Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.
Chapter 278: Different Divine Trials

Chapter 278 - 278: Different Divine Trials

Tang San's hidden weapons were indeed ingeniously crafted.

However, no matter how sophisticated a hidden weapon was, it couldn't compare to the complexity of modern technology.

Dan Heng only needed a few glances to mentally deduce several models that could achieve similar effects.

He sketched them out, then used a carving knife to begin opening up the sleeve dart.

The surface of the sleeve dart had no screws or visible fasteners—it looked seamless. This, in fact, was part of Tang San's anti-disassembly design.

Naturally, this couldn't fool Dan Heng.

He quickly located the small mechanism that unlocked the dart.

"Click..."

The sleeve dart split into two halves, revealing its intricate internal mechanisms.

Some of the tiny parts inside were no bigger than sesame seeds, yet together they formed the complete device.

Gu Yuena, seeing Dan Heng disassemble it successfully, bit her lip in frustration and tried using a blade to open hers.

"Boom!!!"

A dull explosion and flash of fire erupted from the dart in her hands.

"Ah!"

Startled like a frightened rabbit, Gu Yuena leapt into Dan Heng's arms.

Her face was filled with panic as she clung to his neck and whimpered, "That was so scary..."

Dan Heng gently patted her head and comforted her:

"It's alright now."

Gu Yuena softly replied and nuzzled into his chest, taking in his scent deeply.

After a moment of affectionate cuddling, she returned to her seat.

This time, she forcefully pried open the dart.

As it opened, a bunch of charred components fell out—completely burned and impossible to restore.

Tang San had left behind anti-disassembly traps in the darts, which destroyed the intricate internal parts.

"This guy is clever. But I don't believe every hidden weapon is booby-trapped."

Gu Yuena puffed her cheeks and eyed the other weapons, picking up one called the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.

Meanwhile, Dan Heng had already redrawn the sleeve dart's blueprints and reassembled it.

"Shoo shoo shoo...!!"

With a flick of his arm, several small black projectiles launched out.

They struck the floor, leaving tiny holes behind.

"Impressive power..."

Not long after—

"Boom...!"

Another dull explosion and a burst of fire.

The Zhuge Crossbow also self-destructed!

Gu Yuena once again ran to Dan Heng like a pitiful kitten.

"Husband..."

After several failures, Gu Yuena—despite her high intelligence—couldn't crack these unfamiliar mechanisms in such a short time.

Dan Heng was different. Even if his background in tech was average in his original world, in the Douluo Continent, it was like comparing dimensions—he was on another level.

Plus, he had read tons of books in his spare time.

Tang San's hidden weapons—none of them could stump him.

Seeing this, Gu Yuena gave up competing. Instead, she studied Dan Heng's diagrams and practiced with the dismantled weapons.

Soon, she had a solid grasp of their design and mechanisms.

"The craftsman who invented these hidden weapons really was a genius! Even Divine Craftsmen may not have this kind of creativity."

She praised sincerely.

Then added with a grin:

"But compared to my husband, it's nothing!"

Dan Heng shook his head slightly and continued dismantling.

Tang San didn't know it yet, but the hidden weapons he was selling to make money—most had already been reverse-engineered by Dan Heng!

Except for the top ten.

Later that afternoon, Bi Ji returned with Di Tian and the other spirit beasts, as well as Zhu Zhuqing and her sister.

At that moment, Gu Yuena happened to be sitting on Dan Heng's lap, studying a hidden weapon.

She didn't bother putting on an act in front of their subordinates.

So what if they were a bit affectionate?

Bi Ji and the others all looked down, pretending they saw nothing, ready to slip away.

"Come here, take a look at the hidden weapons my husband dismantled. Familiarize yourselves," Gu Yuena instructed.

They all came closer but scratched their heads.

They didn't understand a thing!

Gu Yuena rubbed her temples—her subordinates really lacked technical talent!

She could only pin her hopes on the baby in her belly now.

"Sigh. Never mind. Tell me what happened at the Sea God Tower," she said.

Bi Ji started explaining the second trial.

Dan Heng listened while continuing to work on the hidden weapons.

By the time they finished their report, he had dismantled another one.

"There are thirteen divine pillars, each with distinct carvings. They represent gods like the Sea God, Fire God, Earth God, God of Speed, Strength God..."

"Bi Ji, you should choose the God of Light. Di Tian, go for the Asura God. Chi King, choose the Fire God..."

He assigned each spirit beast a suitable god pillar.

He'd interacted with some of these deities before, and knew their dispositions. He could tell who would be compatible with whom.

"Everyone who reaches the second level can receive a divine trial, but not all can inherit a divine position. This trial is about proving yourselves."

"What you need to focus on is how to stand out. I suspect the trials are graded—based on how quickly and how well you complete them. If you meet the god's preset standards, you may be granted a divine inheritance."

Dan Heng shared his hypothesis in a calm voice.

Although he gave no evidence, everyone instinctively believed him.

Zhu Zhuyun scratched her head, hesitant to ask for advice.

She wanted to ask Dan Heng which god suited her, but they weren't close.

Then—

"Teacher, what god do you think suits my sister and me?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

Zhu Zhuyun was instantly relieved and touched.

Dan Heng replied, "The God of Speed."

He had emotions too—he couldn't help everyone indiscriminately.

Offering Zhu Zhuyun some protection had already been generous.

The spirit beasts were Gu Yuena's kin—they were naturally treated differently.

"We'll choose the corresponding divine trials tomorrow!" Bi Ji said.

Di Tian and the others, full of fighting spirit, wanted to go right away.

Next door.

The spirit beasts returned, full of enthusiasm.

With Dan Heng as their advisor, they felt an unusual sense of confidence.

They truly believed they could earn a divine inheritance!

"Ugh...!"

A faint groan echoed from a room.

Though soft, the beasts all heard it.

They looked at each other and went to the source.

Inside a dimly lit room, Bear Lord lay on a bed, covered in bandages, even with a white bow tied around his head.

His swollen eyes leaked tears.

"Call... Bi Ji... Heal me..."

They exchanged glances.

It wasn't that they didn't want to help—

It was Bi Ji who refused to come!

Also, Bear Lord had been beaten so badly by Gu Yuena that even with his insane recovery ability, he was still bedridden.

That just showed how furious Gu Yuena had been.

Who dared to disobey her and heal Bear Lord?

"Bear Lord, hang in there. You'll be fine," Di Tian patted his shoulder.

Bear Lord twitched violently, convulsing.

His small eyes pleaded with the others for help.

They all looked away.

No one wanted to be involved.

Bear Lord wept harder.

Now he finally realized how useless his so-called "brothers" were!

He missed Xiong Xiaomei so much!

If he had a chance to do it all over again—

He definitely wouldn't have bought that jar of honey!

...

The Next Day

The soul beasts once again headed for the Sea God Tower.

Meanwhile, Dan Heng and Gu Yuena, with their "little tail" Zhu Zhuqing in tow, went to Blue Tyrant Academy.

In just two days, much of the initial enthusiasm had already died down.

Especially among the students of Blue Tyrant Academy.

Most of them couldn't even get through the front gate—it was a direct qualification test.

You're either qualified, or you're not.

Unless someone had consumed some kind of divine herb or heavenly treasure, just raising your soul power wasn't enough to gain entry.

Dan Heng returned to the library and noticed that many of the books being borrowed were on mythology and divine beings.

"Now everyone is going crazy for a shot at divine inheritance. Very few can remain as calm as Mr. Dan Heng..."

Qian Daoliu appeared silently, smiling as he spoke.

He was complimenting Dan Heng—though in truth, also praising himself, since he too hadn't gone to the Sea God Tower.

Dan Heng looked at him in confusion and asked after a moment of thought,

"Why didn't you go?"

Qian Daoliu paused, then asked in surprise,

"Mr. Dan Heng, do you really see me as some shallow person who blindly chases after an elusive divine inheritance like everyone else?"

He sighed, a little hurt—though he knew he couldn't compare to Dan Heng, being underestimated still stung.

Dan Heng replied with a slight "oh," then shook his head and said:

"I was just thinking... You're no longer the inheritor of the Angel God. Given your talent and strength, maybe other gods would take notice of you."

Qian Daoliu chuckled,

"Mr. Dan Heng, that's the Sea God we're talking about—he directly rebuked the gods of the Spirit Hall. There's no way he'd choose me. Besides, I've devoted my whole life to the Angel God..."

"The Sea God Tower isn't limited to just the Angel God."

Dan Heng said flatly.

"???"

Qian Daoliu's smile froze on his face.

Because of his high-ranking status, much of the Spirit Hall's intelligence never went through him directly.

So this crucial piece of information—he really didn't know!

He swallowed hard and asked hesitantly,

"So... Mr. Dan Heng, you mean... I'm not disqualified? But I still have the Angel God's legacy soul bone inside me..."

"That's irrelevant. Qian Renxue is the Angel God. She can become the Angel God smoothly. It has nothing to do with you."

Dan Heng shook his head.

Qian Daoliu's mouth hung open. He took two steps back, face turning red.

I'm doomed... I bragged too hard!

He wasn't stupid—if he really had the chance to gain divine inheritance, how could he possibly sit around and do nothing?

Not to mention, if he wanted to pursue Bo Saixi, he had to get a divine inheritance!

"Um... Mr. Dan Heng, the Spirit Hall has urgent business. I... I'll take my leave..."

He muttered guiltily.

Dan Heng simply gave a hum of acknowledgment and picked up a mythology book himself, starting to read with interest.

Qian Daoliu quietly slipped away.

He couldn't stay there any longer.

He had to hurry to the Sea God Tower and find a divine inheritance that suited him!

Screw face and dignity—what's more important than becoming a god?!

At the same time, in the second level of the Sea God Tower...

People had begun receiving divine trials (神考) of varying levels. Most were purple grade, a few black grade.

Among the soul beasts, only Di Tian had received a black-grade five trials.

The rest were all purple!

"We're already the cream of the crop—how do we not even qualify for black grade?"

The soul beasts gathered together, comparing their results and starting to doubt themselves.

According to Dan Heng, the divine inheritance system went:Purple → Black → Red → Divine grade

Di Tian said calmly,

"Don't lose heart. Just complete your current trials. There are rewards. The rest—we'll wait for Brother-in-law to evaluate."

The other soul beasts nodded. They trusted Dan Heng completely now.

Bi Ji smiled,

"Didn't Brother-in-law say? The trial level right now doesn't determine your final eligibility for divine inheritance."

"If we perform well, the trial level will rise!"

All the soul beasts nodded along vigorously.

They'd noticed that even a hint of disrespect toward Dan Heng would instantly anger Bi Ji.

And once Bi Ji was mad—there would be no more "healing mommy" for them!

"Let's get started, then!"

Some came down from the third floor discouraged.

Others had big smiles, clearly making progress in their trials.

When Liu Erlong emerged, her expression was very strange.

She left the Sea God Tower looking dazed and disoriented.

But as a member of one of the three upper sects and being blessed by the Sea God, there was a station nearby for her.

She was taken there immediately—though had she been thinking clearly, she probably wouldn't have gone.

Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Xiaogang, and other top members of the sect gathered around her, asking worriedly:

"Erlong, what happened? Is the divine trial too hard?"

Yu Yuanzhen asked.

Yu Xiaogang theorized,

"I suspect the more talent you have, the harder the trial. Like tempering metal—it takes greater heat..."

Liu Erlong snapped out of her daze, looked at Yu Xiaogang, and instinctively retorted:

"You didn't even go in. What would you know?"

"..."

Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale.

How do you talk to people like this?!Can't even do a bit of posturing without being shut down...

"Erlong?" Yu Yuanzhen and the others looked at her anxiously.

Liu Erlong slumped onto the couch and grumbled,

"It's not hard. It's not easy. It's just... too weird!"

"Weird...?"

Everyone was stunned.

"My divine trial is red-grade, with nine tests..."

As soon as she said that, Yu Yuanzhen and the others lit up with joy.

If there had been wine nearby, they would've popped champagne on the spot!

"This is amazing! Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan finally has a real chance to rise again!"

"This time, we won't just be one of the top three clans—we'll have a divine being backing us!"

Only Yu Xiaogang's smile was a little forced.

Because if Liu Erlong hadn't gotten a god trial, and until Yu Tianheng's generation matured, he would've had a shot at being clan head.

But now, Liu Erlong was way too strong...

Liu Erlong grumbled,

"My talent can't possibly be that high. This must be the Sea God trying to make himself look good! Trying to make it seem like it was a great idea to give me that attribute..."

"!!!"

Yu Yuanzhen and the others dared not listen anymore!

Liu Erlong went on,

"Why be scared? And the content of my trial is even more ridiculous. I've already completed three. The fourth trial... is about Mr. Dan Heng..."

(End of Chapter)

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