Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

"tangerine."

Xu Tianran spoke, his voice sounding somewhat cold in the empty study.

"Your Majesty, I am here."

Ju Zi bowed slightly, her posture still extremely respectful, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

"I've already said, there's no need for this between us..."

Xu Tianran smiled helplessly.

The chill in his body and the coldness in his eyes had dissipated considerably, and he appeared remarkably calm.

Orange slowly straightened up without saying anything.

That's how she always acts in front of Xu Tianran, so that he won't become her target when he's in a bad mood.

Although Xu Tianran is unlikely to do that to her, she doesn't dare to gamble.

After all, she had personally witnessed Xu Tianran's anger; even his closest guards had been mercilessly crippled by him...

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; no matter how good Xu Tianran was to her, her vigilance would not diminish in the slightest.

Xu Tianran shook his head, not dwelling on it, and changed the subject, saying, "You should have grasped most of the theoretical lessons from the previous month..."

As Xu Tianran said this, a hint of approval appeared in his eyes as he looked at the orange.

Although it was special training, the assessment he arranged for Ju Zi was extremely rigorous.

And in the end, the orange did not disappoint it, delivering the best possible result.

"but……"

Xu Tianran continued, his tone low and somber: "Talking about war on paper is ultimately futile. A true general must be forged in blood and fire."

Orange felt a pang of anxiety, knowing that the next steps were crucial.

"Recently, the Heavenly Soul Empire has been rather unsettled, with some friction and small-scale conflicts occurring on the border."

Xu Tianran turned his gaze to the window and continued, "This is a perfect opportunity for you to gain experience."

"Tomorrow, I will send you to the 'Iron Blood' Legion. I will give you a regiment so that you can familiarize yourself with the real battlefield, get used to command, and become familiar with leading troops."

Orange's heart skipped a beat.

A regiment, though the smallest organizational unit, signifies that she is truly taking the first step on her path of revenge.

She tried hard to suppress the pounding in her heart and maintain a calm demeanor.

"If you can command a regiment, it proves your ability..."

Xu Tianran's voice was calm and even, yet it carried immense temptation and pressure. "Then next, I will give you a brigade. If you can still manage it, I will give you a division, or even... in the future, you can lead an entire legion to expand my territory. Your stage is on the vast battlefield, not in the confines of a laboratory."

Upon hearing this, Orange felt a surge of emotion.

Take control of the legion and wield military power!
This was exactly what she had been dreaming of; it was the capital she needed to take revenge on Duke White Tiger!

Although it takes a lot of time and practice to reach this point.

But at least, as long as she can demonstrate enough value and prove herself to be the most suitable "tool," Xu Tianran will definitely not hesitate to give her military power.

This isn't just empty promises; it's a real commitment.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Orange took a deep breath and bowed to express her gratitude.

Deep within his eyes, a burning, intense light shone.

"very good."

Xu Tianran seemed satisfied with her attitude and nodded slightly, admonishing her: "I have arranged everything in the army. On the battlefield, being soft-hearted will only kill yourself and your soldiers."

"I understand."

Orange replied respectfully once again.

She had no resistance to going to the military for training; on the contrary, she was quite happy about it.

After all, her ultimate goal was to avenge her parents, and following Xu Tianran was also to use Xu Tianran's abilities to help her get revenge.

In essence, both sides are still exploiting each other.

As Ju Zi thought of this, the image of Ye Chen came to mind.

If it weren't for the hatred she carried, she would definitely have eloped with Ye Chen...

pity……

A brief silence fell over the study. Only the rustling of leaves in the wind outside the window and the occasional soft crackling of the candlelight...

at this time……

The shadow in the corner of the study shifted without warning.

The next moment, a figure silently appeared in the darkness in the corner and slowly walked towards Xu Tianran.

The man was completely shrouded in a large, black cloak, the hood hanging low, covering most of his face, revealing only a sharply defined jawline.

There was not a trace of soul power fluctuation, nor a trace of aura leaking out; it was as if he himself was an extended shadow in the study.

The person who arrived was none other than Ye Chen.

Xu Tianran's gaze suddenly sharpened like a hawk's as he slowly turned his wheelchair to face the uninvited guest.

His usual gentleness and composure vanished instantly, replaced by an endless chill, as if he had been offended.

Orange's heart pounded, and she instinctively took a half step back, her back pressed against the cold wall.

Deep within the palace, surrounded by experts, how could this person have infiltrated here silently?

But instead of immediately launching an assassination attempt, the other party revealed themselves...

Is there some ulterior motive, or... is there a sense of impunity?
"Who are you?"

Xu Tianran's voice was deep and imposing.

His fingers, resting on the armrest of his wheelchair, curled slightly, and an invisible wave instantly emanated from his body.

"Om-!"

The air seemed to tremble violently as if a giant rock had been thrown into the surface of a lake!
A dazzling purple light shot into the sky, and a majestic and domineering purple dragon phantom roared behind Xu Tianran!
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black!

The nine spirit rings, like nine burning shackles, layered upon each other, descended with a terrifying, suffocating pressure!
Xu Tianran possesses the top-tier martial soul inherited from the royal family—the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon!

If Xu Tianran hadn't suffered severe injuries during the palace coup, losing both his legs and his manhood, with his cultivation and methods, no one could have shaken his position!

However, even with his physical disability, Xu Tianran's aura remained terrifying.

At this moment, the terrifying aura of a Title Douluo erupted without reservation, and the entire study seemed to have been thrown into an invisible furnace, with the air so thick that it was almost impossible to breathe.

Orange pressed herself tightly against the wall, her face flushed red, feeling suffocated by the terrifying pressure...

This oppressive aura should have spread like thunder throughout the palace, instantly attracting countless guards and worshippers...

Something strange happened.

The overwhelming pressure of a titled Douluo, powerful enough to shake mountains, seemed to hit an invisible barrier the moment it touched the walls, doors, and windows of the study.

The roar of the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon was abruptly "suffocated" in this small area, its aura disappearing without a trace.

Even the light of those nine dazzling soul rings was compressed and distorted by an invisible force, illuminating only a small area around Xu Tianran. The world outside the study remained deathly silent.

Xu Tianran's expression changed for the first time.

The reason I was so calm just now was because this was a forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace, surrounded by countless powerful figures.

As soon as his aura is released, a large number of powerful figures will arrive and surround the area, leaving the opponent with no way to escape.

Now, all fluctuations are being shielded by an unknown force, something no ordinary assassin could do!
Xu Tianran subconsciously wanted to use his soul skill to shatter the study and create a bigger commotion.

However, Ye Chen would not give her that chance.

"Dead people don't need to know too much."

A hoarse voice came from beneath the black robe, like the murmur of death.

As he finished speaking, two points of cold, dark blue light suddenly shone from under Ye Chen's lowered hood.

That gaze pierced through space, precisely locking onto Xu Tianran's eyes.

The Final Gaze

There was no earth-shattering energy burst, no dazzling light and shadow effects.

The mental strength assessment is completed in an instant.

The ninth spirit ring behind Xu Tianran had just lit up when it completely dimmed.

Xu Tianran's martial spirit and spirit rings dissipated.

His body stiffened abruptly, and his head drooped limply, like a cold stone sculpture whose soul had been ripped away.

(End of this chapter)