The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

If Xu Tianran said that, then he must have made thorough preparations.

She could only hope that Yu Tianhuang wouldn't get involved in tonight's events. But recalling Yu Tianhuang's provocations of Zhongli Wu and Xu Tianran, she knew it was all just wishful thinking.

Despite her inner coldness, Ju Zi outwardly appeared loyal to Xu Tianran, her gentle and dignified smile revealing her deep affection.

"I'm not going anywhere. I just want to stay here with Your Highness."

A rare, warm smile appeared in Xu Tianran's eyes.

"Ju Zi, you're great, you're still the same as before. Only when I'm with you can my heart truly relax."

Xu Tianran continued to peruse the book in his hands, while Ju Zi quietly kept him company, occasionally refilling his teacup.

The pot of hot tea was quickly emptied.

Orange returned to the room in the study with practiced ease, preparing to brew a fresh pot of tea.

At that moment, a black-haired, golden-eyed youth stepped out from the void.

The moment their eyes met, Ju Zi's body began to tremble violently, her eyes welling up with tears. Part of it was from her longing and affection for the boy, and the other part was from fear and panic.

Tianhuang, what are you doing here?!

Before Ju Zi could even utter those words after losing her composure, Xu Zihuang, who had infiltrated the Sun Moon Empire's palace using his Golden Eye Martial Soul True Body ability, had already stepped forward with a somewhat domineering air.

Today, Orange is wearing a gorgeous, fluffy, pale yellow palace dress that accentuates her slender waist and perfect body curves.

Her wrists were tightly gripped by Xu Zihuang, and she was leaning against the wall. In the next instant, Xu Zihuang's face rapidly magnified in her eyes.

"Brother, do you like the surprise I brought you?"

Xu Tianran, who was separated from the two by a wall, was completely unaware and was still engrossed in reading his book.

Chapter 409 The 100,000-Year Soul Skill Thunderfire and the Strike After Twelve Years of Patience

A faint, almost imperceptible golden light filled the room, making it seem as if it had transformed into a dreamlike space.

From the outside, Ju Zi was leaning against the wall in a seductive pose, but Xu Zihuang was nowhere to be seen. There was no trace of his aura or soul power fluctuations.

Even the subtle spatial fluctuations that occurred when he stepped out of the void were concealed.

Xu Zihuang appeared in Xu Tianran's study using the Void ability, a talent of his Golden Eye Martial Soul. However, he then concealed his aura and deactivated his Martial Soul True Form.

Since breaking through to the Soul Saint realm after fusing with the million-year soul ring of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, the potential of the Golden Eye Martial Soul has been fully unleashed, and he is able to control the power of space to a certain extent in his normal state.

The Void Eye talent is derived from his control over spatial power and the characteristics of his Golden Eye Martial Soul. It allows him to conceal the projection of his Golden Eye within spatial rifts, thereby enabling him to probe a specific area.

Xu Zihuang may lack in soul power cultivation. But when it comes to the control and understanding of spatial power, even Limit Douluo like Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui might not be able to compare to him.

Only the Beast God Emperor Tian and the Evil Eye Tyrant Ruler Evil Emperor, who condensed Yin-Yang complementary spatial attribute soul cores, could reach the same level as him in this respect.

However, in terms of potential, even these two top-tier super soul beasts are far inferior to him.

When he breaks through to the Title Douluo level, no one below the God level will be able to defeat him. Xu Zihuang at this stage is fully confident of this.

It was precisely because of this change in mindset that he came here.

Physical instincts and her feelings for Xu Zihuang made Ju Zi unconsciously immerse herself in the moment. But rationally, she knew very well that they couldn't continue like this.

The palace had been heavily fortified by Xu Tianran, making it far too dangerous. She didn't want to implicate Yu Tianhuang because of her.

Xu Zihuang didn't want to put Ju Zi in a difficult position, and stopped after a moment. The two faces were close, their breaths mingling, and their eyes met.

Xu Zihuang took a deep breath and said with a firm expression.

"Come with me, Orange."

Xu Zihuang's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a resounding weight to Ju Zi's ears. Her tender gaze instantly cleared, welling with tears.

Although she had made up her mind when she left without saying goodbye back then, Yu Tianhuang's words at this moment touched the softest part of her heart.

"Tianhuang..."

Xu Zihuang gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, his golden eyes seemingly containing unparalleled power and domineering aura.

"You don't need to worry about anything else. With me here, even Xu Tianran and the Sun Moon Empire behind him can't do anything to you. If you just want revenge against Duke White Tiger, I can personally accompany you to Duke White Tiger's mansion in the future. Why rely on him?"

Ju Zi took the initiative to hug Xu Zihuang's waist and back, resting her head on his shoulder. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she revealed a captivating smile.

Thank you, Tianhuang. However, my goal is no longer simply to avenge Duke Baihu; it is to help you control the entire Sun Moon Empire in the future, and even unify the continent. To make you the most honored person in the world.

From the moment I left you without saying goodbye and returned to Xu Tianran's side, I lost the right to have you all to myself. You deserve a better girl. To have a place in your heart was my greatest wish. And that wish has been fulfilled today.

Orange murmured to herself, her eyes glazed over, before gently pulling away from Xu Zihuang's embrace. The smile on her pretty face vanished, burying all her emotions deep within.

"I'm sorry, Tianhuang. I can't go with you."

Upon receiving this reply, Xu Zihuang froze, and looking at Ju Zi, he understood.

At this stage, they are all unable to be truly honest with each other due to their own concerns and thoughts. But once Xu Tianran dies, all these problems will cease to exist.

This further solidified Xu Zihuang's determination to assassinate Xu Tianran.

Xu Zihuang's words to Ju Zi weren't meant to test anything; they reflected his true feelings. He now had enough confidence to no longer need to scheme like he had before.

"Oranges?" Just then, Xu Tianran's voice suddenly came from next door.

Ju Zi's expression turned serious, and she anxiously instructed Xu Zihuang, "Leave here immediately, and whatever you do, don't come back tonight!"

Xu Zihuang ignored Ju Zi's instructions and once again cornered her against the wall.

"Ju Zi, I believe you have your own reasons. But what I just said was a promise I made. If you ever change your mind, you can come to me anytime."

As he spoke, Xu Zihuang slowly leaned down. Under these circumstances, Ju Zi no longer avoided him.

The instant their lips touched, rings of spirit energy rose from beneath Xu Zihuang's feet, and he vanished from the spot.

Orange stood frozen in place, her delicate nose slightly wrinkled as she gripped the hem of her skirt.

"Tianhuang, my heart and soul will always belong to you. But I really don't want you to put yourself in danger tonight."

Ju Zi quickly calmed down, tidied herself up, and then carried a pot of hot tea out of the room on a tray.

"Your Highness."

Xu Tianran, sitting at the table in the next room, glanced back at Ju Zi without giving it much thought, and said with a gentle smile.

"From now on, we can have the palace maids do this kind of thing."

"Everything I have is given to me by Your Highness, so serving Your Highness is only right," Ju Zi replied with a charming smile. She not only knew how to feign innocence but also understood Xu Tianran's thoughts perfectly.

As expected, Xu Tianran nodded with great satisfaction.

"Push me to the window."

"Yes." Orange quickly did as instructed and opened the window for Xu Tianran.

A night breeze blew, bringing a chill. The night sky was dark tonight, and as the night deepened, the light grew increasingly dim.

What Xu Tianran didn't notice was that Ju Zi's walking posture was slightly awkward. The tingling sensation on her jade-like legs beneath the hem of her palace dress from the close contact with Xu Zihuang earlier hadn't completely dissipated yet.

Looking up at the night sky, Xu Tianran couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly.

But deep in Orange's eyes churned a deep sense of worry.

Not long after, an old voice suddenly rang out in the air.

"Now that you're here, stop hiding and come out."

A large number of guards quickly poured out from all directions, completely surrounding Xu Tianran's imperial study. Following the aged voice, a white light flashed in the sky, illuminating the dark night sky with crystal clarity.

A figure stood proudly above Xu Tianran's study, his black robe fluttering gently in the night breeze.

He stood there expressionless, seemingly floating in mid-air, yet his aged face held an indescribable pride, as if the entire world bowed before him.

"When did the Dragon Emperor Douluo become someone's lackey for guarding their home? People's hearts have truly deteriorated!" A strange cry rang out. The sky seemed to explode, and a thick, dark green cloud emerged from a spatial rift. A bald old man stepped out from the bursting green cloud.

Somewhat comically, this old man was bald, but he had a head of long, dark green hair at the back of his head.

It was none other than the Sect Master of the Body Sect, Poison Undying.

The only one who was called the Dragon Emperor Douluo by the Poison Undying was Long Xiaoyao, the Limit Douluo who stood at the pinnacle of his time.

Looking at the strange-sounding Poison Undying, Long Xiaoyao snorted coldly.

“Your brother’s poison will surely kill him, and he was severely injured by Mu En. If you also wish to stay here today and sever the lineage of your original body, I will grant your wish.”

Poison Undying remained unfazed, coldly replying, "Long Xiaoyao, stop flattering yourself. Although Dragon God Douluo has a personal grudge against my Body Sect, I respect his character. He gave his all for Shrek Academy. As for you, a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire, you not only stooped to joining an evil soul master sect but also betrayed your country, becoming a lackey of the Sun Moon Empire. I despise you."

"Our sect is now the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Long Xiaoyao, if you still consider yourself a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire, then get out of my way."

Although he claimed to be invincible, he would still face immense pressure if he were to truly confront a powerhouse like Long Xiaoyao, a Limit Douluo-level expert. If he could manage to intimidate Long Xiaoyao, that would naturally be the best outcome.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly small difference between level 98 and 99; the difference is worlds apart. Otherwise, given his personality, he would never have backed down so readily when facing Elder Mu at Shrek Academy. Yu Tianhuang, possessing the ability to awaken his Gold-level Body Martial Soul a second time, was enough to drive their Body Sect mad. But facing an Ultimate Douluo like Elder Mu, he truly dared not act recklessly.

What Elder Mu said back then was not an exaggeration; even if he wasn't at his peak, he could still suppress him completely.

Upon hearing that Poison Immortal had made the Body Sect the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Long Xiaoyao's expression shifted slightly, and he said calmly.

"How I act is none of your business. But considering you've helped the Heavenly Soul Empire, I'll spare your life today. Enough with the nonsense. You all know the rules for Title Douluos: they can't get involved in worldly disputes. Let's talk in the heavens. Xuanzi, come out too. Today, I'll deal with you all."

As he spoke, Long Xiaoyao swayed and instantly rose into the air thousands of meters above the ground.

Behind him, a series of figures appeared. Among them were Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, and Zhang Peng, the Scorpion Tiger Douluo, along with more than a dozen other figures. Undoubtedly, these were all powerful individuals at the Title Douluo level or above. Some were elders of the Holy Spirit Cult, while others were ninth-level Soul Masters from the Sun Moon Empire.

At the same time, a yellow light illuminated half of the night sky. The figure of Taotie Douluo Xuanlao appeared, faintly echoing his true form, Douluo Du Busi, restraining Long Xiaoyao as he rose into the air.

Behind Elder Xuan and Poison Immortal, there were more than twenty Title Douluo powerhouses who followed them into the sky.

Even a powerhouse like Long Xiaoyao was slightly surprised by this scene.

In terms of the number of Title Douluos, our side only has half of the opponent's. Moreover, given the foundation of Shrek Academy and Body Sect, probably half of these Title Douluos possess the strength of Super Douluos.

Moreover, Long Xiaoyao also sensed two other auras hidden here, not yet revealed. One of these auras was no weaker than Xuanzi's and Du Busi's. The other aura was only slightly weaker.

However, since neither of them has shown up yet, it means that the two people hiding in the shadows do not intend to interfere in their struggle.

The situation in the palace was far more complex than imagined.

"Xuanzi, let's not stand on ceremony with this old black dragon. He's half a generation above us in seniority, let's all attack together." Du Busi laughed heartily, and just as he ascended into the sky, he flashed out. In a flash, he transformed into a green giant over a hundred meters tall and pounced on Long Xiaoyao.

The giant's massive body was covered in bulging muscles, as if it came from ancient times.

Xuan Lao hesitated for a moment, then transformed into his Taotie Divine Ox form and joined forces with Du Busi to attack Long Xiaoyao.

The Taotie Divine Ox, equally enormous, possessed spiral horns, a head like a dragon, and a body as robust as an ox. Beneath its feet lay clouds composed of yellow halos, their powerful texture seemingly transforming the sky into the earth.