Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

He'd had enough. He'd had enough of this life of constant anxiety and having to watch his step. He'd had enough of Davis's haughty demeanor, as if he could decide his life or death at any moment.

He has to leave. He must leave.

The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament is the best cover.

All eyes will be drawn to Spirit City, to those genius spirit masters and powerful teams. Who will care about him, the seemingly disgraced third prince of the Star Luo royal family?

Then he can leave quietly and head straight for Heaven Dou City to find His Majesty Gedo.

Thinking of Ge Duo, Dai Mubai's heart raced. That mysterious and powerful woman was his only hope at the moment.

Since she chose to invest in him and give him those precious elixirs, it meant she believed in his potential. If he went to her for help, she would definitely accept him.

Once he reaches Heaven Dou City and receives Her Majesty Godot's protection, he can escape Davis's shadow and cultivate in peace. With Godot's elixirs and his own talent, his strength will undoubtedly increase rapidly. At that time…

A ruthless glint flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.

He will definitely come back then and pay back everything Davis has done to him, with interest, at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition!

He wanted to watch Davis fall from the clouds, to make him taste the humiliation and despair!

The turmoil within him made him abruptly stand up and pace back and forth in the room. He needed a plan, a meticulous plan, to ensure his smooth departure from Xingluo City.

During the competition, when the teams set off, the attention of the city's defenses and various forces will be diverted, which is the opportune moment.

He needed to find a suitable reason to temporarily leave the group or create an alibi. Perhaps he could use the excuse that he had reached a crucial point in his training and needed to meditate alone, or fabricate a mission…

The route must be well planned; official roads cannot be used, as they are easily tracked.

He needed to choose some secluded paths that led towards the Heavenly Dou Empire. Over the years, by disguising himself as a playboy, he had made acquaintances with all sorts of people, and perhaps he could find a reliable person among them who could offer assistance.

There are also funds and supplies. He must prepare enough travel expenses and training resources in advance, without arousing anyone's suspicion.

As thoughts flashed through his mind, Dai Mubai's eyes grew brighter and colder.

This time, he cannot afford to fail again.

……

Meanwhile, the first team of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, which had been touring the entire continent for a long time to fight souls, returned to Heavenly Dou City once again.

The long hours of continuous travel and high-intensity combat have brought about a dramatic change in the team's temperament.

The boys and girls who were once somewhat naive have now shed their immaturity, their brows now bearing the marks of time and experience, and their bodies radiating the subtle energy fluctuations of powerful beings.

Especially under Lin Wan's leadership, they almost swept through all the teams of the same level in the Great Soul Arena along the way, and were never defeated.

This brilliant record not only honed their teamwork but also forged their unparalleled confidence.

The carriage rolled across the smooth stone-paved road of Tiandou City and finally stopped outside the grand gate of the Royal Academy.

The teacher in charge, Zhao An, was the first to jump off the carriage. Looking at the familiar college buildings in front of him, he could not hide the fatigue from the long journey.

"Alright, everyone go back and rest for a few days." Zhao An turned around and said to the team members who were getting off the bus one after another, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Thank you for your hard work during this time. The college has seen your growth."

Upon hearing this, the team members all showed relieved smiles, looking at each other and sensing the powerful aura that had settled down around them.

Lin Wan was the last one to get off the bus.

He had grown considerably taller than when he left, and although he was still somewhat thin, he naturally exuded a sense of oppressive power.

His face was expressionless, but a faint trace of emotion flickered in his sea-blue eyes as they swept across the academy gates.

They're finally back.

The battles of the past year have not only honed my soul skills, but also transformed my mindset.

His soul power also reached level 50 during his travels. More importantly, he also gained a huge amount of reputation points through the system.

“Lin Wan.” Zhao An looked at him, his tone filled with undisguised admiration, and even a hint of awe.

A level 50 student at the age of 15? What does that even mean? He simply couldn't imagine it.

"Go back and get some rest. The competition is just around the corner. Although we got a guaranteed spot and can go directly into the finals, the opponents will only be stronger."

Lin Wan nodded in response.

In the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, both the Heavenly Dou and the Star Luo Empire have one spot guaranteed to advance to the finals.

As for the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, this spot naturally went to the Heavenly Dou Royal Team One, where Lin Wan was.

This is both an honor and a pressure.

This means they don't need to participate in the preliminaries and qualifying rounds; they can go directly to Wuhun City to compete for the final championship against the top young soul masters across the continent.

But it also means that they lost the opportunity to work together as a team and observe potential opponents in the early stages of the competition.

"I know." Lin Wan's voice was flat, revealing no emotion.

Looking at his composure, which was far beyond his years, Zhao An felt his last worry disappear.

With this monster around, Team Tiandou is destined to create a huge stir on the stage of the mainland finals.

Chapter 188 Arranged Marriage and Taboos

"Everyone, you can leave now. We'll let the college know the exact time for us to meet up." Zhao An waved his hand.

The team members dispersed, and the atmosphere was lively.

Yu Tianqing walked to Lin Wan's side. He was now even taller and stronger, and he had reached the Soul Master level. He patted Lin Wan's shoulder hard and laughed, "Two years have passed, and you're finally back! You're becoming more and more unpredictable."

He could sense the unfathomable aura emanating from Lin Wan, and could only admire her.

Ning Zetian also looked over, his demeanor becoming increasingly composed, his soul power also reaching the Soul Master level. He nodded slightly: "It's good that you're back."

Lin Wan looked at her two teammates and gave a faint smile: "Okay, I'll head back now."

Watching Lin Wan's departing figure, Ning Zetian murmured, "Level 50... How did he cultivate to that level?"

Yu Tianqing grinned: "Don't compare yourself to him, this guy isn't even human. Just let him hold the line during the competition."

Ning Zetian shook his head helplessly, watching Lin Wan's departing figure, unable to describe the feeling in his heart.

Having such a teammate provides a great sense of security, but also brings immense pressure.

……

The news that Lin Wan had broken through to level 50 and become a fifteen-year-old Soul King swept through the upper echelons of Heaven Dou City like a hurricane without warning.

Upon hearing this news, the first reaction of almost all forces was disbelief, followed by indescribable shock, and then a heavy atmosphere and calculation that quickly spread.

The Soul King at the age of fifteen.

These six words felt incredibly heavy, pressing down on everyone's hearts. This was beyond the realm of genius; it was a prodigy, a monster, a miracle never before seen in the history of Douluo Continent.

This means that as long as Lin Wan doesn't die prematurely, he is destined to stand at the pinnacle of the mainland in the future, becoming an unparalleled Douluo whose every stomp can shake the four directions.

Inside the Imperial Study of the Heavenly Beacon Palace.

On a snowy night, the Emperor dismissed all his attendants and sat alone behind his large desk.

He held a detailed report about Lin Wan in his hand, which clearly recorded Lin Wan's age, martial spirit, and astonishing level of soul power.

He read quickly, but every word struck his heart like a hammer.

The bright sunshine outside the window illuminated his face, which showed signs of age but remained dignified.

But his inner self was far from as calm as he appeared.

"A fifteen-year-old Soul King..." Emperor Xueye repeated these words in a low voice, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop, making a soft, clear sound that was particularly distinct in the quiet study.

He already knew that Lin Wan was exceptionally talented, was Eva's nephew, and was the most dazzling new star of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in recent years.

But he never expected that the boy's growth rate would be so terrifying.

What does this mean?

Emperor Xueye understood better than anyone else. This meant that for the next few decades, even centuries, the Heavenly Dou Empire would possess a ruler capable of suppressing all other nations.

However, this also means a huge degree of uncertainty.

Lin Wan, his surname is Lin, not Xue. He is merely Queen Eva's nephew and has no direct blood relation to the Tiandou royal family.

Such talent and potential, if not firmly bound to the chariot of the Heavenly Struggle Royal Family, would be a great misfortune for the royal family. It might even become a hidden danger that shakes the foundation of the nation.

Emperor Xueye frowned deeply and fell into a long period of contemplation.

We must win him over completely, at any cost.

In the past, he had never considered making Shirayuki the crown prince.

How can a woman inherit the throne and govern such a vast empire?

No matter how gifted she was, in Emperor Xueye's deeply ingrained belief, the throne ultimately belonged to a man.

But at this moment, seeing Lin Wan's name in the report, Emperor Xueye's thoughts wavered for the first time.

Bai Xue… is his daughter, with royal blood flowing through her veins. She is exceptionally talented and beautiful, and more importantly, she is close in age to Lin Wan, and their relationship seems to be quite good…

What if... what if Shirayuki were made Crown Princess?

Once this thought arose, it grew wildly in the heart of the Snow Night Emperor like weeds.

He designated Bai Xue as his heir and then betrothed her to Lin Wan.

Then Lin Wan became the consort of the Heavenly Dou Empire, one of the future emperors.

His offspring will inherit both the royal bloodline and Lin Wan's bloodline, and their natural talents are self-evident.

This will not only completely bind Lin Wan, the future peerless warrior, to the royal family, but also greatly improve the talents of the royal descendants.

This is simply killing two birds with one stone, a flawless lie.

Emperor Xueye's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his breathing became slightly more rapid.

He seemed to already see the Tiandou royal family becoming even more glorious and powerful in the future because of this perfect couple.

As for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, a complex look flashed in Emperor Xue Ye's eyes.

His son was exceptionally capable, composed, and managed the affairs of the empire with great efficiency, which always pleased him.

But ultimately, his natural talent was too poor, and compared to the enormous benefits that Lin Wan and Bai Xue could bring, an excellent prince seemed to be worth sacrificing.

For the sake of the empire's future, some adjustments are necessary.

The Emperor slowly leaned back in his chair, a hint of coldness and decisiveness unique to emperors flashing in his eyes.

He needs to plan carefully how to smoothly advance this matter. Changing the heir apparent is a major event and cannot be rushed, but some groundwork can begin now.

……

Prince's Mansion, study.

Qian Renxue, or rather, Qian Renxue disguised as Xue Qinghe, dismissed those around her and sat alone at her desk.

She had just finished a day of administrative work, and her face showed some fatigue—the kind of fatigue that belonged to Xue Qinghe.

But when Qian Renxue opened the secret letter from the Spirit Hall, delivered through a clandestine channel, the gentleness and composure that belonged to the Crown Prince vanished instantly in her eyes, leaving only a cold sharpness.

The letter was written by Bibi Dong herself.

The content is very simple, with only one core element—Lin Wan.

In the letter, Bibi Dong directly inquired about the relationship between this suddenly appearing fifteen-year-old Soul King and them.

Are they friends, enemies, or completely unrelated?

Between the lines, there is an undisguised murderous intent.

In her letter, Bibi Dong clearly stated that her future goal is to establish a Martial Soul Empire, at which time both Star Luo and Heaven Dou will be obstacles that must be cleared.

She could ignore ordinary geniuses, but Lin Wan's talent was too high, so high that she felt threatened.

In Bibi Dong's view, a fifteen-year-old Soul King meant that Lin Wan was very likely to obtain the qualification of divine inheritance in the future, just like her.

If Lin Wan had no connection with the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong would never have allowed such a potential and powerful enemy to grow.

She will eliminate it completely, at any cost, before it has fully risen to power.

Chapter 189 Favorable

"Eliminate them before they're gone..."