Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Chapter 141 How?

A faint hint of surprise flashed across Dai Tianxing's deep eyes.

He had seen too many people's reactions when they first met him; even a titled Douluo would find it difficult to remain so composed upon first contact.

He was used to all kinds of emotions, including fear, awe, flattery, and tension.

But the calm gaze of this child, barely ten years old, as if he were simply meeting an ordinary elder, is truly rare.

This composure far exceeds what one's age can provide!
'Truly extraordinary!'

Dai Tianxing secretly praised him, and had no more doubts about Zhu Yu and the intelligence report's assessment of this young man.

No wonder he could refuse the Spirit Hall, gain Zhu Yu's special attention, and persuade the master craftsman Lou Gao to make an exception and accept him as a disciple.

This child's temperament is no longer that of someone who can be confined to a small pond!

"No gift."

Dai Tianxing's voice rang out, deep and magnetic, with a peculiar rhythm that seemed to calm people's hearts, yet contained an undeniable authority.

He no longer sat high on the throne, but slowly stood up and walked down the Star Jade Steps step by step.

As he approached, the imperial aura did not weaken; instead, it became more concentrated, like a tangible tide, surging towards Lin Xia wave after wave.

His dark casual clothes shimmered with a restrained radiance under the starlight, and with each step he took, the starlight jade beneath his feet seemed to resonate with him, rippling out a faint halo of light.

He was tall and upright, and walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, exuding an aura of dominating mountains and rivers and swallowing up vast distances.

This is not a suppression based on soul power level, but rather a "force" formed by the long-standing power of life and death and the faith and awe of hundreds of millions of living beings!
This is the domain that belongs exclusively to the emperors of the mortal realm.

Lin Xia's vigilance was at its highest.

Dai Tianxing's actions were by no means a simple act of showing respect to the virtuous; rather, they were more like an invisible test and intimidation, to see just how far this "extraordinary" child could withstand in the face of his fully unleashed "power."

The gurgling sound in Young Gilas's throat grew louder, its whole body tensed, and energy flowed faintly beneath its dark red carapace. If Lin Xia hadn't soothed it with her mind, it would have almost been unable to resist releasing its aura to fight back.

Lin Xia then mobilized all his mental energy, and the memory of the Phoenix God's oppressive aura acted like the strongest dam, firmly protecting his mind.

His expression remained unchanged; in fact, under the pressure of that "power," his straight spine appeared even more stubborn. His dark golden eyes met Dai Tianxing's scrutinizing gaze, clear and unwavering, without the slightest hint of retreat.

Dai Tianxing finally stopped in front of Lin Xia, the two of them only a few feet apart.

His tall figure cast a shadow that almost completely enveloped Lin Xia. He lowered his head slightly, his gaze like a probe, carefully examining Lin Xia, from his still somewhat immature but already angular face, to the strangely shaped and equally extraordinary little beast on his shoulder.

"Lin Xia."

Dai Tianxing spoke, his voice calm, yet every word carried immense weight.

"I have heard the Empress mention you many times. You are exceptionally talented, resolute, and have received the true teachings of the Divine Craftsman. Seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved. At such a young age, you are the first person who can be so composed in front of me."

His tone was filled with undisguised admiration.

"Your Majesty is overly complimentary."

Lin Xia bowed slightly.

"This brat is merely relying on his master's reputation and being a bit bolder than others. How dare he act presumptuously before His Majesty's might?"

His answer was humble, but not obsequious, and his eyes remained calm.

A smile flickered in Dai Tianxing's eyes; the child's response was quite appropriate. He didn't continue to exert pressure; the heavy "force" receded quietly like a tide, as if it had never existed. He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze turning to the young Gilas on Lin Xia's shoulder, a hint of interest in his eyes.

"Is this your peculiar martial spirit companion? Its form is unusual, and its aura... seems to contain a trace of ancient pressure? I have read through countless books and have never seen such a creature. Your encounter is truly fascinating."

“Its name is Young Kiras, and it’s my partner.”

Lin Xia gave a brief introduction without going into detail about its origin.

"It does have some unique features."

"partner……"

Dai Tianxing pondered the word and nodded.

"Very good. It is rare to be able to truly accompany one's Martial Soul."

He changed the subject and finally got to the point.

"I'm sure you already know why I summoned you here today. The Starry Crown is a vital artifact passed down through generations of our Xingluo Kingdom, and it concerns the fate of our nation. Its core is damaged, and it cannot be repaired by ordinary craftsmen. The Empress strongly recommended you, saying that the Divine Craftsman's Secret Technique might be worth a try. I entrust this important task to you."

As he spoke, Dai Tianxing raised his hand, palm facing upward, and a soft light containing endless star power shone from his hand.

The light gradually intensified and coalesced into shape.

The next moment, a magnificent crown, seemingly sculpted from the stars themselves, appeared out of thin air in his palm.

A radiant crown!

The crown's base is made of an unknown metal as deep as the night sky, inlaid with countless tiny star stones, as if the entire Milky Way were condensed onto it.

The main body of the crown is surrounded by nine flowing, arched beams that resemble star trails, which converge at the front of the crown.

And at the center of that intersection, a fist-sized, radiant gem floats!

The gemstone seemed to be alive, containing a vast and boundless starry sea within!

Countless nebulae rotate, collapse, and explode within it, emitting a pure and powerful stellar force that seems to communicate with the very origin of the universe!

At the core of the gem, a singularity, so deep it seems to be a miniature black hole, appears and disappears, emanating a chilling suction force that seems to devour the surrounding light and soul.

The entire crown was enveloped by countless complex and dizzying soul-guiding runes. These runes seemed to have a life of their own, flowing and breathing slowly around the crown, perfectly matching the pulse of the core gem, forming a vast and precise soul-guiding energy circulation system!

The moment it appeared, the star power within the entire Starshine Palace instantly increased several times, and the speed at which the star map on the dome rotated suddenly accelerated!

Lin Xia's gaze was fixed on the Starry Crown, especially the core gem, and she could not look away from it for a moment!

His heart began to pound uncontrollably!

It wasn't because of the crown's magnificence and power, but because he clearly sensed—that vast, powerful, and unimaginably pure energy originating from the depths of the core gem!
Its level and nature are far superior to any soul-guided energy core he had ever encountered before!
This immense power of the stars carries a grand feeling of penetrating planes and connecting to the origin of the universe. Without a doubt, this is the core energy source for the mecha that I need!

The core energy of this radiant crown may well be the most crucial "fuel" needed to drive that colossal object to restart and tear apart the heavens!
Dai Tianxing keenly caught the burning light that suddenly ignited in Lin Xia's eyes, as if she had discovered a rare treasure, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

This reaction was within his expectations.

No Soul Master could remain unmoved upon seeing a divine object like the Starry Crown.

"how?"

(End of this chapter)