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

Chapter 28 The Twelve-Year-Old Soul Emperor, the Terror of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger

Davis sneered, "The time isn't right now, but we can use someone else to do our dirty work."

He leaned closer to Zhu Zhuyun and whispered, "I will speak to my father and suggest that Zhu Zhuqing be recalled to the Star Luo Empire. If she returns, she will be placed under the control of the royal family."

“If she doesn’t return, she will be accused of ‘betraying the empire.’ At that point, even if Tianxing Academy wants to protect her, it will have no legitimate reason to do so.”

He paused, then added, "In addition, you should immediately contact the most loyal members of the family and spread rumors that Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul is an 'evil and strange species' that will backfire on the continent, making her the target of everyone's hatred."

A sinister glint flashed in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes, and she nodded vigorously.

"Fine! I'll ruin her reputation and show her that she'll never be as good as me!"

However, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun, those two fools, would never know that Li Tianyi, who usually appears amiable, is actually extremely protective of his own.

If these two dare to make any move, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy the Star Luo Empire and replace them with someone else.

How dare a mere force that doesn't even have a Title Douluo dare to plot against his disciple?
The Ghost Duke's Mansion.

Zhu Zhuqing's father, the Duke of Youming, looked at the list of successful candidates, his face filled with ecstasy and pride.

"My daughter has lived up to my expectations!"

But then worry flashed in his eyes. Since Zhu Zhuqing left home six years ago, his youngest daughter had never returned.

"A tall tree catches the wind, and her future path will not be peaceful."

He immediately ordered: "Close the gates of the mansion tightly and strengthen security. No one is allowed to discuss the young lady at will. At the same time, send someone on horseback to find a way to contact Tianxing Academy, inform her of the situation in the mansion, and tell her to be careful."

Although the token left by Li Tianyi could sense Zhu Zhuqing's safety, it could not directly pinpoint the location of Tianxing Academy, so they could only search around based on clues.

Heavenly Dou Royal Family
Inside the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xueye sat on the dragon throne, his gaze fixed solemnly on the golden list in the sky. His imperial majesty remained undiminished, yet he could not conceal the shock in his eyes.

The ministers below whispered among themselves, their expressions varied.

"Surpassing the God-King level Martial Soul! Six ultimate attributes!"

Emperor Xueye spoke slowly, his voice tinged with a hint of regret.

"Tianxing Academy has such a strong foundation, producing figures like Yun Ming and Zhu Zhuqing one after another, not to mention the other people on the list. The landscape of the continent is likely to be completely rewritten."

A minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Zhuqing and the Netherworld Cat are most likely from the Ghost Duke's Mansion of the Star Luo Empire."

"With such strength now, the Star Luo Empire is like a tiger with wings, which is definitely not a good thing for our Heaven Dou Empire."

Emperor Xueye nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"Xingluo and Tiandou have always been irreconcilable enemies. Now that they have such a powerful figure, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom."

He looked at Prince Xuexing beside him and said in a dignified tone, "Immediately prepare the most precious soul tools and rare minerals, and form an envoy to search for the whereabouts of Tianxing Academy."

"I'm not trying to win over Zhu Zhuqing. People from Xingluo might not be able to work for me. But I need to establish contact with Tianxing Academy, find out their stance and background. If we can reach a non-aggression pact, that would be great."

"Ideally, we could also send some people in there to learn."

“In addition,” Emperor Xueye added.

"Order all legions to strengthen their vigilance and enhance border defenses. At the same time, urge domestic Soul Master forces to accelerate their cultivation. With the blessing of the Golden List, this is a good opportunity to improve their strength."

On the official road, inside a luxurious carriage, Qian Renxue had just barely recovered from the shock of Yun Ming's ascension to godhood when the news of her ranking third on the Golden List struck her like a thunderbolt. She abruptly looked up, her gaze fixed on the golden divine runes in the sky outside the window, her face ashen, and the angelic sword between her brows trembled violently, emitting a sharp buzzing sound.

It was a deep-seated awe and fear, even more so than when facing Yun Ming.

"Zhu Zhuqing... surpasses the God-King level Martial Soul? Six ultimate attributes, even encompassing space and time?"

Qian Renxue's voice trembled uncontrollably, her fingertips were icy cold, almost digging into her palms.

"As the reincarnation of an angel god, I have read through the ancient books of the divine realm, yet I have never seen such a heaven-defying martial spirit!"

In her previous life, she created her own divine position and was already a chosen one of heaven. However, Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul actually surpassed the level of a god-king from the root, which completely overturned her understanding of martial souls and power.

Golden Crocodile Douluo sat to the side, his expression equally solemn, and said in a deep voice.

"Xue'er, the appearance of Zhu Zhuqing is more troublesome than Yun Ming. Although Yun Ming is a God King, he needs to steadily cultivate and consolidate his divine position."

"Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul already surpasses the God King level. With the Golden List reward, her soul power increases by ten levels, her soul rings increase by forty thousand years, and the side effects of the secret technique are eliminated. Her growth rate will probably far exceed our imagination."

Qian Renxue slowly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the cold hostility in her eyes had faded, replaced by a deep and thoughtful seriousness.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, our plan needs to be adjusted again."

She looked out the window, her gaze sharp yet discerning. “Tianxing Academy can no longer be allowed to continue, but a direct confrontation is not a good strategy. If we can utilize the extraordinary talents of Zhu Zhuqing and Yun Ming, it will be much easier to restore the glory of the Angel God and avenge the Asura God.”

"Even if we can't, we absolutely must not let them side with Xingluo or Tiandou."

"But the whereabouts of Tianxing Academy are a mystery, and its strength is unfathomable. We know nothing about Zhu Zhuqing, not even her temperament or needs. How can we win her over?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's tone carried a hint of doubt.

"Precisely because their whereabouts are difficult to find, their background is unknown, and they are likely to be feared and suppressed by Xingluo, this is our opportunity."

Qian Renxue nodded, a decisive glint in her eyes. "So we can't fight head-on. We need to use their strength against them, and more importantly, we need to win them over."

She looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo and said slowly, "The Star Luo Empire's royal family and the Ghost Duke's Mansion are bound to have developed a rift now, so we will secretly fan the flames and amplify their conflict."

"Let Xingluo's coercion and slanderous rumors become the 'opportunity' for us to extend an olive branch."

She paused, then added, "At the same time, we're rapidly deploying manpower to gather intelligence on Tianxing Academy and to dig deep into all of Zhu Zhuqing's information."

“We will not let go of her background, her concerns, her taboos, or even a single rumor.”

"Unclear about her demands, we prepared sufficiently tempting offers: unlimited cultivation resources, protection from the Star Luo shackles, and even a promise to help her reach the top of the continent in the future."

"Once we understand her weaknesses and desires, we can then make a precise move, approaching her with a 'timely help' attitude, which is far more effective than rashly trying to win her over."

A hint of approval flashed in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes: "Xue'er is absolutely right. Winning them over is far more prudent than suppressing them. If we can bring such a powerful figure under our command, our Angel Clan will be even more formidable!"

"Bring them under our control? The best outcome would be to interact with Yun Ming and Zhu Zhuqing as equals; bringing them under our control is absolutely impossible."

Qian Renxue looked towards the gold list again, her eyes filled with complex emotions: fear, expectation, and a hint of determination.

In this era, formidable enemies are also opportunities. Even if one knows nothing about them, as long as one seizes the fleeting moment, one can turn the most powerful opponent into an asset, and only then can she truly stand at the pinnacle of the continent.

(End of this chapter)