Chapter 1 — The Foundation-Establishing Cultivator Lu Yunzhou, Task… Cultivate the Heart in Mortal Realm

In the world of Douluo Continent, where strength reigns supreme and the powerful are venerated, the Sunset Forest stands as one of the continent's few major Soul Beast habitats. Yet, the strongest and most dominant being here isn't a Soul Beast.

It was Dugu Bo, a human Titled Douluo!

"You kid, take it easy," came the voice of the elder.

"Why does my poison not work on you? Has your immunity to poison reached new heights?"

"Kid, don't use the Thunder Summoning technique!"

"Fine, you've actually perfected the Heaven-Scorching Sea Boiling Technique!"

"I'm done, I'm done. If I keep going, I'll be crippled before you even break a sweat!"

The person speaking was none other than Dugu Bo, the mightiest being in Sunset Forest.

At that moment, Dugu Bo was a mess, with no part of his body untouched.

His once neatly arranged hair, the famous Three Thousand Blue Silks, was now in a disheveled, messy tangle, resembling a bird's nest.

The expensive green robe he wore was now riddled with holes of varying sizes, clearly visible to the eye.

The cause of his disheveled appearance? None other than the young man in white standing opposite him.

The youth was dressed in flowing white robes that gave off an ethereal, almost celestial aura. His handsome face, sharp features, and tall frame radiated confidence with every move.

This young man was Lu Yunzhou, a transmigrator from the Blue Star.

Three years ago, he arrived in the Douluo Continent. Due to lacking innate soul power, he was unable to become a Soul Master, relegated to the life of an ordinary civilian.

Just when Lu Yunzhou thought he would forever remain a commoner, a system called "Cultivation Immortal" approached him.

In just three short years, this "Cultivation" system transformed him from an ordinary man into a Foundation-Establishing Cultivator, a level that could rival the might of Titled Douluo!

Listening to Dugu Bo's words, Lu Yunzhou laughed loudly, his voice carefree.

"Who told you, old man, to bully me so often back then? Have you forgotten what I said three years ago—'Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west; don't bully the poor youth'?"

In response, Dugu Bo scoffed, shaking his head.

"I thought it would take you thirty years to grow, but who would've thought you'd reach the point of crushing me in just three years? Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older. You're like the waves pushing the previous ones forward!"

With Dugu Bo's response, Lu Yunzhou's smile widened even further. Laughing, he teasingly asked:

"Old Poison, you've seen the power of a Cultivator now. What do you say? Don't you want to walk the path of cultivation with me?"

Facing Lu Yunzhou's question, Dugu Bo shook his head and replied:

"No, no, no. Once you've risen, remember to help me out. Give me a godly position when the time comes. I don't want to start over. At my age, I'd rather slack off and fish, rather than fight to the death with you, kid!"

Hearing those words—"slack off" and "fish"—Lu Yunzhou couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

At that moment, a cold, mechanical voice rang out, echoing in Lu Yunzhou's mind.

At the same time, a virtual panel appeared before his eyes, visible only to him.

[System Detected: Host has reached "Foundation-Establishing" realm. To expedite entry into the Golden Core path and the Nascent Soul series, the system has released a long-term task: Cultivate the Heart in Mortal Realm!]

[Cultivate the Heart in Mortal Realm: Travel the continent and complete ten tasks issued by the system.]

[Task Reward: Great Immortal's Technique]

[Failure Penalty: None]

[Time Limit: None]

Lu Yunzhou read through the information in a flash, then instinctively opened his personal panel.

[Name: Lu Yunzhou]

[Realm: Early Foundation Establishment (Comparable to Titled Douluo's First Realm (Level 91-94))]

[Soul Weapon (Martial Soul): Rusted Sword]

[Cultivation Technique: Spirit Gathering Technique (Qi Training, Foundation Establishment)]

[Skills: Eye of Detection (Can detect all things in the world)]

[Spells: Seventy-Two Earth Fiend Techniques, Thirty-Six Heaven-Sworn Techniques, Heaven-Scorching Sea Boiling, Earth Escape Technique, Thunder Summoning, Star Chase, Moon Pursuit, Great Wilderness Seal, Cloud Riding, Transformable Umbrella, Cloning Technique, Immunity to All Poisons, Invulnerable Body, Illusory Dreams, Universe in the Sleeve...]

[Task: Cultivate the Heart in Mortal Realm]

Lu Yunzhou had been in the Sunset Forest for three years. During this time, he realized it was time to leave his sheltered life and begin training in the outside world.

After all, staying in a "greenhouse" wouldn't allow him to grow into a towering giant.

So, with no hesitation, he accepted the task.

Furthermore, the reward for this mission—Great Immortal's Technique—was a treasure worthy of being called "world-shattering." Lu Yunzhou had no choice but to accept!

What was the Great Immortal's Technique?

It was the cultivation method used by the Great Sage Sun Wukong!

As for how powerful it was, Lu Yunzhou could only sum it up in one line:

"Returning to youth is easy, but transcending into the immortal path is not far. Three years of seamless cultivation, transcending ordinary suffering!"

In just three years, he could achieve immortality!

So, if Lu Yunzhou didn't accept this task, he would be the greatest fool in Douluo Continent!

After accepting the task, Lu Yunzhou respectfully addressed Dugu Bo:

"Thank you for taking care of me for the past three years, Senior Dugu. I'm about to leave to begin my training. We'll meet again someday!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded slightly, unfazed.

"After three years of free meals and shelter, it's about time you got going. But before you leave, take care of my granddaughter, Dugu Yan. She's at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I'm going into seclusion to break through to the Peak Titled Douluo level, so I won't be able to look after her. This task is now yours."

"Just like a tiger leaving the mountain or a dragon diving into the sea. I've taken care of you for three years; now it's my time to rest."

Saying this, Dugu Bo handed over his beloved Nine-Section Jade and the Ruyi Treasure Bag.

"Little Jade, give this to my granddaughter."

"And this storage Soul Guide, the Ruyi Treasure Bag, is yours. It contains gold, silver, and other valuables enough to cover your expenses during your journey."

Lu Yunzhou, instinctively, used his Eye of Detection on Dugu Bo:

[Name: Dugu Bo]

[Martial Soul: Green Scale Serpent King (About to transform into a dragon)]

[Soul Power Level: Level 94 Titled Douluo]

[Soul Ring Combination: Two Yellow, Two Purple, Five Black]

According to the original storyline, Dugu Bo should be a Level 91 Title Douluo at this point.

However, with Lu Yunzhou's help, Dugu Bo had experienced remarkable changes. Not only had his Soul Power reached the threshold for Peak Titled Douluo (Level 95-97), but his Martial Soul was about to undergo a transformation into a dragon!

Of course, Dugu Bo's poison had naturally disappeared.

"Don't worry, Senior Dugu, I'll take care of your granddaughter," Lu Yunzhou assured.

He then took the Nine-Section Jade and attached the Ruyi Treasure Bag to his waist.

The next moment, Lu Yunzhou flew off on his sword, but not before leaving a parting remark:

"Old Poison, if I happen to take your granddaughter away, don't blame me!"

Dugu Bo chuckled dismissively, "Sure, take her if you like. But if you do, don't forget to call me Grandpa!"

As he watched Lu Yunzhou depart, Dugu Bo couldn't help but smile.

Truth be told, he sincerely hoped that Lu Yunzhou would take his granddaughter under his wing, or at least take her as a concubine.

After all, Lu Yunzhou was just too terrifying.

In just three years, he had transformed from an ordinary mortal into a Foundation-Establishing Cultivator comparable to a Titled Douluo. His strength was now beyond measure!

Dugu Bo was confident that, even with the combined strength of Spirit Hall's powerful fighters, they would be no match for Lu Yunzhou.

So, Dugu Bo hoped, more than anything, that Lu Yunzhou would take his precious granddaughter.

At worst, a concubine would suffice.

After a long silence, Dugu Bo murmured to himself, "I hope this breakthrough leads to success..."

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