Soul Land:The Dragon King's God of Nature

The opening match of the individual round-robin competition in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament had begun.

The stars of this opening match were the leader of Monster Academy's Eight Great Heavenly Kings, the Dragon King Long Yue, and his opponent, the renowned genius of Star Luo Royal Academy, Sima Xian.

In the waiting area.

Jing Shaoyu was observing the match with great interest. He was particularly fascinated by the Mountain Dragon King Martial Soul. However, in previous matches, Long Yue's opponents had been too weak to truly gauge his strength. This time, Sima Xian was a formidable opponent.

A Soul King with the Ox-Horned Dragon Martial Soul.

Beside him, Gu Yue and the other five girls were also intently watching the match.

Xu Xiaoyan remarked, "Surely Long Yue will have to go all out this time, right? That Sima Xian is a Soul King!"

Mo Hentian nodded in agreement. "I think so too."

"What do you all think Long Yue's actual strength is?" Ye Xinglan inquired.

"Judging from the previous matches, he should be a Soul Emperor," Wu Siduo said solemnly.

Na'er, her eyes filled with concern, turned to Jing Shaoyu and said, "Brother, you must be very careful when you face Long Yue later!"

Though she didn't believe Long Yue could defeat Jing Shaoyu, she couldn't help but worry. What if her brother got hurt? The thought filled her with anxiety.

"Haha, don't worry, I'll be very careful," Jing Shaoyu replied with a chuckle, touched by Na'er's concern.

Meanwhile, on the stage, the battle between Sima Xian and Long Yue officially began.

Sima Xian went all out from the start. His body grew robust and towering, especially his legs, which appeared immensely powerful. His height surged, and a long dragon tail trailed behind him. Two massive Takin horns adorned his head, gleaming with a heavy, earthy light. Above him, five purple Soul Rings hovered.

The Ox-Horned Dragon was said to be a hybrid of the Earth Dragon King and an ancient Takin King, inheriting the Earth Dragon King's strength and the Takin King's speed. It was a powerful dragon species, somewhere between a True Dragon and a Pseudo-Dragon.

Normally, Sima Xian, with his Ox-Horned Dragon Martial Soul, would be a force to reckon with. Yet, Long Yue across from him remained calm and composed, as if Sima Xian were beneath his notice. At the same time, the Monster Academy students in the waiting area looked as though they were stifling laughter.

Sima Xian's gaze at Long Yue burned with indignation and fury, as if he had suffered a grave insult. Charging toward Long Yue with terrifying momentum, four of his Soul Rings lit up simultaneously. A layer of smooth, round brown scales covered his body, and his massive horns gleamed brightly.

Long Yue merely smiled faintly. Then, with a low, wild dragon roar, his body expanded dramatically in an instant. Thick, brownish scales covered his entire form, each one large and round, bulging like iron balls embedded in his flesh. An even thicker, longer tail dragged behind him, leaving faint marks on the ground. His terrifying muscles and broad shoulders made him resemble a true humanoid tyrannosaur.

As his Martial Soul manifested, six Soul Rings—three purple and three black—emerged in perfect order behind him. A six-ringed Soul Emperor!

"He really is a Soul Emperor!" Xu Xiaoyan exclaimed in shock.

"A twenty-year-old six-ringed Soul Emperor!" Although she had suspected it, Ye Xinglan was still astonished. She said, "Even in our academy, it's rare to find a twenty-year-old Soul Emperor! At least not in the past two decades."

"A twenty-year-old Soul Emperor isn't that surprising," Wu Siduo shook her head dismissively. "Shaoyu and I could achieve it, and so could all of us. What I'm more curious about is his Martial Soul. What kind of Martial Soul is that? It seems like it's never appeared before? It looks like some kind of dragon."

"Yeah, I'm really curious too," Mo Hentian added. "I can sense that it's an incredibly powerful Martial Soul, possibly even stronger than my Sky-Hate Hammer or Yuanen's Titan Great Ape Martial Soul!"

Gu Yue and Na'er remained silent, their eyes slightly narrowed as they watched Long Yue on the stage. They sensed a familiar bloodline aura but weren't entirely certain.

It wasn't until Long Yue actively used his Soul Skill that the two girls confirmed their guess.

A massive figure emerged behind Long Yue. At first, it was a wingless yet majestic dragon, then it transformed into an ancient, unadorned city, and finally, it became a towering, undulating mountain range.

First Soul Skill of the Mountain Dragon King Martial Soul—Mountains and Rivers!

Sima Xian on the stage was dumbfounded, staring blankly as a mountain range descended toward him. Jing Shaoyu, waiting in the designated area, also had a gleam in his eyes. The Mountain Dragon King Martial Soul truly lived up to its reputation—its first move was the vast and profound force of Mountains and Rivers. However, if this was all Long Yue had, then unfortunately, Jing Shaoyu could already declare his defeat unilaterally.

"Mountain Dragon!" At this moment, Gu Yue and Na'er, standing beside Jing Shaoyu, spoke simultaneously. Their gazes locked onto Long Yue on the stage.

"Mountain Dragon?" The others couldn't help but look over. Xu Xiaoyan asked curiously, "Sister Gu Yue, what kind of dragon is a Mountain Dragon? Is it a True Dragon or a Pseudo-Dragon?"

"A True Dragon!" Gu Yue said solemnly. "And one of the most powerful True Dragons at that. Among the dragon race, there's a saying that fully illustrates the strength of Mountain Dragons—'A Mountain Dragon is destined to be a King!'"

"'A Mountain Dragon is destined to be a King?'" The girls repeated in unison. Jing Shaoyu also glanced over, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement. He was somewhat looking forward to how Gu Yue would explain her extensive knowledge to him.

"But it doesn't have wings," Wu Siduo asked, clinging to her stereotypical impression of dragons. "Can it still be considered a True Dragon without wings?"

"It can," Na'er answered before Gu Yue could speak. She explained, "Mountain Dragons are special among the dragon race. Legend has it that long, long ago, shortly after the Dragon God was born, He began traversing the universe. He found a planet that greatly pleased Him, so He settled there."

Everyone was drawn in by Na'er's words and turned their attention to her. Jing Shaoyu also looked at her in surprise, his gaze subtly shifting between her and Gu Yue, his mind filled with questions.

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"The Dragon God began to create His people, His first children—nine in total. These nine children were the legendary Nine Great Dragon Kings. They were all created by the Dragon God based on His own abilities, serving both as His children and His subjects," Gu Yue continued after Na'er.

"Under the guidance of the Dragon God, the Nine Great Dragon Kings expanded their territories and multiplied, gradually forming a dragon world dominated by the Eight Great Dragon Clans," Na'er added.

"Wait, I have a question," Xu Xiaoyan interjected. "Why are there Nine Great Dragon Kings but only Eight Great Dragon Clans?"

"That's the key point," Gu Yue said solemnly. "Among the Nine Great Dragon Kings, each was immensely powerful. The Black Dragon King governed order, the Sacred Dragon King oversaw reproduction, the Fire Dragon King enforced laws, the Water Dragon King managed punishment, and so on. Yet among them, there was one low-profile but universally acknowledged leader—the most vital to the dragon race, surpassing all others."

"The Mountain Dragon King," Na'er said. "The ninth Dragon King created by the Dragon God, and the foremost of the Nine Great Dragon Kings. Because the planet where the Dragon God settled was an oceanic world, He created the Mountain Dragon King to ensure His descendants could thrive. He bestowed upon the Mountain Dragon King the most powerful laws, enabling it to transform into land, aiding the dragon race's survival and expansion."

"This…" The girls were stunned, feeling an urge to comment but unsure what to say. There was something off about the story Gu Yue and Na'er were telling, yet none could pinpoint it, so they simply attributed it to the nature of legends.

Unfazed by their reactions, Gu Yue continued, "Because they had to transform into land, the Mountain Dragon bloodline struggled to multiply, remaining scarce in number. Once they reached adulthood, they had to become land itself. To honor their contributions, the Dragon God granted the Mountain Dragon Clan the eternal glory of kingship."

"This means every Mountain Dragon, upon reaching adulthood, would be bestowed the title of Dragon King, becoming a ruler of the dragon race!" Na'er added. "Though they lost their freedom, they gained supreme status and immortality. Unless the planet perished, every Mountain Dragon would endure alongside the world!"

"Big Sister Gu Yue, where did you read these stories?" Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but ask.

"Not stories—secrets!" Ye Xinglan, more sensitive to such matters, looked at Gu Yue and Na'er. "These are secrets unrecorded in the academy's library or archives. Gu Yue, Na'er, where did you learn them?"

At this, Jing Shaoyu mentally gave Ye Xinglan a big thumbs-up. Well done, Xinglan!

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(End of Chapter)