Douluo Continent: Starting with a Void Treasure Trove

Chapter 183 A Soulmate Meets in the Stinky Waters of Low Mountain

Xu Yang guessed that this was very likely related to what happened five years ago.

He remembered that Princess Xingluo Xu Jiujiu seemed to be in that group at the time, and he guessed that his grandfather had given Xu Jiujiu quite a shock.

The fact that there is a suspected Limit Douluo in the Sun Moon Empire must have been leaked by Xu Jiujiu.

Therefore, Emperor Xingluo, for this reason, no longer targeted the students of the Sun Moon Empire as he had before.

"Brother Yang, you're back."

The moment Xiao Hongchen saw Xu Yang, he took the initiative to greet him and then gave up his seat.

This is a private meeting room of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, a special privilege given to the previous runner-up.

The others went to observe the opponents' situation, feeling it was always good to have a clear understanding of the situation, and would return to the meeting later. Therefore, currently, besides Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, there was no one else in the conference room.

"No need, Elder Ma and the others will be back soon. By the way, where are Dean Hongchen and Hereditary Starry Sky?"

"Why don't I see them?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Xu Yang's eyes.

"You mean Grandpa?" Meng Hongchen couldn't help but facepalm when Xu Yang mentioned Jing Hongchen. "He told His Majesty Xingkong that he wanted to see what was so special about the Xingluo Empire's palace."

"The two of them then went to infiltrate the palace."

"What?"

Xu Yang's eyes widened upon hearing this outrageous news.

"You know, those two—two titled Douluo and level nine Soul Masters—went to the imperial palace for fun when they had nothing better to do, just to see what was so special about it."

How did these two manage to "find a kindred spirit in a humble, polluted place"?

"The idea king, no—who came up with this suggestion?"

Xu Yang laughed, but his smile seemed somewhat resigned to his fate.

Di Ni'er, who had calmed down to the side, looked eager to try, but shrank back when she saw Zhang Lexuan's cold expression.

"I heard that His Majesty Starry Sky wanted to see the Star Crown Martial Soul of the Star Luo Empire. So he came up with this idea. As for Grandpa, he probably went along because he was worried about it."

"Alright then."

As for the two being discovered?

Those two are incredibly cunning, even more so than monkeys. Their supposed attempt to enter the palace was most likely using a newly developed detection soul tool by Ye Yulin, something even a super Douluo with a mental cultivation level would have difficulty detecting.

It was impossible for either of them to risk their lives, so Xu Yang was quite at ease.

Xu Yang could only shake his head and smile wryly at these two unreliable people, probably because they usually worked quite hard in Tianming.

After all, the Mandate of Heaven dictates that women should be used like men, and men like forklifts. Not to mention that these old men are all titled Douluo, far more resilient than normal adult men.

At that moment, Mr. Ma and his entourage, having finished assessing the general situation of their opponents, arrived at the conference room.

When he saw Xu Yang sit in the main seat, while Di Ni'er and Zhang Lexuan occupied the left and right sides respectively, Old Ma consciously moved a small stool and sat down to the side.

He gestured to Xu Yang with his eyes, and Xu Yang nodded. He wouldn't do something like an amateur instructing an expert.

Meanwhile, having nothing better to do, Xu Yang turned on the tracking and listening device terminal he had given to Wang Dong earlier. It was around this time, and Xu Yang wanted to see what kind of commotion Shrek Academy was up to.

Old Ma began what he called a pre-battle mobilization meeting.

He coughed softly, and then the seven starting players each found their own spot.

"Now, let's begin the meeting."

"First of all, this year's Soul Master Competition adopted a model of drawing lots in advance and then distributing them, which allows for a lot of flexibility. But—this is the result of a decision made by the four countries."

Mr. Ma's tone was full of helplessness.

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

In the next term, he will also suggest to the emperor that the difficulty of Douluo Three Kingdoms be increased.

"In addition, there is a new rule for this competition."

"Each participating team must submit a list of its main players and reserve players in advance, and no changes are allowed during the competition."

After saying this, Old Ma gave Xu Yang a special look.

However, Xu Yang didn't react at all.

"Then it's the normal competition format. There are a total of 133 teams in this competition, and our opponent is only Shrek Academy."

"We're going to crush Shrek Academy!"

"I've led the team for so many years and experienced no less than ten major competitions. To be honest, this is the one I think we have the best chance of winning. If we don't win this time, how can I face my hometown folks?"

"Furthermore, something is clearly wrong with the Shrek Academy team this time. There are only three regular members who are over fifteen years old, and the rest are a bunch of kids who are not old enough."

"I don't know why, but for us it's undoubtedly great news."

"So, I'll emphasize it one last time: our goal is—the championship!"

Old Ma's pre-battle mobilization was quite effective; even Xiao Hongchen joined in the shouting.

Xu Yang watched all this with a smile on his face.

Meanwhile, on the other side was the Shrek Academy team.

The Star Luo Empire treated them with great privileges, not only providing them with the best living conditions and meeting rooms.

Even everyone's room was specially modified. For example, Ma Xiaotao's personal rest room contained the Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, and Wang Dong's room had a special light attribute amplification array.

The others also created corresponding simulated training environments based on their martial souls.

Among the 133 teams, Shrek Academy is probably the only one to receive this kind of treatment.

Even the top-seeded team from the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo National Academy team, doesn't receive this treatment.

It's not actually about cost. It's just a simulated training room. Even if the cost is high, it's guaranteed by a country.

The Star Luo Empire did this mainly to demonstrate its importance to Shrek Academy and highlight Shrek Academy's special status.

However, Wang Dong was quite frustrated. She had originally planned to ask Huo Yuhao to cultivate using Hao Dong's power, but—Huo Yuhao had been borrowed by Ma Xiaotao under the pretext of cultivation.

The reason is that she needs to suppress her inner turmoil before the competition to make it easier for her to perform well later.

It is also worth mentioning that the injuries of these three main team members have almost recovered. Upon arriving in the Star Luo Empire, the Immortal Doctor Douluo Wang Xian'er immediately gave the Shrek Academy group a comprehensive treatment.

As for why only three people came, it was because Xixi and Chen Zifeng's injuries were too severe and the time delay was too long. Even if Elder Zhuang personally took action, they would still need a period of rest and recuperation.

Inside Ma Xiaotao's room.

The two people who were practicing were already drenched in sweat.

Both sides were completely satisfied, and even briefly put aside what happened in the Mingdou Mountains a few days ago.

Ma Xiaotao felt like she had reached the climax of her life, feeling extremely comfortable. But at that moment, she heard Huo Yuhao's voice in her ear.

"Sister Tao, what am I in your eyes—"

Ma Xiaotao was currently experiencing the feeling of fullness within her body when she heard Huo Yuhao's question, and she couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Yuhao, why are you asking this?"

"Of course we're life partners, after all, we've already—"

Ma Xiaotao's face was flushed from cultivating.

"Then—why were you like that when you saw Duke White Tiger that day?"

"I—I was very sad at the time."

Ma Xiaotao's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

She pinched Huo Yuhao's cheek, and under the stimulation, the two of them also stopped their cultivation.

"Xiao Yuhao is jealous—"

Ma Xiaotao's tone was clearly teasing.

Knowing that his little scheme had been exposed, Huo Yuhao buried his head in his chest like a quail.

"Of course it's me, Sister Tao. The man I most wanted to marry in the past was like Duke White Tiger."

"Tall, strong, and very masculine."

"In my opinion, only that kind of man can conquer me and become my man, Ma Xiaotao's man."

"But now, as the saying goes, 'a woman should follow her husband wherever he goes,' and since I've made my choice, I won't—"

7

Ma Xiaotao made a guarantee for Huo Yuhao.

She knew that Huo Yuhao was an extremely insecure person, and this guarantee was a key to maintaining their relationship for a long time.