Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 330 Xu Tianran's Summoning
As the soft light gradually faded from Huo Yuhao's body, the three spirit rings on his body pulsated gently.

The three pieces, two yellow and one purple, complement each other, radiating a dazzling brilliance.

At the moment he successfully absorbed the soul ring, Huo Yuhao's soul power surged like a river bursting through a dam, climbing unstoppably to the peak of level thirty-one, just one step away from level thirty-two.

This clearly demonstrates how well this spirit ring suits his Spirit Eye Martial Soul.

At the same time, his mental strength was also significantly enhanced. The surging power in his spiritual sea filled him with joy and anticipation for his own growth.

Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and his face beaming with uncontrollable joy.

He looked at Zhou Sichen beside him, unable to hide his excitement, his voice trembling with gratitude: "Brother Zhou, thank you so much!"

"If it weren't for your help along the way, I wouldn't have been able to break through to the third-ring Soul Master so smoothly."

"Now, not only has my soul power increased, but I also possess a powerful third soul skill. With the help of my soul tool, even though I have just broken through, I am now at the third ring level and can defeat most opponents!"

Zhou Sichen smiled gently, reached out and patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder lightly, her eyes full of encouragement and expectation: "Yuhao, keep up the good work."

"These are just the beginning of your cultivation journey. A much wider world awaits you in the future."

"As long as you are willing to work hard and maintain this enthusiasm and dedication to cultivation, I will do my best to prepare the cultivation resources you need."

Hearing these words, Huo Yuhao felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his eyes reddened slightly: "Brother Zhou, you are so kind! Apart from Wang Dong, your care and help for me surpasses that of Teacher Ya Ya and Senior Brother Bei Bei."

"I swear, I will never let you down. I will train hard and become stronger!"

Looking at the energetic and determined young man before him, Zhou Sichen smiled with satisfaction and said, "This is all you deserve for your own hard work. We are destined to meet. Your ambition is the best reward for me."

Huo Yuhao scratched his head and revealed a simple and honest smile: "Hehe, Brother Zhou, I don't have anything valuable to repay you with right now, so how about I grill some fish for you? My grilled fish tastes really good, I guarantee you'll like it!"

Hearing this familiar "grilled fish thank-you method," Zhou Sichen couldn't help but smile, and didn't refuse this sincere sentiment:

"Okay, thinking about it, it has been a while since I've tasted your cooking. I'm really looking forward to it."

……

As night falls, the moonlight spills across the earth like a veil.

After leaving Huo Yuhao, Zhou Sichen brought Huo Yuhao's carefully grilled fish to Zhang Lexuan's apartment.

Inside the apartment, warm lights illuminated every corner, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu had been waiting there for a long time. When they saw the grilled fish in Zhou Sichen's hand, their eyes flashed with surprise.

Although it wasn't their first time tasting Huo's grilled fish, its unique aroma always whetted their taste buds.

The three sat together, enjoying the grilled fish while sharing their recent experiences and insights.

The grilled fish has a golden and crispy skin, while the inside is tender and juicy. The unique seasoning and precise control of the heat make every bite a delightful surprise.

Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu ate with great relish, occasionally letting out exclamations of praise, their laughter echoing in the room.

After eating and drinking their fill, the three quickly adjusted their state and began practicing their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

Time passed quietly as they focused on their cultivation. The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the three of them, marking the end of their cultivation session.

Zhou Sichen did not go to eat breakfast immediately. He sat at the table, looking serious and focused, holding a pen and writing furiously on the letter paper.

The letter exposes the various misdeeds of Tang San, the Sea God.

Every word he uttered was filled with his unwavering pursuit of the truth and his concern for the future of Shrek Academy.

However, he did not directly propose to demolish the statues of Tang San and others in the letter. Instead, he chose a more cautious approach and first tested the attitudes of Elder Mu, Elder Xuan, and other senior members of the academy.

He knew that this matter was of great importance and that the slightest carelessness could cause a huge uproar.

Fortunately, the Demon Emperor and the Snow Empress have already gone to the Spirit Pagoda. If Elder Mu and the others have any doubts about the contents of the letter, they can go to the Spirit Pagoda to verify them at any time.

Zhou Sichen was in the distant Sun Moon Empire, and even if Elder Mu and the others wanted to question him, they could not get there directly in a short time.

Moreover, at this time, Elder Mu and others were busy helping him solve the thorny problem of the alliance of the three great empires.

Now, the Douling Empire, like the Tianhun Empire and the Xingluo Empire, has joined the god-making project.

However, while the three forces appear united on the surface, they are actually each harboring their own ulterior motives and have their own calculations and interests.

The attempt to fully unify and unite the three forces in a short period of time faces many practical challenges.

The distribution of benefits among the three royal families alone is an extremely complex and sensitive issue.

All parties are carefully weighing the pros and cons, striving to gain the greatest benefit in the cooperation.

But they were all aware that the power of the Spirit Pagoda was now widely known, along with Shrek Academy and the Zonglian Alliance.

If anyone attempts to raise prices arbitrarily and disrupt the overall cooperation, what awaits them will not be a compromise at the negotiating table, but a thunderous military crackdown by the Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, and the Body Sect.

At that time, the so-called win-win cooperation will vanish, replaced by brutal war and unification.

Therefore, under the threat of the common enemy, the Sun Moon Empire, all three forces chose to act cautiously and from the heart, hoping to achieve a final win-win situation in a peaceful manner.

After all, only by uniting can they have enough strength to contend with the Sun Moon Empire and protect their own territory and interests.

……

As dusk began to fall, Zhou Sichen had just finished his intensive theoretical study and practical operation of soul guide devices in Xuan Ziwen's laboratory.

Before he could even properly enjoy himself, he received an urgent summons from Secretary Jing Hongchen.

Wandering through the intricate corridors of Mingde Hall, the copper bells hanging from the eaves jingled softly in the wind, but they could not dispel the doubts rising in his heart.

Jing Hongchen rarely summons people alone outside of routine meetings, so his urgency today is clearly unusual.

The moment Zhou Sichen pushed open the ornate iron door to the dean's office, he keenly noticed the unusual glint in Jing Hongchen's eyes.

The usually dignified and aloof head of Mingde Hall had a rare smile on his round face, and even his wrinkles seemed to smooth out. This subtle change in expression set off alarm bells in Zhou Sichen's heart.

"Dean." Zhou Sichen maintained a proper bow.

Jing Hongchen gestured with his thick palms to help him up, saying, "Sichen, you're here. Please sit down."

On the rosewood tea table, a gilded teapot was bubbling away, the rising steam creating a hazy barrier between the two. Zhou Sichen sat down in the sandalwood chair as instructed: "Dean, why did you call me here so urgently today? Is there something urgent?"

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the documents spread out on Jing Hongchen's desk, with his own exchange student file prominently displayed on the top layer.

Jing Hongchen picked up his teacup and took a sip. The amber tea reflected in his slightly narrowed eyes. "I know you've worked hard after completing Teacher Xuan's test, but I do have some things that I need your help with."

The teacup made a soft sound when it was placed back on the table, which was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Zhou Sichen raised an eyebrow, a perfectly timed look of surprise on his lips: "Dean, you are the head of Mingde Hall, the number one Soul Master of the Sun Moon Empire, is there something that's stumping you?"

He deliberately emphasized the last syllable of "First Soul Master," and sure enough, Jing Hongchen's wrinkles at the corners of his eyes turned into crescent moons as he smiled.

However, this smugness was fleeting. Jing Hongchen's index finger unconsciously tapped the table, making a rhythmic tapping sound: "When it comes to the number one Soul Master of the Sun Moon Empire, I still need to take a backseat."

However, in order not to expose Master Kong's secret trump card, Jing Hongchen vaguely glossed over the topic, clearly unwilling to delve deeper.

Jing Hongchen continued, "Actually, it's not really my business. It's just that His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly approached me not long ago for his usual inspection, to learn about the exchange between the two academies."

This information surprised Zhou Sichen slightly.

Xu Tianran?
The ambitious green-haired turtle who had been lying low for many years in the original work, seized military power through ruthless means, and only began to win over Jing Hongchen two years later, has now appeared ahead of schedule.
Zhou Sichen lowered his eyes to conceal the turmoil within them, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly: "Your Highness?"

Jing Hongchen seemed oblivious to his odd behavior and continued, "I showed His Highness your exchange student information. At first, everything seemed normal, and His Highness was just asking routine questions."

He paused, then slammed his thick hand heavily on Zhou Sichen's file folder: "However, after His Highness saw your martial spirit, he paid special attention to it."

Zhou Sichen feigned surprise: "My martial spirit?"

Jing Hongchen leaned back in the carved chair, his gaze meaningful: "Yes, do you know about the inherited martial spirit of my Sun Moon Royal Family?"

Zhou Sichen thought for a moment and replied, "Of course I know. The Sun Moon Empire is named after the Sun and Moon because of the two great martial souls of the Sun and the Moon that it has inherited."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, and continued, "In addition, the Sun and Moon royal family may also inherit a top-tier martial soul of the ancestor of dragons, called the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon."

In the original novel, Xu Tianran inherited the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul and, despite his disability, raised his cultivation to the Title Douluo level.

Jing Hongchen twirled the jade ring on his finger, his gaze revealing a hint of inquiry: "Sichen, His Highness the Crown Prince is extremely interested in the Holy Dragon Martial Soul."

"You should know that your martial spirit is inherited from the Dragon God. The legend of the Black and White Twin Holy Dragons roaming the continent is still talked about today."

"His Highness, upon learning that Mingde Hall had such a talented student, insisted on seeing the brilliance of the Holy Dragon."

A hint of helplessness appeared on Zhou Sichen's handsome face: "Is His Highness the Crown Prince bored? The Crown Prince, who is busy with countless affairs of state, actually has the mind to pay attention to the martial soul of an exchange student."

Even so, his gaze grew even deeper as he rapidly analyzed the deeper meaning behind Xu Tianran's actions.

The atmosphere in the office seemed to freeze for a moment, with only the mechanical clock on the wall ticking rhythmically.

Zhou Sichen knew in his heart that Xu Tianran was not as simple as he appeared.

As the owner of the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul, this future emperor of the Sun Moon Empire is at least a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse at this moment.

Although it is rumored that his cultivation level is largely built up with elixirs and soul bones, in this world where strength is paramount, his soul power of over level eighty is enough to make most people wary.

Xu Tianran's sudden interest in the Holy Dragon Martial Soul is probably not just out of curiosity.

In Zhou Sichen's memory, Zihuang Mietianlong, as the ancestor of sub-dragons, has always been known for his domineering nature.

As the direct descendant of the Dragon God, the Holy Dragon of Light also possesses unparalleled power.

Both are top-tier martial souls. Perhaps Xu Tianran wanted to take this opportunity to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two martial souls in order to prepare for future plans.
"This matter is indeed somewhat sudden," Jing Hongchen sighed softly.

"But I cannot disobey His Highness the Crown Prince's orders. However, Si Chen, rest assured, I will never force you."

"After all, this involves the secrets of your martial soul, which is why I specifically sought you out to discuss it."

Zhou Sichen lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, secretly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

He had always been careful to hide his strength, and although his performance at Mingde Hall was outstanding, it was all kept within a reasonable range.

The only battle he fought openly was against Ji Juechen, which didn't attract much attention.

His talent in soul tools is not considered particularly remarkable in the technologically advanced Sun Moon Empire.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't receive much attention.

Hopefully, Xu Tianran won't cause any trouble at this stage.

"Dean, you flatter me." Zhou Sichen raised his head, a perfectly appropriate helpless smile on his face.

"You have always been very kind to me, and now, in order not to put the Dean in a difficult position, I will obey your orders. I just hope that this meeting will not cause too much unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's face immediately lit up with a gratified smile: "Sichen, you really are a sensible child."

"Don't worry, I won't let you make a wasted trip. As long as you help me deal with His Highness the Crown Prince, just ask for any cultivation resources you want."

As he spoke, he handed Zhou Sichen a storage soul tool ring: "These are some materials for soul tools, consider them an early thank you gift."

Zhou Sichen took the soul tool ring, examined it silently, and smiled broadly.

Jing Hongchen's generosity clearly indicates that she genuinely hopes he will cooperate with this meeting.

"Thank you for your kind invitation, Dean." Zhou Sichen bowed respectfully. "I will certainly do my utmost. But I wonder when His Highness the Crown Prince intends to summon me?"

Jing Hongchen stroked his chin and pondered for a moment: "Three days from now, at Chenshi (7-9 AM), in the training pavilion of the imperial palace. There is a special sparring area there. His Highness the Crown Prince probably wants to witness the power of the Holy Dragon of Light firsthand."

"Go back and prepare well, but don't be too nervous. With your abilities, you should have no problem handling this summons."

As I left the dean's office, the afterglow of the setting sun was shining on the eaves of Mingde Hall.

Zhou Sichen gazed at the magnificent sunset on the horizon, but his heart was filled with solemnity.

This meeting with Xu Tianran was destined to be anything but peaceful.

He had to be careful, demonstrating the power of the Holy Dragon of Light without revealing too much of his true strength.

More importantly, he wanted to use this opportunity to figure out Xu Tianran's true intentions and prepare for future plans.

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