Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 167 The Princess Under the Bed, and Her Grace's Meeting

"Star Luo City feels strange." Wu Siduo raised her snow-white chin, looked at the majestic city wall, and said in a low voice.

The people around nodded in unison.

There's no way around it; there's an official Star City within the Federation.

At the head of the convoy, the Star Luo Empire's security department led the way, and the tour bus carrying the delegation had almost no obstacles throughout the journey.

As the capital of a nation, Star City is undoubtedly comparable in size to any of the giant cities in the Sun and Moon Federation.

Skyscrapers stand side by side, but there are also some antique-style buildings. The landscaping is particularly exquisite. Upon closer inspection, apart from the slightly different clothing of the pedestrians walking by, which is different from that in Douluo Continent, there is really not much difference.

Half an hour later, the delegation arrived at the Xingluo Grand Hotel and checked in. After Secretary-General Pan Wen and the Xingluo Emperor completed the initial state negotiations, the delegation members would then set off to visit various parts of the Xingluo Empire.

Perhaps to compensate for the shock experienced by the delegation members during the attack, the officials arranged nice suites for everyone. As for the teachers and students of the Spirit Transmission Academy, their accommodations were even more luxurious, with their own swimming pools.

After a long and tiring journey, fatigue quickly took hold, so the trainees decided to rest and explore the city as a group later.

The next morning.

After finishing the breakfast brought by the hotel staff, Xia Zheng Leng immediately gathered the students together, and they prepared to visit the Monster Academy.

Once back on the bus, the trainees quickly started chatting amongst themselves.

My main reason for being curious was the Monster Academy.

Because in the Douluo Continent, Shrek Academy is nicknamed Monster Academy.

Faced with their curiosity, Nan Liujing casually said, "Monster Academy is a Soul Master Academy built in imitation of Shrek Academy. The strength of its students is basically the best in the Star Luo Empire."

Le Zhengyu guessed, "When we were on the giant ship, we sparred with the students from the Star Luo Royal Soul Master Academy. They said that the Monster Academy's leading students numbered eight, called something like the Eight Heavenly Kings. Could they be imitating the Shrek Seven Devils?"

“That’s right,” Nan Liujing nodded.

Yuan Enhui's dark eyes fell on Nan Liujing: "How strong are they?"

Undoubtedly, Yuan En's question touched on the issue that the students cared about most.

If you travel all this way to spar with your opponent, what's the point of coming if they're not strong enough?

"The Seven Heavenly Kings are the seven most outstanding geniuses recognized by our Star Luo Empire. Their strength is truly remarkable."

At that moment, the driver suddenly chimed in with a cheerful laugh.

Le Zhengyu shifted his gaze and asked excitedly, "Uncle, how strong are they?"

The driver said, "I'm not too sure about the strength of the first Heavenly King, but the other seven Heavenly Kings each have their own strengths. Our Star Luo Empire's fourth prince is one of them, and he will definitely be a prodigy who can inherit the title of White Tiger in the future."

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other in surprise.

Xia Zheng smiled coldly, "You'll find out when we get to Monster Academy, won't you?"

Also.

Suppressing their excitement, everyone gazed at the ever-changing scenery outside the window for about half an hour.

The bus arrived at the Monster Academy, which was modeled after Shrek Academy. Although its area was not as large as that of the Spirit Academy, it was still one of the top-ranked academies. From a distance, various majestic buildings were hidden among the green fields.

As soon as I got off the bus, several middle-aged people dressed in simple clothes came up to greet me.

They were quite respectful towards Xia Zhengleng.

One of them is the headmaster of Monster Academy, named Ma Yaozu, who is also a titled Douluo powerhouse, but not yet level 95.

Ma Yaozu greeted them with a smile: "Your Excellency and the students of your esteemed institution have truly brought honor to our humble academy. Please!"

"It's troublesome."

Xia Zheng nodded calmly.

Immediately, Ma Yaozu and several senior mentors led the way, with Nan Liujing and the others following behind.

As soon as they entered the Monster Academy, everyone was drawn to the two enormous statues directly in front of them.

White Tiger and a burly middle-aged man.

"That was a legend of our Star Luo Empire, the White Tiger Douluo of ancient times, our ancestor Dai Mubai," Ma Yaozu proudly introduced.

"A heroic and dashing figure," Xia Zheng said politely.

Ma Yaozu continued to lead the way, and soon they arrived at a spacious square, where a huge stone tablet stood in the center, with a large number of names displayed on it.

"Dragon King, Dragon Leap?"

The students from the Spirit Transmission Academy were drawn to the name at the very top of the stone tablet, because only his name was tinged with gold.

Ma Yaozu smiled and said, "This is the Monster Monument. The top fifty students in the school will be recorded in it. The higher you go, the stronger you become."

Looking in that direction, the group indeed spotted other monster academy kings.

"Tiger King Dai Yueyan".

"Fox King Su Mu".

"Wind King Lin San".

"Wolf King Hua Lantang".

"The King of Film, Tengteng".

"Pagoda King Ye Zhi".

“Ling Wang Dai Yun’er”.

The crowd watched silently, their eyes burning with anticipation. This was their first glimpse into the formidable enemies they might encounter in the coming days.

"Your Highness."

Just as the students of Chuanling Academy were observing the monster monument, Ma Yaozu and several other instructors suddenly bowed respectfully to one side and called out.

Everyone looked over at the sound and saw a handsome young man with long golden hair, dressed in a brocade robe, walking over.

Nodding to Ma Yaozu, Dai Yueyan then bowed gently to Xia Zheng, "Your Majesty, could you grant me some private space to speak with Nan Liujing?"

Xia Zheng Leng Jian Nan Liu Jing nodded cryptically, and without thinking much of it, said, "Okay."

"Brother Nan, this way please," Dai Yueyan said politely.

Nan Liujing and his companion exchanged a glance, then followed Dai Yueyan, and the two quickly left the square.

Na'er lowered her voice and said, "They wouldn't be planning to beat up my brother beforehand so he can't perform well in the competition, would they?"

Gu Yue's lips twitched: "Can you stop overthinking things?"

"We have prepared a welcome ceremony in the main hall. Please follow me." After watching the prince leave, Ma Yaozu turned to the group from the Spirit Transmission Academy and said.

...

Two young men walked side by side along a forest path.

Dai Yueyan sighed, "Time really flies, and the time for our reunion has come so quickly."

Nan Liujing glanced at him and said calmly, "Your Highness's aura is far superior to when we first met. It seems you have improved quite a bit."

A ripple appeared in Dai Yueyan's eyes as he smiled and said, "More than half a year has passed, and I imagine your strength has become even more unfathomable. I look forward to meeting you in the Soul Master Competition and having a thoroughly enjoyable battle."

"We've arrived." The two chatted and soon came to a building with white-gold exterior walls. The surrounding area was also covered with vegetation, and the whole building exuded a gentle energy ripple, which made people feel quite comfortable.

The door was open, but the intense white light made it impossible to see inside from the outside.

"Please." Dai Yueyan gestured with her hand.

Nanliu nodded and went inside alone.

The moment he stepped inside, the door closed instantly, and the space seemed to be touched. The world before Nan Liujing's eyes quietly changed, as if he had arrived at a plaza suspended in the sky.

A huge white-gold dragon coiled around the edge of the square, looking as if it were alive, which was extremely magnificent.

A ray of white light appeared, transforming into an old man with a simple and ancient face. He was thin and tall, with long white hair cascading down his back, reaching past his shoulders. His eyes did not show the vicissitudes of time, but were instead extremely clear.

"Junior Nan Liujing greets Senior Holy Dragon Douluo." Nan Liujing performed the junior's greeting.

Saint Dragon Douluo Enci stared at Nan Liujing for a few moments, then said in surprise, "Although I did not use my full mental domain, you were able to wake up so quickly. Your mental strength must have reached a rather terrifying level. Let me guess, is it the half-step Spirit Domain Realm?"

Nan Liujing's eyes flickered slightly: "Please don't tell anyone, senior."

"Hahaha." Enci laughed a few times. "When the other juniors see me, they all behave like quails, but you are different. Alright, sit down."

With a wave of his hand, two prayer mats appeared.

Nan Liujing waited for the elders to take their seats before sitting down himself, looking at them from several meters away.

Enci softened his tone and said, "You specifically sought His Majesty's permission to meet with me. Is there something at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters that you need to discuss with me privately? No, even if it's a matter for discussion, it should be Han Yun Douluo who needs to be contacted."

Nan Liujing shook his head: "I have come here to save the future of the geniuses of the Star Luo Empire."

"null--"

The soft, white-gold light that had filled the square suddenly froze, and the warm and gentle feeling vanished, transforming instead into the biting cold wind of the far north.

Enci's aura suddenly deepened, his kind eyes sharpened, and his demigod-like pressure, like a mountain collapsing, pressed directly towards Nan Liujing.

"I don't quite understand what you're saying."

Although Nan Liujing's spiritual power was weaker than Enci's, he could still sense that the pressure was not genuine. He calmly asked, "Senior, have you heard of the Holy Spirit Cult?"

"Who among the Soul Masters doesn't know about the scourge that plagues the continent?" Enci said solemnly. The Green Skull organization, which was rampant in the Star Luo Continent, had close ties with the Holy Spirit Cult.

Nan Liujing looked directly at Enci and said, "I have learned some inside information about the Holy Spirit Cult, one of which is their plan targeting the geniuses of the Star Luo Empire."

Enci narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything.

Nan Liujing knew what the other party wanted to hear: "I heard that a blacksmith named Ning Fengzhi has come to the Monster Academy under the leadership of the senior. He was recommended by Cai Yue'er, the Silver Moon Douluo, who is also a resident elder of Shrek Academy."

Enci's usually calm and composed expression finally changed.

The fact that Shrek Academy sent its senior members to reside at Monster Academy is an absolute secret, and outsiders could never know it.

Nan Liujing calmly said, "I seek to meet with you for only one thing, but to ask for your help, I naturally need to exchange benefits. I know Ning Fengzhi's true identity and purpose, but I need you to offer the same conditions I need in exchange."

"Om-"

The air trembled, as if a giant dragon was roaring, and the power of light descended from the sky, as if to crush the suspended plaza.

Enci feigned indifference and said, "This is my spiritual realm. I can make you vomit it up right now."

“You can certainly do it,” Nan Liujing said calmly, “but the price would be that several generations of geniuses who will support the Star Luo Empire for the next two hundred years would perish prematurely, because only I can save them. So, senior, do you want to test the empire’s risk of losing several generations of geniuses and take action against me?”

Enci stared intently at Nan Liujing for a long time, then suddenly his imposing aura subsided: "I must say, in all these years, you are the first young man who can remain so calm in the face of my pressure."

"You flatter me." Nan Liujing breathed a sigh of relief. "Actually, I was quite nervous meeting you alone, because if things went wrong, there could be a lot of trouble."

Enci pondered for a moment and said, "Tell me, what do you want to exchange it for?"

Nan Liujing said, "Actually, what I want to do is also of great benefit to the Star Luo Empire, and it is definitely a win-win situation."

"Oh!" Enci became interested.

Nan Liujing said, "What I can let you know in advance, senior, is that there is a problem with the forged metal that Ning Fengzhi created."

Grace's eyes flickered slightly. "Anything else?"

Nan Liujing stated bluntly, "I want to devour the Green Skull organization. Do you think that would be beneficial to both sides?"

Grace paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "The Green Skull has been running rampant for so many years, yet they have never fully revealed their strength. We haven't even found out where their base is, despite paying a huge price. Are you confident?"

"Yes," Nan Liujing said decisively. "As for the source of the information, I cannot disclose that. In any case, you will not regret cooperating with me today when the day comes."

Looking at Nan Liujing's confident expression, Enci admitted that he was tempted.

The Green Skull organization has been rampant in the empire for many years, like a nail that can never be removed.

Even the frequent rebellions that hampered the empire's development were all orchestrated by them.

If they were eliminated, it would indeed be an extremely beneficial thing for the empire.

“Alright.” Enci nodded. “I’ll wait for your news and do my best to help.”

Nan Liujing stood up and bowed, then added, "I know that Ning Fengzhi was recommended by Cai Yue'er. Please remember not to tell anyone. As for whether what I said is true or false, you can take a piece of metal made by Ning Fengzhi for a detailed examination."

“Okay,” Enci said.

As soon as he finished speaking, subtle ripples spread across the space around Nan Liujing, as if the calm surface of water had been disturbed.

The scene before Nan Liujing's eyes suddenly changed, revealing a spacious hall in a room.

Click.

He heard the sound of a door opening behind him, and Nan Liujing turned around and left.

Bathed in sunlight, Dai Yueyan subconsciously looked up. He didn't ask anything, but just smiled and said, "A welcome ceremony is being held in the auditorium. I'll take you there."

"Are the other seven kings here?" Nan Liujing asked casually.

Dai Yueyan assumed that Nan Liujing was eager to meet Long Yue, and chuckled, "Except for my little sister, everyone else is still out there completing the Dean's training mission. They will probably return the day after tomorrow when the delegation goes to the palace to meet my father. At that time, Brother Nan will be able to meet Brother Long."

Nan Liujing glanced at him without changing his expression.

Do you think I want to see Long Yue?

Actually, I want to see the princess under the bed.

“Speaking of which, there’s something I need to tell you beforehand, Brother Nan.” Dai Yueyan suddenly looked helpless.

"Speak freely," Nan Liujing said, puzzled.

Dai Yueyan sighed: "My little sister, the Spirit King you saw when you passed by the Monster Monument, ranked eighth. She was spoiled by the whole royal family since she was a child. According to royal rules, a princess needs to be engaged when she turns fifteen. The day this competition ends is also the day to choose a husband for her."

"Father's original intention was to arrange a marriage between her and Brother Long, that is, with the Dragon King Long Yue, but my little sister has always only regarded Long Yue as her brother and has no feelings of love in her heart."

"It just so happens that you've come all the way from Douluo Continent, and you're exceptionally talented. Given my little sister's quirky personality, she might very well set her sights on you or other boys in your Spirit Transmission Academy to make it easier for her to escape the rules. If she offends you in any way, please forgive me."

"What a pitiful brother's heart." Nan Liujing couldn't help but give a thumbs up when he thought of Dai Yun'er's actions in the original timeline. She was truly a ruthless person.

“Brother Nan understands me.” Dai Yueyan felt extremely relieved, as if he had found a friend he could confide in.

The two chatted for a while and soon arrived at a building with a red carpet covering its gate.

(End of this chapter)