Douluo Continent: Ultimate Ice Light, Starting with God-Level Dual Martial Souls

Chapter 78 Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, nine months later! The battle of the Serpent Spear is about to begin!
Mitsuha recalled that time.

Qian Daoliu had said that after they completed the three challenges, he would give himself an unexpected reward.

Guangyu smiled and said, "I'm quite curious too, but we'll find out when the time comes."

Many days later.

The three finally returned to Wuhun City, to the Papal Palace.

On the way to the offering hall.

As Guangyu passed by the training grounds of the core disciples, he felt a little like he was in a dream as he looked at the disciples practicing there.

Because Guangyu was once one of them, and often trained here.

But now, he and his disciples seem to belong to different worlds.

"Ok?"

Guangyu frowned. He suddenly noticed that Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were bullying a little girl.

This little girl is Zhu Zhuqing, who has only recently joined the Spirit Hall.

She has now become a core disciple in the Papal Palace.

"Hey! Zhu Zhuqing, I'm asking you, a member of the noble Zhu family of Xingluo, why are you here to cultivate at our Spirit Hall? You're not here to be a spy, are you?" Yan said arrogantly.

The three surrounded Zhu Zhuqing.

"Get out of the way," Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.

Hu Liena said with a wicked smile, "Hehe, what if we don't allow it?"

"Hey! Have you guys had enough? Zhu Zhuqing was sent by the Martial Soul Temple of Xingluo City. The temple couldn't possibly be a spy to send her here." At this moment, Dugu Yan stepped forward to protect Zhu Zhuqing.

"It's you again, Dugu Yan! Why do you always have to get involved? Can't you just leave me alone?" Hu Liena said with annoyance.

"I'm not leaving! What can you do to me?" Dugu Yan said forcefully.

"Dugu Yan! Don't think that just because you have Guangyu protecting you, we won't dare to do anything to you. We've been wanting to get rid of you for a long time!"

"Come on! Who's afraid of who?"

Dugu Yan is also a tough opponent, not intimidated by the three members of the Golden Generation.

A conflict is about to break out between the two sides.

But then, Guangyu's voice suddenly came from afar: "Hu Liena, Xieyue, Yan, are you three itching for a beating again?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, the three of them shuddered and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Guang Guangyu! He... why is he here?"

Guangyu and Qianrenxue slowly walked towards them.

"Young Master!" Hu Liena and the other two bowed respectfully to Qian Renxue, then looked at Guangyu with apprehension.

"It's been years since I beat up the three of you. Do you want to experience what it's like to be beaten up by me again?"

The three men looked grim: "Guangyu, our targeting of Zhu Zhuqing has nothing to do with you, right?"

Qian Renxue said coldly, "Zhu Zhuqing was recruited into the Spirit Hall by me. How dare you bully my person?"

"What! This!"

"Young Master! We wouldn't dare!" The three of them looked flustered upon hearing this.

"Listen! No matter what Zhu Zhuqing's identity was before, now that she has joined our Spirit Hall, she is one of our people. If you dare to use this matter to humiliate her again, I will hold you accountable! Get out!"

"Let's go! Let's go!"

The three of them slunk away.

Qian Renxue's face regained a smile: "Zhu Zhuqing, from now on, no one among the core disciples of the Papal Palace will dare to bully you. Focus on your cultivation."

"Thank you, Young Master," Zhu Zhuqing said gratefully.

Although it was Guangyu's arrow that forced her to catch Dai Mubai in adultery, kill Dai Mubai's second brother, and then be hunted down by the Empire, she should logically hate Guangyu and Qian Renxue.

But it was that arrow that made her possible, freeing her from her fate and allowing her to leave the cold, aloof family she had always wanted to escape. If it weren't for that arrow, she wouldn't have dared to defy her destiny.

Now, she felt exceptionally free and happy in the Spirit Hall, as if she had a completely new life, a life she could live according to her own wishes.

Dugu Yan said happily, "Young Master Guangyu, since I absorbed the immortal herb you gave me, not only has my soul power increased by several levels, but my cultivation speed also feels much faster!"

"My soul power has now reached level 37!"

At just 14 years old, Dugu Yan possessed a soul power of level 37, surpassing the genius level of Hu Liena and the other two, making her a top genius within the Spirit Hall's forces.

"Good, keep up the good work." Guangyu smiled.

"Yes, yes! I will try my best!" Dugu Yan was full of fighting spirit.

"A magical herb? Do I... do I have a chance to obtain it?" Zhu Zhuqing was very excited upon hearing this; she longed to become stronger and bravely strive for it.

"You?" Guangyu glanced at Zhu Zhuqing.

To be honest, Zhu Zhuqing's innate soul power is only level 7, so she is not really qualified to receive a magical herb as a resource for cultivation. Many of the core disciples are more talented than her.

However, her desire to become stronger and her hardworking persona mean she's not entirely without a chance.

Guangyu asked, "If one day we were to destroy the Star Luo Empire, what would you, as a member of our Spirit Hall, do?"

Zhu Zhuqing was unable to answer for a moment.

"Let's go, Xue'er."

Guangyu left immediately.

He wouldn't just casually use the immortal herb resources to cultivate someone who might turn out to be an ungrateful wretch.

Watching Guangyu's retreating figure, Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, saying, "Wait! If that day ever comes, I will do my best to contribute to the Spirit Hall. I will kill Zhu Zhuyun, but I do not want to slaughter my former Zhu family members."

Guangyu stopped in his tracks. This answer was enough: "Alright, if you can break through to level 29 by the age of 12 and swear eternal loyalty to the Spirit Hall, then come and ask me for it."

After saying that, he continued walking away.

Zhu Zhuqing is the youngest of the Shrek Seven Devils, ranking seventh. She was 11 and a half years old before joining Shrek Academy, and her soul power reached level 27 before she was 12.

If she can cultivate to level 29 and remain loyal to the Spirit Hall, then it's not impossible to give her the Light Feather.

After returning to the main hall.

Guangyu and Qianrenxue began their seclusion to make a final push, focusing all their efforts on increasing their soul power level.

Try to break through as many levels as possible in the remaining nine months.

Time flies!

Nine months later!

Guangyu's soul power reached level 57, and Qianrenxue's soul power also broke through to level 69.

Only half a month remained before their battle against the Serpent Spear Douluo.

At this moment, all seven great deities have gathered.

Qian Daoliu asked, "Guangling, you're closest to Xiaoyu and Xiaoxue. How's their cultivation going? Do they have the strength to rival the Serpent Spear Douluo now?"

Guang Ling laughed and said, "Don't worry, Grand Elder, they are at least 60% confident that they can defeat Serpent Spear Douluo. However, these two children asked me to keep it a secret, so I won't reveal too much, Grand Elder!"

"Oh? So it seems they have more than a 60% chance of success?" Qian Daoliu was slightly surprised, and he immediately gave the order:

"Alright! Pass on my order! Summon all the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall. In half a month, they will witness a battle between them and the Serpent Spear Douluo."

"Huh? Is this battle going to be made public to the higher-ups?"

“That’s right.” Qian Daoliu had his own plans and arrangements.

The news quickly reached Guangyu and Qianrenxue's ears.

"It's an open tournament?"

"And it's only open to high-level officials. What are you planning, Grandpa?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.

(End of this chapter)