In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

"Okay, goodbye." Lan Ji replied, and quietly watched Ah Yin's figure gradually disappear into the distance, seeing her off.

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At this moment, Bibi Dong walked over. "Aji, aren't you going to try to stop her? Or... should I go and call her back now?"

"No need." Lan Ji shook his head, put his arm around Bibi Dong's shoulder, looked up at the sky, and said something inexplicable, "Perhaps, this is the best ending for her."

............

The main camp of the Netherworld Legion of the Star Luo Empire.

Seven days have passed since the Star Luo Empire launched its undeclared war against the Spirit Hall Empire.

In that battle, the Star Luo Empire's attempt to gain an advantage backfired spectacularly. Not only did it completely break ties with the Spirit Empire, but it also lost 550,000 elite troops. Taking advantage of this, the Spirit Empire launched a full-scale offensive. With the combined efforts of Soul Masters and modern mechanized forces, they advanced with unstoppable momentum, achieving victory after victory.

The vast Star Luo Empire fell to the enemy in just seven days, despite the efforts of the newly enthroned emperor, Dai Mubai, to recruit soldiers and save it. However, due to the exposure of his identity as an evil soul master, Emperor Dai Tianfeng and 550,000 elite troops perished at the hands of evil soul masters.

This led to disunity and division within the Star Luo Empire.

In addition, the Spirit Hall Empire vigorously promoted public opinion among the people, spreading rumors that the Spirit Hall Empire had given birth to two gods, which led the Heaven Dou Empire to refuse to send reinforcements.

Faced with the attack of the Spirit Empire, the major towns of the Star Luo Empire had no will to resist and surrendered almost without resistance.

The Zhu family, with generations of marriage alliances with the Star Luo royal family, was an exception. Zhu Tianhao, the patriarch of the Zhu family, led the 100,000-strong Netherworld Legion, the last remaining elite force of the Star Luo Empire. Currently, they were besieged by the Spirit Empire in a canyon outside Shuiyun Pass. They had nowhere to go, and their supplies were running low.

Inside the commander's tent.

Zhu Tianhao sat in the main seat. Below him, Zhu Zhuyun sat to his left.

“Report…” A soldier strode in and knelt on one knee.

"What? Is the Heavenly Dou Empire still unwilling to send reinforcements?" Zhu Tianhao's expression was somewhat grim. The situation within the Star Luo Empire was now extremely precarious. He had originally thought that Lan Ji, as his son-in-law, and Zhu Zhuqing, as his daughter, would at least lend a hand, but seven days had passed and there was still no news. Zhu Tianhao refused to believe that Lan Ji hadn't received any information.

"Marshal, the Second Miss has arrived," the soldier said excitedly.

"Zhu Qing?" Zhu Tianhao suddenly stood up and asked, "Has Lan Ji arrived? How many people did he bring?"

A hint of joy appeared on Zhu Zhuyun's face.

"The Second Miss only brought one person with her. Lord Lan Ji is not present," the soldier replied.

"Alright, then let her in." Zhu Tianhao sighed. He knew the current situation of the Heaven Dou Empire, which was being watched by the six elders of the Spirit Hall, all of whom were said to be Title Douluos of level 96 or above, with one even having a terrifying level 98 spirit power. Sending Zhu Zhuqing, a Title Douluo, was already more than enough.

Soon, Zhu Zhuqing walked in, followed closely by a figure wearing a black cloak.

"Father." These were the first words Zhu Zhuqing spoke upon her arrival. She bowed gracefully to Zhu Tianhao.

Zhu Tianhao flashed to Zhu Zhuqing's side and quickly helped her up. "Zhuqing, you've suffered so much these past years. I'm so glad you can still call me father now."

“Father, you are too kind. This is just the fault of those corrupt clan rules. You can’t be blamed. Besides, I’m perfectly fine now, aren’t I?” Zhu Zhuqing said with a relieved smile.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuyun also came over. "Sister...I..." After hesitating for a moment, she knelt down with a thud.

"Sister, what are you doing?" Zhu Zhuqing hurriedly helped her up. But Zhu Zhuyun resolutely refused to get up. "Sister, please accept my bow. I treated you so badly in the past, but last time, you saved me. I'm sorry."

"I'll say it again, this is all because of those corrupt clan rules." As she said this, a happy smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face: "Moreover, I am lucky. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have met Aji."

"Zhu Qing, how is the situation on the Tian Dou Empire's side?" Zhu Tianhao asked hurriedly upon hearing this.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't answer directly, but glanced at the guards beside her. Zhu Tianhao understood and waved his hand, saying to the soldiers, "You may all leave. No one is allowed to enter without my order."

Only when Zhu Tianhao and Zhu Zhuyun were left in the tent did Zhu Zhuqing speak, "Father, sister, let me introduce the next person to you."

She turned her head to look at the woman in black beside her, "Sister Nana..."

Upon hearing this, the woman in black lifted her hood, revealing long golden hair and a stunningly beautiful face. She was none other than Hu Liena, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Empire and a disciple of the current Empress. She had grown her hair long specifically because Lan Ji had once said he liked girls with long hair.

"You are..." Zhu Tianhao and Zhu Zhuyun were stunned into silence, their faces filled with disbelief. They never expected that the Holy Maiden of the Martial Soul Empire would appear here.

"Let me tell you." As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing recounted the story of how Qian Renxue infiltrated the Tiandou Empire and ascended the throne.

After hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Zhu Tianhao and Zhu Zhuyun fell silent.

This passage is incredibly rich in information. The Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is actually Qian Renxue, the granddaughter of the Spirit Empire's Grand Elder, in disguise. Lan Ji encountered Qian Renxue at the same time as his own daughter.

During Qian Renxue's pregnancy, with Lan Ji's help, she successfully seized the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire. Now, the Spirit Empire has two deities, Empress Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, and they have complete control over the Heaven Dou Empire.

In conclusion, it can be summed up in one sentence.

Her own daughter was helping her boyfriend's other girlfriend, and she came to persuade her to surrender.

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Chapter 416 Hu Liena Outside the Bathroom (Remastered Version)

"Don't worry, no matter what, you are still the emperor of the Star Luo Empire. I won't kill you. Don't you like being submissive? I'll send you to a good place. You'll definitely like it." After crippling Dai Mubai's soul power, Lan Ji sent him to the Pope's Palace in Wuhun City.

"Lord Lan Ji." Upon seeing Lan Ji arrive, along with the newly appointed emperor of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai, the cardinals of the Spirit Hall hurriedly came forward and knelt on one knee.

"Send Dai Mubai to the tenement building, to the room where Yu Xiaogang used to stay. Remember, he absolutely cannot die. Also, have that scarred man treat him well. Otherwise, you will all be held responsible." Lan Ji waved his hand, casually tossing the bound Dai Mubai to the ground, and headed straight for Bibi Dong's residence.

"Yes." Upon hearing this, all the cardinals shuddered and dared not delay, quickly escorting Dai Mubai to the tenement building.

Poor Dai Mubai, his soul power was destroyed, his limbs were bound, and his mouth was sealed. He was then forced into the tenement building, that paradise of the Brokeback Mountain.

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From then on, the Star Luo Empire no longer had an emperor, Dai Mubai, but in a place unknown to others, there was a man named Caiju.

Meanwhile, with Dai Mubai's 'desertion in the face of battle,' this war that swept across half the continent came to an end.

The Martial Soul Empire led its army into the capital of the Star Luo Empire, proving with its strength what it means to be unstoppable. In less than a month, it conquered the entire territory of the Star Luo Empire.

Fearing the growing power of the Spirit Empire and to prevent its people from suffering from war, the Heaven Dou Empire, led by Emperor Qinghe, together with the Azure Emperor, submitted a letter of surrender to the Spirit Empire. This also signifies that another empire on the Douluo Continent has come under the control of the Spirit Empire.

The mainland was thus unified.

Of course, these are things to follow.

.................

Bibi Dong's residence is in a purple bamboo forest, which was built nine years ago during the Soul Master Competition.

Whenever Qian Renxue is not at the Martial Soul Cultivation stage, Lan Ji will live here.

The interior of the house was almost identical to that of the two people's previous life on Earth.

The house has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Because it is occasionally used as an office, one of the bedrooms has been converted into a study.

The room has excellent sound insulation, and the walls are made of special materials. It also has a large number of soul guides embedded in them, which not only enhances the house's sturdiness but also blocks the detection of mental and soul power.

Normally, no one except Lan Ji's family can enter this place.

When Lan Ji arrived at Bibi Dong's residence, she found that there was no one in the living room, but the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

To be honest, since Bibi Dong became a god, Lan Ji has never had any in-depth communication with her for various reasons.

It was getting late, and the room was dimly lit. Through the glass shower enclosure, Lan could vaguely see a slender figure taking a shower.

But it's okay. As the saying goes, "a woman holding a pipa, half-concealing her face," sometimes, ambiguity is also a kind of beauty.

Moreover, Bibi Dong was already very beautiful, and after becoming a god, only Qian Renxue, who was also a god, could barely compare to her.

No sooner said than done, Lan Ji's lips curled slightly.

She naturally took off her clothes and went into the bathroom.

The instant he entered the bathroom, he swiftly embraced Bibi Dong, who was in the dimly lit environment.

Suddenly being hugged, Bibi Dong's body stiffened instinctively, but she quickly relaxed, regaining her suppleness, and whispered, "You're back..."

"Hmm...the matter is resolved...Dai Mubai has been sent to the tenement building by me..." Lan Ji nodded.

"You're really wicked..." Bibi Dong laughed and scolded.

The camera returns to the outside of the bathroom, where two figures gradually merge into one another, becoming indistinguishable.

At the same time, Hu Liena walked in from outside the door. When she heard Lan Ji and Bibi Dong's familiar voices in the bathroom, she froze on the spot, her cheeks flushed red, and she began to doubt her life.

Oh my god... what have I discovered?

Her own teacher was actually with the man she admired most.

By the time Lan Ji carried Bibi Dong out of the bathroom, it was completely dark.

Looking at the pile of documents that had appeared on the bedroom table, Lan Ji said to Bi Bi Dong with great interest, "Dong'er, it seems that your disciple has already come."

"You still dare to say that? It's all your fault!" Bibi Dong angrily punched Lan Ji's chest. With her cultivation level, how could she not have noticed Hu Liena?

But Lan had already done something malicious, and she couldn't stop him even if she wanted to.

"So what? That little fox will find out sooner or later anyway. She's not an outsider." Lan Ji curled her lips nonchalantly and carried Bibi Dong toward the bedroom.

“Stare…” Bibi Dong’s pair of clear, bright eyes were fixed on Lan Ji, a look of suspicion in them.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lan Ji stopped in her tracks.

"Tell me honestly, did you provoke Nana?"

"In all honesty, she is your disciple. What she does is her business. I have never provoked her."

"So you mean you provoked them... right..." Bibi Dong sighed helplessly.

He abruptly changed the subject, saying, "I saw what happened between the two of you in the City of Slaughter during the Divine Trial. Actually, it's not entirely your fault. You never took the initiative to approach her, and even tried to keep your distance. But that child... alas, fate is cruel."

"Sigh, my damn charm." Lan Ji also shamelessly sighed.

"Narcissist!" Bibi Dong said coquettishly, "What are you going to do about it?"

"What do you mean, what should we do? You don't mean you want me to add her to the harem, do you?" Lan Ji said helplessly, "Xue'er hasn't recovered yet because of what happened between the two of us."

Bibi Dong fell silent and did not speak again. Qian Renxue was the person she felt most indebted to.

Although she felt sorry for her disciple, she could no longer cause harm to her daughter.

She knew very well that Qian Renxue was an extremely proud and arrogant person.

Accepting Zhu Zhuqing in the first place was already a huge concession.

This time, because of myself, although I didn't say anything after understanding the cause and effect, I definitely can't get over that hurdle in my heart.

Not to mention Ye Lengleng and that girl, the Empress.

If her own disciple were to join in at this moment, he would surely destroy the last shred of dignity in her daughter's heart.