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After speaking, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Ning Tianyu.
Just moments ago, he had asked her how the "beauty trap" was progressing, but her answer left him quite disappointed.
Over the past year, Ning Tianyu had frequently visited Dai Weisi. Every time, they would engage in lengthy conversations, and she would repeatedly hint at her feelings for him—practically one step away from outright saying, "Your Highness, I want to be your woman."
However, no matter what she did, Dai Weisi remained unmoved. Ning Tianyu had even contemplated drugging him and using the opportunity to force the issue.
Dai Weisi, of course, was well aware of her intentions. But with three wives already, and Ning Tianyu being Ning Fengzhi's niece, he didn't want to deepen their relationship. Being ordinary friends was enough.
Although the beauty trap had failed, Ning Fengzhi wasn't too worried. As long as Ning Tianyu remained in the Star Luo Empire, it would still benefit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Withdrawing his gaze from Ning Tianyu, Ning Fengzhi gave a faint smile and sent a message through soul power: "Your Highness, I would like to purchase more Prism Grass. Do you happen to have any with you?"
"Hehe, as it happens, I do. I've brought three stalks with me. Since Sect Master Ning wants them, I'd be happy to sell them to you."
"In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness!"
"It's just business, Sect Master Ning, no need to be so polite. Please!" Dai Weisi gestured invitingly, welcoming Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, and Chen Xin into the hotel, where he sold the three Prism Grass stalks to Ning Fengzhi.
After carefully storing the Prism Grass in his soul tool, Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brow slightly and remarked, "Your Highness, your courage is truly admirable. You were attacked by Spirit Hall on your journey here, yet you still dared to come to Spirit City for the finals.
I must say, your boldness is impressive. If it were me, I probably would've retreated to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in shame after being attacked."
Dai Weisi chuckled at his words. "Fortune favors the bold. For those three soul bones, what is risking it once?
Besides, I didn't come unprepared. The Star Luo army has already been mobilized to the borders of Spirit Hall's territory. If Bibi Dong dares to make a move on me, it will serve as the perfect excuse to declare war."
Learning that Dai Weisi was fully prepared, Ning Fengzhi gave a subtle nod and smiled. "Since that's the case, then I wish Your Highness a triumphant victory!"
"Thank you for your auspicious words!"
After exchanging a few polite pleasantries, Ning Fengzhi took Ning Rongrong and departed, while Dai Weisi remained in his room to cultivate, preparing for the finals that would begin the next day.
Outside the room, Ning Fengzhi suddenly asked, "Uncle Jian, what do you think of Dai Weisi?"
Chen Xin nodded and commented, "He's an exceptional talent. Among the younger generation of soul masters, there's probably no one who can surpass him—not even Spirit Hall's Golden Generation is his match."
If only Dai Weisi had a sword-type martial soul, Chen Xin would've insisted on taking him as his final disciple, no matter the cost.
After evaluating Dai Weisi, Chen Xin added, "Fengzhi, the Prism Grass this kid controls is crucial to the rise of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. If Spirit Hall makes a move against him, we cannot simply stand by and watch."
Ning Fengzhi nodded in deep agreement. "Exactly. So, Uncle Jian, we must not let Bibi Dong harm Dai Weisi. If she insists on her foolish path, I'm afraid I'll have to rely on you."
"Heh, don't worry." Chen Xin smiled faintly. "With your support, unless Bibi Dong acts personally, those rotten fruits from the Elder Hall are no match for this old man."
It might have sounded arrogant, but Chen Xin had the strength to back it up. As a level 96 power-attack-type Super Douluo, with Ning Fengzhi's support, he could easily crush both Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo with one hand.
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As night fell, and the advanced soul master academies from the Star Luo Empire settled into their hotels in Spirit City, it was destined to be a sleepless night.
Inside their room, Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing were cultivating diligently, hoping to make one last breakthrough before the finals. As the saying goes: a single lamp, a single night, a single miracle!
If elementary students could finish an entire vacation's worth of homework in one night, why couldn't they achieve another breakthrough in their soul power?
This was especially true for Dai Weisi, whose soul power had already reached the peak of level 67, just one final step away from breaking through to level 68.
Suddenly, Dai Weisi's eyes snapped open. He looked out the window and saw that the building was completely surrounded by figures in black. Leading them were none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Si Long, and Ci Xue.
Upon learning that Dai Weisi and his team had come to Spirit City for the finals as planned, Yue Guan and Gui Mei were ecstatic. Their chance to atone for their failure had finally arrived.
They immediately summoned Si Long and Ci Xue and led their men to encircle Dai Weisi's hotel. When the time was right, they would strike with lightning speed and eliminate him.
However, just as they were preparing to act, they made a startling discovery: Dai Tianxing and his wife, as well as Dugu Bo, were staying in the rooms next to Dai Weisi's.
If they made a reckless move, they would inevitably alert them.
Dugu Bo was now a level 94 Titled Douluo, and his mastery of poison was terrifyingly profound. Even Yue Guan, whose soul power was higher, had been defeated by him before.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei grew worried. If they attacked Dai Weisi here and enraged Dugu Bo, he might unleash a toxic poison that could blanket all of Spirit City. While Titled Douluo like themselves might survive, the countless other non-titled people in the city would undoubtedly perish.
Ultimately, considering the safety of everyone else in Spirit City, the two decided against taking action. For now, they would merely keep watch.
The next morning, the finals began as scheduled. As a seeded team, Star Luo Royal Academy had a bye in the first round and did not need to compete. Thus, Dai Weisi simply brought Bai Chenxiang and the others to watch the day's matches.
Suddenly, Bai Chenxiang looked up and pointed toward the battle arena in Spirit City Square, exclaiming, "Brother Crown Prince, look! That academy over there is so strange—their uniforms don't even match!"
Zhu Zhuyun was also stunned. She muttered, "Dai Weisi, isn't that Blazing Academy and Divine Wind Academy? Did they team up? Is that even allowed?"
Following their gazes, Dai Weisi saw that, just like in the original story, Divine Wind Academy and Blazing Academy had indeed joined forces.
Blazing Academy had officially withdrawn, allowing Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and a young man named Huo Yun to join the Divine Wind Academy team. With this merger, the new Divine Wind Academy now boasted six Soul Ancestors and one peak level-39 Soul Grandmaster.
Standing in the middle of the team, Huo Wu suddenly looked up, her gaze locking onto Dai Weisi with a fiery intensity.
Noticing her stare, the corner of Dai Weisi's lips tilted up, and he thought to himself, So that's it. Little Sister Huo Wu, this is your surprise for me. Eliminating your own academy just for the chance to challenge me... Interesting. Very well then—I accept your challenge!
(End of Chapter)