Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Ability Lock, Intercepting the Zhu Sisters

Chapter 2: Unable to claim the throne, the guardian of the royal family?

"Innate full soul power!" Dai Yao murmured, a look of joy appearing in his eyes.

"You actually have innate full soul power! Dai Yao, you may very well become a Title Douluo in the future!" Zhu Zhuyun was even more excited than Dai Yao, his master!

"Perhaps." Dai Yao looked at the 'White Tiger Ability Lock' and then at his left wrist.

There, a bracelet appeared out of nowhere.

Dai Yao tried to fix the "White Tiger Ability Lock" to his left wrist.

A sense of unspoken understanding arose in his mind, and he instinctively placed his hand on the deep blue gemstone with tiger stripes.

"Ding!"

After a crisp sound, the 'White Tiger Ability Lock' turned around and flipped open from the middle to the back, revealing an even stranger scene inside.

Dai Yao's fingers unconsciously pressed on it a few times.

Zhu Zhuyun watched all this from the side, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Ah ah!"

"Arm up!" Dai Yao shouted in a low voice.

With a crisp, clanging sound, Dai Yao's silver brocade robe suddenly vanished, replaced by a set of exquisite silver-white armor! Even his head was covered in it!

However, his blood-red eyes were concealed by dark blue goggles, while his thin lips were exposed!

"Wow~" Zhu Zhuyun exclaimed, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and she involuntarily reached out her jade hand to gently stroke Dai Yao's body.

She walked around Dai Yao twice before finally stopping in front of him, her fingertips resting on the deep blue gemstone on Dai Yao's chest.

"Is this the true form of your martial spirit?"

"It looks really good!"

"Although it's not the White Tiger Martial Soul, it seems to be stronger than the White Tiger Martial Soul."

Dai Yao clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and took a deep breath.

"Aren't you afraid of being overheard saying such things?" Dai Yao shook his head, closed the door, and pulled Zhu Zhuyun towards the inner room.

"What does it matter? There aren't many people here anyway," Zhu Zhuyun said nonchalantly.

Upon entering the inner room, the two sat down side by side.

"Dai Yao, since your martial soul isn't the White Tiger, does that mean you can't inherit the throne of the Great Emperor?" Zhu Zhuyun asked softly.

"That's right!" Dai Yao nodded, his eyes completely unmoved.

Even if he awakens the White Tiger Martial Soul, it will still be very difficult for him to inherit the throne of the Great Emperor.

It's not just a difference in ability, but also in background and the support of others!

"That's good, then you won't need to participate in the royal battle!" Zhu Zhuyun said with a smile. "I hope my martial soul awakening next year won't be the Netherworld Cat!"

Dai Yao turned his head and glanced at Zhu Zhuyun, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Zhu Zhuyun is the eldest daughter of the Zhu family of Xingluo!

He knew that Zhu Zhuyun would definitely awaken the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul in the future!

Although he took the position from Prince Davis, it seems that nothing can be changed!

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me with that strange look again!" Zhu Zhuyun frowned.

"It's nothing," Dai Yao said with a smile, shaking his head.

Just then, Dai Yao heard a knock on the door.

"Someone's here, I'll go check it out." Dai Yao stood up and walked outside.

Although he was the eldest prince of Xingluo, his residence was very ordinary, and he didn't have many social interactions, nor did any powerful figures try to curry favor with him!

The people who come to him are usually people sent by Dai Tianyang, or people from Zhu Yuqing and Davis!

Dai Yao pushed open the door and found that the person who came in was a eunuch. He asked indifferently, "What is it?"

"Your Highness, His Majesty has sent me to inquire about your innate soul power level." The eunuch bowed his head and hunched over.

"Innate full soul power!" Dai Yao said calmly after a moment's thought.

The eunuch was shocked. After bowing deeply to Dai Yao, he said, "Your Highness possesses extraordinary talent. I wish Your Highness continued progress in your cultivation! This servant takes his leave!"

Dai Yao watched the departing eunuch with an indifferent expression.

……

"Innate full soul power?!"

Dai Tianyang was still immersed in the joy of Davis awakening the White Tiger Martial Soul and gaining innate soul power at level seven.

Upon hearing the news brought back by the eunuch, his expression changed instantly.

Even Zhu Yuqing and Davis, who were standing to the side, had constantly changing expressions.

However, when Davis realized that Dai Yao did not possess the White Tiger Martial Soul, he felt relieved.

But their hearts were inevitably filled with emotions such as envy, jealousy, and hatred, and their eyes were already filled with hostility.

"Your Highness, have you explained what your Martial Soul is?" Dai Tianyang raised his hand and tapped the armrest, speaking in a low voice.

"No, not at all," the eunuch knelt before Dai Tianyang and whispered.

"Go down!" Dai Tianyang said indifferently.

After the eunuch left, Dai Tianyang summoned a man in white.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" The man in white knelt on one knee, his face respectful.

"Bai Feng, take Dai Yao to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain the first Soul Ring!" Dai Tianyang said calmly.

"Yes!" Bai Feng bowed respectfully and then turned to leave.

Dai Tianyang narrowed his tiger-like eyes slightly, a glint in them.

"With innate full soul power, although not a White Tiger Martial Soul, he can still become a guardian of the royal family! He'll become a sharp blade in the hands of the future new emperor!"

……

Dai Yao frowned slightly as he looked at Bai Feng, who had suddenly arrived.

"Your Highness, this humble servant is Bai Feng. His Majesty has instructed me to escort you to obtain your first Soul Ring!" Bai Feng said softly.

"Wait a moment." Dai Yao turned and went back into the inner room. Looking at Zhu Zhuyun, who was sitting idly by the bed, he said softly, "Zhuyun, I'm going to get my first soul ring. You should go home too."

"Didn't you just awaken your martial soul? Why are you going to get your first soul ring so soon?" Zhu Zhuyun frowned slightly, got up and walked out of the room with Dai Yao.

"Let's go to the Zhu family first!" Dai Yao said to Bai Feng calmly.

"Your subordinate has prepared the carriage!" Bai Feng said softly.

After Dai Yao led Zhu Zhuyun into the carriage, Bai Feng drove the carriage towards the Zhu family's location.

Not much time.

The carriage stopped in front of the Zhu residence.

As the family that has been allied with the Star Luo royal family through marriage for generations, the Zhu family naturally wields considerable power, second only to the royal family within the Star Luo Empire!

The current head of the Zhu family is named Zhu Xiong Ying, who holds the title of Duke, a title passed down through generations!

She has two daughters.

The eldest daughter is Zhu Zhuyun, who works by Dai Yao's side! The second daughter is Zhu Zhuyu!

After Zhu Zhuyun reluctantly entered the Zhu residence, the carriage then headed back towards the outskirts of Xingluo City.

Three hundred miles outside Xingluo City lies a forest of captive Soul Hunters.

Most of the soul beasts inside are ten-year or hundred-year soul beasts, and a very small number, only two or three soul beasts that have just entered the thousand-year cycle!

Bai Feng held a silver-white spear, and six spirit rings—three yellow, two purple, and one black—pulsated rhythmically beneath his feet.

Before him lay a nearly lifeless Xuanjia beast, approximately three hundred years old.

"Your Highness, please absorb the soul ring." Bai Feng took two steps back to make way.

"A three-hundred-year-old Xuanjia Beast! Its age is too low, and its soul skills are too poor. Change it!" Dai Yao said coldly, his whole body covered in silver-white armor due to the 'White Tiger Ability Lock'.

Dai Yao stepped forward, channeling all his strength and soul power. He delivered a powerful kick to the head of the Xuanjia Beast.

"Bang!"

(End of this chapter)