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

Chapter 98 Ziji
The Second Elder said, "Elder, the Heavenly Dou Empire has seen a series of powerful allies emerge, increasing its overall strength, which should be beneficial to our alliance."

"But Huo Wu is not a direct descendant of the royal family, and her stance and future plans are uncertain. Should we consider including Blazing Academy in some form of cooperation framework within our alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire?"

The Third Elder shook his head: "That's not appropriate. Our alliance with the Heaven Dou Royal Family is an equal cooperation between two major powers. Although Blazing Fire Academy is strong, it is, after all, just an academy under the Empire. If we single it out, it might displease the Royal Family and make us seem too opportunistic. In my opinion, we only need to maintain a good relationship with the Heaven Dou Royal Family."

"As for Huo Wu, we can make some indirect contact and get to know her through Liu Erlong. Erlong is also a top-level fire attribute expert, so she might have something in common with Huo Wu."

Yu Luomian nodded: "The Third Elder is right. The focus of the alliance still lies with the Heavenly Dou Royal Family."

"Huo Wu's rise will make the high-end combat power of the Heaven Dou Empire even more dazzling in the short term, attracting more firepower, especially from Wuhun City. For our family, the pressure may actually be relatively reduced."

"Tell the people negotiating with the Heavenly Dou Empire that the terms can be flexible, but the core interests must be guaranteed."

"At the same time, let Erlong cultivate diligently and master the power of level 77 as soon as possible. In this era, one's own strength is the greatest guarantee."

Outside a cultivation wind tunnel at Shenfeng Academy.

A lithe figure in cyan stopped cultivating, looked up at the sky, and stared at the fading flame ranking list. A complex expression appeared on his handsome face, a mixture of relief, admiration, and a hint of pressure and an even more intense fighting spirit.

It was Feng Xiaotian, the number one young talent at Shenfeng Academy, who had always held special feelings for Huo Wu.

"Fire Dance... Congratulations."

Feng Xiaotian muttered to himself, the wind blade he had gathered in his hand quietly dissipating, "Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix, the nascent form of a domain... You have indeed surpassed everyone else."

He clenched his fists, his eyes burning with renewed fighting spirit: "However, I, Feng Xiaotian, will not fall behind! The Gale Two-Headed Wolf is not necessarily inferior to the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix! One day, I will stand before you in a position worthy of yours!"

He turned around and resolutely walked deeper into the wind tunnel, where there were even more violent gales, more difficult challenges, and his determination to become stronger.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Haotian School.

These two major and three powerful factions also paid close attention to Huo Wu's inclusion on the list.

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi discussed matters with Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.

"The emergence of Huo Wu... a top-tier genius support with extremely strong offensive capabilities is both a challenge and a reminder to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's positioning as a support sect."

Ning Fengzhi's gentle and refined face showed deep thought. "Rongrong's cultivation must be accelerated."

"Furthermore, we will strengthen ties with the Heaven Dou Royal Family, express our congratulations to Princess Xue Ke and Miss Huo Wu, and at the same time..."

"We can privately contact Blazing Fire Academy to see if there's any possibility of cooperation in the research and development of fire-attribute materials and soul tools. It's always better to have one more friend than one more potential competitor."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood with his sword in his arms and said calmly, "This woman's sharpness is too exposed and needs to be tempered. However, her flames do have the potential to spread like wildfire."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong chuckled: "Old Chen, are you taking a liking to talent? Too bad, he's not cut out for swordsmanship." Inside the Haotian Sect, Tang Xiao and the elders' attitudes were relatively detached, but also more solemn.

“Another unparalleled genius… This list is becoming increasingly powerful in stirring up trouble.” Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, “Huo Wu’s rise may accelerate the changes in the situation on the continent. Although our seclusion and isolation can ensure temporary peace, it is by no means a long-term solution.”

"Pass down the order: the training missions for the younger generation of the sect can be appropriately linked to some 'reliable' missions within the Heaven Dou Empire, especially those involving border reconnaissance and the extermination of fallen soul masters. Let the young people go out and broaden their horizons, and also gather intelligence from the outside world. But they must be kept secret and the sect's location must not be revealed."

The Grand Elder sighed, "A storm is brewing. I only hope that in this chaotic world, our Haotian Sect can find a glimmer of hope for revival."

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

Huo Wu sat cross-legged beside the boiling lava pool, surrounded by crimson-gold flames. The phantom of the Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix appeared and disappeared behind her. She carefully contained the power of the Burning Heaven Domain within three feet of her body, constantly refining and familiarizing herself with it.

Her face still carried that innate pride, but deep in her eyes was a depth and solemnity she had never seen before.

The surge in power brought not only joy, but also a heavy responsibility and gazes from all directions, each with its own meaning.

"Domain... Soul King... Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix..." Huo Wu murmured in her heart, the flames in her palm changing into various shapes, from a raging fire dragon to a nimble fire sparrow, her control was exquisite.

"Not enough... This is far from enough! I must become stronger, strong enough to control my own destiny, strong enough to let my flames illuminate everything I want to illuminate!"

She remembered her father and the dean's instructions, the possible attitude of the Heaven Dou royal family, the covetous forces on the continent, and even more so, the figure she had always regarded as her goal, now seemingly closer yet also further away—Liu Erlong, who also possessed a top-tier fire attribute martial soul and was now a level 77 Soul Saint.

"Senior Liu Erlong..." Huo Wu's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

"One day, I will challenge you to a duel, displaying the true power of a phoenix from the heavens!"

Flames burned silently in the secret realm, accumulating the power to shatter the heavens and split the earth.

Meanwhile, the undercurrents on the mainland began to surge and collide even more violently with the birth of this newly appointed "Blazing Princess".

Ranked sixteenth on the Goddess List, Huo Wu, like a blazing spark thrown into the torrent of destiny, has ignited a new chapter. Various forces are beginning a new round of scheming, plotting, courting, and defense around this proud, fiery girl.

Following Liu Erlong and Xue Ke, the situation on the mainland has become even more unpredictable with the sudden emergence of Huo Wu. An even greater storm is slowly brewing in the silence...

Above the sky, the afterglow of Huo Wu's crimson-gold flames had not yet dissipated, and that scorching and proud aura still pulsed in the senses of soul masters all over the continent.

The astonishment of the "Blazing Princess," the speculation about the future of the Blazing Academy, and the discussions about the fate of the Heavenly Dou Empire continue to ferment.

However, just as the clamor of the human world reached its peak, a deep, muffled dragon's roar, seemingly from the deepest abyss, suddenly resounded from the depths of the sky!

"roar--!!!"!
(End of this chapter)