Peerless Douluo: Blood of the Black King Nidhogg!

Chapter 146 Sword Maniac - Ji Juechen, Mo Yuan: Someone's cheating! (5K)

"I have long admired your name, the ultimate Douluo."

Xu Tianran looked at Mo Yuan, who wore a ghostly mask, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. Then he pretended to regret it and said, "My legs were once attacked by villains, so I am unable to get up to greet you. I hope the End Douluo will forgive me."

"It doesn't matter."

Mo Yuan spoke in a calm tone, looking at the ambitious man in front of him who was known for his forbearance and ruthlessness in the original work, without having too many thoughts.

Although Xu Tianran's ideas were good, his plans were quite meticulous, and his strength was enough to sweep across the continent, he made the biggest and most fatal mistake.

He didn't know that the Douluo Continent of today doesn't belong to the Douluo family, but to the Tang family.

Xu Tianran smiled apologetically, and he really did look like a wise and virtuous ruler.

Knowing that there was something important to discuss, Yan Feng, who had the lowest status and strength here, wisely took the initiative to leave first, leaving behind Xu Tianran, Zhongli Wu, and Mo Yuan, each with their own ulterior motives.

After Mo Yuan and Zhongli Wu were seated, Xu Tianran adjusted his wheelchair to a good position and then spoke first.

"Now that His Majesty the End has joined the Holy Church, he is also a pillar of my Sun Moon Empire. As the Regent, I can now give His Majesty the End a promise from the Empire."

"As long as I ascend to the throne, Zhongli Sect Leader will serve as the National Preceptor and Military Supervisor, while the Supreme Sect Leader and Chief Elder will serve as the Supreme Elder and the National Protector Douluo, respectively."

Xu Tianran paused here, then made a promise to Mo Yuan, whose eyes were indifferent, with utmost sincerity.

"And you, the End Douluo, are the only non-royal king of my Sun Moon Empire, with the title of King Qin, a hereditary title that will never be replaced and will last as long as the country. You are also allowed to form your own Soul Master Corps, with a structure of eight hundred people."

"Sword and shoes are allowed in the palace; one may enter the court without hastening or bowing; and one may not name the person being praised!"

Zhongli Wu's eyes narrowed as he stared at Xu Tianran, who looked eager for talent, seemingly lost in thought.

The King of Qin? A force of eight hundred? He could enter the palace with sword and shoes, enter the court without bowing, and be praised without being named?
A playful smile appeared beneath Mo Yuan's mask. The few words he spoke sounded strange to him no matter how he put them together. It could be said that Xu Tianran's few words directly gave him everything he needed for a 'rebellion'.

If Xu Tianran asks him later if he wants anything else, shouldn't he reply with:
—I want to control all the armies in the land.

Xu Tianran looked at Mo Yuan, who did not immediately reply, with his eyes still so sincere. This expression was not feigned; he genuinely wanted to win Mo Yuan over.

After all, a level 98 cultivator capable of slaying opponents of the same level, and an undead army that is fearless enough to open up another battlefield, are worth this price.

As for whether Ye Xuan's existence would pose a threat to the empire after unifying the continent, he had already figured out a solution.

If Ye Xuan has no ulterior motives, he can live; if he has rebellious intentions, he will be killed.

His Sun Moon Empire is not a useless country like the Star Luo Empire; it is absolutely impossible for one person to suppress a country in such a shameful way.

Mo Yuan glanced at Zhongli Wu, who remained silent beside him, and after a long pause, replied in a calm tone, "As a powerful being, I am not concerned with these mundane things. As long as the Sun Moon Empire can fulfill its promises, the rest is dispensable."

Hearing this, Zhongli Wu's lips curled into a faint smile. He had just been worried that Ye Xuan would be poached by Xu Tianran. Although the Holy Church and the Sun Moon Empire were allies, what alliance in the world is truly unbreakable?

But now it seems that this End Douluo is truly a pure evil soul master, single-mindedly pursuing his own goals.

Xu Tianran's expression remained unchanged. "Your Majesty the End does not want it, but I cannot refuse. In addition, I have two other treasures as a small token of my appreciation. I hope Your Majesty the End will not refuse them."

Xu Tianran clapped his hands lightly, and then two beautiful and graceful maids emerged from the depths of the garden, each carrying a jade plate, and stood quietly beside Xu Tianran.

The two maids presented two treasures: a head bone and a neatly folded suit of armor.

"Your Majesty, please look. This treasure is a head bone that is 100,000 years old. It was taken from a spirit beast with a spiritual attribute called the Spirit-Eyed Demon Fox. It is very valuable."

Xu Tianran then pointed to the second treasure and introduced it, "Although this second item looks like a suit of armor, it actually has a level nine trigger-type soul tool embedded in the chest. It is produced by Mingde Hall and is excellent whether His Majesty the End is giving it away or using it himself."

The two treasures given by Xu Tianran were indeed valuable, but for a level 98 Super Douluo, they were somewhat ordinary.

However, Mo Yuan's true cultivation level was only Soul Emperor, so these two treasures were still very valuable to him.

"Then thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

With a wave of his hand, Mo Yuan stored the soul bone and armor into his soul tool.

"I hope His Majesty the End can appreciate these things."

Xu Tianran smiled modestly, then chatted with Zhongli Wu and Mo Yuan for a while before leaving under the pretext of being busy with official duties.

Before leaving, Xu Tianran took out a token engraved with the character 'Xu' from his soul tool and handed it to Mo Yuan.

"This is a token that represents my identity as Regent. With this token, His Majesty the End can enter any place in the entire empire except for a few forbidden areas. I heard that His Majesty the End will be stationed at the Mingdu branch of the Holy Church. I suppose having this token will save a lot of trouble."

Mo Yuan did not refuse. Although the Holy Spirit Cult had secretly colluded with the Sun Moon Empire, evil soul masters still could not move freely in the open.

Having this token can indeed save you from these unnecessary troubles.

Seeing that Mo Yuan accepted without refusing, Xu Tianran took his leave and left the garden.

“Second Master, no, I should say His Highness Prince Qin,” Zhongli Wu said, looking at Mo Yuan beside him, a hint of bitterness in his voice.

He had helped Xu Tianran so much, yet he only managed to get the positions of Imperial Advisor and Military Supervisor. Meanwhile, Ye Xuanren had only been in the company for less than a week, yet he had already become a king of a different surname.

Although Zhongli Wu didn't care too much about these things, the differential treatment still made him uncomfortable.

"It's too formal for the leader to address me like that. As long as the Holy Church exists, I will always be the Second Elder," Mo Yuan replied. As for how long the Holy Spirit Church can exist, that's hard to say.

Zhongli Wu was taken aback by what he heard, and a sense of guilt welled up in his heart. Had he been judging a gentleman by his own petty standards?

Oh no, he was a scoundrel to begin with, so it's alright.

"Alright, now that the Second Elder has met with Xu Tianran, I will go ahead and deal with the affairs of the Holy Church. As for Yan Feng, unless he is in a life-or-death crisis, we don't need to worry about him. Let him experience things on his own."

Zhongli Wu turned and led Yan Feng, who had already returned, toward the distant corridor. Just as they were about to leave the garden, he suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Mo Yuan.

"Oh, by the way, if the Second Elder wants to walk around Mingdu at will, remember to change your clothes. After all, your appearance is not exactly unknown, but it is known to everyone. It would be better to disguise yourself to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"I am naturally aware of this," Mo Yuan replied calmly. After Zhongli Wu and Yan Feng left, he looked down at the cloak he was wearing.

After a moment of silent contemplation, Mo Yuan ripped off his cloak, and darkness surged forth, completely obscuring the surroundings.

After a while, the door to the corridor leading to the garden was pushed open, and a figure stepped out from the bright sunlight.

The man was eight feet tall with a face like jade, silver hair flowing down his shoulders, and deep, bright eyes. He wore a black and gold robe and had a refined and gentle demeanor, showing absolutely no sign of evil.

Although he was far from being as handsome as Mo Yuan was originally, he was still a top-tier handsome man, and his faint sense of mystery added to his unique charm.

"Tsk, apart from the silver hair, no one should be able to associate me with Ye Xuan now, right?"

Mo Yuan looked at his alchemically created face in the mirror and said that he did not feel there was anything wrong with removing the mask.

Those who don't know his identity won't associate him with Ye Xuan, and Zhongli Wu and the others who do know his identity will certainly not believe that this is Ye Xuan's true appearance.

You've been wearing this mask for so long, and now you suddenly take it off and say this is what you really look like? Who would believe that?
After examining the area again for a while to make sure there were no problems, Mo Yuan vanished from his spot in an instant.

...The Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is located in the northeast corner of Mingdu. When viewed from above, the entire campus covers a vast area, almost like a city within a city.

Inside the girls' dormitory building of the Soul Master Academy.

"Senior Sister, do you have time today?" Ning Tian asked Zhang Lexuan, who was sitting opposite him, engrossed in reading a book, while he lazily lay on his desk.

It has now been four days since they arrived at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Their initial curiosity has completely dissipated, replaced by endless worries.

If Ning Tian could still believe she had some talent in soul tools when she was at Shrek Academy, after studying here for a few days, she even began to doubt whether she had a problem with her intelligence.

Compared to this place, Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department is practically a kindergarten.

Zhang Lexuan put down the book in her hand and said with a gentle smile, "There should be time. Is there some problem you're facing, Junior Ning?"

“Yeah,” Ning Tian sighed, “This isn’t Shrek Academy. In Shrek, everyone knows about Yuan Ge, and no one would bother me. But here, even though everyone knows about Yuan Ge, they don’t know about my relationship with him. It’s so annoying that I can’t even study in peace.”

"So I thought I'd drag you along to class with me, Senior Sister. After all, you're so strong that those boys won't dare to get close to you easily. Plus, it's a good opportunity for you to try out a soul tool."

Zhang Lexuan covered her mouth and chuckled twice, then stroked Ning Tian's face, "Doesn't the fact that someone is bothering you just prove that you're very outstanding, Ning junior?"

Zhang Lexuan then lowered her eyes and pondered Ning Tian's request. She was well aware that she was here simply to enhance the team's standing.

Whether or not she learns soul tools is irrelevant, and coupled with some worries, she is actually not very willing to show her face in public unless necessary.

Thinking of this, Le Xuan was prepared to politely refuse, but before she could say anything, a strange feeling suddenly welled up from the bottom of her heart.

Influenced by this feeling, Zhang Lexuan subconsciously agreed to Ning Tian's request, "Okay."

"Yay! Senior Sister is the best!" Ning Tian perked up immediately, stood up quickly, grabbed Zhang Lexuan's hand, and walked out of the dormitory.

Zhang Lexuan could only smile helplessly and shake her head. Although that feeling had disappeared, she couldn't go back on her word since she had already agreed.

It's good to go out for a walk after staying at home for so long.

Meanwhile, deep within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, inside the Mingde Hall.

As Hall Master Jing Hongchen was leisurely sipping his tea, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a strange figure standing quietly not far away.

Jing Hongchen's heart skipped a beat, sensing something was wrong. What kind of cultivation did this person possess that even a ninth-level Soul Master and Title Douluo like him couldn't detect the slightest aura from? And why did he come here?

He threw down his tea and stood up. Looking at the silver-haired youth who had barged in at some unknown time, his muscles tensed instantly, as if he were ready to attack at any moment.

Jing Hongchen said coldly, "Does Your Excellency not know that Mingde Hall is the core area of ​​my Sun Moon Empire? Unauthorized entry will be regarded as an enemy."

Mo Yuan, whose first stop on his tour of Mingdu was Mingde Hall, did not react to Jing Hongchen's reaction. He simply tossed the 'Xu' token to Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen was initially puzzled about what it was, but after taking it and examining it closely, he instantly relaxed upon confirming that it was indeed Xu Tianran's.

"Whoever comes here, as long as they're not enemies, is fine," he then heard Mo Yuan say.
"Master Hongchen, there's no need to be nervous. I plan to visit the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy next, and I've come to inform you in order to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

“Alright, since you are His Highness the Crown Prince’s person, as long as you don’t interfere with important research, there’s naturally no problem. As for the people below, I will inform them.” Jing Hongchen tossed the token back.

Originally, he and Xu Tianran were not in the same camp and remained neutral, ignoring both sides. Given his status, he certainly had the right to do so, as any prince who ascended the throne would need his support as the head of Mingde Hall.

However, the matter of Mo Yuan forced him to side with the stronger Xu Tianran.

After all, he couldn't possibly snatch Mo Yuan away from Shrek Academy on his own.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard Jing Hongchen racked his brains, he probably never imagined that Mo Yuan, whom he had been longing for, was now standing right in front of him.

After informing him to avoid trouble, Mo Yuan was about to turn and leave when Jing Hongchen suddenly called out to him, "Please wait, Your Excellency."

"Is there anything else, Master of the Red Dust Hall?"

Looking at the young and unfamiliar man before him, whose strength was unfathomable, Jing Hongchen opened his mouth but swallowed the question he was about to ask, and changed his words, "It's nothing, just a reminder that a group of exchange students from Shrek Academy have recently arrived at the academy. Please be careful when you visit."

"Ah."

Mo Yuan nodded and turned to leave. Watching his figure disappear outside the hall, Jing Hongchen sighed with a touch of melancholy.

He originally wanted to ask about Mo Yuan's identity, but after thinking about it carefully, he decided against it. Firstly, Mo Yuan was most likely a powerful figure of the same level as him, and he should treat him as an equal.

Secondly, Mo Yuan was holding Xu Tianran's token. Although he had vaguely sided with Xu Tianran, he ultimately did not want to take sides so quickly, let alone side with Xu Tianran.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he would avoid contact with Xu Tianran's people. After all, he was just looking at the academy and not interfering in the research, so he might as well just look.

"This token is quite useful, but the owner of the token is not very good..." Mo Yuan strolled through the teaching building of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, casually tossing the 'Xu' token up and down in the air and catching it.

Although his current appearance is quite different from his original appearance, it is still far superior to that of an ordinary person. However, even so, he did not attract the attention of any students passing by, as if he had become invisible.

It wasn't that Mo Yuan used the Word of Power "Netherworld Illumination"; he used another Word of Power, named "Ghost."

It belongs to the lower-level Word of Power of Illumination. Its effect is to reduce one's own presence and selectively make the body semi-transparent, achieving an effect similar to a ghost.

Mo Yuan, who was leisurely strolling through the teaching building, suddenly stopped. He looked at the young man standing motionless with his eyes tightly closed not far away and asked in confusion,

"Huh? Why isn't this person leaving?"

The young man looked to be in his early twenties, with his black hair casually tied back, giving him a somewhat unruly air. His skin was an unnatural pale color, but he was extremely handsome, almost as handsome as the man in disguise.

The young man was holding a sword in front of his chest. Mo Yuan thought it looked more like a fire poker. It was dark and simple in appearance, without any decoration.

"What are you up to now, Sword Maniac? Why did you suddenly close your eyes and stop walking when you were walking perfectly fine?" The plain-looking female student next to the young man was speechless.

Sword fanatics? Wait, are these two the sword fanatics Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan?
After a brief moment of doubt, Mo Yuan almost instantly guessed the identities of the two people. Although he admired Ji Juechen, he did not intend to have any further contact with him.

So Mo Yuan glanced at the two of them and prepared to leave, but he soon discovered to his surprise that no matter where he went, Ji Juechen's body would quickly turn towards him, even though he still had his eyes closed.

Mo Yuan frowned slightly, sensing something was amiss.

"What exactly are you doing, you sword fanatic? Why are you staring at thin air with your eyes closed the whole time? And why do you keep turning around?" Jing Ziyan covered her forehead speechlessly. In her eyes, there was no one else around except for her and Ji Juechen.

“You’re wrong,” Ji Juechen shook his head, “There’s a third person here.”

"A third person? Are you kidding me? This place is so small, how come I don't see anyone?"

Ji Juechen suddenly opened his eyes, his usually calm black eyes filled with excitement and burning fighting spirit, and he was looking directly at where Mo Yuan was.

It was as if he had broken through the power of the Word of Power and truly seen Mo Yuan.

"Come out! Your figure and aura can be concealed, but your incomparably powerful 'will' cannot. In my eyes, you are now as conspicuous as the blazing sun!"

"..."

Mo Yuan remained silent, his eyes wide with astonishment. Damn! Someone's cheating!
(End of this chapter)