Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 336 Mingdu is stable, and Ju Zi rises.

On the surface, the Ming capital city appears calm, but beneath the surface, turbulent undercurrents are brewing.

Zhou Sichen sat upright in the room, his expression calm as still water, but his heart was like a turbulent sea.

He learned about the Holy Spirit Cult's every move from Nangong Wan through the [Soul Talisman Forbidden Spell].

His eyes could not escape the schemes and actions of those evil spirit masters; every detail was firmly memorized.

Zhou Sichen knew about Feng Ling the moment she stepped into Mingdu.

He stood by the window, gazing at the distant street, a faint, almost imperceptible, cold smile playing on his lips.

The Holy Spirit Cult's evil spirit masters have always been restless. Their arrival in Mingdu this time is clearly intended to stir up trouble and cause problems for this prosperous capital.

He knew perfectly well that Xu Tianran's deal with the Holy Spirit Cult was merely a stopgap measure.

In order to achieve temporary peace, Xu Tianran relinquished some of his interests, but this seemingly compromise was actually sowing the seeds of future conflict.

The more Xu Tianran endures now, the more anger and resentment he accumulates, and the greater the power of his eventual outburst will be.

Moreover, the Holy Spirit Cult has been plundering resources and seeking profits in Mingdu and even the entire Sun Moon Empire.

These debts will be settled sooner or later; their actions are nothing more than digging their own graves.

Zhou Sichen was naturally happy to see this happen and was looking forward to the day when the two sides would fight each other.

Meanwhile, Zhou Sichen would meet with Long Xiaoyao every month without fail.

In recent months, Long Xiaoyao has been looking at Zhou Sichen in front of him with surprise.

Zhou Sichen's aura became increasingly steady, and his soul power fluctuations became even more powerful. His cultivation progressed at a speed far beyond what ordinary people could imagine, and it could be described as progressing by leaps and bounds.

Long Xiaoyao stared at Zhou Sichen, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he quickly understood.

In his view, Zhou Sichen was exceptionally talented, far surpassing himself and Mu En in their youth, so such amazing progress seemed reasonable.

In addition, he had provided Zhou Sichen with a lot of valuable resources and treasures during this period. With these assistance, it is understandable that Zhou Sichen's strength improved faster.

Although he no longer had any doubts, Long Xiaoyao still solemnly warned Zhou Sichen: "Sichen, in the path of cultivation, one must never be impatient for quick results. You must take one step at a time and steadily improve your cultivation."

"Only in this way will I be able to overcome any obstacles when I condense my second soul core and break through to the Limit Douluo realm, and achieve my goal naturally."

Zhou Sichen nodded seriously, keeping these words in mind, but a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

Meanwhile, news of the Holy Spirit Cult's recent misfortunes also reached Long Xiaoyao's ears.

Although he usually didn't care about the trivial matters of the Holy Spirit Cult, the commotion caused by the Holy Spirit Cult's large-scale operation this time was so great that it was hard not to attract his attention.

After learning the general outline of the matter, Long Xiaoyao felt a strange sensation rising within him.

He always felt that the great losses and devastation suffered by the Holy Spirit Church this time seemed to be inextricably linked to his seemingly harmless nephew.

He subtly observed Zhou Sichen, trying to find some clues from the other's expressions and words during the conversation, but Zhou Sichen acted too naturally and did not reveal any flaws at all.

Without solid evidence, Long Xiaoyao naturally wouldn't ask rashly, and he also had deeper concerns.

He dared not reveal his identity as the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Sect in front of Zhou Sichen.

After all, during their time together, Zhou Sichen had portrayed him as someone who hated evil spirit masters to the core.

To avoid revealing any flaws, Long Xiaoyao would carefully avoid any topics related to evil spirit masters, fearing that he might inadvertently arouse Zhou Sichen's suspicion.

If Zhou Sichen finds out that he's helping Ye Xishui do those shady things, their relationship will likely turn into an instant feud, and the situation will be difficult to salvage.

When Long Xiaoyao learned that Feng Ling had come to Mingdu, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

He looked at Zhou Sichen with concern in his eyes and couldn't help but remind him, "Sichen, Mingdu is not peaceful lately, and various forces are stirring up trouble. When you have nothing to do, stay in the academy and don't wander around Mingdu to avoid encountering danger."

Zhou Sichen naturally understood the meaning behind Long Xiaoyao's words, so he didn't ask any further questions.

She simply nodded sensibly and said sincerely, "Uncle Long, don't worry, I'll be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Sichen seemed to suddenly remember something and asked casually, "Uncle Long, it's been more than a year. When do you plan to meet with Father? I've been holding back for so long, I really can't hold it in any longer."

Upon hearing this, Long Xiaoyao's heart tightened, and a rare look of panic appeared on his face.

In fact, Zhou Sichen had already told Elder Mu about this when he first met Long Xiaoyao, and Elder Mu pretended not to know anything in order to cooperate with Zhou Sichen.

At this moment, Zhou Sichen brought up the old matter again, and Long Xiaoyao felt a "buzz" in his head and his heart began to pound violently.

His mind raced as he racked his brains for a way to get out of this.

After a moment of silence, Long Xiaoyao tried to calm his tone and said, "No rush. I'm still looking for your Aunt Ye. We haven't seen each other for so many years. I need to find her first. We'll talk about it after I find her."

Seeing Long Xiaoyao's slightly nervous expression, Zhou Sichen chuckled inwardly, but pretended to be helpless and sighed, "Alright then, I'll go back to the academy first, Uncle Long."

After saying this, he bowed to Long Xiaoyao to say goodbye, turned and left, leaving Long Xiaoyao alone on the spot, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

Long Xiaoyao stood still, his gaze fixed on Zhou Sichen's receding figure.

After a long silence, he sighed heavily, his aged face filled with complex emotions.

Once you tell one lie, you need to tell more lies to cover it up.

At that moment, those words struck him like a heavy hammer blow.

He knew all too well that every moment he spent with Zhou Sichen was like walking a tightrope; the slightest carelessness, a slip of the tongue, could cause all his pretense to crumble instantly.

Recently, the Holy Spirit Cult has been making frequent moves in Mingdu and the surrounding areas, with various conspiracies and tricks emerging one after another.

Long Xiaoyao was filled with worry, fearing that Zhou Sichen would be accidentally injured in the chaotic situation.

So, unless there was something particularly important, he would frequently come to Mingdu and wander through the city's streets and alleys.

He was like a silent guardian, always keeping an eye on Zhou Sichen's movements.

Once the Dark Dragon Dagger he left for Zhou Sichen is activated, he can instantly appear beside Zhou Sichen and shield him from the wind and rain.

As time went by, Long Xiaoyao's feelings for Zhou Sichen were no longer just about repaying the debt he owed to Mu En.

Through their repeated interactions, he came to genuinely admire his exceptionally talented and intelligent nephew.

Every step of Zhou Sichen's growth and progress brings him heartfelt joy.

In Long Xiaoyao's heart, he also has his own reflections on what the Holy Spirit Cult is doing now.

He knew he was aiding and abetting evil to some extent, but Zhou Sichen's appearance seemed to give him a glimmer of hope.

He firmly believed that once Zhou Sichen matured, with his outstanding abilities and unwavering faith, he would be able to thoroughly reorganize the chaotic Holy Spirit Cult.

In this way, he could at least make amends for his past mistakes and bring some peace to his tormented heart.

After leaving Long Xiaoyao, Zhou Sichen outwardly maintained her usual routine.

As usual, he went to the soul tool material market to carefully select and purchase the various materials needed to make soul tools. It was as if the chaotic situation had no effect on him at all.

In fact, he always had clear goals and plans in his heart.

Now that Ye Guyi and the others have escaped danger and successfully returned to Douluo Continent, a huge weight has been lifted from Zhou Sichen's heart.

He focused all his energy on his own cultivation, single-mindedly wanting to break through level 70 as soon as possible.

Once he breaks through, he will be able to complete the contract with the sea princess.

Once the contract with the Sea Princess is established, in the future, with just a thought, the Snow Empress and the Sea Princess, two super beings comparable to a level 99 peerless Douluo, can arrive instantly to protect him.

With the protection of these two powerful figures, his safety will be elevated to a whole new level.

Therefore, during this period of time, he restrained his impulses, did not participate in any unnecessary matters, and devoted himself to cultivation.

Even when He Caitou wanted to acquire a second ten-thousand-year soul ring for his Sun Martial Soul, Zhou Sichen simply told him to find a suitable soul beast on his own first.

He Caitou occasionally goes on missions with Huo Yuhao. One of their purposes is to test the new soul tool that their mentor is researching.

During their missions in various spirit beast forests, He Caitou and Huo Yuhao would pay extra attention, hoping to find a second spirit ring suitable for their Sun Martial Soul.

However, several months have passed, and they have traversed almost all the surrounding Soul Beast Forests, but still have not found a suitable target.

The soul beasts that appeared either had mismatched attributes or were not strong enough, which greatly troubled He Caitou.

It seems that in the end, we might have to wait until Zhou Sichen goes to obtain a spirit ring, and then help him find a suitable target.

At the same time, Zhang Lexuan is also in a critical stage of cultivation.

Her soul power has now reached level 89, and she is currently in seclusion to break through to level 90, focusing all her efforts on condensing her soul core.

This is an extremely important breakthrough; if successful, it will lead to a qualitative leap in her strength.

During this period, the situation in Mingdu was turbulent, and the evil Douluo of the Holy Spirit Cult were active everywhere, which ironically became an opportunity for Zhang Lexuan.

She could take this opportunity to avoid external interference and focus on her cultivation to advance her cultivation level.

Time flies like an arrow; three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

After a bloody and turbulent struggle, the capital city of Ming, which had been stirred up by various forces, finally showed signs of calm.

On the streets, the shouts of vendors rang out again, and the wheels of carriages rolled over the cobblestones, seemingly restoring the former prosperity. However, beneath this tranquility, the map of power had been quietly rewritten.

In this battle of underground forces, the Xishui Alliance, led by Feng Ling, joined forces with Nangong Wan to launch a fierce offensive.

Nangong Wan, with his mastery of the internal intelligence of the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, launched a precise attack.

The existence of Feng Ling, a level 97 Super Douluo, became a key factor in crushing the opponent.

In the early stages of the battle, the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce were able to put up a fight with their accumulated resources and the support of their backers. However, the situation was reversed instantly when Feng Ling took action herself.

The powerful figures from the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce were as fragile as ants in the face of Feng Ling's absolute strength.

Even after the battle ended and the smoke had not yet cleared, the underground power structure of Mingdu had become clear.

However, despite the overwhelming strength of the Xishui Alliance, they did not choose to exterminate them completely.

They knew that the forces behind the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce were deeply intertwined, and that rashly annihilating them could trigger an even greater crisis.

Thus, at Feng Ling's behest, the Xi Shui Alliance established its dominance in a more sophisticated way.

He brought these two major forces under his control and made them his vassals.

Not only must the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce obey the orders of the Xishui Alliance on major decisions, but they must also send a large amount of resources and wealth to it as tribute every year.

For the forces behind the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, this was undoubtedly a heavy blow. Although they were filled with resentment and anger, they were helpless.

After all, in the world of Soul Masters, strength is the only true measure of power.

Without a Super Douluo capable of rivaling Feng Ling, even if they harbored resentment, they could only swallow their anger for the time being.

Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince secretly supported the Xishui Alliance in this conflict, and the deeper meaning behind this is self-evident.

In the game of power, choosing the wrong side can lead to utter ruin.

Unless the position of crown prince changes hands, they will find it difficult to recover.

This statement became a private sigh among the forces behind the Ordinary Alliance and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce.

But shaking the crown prince's position is easier said than done, and even if a struggle for the throne were to break out, the various factions would inevitably fall into a chaotic battle, ultimately resulting in a lose-lose situation.

People throw themselves into this struggle for interests in order to acquire wealth and power. If they end up bloodied and battered because of a momentary impulse, all their previous efforts will be in vain.

After weighing the pros and cons, they could only choose to remain patient and wait for the right opportunity.

This shift in power had a profound impact on the situation in Mingdu and even the entire Sun Moon Empire.

Although Xu Tianran had made plans in advance, the strong rise of the Xishui Alliance disrupted his carefully crafted scheme.

The originally tightly linked action chain became intermittent, and many important deployments had to be temporarily shelved or readjusted.

However, things are always full of variables. While Xu Tianran's plan was delayed, another person's rise occurred three years earlier than in the original story.

That's an orange.

Orange, who joined the army, made smooth progress in her career thanks to her exceptional intelligence and unwavering perseverance.

Although she is currently only a Soul Master with a cultivation level of less than five rings, seemingly insignificant in the Soul Master world where powerful individuals abound, her talent and ability in military affairs have impressed many generals.

She always managed to offer unique insights and devise ingenious tactics at crucial moments, leading the army to victory after victory.

Her rapid promotion surprised many people.

However, Zhou Sichen was completely unaware of Ju Zi's movements at this time.

Despite having gathered considerable intelligence through various means, he has yet to place any capable informants within the Sun Moon Empire's military.

Furthermore, he focused his main energy on his own cultivation and his attention to the Holy Spirit Cult, and did not pay much attention to Ju Zi, a Soul Master whose cultivation level seemed not to be high.

In Zhou Sichen's view, Ju Zi's future potential is only a seven-ring Soul Saint. Even if she has military abilities far exceeding her own soul power cultivation, it is not difficult for him to deal with her with his strength.

As long as she doesn't actively interfere with his plans, Zhou Sichen doesn't intend to focus his energy on her too early.

But what Zhou Sichen didn't expect was that the potential and ambition of the oranges were far more than they appeared on the surface.

Her rapid rise in the military concealed a far more profound scheme.

All of this will one day in the future clash fiercely with some of Zhou Sichen's plans, triggering a new storm.

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