Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-Tailed Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

Hu Bai was moved to tears. Xiao Xue is the best!

This is what normal food should be like!
He opened his mouth, took a sip, and a warm current instantly flowed through his body, instantly healing his stomach, which had been tormented by the "charcoal-roasted lotus seeds."

"Is it good?" Qian Renxue asked gently.

"Delicious! So delicious!" Hu Bai nodded repeatedly.

Gu Yuena, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore.

"Hmph! It's just making soup, anyone can do that!"

"Xiao Bai, open your mouth!" Gu Yuena picked up a piece of pastry from the table and stuffed it into Hu Bai's mouth.

“Eat this!”

"Um! Uh..."

Hu Bai drank ginseng soup and ate pastries.

On the left is the gentle feeding of angels, and on the right is the violent feeding of dragon gods.

Pain and happiness.

Is this what life is like for emperors?
It was so fulfilling...

……

Afternoon, Imperial Garden.

After eating and drinking his fill, Hu Bai was led by the two women to the Imperial Garden.

It is euphemistically called: aiding digestion.

Actually, it was because Gu Yuena felt too stuffy in the study and wanted to get some fresh air.

"Xiao Bai, let's have a competition," Gu Yuena suddenly suggested.

"What are we competing in?" Hu Bai asked warily.

"Compared to...who knows you better."

A sly glint flashed in Gu Yuena's eyes. Qian Renxue also became interested.

"Oh? How do we compare?"

Gu Yuena pointed to a large tree in the distance.

"No divine power needed, no soul skills needed."

"We'll each ask Xiaobai a question."

"If he can't answer, or his answer doesn't satisfy us..."

"Make him sleep on the floor tonight as punishment."

Hu Bai was shocked. "No! The floor is cold! And how am I supposed to answer your tricky questions?"

For example, the age-old dilemma of "If I and your mother fell into the water, who would you save first?"

"Don't worry, we're not that bored." Qian Renxue smiled confidently.

"I'll go first."

She looked at Hu Bai, her eyes becoming deep: "Xiao Bai, do you remember what color clothes I was wearing when we first met?"

Hu Bai was stunned for a moment.

First meeting?
That happened many years ago.
Hu Bai's brain was working at lightning speed.

“Golden,” Hu Bai said confidently. “It’s a golden court dress embroidered with angel patterns.”

"Even though you were still young then, you already had quite a presence."

"And..." Hu Bai chuckled mischievously, "Back then you had two pigtails, and you were so arrogant that you wouldn't even glance at me."

Qian Renxue blushed. Those were her most innocent and naive days, and she never expected that Xiaobai would remember them so clearly.

"I...I'll say you passed."

It's Gu Yuena's turn.

She thought for a moment and asked, "Little White, tell me, is my human form prettier, or my dragon form?"

This is a question that could cost you your life. If you say the human form is beautiful, then you don't like her true form. If you say the dragon form is beautiful, then you have a weird taste.

Hu Bai took a deep breath, his expression becoming extremely serious. He walked up to Gu Yuena and gently stroked her silver hair.

"Nana, whether you are the Silver Dragon King or Gu Yuena, there is no difference in my eyes."

"Because every version of you is the most beautiful version in my heart."

These words are textbook examples of love talk.

And it's genuine.

Gu Yuena's carefully prepared challenges were instantly thwarted.

She threw herself into Hu Bai's arms.

"You've got a silver tongue, I'll let you off this time."

Although Qian Renxue, who was standing next to her, was a little jealous, she was also touched.

"Hmph, glib tongue. But, I'll give full marks for this answer."

……

That night, in the sleeping quarters.

Hu Bai lay in bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window, with two stunningly beautiful women sleeping soundly beside him.

Qian Renxue's hand rested on his chest, while Gu Yuena's legs remained firmly pressed down on him.

Life is simple and warm.

Although there are occasional arguments, occasional chaotic situations, and various bizarre trivial matters.

But this is the life Hu Bai wants: not a god on high, but a husband with flesh and blood, and a family surrounded by love.

"That's wonderful," Hu Bai murmured softly.

"Go to sleep!" Hu Bai closed his eyes, a satisfied smile on his lips.

……

The Martial Soul Empire Calendar, the 50th year of the Holy Emperor.

Martial Soul City, Central Martial Arts Academy.

The morning bell rang at the top of that 100-meter-tall platinum teaching building.

Today, Wuhun City has expanded more than tenfold.

On the wide streets, horse-drawn carriages no longer run, but "light shuttles" driven by soul guides.

Occasionally, Soul Masters flying on swords streak across the sky, leaving behind dazzling trails.

In the very center of the city stand three enormous statues.

In the center is the Holy Emperor Hu Bai, on the left is the Angel Empress Qian Renxue, and on the right is the Silver Dragon Empress Gu Yuena.

These three statues are symbols of the new era and the faith in the hearts of all new-generation Soul Masters.

……

Martial Arts Academy, Elementary Theory Class 7.

"Alright, students, turn to page eighteen of your textbooks."

On the podium, an elderly man with gray hair but vigorous spirit tapped the blackboard.

He was a theoretical master of this generation and also a former deacon of the Spirit Hall.

Below the stage sat dozens of children, mostly six or seven years old, who had just awakened their martial spirits and whose eyes shone with a thirst for knowledge.

"Today's history lesson is about the end of the old era and the birth of a new martial art."

The old man pushed up his glasses, his tone becoming serious and respectful.

"Fifty years ago, before His Majesty the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, our ancestors had to hunt down soul beasts and seize their soul rings in order to advance in their cultivation."

"That was a dark age filled with bloodshed, killing and uncertainty."

"Soul masters often venture into dangerous places and face near-death experiences in order to obtain a soul ring. Soul beasts, in order to survive, also regard humans as their mortal enemies."

A chubby boy raised his hand and asked curiously, "Teacher, I heard my grandpa say that killing soul beasts back then really did drop soul rings?"

The whole class burst into laughter.

The old man smiled and nodded: "Yes, that is the rule of the old Heavenly Way."

"But!" the old man's voice suddenly rose. "His Majesty the Great Holy Emperor cannot bear to see the people suffer so much."

"With his supreme divine power, the Wheel of Destiny, he severed the causal chain between the death of a soul beast and the generation of its soul ring!"

"At the same time, Her Majesty the Silver Dragon Empress, by decree of the Dragon God, altered the bloodline rules of soul beasts." "From that day on, when a soul beast dies, its soul power returns to heaven and earth, and it will no longer produce soul rings or soul bones!"

"Want a spirit ring? Then cultivate it yourself! Comprehend it yourself!"

"This forces us humans to forge a new path!"

"That is the combination of martial arts and magic!"

……

Martial Arts Academy, Martial Arts Training Ground.

If theoretical lessons are dry and boring, then the training ground is a sea of ​​passion and excitement.

"Drink! Ha!" Hundreds of trainees are sweating profusely.

In a corner, a young man dressed in a tight-fitting outfit was wielding a wooden sword and frantically hacking at the iron mannequin in front of him.

His martial soul is an ordinary iron sword, and his innate soul power is only level three.

Fifty years ago, this kind of talent would basically have been a recipe for disaster, and one would only ever reach the Soul Master rank in their lifetime.

But now, it's different.

"Sink your Qi to your Dantian! Focus your mind on the sword's edge!"

"Don't just think about cutting! Feel the flow of elements!" A red-robed instructor shouted from the side.

This instructor was actually the former sect leader of a small sect, a powerful expert at the Soul Douluo level.

The boy gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, and the contents of "The True Explanation of Basic Swordsmanship" and "Elementary Fire Element Sensing" appeared in his mind.

This is a required course at the Martial Arts Academy.

"My sword is fire!"

A faint red flame suddenly ignited on the originally ordinary wooden sword. This was not a soul skill!

This is a demonic sword technique he created by guiding the fire element in the air with his mental power and attaching it to his martial soul!

"Fiery Slash!" The boy suddenly opened his eyes and swung his sword.

"Bang!" The iron mantle, which was strong enough to withstand the attack of a Soul Venerable, was actually slashed with a deep scorch mark by this sword!

"Good!" The red-robed instructor's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to pat the boy on the shoulder.

"Ye Tian, ​​you did it! Although you don't have a spirit ring, the power of this attack is comparable to that of a spirit master with a one-ring spirit ring!"

"As long as you continue to sense the fire element, when your soul power reaches its bottleneck, you will be able to condense your own natal soul ring!"

Ye Tian's face flushed with excitement: "Thank you, Instructor! I will definitely condense a spirit ring!"

Yes.

Modern Soul Masters no longer need to hunt Soul Beasts.

When their soul power reaches level 10, level 20, etc., they need to meditate to comprehend the elements of heaven and earth, or specialize in a certain martial art to reach a state of perfection.

Then, using one's own essence, energy, and spirit, a soul ring is condensed within the body!

This type of spirit ring is called the natal martial ring.

Its color is no longer fixed. If you are a fire attribute specialist, the condensed soul ring may be red (not because it is 100,000 years old, but because of its attribute color).

If you specialize in kendo, it might be platinum.

Although the initial process of condensing is slower and more difficult than directly hunting soul beasts.

But the advantage is that it's a perfect match!
Moreover, as one's cultivation level increases and one's understanding of one's own martial arts improves, the lifespan of one's spirit rings can grow on its own!
This is the core of the "martial arts" promoted by Hu Bai!
……

Starry Sky Forest, outer mixed zone.

Today, the ancient trees still reach for the sky, and the roars of beasts echo, but the atmosphere has lost some of its solemnity and gained more of... the mercenary nature of trade.

Because of the changes in the laws of nature, the time when the soul beasts on the continent become intelligent has become earlier. Some soul beasts with extraordinary talents can even speak human language at an earlier age.

Don't miss it!

"The eternal Ghost Tiger will personally provide sparring!"

"For just ten gold soul coins, I guarantee you'll experience the thrill of life and death and help you break through your bottleneck!"

"Medical expenses are not covered!"

A giant black tiger, over five meters long, was lying on a large rock, speaking in human language and shouting at a group of human soul masters passing by.

The group of soul masters weren't afraid; instead, they moved closer.

The young man in the lead threw out a bag of gold coins.

"Senior Ghost Tiger, the same old rules apply."

"Help me practice agility dodging for half an hour."

"Go easy on me, I was bedridden for three days last time."

Ghost Tiger lazily put away the gold coins.

"Don't worry, I have professional ethics. As long as you don't attack my eggs, I won't bite your head."

This is what we now call "human-animal relations".

Since killing a soul beast doesn't yield any loot (unless you're killing it for food or revenge), humans' desire to kill soul beasts has decreased by 90%.

In addition, there were Gu Yuena's strict orders and the protection of the laws of the Spirit Empire.

The spirit beasts discovered that it was better to make money off humans than to fight them to the death!
Buy better feed, buy human elixirs, and even buy soul tools to arm yourself!

Of course, there are still frictions.

For example, some hot-headed soul masters insist on provoking others, or some wild soul beasts unleash their beastly nature.

Overall, however, the two sides maintained a delicate balance.

"Roar!!" A dragon's roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the forest.

That was the Beast God Di Tian inspecting his territory. All the soul beasts and humans instantly fell silent and paid their respects.

In the Douluo Continent today, Di Tian is now the "Forest Security Captain," and anyone who dares to cause trouble will be dealt with by the Black Dragon Claw.

……

Imperial Palace, Observatory.

Hu Bai stood on the high platform, overlooking this vibrant continent.

Fifty years have passed, but time has not left any marks on his face.

He was still dressed in white, elegant and refined, but the light in his eyes was even more profound.

Behind him, Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena were sitting at a stone table enjoying tea. The two women still looked youthful, and even more charming due to the nourishment of divine power.

"Xiao Bai, it seems your reforms have been a complete success." Qian Renxue put down her teacup, looked at the Martial Arts Academy in the distance, her eyes full of admiration.

"The current Soul Masters are a bit slow in their cultivation speed for the first twenty levels."

"But after reaching the Soul Master level, their combat power is generally stronger than that of Soul Masters in the old era."

"Because they understand the principles and how to apply them, instead of just mindlessly throwing out soul techniques."

Gu Yuena nodded and peeled a grape to feed Hu Bai.

"Moreover, the soul beast race has also ushered in a period of population explosion. Although some low-level soul beasts are still used as food by humans (this is the law of nature and cannot be avoided)."

"But the number of high-level soul beasts has quadrupled compared to fifty years ago."

"That guy Di Tian complains to me every day that there are too many soul beasts in the forest and he wants to apply to develop islands overseas."

"Or, we could have more human soul masters form contracts with the soul beasts of Star Dou."

In this era of explosive growth in martial arts and magic, there is naturally a profession that cannot be missed: the Beastmaster.

Those who are particularly gifted with spatial abilities can, under the guidance of academy teachers, create their own beast-taming space.

Hu Bai chewed on a grape and smiled, "Then let him go. Anyway, there are other continents in this world besides Douluo Continent."

At this moment, Hu Bai turned around, looked at the two women, and his expression became slightly serious.

"Fifty years have passed, the martial arts system has matured, and the summarization of magic and martial arts techniques has been completed."

"This world no longer needs us to watch over it like nannies."

Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance, both understanding Hu Bai's meaning.

"You mean, ascension?"

Hu Bai nodded: "Over in the God Realm, Destruction is about to destroy my communication stone."

"Moreover, I also sensed that the Douluo plane's carrying capacity is nearing its limit."

"There are too many gods in our family. If we stay here too long, it will affect the balance of the plane. We must go to the God Realm first."

...(End of chapter)