Ma Hongjun The sun rose, and the gloom dissipated!
Back in Tian Dou's defensive city, it was already dawn!
Ma Hongjun gave Sword Douluo a general account of his experiences over the past two years.
"Grandpa Sword, how are Rongrong and the others?"
Ma Hongjun had come down from the mountain so quickly because he was worried about Ning Rongrong and the others. With the Soul Beast War causing chaos on the continent, everyone was in danger.
"Don't worry, they're fine, they're all staying within their sects!"
Relieved by Sword Douluo's confirmation, Ma Hongjun finally felt at ease and asked about his parents and Shrek Academy.
This defense of the Star Dou Great Forest was mainly led by the Spirit Hall, with the two great empires as the main force. Other forces only sent a portion of their Soul Masters.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School sent Sword Douluo and a group of disciples to participate in the city's defense.
Core disciples like Ning Rongrong did not come to the front lines.
Currently, there were only minor skirmishes with the Star Dou Great Forest; both sides were mainly in a stalemate, neither intending to engage in a full-scale war. If it weren't for the Evil God Cult's interference in the shadows, a short-term balance would likely have been achieved.
Shrek Academy also sent representatives: Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, and Qin Ming!
Generally, these forces send powerful Soul Masters, but their core strength still relies on the Empire.
"Now that the Evil God Cult has suffered losses and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger has escaped, the fighting here should have calmed down.
Di Tian's intention is probably not to launch a beast tide war, and the Star Dou Great Forest was severely damaged by the Evil God Cult before; they need to recuperate.
As for entering the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Beasts, don't even think about it for the time being.
As for the future, I will try to mediate.
Grandpa Sword, you can withdraw first.
You can discuss this with Golden Crocodile Douluo; just say it's my and Bibi Dong's idea."
Golden Crocodile Douluo belongs to the Thousand Paths lineage; it's unknown whether he will obey Pope Bibi Dong's orders.
"Hong Jun, you've grown a lot!"
Sword Douluo felt a sense of unfamiliarity facing Ma Hong Jun as he had become.
This boy he had watched grow up was now a top expert on the continent; his words and actions had reached a new level.
"Is there something going on between you and the Pope..."
Sword Douluo asked cryptically. He could tell there was something fishy going on between Ma Hongjun and Bibi Dong.
From the battle in the town, it was clear Bibi Dong was more inclined to follow Ma Hongjun's lead and orders.
This was something Sword Douluo couldn't accept.
News of Bibi Dong's defeat and broken leg at Frost City hadn't yet reached the central continent.
The Spirit Hall had always held a transcendent position on the continent, and Pope Bibi Dong was practically a god, a queen revered and worshipped by all.
Therefore, people who had long lived in such awe found it difficult to accept that their high-ranking queen was now under the command of a young boy.
"Bibi Dong..."
Ma Hongjun hesitated,
"...is one of my people!"
Sword Douluo felt his head explode; this news was too explosive for him.
Anyone on the continent would be shocked to hear this. On
the Douluo Continent, Bibi Dong was undoubtedly the queen everyone feared.
They desired it, but only desired it, daring not to speak it aloud, or even show it.
They could only bow their heads in reverence before the Empress.
Sword Douluo suddenly became somewhat reserved.
Ma Hongjun's change seemed to extend beyond mere improvement in strength.
This junior hadn't just grown up; he had his own pursuits and ambitions.
His strength was so great that he could look down upon the world.
The noble Empress had become a target within his grasp.
The world had changed, the times had shifted, and young geniuses were beginning to dominate it.
Sword Douluo said nothing more. Although Ma Hongjun maintained his respect, he knew it was Ma Hongjun's subconscious expression of affection: "He still respects me, but I can no longer treat him as a junior."
The Empress was his woman; one could imagine where he, at such a young age, would go next.
Godhood was within reach, and only the throne of an emperor could match him.
And not just a simple ruler of a nation.
Ma Hongjun failed to notice Sword Douluo's subtle changes. From the moment ambition took root, Ma Hongjun had unknowingly become domineering and confident.
His increased strength also made his aura more imposing and intimidating.
Never before had Ma Hongjun imagined he would dare to declare so confidently, "The Empress is mine."
Bibi Dong had already entered his heart, and Ma Hongjun had no intention of discarding her after winning her over.
Adhering to the principle of responsibility, he accepted her all.
Upon hearing the news about Ma Hongjun, Zhao Wuji and several other teachers rushed over to visit him.
After exchanging pleasantries, Ma Hongjun shared some of his thoughts.
"Grandpa Sword, Teacher Zhao, things here are temporarily settled. The soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest won't come out.
Without the Star Dou Great Forest as a source of soul rings, soul beasts from other parts of the continent will inevitably be hunted in large numbers.
I need you to protect Sunset Forest.
After you return, convey my message to Sect Master Ning and Dean Flander, and persuade the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Shrek Academy to merge.
Also, win over the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Help Xue Qinghe seize the throne.
The three of you should keep Sunset Forest under control, preventing other forces from entering to hunt soul beasts.
I know this is difficult, and it will be hard to persuade them in a short time.
But please believe me, this will definitely benefit you.
Soul Meditation Technique!
This technique will be the mainstream cultivation method in the future. After you return, pass it on to your disciples.
Grandpa Sword, you personally witnessed Bibi Dong contracting the Four Beast Kings, as well as my Light Unicorn and Titan Snow Demon King.
It was because she cultivated the Soul Meditation Technique!"
Ma Hongjun gave Sword Douluo a handwritten copy of the Soul Meditation Technique.
Sword Douluo glanced at the cultivation technique, pondered for a moment, and immediately understood Ma Hongjun's intention to monopolize Sunset Forest!
If the Soul Meditation Method were implemented in the future, and the Soul Pet Master system took shape, it would rely even more on Soul Beasts.
Soul Beasts would become a precious resource, and any force that controlled the source of Soul Beasts would find it difficult not to become powerful.
"Hongjun, this Soul Meditation Method, this Soul Pet Master cultivation system, is extremely beneficial to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Not just the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but almost all support Soul Masters would benefit even more."
Sword Douluo immediately grasped the key point.
Support Soul Masters' Martial Souls are mostly capable of helping others.
If they possess Soul Pets, they can use their own support Martial Souls to help their Soul Pets cultivate and improve their strength.
For example, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, sausages, bread, and other Martial Souls.
The Soul Pets in the hands of these Soul Masters would definitely grow stronger much faster than those of other Soul Masters.
As the leading support Soul Master, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have the best chance of rising to prominence in this transformation.
Bibi Dong also discussed the Spirit Hall with Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Now that the Douluo Hall, led by Qian Daoliu, has intervened, Bibi Dong's power has been divided. Many matters are no longer decided by Bibi Dong alone.
However, Bibi Dong has now formed contracts with the Four Beast Kings, all top-tier and powerful soul beast races, allowing her to fight against a level 99 Title Douluo.
Coupled with the Rakshasa God's inheritance already underway, Bibi Dong is no longer afraid of Qian Daoliu.
Golden Crocodile Douluo is the primary leader of the entire northern defense line of Tian Dou.
Bibi Dong now advocates withdrawing troops and disbanding the alliance.
Golden Crocodile Douluo, however, insists on waiting for Qian Daoliu's order, refusing to withdraw otherwise.
Clearly, he is disrespecting Bibi Dong, the Pope!
Bibi Dong is not a coward. Even when she was weak, she endured for many years, eventually killing Qian Xunji.
Now that she has power, why would she swallow her pride?
Having no scruples, she doesn't care about anyone's feelings.
Because she has no one she cares about. She
immediately engaged Golden Crocodile Douluo in battle.
The fight between the two immediately alerted Ma Hongjun.
Without hesitation, Ma Hongjun naturally prioritized helping Bibi Dong.
"Hmph, Golden Crocodile Douluo, doesn't he even know who's behind Bibi Dong?
He dares to bully her!"
(End of Chapter)