Douluo Dalu: The Frozen Throne

Chapter 223 Balancing the White Tiger Duke, the Future and the Final (4k)

After the match, the audience's enthusiasm lasted for a long time. The other teams watching the match were stunned. The teams that had the honor to collide with the Xingluo team before were all glad that their own team did not have the strength to let the other side take such a cruel action. The power of Xu Jiujiu's starfall divine light was too amazing. Coupled with the unique erosion and dissolution characteristics of star power, if it was used at full power, even an eighth-level defensive soul guide might not be able to stop it. If it really fell on them...

Well, I guess we can start preparing for a grand funeral right away...

Xingluo Plaza is large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of spectators, not to mention that the Fighting Spirit Competition is a grand event that the entire continent is paying attention to. Within a day, the news here will spread throughout the entire continent.

The two great empires of Tianhun and Douling reacted belatedly. After all this time, you, Xingluo, have been secretly developing and taking off without telling us, right?

Originally, the two empires of Tianhun and Douling had been on a downward trend, but now that Xingluo's rise was becoming more and more direct and clear, they could not help but feel worried.

Originally, because of the existence of the Sun-Moon Empire, the three empires could barely maintain a friendly balance among their allies, and even had to constantly curry favor with and rely on Shrek Academy. But if Xing Luo took advantage of the situation to rise, with the talents of the geniuses who appeared this time, the seventh ring would be a hundred thousand years, and the eighth and ninth rings would probably be the second best choice of a ten thousand year soul beast. With three hundred thousand year soul rings, even if they cannot reach the limit in the future, the minimum would be ninety-eighth level, and their combat power would not necessarily be weaker than that of the Extreme Douluo.

Once this balance is broken, the situation on the continent will be completely chaotic, and no one can know where the continent will go next.

The Duke of White Tiger Dai Hao, who had only recently returned to Xingluo City, also had a gloomy expression. Not to mention the rumors about the Xingluo Ultimate Douluo that he had learned from Dai Yueheng, just Xu Jiujiu and others were enough to make him frightened.

He had a vague feeling that although the current emperor's attitude towards him was as close as before, there was less dependence and even more unfamiliarity.

The White Tiger lineage was once the Xingluo royal family. They had always wanted to regain control of Xingluo. Dai Hao was in a high position of power in the Xingluo Empire, and he could even be said to be second only to the emperor. He had a much better understanding of the domestic situation than others. Since a series of drastic reforms were launched in the country, the recognition and respect of countless civilians for the current royal family was increasing at a terrifying rate every day. What's more, he didn't even know a single piece of news about those geniuses...

These were not the situations he wanted to see...

The thoughts of the White Tiger lineage have never been pure, just like the hatred and dissatisfaction that Dai Yuheng felt after learning about the 100,000-year soul beast embryo at the top auction in the original novel...

"I'm afraid even my father doesn't know about this precious treasure. What if..." (Excerpt from the original novel)

Xu Jiawei was sensitive to Dai Hao's emotions. His cultivation was much higher than Dai Hao's, and as an emperor, he was extremely sensitive to the emotions and attitude changes of his subordinates, but he did not say anything. The White Tiger lineage had evil intentions, and no matter what, they could not be kept in the end.

But just as Shu Yan had thought before, many things do not need to be done by oneself, and using the power of others to achieve one's own goals is often a shortcut. Looking at the secret reports of the frequent changes in the Sun and Moon Empire on the table, Xu Jiawei sneered, probably having already made a plan.

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With the end of the battle between Xingluo National Academy and Shrek Academy, the battle between Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy and Di Ao Academy has also come to an end.

There is no doubt that Di'ao Academy cannot be a match for Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, and competing with Xingluo National Academy for the championship...

Well, okay, it seems there is nothing to argue about.

Before the game officially started, the entire Xingluo Plaza was packed once again. It was not uncommon to see two people squeezing into one person's seat. Even the streets outside the Xingluo Plaza were so crowded that the royal family had to urgently mobilize the army to maintain order before people could pass through.

This situation was undoubtedly what the royal family wanted to see. Xu Jiawei temporarily transferred several huge soul guide screens from the research institute and installed them outside the Xingluo Square to broadcast the situation on the competition stage in real time. He even transferred a beautiful girl with a sweet voice to act as a commentator. For a while, the crowd was very enthusiastic, and even the various infrastructure on the roadside were full of people.

Faced with this situation, the army was willing but unable to do so, and in the end they could only let these people go.

Faced with this situation, even Xu Jiujiu, who was always elegant and calm, couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

There was a light drizzle in Xingluo City today. The misty Xingluo City had a soft feeling, lacking the usual solemnity and prosperity, but it had its own unique flavor.

Standing on the huge terrace, he looked for a long time at the clouds covering the buildings in the city, and was stunned for a moment.

"I haven't seen Xingluo City like this for a long time. Over the years, with the increase in population and the use of various soul guides, the environment in the city has become worse and worse. If it weren't for the strict management of the royal family, I'm afraid the pressure and dignity of the capital of a country would have been completely destroyed."

Shu Yan stood beside her, resting his hands on the cold metal railing, and responded softly:
"During the three months I was in the Sun-Moon Empire, I went to Mingdu and many other famous cities in the Sun-Moon Empire. The situation there was far more serious than here."

"The cities in the Sun Moon Empire are different from our original Douluo Three Kingdoms. They have a sense of technology and are more advanced than the times, but pollution is also a serious problem. Whether it's the air or the environment, they are not as pristine and fresh as ours."

Xu Jiujiu suddenly felt something in her heart. She turned to look at Shu Yan and said softly:

"If the continent is unified, in a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, to what extent will soul guidance technology develop? By then, what will the cities on the continent, the current situation of mankind, and the situation of the plane become..."

Under the rain, the girl's golden hair was a little stuck to her smooth skin. Her blue eyes, as deep as the sea, seemed to have some hope. Shu Yan was a little dazed, then he stretched out his hand to tidy up Xu Jiujiu's messy hair, and then he spoke softly:

"Soul Guidance Technology has great potential. In the future, it can at least develop to a level that is powerful enough to kill gods. The cities of the future...maybe they will seem like science fiction to us today. Humans will only become more and more powerful, and so will the planes. As the darlings of heaven and earth, humans are born with the responsibility of revitalizing and feeding back to the planes. This is the foundation of our existence."

"Humanity is still far from being able to freely navigate between planets and galaxies. The world is vast, and the universe beyond it is even more endless. If you want to go and see it after everything has settled, I can go with you."

Well, this is not empty talk. Shu Yan admits that he may be a little sentimental, but he is definitely not really promiscuous.

At least he was very good to all of these girls, and he never held back on any of their soul bones, or the so-called magical herbs and other treasures.

Xu Jiujiu took Shu Yan's arm, chuckled, and then said:
"Then I'll make a note of it. If you dare to refuse me next time I mention it, don't blame me for letting you experience the feeling of losing everything..." Shu Yan: "......?"

After looking at her with a slightly strange gaze for a long time, Shu Yan always felt that she must have learned bad things from someone recently. She kept throwing out all kinds of dirty jokes and strange words. The pure girl before...

Um... well, the previous Xu Jiujiu was not pure either, and even had some weird habits...

Xu Jiujiu ignored Shu Yan's strange look. She couldn't say that she had learned a lot of new knowledge from Tian Ling, a veteran driver who was proficient in both theory and practice, right?

The more she thought about it, the more shy she became. She took Shu Yan's hand after a long time. The sound of her high heels hitting the ground was crisp and pleasant. When she turned around, her waist-length golden hair seemed to confirm the girl's mood at the moment, shyness mixed with a hint of impatience.

Under the rain, on the terrace, the golden-haired girl was holding the hand of the white-haired boy as if she was a little embarrassed and angry. This scene was extremely beautiful and romantic no matter how you looked at it. On the top of a building in the distance, Tian Ling, holding a paintbrush, looked at the scene on the drawing board in front of her, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up in a satisfied arc.

To be honest, if she wasn't in the situation, she would have really been a bit dissatisfied with Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu. It was a pity that the person in the painting today was not herself, otherwise she would probably wake up laughing in her dreams.

After returning to the gods, Tian Ling put away the drawing board and the painting on it with some regret. This was the gift she was going to give to Xu Jiujiu on her birthday some time ago. She had undoubtedly switched to Xu Jiujiu's faction, and pleasing her elder sister was also one of her current tasks. Well... of course not, she was used to being a lackey...

Well, absolutely!

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As Emperor Xu Jiawei and White Tiger Dai Hao appeared on the city wall, the audience who had been waiting for a long time suddenly burst into warm cheers.

As usual, Xu Jiawei gave a pre-match speech, and after his speech, the competition officially entered the final stage.

When Xu Jiawei was speaking, Dai Hao, who was standing not far from him, had a gloomy look on his face. Now even he had to admit that the Xu royal family was deeply loved by the people and had a very stable throne. Such a grand occasion had only happened a few times in the history of the entire Xing Luo Empire.

As the referee Tiansha Douluo appeared on the competition stage, the players from both teams have entered the entrance stage.

Xu Jiujiu had thoughtfully designed a set of couple uniforms for her and Shu Yan before. Now that there are only two of them on the court, the uniforms will naturally come in handy.

What? You asked why the other team only had two players in the teamfight? You said this was against the rules of the tournament...

That would be very helpless. Jiujiu is on the list of people who set the rules. No matter in which empire the Fighting Spirit Competition is held, the organizer always has some privileges. As long as it is not excessive, no one will want to take the initiative to pursue it. After all, some things will not look good if they are brought to light. This is an unwritten rule, and all forces on the continent have chosen to default.

When Xu Jiujiu walked into the square holding Shu Yan's arm, the Xingluo Square, which had been filled with cheers and shouts, suddenly became quiet. The members of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy team who had already stepped onto the competition stage froze and their faces quickly turned gloomy.

They all had not forgotten how much humiliation this young man had brought upon them. With his own strength, he had overwhelmed all of them, including the team leader, so that they could not even breathe, and in the end they could only show weakness and surrender...

At the same time, they were about to face such a genius who was a monster and whose background was completely unknown. In addition to being solemn, they also felt a little panic. The strength he showed a long time ago was already terrifying enough. Even if a Titled Douluo took that blow head-on, it would not be good. If it were them... I'm afraid it would be a problem whether they could survive...

The Hongchen siblings standing in the middle of the team also looked unhappy. Xiao Hongchen was trembling slightly all over, and it was unclear whether it was out of fear or excitement, while Meng Hongchen had a complicated feeling.

The ice crystal that Shu Yan gave her increased her soul power by half a level. The pure ice energy was of an extremely high level, a "high-end product" she had never seen before. The Zhu Qing Ice Toad was also a top-level ice-attribute soul beast. Although its focus was on the poison it carried, it would also be attracted by higher-level ice-attribute power.

After absorbing the ice crystal, she became more and more curious about Shu Yan. It was not just because of the feeling caused by his martial spirit. Well... the second reason was that she liked handsome guys...

As Shu Yan and the other person stepped onto the competition stage, the corner of Tiansha Douluo's mouth twitched slightly as he served as the referee. After announcing the rules of the competition and the urgency of the situation, he immediately disappeared, looking as if he was fleeing in panic.

Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu stood side by side on the competition stage. Xu Jiujiu still held Shu Yan's arm. Looking around, there were all the members of Shrek Academy, Ling Luochen's daughters, Shu Yan's parents, as well as Taotie Douluo, people from the main sect, and sun and moon strongmen. It was so lively.

Since some time ago, the drizzle falling from the circular dome above has turned into white snowflakes. Under the flying snow, crystal ice flowers quietly bloom. The temperature has dropped a little, but it is not cold. There are finally voices in the audience. Everyone is talking about this scene with relish and discussing it with some curiosity. However, the changes in the world are a completely different feeling in the eyes of many powerful geniuses.

Ma Xiaotao stood by the fence with a pale face, holding a flying snowflake, letting it slowly turn into a drop of water and slide down in her palm. Faintly, even the evil fire rising in her body seemed to subside a little.

The Tianmeng Ice Silkworms in Huo Yuhao’s spiritual sea were still howling like ghosts and wolves. Huo Yuhao looked at the slovenly old man beside him with a complicated expression. After hesitating for a moment, he asked:
"Master Xuan, can you see through his background?"

Xuan Zi remained silent and did not answer Huo Yuhao's question, but upon closer inspection, it was discovered that his scarlet eyes were also filled with astonishment.

"How could this happen... How could this be possible...? I can't understand, I can't understand... Why is this happening?"

After a long while, Xuan Zi began to mutter to himself, his tone full of astonishment and confusion. With his soul power and mental strength at level 98, he couldn't even see the details of a junior who was only 20 years old. How shocking...

The Shrek group beside them were also shocked by Xuan Zi's unintentional whisper. They looked at the flying flowers in the sky, and for a moment they felt a lot in their hearts, but they couldn't tell what it felt like...

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(End of this chapter)