Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 276 Departure from the Sun and Moon
Faced with Rift Sky Douluo's straightforward and somewhat sharp question, Zhou Sichen remained calm, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
"I can assure you that you will receive the same treatment as the Star Luo royal family."

"But everything has to be done in a proper order. The conditions I agree to will never exceed what I would have given to the Star Luo Royal Family. As for some of the more detailed issues, we can sit down and discuss them slowly, striving to reach a result that satisfies both sides."

Upon hearing this, Rift Sky Douluo frowned, a look of doubt and difficulty on his face. He said, "But we have no idea what the Tower Master promised the Star Luo Royal Family. How can we judge whether the conditions you gave us are appropriate?"

Zhou Sichen seemed to have anticipated his question, a confident smile playing on his lips as he calmly explained:
"It's very simple. You can contact the Star Luo Royal Family directly to find out the specifics. At the same time, I will also provide you with a detailed compensation plan that is absolutely fair, just, and transparent."

With Zhou Sichen's confident assurance, the Sky-Splitting Douluo's expression softened considerably, and he smiled, saying:

"The tower owner is a man of his word, and with your words, I can rest assured."

"I won't say anything more. Tower Master, you must be very tired after your long journey today. Please rest well. Tomorrow I will personally take you to the palace to meet His Majesty."

Zhou Sichen nodded and replied, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble Sky-Rending Douluo."

Afterwards, Rift Sky Douluo left the restaurant alone.

After he left, Du Busi smiled broadly at Zhou Sichen and said, "How about it? With Nana and I personally taking action, the royal family definitely won't have any ulterior motives. With us here, those greedy guys will have to think twice."

Vina looked at Zhou Sichen with her big, bright eyes, her gaze filled with expectation and sincerity, and said:
“Vice Sect Master, although I don’t understand the intricacies of politics and I don’t crave power, I am, after all, of royal lineage. The rise and fall of my family is closely related to me. I hope that you can make reasonable arrangements and give more consideration to the royal family’s situation.”

Zhou Sichen smiled gently and said in a firm yet gentle tone, "Of course, only by working together can we achieve a win-win situation. I will definitely take all factors into account and make a proper arrangement, and I won't let you down."

Xuanzi chuckled and smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, judging from Lietian Douluo's attitude, he's probably just trying to confirm our stance."

"I believe that the meeting with His Majesty the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire tomorrow will proceed very smoothly. After all, we are full of sincerity and the conditions are tempting enough."

Poison Immortal nodded in deep agreement: "I think so too. Xuanzi and Sichen, you two have traveled a long and tiring journey. Come on, I'll take you out for drinks and meat to give you a proper welcome and wash away the dust of your journey. We won't leave until we're drunk!"

Vina had absolutely no interest in this gathering of men and decisively chose to leave.
"Sect Master, Your Majesty Taotie, Vice Sect Master, I won't be attending these occasions of drinking and feasting. I happen to have some things I'd like to discuss with my father, so I'll go find him now."

The three men naturally had no intention of stopping Vina from leaving.

After Vina left, the three of them set out a lavish spread of food and wine in a private room at the restaurant and began to feast.

This dinner party mainly became the domain of Du Bu Si and Xuan Zi.

These two old men were from the same era, but the conflict between Mu En and Du Bisi caused a rift between Shrek Academy and the Body Sect, leading to a deterioration in their relationship.

For many years, the two sides harbored resentment and had very little contact.

Now, thanks to Zhou Sichen's appearance, the two families have reconciled and are now on the same side.

This drinking session became the testament to their true reconciliation.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the two old men drank their wine and discussed with great interest the future development direction of their respective families.

Meanwhile, they also had a heated discussion about Zhou Sichen's terrifying talent and powerful strength, predicting what kind of waves Zhou Sichen would stir up on this continent in the future, and what earth-shattering changes he would bring to the entire continent.

Early the next morning, under the careful arrangement of Rift Sky Douluo, everyone concealed their whereabouts and successfully entered the palace.

After passing through palace gates and walking through long corridors, they finally met Victor, the current emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Viktor was completely different from Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo. His cultivation level was not outstanding among the group of strong people. Time had left deep marks on his face, and he looked a bit old. His every move revealed a sense of vicissitude.

After the two met, Zhou Sichen clearly and logically answered all of Viktor's questions and concerns.

From the specific model of cooperation to the distribution of future benefits and the protection measures for the royal family, every aspect was explained in great detail, and the conditions offered were very generous, making it difficult for Victor to refuse.

Given the current situation, Viktor knew that refusing to cooperate was undoubtedly a bad idea, with no chance of success.

All he could do was, within this established framework of cooperation, try his best to secure more benefits and protections for the royal family.

After in-depth exchanges and discussions, both parties finally determined the various conditions for cooperation.

Viktor's face showed a complex expression, a mixture of worry about the unknown and a resolute determination to burn his bridges.

He cupped his hands slightly to Zhou Sichen and said, "Lord Zhou, things have come to this point, and the future of the Heavenly Soul Empire is now entrusted to you."

"I will handle the issues with the royal family properly. After that, I will just wait for your opportunity, Tower Master, and be ready to start this new chapter at any time."

Zhou Sichen smiled slightly, his eyes revealing confidence and determination, and said, "Your Majesty is a straightforward person, and it has been a pleasure to cooperate with you. In the near future, I will definitely do my best and will not let Your Majesty and the people of the Heavenly Soul Empire down."

In just two days, the cooperation with the Heavenly Soul Empire was successfully concluded, and the whole process was even smoother than Zhou Sichen had expected.

Vina and Poisonous Immortal knew Zhou Sichen very well, and with their mediation, even though Victor had some ulterior motives, he eventually gave up those unnecessary thoughts.

Viktor knew that his eldest and second sons were not up to much responsibility, but fortunately his youngest daughter, Vina, was exceptionally talented and full of hope for the future. Cooperating with Zhou Sichen might be a good thing for both the royal family and Vina's development.

After the cooperation was completed, Zhou Sichen and Xuanzi stayed in Tiandou City for a few more days.

During this time, they often met with Du Busi. The group would sit around a table laden with fine wine and delicacies, exchanging toasts and discussing the changing fortunes of the Soul Master world and the future situation. Laughter filled the air, and their friendship deepened over the drinks.

Upon returning to Shrek Academy, Zhou Sichen immediately informed Elder Mu of the results.

Upon hearing this, Old Mu's smile never faded, his eyes filled with satisfaction and contentment.

With all the preliminary preparations completed, the subsequent matters will be handled by the academy and various forces in an orderly manner, and Zhou Sichen need not worry too much about them.

He only needs to wait patiently for a month, and then go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for exchange and study as agreed.

As for the Douling Empire, Elder Mu and the academy's experts already have a plan, and they will take action to remove this obstacle.

Now that the Star Luo and Heavenly Soul Empires have both partnered with Shrek Academy and are on the same side, the remaining Dou Ling Empire appears weak and powerless, and is not worth worrying about.

The strongest Tianyang Douluo in the Douling Empire is only level 97. Whether from the perspective of high-end combat power, comprehensive national strength, or strategic layout, it no longer has the qualifications to prevent the unification of the original Douluo Continent.

In this last month, Zhou Sichen's life was busy and fulfilling.

During the day, he devoted himself to the various affairs and teaching work of the academy, answering students' questions and imparting cultivation experience with his rich knowledge and unique insights. In the evening, he would gather with Zhang Lexuan and Ye Guyi to focus on cultivating the Three Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

The training speed of the three martial soul fusion skills is very fast, almost no less than Zhou Sichen's training in the world under the Golden Tree.

As the tacit understanding between the three deepened, their gains in cultivation also increased.

Time flies like an arrow, and soon it was time for the exchange student exchange program.

This trip is of great significance, and the academy attaches great importance to it, with Xuanzi personally leading the team.

He led ten outstanding students, including Zhang Lexuan, Fan Yu, Zhou Sichen, Xu Jiujiu, He Caitou, Mo Xuan, and Huo Yuhao, to Maple Leaf City on the border of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

This Maple Leaf City was the meeting point agreed upon by both parties, and also the starting point of the exchange and learning trip.

Before his departure, Elder Mu, along with senior members and deans of the academy, came to see him off.

Their eyes were full of concern and expectations as they reminded the trainees to be careful and disciplined while out and about, and to seize this rare opportunity to study hard and improve themselves.

Zhou Sichen was on a heavy mission, and his purpose was very clear: to collect as much information as possible about soul tools, and even to steal more if necessary.

After all, in the current world of Soul Masters, apart from high-level combat power, the threat of Soul Tools is still extremely significant in battles below the God level.

Just like Kong Deming, the chief soul tool master of the Sun Moon Empire in the original work, who became a level 10 soul tool master by fusing his martial soul with his soul tool, and was able to briefly fight against a level 99 peerless Douluo with only level 95 soul power, this is enough to prove the powerful potential and terrifying nature of soul tools.

Although soul tools are the predecessor of battle armor, their power and overall effect are far inferior to battle armor. However, it is undeniable that the development of battle armor is based on the continuous evolution of soul tools.

Without the early technological accumulation and development of soul tools, it would have been impossible to develop powerful battle armor.

This is precisely the important reason why Zhou Sichen is so eager to learn more about soul tools and technology.

Shrek Academy is located in the southeast of the Heavenly Soul Empire, while Maple Leaf City is on the western border of the southwestern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire, adjacent to the Sun Moon Empire. Further west, one enters the territory of the Sun Moon Empire.

As a major border city, Maple Leaf City holds a pivotal strategic position.

Although the Star Luo Empire was the primary target of the Sun Moon Empire, the entire western border of the Heavenly Soul Empire bordered the Sun Moon Empire, making Maple Leaf City an important supply city for the Heavenly Soul Empire's western army.

At the same time, thanks to its unique geographical location, it was also an important trading city on the border, with a constant stream of caravans coming and going, and various goods converging and being traded here.

The city's streets are crisscrossed, lined with shops, and bustling with people.

Although it is not as dazzlingly prosperous as Shrek City, it is no less impressive in terms of size and has a unique frontier atmosphere and commercial vitality.

Upon entering Maple Leaf City, one is immediately struck by the bustling atmosphere of the city, with a dazzling array of stalls lining the streets and shouts of vendors filling the air.

Knowing that everyone had been traveling a long and tiring journey, Xuanzi led them to a rather large hotel.

The hotel has a rustic exterior, but the interior is clean and comfortable. The lobby is spacious and bright, and the staff warmly greet guests and help with their luggage.

Xuanzi urged everyone to rest well, relieve the fatigue of the journey, and be in the best condition for the rest of the trip.

He Caitou and Huo Yuhao had a deep friendship, and without needing to say much, they tacitly chose to share a room.

As they packed their luggage, they shared their expectations for the exchange program, occasionally reminiscing about their time at the academy, their laughter echoing in the room.

Mo Xuan and the other five inner court students were already familiar with each other, and soon they paired up and found suitable roommates. Everyone quickly made their beds and exchanged their impressions of Maple Leaf City in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Xu Jiujiu shared a room with Zhang Lexuan, and Zhou Sichen also joined them.

This wasn't against the rules, but rather because the three of them had a special cultivation plan.

They don't need to rely on sleep to restore their energy. Gathering together every night to practice the Three Martial Souls Fusion Technique not only makes them more energetic, but also allows them to practice the fusion technique at a much faster pace than if they were practicing alone.

Over the past month, Zhou Sichen has been cultivating and working together with the two women every night. Now he is almost at level 59, and the improvement in his strength has given him more confidence for the challenges ahead.

As the only male teacher in the team, Fan Yu naturally had a room all to himself.

Xuanzi is getting old, and it's not appropriate for him to squeeze in with Fanyu any longer.

After the trainees were all settled, Xuanzi asked the hotel staff for a meeting room.

The meeting room was simply furnished, with a long table in the center and chairs placed around it.

Xuanzi summoned Fan Yu, Zhang Lexuan, Zhou Sichen, and Xu Jiujiu. After everyone was seated, Xuanzi, with a solemn expression, slowly began to speak:
"Before we came, Elder Mu had already explained everything that needed to be explained. Fan Yu and Le Xuan, as the team leaders, you will be staying at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for the next three years. During this time, you must fully cooperate with Si Chen."

Fan Yu and Zhang Lexuan nodded seriously and replied in unison, "Understood, we will definitely cooperate fully."

Xuanzi then turned his gaze to Zhou Sichen, his eyes filled with concern and worry: "Sichen, you must take good care of the things Elder Mu gave you. Although with your strength, protecting yourself shouldn't be a problem, there are always unexpected things."

"If you encounter a truly difficult problem that you cannot solve on your own, do not try to be brave. Be sure to call on Elder Mu immediately. The academy will always be your strong support."

Zhou Sichen felt a warmth in his heart and nodded solemnly: "I understand, Elder Xuan, rest assured, I will not act rashly."

Faced with Xuanzi's meticulous instructions before his departure, the group did not find them tedious at all; instead, they were deeply moved.

Everyone knows that although the old man Xuanzi appears serious, he is actually soft-hearted and values ​​relationships.

Now that they are about to part, he is filled with longing, and it is only natural for him to say a few more words.

She listened quietly for a long time. Xuanzi had called her to participate in this meeting, which clearly showed that he regarded her as a trustworthy person. This warmed her heart and made her secretly determined not to let him down.

After Xuanzi carefully explained all the key points and precautions, everyone got up and left the meeting room to return to their respective rooms to rest.

Tomorrow, they will embark on their journey to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for further studies.

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