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

Chapter 80 The Netherworld White Tiger, the Star Luo Empire's Fear
"Level 45 directly jumps five levels, reaching level 50 Soul King! But that's not the scariest part; what's truly terrifying is the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul itself!"

"The awakening of the Netherworld White Tiger as her single martial soul means that she can unleash the power of this martial soul without relying on a partner. Her speed, strength, defense, and attack are all top-notch, and she also has the corrosive properties of the Netherworld and the domineering pressure of the White Tiger. At level 50, she may be able to stand up to an ordinary Soul Emperor!"

"The Star Luo Empire is about to rise! With this Netherworld White Tiger, plus the original royal power, the Heaven Dou Empire is likely to be overwhelmed!"

Amidst gasps of astonishment from all sides of the continent, the imperial city of the Star Luo Empire was already gripped by an unprecedented upheaval.

Inside the Crown Prince's palace, Zhu Zhuyun was adjusting her clothes in front of a bronze mirror. She wore a dark red palace dress that accentuated her fiery and slender figure, and her eyes held an innate coldness and decisiveness.

As the daughter of the Duke of Youming and the fiancée of Star Luo Crown Prince Davis, she has stood at the pinnacle of power since childhood. Her level 45 soul power is already outstanding among her generation. However, she knows that in the power game of the Star Luo Empire, strength is the most solid bargaining chip.

Just now, when Yue Guan was on the list, she was secretly sneering at the absurdity of the list.

But when the golden light from the sky shone on her face and she saw the lines of information that belonged to her, Zhu Zhuyun's pupils suddenly contracted, and the hairpin in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

"Me? Ranked eighteenth on the Goddess List? My Martial Soul has evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger?"

Before she finished speaking, an indescribable, immense energy descended from the sky, surging into her limbs and bones like a golden waterfall.

This energy was gentle yet domineering, flowing rapidly along her meridians. Wherever it passed, the previously stagnant soul power instantly boiled over.

Zhu Zhuyun subconsciously released her martial spirit, and the black phantom of the Netherworld Cat appeared behind her, with sharp teeth and claws and piercing eyes.

But the next moment, the phantom trembled violently under the onslaught of golden energy, letting out a sharp roar.

The black fur began to fall out, replaced by silver and white tiger stripes, and the petite body swelled at a visible rate.

His limbs became thick and powerful, a ferocious black "king" totem appeared on his forehead, and his originally lively cat eyes transformed into deep tiger eyes, carrying an aura of dominance over the world.

The Netherworld Cat is transforming into the Netherworld White Tiger!

"Roar--!"

A deafening tiger's roar erupted from the Crown Prince's Palace, piercing the roof and echoing throughout the entire imperial city.

The tiger's roar contained both the domineering power of a white tiger and the eerie chill of the underworld. The two auras intertwined to create a chilling pressure.

Soul Masters inside and outside the imperial city all looked up, their faces filled with shock and awe.

At the same time, Zhu Zhuyun's soul power was also soaring wildly.

45级的瓶颈如同纸糊一般被轻易冲破，46级、47级、48级、49级、50级！
When her soul power finally stabilized at the level 50 Soul King realm, an even more powerful aura spread from her body, causing the pillars of the Crown Prince's Palace to tremble slightly under this pressure.

Zhu Zhuyun slowly opened her eyes, a scarlet light flashing in her tiger-like pupils. She could clearly feel the surging power within her body.

With a wave of his hand, a white tiger claw phantom imbued with a chilling aura condensed, its tip gleaming with cold light. With a mere casual swing, it carved a black energy crack in the air.

"This is indeed the power of the Netherworld White Tiger..."

Zhu Zhuyun murmured to herself, her tone filled with an unbelievable, ecstatic joy.

She could feel that her speed was several times faster than before, her strength had increased more than tenfold, and her soul power had become more refined and abundant, and its circulation was smoother.

This transformative change almost made her want to roar to the heavens.

However, just as Zhu Zhuyun was immersed in the joy of her sudden increase in strength, Emperor Dai Tianfeng of Xingluo had an unusually complicated expression in the council hall deep inside the palace.

Dai Tianfeng was nearly sixty years old, with a dignified face. Although his temples were streaked with gray, his tiger-like eyes remained sharp as an eagle's, revealing the depth and shrewdness of someone who had held a high position for many years. As the supreme ruler of the Star Luo Empire, he had spent his life balancing various forces and consolidating imperial power, knowing full well that there were no permanent friends in the arena of power, only permanent interests.

Upon seeing the list of information on the sky, Dai Tianfeng was overjoyed and slammed his hand on the table, standing up abruptly.

"Excellent! What a magnificent Netherworld White Tiger! May Heaven bless my Xingluo!"

The prime minister and several senior officials beside him echoed his sentiments, their faces beaming with joy.

"Your Majesty is wise. Crown Princess Zhu has been favored by the list, and her martial spirit has evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger. This is truly a blessing for our empire!"

"With such a powerful figure in charge, the Star Luo Empire's influence on the continent will surely increase in the future!"

Duke Youming, Zhu Zhuyun's father, was beaming and bowed deeply.

"Your Majesty, my daughter's achievements today are entirely due to Your Majesty's guidance and the glory of the Empire. From now on, I will dedicate myself to the Star Luo Empire until my dying breath!"

Dai Tianfeng waved his hand, but the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of seriousness that was barely perceptible.

He walked slowly to the outside of the hall, gazing at the soaring white tiger's imposing aura in the direction of the Crown Prince's palace, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

There was joy, there was reliance, but more than anything, there was deep-seated suspicion.

"The Netherworld White Tiger..."

Dai Tianfeng murmured softly, his tone carrying a hint of profound meaning.

“Since ancient times, this has been the inherited martial spirit of the royal family, but now it has fallen into the hands of the Zhu family’s daughter.”

"That old fox, Duke Youming, is probably going to take this opportunity to further expand the power of the Youming family."

The commander of the Imperial Guards beside him, who was also Dai Tianfeng's most trusted confidant, whispered.

"Your Majesty, Princess Consort Zhu is, after all, His Highness the Crown Prince's fiancée. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, she will become the Empress. Isn't her power the power of the royal family?"

"hehe."

Dai Tianfeng sneered, his eyes sharp. "Crown Prince? Davis is impatient and lacks strategy. He may not be able to completely control this 'White Tiger'."

"I've watched Zhu Zhuyun grow up. She's exceptionally talented, decisive, and even a bit ruthless. She's definitely not the kind of person who would willingly be subservient to others."

"Now that she has the Netherworld White Tiger as her trump card and her soul power has reached level 50 Soul King, even Davis may not be able to subdue her in the future."

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, the Youming family is a top-tier family in the Star Luo Empire, wielding considerable military power and possessing deeply entrenched influence."

"Now that Zhu Zhuyun's strength has increased dramatically, the prestige of the Youming family will surely reach its peak. At that time, will they develop ulterior motives?"

"Don't you think that Davis is not good enough for their daughter, or even that the throne of the Star Luo Empire should be given to someone else?"

The commander of the Imperial Guards felt a chill run down his spine and quickly replied.

"Your Majesty is wise and far-sighted. So what should we do now? Should we...?"

(End of this chapter)