Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

Zi Xue was timid, and Zi Yan was proud, but Jin Lili was not like them. After she had almost undressed, she rolled her eyes and pointed out the window. Zi Yan and Zi Xue looked over without suspicion, and Yan seemed to be attracted to her attention as well and turned his head.

"ah!"

Jin Lili had just lifted a blanket, preparing to cover that big pig's head with it, teach him a lesson, and deny the old grudges, when she never expected that the other person was prepared to deal with the counterattack. Before she knew it, she had broken herself.

The flying blanket caused a lot of chaos, and Zi Yan and Zi Xue, who were innocently drawn to the scene, were also caught up in the confusion. The four men and women played around and let their true nature run wild, and of course, some of the more entertaining scenes also occurred.

"You're planning to leave Dragon City. Where are you going?"

Four people were wrapped in a blanket. Yan was pressed down on his left, right and front. Jin Lili, with seductive eyes, was lying on top of Yan. When she heard him mention leaving Longcheng, her reaction was unusually intense.

Zi Xue and Zi Yan also looked at him. These days, the four of them have been finding opportunities to meet and play around almost every day. Although they were a little uncomfortable at first, they have now accepted this relationship, and they naturally care about Yan's affairs.

“One of the research targets I set out seems to have undergone some unusual changes. I need to collect some research data, which won’t take much time.”

Yan explained to the three girls, and before they could offer any further opinions, he tucked his head in, rolled over, and started moving again, wrapped in a blanket that held four people. The girls' giggles and playful antics were also mixed in.

……

Three hundred miles outside of Dragon City, at the foot of White Smoke Mountain, on a certain battlefield, a black steed carried a figure away from this blood-soaked place. Corpses and flesh were everywhere, and more than three thousand armored soldiers had died here. The cause of all this was the figure that had just been taken away by the black horse.

A figure descended from the sky, looking at the scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood before him, without showing the slightest emotion. He identified a direction and continued on his way, soon catching up with the black horse that had stopped by a mountain stream.

"Black Dragon, you should recognize me, right?"

When Yan saw Lei Xiang again, Lei Xiang had already fainted, with only the black horse guarding him. When it saw that it was Yan, the black horse snorted and moved aside as he approached.

Yan looked down and saw Lei Xiang, who had changed drastically. He was unconscious, but now he had crimson wings and long, blood-red hair. His appearance had softened and become much more handsome, similar to the berserker he had been in, but not quite the same.

"The bloodline of a fallen angel combined with a berserk physique creates an unprecedented crimson angel. It would be a shame not to study such excellent material."

As Yan spoke, he squatted down and performed a blood-drawing procedure on the black dragon horse in front of its master. Lei Xiang's recovery ability in Blood Angel form was amazing. As long as the organs were not completely removed, some injuries healed quickly. This made Yan even more unscrupulous in collecting materials and data.

Chapter 641 Frontline Battles

Above Dragon City, more than ten colorful dragons streaked across the sky, each carrying a warrior wielding a four-meter-long dragon spear, clearly possessing formidable combat power.

These are members of the Dragon Knight Legion, the most elite force in the Dragon God Empire. They are rarely deployed. The fact that more than ten dragon knights were used at once indicates that this matter is of utmost importance.

Beneath the sky patrolled by more than ten dragon knights, a vast procession of thousands of knights surged across a certain mountain range. Wild beasts fled in their wake, prompting the pursuing knights to draw their bows and shoot arrows with gusto.

This was no ordinary hunting activity, but a hunting expedition organized by Emperor Ziying of the Dragon God Empire to boost morale in preparation for the upcoming war against the demons and beastmen.

On a high mountain where many knights rode past, several figures were spying down on everything below.

Yan pointed to the heavily guarded banner below and smiled as he spoke to Lei Xiang, who had just returned to the academy and whom he had pulled over, saying, "Lei Xiang, do you know what that is? That's where the emperor of the Dragon God Empire's imperial carriage is located. If someone dares to assassinate it, and succeeds, it will be a major event that will shock the entire Jin Yuan Continent."

Lei Xiang's expression became somewhat unnatural. He forced a smile and replied, "Yes, is that so! I didn't expect there to be a royal hunting event outside the city today. However, Yan, you'd better not joke around with what you just said, it could easily cause trouble."

Lei Xiang put on an "I'm doing this for your own good" act, but looking at the others around him—Zi Xue, Jin Lili, and Zi Yan, three women from noble families—they didn't seem to react much to Yan's outrageous words. This wasn't normal. And was this kid playing such a fancy game? One against three?

Lei Xiang admitted that he was jealous. If it were just Zi Xue and Jin Lili alone, it wouldn't be a big deal. The key was Zi Yan, the goddess of countless students in the academy. Even he couldn't help but be moved by her. And this guy had won her over?

Yan suddenly smiled mysteriously and looked at Lei Xiang, saying, "Lei Xiang, don't you know? There's going to be a war!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Xiang's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but ask, "When did this happen? Haven't the three great empires been coexisting peacefully for many years? How come they're going to fight again?"

A major war between the three great empires is no small matter; preparations are usually made years in advance. Lei Xiang was a high-ranking official in the Orc Empire, and before he left the capital to infiltrate the Dragon God Empire as a spy, he had never heard of the three great empires preparing for war.

The key is that once the three great empires go to war, he, as a spy, will have to consider his situation carefully and will definitely have to prepare to return early. Naturally, he needs to find out more about these things.

"The outbreak of this great war was quite strange. The cause of the war was a massacre that occurred in the Dragon God Empire."

Yan briefly recounted some so-called inside information: "This massacre was a provocation by the demons. Three months ago, outside the city of Quess, which is 300 miles from Dragon City, Bai Tian, ​​a retired dragon knight, and his 300 guards were all slaughtered overnight."

His body was completely destroyed during the day, and he was only identified by his scattered armor. Landis, one of the three marshals of the empire, personally went to investigate and determined from the traces at the scene that it was the work of a fallen demon angel, and likely more than one.

Ques City is only three hundred miles from Dragon City, and is considered the heart of the empire. The fact that a powerful fallen angel infiltrated it and caused such a tragedy suggests that there might be some conspiracy behind it.

His Majesty the Emperor was furious and immediately sent envoys to question the demons. However, the demons refused to admit that they had done it. As a result, the Dragon God Empire declared war on the demons. The demons and orcs naturally formed an alliance once again, and now the border is at war.

This matter has caused a sensation within the Dragon God Empire. Lei Xiang, where have you been these past few months? How could you know nothing about it?

"Ah, well, I went into seclusion on a deserted mountain and came to the academy as soon as I came out, so I don't know much about the outside world."

After hearing the whole story, Lei Xiang realized that he was to blame for the great battle. Naturally, he dared not reveal that his seclusion was on White Smoke Mountain, not far from Kuis City. He became even more unnatural when faced with Yan's questions.

"Everyone, it's getting late, let's head back to the academy!"

Yan Ye didn't press Lei Xiang for more details. Seeing that it was getting late, he called the others to leave. Zi Xue, Zi Yan, and Jin Lili then let go of Lei Xiang's black horse. The black dragon snorted and immediately ran to Lei Xiang's side, nuzzling him with its head.

Zi Xue really liked this black horse, so Yan decided to let it sacrifice its body and sell it to Zi Xue and Zi Yan for them to play with. As for Lei Xiang's opinion as its master, it didn't matter to Yan at all.

……

When Lei Xiang was led back to the academy by Yan in a daze, the magic broadcast suddenly rang out on the academy's playground: "Attention all students and teachers, attention all students and teachers, assemble on the playground after school this afternoon..."

This sentence was repeated for a long time, only stopping ten minutes before the assembly time, to ensure that every student and teacher could hear it.

Yan and Zixue, Ziyan, and Jinlili parted ways and arrived at the playground around the same time as Lei Xiang, who was going to herd the horses. At this time, nearly two thousand people were gathered on the playground, including the dean, vice dean, and other senior leaders of the college.

Dean Zhang Feng announced over the magic broadcast: "Students, please be quiet. The Dean has something important to announce. Please listen carefully..."

The dean walked up to the podium, took the magical broadcast, coughed once, and then announced that, in view of the start of the front-line battle, Tiandu Academy had decided to send a team to support the front lines, and hoped that everyone would actively sign up.

After the announcement, the playground, which had just quieted down, immediately became chaotic again, with teachers and students discussing it.

"This academy really knows how to stir things up!"

Yan frowned as he listened to the dean's subsequent roll call. The academy said that registration was voluntary, but it also forced the top-ranked students from each grade to go on the training. Zi Yan, as the top student of the third year, was among them, which Yan was not satisfied with.

The dean concluded, "Those I just called out, please stay. The remaining spots are open for everyone to sign up. Okay, dismissed."

As soon as he announced the disbandment, many students rushed towards Zhang Feng, the director of education. Although the front line was dangerous, most people felt that the support activity organized by the academy was not very dangerous, so they naturally would not give up this opportunity to gain experience.

"Let's go."

The dean and vice dean kept the elite students who had been called out behind for a few words of encouragement and also revealed some inside information. After the matter was over, Yan gave Zi Yan a look, and the two met up at the academy gate and quickly found Zi Xue and Jin Lili.

Seeing that Zixue and Jin Lili both looked anxious, Yan had a sudden thought and quickly asked, "Zixue, Lili, you haven't registered, have you?"

Zixue looked aggrieved, her little face almost crying. "They rushed in too fast, we couldn't squeeze in at all. Yan, aren't we useless? You and your sister are going to the front lines, but we..."

Yan shook his head. "This is a good thing. I was just about to discuss with you how to get Ziyan to stay away as well."

"Yan, what do you mean by that?"

Zi Yan spoke with some dissatisfaction. Although she and Yan had confirmed their relationship, she was still that aloof and proud girl with her own self-respect. Yan's words were rather harsh.

"I don't want the girl I like to go to the front lines and risk her life. I hope you will stay in Dragon City and wait for me."

Yan said very frankly, "Zi Yan, Zi Xue, Li Li, perhaps what I'm saying is a bit selfish, but these are my true thoughts."

You may think that with the academy organizing and leading the team, this support mission to the border is not dangerous, but I want to tell you that the situation on the battlefield is constantly changing, and no one can guarantee absolute safety.

Ziyan and Zixue, I don't want your father to suffer tragic news again. I don't know how much you know about your father's past.

Your father had a first love, your mother's cousin, the sixth princess who was the most beloved by the former emperor of the empire. She accompanied the emperor on a tour of the border, but disappeared on the battlefield.

Your father has infiltrated the orc and demon empires countless times over the years, all to find out the princess's whereabouts, but unfortunately, he has never heard a word. Regarding this matter, you can ask your father for his opinion…”

"Yan, I'm sorry, I, I..."

After hearing Yan's words, Zi Yan felt a great deal of warmth and protection, and the discomfort in her heart disappeared. Zi Xue and Jin Lili, needless to say, immediately gave up the idea of ​​going to the border.

Zi Yan's reaction deeply moved Zi Xue and Jin Lili. Their response also relieved Yan. In fact, he had lied. With his strength, ensuring the safety of the three girls wouldn't be difficult, but he didn't want them to go to the battlefield.

This is mainly because this war is somewhat special. Lei Xiang is probably planning to return to the Beastman Empire, which isn't a big deal. The key issue is something else entirely: this time, the Dragon God Empire has declared war on the Demon Race, so the Demon Race will naturally mobilize a large number of powerful warriors.

If nothing unexpected happens, the most beloved princess of the Demon Clan, the first female fallen angel, Princess Moyue, will also be among those going on this expedition.

Yan had previously encountered male fallen angels, so he was somewhat curious about female fallen angels. In addition, he had heard that the demon princess was very beautiful, so of course he had to take action alone for a while.

While Yan was daydreaming about how to complete the princess training plan on the battlefield, Zixue said with some concern, "Yan, Lili and I didn't sign up, so we don't have to go, but my sister was specifically asked by the principal. I'm afraid there's no way to avoid it!"

"Zi Yan's matter is actually easy to resolve. We can say that the power within her has broken through the seal and she needs to stay in Dragon City to recuperate. However, the specific communication regarding this matter still needs to be handled by His Excellency the Duke. Let's go to the Duke's mansion first and meet my future father-in-law!"

Yan smiled confidently, reached out and pulled the two purple-haired sisters into his arms, while his other hands greedily reached for the blonde, wavy-haired beauty.

Jin Lili gave him a mischievous look and turned away to dodge. Zi Xue and Zi Yan then teamed up again, and the group playfully left the academy and boarded the carriage.

Chapter 642 Settling Ziyan

As dusk settled, a carriage arrived outside the Duke of Zifeng's mansion. When Duke Zifeng, the master of the mansion, alighted from the carriage and came to the gate, a steward hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Master, we have guests at home. Besides Miss Jin, there is another person, who is said to be the young ladies' junior, an elite first-year student at Tiandu Academy, a very composed young man."

The butler's words puzzled Duke Zifeng. After hearing what he said next, his eyes became much deeper. He didn't care about being an elite student of Tiandu Academy.

The key point is that his daughter actually brought a boy back to the mansion. He hadn't received any news about it beforehand. This young man is not simple. He dared to touch his beloved daughter and even came to his door so brazenly. This kid probably deserves a beating!

Zi Feng entered the living room with dissatisfaction towards her future son-in-law. From afar, she could hear bursts of cheerful laughter coming from the living room, the most prominent of which was surprisingly his wife, the Duchess.

The laughter reminded him of the early days when he and his wife first got married. He had no intention of going back to his first love. Back then, they were a perfect match. Ziyan and Zixue were born around that time. Unfortunately, their relationship changed later. It was he who changed.

"My lord, you're back!"

When Duke Zifeng entered, the Duchess hurriedly stepped forward to take off his outer robe and put it on the hanger. Ziyan, Zixue, and Jinlili also stood up and bowed to him.

"Uncle, hello."

Yan also stood up and nodded slightly to Duke Zifeng in greeting. His humble yet dignified demeanor made Zifeng frown slightly. He felt that this young man was being somewhat impolite. He was, after all, a duke. Even an imperial prince would bow respectfully, let alone this guy who seemed to have taken advantage of him.

Duke Zifeng felt even more uncomfortable thinking about this. He glanced at Jin Lili's youngest daughter and thought, "This beautiful little flower is too innocent. How could she be picked by such an ordinary-looking guy? I must make things difficult for her."

That's right, Zi Feng has already decided that the cabbage that was taken is Zi Xue. This little girl has always been innocent and naive, and is most easily deceived by boys. This guy in front of him looks like the dishonest type, and he must be targeting innocent girls like his little girl.

As for his more beautiful eldest daughter, he was actually more at ease. Zi Yan had high standards and a proud personality, and she also possessed a special power that made it impossible for any man, including himself, to get close to her. He figured that this pretty boy wouldn't be able to either.

That's right, he's already labeled Yan as a gigolo. The fact that he's made his wife, the Duchess, so happy in such a short time shows that this guy is very good at pleasing women. What else could he be but a gigolo?

"Hmm! You're Zixue's junior, right? What's your name?"

Duke Zifeng's thoughts changed rapidly in a short period of time, but he did not reveal them at all. After looking at Yan Yan, he asked a question in a calm tone.

The Duchess sensed something was off about her husband's tone. She was quite pleased with her prospective son-in-law, so she quickly said, "Your Excellency, Yan is Zixue's junior from junior school. He helped Xue'er and Yan'er a lot when they were at the academy."

Duke Zifeng glanced at his wife, then at Yan, finding nothing pleasing about her. "Junior brother, she's even younger than Xue'er. I never imagined my daughter would need help from others at the academy."

“Father, Yan is not the kind of person you think he is. He is very capable.”

Zi Yan's sudden words startled Zi Feng. He looked at his usually aloof eldest daughter, who was now full of tension, and then at his younger daughter, whose expression was similar, and Jin Lili from the Jin family. A strange feeling welled up in his heart.

"You little bastard, you're actually juggling three relationships! You really have some nerve!"