Douluo Dalu: The Legend of Heavenly Ruler
chapter-468

--- Chapter 465 ---

After being fed dog food, Yunlong left Obito and Rin for good. His mental copy would still watch over them, but his true consciousness had already gone somewhere else.

Next, Yunlong arrived at the next semi-virtual realm.

He looked down and saw a man punching spirit beasts with incredible martial prowess.

The man had his hair cut in a bowl-style combed to his right and lifted slightly. He also sported a bristling mustache with a goatee and stubble, which was the rest of his beard.

He wore a green jumpsuit, orange-striped leg warmers, and a yellow scarf around his neck.

This person is the father of Might Guy, Might Duy.

He's also known as the Eternal Genin, despite possessing the power to fight all the Kirigakure Seven Swordsmen by himself and killing four of them.

Unfortunately, Duy's deed doesn't seem widely recognized in his village, and only a handful of people know it.

To Yunlong, Might Duy is a hard-working genius.

Sure, it took twenty years for Might Duy to learn Eight Inner Gates, but he also added his principle to the technique. Self-rule is something one man with endless determination could make.

On top of that, Might Duy also endured ridicule all his life.

He's what Yunlong called a rare diamond in a bunch of ordinary rocks.

"Gate of Opening, Kai (Open)!" Might Duy shouted, causing a white aura to burst out from his body.

A gigantic armored beetle dived down at Might Duy, and he solemnly punched forward.

"Black Flash!"

CRACK!

Might Duy's fist shattered the gigantic armored beetle and made a black flash, sparkling with red light.

BOOM!

He sent the gigantic armored beetle flying.

Yunlong smiled at this sight, "What a piece of work."

[Name: Might Duy]

[Race: New Human]

[Age: Biologically 20 (Standard, can't age in this realm)]

[Bloodline Limit: Lion Conquering Berserker's bloodline]

[Martial Soul: Spirit of Valor(3+)]

[Artificial Soul: Alcides's Constellations (Heroic)]

[Cultivation Base: Level 37, Spirit Elder]

[Description: A pure-hearted man with endless vigor and fighting spirit who wished nothing but his son's happiness and safety. Granted a second chance at life, he wanted to pave a new Martial Path]

Yunlong descended from the sky and clapped his hand.

"Duy-san, it seems you have adapted well with your body." He praised the man in a green jumpsuit.

Duy smiled wryly and replied, "Yunlong-sama, please don't make me feel embarrassed like that."

"You know very well that this new body is a thousand times better than my previous one, as I don't break it when using Eight Inner Gates."

"I can feel endless vigor and YOUTH! Coursing through my veins." He added while clenching his fist hard.

Yunlong chuckled, "That's what you deserve."

"I hope you will surprise me in the upcoming war."

Duy nodded at Yunlong, "I will show you the might of YOUTH!"

Given how strong Might Duy has grown in a few days, he's also one of the strongest people Yunlong has reincarnated into the world. His physique and Chakra doesn't limit him anymore.

Yunlong observed Duy briefly before saying, "Duy-san, you're not using your spirit skills at all."

Duy broke into an awkward expression and nervously coughed.

"Ehem, well, I just found them hard to grasp."

"Black Flash is enough for me."

Black Flash is Duy's 1st spirit skill, which could distort space upon landing hit on an enemy. It is a special effect that Duy could apply to his attack.

Not only does Black Flash ignore one's defense, but it also increases the damage the enemy receives by the amount of spirit energy Duy uses.

Of course, the first requirement is to hit the target.

Yunlong shook his head sternly, "This won't do, Duy-san."

"You're wasting your Martial Soul and spirit skills."

"I know you don't want to say it, but you have a self-esteem issue because you couldn't use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu in the past, right?"

"How did you-! Duy was shocked.

Yunlong sighed, "It seems you forgot about my identity already."

"I..." Duy dumbly looked on the ground.

That's right. How could Duy forget? This man before him is a God who gave him a chance to reincarnate.

He could easily read his mind.

Yunlong crossed his arms and reprimanded Duy, "You're repeating the same mistake you made when you were still Eternal Genin."

"Think about it. I gifted you a body that can handle Eight Inner Gates better and a power that could surpass natural order, but all you want to do is punch and kick."

"I didn't mind if your punch and kick were powerful, but they are trash."

"They aren't trash..." Duy argued back.

Yunlong smirked, "Why don't you prove it then."

"I will lower myself to your level, and all you have to do is make me move from this position. If my feet move by a millimeter, it's your win."

Duy was stunned. He felt it was blasphemous to attack Yunlong, but he must prove his Martial Path.

He doesn't want people to forget his name in history, labeling him as nothing but Eternal Genin.

Does Duy find it insulting? Yes, he did.

However, Duy doesn't let the insult disturb his Self-Rules.

'My new goal is to become the strongest Martial Artist! I will prove my Youth to Yunlong-sama!' Duy's eyes shone with determination.

Yunlong noticed Duy's change and laughed inwardly because Might Duy is a simple guy. But that's a trait that makes him unique.

Duy took a few steps back and bowed to Yunlong, showing his respect for him despite what he had said earlier.

He clenched his fist tight and entered an air-tight stance.

His muscle bulged, and a wisp golden-red aura exploded.

His bowl-style hair expanded, becoming that of a lion's mane.

His facial features also sharpened, making him more handsome and heroic.

Spirit of Valor is a unique Martial Soul.

Technically speaking, it is still a beast-type Martial Soul, but it has no tangible form, nor could Duy summon it to a fight.

Spirit of Valor lives in Duy's heart, enhancing his prowess based on his will.

In fact, Duy's physical transformation comes from his Bloodline Limit and Artificial Soul. They provided Duy with a brave heart and godlike combat instinct.

Even then, Duy's brave heart and godlike combat instinct falter before Yunlong like a feather in a violent storm.

One wrong move, and he'd get swallowed by the storm.

Duy gritted his teeth, "Here I go!"

"Eight Gate: Death, KAI (OPEN)!"

Using the last Eight Gate would lead to unavoidable death.

That's the self-sacrificing rule Duy made.

So, he only used it once and died shortly after.

However, after becoming Spirit Master with Lion Conquering Berserker's bloodline and contracting Achilles' Constellation, Duy wouldn't die as he had a special perk called The Last Warrior on the battlefield.

Still, Duy would get weakened.

"BREAK! ORAION OU! (OH, LION KING)!" A fierce lion's roar echoed as Duy punched with extreme power and precision, causing a golden lion-shaped energy blast to approach Yunlong.

BOOM!

An explosion ruptured the air, and black light flashed everywhere.

Yet Duy frowned because Yunlong hadn't moved an inch.

Yunlong yawned, "Are you done? Is this the best you can do?"

Duy was stunned by his reply before laughing, "HAHAHA, NO!"

Three spirit rings appeared, each above 10,000 years old, with the image of warriors fighting on various battlefields.

The spirit rings lit up, imbuing Duy's body with different attributes.

A dark steel gauntlet covered his right hand.

A combat boot with wing decoration on the heel clad his left leg and calf.

And finally, a golden leather kilt wrapped around his waist.

"Black Flash, Rabbit's Leg, Commander Stance."

"This will be my second and last attack, Yunlong-sama."

"Take it, MY HOWLING DAY! (ROARING DAI)!" Duy heavily punched with both hands, making a high-pressured air and energy canon that sounded like a lion's roar.

"ROAR, MY YOOOOOOOUUUUTTTHHH!"

A mighty golden lion's head manifested, charging at Yunlong with its mouth open.

ROOOOOOOOOOOOARRRR! BOOOOOOM!

A cloud-shaped mushroom rose to the sky.

Duy kneeled on the ground, breathing heavily because that was the best attack he could unleash now. He has witnessed his son's Night Guy and gets inspired by it.

The cloud cleared, and Yunlong still nonchalantly stood on his spot.

"Haha, I'm still too weak..." Duy bitterly whispered.

To Duy's surprise, Yunlong casually moved his feet by an inch.

"..."

"Yunlong-sama, you..."

Yunlong smiled, "That was a fantastic move, Duy."

"It's your win, and I approve of your Taijutsu."

Duy emotionally cried because Yunlong was the first person besides his only family member, his son, to acknowledge his effort.

It was just a test, after all.

"Yunlong-sama, thank you." He said with a heartfelt tone.

Yunlong waved his hand, "You're welcome. Now train more, and we will see if you can become the Martial God."

"I WILL DO MY VERY BEST!" Duy gave him a confident thumb-up as he was brimmed with determination.

Then, Yunlong floated in the sky and became invisible to Duy again.

He looked down on Duy, "Another diamond in the rough."

"Who is next?"