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Zhu Zhuqing felt a sense of relief after seeing Ning Rongrong turn and run.
Her first, second, and third soul skills all lit up. Her originally swelled arms and claws, which were in her strength form, contracted back to their original shape, and she directly switched to a faster speed form. Her legs and figure became even more slender.
At this time, 'Nether Thrust' increased her speed by one hundred percent. 'Shadow Transformation' increased her speed by one hundred percent. 'Speed Form' increased her speed by one hundred percent. The 'Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda' increased her strength, speed, soul power, and defense by fifty percent. 'Nether Hundred Claws' increased the attack speed of her next one hundred attacks by two hundred percent.
Originally, 'Nether Hundred Claws' was a fixed one hundred rapid attacks. After Zhu Zhuqing developed 'Nether Hundred Slashes', she grasped the true meaning of the soul skill. At its core, her second soul ring was a soul skill that increased attack speed.
After activating all her soul skills and abilities, Zhu Zhuqing's total speed increased by three hundred and fifty percent!!
Boom!!
A sonic boom exploded. The 'Shadow Saint Meow' transformed into a super-slender dark shadow spear, stabbing straight at the 'Nether White Tiger'.
The moment the 'Nether White Tiger's' claws were about to hit Ning Rongrong, a ferocious force erupted from its back. It was instantly sent flying by the 'Shadow Saint Spear', its huge body rising more than ten meters in an instant.
As the white tiger flew backward, the 'Shadow Saint Meow' once again activated 'Shadow Transformation' and took off. The moment the sonic boom sounded, aided by unparalleled speed, it instantly dashed behind the 'Nether White Tiger'. 'Saint Meow - Speed Form' immediately switched to 'Saint Meow - Attack Form'. The 'Shadow Saint Meow's' attack power increased again, and a Heaven-Rending Claw appeared once more in front of the 'Nether White Tiger'!!
A shockingly large wound appeared on the 'Nether White Tiger's' abdomen. Countless gouts of nether blood rained down on the 'Shadow Saint Meow'.
The 'Nether White Tiger's' nether light dimmed instantly. Then, Zhu Zhuqing's fourth soul skill, 'Teleport', activated.
Aided by the attack speed increase from 'Nether Hundred Claws', every time Zhu Zhuqing's flickering figure appeared, she threw out several black moon blades, directly hitting the 'Nether White Tiger' in mid-air.
Zhu Zhuqing's figure constantly flickered around the 'Nether White Tiger', frantically disemboweling it.
Howl!!
The 'Nether White Tiger' let out a miserable howl. Faced with the 'Shadow Saint Meow's' attack, the 'Nether Body' could no longer be maintained and instantly dissipated.
'Shadow Saint Meow' VS 'Nether White Tiger'—the 'Shadow Saint Meow' bathed in the white tiger's blood and won!!
Zhu Zhuyun and Davis fell straight down, both crashing to the ground.
"Cough, cough!!" They supported themselves with one hand on the ground, the other hand covering their mouths as they coughed up blood.
At this moment, both their soul power and stamina had bottomed out.
"Vis, the 'Nether White Tiger' actually lost to Zhuqing!! Am I dreaming?" Zhu Zhuyun's face was still filled with disbelief.
Davis looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who was pouncing into Ye Lan's arms, with a complex expression. He also hadn't expected the 'Nether White Tiger' to actually lose to Zhu Zhuqing.
Was the family's cruel elimination system really correct?
But fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing had a falling out with Dai Mubai. No matter what, the throne of the Star Luo Empire would never fall to Dai Mubai.
After all, Star Luo had no cuckold emperor.
As Davis helped Zhu Zhuyun up, a shower of 'Nine Heart Saint's Beguonia' petals fell upon the Star Luo Royal Academy team. In a short while, the injuries the Star Luo Royal Academy team had previously sustained were seventy to eighty percent healed.
At this time, Zhu Zhuqing also walked over with Ye Lan. Looking at the complex expression on Zhu Zhuyun's face, she said:
"Zhu Zhuyun, I will not return to the Star Luo Empire. Even if I don't say it, you should know how difficult it was for me to survive in the Star Luo Empire before. Help me apologize to Mom and Dad. From now on, just... just consider me dead."
"Zhuqing!" Zhu Zhuyun called out, but for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
That's right. Zhuqing had found better growth here, and had also met the fated person in her life. On what grounds did she wishfully think that Zhuqing would be better off returning to the Star Luo Empire with her?
Moreover, from the information passed on by the family's hidden agents, she knew Dai Mubai's character. He was a completely degenerate, promiscuous, arrogant, and conceited person. How could he be worthy of the current Zhuqing?
For Zhuqing to be with the 'Scholar' Ye Lan was already the best possible ending for a soul master. If the family didn't know...
"I hope the next time we meet, it will be when you are wearing the Star Luo Empress's ceremonial robes." After saying this, Zhu Zhuqing took Ye Lan's hand and walked down from the arena.
"Let's go!" Davis pulled Zhu Zhuyun and returned dejectedly to the Star Luo Royal Academy's rest area.
The Star Luo Royal Academy had originally come to the Soul City to participate in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament with high hopes, aiming to at least take home a top-three finish. They didn't expect to be eliminated by his fiancée's younger sister before they even encountered Ten Thousand Beasts Academy.
Just as Davis's thoughts were drifting, Zhu Zhuyun whispered: "Vis, when we go back, can we please not report Zhuqing's information to the family?"
Davis looked at Zhu Zhuyun, conflicted. If the matter of Zhu Zhuqing breaking the engagement and being with an outsider was exposed, it would definitely be a Star Luo royal scandal that would rock the continent.
"In any case, Dai Mubai has no chance of competing with us. You are destined to be the Star Luo Emperor, Vis. Let's just pretend Zhuqing doesn't exist!" Zhu Zhuyun pleaded, looking at Davis with eager eyes.
Davis sighed and finally agreed to Zhu Zhuyun's request. What else could he do? Zhu Zhuyun was the woman he loved most.
Besides, although they were defeated by 'Zhu Zhuqing', they had at least confirmed that the Star Luo throne was his and his alone.
Davis clasped his hands behind his back, gave a few instructions, and then had his attendants forget everything about Zhu Zhuqing.
If there were no accidents, Zhu Zhuqing should be able to live out the rest of her life in peace in the Heaven Dou Empire.
After defeating the Star Luo Royal Academy, Ye Lan did not leave the arena. This was because there was still a heavyweight battle to come.
Ten Thousand Beasts Academy versus Elemental Academy. One side was the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy, composed entirely of Soul Kings, and the biggest favorite to win the finals.
The other side was the Elemental Academy, reformed from Shrek Academy, Thunder Academy, Skywater Academy, and Blazing Academy.
Regarding the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy, Ye Lan had some guesses, but he couldn't be sure.
After all, he hadn't done anything to the Star Dou Great Forest. How could it have triggered such an absurd and terrifying butterfly effect?
Just as Ye Lan's mind was wandering, a silver-haired girl brushed past him.
A head of silver hair cascaded down her back, reaching her thighs. The strands were extremely smooth, with a texture like silver crystal.
Beneath the girl's long, curled eyelashes was a pair of clear and translucent purple eyes. Her gaze held several complex emotions: ethereal, divine, self-important, lazy...
Ye Lan murmured in a low voice: "Gu Yuena?"
At this moment, the silver-haired girl stopped. The six people behind her also stopped, wondering why their master had paused.
The Silver Dragon King looked back at the golden-haired young man. For a moment, their eyes met.
A ripple appeared in the Silver Dragon King's purple pupils. This was the first time she had seen such a handsome man. But in just an instant, the Silver Dragon King's pupils became tranquil again. "Gu Yuena? A good name. From now on, I will be called Gu Yuena." Gu Yuena turned, leaving only her back to him.
Ye Lan was instantly stunned. What did that mean?
Isn't the Silver Dragon King named Gu Yuena?
In his previous life, Ye Lan's understanding of the Silver Dragon King was limited to knowing her name and general appearance.
He knew Gu Yuena was one of the most popular female characters in the Douluo Dalu series, but he didn't know the story that happened to her.
Faced with the sudden appearance of the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy and Gu Yuena, Ye Lan felt a sense of being out of control for the first time.
After all, whether facing Tang Hao or the future God-King Tang San, Ye Lan could completely grasp their growth trajectories.
But as for the Silver Dragon King and the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy, Ye Lan had no idea what their purpose was, or why they had taken human form.
"Hiss..." Ye Lan suddenly grimaced in pain.
It turned out 'Xiao Xue' was jealous again. Ye Lan quickly pushed Xiao Xue's hand away.
"Hmph, was she pretty?! You fickle flirt, you even gave her a name!!" Qian Renxue pouted.
Ye Lan pinched Xiao Xue's little face and said: "Of course she's not as pretty as you. I was just thinking about something else. And the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy is definitely not as simple as an all-Soul-King team."
"I'm a Soul King too, I'm not afraid of them!!" Xiao Xue said with her arms crossed.
Ye Lan whispered in her ear: "Xiao Xue, are you not going to reveal your true form?"
Xiao Xue quickly used a soul power sound transmission: "No, no way. My identity is a bit sensitive. Once my true identity is exposed, Xiao Qin might be in danger, and it could interfere with the 'Heaven-Stealing Plan'. Besides, I'm going to rely on my Soul King strength to prove to someone that she was wrong about me!!"
Ye Lan nodded. Although he didn't care much about the rewards of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, for Xiao Xue's sake, he decided to do his best to help her win the championship.
Therefore, he decided to carefully observe the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy's next battle. He hoped the Elemental Academy could put some pressure on them.
On the central arena, the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy and the Elemental Academy both took the stage.
Then, the referee dispatched by Spirit Hall began to announce the strength of both sides: "Ten Thousand Beasts Academy versus Elemental Academy is about to begin!!"
"Ten Thousand Beasts Academy Captain, Yue'er, Martial Soul: Silver Dragon Spear, Level 59 Elemental System Soul King!!" "Bi Ji, Martial Soul: Emerald Swan, Level 58 Support System Soul King!" "Wan Yao, Martial Soul: Demon Eye Tree, Level 58 Control System Soul King!" "Xiong Jun, Martial Soul: Dark-Gold Terror-Claw Bear, Level 57 Power Attack System Soul King!" "Bing'er, Martial Soul: Ice-Jade Empress Scorpion, Level 55 Power Attack System Soul King!" "Wang Chi, Martial Soul: Three-Headed Red Devil, Level 55 Power Attack System Soul King!" "Zi Ji, Martial Soul: Hell-Demon Dragon, Level 55 Power Attack System Soul King!"
"Elemental Academy Captain, Feng Xiaotian, Martial Soul: Gale-Wind Twin-Headed Wolf, Level 44 Agility Attack System Soul Ancestor." "Huo Wushuang, Martial Soul: Single-Horned Fire-Tyrant Dragon, Level 43 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor." "Huo Wu, Martial Soul: Fire Shadow, Level 43 Control System Soul Ancestor." "Yu Tianxin, Martial Soul: Blue-Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Level 44 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor." "Xiao Yunju, Martial Soul: Thunder Pearl, Level 42 Control System Soul Venerable." "Shui Bing'er, Martial Soul: Ice Phoenix, Level 44 Control System Soul Ancestor." "Xue Wu, Martial Soul: Slender-Dance Snow-Satin, Level 42 Support System Soul Ancestor."
Feng Xiaotian's palms were sweating. He laughed loudly: "Everyone, let's give it our all. I didn't expect our luck to be this bad, running into the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy so soon!!"
"Of course! Let them see the world's number one beast martial soul, the Blue-Lightning Tyrant Dragon! Even if they are all Soul Kings, we have to show the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy what we're made of!" Yu Tianxin encouraged.
"The match begins now!!" the referee shouted.
As soon as the referee finished speaking, Gu Yuena said: "Everyone, reveal your soul rings!"
In an instant, fourteen beams of soul light shot into the sky. Everyone summoned their martial souls and completed their respective martial soul possessions.
On the Elemental Academy's side, the soul ring configurations were all two yellow and two purple.
But the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy was on another level.
Apart from Gu Yuena, the Emerald Swan Bi Ji, Demon Eye Tree Wan Yao, Dark-Gold Terror-Claw Bear Xiong Jun, Ice-Jade Empress Scorpion Bing'er, Three-Headed Red Devil Wang Chi, and Hell-Demon Dragon Zi Ji all had five soul rings shining with black and orange-gold light.
Their soul ring configuration was actually: Black, Black, Black, Black, Orange-Gold!!
And Gu Yuena's soul rings completely blinded the audience. Her soul ring configuration was: Pale Gold, Pale Gold, Pale Gold, Pale Gold, Pale Gold...
Pale Gold.
A full six pale-gold soul rings. Clearly, Gu Yuena's soul power level was not Soul King, but a Soul Emperor with a six-pale-gold-ring configuration!!
Countless spectators looked in shock at the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy's heaven-defying soul ring configuration.
"Is... is this... am I really not dreaming?!"
"Having the first, second, third, and fourth soul rings all be ten-thousand-year rings is already terrifying, but what the hell is an orange-gold soul ring?!!"
"Yeah, yeah, has the world gone mad? Didn't 'Scholar' Ye Lan say the limit for the first soul ring should be around four hundred years? How are all their first soul rings ten-thousand-year rings?!"
"The first soul ring being ten thousand years isn't even the most ridiculous part!! The Ten Thousand Beasts Academy's captain's soul rings are all pale gold. Could it be that every single one of her soul rings is at the 100,000-year level??"
Ao Siluo's jaw dropped. He shouted: "Captain Ye!! What is this situation? Why is the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy's strength so absurd??"
"God Ye!! We're counting on you!!! Are pale gold soul rings 100,000-year soul rings? God Ye, a Soul Emperor with all 100,000-year soul rings, can you defeat her?" Yu Feng was also dumbfounded.
Ao Siluo thought of something and chuckled: "Hehe, the captain of the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy is also a great beauty. We can rely on our captain's 'handsome-man-trap' to win her over!!"
"Ouch!!" Ao Siluo suddenly clutched his head and turned around.
He saw Dugu Yan clenching her reddened fist: "Ao Siluo, what are you saying!!?"
"Nothing, nothing! God Ye is all yours, alright!!" Ao Siluo quickly covered his head and ran into the distance.
Shi Mo rallied their confidence: "We have to believe in Captain Ye. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's team-battle system is invincible. Although the opponent is indeed too ridiculous, we definitely have a chance!!"
"Brother is right!! Captain Ye is our god!!!" Shi Mu shouted.
Yu Tianheng also spoke up: "Although we don't know what's going on with the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy, this is what makes it a challenge, right? Even though an all-pale-gold-ring Soul Emperor is too absurd, we can only believe in God Ye to lead us in creating a miracle."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ye Lan with a face full of anticipation: "Teacher, do you know what's going on with the Ten Thousand Beasts Academy's soul rings?"
(End of Chapter)