Douluo Dalu 1: The Tang Family Rebel

The Barak Kingdom is located in the southern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, bordering the Fasno Province. Although it is called a kingdom, its territory is only three-quarters the size of Fasno Province. It is under the jurisdiction of the Heaven Dou Empire and is one of its four major kingdoms.

Due to the Barak Kingdom's southern border directly adjoining the Star Luo Empire, it boasts the strongest military among the four kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire, often regarded as the empire's gateway.

Within the Barak Kingdom, there are two particularly important cities. One is Barak City, the kingdom's capital, serving as the political and economic center. The other is Soto City, located in the heart of the fertile Lima Plains, known as the "Granary of Barak."

At this time, Yun Chuan, having left Spirit Hall, had made his way here after wandering around. The reason for choosing Soto City as the starting point for his training was quite obvious—it was the location of Shrek Academy in the original novel. This place was nothing short of a prime spot for good fortune and destiny, a land of thriving dragons!

As a transmigrator who had read the original story, Yun Chuan was naturally curious about the characters, especially the protagonist Tang San and his companions. This curiosity was amplified by the fact that he was Tang San's biological brother in this world.

He did some calculations and realized that he was twelve years old this year. Since Tang San was the same age, he would undoubtedly come to Shrek Academy to enroll. Along with him, many other characters from the original story would also gather here.

Having traveled to this world, how could he miss the opportunity to meet these legendary characters and witness the classic moments from the story? It would be a great regret if he didn't.

Thus, Yun Chuan arrived, making Soto City the first stop on his journey.

He hired a luxurious carriage and, after a half-month journey, finally arrived at Soto City.

It was noon, and the weather was unbearably hot. The blazing sun scorched the earth, and the suffocating air made it feel like being inside a steamer.

Yun Chuan stepped off the carriage, tossed the payment to the driver, and walked through the city's western gate. He wandered leisurely, observing the shops and bustling streets with interest.

Due to a disguise mask he wore, Yun Chuan's face looked quite ordinary, though his deep, strikingly beautiful eyes stood out. Dressed in a simple white outfit with long, glossy black hair flowing down, he still exuded an extraordinary aura. Even with a plain appearance, his graceful demeanor was unmistakable.

Some people naturally radiate an aura that cannot be concealed, and Yun Chuan was precisely such a person.

As he walked through the city, many women couldn't help but glance his way repeatedly, their faces adorned with infatuated smiles.

This left Yun Chuan feeling both helpless and a bit relieved. Helpless, because he hadn't anticipated that his charm would remain so overwhelming even with a disguise. Relieved, because without the mask, he might have caused traffic jams or, worse, incited a citywide commotion among the women.

Don't doubt his allure. Incidents like this had happened before. The first time he ventured out as the Holy Son of Spirit Hall to spread blessings, his unparalleled charm sparked a terrifying riot in a small town.

He was only seven years old then!

Now, as he grew older and his body matured, his natural charisma only intensified. If he didn't consciously restrain it, the consequences could be dire.

As he strolled through the city, his attention was suddenly drawn to a nearby shop.

The shop's facade wasn't particularly large, but its signboard was distinctive. The sign featured a circular emblem with three unique symbols: a sword, a hammer, and a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Ordinary people might not recognize these symbols, but as the Holy Son of Spirit Hall, Yun Chuan instantly knew what they represented. This was unmistakably the emblem of Spirit Hall. However, he found it peculiar to see this symbol on a shop sign.

Curious, Yun Chuan approached the shop.

The door was open, revealing a dimly lit interior. As soon as he stepped inside, he sensed a peculiar energy fluctuation. Having grown up in Spirit Hall and read extensively, Yun Chuan immediately identified it as coming from a soul tool.

Soul tools emitted soul power fluctuations if they hadn't been bound to a user's soul power. Although soul tools were primarily used for auxiliary purposes rather than combat, they were exceedingly rare and considered priceless antiques due to the loss of their crafting techniques.

Inside the shop, there was only one person and no visible counter. Three walls displayed various items that appeared old and unremarkable.

The shopkeeper, a middle-aged man, lounged in a wooden rocking chair with his eyes closed, rocking leisurely back and forth.

This man seemed to be in his fifties, with a sturdy build. The well-worn rocking chair creaked under his weight. His face was uniquely shaped, with a protruding chin, broad cheekbones, and flat features, complemented by a hooked nose. If one had to compare, his face somewhat resembled the sole of a shoe.

Even with his eyes closed, his expression carried a cunning vibe. He wore a pair of black-framed crystal glasses with rigid, square frames, making his appearance all the more peculiar.

Despite Yun Chuan's entrance, the shopkeeper remained undisturbed, breathing evenly as he rocked in his chair.

As Yun Chuan observed this distinctive man, he immediately realized where he was and who this person was. Although his memory of the original story was patchy due to skimming chapters, key events remained vivid.

Some details and side plots had faded over the twelve years he'd lived in this world, but the sight of this familiar scene brought it all back in an instant.