Douluo Continent II: Senior Sister, Please Help Me Cultivate

Chapter 401 Princess Vina: Soft Yet Strong

On the third day of Chen Feng's seclusion, Princess Vina arrived in Shrek City with a large entourage from the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Looking at the menacing cannon barrels on the steel walls of Shrek City and the metallic gleam of the soul tools reflecting the sunlight.

Vina was secretly alarmed; Shrek Academy's defenses were incredibly tight.

Beneath the steel walls, many merchants come and go.

Recently, due to the increasingly tense situation in Douluo Continent, various countries have begun to mobilize forces to the border, which has greatly weakened the forces in the mainland and caused a significant deterioration in public security.

Many bandits also became rampant, all due to the negative effects of war.

Commerce suffered a significant blow as a result. Only in the Lima Plain, a place protected by many Title Douluo and Super Douluo of Shrek Academy, were there still many merchants doing business.

However, the number is much smaller than before, which is because there has been no actual war.

Once the war officially breaks out, the activities of merchants will inevitably decrease further.

In times of war and chaos, merchants aren't fools. They can handle bandits, but if they encounter an army, they're certain to die.

However, Vina and her companions had no interest in paying attention to these small-time merchants.

Beside Vina, a titled Douluo powerhouse in his forties or fifties, dressed in fine clothes, felt a chill run down his spine as he stared at the dense array of soul tools on the Shrek City wall.

Those soul tools gave him a sense of crisis, as if they could even kill him, a titled Douluo.

This Title Douluo powerhouse is named Liu Xu, with a Soul Power level of 93 and a Martial Soul of the Heavenly Thunder Beast. Titled Heavenly Thunder Douluo, his Martial Soul's attributes are exceptionally powerful, approaching the ultimate lightning, in no way inferior to the renowned Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex. His combat strength is so formidable that few among Title Douluos can rival him.

Furthermore, he possesses some royal blood; according to seniority, he is Princess Vina's grandfather and one of the few royal titled Douluo in the Heavenly Soul Empire.

He was the leader of this trip to Shrek Academy, firstly to establish a cooperation with the academy, and secondly to see if he could make Princess Vina one of Chen Feng's women.

As for the so-called legal wife, he dared not even mention it. With Chen Feng's status and position, what did a royal princess count for?

If Vina could become one of Chen Feng's women, the Heavenly Soul Empire would be overjoyed.

However, it's also possible that Chen Feng will refuse Princess Vina. This is because Shrek Academy has always been reluctant to get involved with the royal families of the Douluo Three Kingdoms.

If it weren't for the rumors that Chen Feng was a womanizer, the Heavenly Soul Empire would never have resorted to using a honey trap.

Of course, Shrek Academy has never mingled with the royal family in the past, and the royal family of Douluo Three Kingdoms has been the same.

In the past, members of the royal family were never allowed to study at Shrek Academy, clearly because they were worried that if the royal family members studied at Shrek Academy, they would be influenced by Shrek Academy and would lean towards Shrek Academy in the future.

If it weren't for the war, the Heavenly Soul Empire wouldn't have considered deepening its ties with forces like Shrek Academy and the Body Sect.

It can only be said that given the external situation, the impending war, and the fact that the Heavenly Soul Empire itself was not strong enough, it had no choice but to seek help from outside.

A beautiful woman who looked to be about the same age as Vina spoke up, "I didn't expect Shrek Academy's soul tools to be so powerful."

All the soul tools I recognized were level five or six, and some were even level seven.

There were several other types that I couldn't recognize; they looked like level eight soul tools.

The woman who spoke had a cool and aloof appearance, with her long black hair neatly tied into a ponytail. Her white outfit made her look very dashing. Her long legs were particularly eye-catching. Although she was not as beautiful as Vina, her tall figure was even more striking.

This person is Vina's good friend, Mu Xue, a noblewoman from the Heavenly Soul Empire, who has extremely close ties with the royal family.

Although they are supposed to be good friends, Mu Xue is actually Vina's subordinate, but Vina doesn't treat Mu Xue as such.

Currently, Mu Xue is still the captain of the Soul Master squad of the Heavenly Soul Empire. (In the original novel, when Huo Yuhao first went to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he was stopped by a group of Soul Masters while flying near Heaven Dou City; Mu Xue was the captain of the Soul Master squad.)

Now that Vina has come to Shrek Academy, Mu Xue, as her subordinate, naturally has to follow Vina closely.

When Vina arrived at Shrek Academy, she felt a sudden surge of nervousness at the thought of meeting the legendary Chen Feng soon.

Vina, holding Muxue's arm, said, "Shrek Academy has invested a lot of money in soul tool research in recent years, and soul tool technology has advanced by leaps and bounds."

However, it is still worlds apart from the Sun and Moon Empire; the Sun and Moon Empire is far too powerful.

When the Sun Moon Empire was mentioned, a hint of worry appeared on Vina's pretty face, and deep in her eyes was a strong hostility towards the Sun Moon Empire.

As a princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Vina is closely connected to the empire. If the Heavenly Soul Empire is destroyed by the Sun Moon Empire in the future, she, as a princess, will inevitably be punished. She will either be killed or treated as a plaything; in short, her fate will not be good.

Vina harbors deep hatred and hostility towards the Sun Moon Empire. If it weren't for the Sun Moon Empire launching the war, she would still be able to play carefree right now.

Mu Xue looked into Vina's beautiful eyes, where tears welled up, tinged with a faint trace of sorrow. She was so delicate and fragile, it was incredibly endearing.

Even as a woman, she couldn't resist and immediately hugged Vina, saying, "Nana, don't worry. No matter how strong the Sun Moon Empire's soul tools are, in terms of high-end combat power, our Douluo Three Kingdoms still have the advantage."

"When the powerful figures from the Three Kingdoms of Douluo and the various sects unite, they will surely be able to defeat the Sun Moon Empire."

Vina looked at the extremely optimistic Mu Xue, smiled slightly, and the worry on her face dissipated a little.

Just then, Shen Tao, the titled Douluo in charge of defense at Shrek Academy, appeared in front of the city gate.

Because of Chen Feng's orders, the titled Douluo elders who were not working took turns being responsible for the defense of Shrek City.

These days, it just so happens that Elder Shen Tao is in charge of the defense of Shrek City.

Looking at the people of the Heavenly Soul Empire in front of the city gate, Shen Tao quickly turned his gaze to Liu Xu, a titled Douluo powerhouse among them.

Shen Tao asked in surprise, "Liu Xu, what brings you to Shrek Academy?"

Shen Tao and Liu Xu are from the same generation. When they were young, they fought each other in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament.

Shen Tao is a regular member of Shrek Academy, while Liu Xu represents Di'ao Academy (the royal academy of the Heavenly Soul Empire is called Di'ao Academy).

After the competition, the two interacted a few times, so they were quite familiar with each other.

Upon seeing his old acquaintance Shen Tao, Liu Xu immediately greeted him with a smile, "Old Shen, how have you been? Hey, your soul power has actually broken through another level!"

Shen Tao laughed loudly, "It's nothing to mention, nothing to mention."

Because Shrek Academy seized the assets of the Body Sect, Shen Tao, an elder, also benefited, obtaining a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone. After absorbing it, he broke through his original bottleneck.

After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Tao and Liu Xu entered Shrek Academy.

In reality, the relationship between Shrek Academy and the Heavenly Soul Empire is currently quite ordinary, or even rather strained.

Because the Body Sect was, after all, the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and now it has been destroyed by Shrek Academy. The Heavenly Soul Empire is in a rather awkward position.

Logically, the Heavenly Soul Empire should avenge its ally, the Body Sect. However, the Heavenly Soul Empire is not stupid; how could it possibly confront the already destroyed Body Sect and the behemoth that is Shrek Academy head-on?

Let alone revenge, the Heavenly Soul Empire turned its back on the Body Sect and began to flirt with Shrek Academy.

If the people of the Body Sect in the Underworld knew that their ally, the Heavenly Soul Empire, was actually being intimate with Shrek Academy, which had destroyed them, they would probably be furious.

It can only be said that, for a country and a royal family, a dead ally is nothing but trash, worthless.

Only interests and power are what they pursue.

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in the afternoon.

Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, received the people from the Heavenly Soul Empire.

This time, Shrek Academy clearly didn't attach as much importance to the meeting as it did to Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire last time, and only Yan Shaozhe, a Super Douluo, was received.

The Star Luo Empire is stronger, and last time they sent two Super Douluo powerhouses to Shrek Academy, one of whom was none other than Wang Xian'er, the strongest healing-type Soul Master on the continent. This is far more prestigious than the Heavenly Soul Empire, demonstrating that the Star Luo Empire is indeed stronger than the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Although the Heavenly Soul Empire most wanted to see Chen Feng, Chen Feng was not someone they could see whenever they wanted.

Soon, Yan Shaozhe began discussing cooperation with Liu Xu, the Thunder Douluo of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

To be precise, it was the Heavenly Soul Empire that extended an olive branch to Shrek Academy, seeking its support and protection.

In order to curry favor with Shrek Academy, the Heavenly Soul Empire was willing to cede profits to Shrek Academy, essentially paying protection money.

However, Yan Shaozhe was clearly unwilling. Shrek Academy was not short of money, and even cultivation resources were not lacking.

Moreover, they had just destroyed the Body Sect, and hadn't even finished digesting the large chunks of fat from the Body Sect.

Yan Shaozhe did not want to protect the Heavenly Soul Empire for some insignificant benefit.

In large-scale battles, the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Guidance Base and the United Soul Guidance Corps are no joke. Even a Super Douluo would be severely injured after being focused on for two rounds. They are far more powerful than an army composed of Soul Masters.

If Shrek Academy were to truly protect the Heavenly Soul Empire and confront the Sun Moon Empire head-on, it would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

In Yan Shaozhe's view, apart from Limit Douluo, Soul Masters still have the advantage in a head-on confrontation.

The best way for Soul Masters to unleash their power is in one-on-one combat and small-scale battles, or infiltrating enemy lines for sabotage and assassinations, rather than in large-scale army wars.

Yan Shaozhe said calmly, "As you know, Thunder Douluo, Shrek Academy has always maintained neutrality."

Of course, faced with the invasion of the Sun Moon Empire, Shrek Academy has an unshirkable duty and will certainly go all out to crush the Sun Moon Empire's invasion.

In his heart, Liu Xu, the Thunder Douluo, cursed, "If my Heavenly Soul Empire's royal family is destroyed by the Sun Moon Empire, what use will Shrek Academy be if it then defeats the Sun Moon Empire afterward!"

As a titled Douluo, Tianlei Douluo was not young. Although he was cursing in his heart, he still smiled on the surface.

After all, Yan Shaozhe is a Super Douluo powerhouse, and this is Shrek Academy. How could a level 93 Title Douluo dare to challenge Yan Shaozhe?

By the way, Yan Shaozhe's soul power has also broken through one level, from level 95 to level 96.

Yan Shaozhe had been stuck at level 95 for many years. This time, he fought a life-or-death battle against the Body Sect, ultimately destroying them. Yan Shaozhe felt a great sense of liberation, and the bottleneck of level 95 disappeared instantly. Relying on his years of accumulation, Yan Shaozhe broke through to level 96 in one fell swoop.

Tian Lei Douluo smiled and tried to persuade Yan Shaozhe, but he just wouldn't budge.

Vina, watching from the side, couldn't help but clench her little fists.

At this moment, Vina deeply understood the importance of power. Without power, one would have to grovel and beg for help. Without power, there was no way to protect her family.

At this moment, a gray bead in Vina's sea of ​​consciousness emitted waves of energy, calming Vina down.

Electrolux sighed and remained silent. He had seen far too many human conflicts of interest; he was no longer surprised by them.

Vina silently thanked her teacher in her heart, and then began to think about how she could contribute her own strength to the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

In terms of strength, she is currently only a Lesser Soul Emperor and has no ability to change anything.

However, as a princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, her status was still considered noble, and she at least had the right to speak in front of such a powerful figure.

Vina looked at Yan Shaozhe, who remained calm and unmoved, and said in a gentle but firm tone, "Dean Yan, Grandpa Liu, please allow me to say a word."

Yan Shaozhe looked at Liu Xu, his meaning clear: Who is this?

Liu Xu explained, "This is Vina, the princess of my Heavenly Soul Empire."

Yan Shaozhe was relatively gentle with the child, and said with a smile, "Princess Vina, what do you want to say? Go ahead."

Vina bowed to Yan Shaozhe and said, "Dean Yan, the Sun Moon Empire is now powerful and ambitious. It has launched a war to unify the Douluo Continent."

I know Shrek Academy has always been neutral, but in times of war, it is the right way to unite as one, help each other, and resist the invasion of the alien races of the Sun Moon Empire.

Otherwise, my Heavenly Soul Empire, Star Luo Empire, and Heavenly Spirit Empire have all been destroyed by the Sun Moon Empire, and Shrek Academy would surely be unable to withstand the pressure alone.

"At that time, facing attacks from all sides by the Sun Moon Empire, and the relentless bombardment of its level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannons, even with its numerous powerful experts, Shrek Academy will be annihilated by the Sun Moon Empire."

Upon hearing Vina's audacity in claiming that Shrek Academy had been destroyed, Yan Shaozhe roared in fury, "Insolence!!"

The powerful soul power of a level 96 Super Douluo suddenly erupted, and the strong pressure made Vina's pretty face turn pale, and she almost couldn't help but kneel on the ground.

Just then, Thunder Douluo Liu Xu suddenly appeared in front of Vina and protected her.

Liu Xu, the Thunder Douluo, said, "Dean Yan, this is just childish nonsense. Don't take it seriously."

Behind Liu Xu, the seemingly delicate Vina still looked at Yan Shaozhe with unwavering determination.

Yan Shaozhe looked at Vina, and after a moment, he withdrew his imposing aura. As the dean of Shrek Academy, he disdained to argue with a little girl like Vina; it would be beneath his dignity.

Liu Xu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yan Shaozhe withdraw his aura. If Yan Shaozhe had really made a move, he wouldn't have been able to handle it.

Although he is considered powerful among Title Douluos, there is still a considerable gap between him and Super Douluo powerhouses.

Liu Xu smiled and said, "Dean Yan, although Princess Vina's words are somewhat biased, I think there is still some truth to them."

If my Heavenly Soul Empire is truly defeated by the Sun Moon Empire, then the Sun Moon Empire's army can march along the territory of my Heavenly Soul Empire from north to south and directly attack Shrek Academy.

"Our Heavenly Soul Empire's royal family hopes to obtain the support of certain experts from Shrek Academy..."

Liu Xu went on and on, saying a lot.

Yan Shaozhe stroked his chin and said, "This matter is of great importance. Allow me to discuss it thoroughly with the higher-ups at Shrek Academy before giving you an answer."

"Gentlemen, if you have the time, you can rest for a few days in the Shrek Academy's reception building and enjoy the scenery of Shrek Academy."

After saying that, Yan Shaozhe turned and left, intending to discuss the matter with the higher-ups at Shrek Academy.

After all, Yan Shaozhe and the others were unaware of Chen Feng's plan. In Yan Shaozhe's mind, although he did not want the strongmen of Shrek Academy to clash head-on with the Soul Master Corps of the Sun Moon Empire, he also did not want the Heavenly Soul Empire to be directly destroyed by the Sun Moon Empire.

Shrek Academy is located in the center of the Douluo Three Kingdoms. These empires are considered a shield for Shrek Academy. If they are destroyed, Shrek Academy will have to directly face the attack of the Sun Moon Empire.

This is something Yan Shaozhe doesn't want to see.

Liu Xu watched Yan Shaozhe's departing figure, a sincere smile appearing on his face.

Yan Shaozhe's previous statement about Shrek Academy remaining neutral was just empty talk; he had no intention of providing any support whatsoever.

What I'm saying now is what I mean by offering some support.

Liu Xu thought to himself, "The power of Shrek Academy is not easy to borrow, especially that old devil Yan Shaozhe. He won't act until he sees the benefit, he's stubborn and cunning."

Even if we can get help from Shrek Academy, we'll probably have to pay a heavy price.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

I never expected that such a powerful sect like Body Sect would be destroyed by Shrek Academy.

Otherwise, my Heavenly Soul Empire wouldn't need to beg Shrek Academy in the first place.

Liu Xu sighed inwardly, becoming increasingly wary of Shrek Academy. Just how strong was Shrek Academy, capable of destroying the Body Sect? No one could say for sure.

Liu Xu murmured a name to himself: Chen Feng…

Liu Xu was also very curious about Chen Feng, this legendary figure.

He had seen the sect leader of the Body Sect, Du Busi, and his powerful strength terrified him.

What kind of powerful strength would be needed to defeat and kill Chen Feng, who is poison-resistant?

(End of this chapter)