Douluo Continent: A Review of the Top Ten Martial Souls, Qian Renxue Breaks Through Defenses

Chapter 104 Core
Without a deafening roar, a smooth, half-foot-deep cut was left on the surface of the boulder. Then, the entire boulder silently slid down along the cut and collapsed with a crash.

"Such powerful cutting ability and stealth..." Hu Liena's eyes gleamed with admiration.

She then tried to control three clones simultaneously to coordinate attacks. The three clones moved in perfect harmony, as if they had independent consciousness but were completely under her control.

"Within this domain, I am the master. Combined with the penetrating and suggestive abilities of the Bewitching Fox Eyes..."

Hu Liena slowly clenched her fist, her pink-gold eyes gleaming with unprecedented confidence and ambition.

"Teacher... Nana, I won't let you down."

Just as she was getting used to her new power, a majestic and familiar voice rang out directly in her mind:
【Nana, come to the Papal Palace.】

It's Bibi Dong.

Hu Liena's expression turned solemn. She immediately withdrew her domain and clones, and the nine fox tail phantoms slowly returned to her body. Only her eyes, which had turned into pink-gold vertical pupils, could not return to their original state for the time being.

She tidied her appearance, then darted away towards the Papal Palace.

She knew that her being on the list would cause quite a stir. And her teacher would surely have important instructions.
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The reactions from all sides on the mainland have been intense.

Tiandou Empire, Imperial Palace.

Emperor Xueye's face was ashen, and he gripped the intelligence scroll tightly in his hand until his knuckles turned white.

"Hu Liena... the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall... and of all times, she's on the list..."

His voice was hoarse, filled with barely suppressed anger and deep worry.

"Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox... Asura Phantom Domain... Bewitching Fox Eyes... Well, what a Spirit Hall! Do they think their claws aren't sharp enough already?!"

The Prime Minister said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, Hu Liena's rewards are almost entirely aimed at manipulation, infiltration, intelligence gathering, and battlefield control... This is practically tailor-made for the Spirit Hall's expansionist ambitions!"

"Especially those bewitching fox eyes, if she were to personally infiltrate the upper echelons of our Heavenly Dou..."

"Shut up!" Emperor Xueye roared, his chest heaving violently.

How could he not know?
The Spirit Hall has always coveted the two great empires, but due to various checks and balances and the inherent strength of the two great empires, it has not yet completely broken off relations.

Now that Hu Liena has acquired such abilities, the Spirit Hall's capabilities in intelligence warfare, psychological warfare, and even decapitation strikes will experience a qualitative leap!
Even more terrifying is that Hu Liena is Bibi Dong's personal disciple and one of the future heirs to the Pope! Her advancement is almost equivalent to that of the future leader of the Spirit Hall!
"Send the order!" Emperor Xueye forced himself to calm down.

"Within and outside the palace, all guards, maids, and officials will undergo a 'loyalty test' led by a Spiritual Soul Saint within three days! Those suspected will be isolated and investigated!"

"Within Heaven Dou City, increase patrols and activate all anti-stealth and anti-reconnaissance soul guidance devices! Report any suspicious mental energy fluctuations immediately!"

"The terms of the alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can be further waived! Tell Sect Leader Ning and Clan Chief Yu that the Empire's sincerity is boundless!"

"We need their strength, but even more so, we need their wisdom to deal with this...invisible threat!"

Star Luo Empire, Dai Tianfeng's Study.

Dai Tianfeng's expression was even more gloomy than that of Emperor Xueye.

The relationship between the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall is far more tense than that between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.

The Star Luo royal family, the Dai family, and the Zhu family have been linked by marriage for generations, forming the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Technique, which was originally a trump card to counter the top combat power of the Spirit Hall.

However, Hu Liena's "bewitching fox eyes" and domain-level charm may undermine the stability of this marriage from within!
"Where is Zhu Zhuyun now?" Dai Tianfeng asked in a deep voice. The Imperial Guard Commander immediately replied, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is currently in seclusion in the secret realm of the Netherworld Cat Clan, attempting to break through to the Soul Emperor realm."

"Send more manpower—no, dispatch two Soul Douluos trained by the royal family whose martial souls are resistant to mental influences—to 'protect' them! Remember, protect them, not monitor them!"

"The attitude must be respectful, but the safety and... mental clarity of the Crown Princess must be ensured."

Dai Tianfeng's tone was chilling, "Furthermore, send a message to Davis, instructing him to end his border patrol and return to the capital immediately! He should minimize going out in the near future, and especially avoid contact with any 'envoys' or 'friends' who may be from the Spirit Hall!"

"Also, secretly investigate all families and chambers of commerce in the capital that have business dealings or personnel exchanges with the Spirit Hall, especially those families with outstanding young men of marriageable age... Hu Liena's charm is most effective against young people."

Qibao Glazed Sect.

Ning Fengzhi sighed and rubbed his temples.

"The Spirit Hall... as expected, they were the first to make the list. And with such a troublesome reward."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin, holding the Seven Kill Sword, said coldly, "Bewitching Fox Eyes, see through illusions and disguises... Feng Zhi, our disguise and concealment plan may need to be adjusted."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong was even more direct: "Should we find an opportunity to get rid of this little fox..."

He made a gesture of wiping his neck.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "No. Not to mention that she is now in the core of Wuhun City and her guards must be extremely strong. Just the fact that she has just been listed and is under the spotlight, if something happens to her now, Wuhun Hall will definitely go crazy and the continent will immediately be in chaos."

"Moreover... the entities behind this list may not be happy to see those listed being easily eliminated."

Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family.

Yu Luomian solemnly summoned the clan elders.

"The Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall is on the list, and the ability she obtained is specializing in control and infiltration... My Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family members are upright in nature, and mental strength is not their strength, making them very vulnerable to this kind of ability."

"Order: All core members of the clan shall begin to cultivate the 'Concentration Technique' immediately, for no less than two hours each day."

"All disciples going out for training must travel in groups of three or more, and the group must have at least one member whose martial soul has mental resistance or who has a soul skill of insight."

"The conditions for an alliance with the Heavenly Dou Royal Family can be lowered by another 10%. Also... try to contact the Clear Sky Sect and express goodwill. Although what happened back then... the situation on the continent has changed dramatically now, and having another ally is always a good thing."

Haotian Sect, Secret Chamber.

Tang Xiao and the five elders faced each other in silence.

"Strengthen the 'Calm Mind and Tranquil Spirit' rune array in the sect's protective formation. When sending disciples out of the mountains, prioritize those with strong willpower and martial spirits resistant to charm."

"Also... keep an eye out for news about a young man named Tang San. If he encounters difficulties, you can provide appropriate assistance without revealing your sect."

Blazing Fire Academy, the Secret Realm of Melting Earth Fire.

Huo Wu sat cross-legged by the lava pool, surrounded by faint crimson-gold flames.

She looked at Hu Liena's information on the screen, a fierce competitive glint flashing in her fiery eyes.

A smug smile curved her lips.

(End of this chapter)