The night in Heaven Dou City was quiet and chilly, yet beneath the surface, it also hid a heat unique to the darkness.
Moonlight scattered over this prosperous land, exposing the filth without reservation to the entire world, yet no one noticed.
Shen Han Yu exhaled a heavy breath, casually brushing aside the water-blue long hair of the person on him, stroking the smooth and supple skin exposed to the air, and couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
Shui Bing'er's face still carried the flushed color after their entanglement, her small mouth slightly open as she panted nonstop. Her beautiful eyes were filled with dense affection, and upon closer look, there seemed to be a faint trace of pain within them.
Accompanied by a soft hum from Shui Bing'er, the Snow Emperor beside them, who had been hiding her head under the quilt pretending to be deaf and mute, could no longer endure it. She suddenly lifted her head from the quilt, startling both Shen Han Yu and Shui Bing'er.
The Snow Emperor's exquisitely beautiful little face was flushed red, her brows filled with irrepressible anger and shyness. Looking at the two who showed no sense of shame, she immediately turned her head somewhat awkwardly and said:
"Can't you two go next door? Can you not act as if I don't exist? I was just sleeping, not dead. You don't know how to restrain yourselves at all..."
It was clear that the Snow Emperor had somewhat broken down. To make someone as calm and composed as her show such intense emotional fluctuation, a glint of slyness and secret delight couldn't help but flicker secretly in Shui Bing'er's eyes.
Shen Han Yu chuckled softly, then patted the perky part of the person on him before lying down as if nothing had happened. He then forcefully pulled the Snow Emperor, along with Shui Bing'er, into his embrace.
The Snow Emperor was so angry that her skin felt slightly hot all over. Shui Bing'er, on the other hand, yawned somewhat wearily. After all, her stamina was far inferior to Shen Han Yu's, not to mention that she was still just a novice driver...
"Good night, brother... and... sister~."
Shui Bing'er blinked her large eyes and said with a smiling expression. She then found a suitable position in Shen Han Yu's arms, adjusted to a comfortable posture, and slowly closed her eyes.
The Snow Emperor opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, nothing came out.
Forget it. This girl had grown up under her watch after all, and she was so exhausted now. Let her rest well.
Thinking this, the Snow Emperor suddenly felt something strange. Looking down, she discovered that Shen Han Yu's hand had somehow started misbehaving on her body again.
"Bastard..."
"Pervert..."
"Go to hell..."
Well, resistance was usually ineffective...
...
The waning moon hung high. Shen Han Yu, who had just ended his joyful nighttime activities, suddenly furrowed his brows and turned his gaze toward the balcony.
At the same time, a crisp knocking sound came from the balcony door. Shen Han Yu used soul power to manifest a robe, then got up and opened the room door.
A cute little pigeon fluttered its wings and flew in, landing directly on Shen Han Yu's shoulder. After confirming the scent on Shen Han Yu, the little fellow happily hopped a few times, then pointed at the small tube on its leg, its meaning self-evident.
Shen Han Yu seemed to recall something. He stroked the little fellow's head, then placed it on the nearby table, preparing food and water for it. Only then did he slowly open the letter inside.
After a rough read-through, Shen Han Yu roughly had an idea. Casually draping an outer robe, he came to the bed, kissed the cheeks of the two, whispered a few words in the Snow Emperor's ear, and his figure slowly disappeared from the room.
After Shen Han Yu left, the Snow Emperor slowly opened her eyes. After confirming that Shen Han Yu had gone far, she closed her eyes again...
...
On the other side, in the desolate Gobi canyon.
You Mengchu sat cross-legged on the summit of a small mountain. The scorching sunlight fell on her body, leaving a small shadow behind her.
Inside the canyon behind her, the temperature was much cooler than outside at this time. Several water- or ice-attribute soul masters were creating a water source sufficient to supply the entire team. The others each had their own tasks, showing not a trace of tension.
You Yanshan's figure slowly appeared behind You Mengchu. Gazing at the boundless, desolate Gobi beach ahead, a trace of emotion surfaced on his face as he said:
"The continent is truly a brand-new vast world, far better than that small island domain by who knows how much..."
You Mengchu slowly opened her eyes, her gaze bright and spirited, showing no sign of tension or anxiety from being trapped. Instead, there was a sense of leisurely ease.
"Under the same sky, the worlds are completely different. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing cannot be determined, so we can only strive to go to a better world, or make the world we are in more perfect and superior..."
You Yanshan smacked You Mengchu on the head, then bared his large teeth and said:
"Speak like a human. You've been mixing on the continent for a few years, and now even your speech has become as vague and obscure as that stinky brat's..."
You Mengchu rubbed the spot where she had been hit with a somewhat aggrieved expression, then said:
"Grandpa, I just said one sentence. Why did you hit me again? Tell me, how many times have you hit me on this journey..."
You Yanshan chuckled, then patted You Mengchu's head and said:
"I'm your grandpa. Do I need a reason to smack you? What, little girl, you're not convinced? Then hurry up and find a partner to come back and beat up this old man of mine..."
You Mengchu: ......
"No need, Grandpa. I have no such desires in that regard. With that time, I'd rather train my disciples or strive to reach rank ninety-seven as soon as possible. That's what I'm pursuing now..."
You Mengchu said firmly, her tone so serious it was as if she were about to castrate herself the next moment.
Oh~ wait, she didn't have that to begin with...
You Yanshan let out a light sigh but didn't say anything more. He only inexplicably hunched his back, and an unnamed atmosphere of sadness spread out.
You Mengchu's eyes rolled almost to the sky. Somewhat helplessly, she said:
"Grandpa, that trick stopped working on me a long time ago. I'm a Super Douluo now, with at least another hundred years to live. What's the rush? Who knows, there might still be hope in the years to come..."
As soon as her words fell, You Yanshan instantly regained his smiling face. He patted You Mengchu's shoulder somewhat gratifiedly and then continued:
"Then you sit here for a while, little girl. This old man will go check on the clan's situation. With that Shen brat's speed, he should arrive soon..."
You Mengchu nodded helplessly, then slowly closed her eyes again, looking composed and indifferent.
Time flowed quickly amid the swirling yellow sand all over the sky. At this moment, the Star Luo army on the periphery had already cleared away all the soldiers' remains that had been blown to pieces by You Mengchu's soul skill.
Shattered flesh and blood lay scattered on the ground, and the blood that had nearly formed a river had now dried under the high temperature, leaving only deep-colored marks on the surface.
Under the restriction and bombardment of You Mengchu's ninth soul skill, these ordinary heavy armor legions couldn't even make effective resistance or defense in time. Moreover, because their formation was too dense and they were overly confident, they had instead inflicted abnormally severe casualties on themselves.
This outcome not only enraged the Star Luo Empire's emperor but also severely damaged the army's morale. Yao Hong had also suffered no light injuries from this and now had to face double pressure from both the army and the imperial family. If not for his deep roots in the Star Luo Empire, given the Star Luo emperor's personality, he would probably have been torn apart by five horses by now...
Such a disaster was not only a major blow to them but also an extreme humiliation, causing them to lose all face.
They could now only hope to completely block the news of You Mengchu and this team within this desert. Otherwise, once the news leaked, it would cause no small impact on the reputations of both empires.
This was inherently an irrational matter; even put on the table, it was absurd to an extreme degree. But for Yao Hong and this army of tens of thousands, it was undoubtedly the best solution...
Just like Yao Hong's current state, the Star Luo imperial family had also stirred up quite a few conflicts over this matter.
The current Star Luo Great Emperor could be considered a man of great talent and strategy. Not only had he reached the Titled Douluo realm at his current age, but he also excelled in both politics and military affairs. In a short time, he had elevated Star Luo's national strength considerably, even showing signs of suppressing the Heaven Dou Empire.
The imperial descendants were also decent, but in recent years, under the influence of the cruel elimination system, many had died for various reasons. Now, only the eldest son Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai, who was far away in Heaven Dou, remained. The others were either crippled or had all gone to hell, even the princesses were the same.
But it could not be denied that the Star Luo Empire's cruel system of survival of the fittest had effectively maintained the quality and mindset of its imperial rulers. This was also why the Star Luo Empire had always far surpassed the Heaven Dou Empire in this aspect.
At this moment, in the side hall, the Star Luo Great Emperor and a graceful and noble woman stood side by side, discussing something unknown.
Below them, a handsome and demonic young man and a hot-bodied cat-tailed girl waited respectfully. Both carried the noble aura unique to those who had long held high positions. To a certain extent, it could even be said that they exuded an imposing nobility. At the same time, if one sensed carefully, their cultivations were not weak either. Even the martial souls within their bodies resonated with each other, and the true level of their tacit understanding could be imagined.
After a long while, the Star Luo Great Emperor let out a light sigh, then turned around and said:
"Weisi, if you encounter Mubai on this trip to Heaven Dou... forget it, everything is up to you to decide. This is the ancestral rule. Whichever of you two brothers wins will be the true master of the empire in the future..."
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, beside him, bowed and saluted, then said softly:
"Father Emperor, rest assured. Your son has his own discretion in all this..."
The Star Luo Great Emperor nodded, his gaze gradually becoming majestic. After a long pause, he said in a deep voice:
"The trouble Yao Hong has caused us is not small. Imperial Feather Douluo is not only the vice dean of Skywater Academy but also a powerful Titled Douluo. If the scouts' information is correct, the convoy behind her should be her family. But whether there are other Titled Douluos in her family, the empire has no way of knowing..."
A cold light flashed in Dai Weisi's eyes. He slowly raised his head and said:
"Father Emperor, rest assured. What stands in their way is the empire's most elite heavy armor legion. The other side has more people and more supplies, so they can't climb over the surrounding mountains. The only path they can take is this one. As long as there is enough time, even if we have to trap them, we can trap them to death in this vast Gobi..."
"Even if Skywater Academy is now in the limelight, they probably don't have the guts to turn against the empire. Not to mention that the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall are also eyeing them covetously. The troubles and obstacles they face are far more serious than we imagine..."
The Star Luo Great Emperor's gaze was profound. A stiff smile appeared on his majestic face, then quickly returned to that stiff state.
"Regardless, Yao Hong has already taken the initiative to form a grudge with Skywater Academy. The outbreak of war is only a matter of time. The future of the empire rests in our hands. I believe that the day when we formally declare war in the name of the empire and unify the entire continent is not far off..."
A fire seemed to ignite in Dai Weisi's eyes as well. As an imperial descendant, the blood flowing in his body also carried a unique fervor for war and pursuit. Such an emperor, such an army, and such a nation were extremely rare in any era. Unfortunately, the era they encountered was the wrong one...
One wrong move, and the entire board was lost. The consequences of doing this would, before long, smash down on them like a meteorite, causing them unbearable pain...
...
Although the Gobi was desolate, the full moon hanging high at night also formed a unique scene.
You Mengchu remained seated cross-legged on the mountain summit, unaffected by the transition from day to night. In this environment, her state of mind underwent some inexplicable changes, worth her careful comprehension. Perhaps there would be some surprising gains.
A light laugh suddenly came from behind, breaking You Mengchu's original train of thought.
"Tsk tsk, it seems the Star Luo Empire has really gone all out. Such elite forces would be more than enough to encircle and annihilate a kingdom, yet now they've all been deployed here just to block the trouble you caused us..."
You Mengchu rolled her eyes, then said:
"Good that you know. If it were a regular legion, I wouldn't need to ask you for help. The ones needing help would probably be the other side..."
"But facing such a well-equipped legion, it's almost impossible for Grandpa and me to protect all the clansmen and retreat unscathed..."
The corners of Shen Han Yu's mouth curled up, and his mood seemed quite good. Not to mention, this kind of place indeed had no small impact on one's state of mind. Even he could feel it somewhat.
"No problem. Rest well tonight. We'll make plans early tomorrow morning. Thinking they can block us here with these forces? In the end, one can only say..."
"The ignorant are fearless..."
Shen Han Yu said softly, then sat down cross-legged not far from You Mengchu. Such scenery was worth stopping for a while. Moreover, setting out right now wasn't a wise decision either; they didn't even have the slightest preparation.
"Hehe..."
You Mengchu smiled at Shen Han Yu, then seemed to sense something and said softly:
"After this incident, do you think all the accumulated contradictions and conflicts on the continent will completely erupt..."
"Let me think. By then, the true chaotic era will probably arrive..."
"Mm... Just thinking about it is a bit annoying. Starting something like this is easy, but thoroughly ending it is quite troublesome..."
Shen Han Yu tossed a pot of clear wine to You Mengchu. You Mengchu didn't refuse either and took a light sip. But the next moment, she was choked into repeated coughs, and her little face couldn't help but turn rosy.
You Yanshan, who was sitting cross-legged resting at the foot of the mountain, seemed to sense something as well. He suddenly opened his eyes, and his figure disappeared along with it.
Old acquaintances reuniting, You Yanshan excitedly patted Shen Han Yu's arm, then laughed heartily and said:
"Shen brat, long time no see. I didn't expect that after separating for a while, your cultivation has already reached a level as unfathomable as a black hole..."
"Old You..."
Shen Han Yu also smiled and greeted him. He still had quite an impression of You Yanshan, and his favorability toward him was extremely high.
You Yanshan glanced at his silly granddaughter who had choked herself from drinking, a trace of disdain visibly flashing in his eyes, then said:
"I really didn't expect the journey to go so smoothly all the way. Who would have thought we'd get blocked by those bastards in this godforsaken place, delaying this old man's pace of enjoying a carefree life. If it were in the past, this old man would have long killed them until they were in complete chaos..."
Shen Han Yu smiled and handed You Yanshan a pot of wine as well before saying:
"It's normal. The current situation on the continent is like this. If we aren't blocked here, we might not necessarily have smooth sailing after entering the Heaven Dou Empire anyway. Whatever is coming will come sooner or later..."
You Yanshan sighed, fully agreeing with Shen Han Yu's words.
The three silently drank together for a moment. Shen Han Yu then continued:
"There are many things I want to say. Perhaps this scenery right now is also a good occasion, but I think it would be more flavorful to talk after we smoothly reach Elemental City..."
"Old You, early tomorrow morning, have the family prepare. Protect the women, children, and elderly well. I will clear the path ahead, but there may still be some fish that slip through the net. Although the possibility is very little, it's better to be cautious..."
You Yanshan nodded seriously and looked at Shen Han Yu earnestly as he said:
"This old man thanks you in advance, Shen brat..."
Shen Han Yu waved his hand, his tone carrying a few traces of amusement.
"No need for thanks. We're all our own people. Moreover, this matter was completely started by the other side, taking the initiative to provoke. So if I go on a killing spree, there's actually nothing wrong with it..."
You Yanshan nodded. After a long while, he still said softly:
"Shen brat, this old man doesn't know why, but although killing them all would be very satisfying, you still need to be careful. Creating too much slaughter karma isn't a good thing..."
Shen Han Yu drank a sip of clear wine, then slowly nodded. He naturally could sense a thing or two about these matters. He had always grasped moderation extremely well, especially in such major affairs.
Of course, how to grasp moderation, Shen Han Yu had no answer to this question.
For a person whose original heart is moderation itself, the size and height of moderation generally only depend on his mood...
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