The majestic dragon roar echoed across the whole Douluo Continent.
It wasn't merely heard... it was felt.
From the lowliest farmer to the highest-ranking spirit master, the impact was undeniable.
People were forced to their knees as if an invisible hand pressed them to the ground.
No one had any control over their own body.
Everywhere, murmurs of confusion and fear filled the air.
"What just happened?"
"I can't move… It's like my body isn't mine anymore!"
"Was that the descent of a god? Did we anger the heavens?"
"I swear, I'll never steal again! Please, let me go!"
"I won't sin anymore! I'll be good! Uuuu…"
-Star Dou Forest, Inner Core-
Far from civilization, deep in the heart of the Star Dou Forest, a being stirred from its sleep.
At the Lake of Life, a sacred place hidden away from human eyes, there is a colossal silver dragon lying coiled in the darkness.
Its scales gleamed faintly even in the dim light, reflecting the light that seeped through the forest canopy.
Its eyes suddenly snapped open in fear.
The dragon, felt the bloodline pressure before it even heard the roar.
It had been dormant for centuries, healing its injuries and waiting for the right moment to rise once more.
Yet this sudden eruption of power had shaken it to its core.
"Dragon God? No… This is even more powerful."
"He has awakened his bloodline!"
"GUAAARGHHHHHHHH!!"
Its immense body shivered, and despite its strength, it collapsed to the ground.
The pressure weighed on its very soul, forcing it to kneel.
'What happened? I sealed his bloodline away so that it would not awaken until he reaches age 15. Yet now, at only six years old.'
"How did the lock break?" the dragon wondered, fear flickering in its eyes.
"If the God-Kings of the Divine Realm notice him… it will be all over. Our entire soul-beast clan will be doomed."
The dragon trembled with helplessness. "I must stop him. But… I can't even move."
Yet just as despair threatened to overwhelm it, the pressure suddenly ceased.
The oppressive weight lifted, allowing the dragon to breathe freely again.
It rose slowly as its body ached from the strain, and turned its gaze toward the surface.
A brilliant flash of silver light illuminated the cavern as an ethereal figure appeared above the Lake of Life.
She was breathtakingly beautiful as her silver hair cascaded down her back in soft waves.
Her purple eyes sparkled with wisdom and power and her body was fully covered in silvery purplish clothes.
Despite her divine aura, there was a faint trace of exhaustion in her expression.
This was Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King's human form.
As soon as she appeared, two figures materialized beside her and kneeled before her.
One was a handsome middle-aged man with jet-black hair and sharp eyes... the Beast King Di Tian.
The other was a graceful woman with long, flowing purple-black hair... Bi Ji.
Di Tian spoke "My lord, just now…"
Gu Yuena nodded her head "He has awakened his bloodline."
Hearing this, Di Tian's eyes widened in shock "Young Lord, he-"
A soft sigh escaped Gu Yuena's lips "His bloodline has fully activated, far earlier than anticipated. I cannot go to him now because of my injuries. We have no choice but to wait."
Di Tian and Bi Ji exchanged uneasy glances but said nothing further.
They could only bow their heads and silently await the future.
-Sea God Island-
Bo Saixi, knelt on the sacred altar overlooking the ocean.
Her long blue robe billowed around her as she pressed her forehead to the ground in reverence.
Cold sweat dripped down her spine, and her heart pounded in her chest.
"What was that?" she whispered.
"Was that the descent of a god?"
The roar had shaken the very sea, causing the tides to swell and crash with unnatural force.
She had never felt anything so powerful, not even from Poseidon.
"Dragon God?" she muttered.
"No… Lord Poseidon said the Dragon God is dead. But this power…"
-Clear Sky Sect-
Tang Xiao, the Patriarch of the Clear Sky Sect, was also brought to his knees.
His tall body hunched over as he tried to resist the invisible force pressing down on him and beads of sweat dotted his forehead.
"What is happening in the outside world?" he muttered through gritted teeth.
"That dragon roar just now… It felt like my soul was being crushed."
He clenched his fists. "I need information. I'll send spies immediately. No.. Yueha."
-Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan-
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was among those most affected.
Every member, from the youngest disciple to the clan elders, was forced to the ground.
Their dragon martial spirits quivered uncontrollably, submitting to a higher power.
One elder gasped and his eyes widened in terror "Our dragon spirits… They're kneeling. We can't even resist it."
-Holy Spirit Village-
In a small, remote village, Tang San knelt on the floor of his simple home.
His young face was pale, and his eyes were filled with panic.
"What happened?" he whispered.
"Did some god discover that I'm from another world? Are they here to kill me?"
"The roar… Was that a dragon god?" His hands trembled as he tried to make sense of the situation.
"Am I going to die?"
Yet when the pressure finally lifted, Tang San let out a nervous laugh. "Haha! I survived!"
"But still.. what was that?"
...
Star Dou Forest-
In a quiet clearing, a petite girl with a pink dress and a scorpion braid knelt on the forest floor.
Xiao Wu's usually lively eyes were wide with terror as she struggled to rise.
"What's happening? Why is my body so heavy?"
She turned her head and saw Daming and Erming... two of the Star Dou Forest's most powerful spirit beasts were also kneeling.
The sight shook her to her core. Even they couldn't resist it.
"This energy… It's familiar."
A face flashed in her mind...
"Brother Yan…" she whispered.
Her thoughts drifted to the day he showed her his twin martial spirits.
One was a strange, powerful sword.
The other was a majestic dragon.
She felt a trace of suppression back then, but it was nothing compared to this overwhelming force.
"His powers must have grown," she realized.
...
And that guy who created all this chaos is lying comfortably on the lap of the most beautiful woman in the world.
Letting out a sigh, he looked at Bibi Dong's face, which was filled with concern.
'Well.. shit happened.'
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