Douluo Continent II: Senior Sister, Please Help Me Cultivate

Chapter 416 Xu Tianran: Chen Feng is a major hidden danger

The study of the Crown Prince's palace in the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace.

Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair, his gaze deep and unfathomable. A vast, inescapable net had already been laid out in all four directions of Mingdu.

Now Xu Tianran holds great power. Previously, the old emperor, who was nearing the end of his life, entrusted the five Soul Master Corps of the Guardian Hands to Xu Tianran.

These include the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps, which protects the royal family, and the four Beast King-level Soul Master Corps directly under the Empire.

The Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps, the Terror Claw Soul Master Corps, the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps, and the Evil Monarch Soul Master Corps.

In the three directions of Mingdu—east, south, and north—there is a Soul Guidance Device Base. Each Soul Guidance Device Base has two Level 9 Soul Guidance Masters and a Beast King-level Soul Guidance Master Corps equipped with linked Soul Guidance Devices.

It is also equipped with several level 9 fixed-position soul-guided shells.

With such a lineup, it would be impossible to break through the Soul Guidance Device formation unless it was a team composed of top-tier experts or several Super Douluo experts.

This is Xu Tianran's arrangement in the three directions of east, south, and north.

As for the West, Xu Tianran did not send any level nine soul masters, nor did he send a beast king-level soul master group, nor did he send any level nine fixed-position soul guide shells.

According to intelligence from the Holy Spirit Cult, the Sun and Moon Mountains to the west of Mingdu are a dead end!

Once the lives and blood of men and women who have betrayed their love are used to incite this, even a powerful Douluo would be trapped there and die.

Therefore, no arrangements need to be made there; whoever goes there will die.

His purpose in doing this was to wipe out all the teams participating in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Battle Tournament in one fell swoop.

Whether they were young, talented team members or powerful team leaders and sect elders, they were all arrested.

The Sun Moon Empire is now ready for war, and will launch a war after the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Battle Tournament.

Therefore, none of those who came to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament and belonged to the Douluo Three Kingdoms teams were to be sent back.

If all these geniuses and their leaders were captured, it would be a significant blow to Douluo Three Kingdoms.

Furthermore, in future wars, it can make those sects and academies hesitant to attack their Sun Moon Empire.

Xu Tianran, sitting in his wheelchair, said to Ju Zi behind him, "Ju Zi, what do you think?"

Upon hearing Xu Tianran's words, Ju Zi behind him pondered for a moment, then said in a calm and unhurried tone, "Your Highness's plan is foolproof; those who come to participate will surely have no chance of escaping."

However, Your Majesty, Shrek Academy has grown in strength in recent years, and Chen Feng, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, is extremely powerful. He even killed the Sect Master of the Body Sect, who was famous throughout the continent.

With such strength, they are probably no less than the two from the Holy Spirit Cult.

I think it would be better for the Shrek Academy team to capture them this time.

If I die, it will inevitably anger this powerful figure, who may then retaliate against my Sun Moon Empire, causing great disruption to the unification of my Sun Moon Empire.

If they capture the Shrek Academy team participating in the competition, and then use them to threaten and win over Chen Feng, preventing him from fighting for Douluo Three Kingdoms, they could achieve their goals.

In this way, without the obstruction of Shrek Academy, the combined strength of the Douluo Three Kingdoms would be no match for our Sun Moon Empire.

Xu Tianran listened without comment, but lowered his eyes slightly and tapped the armrest of the wheelchair with his fingers.

A clicking sound echoed in the quiet study.

Even though the Sun Moon Empire and the Douluo Three Kingdoms are far apart, the Sun Moon Empire's intelligence department has been doing its best to collect information about Chen Feng, the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy.

The Sun Moon Empire was naturally unaware of the recent news that Chen Feng had killed the Evil Eye Tyrant.

However, the Sun Moon Empire still managed to gather information from several months ago.

The fact that he killed the sect leader of the Body Sect suggests that his strength likely reached the limit of the Douluo realm.

Furthermore, he was ambitious and enterprising, reforming shortcomings and vigorously developing soul tools.

In short, it boils down to four words: a major threat.

Xu Tianran's fear of Chen Feng reached unprecedented levels. If Chen Feng were as old as Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui of the Holy Spirit Cult, it would be fine, since his potential had reached its limit and he didn't have many years left to live.

However, Chen Feng is only under twenty years old, and at such a young age, he has already reached the pinnacle of the continent.

This talent is truly astonishing.

How terrifying would it be if he were to reach the age of fifty or a hundred?

At that time, will anyone on the mainland be able to control him? Will anyone be able to suppress him?

At that time, he might be able to overthrow the rule of the Sun and Moon Empire on his own.

Therefore, Xu Tianran had only one thought in mind regarding Chen Feng: to kill him as soon as possible, before his strength reached its limit.

Otherwise, endless troubles will surely follow in the future.

For emperors, there is an innate aversion to those who are beyond their control.

In the emperor's mind, it was best if everyone on the continent was under his control.

Anyone who is out of their control and has the ability to threaten their rule is to be killed without hesitation.

Regardless of whether you have the intention to rebel or not, if you have the ability to rebel, then for the emperor, that is the biggest problem!

Xu Tianran stopped tapping on the armrest of his wheelchair and said coldly, "Ju Zi, there are some people you just can't win over."

Upon hearing Xu Tianran's words, Ju Zi tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, do you intend to...?"

Xu Tianran nodded and said, "That's right, Shrek Academy is the biggest obstacle on the road to progress for my Sun Moon Empire."

Chen Feng is a pillar of Shrek Academy and a major threat to our Sun Moon Empire. He is so young yet has such strength. It is impossible to estimate how far he can grow in the future.

A person like him will not accept any threats or attempts to win him over.

Rather than threatening and enticing, I'd rather use the Shrek Academy team to set a trap, lure Chen Feng to the rescue, and then surround and kill him!

I think the Holy Spirit Cult is also extremely wary of Chen Feng. If they join forces with Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui, two Limit Douluo from the Holy Spirit Cult, along with our Sun Moon Empire's ultimate weapon, they will surely be able to kill Chen Feng.

When Ju Zi heard that Xu Tianran had actually joined forces with two Limit Douluos from the Holy Spirit Cult, whom he had always been wary of, and was even going to use a powerful weapon, he was shocked.

He suddenly realized that he was extremely wary of Chen Feng.

They've even reached the point where they're willing to pay any price to kill it.

Xu Tianran stood up from his wheelchair with great spirit. His paralyzed body was now able to stand up again thanks to the high-tech soul-guided prosthetic limb.

Xu Tianran strode forward with his hands behind his back, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of majesty and ambition.

"Chen Feng must die. I cannot rest easy until he is dead. After Chen Feng is eliminated..."

There are no longer any powerful figures in the Douluo Three Kingdoms who can stop the progress of my Sun Moon Empire.

"Once I ascend the throne and become emperor, I will surely sweep across the Three Kingdoms of Douluo and establish immortal achievements! I will become the first emperor in history to unify the entire continent, and I will make all living beings praise my glorious name!!"

Upon hearing Xu Tianran's lofty ambitions, Ju Zi immediately knelt down and flattered him, saying, "Your Majesty's goal is Ju Zi's dream. Ju Zi is willing to be Your Majesty's sword, clearing obstacles for Your Majesty."

Upon hearing the word "Your Majesty," Xu Tianran's mood instantly improved. He no longer wanted to be the Crown Prince; he wanted to be the Emperor.

Seeing that Ju Zi was still kneeling there, Xu Tianran was very satisfied with Ju Zi's respect, but said aloud, "Ju Zi, get up. There is no need for such formalities between us."

"Ju Zi, later send a message to the Holy Spirit Cult, asking the Supreme Leader Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao to come to Mingdu to discuss important matters."

"Yes." Ju Zi stood up, bowed, and left the study. After Ju Zi left, Xu Tianran paced back and forth in the empty room.

For Xu Tianran, who has been paralyzed for many years, walking and standing are a pleasure.

Many seemingly ordinary things are only realized as precious after they are lost.

Xu Tianran paced back and forth, deep in thought.

"The finals are coming up soon. Once the Shrek Academy team wins the championship and leaves Mingdu, we will immediately capture and imprison them."

To ambush a master of Chen Feng's caliber, thorough preparations are essential, and it would be best to have the assistance of the Imperial Palace's Hall of Offerings.

Unfortunately, the Imperial Palace only listens to the emperor. Although I am the regent, as long as I am not the emperor, the highest authority of the Sun and Moon Empire will never be mine.

Without the protection of the Imperial Palace, facing two Limit Douluo like Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui, it's difficult for me to control the situation.

The old man, I don't know when he'll breathe his last. Now I'm just waiting to inherit the throne and become emperor.

"You're no longer capable, so hurry up and give way to me. Powerful enemies await my disposal, and the territory of the Sun Moon Empire awaits my expansion. The waiting days are truly unbearable."

*****

Just as Xu Tianran was preparing to wipe out all the people who would participate in the future Continental Youth Soul Master Battle Competition.

The semi-finals had already concluded, with Shrek Academy defeating the Holy Spirit Cult.

Amidst the cheers of countless spectators, they returned to their hotel to rest.

As the reigning champions, Shrek Academy's accommodations are located on the top floor of the hotel, the most luxurious one.

Yan Shaozhe sat on the sofa and said to Beibei, "Not bad, you have the demeanor of your teacher back then."

Beibei smiled modestly, "Compared to Xuanzu, I am far from being good enough. I am merely picking up on his leftovers."

Xu Sanshi put his arm around Bei Bei's neck and said, "Bei Bei, everyone is praising you, why are you being so modest?"

Beibei rolled her eyes. "Xu Sanshi, if you're itching for a beating, we'll have a one-on-one match later."

Xu Sanshi: (。ω。；)

"Then let's forget about it." Xu Sanshi quickly waved his hand, retreated to the sofa, and then sat down.

As transformed soul beasts, Qiu'er and Xue Di naturally felt isolated from others and were unfamiliar with the people around them. The two of them joined hands and devoured the food on the table.

Xian Lin'er looked at the abundance of talent in the Martial Soul Department, then at the only remaining talent in the Soul Guidance Department—the honest, simple, and unremarkable He Caitou—and rubbed her forehead.

He Caitou was able to represent Shrek Academy in the Youth Soul Master Battle Tournament because of Shrek Academy's tradition. Each year, one member of the regular team will be from the Soul Guidance Department.

In the previous Soul Battle Tournament, Ma Xiaotao took the spot for the Soul Guidance Department, which made her so angry that she couldn't eat for a whole day.

If there are no Soul Guidance Department students in this year's competition, she will go to Chen Feng to complain about Elder Xuan and Yan Shaozhe, the old man and the young man, for discriminating against the Soul Guidance Department and not giving them a chance, as the main organizers of the Soul Battle Competition.

It's normal that the Soul Guidance Department is still in its early stages and can't compare to the Martial Soul Department in terms of numbers, scale, and strength, but we can't deny them all a spot.

However, the Soul Guidance Department now has Chen Feng's strong support, and he has ordered the removal of some young geniuses from the Martial Soul Department whose Martial Souls are more suitable for developing Soul Guidance Devices to join the Soul Guidance Department.

Furthermore, rules were established, and in accordance with these rules, the Soul Guidance Department will be continuously replenished with fresh blood.

With the addition of these young geniuses, the development speed of the Soul Guidance Department will definitely be greatly accelerated in the future.

In the past, Yan Shaozhe and others held onto these geniuses tightly. If the Soul Guidance Department tried to take advantage of them, it was as if they were going to take his life. They protected them fiercely, which resulted in the Soul Guidance Department being full of scoundrels with no talent whatsoever.

Later, seeing this situation, Chen Feng naturally did not intend to let the Soul Guidance Department continue to be rendered useless.

After all, without talent, allocating more resources would be a waste. So Chen Feng ordered that those more suited to soul tools from the martial soul system be transferred to the soul tool system.

Later, Yan Shaozhe privately discussed it with Chen Feng. After all, he was heartbroken to lose so many talented people. Should they reduce the number of talents?

The result was unsurprisingly rejected outright, and they were instructed to cooperate fully and allow the Soul Guidance System to grow as quickly as possible without delay.

This was only because Yan Shaozhe was Ma Xiaotao's master, so he was treated leniently. If it were someone else, Chen Feng would definitely make them know the consequences of negotiating with the boss.

Seeing Chen Feng's resolute attitude, Yan Shaozhe had no choice but to obediently do as Chen Feng said.

Chen Feng's words are the truth within Shrek Academy. Everyone must follow them; this is the prestige he has earned through countless major events.

Despite Ma Xiaotao being one of Chen Feng's women, Yan Shaozhe's disciple is still intimidated by Chen Feng's rising power and growing influence.

Not to mention Yan Shaozhe, even Elder Xuan and Elder Song, when facing Chen Feng, unconsciously lowered their heads and listened to Chen Feng's orders.

Xian Lin'er was quite satisfied with the current situation. She turned to look at the Martial Soul Department, which was teeming with talent, and thought to herself, "Fifty years from now, the Soul Guidance Department will definitely be no less than the Martial Soul Department!"

Just as Yan Shaozhe and the others were laughing and preparing to win the championship in a few days and return to Shrek Academy to hold a celebration banquet.

A knock came at the door.

Yan Shaozhe released his spiritual power to investigate, then frowned and said, "Please come in."

With a creak, the door opened, and a stunningly beautiful woman with blonde hair and an air of nobility walked in together with a titled Douluo powerhouse.

The newcomer was none other than Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire.

Yan Shaozhe asked, "Princess Xu Jiujiu, what brings you here?"

After a long while, Xu Jiu bowed to Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er, saying, "Dean Yan Shaozhe, Dean Xian Lin'er, I have come here to inform you of something important."

Yan Shaozhe said, "Princess Xu Jiujiu, please speak."

After a long pause, he got straight to the point: "The Sun Moon Empire is intercepting teams that have come to participate in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Battle Tournament."

The Sun Moon Empire is now surrounded by a tight net, allowing entry but not exit.

We sent three groups of spies back to the Empire to deliver messages, but they all vanished without a trace, as if they had disappeared into thin air.

Subsequently, a titled Douluo powerhouse personally returned to the Star Luo Empire, but still lost contact with him.

The Sun Moon Empire's actions suggest they are already prepared for war and are no longer concerned about defying public opinion and breaking ties with the Douluo Three Kingdoms.

If we remain in the Sun Moon Empire, we will surely die!

Upon hearing Xu Jiujiu's words, Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er were both shocked.

Only the little auspicious beast Qiu'er continued to enjoy the human food without caring.

As an auspicious beast, it can ward off evil and bring good fortune. This time, her power of destiny did not give her any warnings of danger during her trip to the Sun Moon Empire, proving that this journey was either safe or just a close call.

And even if there is danger, she believes that Chen Feng will come to rescue her.

Qiu'er: (ω) That's how confident I am.

After a long pause, he said, "Dean Yan Shaozhe, we request to join forces with Shrek Academy. Let's concentrate our strength, break through the encirclement, and return to the Douluo Three Kingdoms."

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er listened to the words for a long time and fell into deep thought, because they remembered them.

When they set off, Chen Feng said he would come to Mingdu to meet them.

If they leave early, will it affect Chen Feng?

(End of this chapter)