Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 277 Two Old Fools Making a Mess

Unlike the chaos in the Douluo Three Kingdoms, the Sun Moon Empire, thousands of miles away, was peaceful and stable, showing no signs of being affected in the slightest.

It was as if this storm that swept across the entire continent had nothing to do with them.

All of this prosperous scene is naturally thanks to the wise and far-sighted vision of the current Moon Soul Empress.

Initially, as soon as there were signs of unrest on the mainland, the Empress decisively issued an edict, completely opening up the qualification for ordinary Soul Masters to obtain Soul Rings from the 'Soul Hall'.

With absolute fairness and impartiality, it directly silenced the public opinion.

With the unconditional and strong support of the Temple of Worship and the New Holy Spirit Church, the nobles and sects dared not utter a single complaint and cooperated fully with the royal family's work.

Thus, the disappearance of the soul beasts and the emergence of 'condensing soul rings' did not cause the slightest ripple in the Sun Moon Empire.

Instead, they passed through it peacefully in an extremely stable state.

At the same time, the names of Empress Zhang Lexuan and Regent Lin Po spread to every corner of the Sun Moon Empire.

The former, without a doubt, ascended to the throne by stepping over the disgraced former crown prince with unparalleled prestige.

Then, with swift and decisive action, the various villains and rebels were quelled in just over a month, ensuring social stability to the greatest extent possible.

In the few months since he took office, he has been praised for his diligence, vision, and the admiration of the people, and is loved by the sun and moon.

Moreover, based solely on the establishment of the 'Soul Palace' and the promotion of 'Soul Ring Condensation', it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a great emperor of all time.

In contrast, Lin Po, despite his initial lack of fame, was known to few outside of Mingdu, even with the titles of Marquis of Baisheng and Regent.

However, after this incident, Regent Lin Po's reputation in the Sun Moon Empire rose to its peak almost instantly, second only to Empress Moon Soul.

Afterwards, Lin Po's several earth-shattering feats, such as leading his team to victory in the Soul Fighting Tournament, severely injuring a Super Douluo, and destroying Shrek Academy, were unearthed again by "interested individuals," once again causing a sensation in the Sun Moon Empire.

This also earned him high praise for his meticulousness, strength, and concern for the world.

The person involved was left both amused and exasperated upon learning the news.

Not only that, but for some reason, rumors suddenly surfaced that Empress Moon Soul and the Regent were a match made in heaven.

This viewpoint quickly gained widespread acceptance.

Even more extreme, some people paraded through the streets of Mingdu with banners, hoping that the Empress would marry the Regent Prince as soon as possible and make him the Emperor.

However, due to the gravity of the matter and its status as the Empress's private affair, it was quickly suppressed by the relevant departments, and the final outcome remains unknown.

However, according to rumors, Empress Moon Soul and the Regent have been in love with each other for many years, but they had to put their feelings aside for the time being because of the initial difference in status and strength.

Furthermore, multiple sources confirmed with the palace maids that the Empress was overjoyed upon hearing the rumors and laughed for over ten minutes straight.

If it weren't for the cold-hearted female official stopping them, they might have laughed for much longer.

Of course, the most crucial figures were those who were paraded through the streets.

After being stopped on the street, they were not punished in the slightest.

They were also privately told by those sinister law enforcers that as long as they did not violate imperial law, the bigger the fuss, the better!

This made those who love shipping couples ecstatic, and they all raised their flags and began to promote this unparalleled beauty throughout the land of Sun and Moon.

Even the Sun and Moon branch of the Spirit Soul Merchant Guild received many drafts of related stories.

All I ask for is a successful release; I don't want any reward.

The author is willing to pay extra if necessary!

Those within the family know their own affairs, and the head of the Sun and Moon branch certainly knows what kind of situation his master's master is.

He immediately issued an order to approve all relevant scripts, granting them the greatest possible convenience within his authority.

For a time, the entire Sun Moon Empire became exceptionally lively. Whether they were noble families or commoners, everyone used their own means to support the marriage between the Empress and the Prince.

While the outside world was in an uproar, the Confucius Mansion in Mingdu remained as tranquil and peaceful as a secluded paradise.

Unfortunately, Jing Hongchen's loud and boisterous voice instantly shattered this beautiful moment. "Old Kong, is what we're doing really going to work? We're mobilizing almost the entire empire to create momentum just so that young Lin can settle down and start a family."
"Won't he come knocking on my door when he gets back? My old bones can't take his abuse!"

"Hmph! He dares! Le Xuan is not young anymore, and now she is the Empress. That brat has to give her an explanation!"

Now that he has the opportunity to announce to the world that the dragon and phoenix are in harmony, what could he possibly be dissatisfied with?
And if I don't push him, I don't know how long I'll have to wait before I can hold their child!

Kong Deming snorted coldly upon hearing this, and while fiddling with the soul tool in his hand, he spoke to Jing Hongchen.

"Not to mention that the empire is now established and the continent is in chaos, so there probably won't be any major changes in the short term!"
Instead of waiting for things to develop, it's better to proactively seek opportunities to disrupt the balance.

The Empress and the Emperor's marriage is the perfect reason!

"And your Xiaomeng and Xiaoxiao, those girls, go ask them who will enter the Lin family before Lexuan!"

Especially Xiao Xiao, the way she looked so anxious and longing before her seclusion made even this old teacher's heart ache! Sigh!

Seeing this, Jing Hongchen quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at Kong Deming's conflicted expression.

This old man, he wants to hold the child, but he also feels sorry for the apprentice who snatched him away. He really doesn't find it tiring!

"Alright, what's done is done, there's nothing to be afraid of! I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"

I wonder where that old bastard Zhongli Wu went. The effect would be maximized if he were there!

"He hasn't shown his face for so long, and he's supposed to be the Imperial Advisor!"

However, what Kong Deming didn't know was that Zhongli Wu, who was in the spirit world, was facing the biggest problem of his life at that moment.

Should he acknowledge or disown his grand-nephew Yan Shaozhe?
. . .

On the other hand, Lin Po, who rushed back to Mingdu in a hurry, ultimately failed to fulfill his wish to get close to the girls.

After all, his absence this time was too short, less than a week in total.

For Soul Masters and Soul Kings to condense Soul Crystals, they need to go into seclusion for at least ten to fifteen days for the crystals to fully take shape and begin to function.

Therefore, when Lin Po returned to the Regent's Palace, the girl was still in the crucial stage of condensing her soul crystal and had no time to pay attention to Lin Po.

This experience made Lin Po feel somewhat like he had brought it upon himself.

In the end, he could only shake his head helplessly, wave his hand to reinforce the barrier again, and then get up and leave the Regent's Palace.

Immediately afterwards, he had an unforgettable experience in this Ming capital.

After leaving the Prince's Mansion, Lin Po, who had intended to go to the Confucius Mansion, suddenly had the idea of ​​walking there to see the changes in Mingdu.

But once he got on the road, he felt something was wrong with everything, and he felt incredibly awkward all over.

Not only do almost everyone on the streets and alleys stare at him, but they also whisper something to each other from time to time and show rather strange smiles.

This bizarre scene left Lin Po with a head full of questions.

He wanted to catch a few people and ask them what was going on, but in his perception, most of them were just ordinary people who showed no malice whatsoever.

The strangest thing is that every time he was about to step forward to ask, the crowd would scatter like birds and beasts, not giving him any chance at all, making him so embarrassed that he almost had a stroke.

Left with no other choice, Lin Po quickened his pace, running swiftly towards the Confucius Mansion with his iron legs, while secretly regretting his actions.

Why bother with all this leisurely pursuits? If we could just teleport there directly, there wouldn't be so much trouble.

Fortunately, when the old emperor bestowed the rewards, he deliberately chose a residence relatively close to the Confucius Mansion to give to Lin Po.

This would allow him to escape the crowd as quickly as possible and hide in the only quiet place in Mingdu.

As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen chatting calmly. He couldn't wait to ask.

"Grandpa Kong, what's the situation with these people from Mingdu?"

Kong and Jing exchanged a knowing smile.

(End of this chapter)