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

"My fourth test is titled 'The Shackles of the Mind: Desire and Control'."

"Mission requirements: Enter the depths of the Mysterious Grand Canyon and find a succubus spider queen with 50,000 years of cultivation."

"Without harming its life."

"With just my mental strength and my own charismatic aura, I completely suppressed its bloodlust and made it submit."

"Note that it is submission, not defeat."

"Moreover, there can be no physical contact at all."

After listening, Hu Bai stroked his chin.

"Charming without being seductive, controlling the mind is paramount."

"This is indeed in line with the divine nature of the god of lust."

"True allure comes not from the body, but from the resonance and suppression of the soul."

"Nana, your task is no less difficult than your older brother's."

"That is."

Hu Liena proudly raised her chin.

"However, I already have an idea."

"Just you wait and see, I'll definitely complete the mission beautifully."

Looking at the two confident individuals, Hu Bai smiled with satisfaction.

This generation, the golden generation, everyone has a bright future.

No longer the background character overshadowed by Tang San's aura in the original novel.

Yan:? ? ?

Hu Bai: Tell me, aren't you more righteous than in the original story?

……

It's quiet at night.

Hu Bai lay on his long-unused bed, staring at the ceiling.

Although his home was cozy, he couldn't help but think of someone else.

Gu Yuena.

a few days ago.

After the trip to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Gu Yuena came to say goodbye.

That day, the sunset was like blood.

Gu Yuena stood on the city wall, her silver hair tousled by the evening breeze.

"noob."

Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

"I need to go back to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Qiu'er's fortune is already tied to Sunset Forest, and I need to go back and arrange some things."

"Besides, we've been away for too long, Qiu'er and I should go back and visit."

Hu Bai did not try to stop him at the time.

Because he knew that he couldn't give her everything she wanted right now.

His relationship with Qian Renxue has been established.

As for Gu Yuena, the proud Silver Dragon King, she obviously needs time to process this emotion and think about the future.

"be careful."

This was the only thing Hu Bai said at the time.

Although he knew that with Gu Yuena's current strength (after the seal was broken, she was a half-step God King), she could basically do whatever she wanted on this continent.

But concern is subconscious.

Gu Yuena only gave him a deep look at that moment.

In those eyes, there was lingering affection, reluctance to part, and a hint of anticipation.

"One year later."

"I will return."

"By the time……"

She didn't finish speaking; she simply left behind a stunningly beautiful silhouette before disappearing into the horizon with Wang Qiu'er.

"A year from now..."

Hu Bai turned over and closed his eyes.

A smile twitched at the corner of his mouth.

"It seems that this year..."

"I can't just sit around doing nothing."

"Since the Divine Exam has been postponed, let's clean up this mess in Douluo Continent first."

……

Early the next morning.

Since Hu Bai was rarely back, Xie Yue and Hu Liena were not in a hurry to leave.

Hu Bai was not idle either.

After breakfast, he went straight to the Spirit Hall's medicine hall.

The medicine hall is now one of the most important strategic departments of the Spirit Hall.

Various elixirs that enhance soul power and strengthen the body are produced here in a continuous stream and sent to the front lines and various branch halls.

This is also an important reason why the Martial Soul Empire was able to rise rapidly and gain an absolute advantage in war.

A spacious and brightly lit meeting room.

Hu Bai sat in the head seat, his expression solemn.

Below him sat the core members of the pharmacy.

The group included Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Po Clan; Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo; Yue Guan, the Chrysanthemum Douluo; and several experienced old pharmacists.

The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

Because His Highness, who is usually always jovial, was unusually serious today.

"Uncle Ju."

Hu Bai spoke first, his gaze falling on Chrysanthemum Douluo, who never forgot to raise his pinky finger even during a meeting.

"You'll have to work hard these next few days."

“Compile all the pharmacological knowledge you have about high-level herbs into a book.”

"Also, share your insights about the immortal herb with Yang Wudi and the old poison master."

Yue Guan paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, Your Highness."

He now spends most of his time with his old partner, Ghost, acting as Hu Liena's bodyguard and sparring partner.

But this doesn't mean he's forgotten his original profession.

As someone who is obsessed with flowers, his understanding of the immortal herb is no less than that of Dugu Bo.

Hu Bai looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice:
"I will spend most of this year at the Spirit Hall."

"And I hope that your pharmacy will concentrate all its efforts during this period."

"Take a breakthrough on this topic!"

"A completely new elixir has been developed!"

Yang Wudi's eyes lit up.

As a potion-making fanatic, he loves taking on high-difficulty challenges.

"Young Master, what kind of pill is it?"

Are there any special requirements?

Hu Bai took a deep breath and said, word by word:

"I need a pill that can help a level 98 Title Douluo break through to level 99 Limit Douluo!"

Even if it only plays a supporting role and increases the probability by a few percent, it's still worthwhile!

As soon as these words came out.

The whole place was dead silent.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Hu Bai as if he were a madman.

Level 98 breaks through to level 99?!
Many exceptionally talented individuals are stuck at this step, unable to overcome it until they die of old age.

For example, the Second Elder of the Hall of Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, how many years has he been at level 98?

With a fully equipped soul bone and a 100,000-year soul ring, his foundation is terrifyingly deep, yet he still cannot break through.

Now, Hu Bai actually wants to solve this problem with a single pill?

Dugu Bo was the first to react.

He squinted and asked tentatively, "Little monster, are you planning to prepare for your future?"

After all, everyone present knew that Hu Bai was already at level 93.

Moreover, with his extraordinary talent, reaching level 98 is only a matter of time.

Hu Bai shook his head.

"Not for me."

"It's for Xiaoxue."

"She's already at level 98."

"You need to reach level ninety-nine to unlock the ninth test of the angels, which is the test to become a god."

"I hope to help her and shorten this accumulation process."

Everyone gasped again.

Qian Renxue is at level 98?!
How long has it been?

Not even twenty years old!

This upgrade speed is even more outrageous than Hu Bai's!

However, considering that she was the granddaughter of the high priest and was undergoing a divine examination, everyone felt relieved.

Yang Wudi took a deep breath, his expression becoming more serious than ever before.

He stroked his beard and pondered, "Young Master, your idea is good."

"But to create a pill of this caliber... it's difficult! Extremely difficult!"

"This is no longer just a matter of the drug's effects accumulating..."

"The materials needed..."

Yang Wudi paused for a moment, then held up three fingers.

"It has to be at least a semi-immortal herb!"

"Moreover, there must be at least thirty different kinds!"

“Unlike other elixirs, this kind of elixir that can defy fate cannot be made with just a little bit of its essence.”

"Each main ingredient requires the complete medicinal properties of a whole plant of the Half Immortal Herb!"

"As for the immortal herbs..." Yang Wudi gave a bitter smile.

"That thing is too precious. There are only a few Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye plants left."

"For now, we can only try using older varieties of 'half-immortal herb' as a substitute."

"But even so..."

He glanced at Dugu Bo beside him and said with some concern:
"I'm afraid that if we're not careful, the cost of trial and error during the research and development process will be too high, and we might just deplete the entire stock of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye."

After all, that was Dugu Bo's lifeline.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo actually laughed.

He waved his hand, looking completely nonchalant.

"Old Yang, just go for it!"

"You don't need to worry about the materials."

Yang Wudi was taken aback: "Old Poisoner, have you changed your ways? That's your herb garden!"

Dugu Bo smiled mysteriously.

"Hehe, there's something you don't know yet."

"Our little monster is really strong now."

"Not only is his strength monstrous, but he can also use divine artifacts to accelerate the growth of immortal herbs!"

"Even the extremely rare and precious Qiluo tulip, if he wanted to, he could force it to ripen in a year!"

"what?!"

Yang Wudi and Yue Guan exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

A year to ripen a miraculous herb?
What... what kind of divine power is this?!

Hu Bai nodded and added:

"Of course, this requires the blessing of auspicious beasts and the fusion of fate between Qiu'er and me."

"However, as long as there are seeds or roots."

"The herbs from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire are inexhaustible."

"Go ahead and try and fail, don't worry about wasting time."

"What I want is results!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi's eyes instantly blazed with fury.

No worries about the future?

This is heaven for an alchemist!

"it is good!"

Yang Wudi slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

"Since the young master says so..."

"Even if it costs me my life, I will refine this elixir!"

"Give me enough time and materials, and I'm confident!"

Hu Bai nodded in satisfaction.

"it is good."

"Then I'll leave it to you all."

……

After discussing the matters concerning the pharmacy.

Hu Bai did not stop, but turned around and went to the Papal Palace.

Inside the Papal Palace at this moment.

Bibi Dong was sitting on her high papal chair, reviewing battle reports from the front lines.

Seeing Hu Bai enter, she put down the documents in her hand and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Xiao Bai, what brings you here?"

"I heard you made a big move at the pharmacy?"

Hu Bai smiled, stepped forward, and casually picked up a document from the table to look at it.

"It's just to prepare some pills for Xiaoxue."

"Teacher, what's the situation like on the mainland lately?"

When Bibi Dong saw that he was asking about serious matters, her expression also became serious.

She pointed to two areas on the map.

"After Xue Qinghe took power in the Heavenly Dou Empire..."

"Avalanche died, and Prince Xuexing was also exiled to the frontier, where he died in the war not long ago."

"Now, the Heavenly Dou royal family only has two good-for-nothing princes left. They have been granted the title of Prince and sent to their territories to live out their retirement."

"but……"

Bibi Dong sneered.

"That newly appointed Xue Qinghe does have some backbone."

"He refused our offer to surrender."

"And they are also trying to unite various forces to fight a desperate battle."

“A few days ago, he even sent someone to deliver a letter of peace, saying that he was willing to cede half of his territory in exchange for a ceasefire.”

"I didn't agree."

"With the current strength of the Heavenly Dou Empire, it is not in a position to negotiate with us."

Hu Bai nodded.

"really."

"The current Heavenly Battle is already at its last gasp."

"What about the Star Luo Empire?"

Bibi Dong frowned slightly.

"There's a slight problem with Xingluo's situation."

"The Star Luo royal family's foundation is much deeper than that of the Heaven Dou."

"Moreover, their people are known for their fierce and tough nature, and their army is extremely powerful."

"Although we have annexed half of the territory, the remaining half has seen fierce resistance."

"The Dai family are all crazy."

After listening, Hu Bai remained silent for a moment.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

a long time.

He raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"teacher."

"Then I'll go."

"Whether it's the Heavenly Battle or the Star Luo."

"This time, I'm going to take them down completely."

Bibi Dong was somewhat surprised.

"how do you want to do it?"

"Directly destroy the country?"

Hu Bai shook his head.

"It is easy to destroy a country, but difficult to govern it."

"Moreover, it would be a pity if some traditions were lost."

He pointed in the direction of Tiandou City.

"Regarding the Heavenly Dou Royal Family."

"If they are willing to surrender unconditionally and become an appendage of the Spirit Empire."

“Then we can designate Tiandou City as an ‘autonomous city’.”

"An autonomous city?" A glint of light flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

"Yes."

Hu Bai explained:
"Normally, the Heaven Dou royal family has autonomy over Heaven Dou City and can retain their royal titles and noble system."

"However, core powers such as diplomacy, military affairs, and the management of Soul Masters must be returned to the Martial Soul Empire."

"Moreover, they must unconditionally obey the orders issued by the Spirit Empire."

"This is essentially a disguised vassal state."

"But we left them a fig leaf and preserved the swan spirit of the Heaven Dou royal family."

Bibi Dong nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

"That's a good idea."

"It can reduce resistance and take down Tiandou without bloodshed."

"Although the swan spirit is not strong in combat, it is still a support spirit and has its value."

"What about Xingluo?" Bibi Dong asked.

"Those tough guys from Xingluo probably won't agree to these conditions."

A cold glint flashed in Hu Bai's eyes.

“The situation in Xingluo is different.”

"Their White Tiger Martial Soul, along with the fusion skill of the Netherworld Spirit Cat, Netherworld White Tiger, makes them top-tier combat power."

"It would be a real shame if this tradition were to end."

"so……"

A cruel smile curled at the corner of Hu Bai's lips.

"The treatment is the same as Tiandou's."

“Give them one last chance.”

"Either accept the conditions of the 'Autonomous City,' relinquish military power, and preserve the royal bloodline and martial spirit inheritance."

"Either..."

Hu Bai clenched his fist tightly.

"I'll take action myself."

"Uproot their royal family!"

"Faced with this absolute power."

"So-called backbone is nothing but a joke."

Bibi Dong looked at her decisive and ruthless disciple with satisfaction in her eyes.

"Okay, then we'll do it your way."

……

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