Chapter 57 Harmony between Heaven and Man! Level 39!
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As a ruler who was well-versed in political maneuvering and had a meticulous mind, Emperor Tianhun would naturally not allow Liu Yuan and Vina to go to the Star Luo Empire alone.
Although Liu Yuan's combat strength far surpasses that of his peers, and Vina is capable of protecting herself, the journey is long and arduous, crossing national borders, and the potential risks are difficult to predict.
Moreover, one of them is the future hope of the royal family, and the other is an unparalleled genius of the Body Sect. If either of them makes a mistake, it will be a loss that the empire cannot afford.
Therefore, on the day of departure, a well-trained guard team was already waiting at the gate of the imperial city.
At the very front of the procession stood a robust and composed elderly man.
He is one of the pillars of the Heavenly Soul Royal Family, a level 92 powerful attack-type titled Douluo—Giant Hammer Douluo.
The Giant Hammer Douluo clan has been loyal to the Heavenly Soul Royal Family for generations. Their martial soul, the Giant Hammer, is heavy and powerful, and they have made great achievements on the battlefield, enjoying extremely high prestige within the entire empire.
Upon seeing the old man, Vina stepped forward first and bowed respectfully, saying, "The journey to Xingluo is arduous, and I am deeply grateful for Elder Luo's personal escort."
Liu Yuan also cupped his hands in acknowledgment, his tone calm and respectful: "Thank you for your protection, senior."
Looking at the young man before him, the Giant Hammer Douluo sensed the restrained yet profound soul power fluctuations emanating from Liu Yuan, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He didn't put on airs as a Title Douluo, but simply smiled and said in a loud, clear voice, "Your Highness and young friend Liu Yuan, there's no need for such formalities. It is my duty to protect the royal family and the empire's heroes. With me here, I will ensure your safety for the rest of the journey."
With a command from the Giant Hammer Douluo, the team officially set off.
In order to create more alone time for Liu Yuan and Vina, Emperor Tianhun gave a strict order when making the arrangements.
Giant Hammer Douluo and the other guards usually do not approach the central carriage. They either patrol the surroundings or follow behind, and they will never disturb it unless attacked by the enemy.
Inside the luxurious carriage, only Liu Yuan and Vina sat facing each other.
This time, Vina didn't even bring her personal maid, Muxue, with her, and her intentions were self-evident.
She genuinely wanted to use this long journey to truly bring her and Liu Yuan closer.
However, Vina was a very wise woman, and she knew that matters of the heart could not be rushed.
When you spend a lot of time together, even if you have a lot to talk about, there will always come a time when you run out of things to say.
Vina didn't force a conversation to break the silence. She knew that Liu Yuan was a quiet person, and if she appeared too eager for quick success, it might trigger his defenses and make him feel resentful.
So, during the journey, if they had shared similar experiences, they would exchange a few words in hushed tones.
If they get tired, they can each open the window and look at the scenery along the way.
If there's really nothing else to do, they can simply close their eyes and enter a meditative state.
This natural way of getting along made Liu Yuan feel more relaxed than ever before.
He disliked being forced to conform to external will, and the sense of freedom that Vina gave him made him feel that this companionship was not a burden, but a tacit understanding of mutual non-interference.
However, just as the journey entered its tenth day, an unexpected change occurred.
Vina was flipping through the ancient books when she was surprised to find that Liu Yuan, who had been meditating normally, had remained in one position for a whole day and night without moving.
Not only that, the fluctuations of his soul power had completely disappeared, and even his breathing had become extremely weak. He seemed to have become one with the flowing air, the moving carriage, and even the grass and trees outside.
Vina sensed something was wrong and immediately sent a telepathic message to Giant Hammer Douluo to come and check.
Giant Hammer Douluo flashed into the carriage. After just one glance, this well-traveled Title Douluo froze on the spot, his eyes revealing deep shock and envy.
"This is... the unity of heaven and man?" Giant Hammer Douluo took a deep breath and lowered his voice, afraid of disturbing this mysterious state.
Vina looked at him with some confusion.
The Giant Hammer Douluo exclaimed, "Princess, young friend Liu Yuan's talent is truly astonishing!"
"Many high-level Soul Masters and even Title Douluos may not be able to reach this level of cultivation even once in their entire lives."
"This is a state in which the physical body and the laws of heaven and earth resonate perfectly. Cultivating in this state, one day is equivalent to a hundred days."
Looking at Liu Yuan's calm face, he sighed again, "Countless people try every means to enter this realm but cannot, yet he was able to enter it on a bumpy carriage. I am ashamed of my own lack of such composure."
Vina immediately ordered the entire team to halt.
The carriage stopped in a secluded valley, and everyone set up camp on the spot, setting up a tight defensive net around the area, absolutely not allowing any sound to disturb Liu Yuan.
And so, the group remained in place for three days.
Three days later, at dusk, Liu Yuan finally slowly opened his eyes.
Within his double pupils, a flash of dark red light disappeared, replaced by a more transparent and lively quality.
His soul power level broke through again, reaching level thirty-nine.
Sensing the change in his own aura, Liu Yuan exhaled a breath of turbid air. He was truly only one step away from the bottleneck of level forty.
Giant Hammer Douluo entered the room again and sensed the even stronger aura emanating from Liu Yuan. He laughed and patted Liu Yuan on the shoulder: "Good lad! Level 39! Such a leveling speed is rare even in the history of the continent. This boy will surely become a great man in the future."
After saying that, Giant Hammer Douluo turned to look at Vina and added meaningfully, "It is truly a great fortune for Your Highness to find such a partner, and it is also a blessing for my Heavenly Soul."
Upon hearing the word "partner," Vina's previously composed face instantly flushed red. She lowered her head, twisting the hem of her dress shyly, but did not utter a word in rebuttal.
The team set off again, with even greater momentum than before.
After several days of travel, a vast, dense primeval forest finally appeared ahead – the Starry Sky Forest.
This is the most famous gathering place for soul beasts in the Douluo Continent.
Following the route, once you pass through the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest and travel along a plain, you will reach the border of the Star Luo Empire.
However, just as the carriage stepped into the edge of this dense jungle, the temperature in the air strangely dropped several degrees.
The once melodious birdsong vanished instantly, replaced by a nauseating stench and an extremely oppressive, malevolent aura that silently seeped out from the mist ahead.
"Halt!"
The voice of the Giant Hammer Douluo suddenly boomed. In a flash, he was already blocking the front of the carriage.
In his hand, the massive black hammer gleamed with a heavy luster, and nine spirit rings flickered beneath his feet, instantly unleashing the full aura of a Title Douluo.
As they walked, three figures shrouded in black robes emerged like ghosts from the shadows of the tree trunks.
They were surrounded by a dense aura of death, and the spirit rings beneath their feet shimmered with eerie dark red and purple light.
The leader's soul power fluctuations were extremely intense, indicating that he was also a Title Douluo-level evil soul master.
"Big Hammer Old Dog! I've finally caught you."
"This time, I will definitely avenge my deceased husband!"
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