Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-Tailed Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

At the entrance of the Spirit Hall Academy, the golden light dimmed slightly.

On Qian Renxue's fair forehead, the small six-winged angel mark gradually faded, and the three pairs of wings radiating a holy aura on her back also slowly disappeared.

She straightened her white dress embroidered with gold patterns, took long strides, and walked lightly into the academy.

It wasn't that she didn't want to fly, but flying in would be too conspicuous.

She came out of seclusion this time to assert her dominance, but she had to do it gently so as not to appear too assertive and scare away her little white rabbit.

After all, according to my grandfather, that woman named Gu Yuena has quite a background, and confronting her head-on is not the best strategy.

Qian Renxue was very satisfied with her outfit today. This long dress was chosen with Hu Bai's help before she went into seclusion, who said it best suited her temperament.

As expected, the moment she stepped into the academy, her stunning beauty and innate noble demeanor instantly attracted everyone's attention.

After all, the level of beauty of her, Hu Bai, and Gu Yuena is a rare breed in the entire Douluo Continent, making them highly recognizable.

"Look! Isn't that Her Highness the Holy Maiden? She's actually emerged from seclusion!"

"My God, it really is Her Highness the Holy Maiden! She's even more beautiful than before, and the aura she exudes is so powerful that I feel like I'm suffocating just looking at her."

"It seems like she went towards the arena, right? I heard that His Highness the Holy Son and the newcomer Gu Yuena have been sparring there every day lately."

"Hiss—this is going to be interesting! The Empress is back, aren't they going to start fighting?"

A group of passersby instantly transformed into onlookers, craning their necks and forgetting all about cultivation, following Qian Renxue from a distance, ready to secure the best viewing spots.

Although their voices were low, how could they possibly escape Qian Renxue's ears?

The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, forming a faint, almost imperceptible curve.

This is the effect you want.

She wanted everyone to know who Hu Bai's real fiancée was.

Soon, Qian Renxue arrived at the largest competition stage in the center of the academy.

From a distance, she spotted two familiar figures.

On the competition stage, Hu Bai was fiercely fighting against a silver-haired, purple-eyed girl.

It was more like a spectacular display of elemental magic than a mere contest.

With a wave of his hand, Hu Bai sent dozens of thick vines bursting from the ground, coiling around the silver-haired girl like serpents.

The girl named Gu Yuena simply stomped her foot, and a thick earthen wall rose from the ground, easily blocking the attack of the vines.

Immediately afterwards, she waved her hand, and countless water arrows appeared out of thin air, raining down on Hu Bai.

Hu Bai remained calm and composed, even with a slight smile on his lips. A wall of wind condensed in front of him, easily sweeping away all the water arrows.

The two exchanged blows, and various elements seemed to come alive in their hands, transforming into different forms for attack and defense, dazzling the surrounding students and eliciting continuous exclamations of amazement.

"Is this elemental control? It's too powerful! It doesn't even need spirit rings to unleash attacks comparable to spirit skills!"

"His Highness the Holy Son and this Princess Gu Yuena are simply two monsters!"

Qian Renxue stood below the stage, watching quietly, a complex emotion flashing in her beautiful golden eyes.

She could tell that the two were not fighting to the death, but rather exchanging ideas and learning from each other.

Gu Yuena's cool voice rang out, tinged with a hint of confusion: "How did you achieve this plant manipulation so easily? There are only seven natural elements in this world: fire, water, earth, light, darkness, wind, and space, right?"

Her knowledge was inherited from the Dragon God, and she was well-versed in the elemental laws of this world. However, the "wood" element that Hu Bai displayed was beyond her comprehension.

While easily manipulating the vines, Hu Bai explained with a smile, "Plants belong to the wood element, and although wood elements are rare in the natural world, they are not impossible to create."

"Look, water and soil, these two elements, when mixed together, can give plants vitality, right? So, wood is born from water and soil."

"Similarly, isn't ice simply a product of water being cooled to its extreme temperature?"

"Although there are only seven basic elements in this world, there are also soul beasts that exist based on other elements. Their existence must also be closely related to these seven basic elements. All things are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining, and elements can naturally evolve with each other."

Hu Bai's words seemed to open a door to a new world for Gu Yuena.

A sudden realization flashed in her beautiful purple eyes.

Yes, the Dragon God's legacy told her the result, but not the process.

Everything in this world originates from the most basic laws. As long as you master the laws, you can create everything!
The next moment, Gu Yuena stretched out her slender hand, and the water and earth elements in the air frantically gathered towards her palm.

Soon, a wooden figure made entirely of wood appeared on the arena.

This is exactly the wooden puppet technique that Hu Bai demonstrated before!

Although the wooden figure that Hu Bai conjured could reach a height of fifty meters, like a small mountain.

And her current one is only two meters tall, and looks a bit dull-witted.

But this can be considered an initial success!
A rare, genuine, and beautiful smile appeared on Gu Yuena's face.

Over the past four months, she and Hu Bai have been both teacher and friend, and her progress in elemental manipulation has been faster than she had explored on her own for tens of thousands of years.

Just then, Hu Bai seemed to sense something, stopped his attack, and turned to look at the audience.

When he saw that familiar figure, a bright smile instantly spread across his face.

"Sister Xiaoxue!"

While he was happy, for some reason, he also felt a little uneasy.

It's not that he had any unclear relationship with Gu Yuena; it's just that he knew all too well that the battle between women was often a silent war.

However, this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he dismissed it.

Why think so much? Sister Xiaoxue is so understanding, she definitely won't misunderstand.

Hu Bai teleported away, disappearing from the arena in an instant, and appeared in front of Qian Renxue the next second.

He opened his arms and gave Qian Renxue a tight hug, his face filled with undisguised joy and longing.

"Sister Xiaoxue, it's been so long! I miss you so much."

Warm breath brushed against my ear, and the familiar scent enveloped me.

Qian Renxue felt her slightly sour heart melt instantly.

She could clearly sense that Hu Bai's attitude towards her was still as affectionate as before, and had not changed in any way because of Gu Yuena's appearance.

That heartfelt joy cannot be faked.

All the accusations she had prepared to hurl at him vanished in an instant.

She gently hugged Hu Bai back, a smile playing on her lips, and the slight jealousy in her heart vanished without a trace.

However, while things seemed to have cleared up for her, Gu Yuena on the competition stage felt inexplicably depressed.

She looked at the two people embracing tightly below the stage, and the scene was so beautiful that it almost hurt her eyes.

Hu Bai's attitude towards her seems quite different from his attitude towards Qian Renxue.

Although he was very kind and patient with her, his kindness was more like the appreciation and help between friends.

But his gaze towards Qian Renxue held something she couldn't understand. Could it be what humans call love, something beyond friendship?

Gu Yuena didn't quite understand.

All she knew was that these four months had been the happiest and most fulfilling period of her life since she woke up.

Hu Bai is a very interesting person. He always has many imaginative ideas, especially in the area of ​​creating elemental soul skills, which has benefited her greatly.

Being with Hu Bai is very comfortable and relaxing.

She even felt that if things could continue like this, it wouldn't be so bad.

But now, Qian Renxue is back.

Can this comfortable life continue?
Looking at the radiant smile on Hu Bai's face that he had never shown her before, Gu Yuena felt a sense of "loss" for the first time.

Gu Yuena stood still, a hint of confusion flashing in her purple eyes that she herself was unaware of.

She didn't understand why she felt this sense of "loss".

Who is she?
She is the ruler of all soul beasts, the Silver Dragon King!

The reason she concealed her aura, transformed into human form, and came to the human world was for that grand goal, wasn't it?

She wanted to build a good relationship with Hu Bai, this "variable" with great fortune, so that she could discuss the important matter of coexistence and cooperation between humans and soul beasts in the future.

At the very least, she hoped that Hu Bai's power of destiny would not, like those human deities of the past, excessively encroach upon the living space of soul beasts.

Even, if possible...

Given Hu Bai's talent and abilities, is it possible for him to change the cultivation system of this world after he becomes a god?

Within the vast memories inherited from the Dragon God, she clearly knew that not all deities in the divine realm possessed the so-called divine halo.

Many powerful deities rely primarily on their own understanding of the laws. Once their strength reaches a critical point, they do not need to hunt any "divine beasts" to condense divine rings and break through their limits.

If they can do it, then why can't the rules of this Douluo Continent be changed?
A Soul Master's advancement can be achieved without relying on absorbing Soul Rings and Soul Bones.

If soul beasts could not generate soul rings and soul bones after death, the conflict between the two races of humans and soul beasts would definitely not be as intense as it is now, almost to the point of no return.

After all, when hunting spirit beasts no longer brings any advantage in strength, how many human spirit masters would be willing to risk their lives to engage in life-or-death battles with powerful spirit beasts?
This was her true purpose in approaching Hu Bai—a highly purposeful plan.

Everything she does and every word she says should be for the future of the Soul Beast race.

but
Why did she feel lost after seeing Hu Bai and Qian Renxue so intimate?

Over the past four months, many people in the college have said that she and Hu Bai are a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

Far from being offended by these comments, she actually felt a little happy deep down.

Even if it's just a tiny bit.

But she is the Silver Dragon King who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years! She is the queen who carries the hopes of the entire soul beast race for revival!

How can one develop such inexplicable feelings for a human being?

Gu Yuena felt that she was very strange, extremely strange.

Reason told her that she should treat Hu Bai as a tool to revive the soul beast race and focus on her own plans.

But emotionally, there was an inexplicable force that made her reluctant to part with it.

However, as the Silver Dragon King, her ability to control her emotions is ultimately top-notch.

The turmoil in her heart was suppressed by her own efforts in just a few seconds.

She suppressed all her outward emotions, and her pretty face returned to its usual cool and indifferent expression.

She strode down the platform and walked slowly to Qian Renxue and Hu Bai.

Hu Bai was holding Qian Renxue, enjoying the joy of their long-awaited reunion, when he suddenly saw Gu Yuena walking over, and his heart skipped a beat.

He instinctively tried to loosen his grip on Qian Renxue's arm, but she hugged him even tighter in return.

Qian Renxue even leaned gently against him, smiling as she looked at Gu Yuena who was walking towards her.

Gu Yuena's gaze lingered for a moment on the two's tightly embracing arms before she raised her head and looked directly into Qian Renxue's beautiful golden eyes.

"Hello, my name is Gu Yuena."

Her voice was as cold as moonlight, devoid of any emotion.

She paused, then added, her tone carrying a hint of stiffness she herself didn't realize.

"I'm kind of a friend of Xiaobai."

The word "friend" sounded somewhat forced coming from her mouth.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's smile grew even brighter.

She gently released Hu Bai, but her hand remained intimately linked with his arm, while she gracefully extended her other hand.

"Hello, I am Qian Renxue."

"She's Xiaobai's, his fiancée."

She spoke the words "fiancée" softly, but each word struck the heart of everyone present like a heavy hammer blow.

This is no longer an implication; it's a blatant declaration of sovereignty!

Hu Bai, standing to the side, felt a sharp pinch on the soft flesh of his waist from Qian Renxue's seemingly affectionate hand.

His lips twitched in pain, but he dared not show it in the slightest.

When gods fight, mortals suffer. He is now that mortal suffering.

But for some reason, Hu Bai was actually quite happy, which meant that his sister Xiaoxue was jealous.

The expressions on the faces of the onlookers could no longer be described as excitement; they were downright fanatical!

"Here she comes! She said it! She said she's her fiancée!"

"Wow, wow! The main wife is declaring war on me right in front of me, her aura is incredible!"

"Look at Gu Yuena's expression, she doesn't seem to have changed at all? Is her mental fortitude that strong?"

"Bullshit! Look at her hands, they're clenched tight! This is a clash of titans, it's going to be good!"

"Fight! Fight!"

The onlookers were wishing they had some melon seeds and a stool in hand, because this battleground of top-tier beauties was much more interesting than watching people fight!
As Gu Yuena looked at Qian Renxue's flawless smile and the hand that was linked with Hu Bai's arm, a barely perceptible ripple flashed deep in her purple eyes.

She slowly reached out her hand, gently shook hands with Qian Renxue, and then let go.

Throughout the entire process, he remained expressionless.

But only she knew that when Qian Renxue said the words "fiancée," her heart felt as if it had been stabbed by something.

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