Chapter 28 The Twelve-Year-Old Soul Emperor, the Terrifying Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Davis sneered, "The time isn't ripe yet, but we can use someone else to do our dirty work."
He leaned closer to Zhu Zhuyun and whispered, "I will speak to my father and suggest that Zhu Zhuqing be recalled to the Star Luo Empire. If she returns, she will be placed under the control of the royal family."
"If she doesn't return, we'll accuse her of 'betraying the empire.' Then, even if Tianxing Academy wants to protect her, they'll have no legitimate reason."
He paused, then added, "Furthermore, you must immediately contact the loyalists in your family and spread rumors that Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul is an 'evil and strange species' that will backfire on the continent, making her the target of everyone's hatred."
A sinister glint flashed in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes, and she nodded vigorously.
"Good! I will definitely ruin her reputation and let her know that she will never be as good as me!"
However, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun, those two fools, would never know that Li Tianyi, who usually seemed amiable, was extremely protective of his own.
If these two dared to make any move, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy the Star Luo Empire and replace them with someone else.
A mere force that doesn't even have a Title Douluo dares to plot against his disciple? At the
Ghost Duke's Mansion, Zhu Zhuqing's father, the Grand Duke of Youming, looked at the list of successful candidates, his face filled with elation and pride.
"My daughter has indeed lived up to my expectations!"
But then worry flashed in his eyes. Since Zhu Zhuqing left home six years ago, his youngest daughter had never returned.
"A tall tree catches the wind; her future will not be peaceful."
He immediately ordered: "Close the mansion gates tightly, strengthen security, and no one is allowed to speak ill of Miss. At the same time, send someone on horseback to find a way to contact Tianxing Academy, inform her of the situation at the mansion, and tell her to be careful."
Although the token left by Li Tianyi could sense Zhu Zhuqing's safety, it couldn't directly pinpoint the location of Tianxing Academy; they could only search based on clues.
Inside the Heaven Dou Empire's palace, Emperor Xue Ye sat on his dragon throne, his gaze fixed solemnly on the golden list in the sky. His imperial majesty remained undiminished, yet the shock in his eyes was undeniable.
Below, the ministers whispered amongst themselves, their expressions varied.
"A martial soul surpassing the God-King level! Six ultimate attributes!"
Emperor Xue Ye spoke slowly, his voice tinged with a hint of admiration.
"The Heavenly Path Academy possesses such a foundation, producing figures like Yun Ming and Zhu Zhuqing one after another, not to mention the others on the list. The continent's overall situation is likely to be completely rewritten." A minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Zhuqing and the Netherworld Cat are most likely from the Ghost Duke's Mansion of the Star Luo Empire."
"With such strength, the Star Luo Empire is now like a tiger with wings, which is definitely not beneficial to our Heaven Dou Empire."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Xingluo and Tiandou have always been irreconcilable enemies. Now that they have such a powerful figure, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom."
He looked at Prince Xuexing beside him, his tone authoritative: "Immediately prepare the most precious soul tools and rare ores, and form an envoy to search for Tianxing Academy's whereabouts."
"Not to win over Zhu Zhuqing, but because Xingluo's people may not be able to serve us. However, we must establish contact with Tianxing Academy, ascertain its stance and strength. If we can reach a non-aggression pact, that would be a great blessing."
"Ideally, we can also send some people to study there."
"Furthermore," Emperor Xueye added, "order all the major legions to strengthen their vigilance and improve border defenses. At the same time, urge the domestic soul master forces to accelerate their cultivation. Under the blessing of the Golden Ranking, this is a good opportunity to improve our strength."
On the official road, inside a luxurious carriage, Qian Renxue had just barely calmed down from the shock of Yun Ming becoming a god when the news of her ranking third on the Golden Ranking struck her like a thunderbolt.
She abruptly looked up, her gaze fixed on the golden divine runes in the sky outside the window. Her face was deathly pale, and the angelic sword between her brows trembled violently, emitting a sharp buzzing sound.
It was a deep-seated awe and fear, even greater than when she faced Yun Ming.
"Zhu Zhuqing... surpassing the God-King level martial soul? Six ultimate attributes, even encompassing space and time?"
Qian Renxue's voice trembled uncontrollably, her fingertips icy cold, almost digging into her palms.
"As the reincarnation of the Angel God, I have read through the ancient texts of the God Realm, yet I have never seen such a heaven-defying martial soul!"
In her previous life, she created her own godhood and was already a chosen one of heaven, but Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul had surpassed the God-King level from the very beginning. This completely overturned her understanding of martial souls and power.
Golden Crocodile Douluo sat to the side, his expression equally solemn, and said in a deep voice.
"Xue'er, the appearance of Zhu Zhuqing is more troublesome than Yun Ming. Although Yun Ming is a God King, his godhood requires steady cultivation to consolidate."
"Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul is already beyond the God King level. In addition, with the Golden List reward, her soul power has increased by ten levels, her soul ring has increased by forty thousand years, and the side effects of the secret technique have been eliminated. Her growth rate will probably far exceed our imagination."
Qian Renxue slowly closed her eyes. When she opened them again, the cold hostility in her eyes had faded, replaced by a deep and thoughtful seriousness.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, our plan must be adjusted again."
She looked out the window, her gaze sharp yet calculating. "We can no longer let Tianxing Academy go unchecked, but a direct confrontation is not a good strategy. If we can utilize the extraordinary talents of Zhu Zhuqing and Yun Ming, restoring the glory of the Angel God and avenging the Asura God will be much easier."
"Even if we can't, we absolutely cannot let them side with Xingluo or Tiandou."
"But Tianxing Academy's whereabouts are a mystery, and its strength is unfathomable. We know nothing about Zhu Zhuqing, not even her temperament or needs. How can we win her over?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's tone carried a hint of doubt.
"Precisely because their whereabouts are difficult to trace, their background is unclear, and they are likely to be feared and suppressed by Xingluo, this is our opportunity."
Qian Renxue nodded, a decisive glint in her eyes. "Therefore, we cannot fight head-on; we must use their strength against them, and more importantly, we must take advantage of the situation to win them over." She looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo and slowly said, "The Xingluo Empire's royal family and the Ghost Duke's Mansion are bound to have developed a rift now, so we will secretly fan the flames and amplify their conflict."
"Let Xingluo's coercion and the slanderous rumors become the 'opportunity' for us to extend an olive branch."
She paused and added, "At the same time, we will quickly spread our manpower to investigate the Tianxing Academy and dig deep into all information about Zhu Zhuqing."
"We will not let go of any rumors about her background, her concerns, or her taboos."
"If we do not know her demands, we will prepare sufficiently tempting bargaining chips: unlimited cultivation resources, protection to break free from Xingluo's shackles, and even a promise to help her reach the top of the continent in the future."
"Once we understand her weaknesses and desires, we can strike precisely, approaching her with a 'timely help' attitude. This will be far more effective than rashly trying to win her over."
A hint of approval flashed in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes. "Xue'er is absolutely right. Winning her over is far more prudent than suppressing her. If we can bring such a powerful figure under our command, our Angel Clan will be like a tiger with wings!"
"Bring her under our command? The best outcome would be to interact with Yun Ming and Zhu Zhuqing as equals. Bringing her under our command is absolutely impossible."
Qian Renxue looked towards the Golden List again, her eyes filled with complex emotions—fear, expectation, and a hint of determined brilliance.
In this era, powerful enemies are also opportunities. Even if one knows nothing about them, as long as one seizes a fleeting opportunity, one can turn the most formidable opponent into an ally. Only then can she truly stand at the pinnacle of the continent.
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