Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 54: The Declining Empire and the Relics of the Old Ones (Please Read!)
Night falls.

Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo flew together from Shrek City all the way back to the inner courtyard.

Yu Bingyan and Shu Junyou would not stay in the inner courtyard. They went to Shrek City for a stroll and had already arranged their place to stay for the night. It was a super large hotel that was extremely famous in the entire Shrek City. It usually received nobles or powerful people with extremely high status. The luxury of the hotel was so high that even Shu Yan and Shu Junyou, who were of noble birth, could not help but be amazed.

I can only say that their understanding of enjoyment is completely inadequate!

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After arriving home, Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo sat down on the sofa to rest.

Going out on your own is one thing, but going out with your parents and elders is another.

The two looked at each other, and both saw a hint of fatigue and relief in each other.

After resting for a while, Han Ruoruo turned her head, supported her chin with one hand, and asked softly:
"Ayan, what did your uncle say to you today? You seemed absent-minded this afternoon."

Shu Yan rubbed his eyebrows, chuckled when he heard this, and then said:

"What else could it be? Probably those sensitive topics. Sister Ruoruo, you know that as long as our two families unite, there will be almost no force in the three major worlds of the empire, military, politics, and commerce, that can resist us. The decline of the Douling Royal Family is inevitable. My grandfather, my grandmother, and my uncle all see this matter very clearly."

"To be honest, even if Dou Ling didn't perish in the Sun-Moon Empire's invasion, it would eventually collapse due to internal decay and corruption. It's just a matter of time."

Han Ruoruo was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then she spoke:
"Indeed, the corruption within the imperial hierarchy is unstoppable. Those princes and several dukes are mostly unworthy of their positions. In comparison, Ayan, you also carry royal blood. As long as the timing is right, even if you force your way into that position, the world won't have anything to say."

Shu Yan didn't have much interest in this topic for the time being, so he turned the topic to another matter:
"This time, my father gave me a 100,000-year-old left leg bone from the Sea-Swallowing Whale King. As for the gift my mother gave you, it should also be a soul bone. Sister Ruoruo, have you carefully checked it to confirm its age and origin?"

Han Ruoruo was startled at first, but then she thought about it and realized that this was quite normal. She shook her head honestly and said:
“I haven’t had time to check yet…”

She was too nervous and excited at that time, and she had not been able to relax since then, so she has not opened the jade box that Yu Bingyan gave her until now.

"Then take it out now and let's take a look. My parents won't be stingy about this kind of thing. Maybe what they give Ruoruo is also a 100,000-year soul bone."

Shu Yan said with a hint of sarcasm.

Han Ruoruo rolled her eyes at Shu Yan, snorted softly, and said:

"Do you think that 100,000-year soul bones are like cabbages on the street? You can get as many as you want..."

"Our Douling Nation has been established for thousands of years, but the number of Titled Douluo who have possessed 100,000-year spirit rings from ancient times to the present day is no more than a handful. 100,000-year spirit bones that have been passed down are unheard of. It is the first time in history that you have obtained a 100,000-year spirit bone at the Soul Sect level."

Having said that, Han Ruoruo still took out the jade box that was obviously not an ordinary item. As the jade box slowly opened, a strong metallic murderous aura hit her face.

It was not until now that the two discovered that this jade box with a warm and delicate texture was actually a special storage soul guide, and its function was to suppress the murderous aura emanating from the soul bone inside.

As the jade box was completely opened, a right arm bone emitting a strong golden light slowly floated up. Faintly, there seemed to be a sharp long whistle that suddenly pierced the night sky, and even the soft soul-conducting light in the room flickered inexplicably for a few times, and then completely stopped working.

"What a terrifying aura..." Han Ruoruo's eyes showed a hint of astonishment, and then she sighed softly.

Shu Yan frowned slightly as he looked at the soul bone. After a moment, he spoke softly:

"I roughly know the origin of this soul bone... Speaking of which, Sister Ruoruo, do you still remember Senior Jin Yan?"

Hearing this name, Han Ruoruo was stunned for a moment, then she looked straight at the soul bone and said in a lost voice:
"Ayan, you mean... this soul bone is Senior Jin Yan's relic?"

Jin Yan Douluo was once the first person worshipped by the royal family of the Douluo Empire. His cultivation reached the level of Super Douluo at level 95, and his martial soul was the top beast martial soul, the Golden Flame Divine Eagle. He and Tian Yang Douluo were figures of the same era, and he was also one of the Douluo Gemini of that era.

A few years ago, Jin Yan Douluo passed away due to the end of his lifespan. He had no family descendants, and the soul bones that separated from him after his death were taken over by the Douling royal family and sent to the national treasury for preservation.

This soul bone came from the soul beast that helped Jin Yan Douluo obtain his ninth soul ring. It was a Golden Flame Divine Eagle that had cultivated for more than 90,000 years. It was of the same clan as Jin Yan Douluo's martial soul and was extremely powerful.

Speaking of which, this Jin Yan Douluo had a very good relationship with people during his lifetime. He had contacts with many powerful people in the Douling Empire and even on the mainland. Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo had received his guidance more than once, so they had some friendship with each other.

"After Grandpa Jin Yan's death, the Douling Imperial Family's Worship Hall lost its pillar. Now, the strongest among the Imperial Family's worshippers is only at level ninety-three, and their lifespan is nearing its end. Their overall strength is completely incomparable to that of the other three kingdoms."

Han Ruoruo spoke softly, with a hint of melancholy in her voice. No one wanted to see their motherland decline and decay, but even though Douling had undergone many reforms, it was still far behind the other three countries in comprehensive national strength and other aspects. In terms of top-level combat power alone, as long as Tianyang Douluo fell, there would only be one Super Douluo, Shu Hong, in the entire Douling. His influence in the spirit master world would also be greatly reduced, which would have a huge impact on the stability of Douling.

Shu Yan gently used his soul power to press the right arm bone back into the jade box, and then closed the lid.

After the golden light disappeared, the room returned to darkness. Shu Yan once again sent a trace of soul power into the button that controlled the soul-conducting light. After a moment, the light came on again, restoring brightness to the room.

"Don't think too much, Sister Ruoruo. Although Senior Jin Yan has passed away, we are still young. In the future, Douling will surely become more powerful and prosperous in our hands..."

Shu Yan gently put his arm around Han Ruoruo's shoulders. Han Ruoruo did not resist, but just leaned over. There was melancholy and sadness between her brows, and there was no trace of joy at obtaining a top-grade soul bone.

Han Ruoruo rubbed her cheek against Shu Yan's chest, then raised her head slightly after a while and whispered:

"Ayan, don't go back tonight. Just stay here with me, okay?"

Shu Yan rubbed Han Ruoruo's head, then said softly:
"Okay, I won't leave tonight. We've been busy all day. Sister Ruoruo, have a good sleep. Everything will be fine tomorrow."

Han Ruoruo buried her face in Shu Yan's chest. After a while, she hummed softly and then fell silent again...

Looking at the beauty in his arms, Shu Yan's thoughts gradually cleared. He tightened his arms around Han Ruoruo's waist, and then he slowly closed his eyes...

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I forgot to set a timer for this chapter, so it's a little late...

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