Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 407 Tripartite Cooperation

The All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is now nearing its end.

After the semi-finals, Zizaimen and Xuemozong met in the finals. However, it was clear to everyone that the battle between Zizaimen and Shenglingzong in the semi-finals was a pre-prepared final. Although Long Aotian of Xuemozong was strong, he was still a bit lacking compared to the lineups of Zizaimen and Shenglingzong.

For the audience, they have already seen the result.

The battle, whose outcome is already predetermined, will take place the day after tomorrow.

Back at the hotel, everyone rested.

Although the atmosphere in Mingdu appears lively on the surface, undercurrents are surging beneath the surface.

Dinghou Street in Mingdu is located in a low-lying working-class area on the western outskirts of Mingdu. Although it is called a street, it is actually just a narrow alley.

The western suburbs have always been the place where the lowest-class commoners of Mingdu lived. There are few tall buildings here, only large areas of low-rise houses. Further west, there are the Sun and Moon Mountains, which are composed of rocky mountains.

On this main street, there is only one small restaurant, with an area of ​​no more than a hundred square meters and four or five tables. It is not luxurious at all; to describe it as simple would be an understatement. It only serves the most ordinary dishes.

By this time, it was already dark, but it was the liveliest time in Mingdu, especially the semi-final match that was a visual feast, which was the talk of the town.

Although the small restaurant on Dinghou Street was dilapidated, it was packed with people, with even two tables set up at the entrance.

At the innermost table of the small restaurant sat three people. These three people were a little strange because they all wore conical hats and veils, making it difficult to see their faces. Even their figures were hidden under their wide robes.

"Vina, aren't you going to prepare for the upcoming finals?" A clear female voice rang out from the innermost seat. Her voice wasn't loud, but it had a clear and pleasant quality.

A voice came from the right, also a woman's voice, soft and melodious, full of emotion, "It's no longer necessary; the next plan is more important."

The voice on the left was calm yet possessed a unique magnetism: "There's really no need for that. No one can beat him; the championship is already decided."

A gentle female voice said helplessly, "Sister Zhang, although it's true, could you please not say it in front of me?"

The woman on the inside said, "Sister Lexuan is right, indeed no one can defeat my Xiaolin."

The woman on the inner side is Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire, the one on the right is Princess Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and the one on the left is Zhang Lexuan, the senior sister of the inner academy of Shrek Academy.

Vina rolled her eyes at Jiu Jiu and said irritably, "Yes, yes, yes, I know, Jiu Jiu, your Xiao Lin is the strongest."

Zhang Lexuan smiled calmly and said, "Alright, we're not gathered in a place like this to discuss these things."

Xu Jiujiu didn't dwell on this issue; what they needed to do now was far more important than the outcome of the competition.

After a long silence, she asked in a deep voice, "Sister Lexuan, how's the situation on your end?"

Zhang Lexuan naturally knew what she meant by asking, and nodded slightly, saying, "Because of Ji Lin's suggestion, the elders have agreed to cooperate with your actions and are ready."

Zhang Lexuan's tone was somewhat emotional, especially when she emphasized the name Ji Lin.

After a long while, she smiled smugly. She knew that her childhood sweetheart was on her side and knew what was troubling her. He easily helped her solve her problem.

Vina looked at Xu Jiujiu and Zhang Lexuan with great interest. With her keen observation, she could tell what was going on. It was obvious that Zhang Lexuan was a little jealous because Ji Lin had helped Xu Jiujiu, while Xu Jiujiu had temporarily gained the upper hand and was quite pleased with herself.

Although Zhang Lexuan was very restrained in front of outsiders, her gaze would always unconsciously fall on Ji Lin whenever Ji Lin was present. The observant Vina quickly noticed the clues.

Although it was surprising that Xu Jiujiu had rivals in love, and it seemed there was more than one, it didn't stop her from watching the fun.

But now is not the time to watch the show; they have more important things to do.

For Vina and Xu Jiujiu, nothing was more exciting than the news that Shrek Academy was joining the plan.

"Great. With your help, our chances are much better." Xu Jiujiu placed her hands on the table, clearly excited. Although she lowered her voice, her excitement was still evident.

Vina nodded in agreement. She said, "That's great. With a formidable enemy at hand, we must unite. Hopefully, this is a good start. No matter how strong the Sun Moon Empire is, it's not a monolithic entity."

Compared to Shrek Academy, the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire are clearly more eager to deal with the Sun Moon Empire. If the Sun Moon Empire launches a war of aggression, these two countries will be the first to bear the brunt.

Although Chi Yuan was also present, bringing her along would undoubtedly increase the chances of assassinating Xu Tianran. However, Xu Jiujiu knew that Ji Lin would not allow Chi Yuan to assassinate Xu Tianran. Chi Yuan was to protect the people of Zizai Sect by Ji Lin's side. For Ji Lin, protecting the people around him was more important than assassinating Xu Tianran. Not to mention that the Holy Spirit Sect had its eyes on Zizai Sect. Although Ji Lin was not afraid, Nan Qiuqiu and the others could not withstand it. The Holy Spirit Sect had no shortage of Title Douluos.

Xu Jiujiu could not possibly put Ji Lin and the others' safety aside for the sake of the assassination plan, so she never mentioned it. Shrek Academy's involvement was undoubtedly the best outcome.

Zhang Lexuan said in a low voice, "Alright, let's discuss the details. Time is of the essence, and after we discuss it, we can go back and make the arrangements. Now you don't need to hide the operation plan from us anymore."

Xu Jiujiu nodded. She had no doubts about Zhang Lexuan. Putting aside the relationship between Zhang Lexuan and Ji Lin, given Shrek Academy's status on the continent, even if they didn't participate in the operation, they would never leak the plan if they knew about it. Moreover, they had already agreed to participate, so they would definitely not go back on their word. This was the reputation that Shrek had built up over ten thousand years. Both of their great empires had heard about Zhang Lexuan's entry into the Sea God Pavilion. Her presence here was enough for her to represent Shrek.

The three women's voices faded away, leaving only the humming of their lips behind the veils...

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At the same time, inside the imperial palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.

"How's the setup going?" Xu Tianran leaned back on the soft couch, his eyes narrowed, but his gaze was sharp as he stared at a man shrouded in black who was kneeling not far from the couch.

"Your Highness, everything has been arranged. We have heavy troops guarding the east, south, and north directions, all of which are staffed by level nine soul masters. Each direction has more than five fixed-position soul-guided cannon shells. With our deliberate leak, they should already know about this situation."

Xu Tianran sneered and asked, "What about the west side? How are the preparations going?"

The man in black said, "The west side is also ready. All those people from before are in the west side. We are giving them one last chance."

Xu Tianran nodded and said, "You did a good job. Go and make the arrangements. For the next two days, maintain a high level of alert and be ready at any time. Now you can go."

"Yes," the man in black replied respectfully.

The man in black stood up and quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Xu Tianran's eyes showed a thoughtful look. "I hope they will make the right choice. If they choose the west, our losses will be greatly reduced."

As he spoke, his body suddenly swayed lightly off the soft couch, and without releasing his martial spirit, he floated forward onto the wheelchair. With a gentle flick of his sleeves, the wheelchair slid forward.

……

The battle between the Zizai Gate and the Holy Spirit Sect had set the atmosphere in the city on a fever pitch. But after a night of calm, when dawn broke, Mingdu was unusually quiet, as if the entire city was still asleep and unable to wake up for a long time.

After getting up early and having breakfast, Ji Lin and Wang Qiu'er returned to the top-floor villa, chatting and laughing. Suddenly, Ji Lin frowned.

Wang Qiu'er and the others immediately became alert and looked at the coffee table in the living room, where something new had appeared.

It was a blank sheet of paper; it was definitely not there when they went to have breakfast earlier.

Ji Lin waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, just a piece of paper. I don't know who sent it, but it seems to be a thoughtful person."

As he spoke, Ji Lin stepped forward and picked up the piece of white paper.

He wasn't afraid of poison; he was practically immune to all poisons now, and no poison could affect him. Besides, he had already scanned him with his mental power, and there was indeed nothing wrong with him—he was simply a blank sheet of paper.

Ji Lin unfolded the white paper in his hand, on which was only a line of delicate small characters.

"Leave now! You've been targeted by the Holy Spirit Cult. They have Limit Douluo. For now, the west is safe, but the other three sides are in danger!!!"

There was no signature at the end.

Nan Qiuqiu asked curiously, "Judging from the handwriting, it seems to be written by a girl. It's warning us of danger and even telling us the safe direction. Who is it?"

Wang Qiu'er frowned slightly and turned to look at Ji Lin. After a moment's thought, Ji Lin knew who it was that knew about the Sun Moon Empire's arrangements, knew that the Holy Spirit Cult had a Limit Douluo, and that she was a girl, and that was who had specifically reminded them.

Thinking of this, Ji Lin revealed an awkward smile, especially when Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao were all gathered around him with gossipy expressions.

"Do you know who it is?" Wang Qiu'er immediately and keenly realized this.

Not only her, but the other girls also realized that this was most likely a girl Ji Lin had met outside. Something must have happened between them, and the girl must be very beautiful, otherwise Ji Lin would not have any interaction with her.

They simply couldn't believe that the girl hadn't had something going on with Ji Lin, given the great risk she took to deliver the message.

Girls have a lot to say about how attractive Ji Lin is to them.

(End of this chapter)