Douluo Jueshi, world modulation mode

"Ok!"

Orange nodded.

Orange left, accompanied by her teacher and friends.

……

Mingde Hall.

"Rainy Eyes~"

An Zhen gently nuzzled her head against Huo Yutong's chest.

Doing this kind of thing used to feel a bit forced. After all, Huo Yutong was malnourished back then, not only small in stature but also very thin. Her innate soul power was already low, and her nutrition was also inadequate, making her look pitiful. However, after being fed by An Zhen at Shrek Academy, where a single plate of food could sometimes cost over a thousand gold soul coins, although it couldn't compare to the immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, with the cumulative nourishment over time, coupled with later acquiring the Ice Dragon King Martial Soul and Soul Bone, although her height didn't change much, the foundation of her body was completely restored and even greatly strengthened.

Soft and fluffy~
The second stage of development has begun.

Before Huo Yutong could even voice her protest, the two figures became entangled in the kitchen. They nuzzled, hugged, and cuddled.

A clear voice rang out, "Did Brother Anzhen do something that he feels guilty towards Yutong?"

An Zhen:?
A pair of small hands rested on An Zhen's shoulders as she half-squatted on the ground. Huo Yutong's eyes, as bright as stars, gazed at An Zhen, and she said calmly, "In the past, whenever Brother An Zhen found a new girl outside, he would suddenly become very clingy to Yutong like this."

Anzhen's eyes darted around, seemingly guilty. "Really?"

Huo Yutong nodded.

The blue-haired cutie sighed.

A pair of gentle eyes gazed at An Zhen, and she asked calmly, "So, who is Yu Tong's new sister?"

“It’s not about the new sisters,” Anzhen said.

"that is……"

Anzhen looked conflicted.

It seemed she didn't know how to start the conversation.

Huo Yutong was puzzled.

This was the first time she had seen Anzhen like this.

I wasn't this conflicted when I told her I had feelings for other girls before.

"Yutong," Anzhen said, looking at the girl in front of her, "what do you think of Dai Hao?"

Dai Hao...

Huo Yutong remained silent.

Her eyes, as bright as stars, dimmed slightly at this moment.

That White Tiger Duke.

The person my mother thought about most on her deathbed.

But he doesn't deserve it!

For so many years, from the time she was born until her mother passed away, more than ten years had passed, but he never once visited his mother. In his home, the mother and daughter were bullied by his wife and son.

"I hate him." The little blue-haired cutie's arms hung down naturally, her small hands clenched into fists. Huo Yutong spoke her mind, her eyes filled with hatred for a stranger. "He doesn't deserve Mom's love."

He is not her father.

She never owed him anything.

During their time at the White Tiger Duke's mansion, the mother and daughter never received any favors from the Duke's household. Every day, the mother, despite her frail health, had to work tirelessly from dawn till dusk, performing the same tedious tasks as the other servants, such as washing clothes and dishes. In fact, due to special treatment from some individuals, she had even more to do. Despite all the labor she put in, she received less than half, not even a fifth, of what the other servants received. In the vast White Tiger Duke's mansion, despite all the work her mother did, they wouldn't even give her a hot pancake.

They are all bad people!

An Zhen asked seriously, "So, what does Yu Tong want to do with him?"

“Any form of punishment is acceptable, as long as Yu Tong wants it,” An Zhen emphasized.

"I..." Huo Yutong opened her mouth, but she didn't know what she wanted to say. Because until her death, he was her mother's favorite man. But just because of this, Huo Yutong became even more angry. The girl clenched her fists, "Yutong wants to beat him up hard. Then..."

"Let him no longer be the Duke of the White Tiger, let him kneel before his mother's grave forever, and let him spend the rest of his life repenting!"

She is not a mother.

She had no feelings whatsoever for the man who was her biological father.

“Brother Anzhen, you have already helped Yutong a lot.” Huo Yutong reached out and hugged Anzhen’s neck, who was half-squatting. “From now on, let Yutong do it herself. Yutong will make the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion pay the price for the grievances that Mother suffered.”

Huo Yutong was confident that she could do it.

"But if," Huo Yutong nestled against An Zhen, the girl said softly, "if Dai Hao wants to hurt Brother An Zhen, then Brother An Zhen doesn't need to hold back and should treat him as an enemy."

Dai Hao is not her family.

The boy in her arms is the one.

“Okay.” An Zhen nodded. He had great confidence in the girl he had raised.

It seems he won't have the chance to kill Dai Hao with his own hands.

That guy shouldn't be so stupid as to dare to attack him directly.

Unless someone gives him confidence.

But who would have that ability?

"However," Huo Yutong said, regaining her usual energy, the girl asked with some confusion, "Why did Brother Anzhen suddenly bring this up?"

It was a bit sudden.

Could it be that Dai Hao caused trouble at the border and angered Brother Anzhen?

Huo Yutong could only think of the matters concerning the border between the Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire. After all, Duke Baihu spent most of his time there. As for the Sun Moon Empire launching a war against the Star Luo Empire? Since Brother Anzhen said he would resolve it peacefully, he definitely wouldn't do that. Besides, that was Sister Jiujiu's home, and Brother Anzhen was a prince of the Star Luo Empire.

"Let's start cooking." Anzhen stood up, reached for the kitchen knife on the table, and said, "We'll talk as we cook."

Although the virtual world can directly reflect the cooked food.

But some rituals in life are still very important.

Besides, he didn't want to refuse Xiaoyutong's feelings.

Being able to eat food cooked by the girl you like is a very happy thing.

An Zhen and Huo Yutong were cooking, and while Huo Yutong assisted, she began to tell the story of the orange.

The story is short.

But it is a tragic story.

It was a tragic time when a young girl's life took a dramatic turn for the worse.

“According to the records of the Empire’s past,” Anzhen said, “the Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire clashed on the border, and the fighting got really heated. Duke White Tiger was the better fighter. The Sun Moon Empire conscripted soldiers for this, and Orange’s father died in battle.” Objectively speaking, this is the course of events.

From another person's perspective, the Sun Moon Empire forcibly conscripted soldiers, and Orange should also resent the Sun Moon Empire, since war always results in death.

From Orange's perspective, she is a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire, and every resident has the duty to defend the empire. Her father joined the army to resist the enemy's advance and protect his homeland, and thus died in battle for the empire. Therefore, she hates the enemy commander. In war, it's difficult to judge who is right and who is wrong.

From Anzhen's perspective, from the observer's perspective.

The mistake is that war should never have happened.

There are many reasons for wars. On one hand, there is the greed of politicians and the ambition of certain villains. On the other hand, there are the inherent problems within the social structure of the empire. These wars are often driven by the desire for better self-development or the need to divert internal pressure.

In this matter, Duke Baihu, as the Marshal of the Star Luo Empire, did not do anything wrong in his handling of the situation, given his position. He fulfilled his duty and fought for more for his country. The Sun Moon Empire was also not wrong; protecting the empire is the duty of every citizen, and adult men have the responsibility to serve in the military, which is also to allow women and children to be evacuated to the rear.

But those who lost their lives in the war, those whose families were torn apart, these biggest victims were not at fault either.

"Alas, war."

Anzhen sighed.

He disliked war.

But this isn't something you can just talk about and expect to achieve.

Apart from peaceful unification.

There's a whole lot more to do after that.

Simply resorting to absolute force to suppress conflict only allows the powder keg to accumulate power, which is unfair to many innocent people. The goal is to both eliminate the destructive effects of war and reap its benefits through peaceful means.

Huo Yutong was processing what An Zhen had said when the girl blinked and suddenly asked An Zhen, "Brother An Zhen, do you have feelings for that orange?"

"Huh?" An Zhen was taken aback. "I didn't say that."

An Zhen gently rubbed Huo Yutong's little face, which made the girl protest with babbling, "Don't slander me. I only said that to Ju Zi before because I didn't want her to become extreme."

“But Brother Anzhen cares about her quite a bit,” Huo Yutong said.

Huo Yutong's eyes lit up. "Then let Yutong get to know her. Yutong was also an orphan before and experienced the sadness of watching her loved ones die. Perhaps she can persuade her."

Huo Yutong now understands that she cannot remain immersed in the sorrowful past. For such a situation, for someone who has lost their home, the best way to comfort them is, of course, to give them a home again.

"Do as you please," An Zhen said.

He would help with small favors like before, out of pity for the person's situation and because they had no grudge against each other. But that was all, and he really wasn't good at it.

He is better at physical methods.

To help Huo Yutong gain insight—we stormed the White Tiger Duke's mansion.

How to overcome inner demons?

The answer is: Slay the inner demons.

after a while.

The meal is ready.

eat.

take a break.

go to bed.

Go to bed early and get up early for good health.

An Zhen largely agreed with this statement, which is why he fulfilled the first and third points. Without hindering his own growth, no one could force An Zhen to work 8 AM, or even 6 AM. The great Regent had worked tirelessly all night; what was wrong with him getting a little more sleep?
early morning.

The girls left one after another.

After absorbing a wave of life energy from the divine realm, Gu Yuena and Huo Yutong began their class. Xu Tianzhen reluctantly left her comfortable "bed" to head to the Sun and Moon Palace to preside over the morning court session. Meng Hongchen, having had her cultivation level reflected, also began her day of cultivation.

Meanwhile, Ye Guyi next door had already begun her day of intensive training, following the training tasks An Zhen had assigned the previous afternoon. In the morning, she engaged in various self-training and study sessions to improve her skills and knowledge. In the afternoon, she awaited An Zhen's arrival to summon undead creatures to enhance her combat abilities and her training as a holy angel.

Anzhen's bedroom.

"Hehe~" A pair of golden eyes opened, filled with a happy and satisfied expression. A pair of long, slender, and beautiful legs stretched into the air, the exquisitely soft white over-the-knee stockings encasing An Qiu'er's straight calves, adding a unique allure. With a quick somersault, An Qiu'er, dressed in a slip dress nightgown, stood up and stretched comfortably, "Finally, they're all gone."

As she spoke, An Qiu'er's gaze drifted downwards, landing on the other two people on the bed. An Qiu'er was truly enjoying Zi Ji's lap pillow.

"Uncle~" An Qiu'er's sweet voice was full of tempting invitation.

She and Ziji didn't need to attend classes, nor did they have anything else important to do.

An Qiu'er still had to cultivate every day, but Zi Ji really had nothing to do.

"Want more?" An Zhen asked lazily, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Because I like Uncle~" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, having tasted its delight, became completely enamored with it, much like a child who had discovered a new toy.

……

It has been seven months since Kong Deming broke through to become a level 10 Soul Master.

The Ming Capital of the Sun and Moon Empire.

some day.

The once bright midday sun suddenly darkened. An immense pressure enveloped the heavens and earth, dark clouds gathered, and a fierce wind howled, as if something terrifying was about to be born. In a daze, a silver-white phantom, hundreds of meters tall, appeared above Mingdu. It was a somewhat strange humanoid being; its massive body did not appear bulky but rather imposing and domineering. Its silver-white metallic texture exuded a futuristic technological feel; more than a martial spirit, it resembled a piece of metal, a large lump of iron.

Outside the outskirts of Mingdu, in front of a dilapidated thatched hut, sat a disheveled old man with white hair. The chicken leg in his hand fell to the ground once again, and his bright eyes, which were extremely incongruous with his appearance, were filled with surprise.

"Another...another level 10 Soul Master?!"

Although the aura was completely different from the last time.

But Elder Xuan felt that the underlying feeling was the same.

Previously, if it weren't for the information secretly sent out by that girl Lin'er, Yan Shaozhe would never have believed that the Sun Moon Empire had actually developed a level 10 soul tool.

Not many people in the original Douluo Three Kingdoms knew about this.

Other major powers naturally had spies in Mingdu, but they couldn't get any information about core matters. To avoid attracting the attention of the Sun Moon Empire, and given the relatively weak strength of their spies, they could only honestly report to their respective backers. The final conclusion was that perhaps a powerful figure in the Sun Moon Empire had achieved a significant breakthrough in cultivation. The unprecedented level-ten soul tool was ultimately a pipe dream.

But Shrek Academy knows that.

About this matter.

Poseidon Pavilion's final stance is to wait and see.

There was no way around it; the Regent of the Sun Moon Empire, who had slain two Limit Douluos and was 98% likely a demigod, was truly a formidable figure, not to mention the Sun Moon Empire's advanced soul tools. The current situation wasn't that the Sun Moon Empire was guarding against the original Douluo Three Kingdoms, but rather that the Douluo Three Kingdoms were at a disadvantage in this era that was different from before.

Their primary goal at Shrek Academy is to nurture the next generation. Secondly, they are to vigorously develop soul-guided technology.

Although the reason for the Sun Moon Empire's enthusiastic attitude, even sending a level nine Soul Master to provide guidance, is currently unknown, this is exactly what Shrek Academy wants to see. It buys them time while also allowing them to develop Soul Guidance Technology.

"Alas," Elder Xuan sighed softly.

Although he had never sparred with a level 10 Soul Master, the aura the other party had previously displayed was in no way weaker than his own, so he wondered what the other party's true strength was.

They would rather the Sun Moon Empire reach its limit than see a level 10 soul tool.

It can be any level, even 9.9.

But it happens to be level ten!
(End of this chapter)