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

Chapter 88: Heavy Gifts
Emperor Xueye nodded in satisfaction, a decisive glint in his eyes: "Good! Well said! Ke'er, you have just completed your martial soul evolution and soul power breakthrough. Your top priority is to familiarize yourself with this new power as soon as possible."

"I have decided to grant you exclusive cultivation rights in the Royal Secret Realm. You may cultivate there for three months. The Secret Realm not only has ten times the concentration of soul power as the outside world, but also contains a thousand-year-old jade ginseng, which can help you stabilize your realm and completely master the soul skills of the jade swan."

"Furthermore, I will have the Empire's chief auxiliary soul master, your Uncle Li, personally guide your cultivation."

"Uncle Li is an 82-level support-type Soul Douluo. He has a profound understanding of the use of support-type Soul Skills. With his guidance, you will definitely avoid many detours."

"Thank you, Father!"

Xueke bowed deeply in gratitude.

The Royal Secret Realm is the core cultivation ground of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. Historically, only the heir to the throne could enter it. Now, the Emperor has made an exception for her, which shows how much he values ​​her.

She had long heard of Uncle Li's expertise in auxiliary soul skills, and receiving his guidance was undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity for her.

Emperor Xueye then turned to the chief guard behind him and said, "Issue my decree to announce to the world that Princess Xueke has ascended to the Goddess Ranking, her Martial Soul has evolved into the Emerald Swan, and her Soul Power has broken through to level 30 Soul Venerable! I will reward Princess Xueke with one million Gold Soul Coins, a top-grade Soul Bone, and a hundred kinds of rare medicinal herbs and cultivation resources!"

"At the same time, strengthen the defenses of the palace and the royal secret realm, and dispatch two Soul Douluo elders and five hundred royal guards to protect Her Highness the princess's safety 24 hours a day. No one is allowed to approach the princess's bedroom or cultivation area without my permission!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The head guards acknowledged the order in unison, turned around, and quickly left.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Heavenly Dou Empire's capital city.

The people took to the streets, cheering and waving their flags to celebrate the opportunity that their kind and lovely princess had received. The palace and its surroundings were brightly decorated, with red lanterns adorning the streets and alleys, creating a joyous and festive atmosphere.

Many shops spontaneously launched "Jade Swan Gifts" with unprecedented discounts, bringing the lively atmosphere of the capital city to its peak.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the council hall of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family became heavy.

Emperor Xueye sat with several core ministers and royal elders, discussing the subsequent impact of Xue Ke's inclusion on the list with serious expressions.

"Your Majesty, Princess Xueke's inclusion on the list has certainly boosted the prestige and strength of our Heaven Dou Empire, but it will also inevitably make her a thorn in the side of Spirit City and Star Luo Empire."

The Prime Minister bowed and said with a hint of worry in his voice, "Bibi Dong of Wuhun City is ambitious and has always wanted to unify the continent. Now that two goddess-ranked experts, Liu Erlong and Xue Ke, have emerged in our Heaven Dou Empire, she will certainly not sit idly by and may very well harm Her Highness the Princess."

The Grand Elder nodded and said in a deep voice, "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely right. Princess Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul has such incredible support abilities, especially its purification power, which has a fatal restraining effect on those Soul Masters in the Spirit Hall who rely on evil soul skills."

“Bibi Dong is treacherous and cunning. She will definitely take advantage of the fact that Her Highness’s strength is not yet fully consolidated to eliminate her and prevent future troubles.” “And there’s Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire,” a minister who was originally a military general added. “The Star Luo Empire and our Tian Dou Empire are inherently irreconcilable enemies. Now that Zhu Zhuyun has just evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger and her strength has greatly increased, Dai Tianfeng is at the time when his ambition is expanding.”

"Princess Xueke's inclusion on the list will undoubtedly pose a huge threat to the Star Luo Empire. Dai Tianfeng may join forces with Wuhun City to launch a pincer attack on us, or directly send assassins to kill Her Highness the Princess."

The Third Elder stroked his beard, his tone grave: "What's even more alarming is that the power of the rankings is too mysterious. It can arbitrarily increase soul power and evolve martial souls. There must be an unfathomable force controlling it from behind."

"Princess Xueke has received such great benefits, which may not be a good thing. Perhaps she has already been targeted by that mysterious force. We not only have to deal with the enemies in the open, but also guard against the risks in the shadows."

Emperor Xueye frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, and said in a deep voice, "What you all say makes sense. The taller the tree, the more the wind will blow. Xue Ke's inclusion on the list has brought us opportunities, but it has also come with huge risks."

"We must make thorough preparations as soon as possible to ensure Xueke's safety, while consolidating the foundation of the empire and preparing for any potential crises."

He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes, and continued, "Issue my decree: First, expedite the alliance negotiations with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family."

"The Fourth Prince was dispatched to personally lead a delegation carrying lavish gifts to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan to express the sincerity of the alliance. It was agreed that the two sides would be like lips and teeth, and if one side was attacked, the other side would have to send troops to help."

"Liu Erlong's strength has now skyrocketed to level 77 Soul Saint. With the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan as our ally, we can better contend against Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire."

"Second, closely monitor the movements of Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire. Instruct the spies embedded in Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire to intensify their intelligence gathering efforts, focusing on monitoring the movements of the Spirit Hall elders and the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Guard. If any unusual activity is discovered targeting Princess Xue Ke or the Heaven Dou Empire, report it immediately without the slightest delay!"

"Third, strengthen the defense of the empire's borders."

"Dispatch 100,000 troops to guard the northern and southern borders, send three more Soul Douluo generals to oversee the defenses, and prepare sufficient food and soul tools to be ready for any possible war."

"At the same time, we recalled royal family members and core generals who were training abroad to concentrate our efforts and stabilize the internal situation."

"Fourth, contact the Haotian Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Send envoys with copies of Princess Xue Ke's congratulatory gifts to the two sects to convey the news of Princess Xue Ke's ranking and propose the establishment of the 'Continental Anti-Martial Soul City Alliance'."

"The powerful offensive force of the Haotian Sect, the auxiliary force of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the combined strength of our Heaven Dou Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—the four forces working together are enough to deter any petty villains and prevent Bibi Dong from making any rash moves!"

"Fifth, urge Princess Xueke to familiarize herself with her new power as soon as possible. Have Li Hun Douluo formulate a detailed training plan, focusing on improving the princess's combat and self-defense abilities, especially the application of the purifying power and defensive soul skills of the Emerald Swan Martial Soul, to ensure that she has enough ability to escape when encountering emergencies."

"Everyone," Emperor Xueye's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone heavy and firm, "Xue Ke is not only my daughter, but also the future of my Heavenly Dou Empire."

"Protecting her is protecting the future of the Heaven Dou Empire! From today onwards, the council hall will hold an emergency meeting once a day to report on the movements of all parties and adjust response strategies."

(End of this chapter)