Chapter 36: Evil God Douluo, Shaking Star Luo!
"Marquis Zhu, you really gave birth to a good daughter!"
"That's right, Marquis Zhu—she actually led people to storm the imperial palace!"
"As expected of Marquis Zhu. Your Zhu Clan must have been planning this for a long time, right?"
The ministers completely ignored Wang Li and the other two, instead directing their mockery straight at Marquis Zhu.
One black pot after another was ruthlessly shoved onto his head!
Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't dare offend this marquis so casually—but today was different!
A daughter of the Zhu Clan had led people straight into the imperial palace. How was this any different from rebellion?
Even if His Majesty didn't hold the Zhu Clan accountable afterward, a rift would definitely form!
Marquis Zhu's face darkened as he stared fixedly at Zhu Zhuqing.
No matter what, he had never expected that the one who barged into the palace… would be Zhu Zhuqing!
This unfilial daughter—was she trying to drag the entire Zhu Clan to its death?
"Your Majesty, my daughter is young and ignorant. She must have been deceived and manipulated by vile individuals…"
Marquis Zhu directly knelt before the Star Luo Emperor as he hastily explained.
No matter what, this matter absolutely could not implicate the Zhu Clan!
The Dai Clan had always been wary of the Zhu Clan. Otherwise, after so many years, why was the Zhu Clan head still only a mere marquis, instead of being promoted to duke?
Before he could finish speaking, the Star Luo Emperor calmly reached out and helped Marquis Zhu to his feet.
"My dear minister, I know this matter has nothing to do with the Zhu Clan. There is no need for further explanation."
Did it really matter whether it involved the Zhu Clan or not?
As long as the Zhu Clan showed the slightest sign of disloyalty, he would have ample justification to eliminate them entirely.
Of course, unless necessary, he would not go that far.
After all, the Hell White Tiger still required the Zhu Clan.
"This…"
The ministers were momentarily stunned. They seemed confused, yet also vaguely understood something.
When they looked at Marquis Zhu again, there was an extra trace of pity in their eyes.
The Zhu Clan… was truly pitiful.
The Star Luo Emperor didn't care whether they understood or not.
In the face of absolute power, they were nothing more than ministers.
Nothing more.
The Star Luo Emperor stepped forward. The overwhelming pressure of a Titled Douluo spread across the entire area, interwoven with the imposing aura of an emperor.
As a ruler, he naturally knew that Wang Li was the leader of the trio, so his gaze fell directly on him.
As for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, he didn't particularly care.
"Boy, you are the only person in thousands of years who has dared to trespass into the imperial palace."
"I admire your courage. Unfortunately, today, you must die here."
If Wang Li did not die, it would be impossible to pacify the masses.
Judging from his appearance, this boy was clearly very young.
Being able to storm the palace meant his strength was not insignificant.
Recruiting him might have been an option.
But he had brought Zhu Zhuqing into the palace—this was a direct slap to the royal family's face!
Wang Li had to die!
"I see you all as nothing but crumbling earth and broken tiles—fodder waiting to be harvested!"
"This Star Luo Imperial Palace— isn't it a place I can enter whenever I wish, and leave whenever I please?"
Wang Li took a step forward, completely unfazed by the Star Luo Emperor's pressure, shielding the two girls behind him.
The moment these words were spoken, the entire place fell into dead silence.
Everyone's gaze toward Wang Li changed.
The entire court of civil and military officials, several thousand royal knights and guards, plus the Star Luo Emperor and Empress—
And you're calling all of this crumbling earth and broken tiles?
"You arrogant brat! I'll deal with you!"
A general finally couldn't stand it anymore. After roaring at Wang Li and receiving the Emperor's tacit approval, he instantly activated his martial soul and charged forward.
A general qualified to stand in the royal court was naturally no ordinary figure.
He possessed Soul Saint–level strength.
In the blink of an eye—
Puchi!
Before the Star Luo Emperor and the others could react, something resembling a scorpion's tail suddenly burst out from the general's back.
In just an instant, the general froze in place. As if all strength had been drained from his body, he slowly knelt before Wang Li.
Only then did everyone clearly see what had happened.
The general had been instantly killed by the opponent's martial soul trait alone!
"Insignificant gravel—unworthy of even one ten-thousandth of my power!"
Wang Li crossed his arms over his chest. With his martial soul manifested, his height had increased slightly.
His body had expanded several times over, with multiple tiger-like features appearing across him.
Compared to ordinary tiger-type martial souls, he had an additional pair of wings—and a sinister Evil God Hook!
Black, black, black, black, black, black, icy-gold, fiery-gold, fiery-gold—nine soul rings rose rapidly beneath Wang Li's feet.
"Wang Li."
"Martial Soul: Dark Demon Evil God Tiger."
"Title: Evil God."
"Rank Ninety-Five Attack-Type Titled Douluo!"
"Those not afraid of death—come at me together!"
As Wang Li's voice fell, everyone present subconsciously retreated several steps.
Their expressions were extremely strange—filled with disbelief.
Appearance could be disguised. Wang Li might be an old-generation Titled Douluo who had rejuvenated after reaching that realm.
But could soul rings be faked?
Six black rings, three "gold" rings—
What kind of soul ring configuration was this?!
At this moment, even the Star Luo Emperor's expression changed dramatically.
His martial soul was the White Tiger, yet in front of Wang Li's martial soul, he felt an unprecedented, terrifying pressure.
This was pressure originating from bloodline suppression!
The ministers retreated.
The emperor stepped forward.
"Who exactly are you?"
"And what is your purpose in coming here?"
On the surface, the Star Luo Emperor appeared fearless—but in reality, he had already softened his stance.
Because he didn't immediately order an attack.
If a battle truly erupted here with "Wang Li," the Star Luo Empire would suffer devastating losses—and even then, they might not be able to keep him.
Just as Wang Li had said, he could come and go as he pleased!
Hearing this, Wang Li locked eyes with the Star Luo Emperor. He wrapped an arm around Zhu Zhuqing's waist with his tiger claw and said with a grin:
"Zhu Zhuqing is my woman. Immediately annul her engagement with that useless trash Dai Mubai."
"A piece of garbage like him doesn't deserve such treatment."
"Oh, and from this day onward, Zhu Zhuqing is no longer a member of the Zhu Clan."
"???"
Everyone present was completely baffled, their minds filled with question marks.
So that's what this was about?!
They thought it would be something huge!
Damn it—if you'd just said this earlier!
If you'd revealed your Titled Douluo strength from the start, with such a simple request, wouldn't the Star Luo Emperor have agreed immediately?
"General Li really died an unjust death…"
The Star Luo Emperor was stunned and looked at Wang Li with disbelief.
Just for a woman, you provoked the entire Star Luo Empire?
This was something he truly couldn't comprehend.
He had assumed Wang Li's goal was to carve out territory, claim kingship, or obtain massive wealth and soul master resources.
And it turned out to be… this??
"Wang Li, I agree to this matter."
"Effective immediately, Zhu Zhuqing's engagement to the Third Prince Dai Mubai is annulled. She shall be removed from the Zhu Clan genealogy and become a free individual."
"Marquis Zhu, do you have any objections?"
Marquis Zhu: "..."
What objections could he possibly have?
Zhu Zhuqing had found such a powerful backer—he was thrilled beyond words!
Of course, he couldn't show that on his face.
"This… subject has no objections."
Marquis Zhu spoke with a face full of "pain."
The Star Luo Emperor glanced at the old fox.
Pain? Who are you fooling?
"Since Marquis Zhu has no objections, the matter is settled."
At this point, the Star Luo Emperor turned to Wang Li.
"However, Wang Li!"
"This is, after all, the Star Luo Imperial Palace. Today's matter must have a proper conclusion."
"How about this—We shall bestow upon you the title of King of a Different Surname. You will have no fiefdom, only honor and stipend."
"You may enter the palace freely without bowing, and when meeting officials, you shall be regarded as three ranks above them."
"What do you think?"
A tiger-type Titled Douluo of this level—
He had to be won over.
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End of Chapter