Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, Your Holiness, Please Behave Yourself

Chapter 345 Qian Daoliu Wants a Grandson

This past month has undoubtedly been the most turbulent period in the entire Douluo Continent, without exception.

Just a month ago, the peace of the continent was shattered by a thunderbolt—the crown prince of the Star Luo Empire, Davis, was actually killed in the street by Dugu Bo, a guest elder of the Heaven Dou Empire.

On that day, the sky above Xingluo City was stained with an eerie purplish-black by poisonous fog. Dugu Bo stood hunched over beside Davis's cold corpse as the cyan and purple fog swept out like a tide, shrouding the entire imperial city in the shadow of death.

Faced with the furious attack of the Star Luo Empire's Guardian Douluo, White Tiger Douluo, Dugu Bo did not back down at all. He fiercely released the Azure Phosphorous Purple Mist Domain. The vegetation at the edge of the domain withered and rotted at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the air was filled with pungent poisonous gas.

"My poison is enough to turn the entire Star Luo City into a dead city." "White Tiger Douluo, if you don't stop now, all the people in this city will be buried with Davis."

It is said that the White Tiger Douluo's true spirit form had already manifested, with a gigantic white tiger phantom roaring behind him. However, looking at the densely packed people below and the ever-spreading aura of death within the purple mist, his claws ultimately froze in mid-air. He knew that Dugu Bo meant what he said. This titled Douluo was famous for his poisons, acting without restraint, and was a notorious madman known throughout the entire Douluo Continent.

Even if the Star Luo Emperor wanted to suppress this matter, he couldn't.

After all, the entire population of Star Luo City witnessed it firsthand, and the news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Douluo Continent overnight. The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire were sworn enemies, their centuries-long feud never ceasing. The death of the Crown Prince undoubtedly pushed the conflict between the two countries to its most intense point.

The Star Luo Empire, as expected of a military superpower renowned for its ruthlessness on the Douluo Continent, displayed a ferocious and terrifying style. Before the Star Luo Emperor's rage could even spread from the court, the war drums had already sounded on the border.

Within a week of the Star Luo Emperor formally submitting the declaration of war to the Heaven Dou Empire, Dai Yu, the Prince of Zhenbei stationed on the northern border of the Star Luo Empire, a fierce general who also had the bloodline of the White Tiger, directly led 10,000 elite cavalry to launch a thunderous surprise attack on the border camp of the Heaven Dou Empire.

That night, under a dark and windy sky, Dai Yu led the charge, activating his Martial Soul True Form. His White Tiger Slaying Claw tore through the defensive lines of the Heavenly Dou army camp. Ten thousand iron cavalrymen, like a sharp dagger, plunged deep into the heart of the Heavenly Dou army. Shouts of battle, the clash of weapons, and screams of agony echoed through the heavens.

When the first rays of dawn pierced the sky, the border camp of the Tiandou Empire was in ruins. Five thousand soldiers had fallen forever in pools of blood, three generals guarding the frontier had been captured alive, and the camp had been burned to the ground, with thick smoke billowing for days.

The news reached the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, causing a stir throughout the court and the country. The Heaven Dou Emperor was furious and immediately slammed his fist on the table, declaring to the world with overwhelming force—the Heaven Dou Empire officially declared war on the Star Luo Empire!

Marquis Xijiang of the Heavenly Dou Empire was appointed to a critical mission, leading an army of 100,000 to the border. This marquis, a master strategist, did not rush into a direct confrontation with Dai Yu's iron cavalry. Instead, he bypassed the main battlefield and launched a surprise attack, capturing a strategically important town on the border of the Star Luo Empire in one fell swoop. This city was a vital grain transit point for the Star Luo Empire's northern frontier; without it, Dai Yu's iron cavalry immediately faced a severe food shortage.

Subsequently, the Marquis of Xijiang led his army north, where he faced off against Prince Dai Yu, the Prince of Zhenbei, who was guarding the northern frontier, on the Canglan Plain, the border between the two countries. Banners blotted out the sun, warhorses neighed, and the two armies were like two flames ready to be ignited; a single spark would set off a massive war.

Now, a full month has passed, and the once lush and verdant Canglan Plain has been completely transformed into the main battlefield between the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.

Both sides deployed a total of 200,000 troops, engaging in a fierce battle on this vast land. Swords clashed, blood splattered on the yellow sand, and every day thousands fell on the battlefield, their corpses piling up like mountains, even staining the flowing river a dark red.

The war between the two countries was raging fiercely, but no one noticed that behind this war that swept across the continent, a force was quietly reaping the benefits and making a fortune – that force was the Spirit Hall.

Inside the council hall of the Spirit Hall, deep within Holy Spirit City.

The grand and solemn hall, carved from white jade, was bathed in angelic light from its dome, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime. Yet, the hall was filled with a joyous atmosphere, a stark contrast to the raging war outside.

Huo Yuhao sat upright in the main seat, dressed in a pure white robe, with blue hair flowing down his shoulders, and a faint smile on his handsome face.

Beside him stood Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall. This white-haired, golden-eyed old man, who was usually stern and unsmiling, now had a hint of approval in his eyes.

Below them sat Bibi Dong, the current Pope of the Spirit Hall. She wore a purple papal robe, her face exquisitely beautiful yet with a touch of coldness. Her gaze fell upon the people reporting below, carrying a hint of scrutiny. Qian Renxue sat on Huo Yuhao's other side, dressed in a golden palace gown, looking heroic and spirited, her gaze always gently falling on Huo Yuhao's profile.

In addition, all the elders and enshrined members of the Spirit Hall were present, their faces beaming with undisguised joy.

Before them, several Spirit Hall finance and soul guidance personnel, dressed in fine clothes, were reporting on the Spirit Hall's revenue over the past period with flushed faces and great excitement.

The head of the finance department, holding a thick ledger, spoke with a trembling voice: "Your Holiness, High Priest, Your Holiness the Pope! In the past month, the Heaven Dou Empire has purchased a total of 50,000 sets of Level 4 Soul Guidance Cannons from us, at a price of 200,000 gold soul coins per set, totaling 10 billion gold soul coins; 10,000 sets of Level 5 Soul Guidance Cannons, at a price of 500,000 gold soul coins per set, totaling 5 billion gold soul coins; and 1,000 sets of Level 6 Soul Guidance Cannons, at a price of 2 million gold soul coins per set, totaling 2 billion gold soul coins. The Heaven Dou Empire's total revenue is 17 billion gold soul coins!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a collective gasp filled the hall. One hundred and seventy billion gold soul coins—what did that even mean?

Earning nearly 20 billion gold coins in just one month is truly astonishing.

Before anyone could recover from their shock, the head of the Soul Guidance Department stepped forward and added, "The Star Luo Empire isn't to be outdone! They've purchased a total of 30,000 sets of Level 4 Soul Guidance Cannons from us, totaling 6 billion gold soul coins; 5,000 sets of Level 5 Soul Guidance Cannons, totaling 2.5 billion gold soul coins; and 500 sets of Level 6 Soul Guidance Cannons, totaling 1 billion gold soul coins. The Star Luo Empire's total revenue is 9 billion gold soul coins!"

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Another collective gasp rang out, and several of the older elders were so excited that their beards trembled. Nine billion plus one hundred and seventy billion—in just one month, the Spirit Hall had amassed two hundred and sixty billion gold soul coins! Such a rate of wealth accumulation was simply unheard of.

The head of the Soul Guidance Department took a deep breath, his face filled with utmost respect, and looked at Huo Yuhao in the main seat: "Holy Son, we have strictly followed your requirements and controlled every detail of the transaction. We strictly prohibit the sale of baby bottles, defensive soul tools, and healing soul tools, and only provide offensive soul tools to the two great empires. Moreover, we have sealed all our inventory of soul tools of level six and above to ensure that not a single one will leave the Spirit Hall."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's smile deepened. He slowly raised his hand, gesturing for the two officials to step down, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Very good, you've done an excellent job. Go and collect your rewards. Everyone in the Finance Department and the Soul Guidance Department will have their monthly salary doubled this month."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The two officials were overjoyed and bowed deeply before leaving with satisfied smiles.

"Two hundred and sixty billion gold soul coins—" Bibi Dong's red lips parted slightly, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. She looked at Huo Yuhao, "Yuhao, your move is truly brilliant. We can watch two countries fight while we profit from it. Even I am ashamed of my own skill in such a scheme."

Qian Daoliu stroked his beard and nodded slightly: "Indeed, indeed. The fiercer the battle between Xingluo and Tiandou, the more advantageous it will be for our Spirit Hall. When they are both severely weakened, that will be the day our Spirit Hall unifies the continent."

Huo Yuhao smiled faintly, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a small sip. He naturally knew that these 26 billion gold soul coins were merely an appetizer. Currently, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire were only in the stage of small-scale border conflicts. Once the two countries were fully engaged in war, the consumption of military equipment would be astronomical. At that time, the Spirit Hall, possessing the offensive soul tools they desperately needed, would be able to firmly control the pace of the war and reap even greater benefits.

War profits have always been the easiest money to make in the world.

Once all the day's affairs were settled, everyone in the council hall dispersed. Huo Yuhao stretched, turned to look at Qian Renxue beside him, the sharpness in his eyes softening, replaced by gentleness: "Xue'er, let's go back."

Qian Renxue smiled slightly, nodded, and took Huo Yuhao's arm. The two walked side by side along the long white jade corridor toward their living quarters.

The luminous pearls on both sides of the corridor emitted a soft glow, casting long shadows of the two people.

Huo Yuhao looked at the smiling Qian Renxue beside him, but his thoughts drifted far away. Wang Qiu'er, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing should have arrived at Seagod Island by now.

Qian Daoliu sent them to Seagod Island, saying he wanted them to receive the baptism of the Seagod's light there to quickly improve their strength and prepare for the upcoming changes. But Huo Yuhao knew perfectly well that this old man's thoughts were far from simple.

He clearly wanted to get rid of the others so that he could have more time alone with his granddaughter, Qian Renxue.

Qian Daoliu naturally had his own plans, hoping that Qian Renxue would conceive a great-grandson for him before she became a god.

After all, no one can say for sure whether their body will undergo some unknown changes after becoming a god, or whether they will still be able to reproduce.

Qian Daoliu was focused on the future of the Spirit Hall, and naturally hoped that Huo Yuhao and Qian Renxue's child would inherit their excellent bloodline and become the next pillar of the Spirit Hall.

Qian Daoliu thought to himself: Huo Yuhao possesses twin martial souls of ultimate ice and ultimate spirit, and has also fused with the bloodlines of the Emperor Beast Three-Eyed Golden-Faced and two Dragon Kings; Qian Renxue, on the other hand, is the inheritor of the Six-Winged Angel martial soul, the successor of the Angel God. Just how outrageous would the talent of their child be? Could it be an unprecedented three-life martial soul? Could it be an absurdly high innate soul power of level thirty?

It has to be said that Qian Daoliu really went to great lengths for the Spirit Hall and for Qian Renxue.

However, Huo Yuhao was still mentally reviewing the next steps.

Qian Renxue's inner light flickered slightly; she had naturally noticed Huo Yuhao's inner turmoil and distraction. She stopped and gently took Huo Yuhao's hand, feeling the warm touch on her fingertips. She asked softly, "What's wrong, Yuhao? Are you still worried about going to the City of Slaughter?"

Huo Yuhao paused, then sighed softly, "Yes, the City of Slaughter—that's not a good place. But let's not think about anything else today, let's think about how to get through tonight."

As soon as Huo Yuhao finished speaking, he carried Qian Renxue into the palace.