Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 13 The Governance of Time
At the same time, a hazy and sacred phantom quietly emerged from behind Yin Chen, remaining fixed and lingering.

That was the elegant and dignified female phantom, none other than the ruler of time—Ishtar.

She had long, pure silver-white hair, as smooth as the first snow of winter, with a soft, moon-like sheen.

Some of her long hair was carefully braided into delicate plaits, elegantly cascading down her shoulders and chest, while the rest flowed down smoothly like a cascading silver river, shimmering with tiny starlight in its own soft glow.

Above their heads floated a golden halo composed entirely of light, radiating a warm and sacred glow, like a miniature sun.

Around the halo, uniquely styled golden ornaments hung down, swaying very slightly with the energy fluctuations of the phantom, which seemed to breathe, and rippling out specks of light dust.

The outfit, predominantly pure white, is made of a material that seems to be woven from the soft gauze of the clouds and the light of dawn, exuding an inviolable purity and nobility.

Her face was more beautiful than any ordinary person could imagine, possessing an inhuman sacredness and perfection.

A pair of eyes like burning amber, seemingly containing the birth and death of countless worlds, containing endless tenderness and a profound mystery that sees through everything.

A faint pinkish-orange tint naturally shimmered at the corners of her eyes, like the glow of dawn, adding a touch of vibrancy to her appearance.

A pair of exquisite purple long gloves made her already slender and long fingers look even more perfect.

The ethereal figure's posture is natural, and the exposed skin resembles the morning dew, glistening and translucent. The graceful lines of the neck and the subtle undulations of the collarbone add an indescribable, unique charm originating from the very source of life to the sacredness.

The entire phantom emitted a faint, warm golden halo. The light was not dazzling, but it carried a peculiar power that soothed the restlessness of all things and calmed and slowed down the surrounding light.

When she appeared behind Yin Chen, the carriage seemed to instantly transcend the normal flow of time, filled with a tranquil, sacred, and profound atmosphere.

Xu Jiujiu's gaze was immediately drawn to the moment the martial spirit appeared.

She was first shocked by the unprecedented, beautiful and mysterious form of the martial soul, and then her gaze involuntarily fell on Yin Chen.

Looking at those clock eyes that seemed to reflect the passage of time, and feeling the indescribable profound aura emanating from them, her heart skipped a beat and her breath caught in her throat.

It is a charm that transcends gender, age, and even identity; it strikes the soul directly, a primal curiosity and yearning for eternity and mystery.

She stared blankly at it, as if trying to see through the eyes of that clock to discern the true nature of time itself.

The carriage was completely silent, with only the faint sound of the soul-guided carriage running smoothly.

"cough."

A soft cough sounded from the side, coming from Nebula Douluo Manyi, who sat silently like a shadow.

The cough was like a thunderclap, jolting Xu Jiujiu awake from her brief state of daze.

She snapped back to reality, realizing that she had been staring at a six-year-old boy with fascination, and two barely perceptible blushes instantly appeared on her fair face.

In a moment of panic, she subconsciously raised her hand and gently tucked a strand of purple hair that had fallen beside her ear behind her ear to conceal her earlier lapse in composure.

"excuse me……"

Xu Jiujiu's voice was slightly lower than usual, carrying a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment.

"Your martial spirit... is indeed very... unique and beautiful."

She carefully chose her words, trying to restore her usual composure to her tone, but dared not meet Yin Chen's clock-like eyes for long, as if afraid of being sucked into that vortex of time again. Uncle Hui had already lowered his head even further, eyes downcast, seemingly oblivious to everything happening inside the car, only his slightly trembling eyelids betraying his inner turmoil.

Yin Chen himself was somewhat surprised.

With a thought, he withdrew his martial soul, and the phantom of Ishtar behind him quietly disappeared. The clock markings in his eyes also receded like the tide, returning to their original fragmented gold color.

He touched his face, a strange thought flashing through his mind.

'This martial spirit possession... it's kind of like a charm skill? No, it shouldn't be charm, it's more like... the natural attraction of a higher life form or law manifesting to a lower life form? Or perhaps, it's a curiosity and awe of the concept of time itself projected onto me?'

Looking at the princess across from him, whose cheeks were still flushed and who was trying her best to maintain her composure, he couldn't help but find it both amusing and enlightening.

It seems that the ruling spirit at this time is far more than just manipulating time; its very existence possesses an indescribable divine charm.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm his racing heart.

Her amethyst eyes gleamed with even greater curiosity as she asked:
"Yin Chen, your martial soul is so unique, does it... have a name?"

Yin Chen did not hide anything and answered directly, his voice calm yet carrying a strange weight:

"The ruling party of the time".

"The ruling power of the time..."

He repeated these four words softly for a long time. Although he could not fully understand all the profound meaning they contained, the word "time" had already pointed out the core, and the word "governance" revealed a kind of power and authority that was above the rules.

She nodded slightly.

"A very fitting name, worthy of it."

In her view, it was only natural that such a beautiful, mysterious and noble time-attribute martial soul would have such an extraordinary-sounding name.

Moreover, this is a humanoid martial soul.

As the Star Luo Princess, Xu Jiujiu was well-informed and knew very well that in the world of Soul Masters, a humanoid Martial Soul was almost synonymous with power.

Whether it's the Angelic Martial Soul of the Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago or the strange and powerful Body Martial Soul of the Body Sect, the minimum achievement of its owner must be the Title Douluo level.

Yin Chen not only possesses a humanoid martial soul, but also combines innate martial soul awakening, innate full soul power, and the time attribute, one of the highest attributes.

For an ordinary Soul Master, possessing any one of these qualities would already make them a genius, one in a hundred.

Yin Chen, however, has combined these four top-tier qualities into one.

What an astonishing talent! Xu Jiujiu even felt that describing him as a genius was somewhat inadequate.

At this moment, her regard for Yin Chen surged once again, reaching an unprecedented level.

The original plan was instantly overturned—such a gem could not be wasted. Every day wasted was a loss for the empire.

She immediately made a decision and instructed the driver outside the carriage:
"Change route, skip Star Luo City, and head directly to Star Dou Great Forest."

(End of this chapter)