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

Ye Chen's hand fell naturally and rested on Ju Zi's slender waist.

Through the thin fabric, I could clearly feel the curve of her waist with my fingertips.

Ju Zi was a little nervous and confused, and the fact that this was the palace made her uneasy.

After Ye Chen's explanation, Ju Zi was completely relieved.

Holding Ye Chen like this, her delicate body became even softer and softer, almost collapsing into Ye Chen's arms.

Ye Chen's hand slowly slid down the curve of her waist...

Ju Zi didn't care at all. Instead, she hooked her arm around Ye Chen's neck and pushed him down onto the sofa.

"Hmph, you're not getting away with playing a trick on me just now~"

Orange lay on Ye Chen's chest, reached out and grabbed Ye Chen's face, her eyes filled with a sense of "threat".

"Alright, alright~ Whatever my Regent says goes~"

Ye Chen smiled helplessly, somewhat guilty.

After all, he had indeed startled Orange.

Thankfully, Orange didn't wet herself from fright, otherwise she would have been impossible to soothe...

"That's pretty much it~"

Orange smiled contentedly, and then...

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Ye Chen stayed in the palace for half a month, where he was pampered to the extreme by the "Regent" Ju Zi.

Ye Chen originally thought that it would take Ju Zi at least a month to familiarize herself with the affairs of the royal family, but he did not expect that Ju Zi would completely adapt to the position of "Regent" in just three days.

And the "puppet emperor" certainly didn't disappoint in terms of being a disappointment.

In terms of imitation, the puppet is indeed flawless.

But aside from the imitation, that puppet is truly... indescribable...

Fortunately, Ye Chen had arranged for oranges in advance, otherwise this puppet Xu Tianran would have really messed up.

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royal palace.

Ye Chen leaned back in his recliner, basking in the sun.

Dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, Ju Zi sat beside Ye Chen, gently feeding him freshly washed fruit, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

But Orange's face showed deep reluctance...

"It's only been half a month, why are you leaving again..." Orange muttered softly.

"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament is in full swing right now, I definitely have to go check it out!"

Ye Chen squinted and said with a smile.

The match has now begun.

Although the Star Luo Empire is extremely far from the Sun Moon Empire, with the assistance of Ye Chen's "Omni-Phenomenon Communication Device," the communication efficiency across the entire continent has increased a thousandfold.

With the support of a powerful intelligence system, news of the competition could reach Ye Chen in just ten minutes.

The competition proceeded as expected, just as Ye Chen had anticipated, with Shrek Academy advancing to the knockout stage with overwhelming force.

"Watching the game is just a pretense; watching Meng Hongchen is what you really want... I'm working so hard here to manage your palace, and you're just eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot..."

Ju Zi gently tugged at Ye Chen, her voice filled with jealousy that almost overwhelmed him.

"Ahem, Sister Orange, stop fooling around~"

Ye Chen coughed lightly, casually pulled the orange into his arms, and said with a smile, "You know I'm from Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy is stronger this year, so I have to keep an eye on things to prevent Xiao Meng from getting hurt."

"Alright, alright~ Then hurry back, you must be back within seven days... no, three days..."

Orange nestled against Ye Chen's chest and murmured softly.

She knew that Ye Chen had a soul skill that allowed him to travel quickly, so the round trip wouldn't take much time at all.

But Ye Chen is always traveling around, sometimes for a month or two at a time, and who knows, it might be even longer in the future...

She couldn't let Ye Chen develop such a bad habit.

A good man is one who goes home often.

"You're only coming back once every three days, are you sure, Sister Orange?" Ye Chen looked down at Orange and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Well……"

Upon hearing this, Orange blushed slightly, as if she had thought of something and suddenly felt a little guilty.

"Well... then... never mind, coming back once every two weeks is fine, right..."

Orange subconsciously clenched her legs, clearly giving in.

Ye Chen's physique was simply too powerful, like a monster...

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Ye Chen was able to kill a Title Douluo in one move, so his cultivation level must be above that of a Title Douluo, or even stronger.

She was merely a lowly Soul King who had risen to the rank of Soul King through the accumulation of elixirs.

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Before parting, Ju Zi dragged Ye Chen out for one last crazy night.

The next morning, Ye Chen teleported to the Star Luo Empire.

The Star Luo Empire was bustling with activity at this moment.

The streets were packed with people, making it difficult for vehicles to move. People with various accents and clothing mingled together, and the noise almost shook the entire Xingluo City.

Hotels were packed, pubs were noisy, and street vendors' calls filled the air.

The once-every-five-years Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, like a giant magnet, draws the attention of all forces and academies across the continent, as well as countless spectators, to this place.

For the Star Luo Empire, hosting a competition of this scale would undoubtedly consume astronomical amounts of financial and material resources.

However, the immense prestige, the ensuing commercial prosperity, and the implicit benefits of showcasing national strength and selecting talent through the competition are all significant advantages.

The benefits that the Star Luo Empire can gain in the future far outweigh the current costs.

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Ye Chen strolled leisurely, admiring the grandeur of the Star Luo Empire, and soon arrived at the Star Luo Grand Soul Arena.

This is the main venue for this competition.

Ye Chen didn't need to go inside to see everything.

The towering, enormous dome shimmered in the sunlight, resembling a lurking beast.

The stands, which can hold 20 people, were now packed to capacity, with a sea of ​​heads and a cacophony of voices.

Countless eyes were focused on the broad and sturdy competition platform in the center.

If Ye Chen remembered correctly, the first round of the competition was still in progress.

The first round of elimination matches had a very simple format.

It's a draw, a one-on-one team battle to determine the winner.

If you lose, go home.

If you win, you advance to the next round.

The elimination rate is 50%.

The main purpose of this first round is to eliminate some mediocre students and give them a chance to compete.

Otherwise, with hundreds of participating teams, it would take an unknown amount of time to finish all the matches.

At this moment, a fierce duel is taking place on the field, and the light of the spirit rings and the roar of the energy collisions draw gasps from the stands.

However, Ye Chen's gaze did not linger too long on those unfamiliar groups.

His gaze cut through the noisy crowd and landed precisely on the rest area reserved for the participating teams on the sidelines.

The most central and prominent position undoubtedly belongs to Shrek Academy.

That area seemed to be surrounded by an aura, attracting countless eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

Ye Chen smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the familiar figures one by one.

Ma Xiaotao was dressed in a fiery red outfit, her beautiful face carrying a hint of languor.

The other side doesn't seem to be here to compete; they seem to be here on vacation.

The same is true.

Ma Xiaotao's cultivation level is too high; participating in this kind of competition is simply bullying.

No matter who the opponent is, Ma Xiaotao can defeat them simply by relying on her aura.

The average cultivation level in the competition is only at the Soul Venerable realm, and Ma Xiaotao is more than 40 levels ahead, which is really a bit unfair...

In contrast, Ling Luochen beside her had long, icy blue hair and a dress, and her temperament was as aloof as a lotus blooming atop a snow-capped peak.

The two stood there, one ice and one fire, their powerful auras making them the pillars of the Shrek team.

Slightly behind and to the side of them were Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Wu Feng, Ning Tian, ​​Jiang Nannan, and Tang Ya.

Wang Dong's short, light blue hair framed a face slightly flushed with excitement as she whispered something to Xiao Xiao beside her.

Wu Feng remained as cool as ever, arms crossed, eyes focused intently on the arena.

Ning Tian, ​​with the unique elegance and composure of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, occasionally exchanged a few words with Wu Feng beside him.

Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya stood together, both with obvious excitement and pride on their faces.

Because they played in the first match and successfully helped the team advance, they naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Seeing that they were all safe and sound and in good spirits, Ye Chen felt at ease.

This competition is a stage for them to show off... no, it's a stage for them to display their cultivation results and their talents.

Ye Chen wasn't interested in showing off; he only liked...

However, for Shrek students, demonstrating their strength in major competitions is their lifelong pursuit.

Winning the championship for Shrek Academy would be the greatest honor.

(End of this chapter)