Douluo Continent: The creation of Jixia Academy made Bibi Dong drool with envy.

Chapter 147 The Emperor's Reward, Huo Yuhao's New Toy
Zhu Zhuqing ignored Dai Hao's shock; she simply stared coldly at Dai Yueheng, who was now completely dumbfounded, her voice growing increasingly icy:
"I'll say it one last time: I apologize to my companions."

"I…"

Dai Yueheng opened his mouth, a mixture of humiliation, anger, and fear driving him almost mad.

But the piercing chill emanating from the sharp blade in his back constantly reminded him that if he dared to say "no," his heart would be pierced through in the next second.

"Yes...I'm sorry..."

In the end, he still managed to squeeze out those three words through gritted teeth.

The voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, filled with endless humiliation.

Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, then slowly sheathed her blade. With a flicker of her figure, she disappeared into the shadows and returned to the side of the Tang Clan members, no longer glancing at Dai Yueheng.

It was as if the peerless assassin who had just kidnapped the White Tiger Duke's heir and forced him to apologize in public was not her at all.

Dai Yueheng, on the other hand, was completely exhausted and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. He stared at Zhu Zhuqing's back with resentment, but dared not utter another word.

He will remember this humiliation!
On the viewing platform, Dai Hao's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.

He looked at Zhu Zhuqing on the arena, then glanced at Shangguan Wan'er and Huo Yuhao, who were calm on the other side, and a huge wave of emotions surged in his heart.

He knew that things... had completely spiraled out of his control.

The sudden emergence of the "Tang Clan," and the even more mysterious Jixia Academy behind it, possessed strength and resources far beyond his imagination.

Forced action?

They'll only end up like that idiot Yu Yuanzhen, bringing shame upon themselves.

"let's go!"

In the end, Dai Hao forcibly suppressed his anger and murderous intent, coldly uttered a sentence, and then led a group of White Tiger guards, whose faces were also ashen, away.

He needed to go back immediately to reassess the situation in the world and... how to deal with this suddenly rising, terrifying enemy.

With Dai Hao's departure, this farce has finally come to an end.

Under the gazes of the entire audience, filled with awe and curiosity, the members of the Tang Clan walked off the stage with their heads held high.

They knew that from this day forward, the name of the Tang Sect would once again resound throughout the entire Douluo Continent!
Huo Yuhao, looking at Zhu Zhuqing's aloof yet resolute back, was filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that this girl, who had once shared a similar fate with him, had now found her own path.

Perhaps, one day in the future, they will meet again on a higher stage.

But what will their identities be then?

Huo Yuhao didn't know.

All he knew was that he had to... become stronger!
The atmosphere was somewhat somber on the way back to the dilapidated courtyard of the Tang Clan.

Beibei and Tangya were still savoring their victory in today's arena match, as well as the shock brought by Zhu Zhuqing's powerful appearance.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, kept thinking about the gloomy look in Dai Hao's eyes when he left, and a sense of unease lingered in his heart.

He knew that the White Tiger Duke's Mansion would not let this go so easily.

Shangguan Wan'er seemed to see through his thoughts and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Huo, there's no need to worry. Although Dai Hao is a Limit Douluo, his character has long been corrupted by power. Now he is also afraid of harming others, so he won't dare to make any rash moves in the short term."

"Moreover..." she changed the subject, a confident glint in her eyes, "We of Jixia are never afraid of any challenge."

Huo Yuhao felt somewhat relieved upon hearing this.

Yes, behind him stands the Jixia Academy, which can even stand up to divine envoys, a dean comparable to a god, and... the equally unfathomable Emperor of Qin.

What can a mere White Tiger Duke do to me?

Just as he was about to achieve his goal, Shangguan Wan'er spoke again: "Speaking of which, His Majesty seems to have been quite impressed with your performance today."

"what?"

Huo Yuhao was stunned.

Shangguan Wan'er took out a jade slip that shimmered with a faint golden light from her sleeve and handed it to Huo Yuhao.

"This is an imperial edict that just arrived from His Majesty, saying... it's a reward for you." A reward?!
Huo Yuhao took the jade slip and probed it with his spiritual power. Instantly, an imperial will filled with supreme majesty and domineering power surged into his mind.

Immediately afterwards, a message appeared clearly before his eyes—

"Huo Yuhao, my disciple, your performance today greatly pleased me. You remained calm in the face of danger, and you had the foresight to seize the opportunity. You have the talent of a general."

"I bestow upon you three things."

"Firstly, a fragment of the 'Mohist Mechanical Way'."

This is the culmination of the life's work of Mozi, the mentor of the Jixia Academy. It contains the supreme secrets of mechanical structure. I hope you will diligently study it and forge a true weapon of the state for the Qin Dynasty as soon as possible.

"Secondly, the diagram of the 'Overlord Spear that Breaks the Formation'. This spear was created by the master mechanics at my command during the conquest of the six kingdoms. It is extremely powerful and has the ability to break through armies and shatter armor."

Its core technology may share similarities with your Tang Clan's hidden weapons, and they can be used to corroborate each other.

"Thirdly, and most importantly..."

"One Great Qin Dragon Talisman."

"With this Dragon Talisman, you can mobilize all the 'Black Ice Guard' spies lurking within the Star Luo Empire of the Great Qin Dynasty, as well as... a 'Iron Eagle Elite' force of one hundred men."

"Remember, my disciple must possess both ruthless methods and the heart of an emperor. This Star Luo City will be your first testing ground. Give me... a good show!"

boom! ! !
After reading the contents of the jade slip, Huo Yuhao's mind went completely blank!
The Mohist Mechanical Arts!
Breaking Formation Overlord Spear!
And... a dragon talisman that can mobilize the Qin Dynasty's secret forces?!
This...this reward is way too...too generous!

He couldn't believe his eyes!

"Senior... this..."

Huo Yuhao looked at Shangguan Wan'er with a trembling voice.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Accept it. This is His Majesty's expectation of you. And it is what you... deserve."

She knew that the Dean and His Majesty were going to thoroughly cultivate Huo Yuhao into a future leader capable of standing on his own, or even... ruling a region!

Beibei and Tangya, standing to the side, were already drooling with envy.

Although they couldn't understand the mechanical passages and the diagrams of the Overlord Spear, just hearing about the "Dragon Talisman" that could mobilize the secret forces of the Great Qin Dynasty told them how significant this reward was.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath; he knew he could no longer refuse.

This is His Majesty's trust, and also... a heavy responsibility!
He nodded heavily, carefully tucked the jade slip into his bosom, and his eyes became incredibly determined.

"Your Majesty, teachers, Dean... Yuhao will never let you down!"

“Very good.” Shangguan Wan’er nodded in satisfaction. “In that case, it’s time to begin our next plan.”

She unfolded the map of Xingluo City once more.

"Although the White Tiger Duke's Mansion dares not act rashly for the time being, they will never let this go. We must take this opportunity to uproot their influence in Star Luo City!"

Her finger circled several key locations on the map.

"The 'Tiger Roaring Money Shop' in the east of the city is the money bag of the White Tiger Duke's mansion."

"The 'Hundred Battles Weapons Workshop' in the south of the city provides them with military equipment."

"And the 'Wind Whisper Tower' in the north of the city is their secret base for gathering intelligence."

"Our mission is to take down these places one by one over the next few days!"

“And…” A sly glint flashed in Shangguan Wan’er’s eyes, “it must be done so that… no one, not even the gods or ghosts, will know.”

"Let everyone think that this was done by...spies from the Sun Moon Empire."

Upon hearing this, both Beibei and Tang Ya gasped in shock.

What a clever trick to frame someone!
They suddenly realized that this seemingly gentle and elegant senior sister Shangguan, when it came to scheming, seemed to be... no less capable than the Lord of Yao, Ming Shiyin!
After a brief moment of shock, Huo Yuhao's eyes blazed with unprecedented excitement.

He looked at the dragon talisman in his hand, then at the map covered with challenges.

He knew that this was a game that truly belonged to him, a game that would allow him to fully display his talents and stir up the winds and waves of the entire Star Luo City.

This is just the beginning!
(End of this chapter)