been tending to his injuries for over two days, and the damage within his body was already half recovered.

Tang San, who had previously looked like a half-dead stray dog, was finally regaining some semblance of humanity.

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However, his clothes—tattered and scorched from being struck by lightning—made him look no better than a beggar.

Suddenly, as he meditated, Tang San let out a harsh cough and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His face turned as pale as paper, his expression dark and twisted with fury, his eyes blazing with boundless rage.

"Who?!"

Tang San roared, his face contorted with murderous intent.

Xiao Wu, startled by his outburst, hurried forward to support Tang San.

"San-ge, what's wrong?"

"Don't scare me!"

Ning Rongrong, equally worried, chimed in, "Yeah, San-ge, what happened?"

The Goddess of Life briefly paused her healing, frowning.

"Sea God, why are you so agitated all of a sudden?"

Tang San took a deep breath, his breathing heavy.

With a flick of his hand, a three-meter-long trident shimmered into existence.

Golden patterns ran along the trident's surface, but its once-radiant golden hue now appeared dull.

Most notably, at the front end of the trident, there was now a gaping hole—something vital had vanished.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in shock.

"Where's the Sea God's Heart?"

"San-ge, what happened to the Sea God's Heart?"

Ning Rongrong gasped, covering her mouth in disbelief.

"T-This... What's going on?"

Both of them knew exactly how severe this was.

The Sea God's Heart was the core of the Sea God's Trident.

Without it, the divine abilities of the Sea God could not be fully unleashed.

In other words, only with the Sea God's Heart could the Sea God's Trident truly be called a divine weapon.

Without it, it was nothing more than an ordinary trident.

The difference was immense.

Now that the Sea God's Heart was gone, would the legendary Sea God's Trident still possess its former power?

And without his weapon, how much strength would San-ge lose?

Realizing the implications, Ning Rongrong's expression grew increasingly grave.

"How could the Sea God's Trident end up like this?"

The Goddess of Life's beautiful eyes flickered with confusion.

Tang San forcibly suppressed his rage, speaking in a chilling tone:

"Just now, an unknown force descended. Taking advantage of my moment of inattention, it forcibly stole the Sea God's Heart."

"Not only that, but it also erased the divine imprint on it, damaging my spiritual consciousness."

It was obvious that Tang San was livid.

To have something stolen so blatantly—this was a direct insult!

"How... How is that possible?"

"The Sea God's Heart is one with the Sea God's Trident. How could it be taken so easily?"

"And we didn't see anyone appear either!"

"Who could have done this so silently?"

Ning Rongrong voiced her doubts.

She and Xiao Wu might not be strong enough, but Tang San and the Goddess of Life were both God-Kings.

Who could steal something from them right under their noses?

It defied all logic!

"But it happened nonetheless. Are you saying San-ge is lying?"

Xiao Wu's face darkened as she turned to the Goddess of Life.

In the Divine Realm, only another God-King could possess such mysterious and overwhelming power.

The only ones capable of stealing from Tang San had to be on the same level as him.

The Goddess of Life furrowed her brows.

"You're not suspecting me, are you?"

"I've been healing the Sea God this entire time—I haven't even been distracted for a moment."

She felt a little wrong.

Xiao Wu was doubting her?

She had been helping Tang San all along!

At this moment, Tang San suddenly spoke, "I trust the Goddess. She is pure and kind—she wouldn't do such a thing."

"But..."

Xiao Wu wanted to say more but was stopped by Ning Rongrong.

Xiao Wu looked at her questioningly, but Ning Rongrong simply shook her head.

Tang San still needed the Goddess of Life to heal him—starting a conflict now would be unwise.

As an observer, Ning Rongrong could see this.

Xiao Wu, though confused, wisely kept silent.

Tang San's eyes turned cold.

"There is more than one God-King in the Divine Realm. Not everyone views me favorably."

The Goddess of Life's frown deepened.

Was he suspecting Xiao Zi?

But Xiao Zi wouldn't have the ability to pull off something like this.

Xiao Zi specialized in destruction and combat—this kind of eerie, precise theft wasn't her style.

But then...

The Sea God's Heart was undeniably missing.

Who could have done it?

The Goddess of Life couldn't figure it out.

"Sea God, should we issue a Divine Realm-wide search?"

Tang San shook his head.

"No need. Let's focus on healing first."

"Once I've recovered, I will personally settle this matter."

Once I'm back to full strength, I will ensure justice is served.

Tang San vowed silently.

The Goddess of Life nodded.

"Sea God, with your divine consciousness also injured, your recovery will now take at least two more days."

A dark glint flashed in Tang San's eyes, though he kept a calm smile on his face.

"It's fine. I appreciate your help, Life Goddess."

"No trouble at all. Your recovery is important for the Divine Realm as well."

With that, she continued pouring her divine power into him.

Tang San closed his eyes again, his expression unreadable.

But deep inside, his killing intent surged like a raging storm.

...

Meanwhile, Su Yue returned to the hotel.

He rang the doorbell, and hurried footsteps echoed from within.

Click!

The door swung open, revealing a graceful silhouette.

Her dazzling pink-blue long hair cascaded down her shoulders, complementing her delicate and charming face. Her large, expressive eyes flickered as if they could speak.

The moment she saw Su Yu, her eyes instantly became more lively, and her entire being seemed to radiate vitality.

"You're back!"

Wang Dong'er's bright, beautiful eyes shone with a hint of surprise and joy.

A slight smile unconsciously formed at the corners of Su Yu's lips as he nodded. "Yeah, I'm back."

Stepping forward, he was immediately enveloped by a fresh, sunlit, and pure fragrance—a unique scent that was particularly pleasant.

Seeing Su Yu standing so close, Wang Dong'er's cheeks flushed red. She hurriedly pulled the door open a bit wider.

Su Yu walked in naturally, closing the door behind him before striding into the room.

Wang Dong'er quickly followed.

As they entered the living room, Meng Hongchen's sweet and delicate face came into view. She was reclining on the sofa, her lips curled into a soft smile.

The moment she saw Su Yu, her smile grew even more radiant.

"Yu!"

Meng Hongchen stood up, joy sparkling in her beautiful eyes.

Su Yu smiled and walked closer, giving her a brief hug before sitting down beside her.

Wang Dong'er's eyes flickered slightly as she took a seat on another sofa.

Su Yu glanced at her and chuckled, "Dong'er, why are you being so distant? Come sit here."

He patted the spot next to him, inviting her over.

Wang Dong'er hesitated, feigning reluctance, but her body reacted honestly—she immediately moved over and sat beside him.

"Thank you for keeping Meng'er company today," Su Yu said, looking at Wang Dong'er.

She gently shook her head without speaking.

Meng Hongchen observed the scene with amusement.

This girl—eager to snuggle into Su Yu's arms—was still pretending to be reserved.

It was one thing to deceive others, but was she even trying to fool herself?

When Su Yu invited her to sit beside him, she must have been thrilled inside!

Wang Dong'er, Wang Dong'er... there's a reason you still haven't secured the girlfriend status.

Meng Hongchen prided herself on being much more direct than Wang Dong'er.

When she liked Su Yu, she charged straight ahead without hesitation.

Hesitation only led to defeat.

Without any concern, Meng Hongchen leaned against Su Yu's shoulder, letting most of her weight rest on him.

Wang Dong'er frowned slightly as she watched, feeling a pang of envy.

Damn it—she wanted to lean on Su Yu like that too!

Su Yu raised his hand and wrapped it around Meng Hongchen's shoulder, his fingers absentmindedly twirling a strand of her wine-red hair.

Meng Hongchen took in Su Yu's scent, intoxicated by it. "Yu, what happened at Shrek Academy today? Why did they call you over?"

Wang Dong'er, still burning with jealousy, couldn't help but turn her gaze toward Su Yu, curious as well.

Su Yu chuckled and didn't hide anything. He casually explained the whole situation.

Meng Hongchen shifted slightly, settling into a more comfortable position. "So that Gluttonous Douluo ended up going through all that?"

"No wonder he was missing from the tournament. Turns out he was already in trouble."

"But going berserk isn't a minor issue. Yu, did you agree to help them?"

Su Yu smiled. "I took advantage of the situation. I got something good out of it."

"What did you get?" Wang Dong'er asked curiously.

Su Yu beckoned her closer. "Come here, and I'll tell you."

Wang Dong'er didn't suspect anything and leaned in—only for Su Yu to suddenly bury his face in her hair, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

A sudden jolt shot through Wang Dong'er's body, making her go weak. She instantly collapsed into Su Yu's arms.

Taking advantage of the moment, Su Yu wrapped his left arm around her waist.

Being held by Su Yu again, Wang Dong'er's heart pounded wildly. A deep sense of contentment filled her chest.

His broad embrace felt like a warm harbor, making her feel incredibly safe.

"You... you bully..."

Wang Dong'er bit her lip and murmured in a soft, almost coquettish tone.

Su Yu barely used any force, yet she hadn't moved away at all.

Who didn't want to leave? That was up for debate.

"I can't help it. You're just like a soft little bunny—I can't resist teasing you," Su Yu said playfully.

"Bad guy..."

Her voice was sweet and delicate, making Su Yu's heart itch.

He inhaled the faint fragrance of her hair, still holding her as he casually mentioned the deal he made with Shrek Academy.

Wang Dong'er blinked. Two soul bones over 50,000 years old, insights on Ultimate Wind cultivation... and something called Sovereign's Descent?

Wait—what was Sovereign's Descent?

Su Yu chuckled. "It's a technique that fuses spiritual power with soul power. Pretty powerful."

"Fusion of spiritual and soul power? That doesn't sound simple," Wang Dong'er mused, recognizing the significance of such a technique.

"It's decent. Worth researching," Su Yu replied.

Wang Dong'er remained unconvinced. Meanwhile, Meng Hongchen simply stared at Su Yu, lost in thought.

After chatting for a while, Su Yu glanced outside. The sun was high in the sky—it was already noon.

"We got so caught up talking that I didn't notice the time. You two haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Do you want me to cook, or should we just order room service?"

"I want your cooking!"

Both girls responded in unison, reaching an instant agreement.

"...Alright then."

Such a small request—Su Yu had no reason to refuse.

After a bit of effort, the three of them enjoyed a sumptuous lunch.

Once they finished eating, Su Yu brewed a cup of tea and sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

He was studying the simplified version of the Heaven-Swallowing Devil Art.

The more he examined it, the more astonished he became.

This technique was terrifyingly strange.

Unknowingly, it could assimilate a person from their very core, altering their mind on a fundamental level.

Of course, since this was the simplified version, it wasn't as overwhelmingly powerful.

There were limitations.

First, it required strong spiritual power—anyone with higher spiritual power than Su Yu would be difficult to assimilate.

Second, the assimilation wasn't immediate. It took time and multiple applications.

However, once someone was fully assimilated, there would be no way to undo it.

Even a God-King would be powerless against someone who had been completely assimilated.

Even erasing their memories wouldn't work.

Because this assimilation operated at the core of a person's soul—it was nearly irreversible.

Su Yu marveled at the ingenuity of this technique.

As expected of the infamous Ruthless Empress' creation—it was truly domineering.

And this was just the simplified version.

If he ever obtained the full version of the Heaven-Swallowing Devil Art... just how terrifyingly powerful would it be?