Douluo Dalu: Immortal Dragon Clan

A corridor inside the Star Luo City Imperial Palace in the Star Luo Empire.

Her long purple hair was neatly tied into a ponytail, and a faint smile graced her pretty face. Her bright azure eyes shone with a subtle golden luster, and upon closer inspection, one could sense the vastness of the ocean within them.

The woman's name is Xu Jiujiu. She is the younger sister of Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire, a princess of the Star Luo Empire, and the next captain of the Star Luo Royal Academy.

She arrived at the door of a room, looked at the guards on either side, and asked, "Is he awake?"

The two guards exchanged a glance and nodded in unison: "Princess Xu Jiujiu, Lord Wen Yu has already woken up."

"Alright, take me in!" Upon hearing that Wen Yu had woken up, Xu Jiujiu was overjoyed and immediately instructed the two guards to take her inside.

The guards immediately led the princess into the room. The person in front of them and the person inside were not to be underestimated: one was the emperor's own sister and the next captain of the Star Luo team; and the one inside was a disciple who worshipped Wang Xian'er. Neither of them were people they could easily provoke.

After a long while, led by the guards, they entered the room. The room was quite peculiar: it was completely covered by flowers and vines. Stepping inside felt like entering a garden, rather than a room, which made them feel comfortable and refreshed.

"This guy is truly an anomaly among anomalies." She couldn't help but exclaim, and hurriedly followed behind the guards, searching for the owner of the room.

On a balcony somewhere in the room, springtime vitality filled the air, with countless flowers blooming and maple leaves falling from the trees outside, landing on a book in the hands of a young girl. The girl had long, emerald-green hair, jewel-like eyes, fair skin, and wore a white dress, like an emerald angel created by heaven.

She exudes a gentle and comfortable aura, and no matter who gets close, it is impossible for them to have any ill intentions towards this girl.

After a long time, she arrived at this place under the guidance of the guards. Seeing the girl sitting quietly reading a book, the restlessness in her heart quietly dissipated. She had to admit that the girl in front of her could not only cut off the malice of others, but also cut off the chaos in her own heart.

"You may leave," Xu Jiujiu instructed the two behind him, then walked gracefully toward the woman. "Wen Yu, don't you get bored reading like this every day?"

"Boring? Soul Masters cultivate diligently every day, so how can you find it boring?" Wen Yu asked softly, turning the pages of the book without looking up.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu immediately retorted, "How can these be compared? Cultivation and reading are completely different concepts."

“But in my eyes, there is no difference between the two.” Wen Yu closed the book and placed it aside, then stood up and walked to Xu Jiujiu. He gently put one arm around her waist and took her soft hand in his, leading her in a slow dance. “I wonder what brings Princess Xu Jiujiu here today?”

Xu Jiujiu was already used to Wen Yu's actions, but her cheeks still flushed slightly. She danced lightly to the rhythm of the other's movements: "In a few months, it will be the time for Shrek Academy to register. I would like to ask if you are interested in registering?"

In truth, she didn't want Wen Yu to go to Shrek Academy. The Star Luo team was currently lacking a healing-type Soul Master, and Wen Yu's healing ability was unparalleled. She sincerely hoped that he could join her Star Luo team.

Her brother shared the same idea, but unfortunately, Wen Yu had the Immortal Doctor Douluo as her master and that mysterious family behind her. They had to respect her wishes, which was both a matter of respect for the Immortal Doctor Douluo and a matter of saving face for that family.

When Xu Jiawei first learned of this, he was overjoyed. However, when his brother saw Wen Yu, he was deeply attracted by her temperament. To avoid having any inappropriate thoughts, he asked Xu Jiujiu to inquire about the girl's thoughts on his behalf. This continued for the past two years.

Xu Jiawei even considered deposing the Empress and making Wen Yu the Empress, but unfortunately he had the thought but not the courage.

"I'm not interested. Staying in the Star Luo Empire is fine." Hearing Wen Yu's words, Xu Jiujiu's previously tense heart was instantly filled with joy: "Really?"

Instead of answering Xu Jiujiu's question, Wen Yu asked in return, "Princess Xu Jiujiu, are you really content to be just a princess?"

I don't want to answer that question.

"why?"

Wen Yu stared at the silent Xu Jiujiu before her, her voice like a devil's whisper: "The title of Empress was something even the Martial Soul Empire couldn't achieve ten thousand years ago. Don't you want to become the first Empress of this continent?"

"If men can do it, why can't women?"

"Enough!" Xu Jiujiu interrupted Wen Yu, his face showing displeasure. "Wen Yu, never mention such things again. These are treasonous words."

"But I think you have this idea."

"I didn't." Xu Jiujiu pulled away from Wen Yu's hand, stopped dancing, and said in an icy tone, "I hope you won't bring this up again. That's enough for today. I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, Xu Jiujiu turned and left in a hurry. She knew that if she stayed with Wen Yu any longer, she might really be bewitched by her. This woman was like the poison of power, which was both fascinating and frightening. She was afraid that she would become too obsessed and lose her true self.

Wen Yu watched Xu Jiujiu's departing figure quietly, not worried that her words would be relayed to Xu Jiawei.

As for the reason, she naturally dared not do it for a long time. Even if she had such a thought in her heart, she must have kept it very deep inside.

Her name is Wen Yu, and she is the fourth avatar created by Tian Mucheng, inheriting his two powers of gentleness and jealousy.

That's right, there are indeed two kinds of authority. Tianmu Cheng never expected that his fourth clone would inherit both kinds of authority at the same time!

Gentleness gives her the ability to be kind to everyone, while jealousy breeds envy towards anyone who surpasses her, and even gives rise to the idea of ​​destroying others in a gentle way.

These two contradictory powers shaped her complex attitude towards people, especially towards her friend Xu Jiujiu. She wanted to treat him with gentleness, yet she couldn't help but want to witness him being gradually devoured by power and pushed into its abyss.

After a long while, she walked out of the room and lingered in the corridor for an unknown amount of time before stopping. She looked back at the door of Wen Yu's room, her eyes filled with a mixture of apprehension and a secret longing. This woman exuded a gentle and comfortable aura, yet she somehow stirred up an indescribable unease in people's hearts.

"You'd better tell your brother about it quickly!"

After a long while, she shook off the chaotic thoughts in her mind and hurriedly left the corridor, unaware that the seed in her heart was sprouting.

(End of this chapter)