Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 229 Divine Beast of the Starry Sky! Emperor Xu's Counterattack!

"Phew—I made it!"

Jiang Yi slowed his pace and walked towards the center of Lingbing Square.

The weather was nice today, the sun was shining, and the fountain was scattering shimmering water around the Dai Yuhao statue.

This gathering was merely a formality to prepare for the journey to Tianhai City to meet with the Federation delegation; it was not a particularly grand ceremony, hence the relaxed and casual atmosphere.

"Hehe, Jiang Yi, you're here! I told you you'd arrive at least three minutes early."

Xu Xiaoyan looked over with a smile.

She still wore her hair in two blue pigtails today, the ends swaying gently with her movements. Her simple denim T-shirt perfectly outlined the budding curves of a young girl.

"Ok!"

Jiang Yi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the scene.

Besides these few students, the teacher leading the team hasn't arrived yet. Oh, and there's also a Silver Dragon King.

"Xie Xie! Give it to me!"

On the other side, Xu Xiaoyan had already turned to Xie Xie, opening her fair palm.

"I'm starting to suspect that you guys are all conspiring to scam me,"

Xie Xie shrugged and muttered something under his breath with a hint of helplessness.

"Jiang Yi, you always like to arrive right on time, don't you?"

As he spoke, he handed Xu Xiaoyan the bet they had agreed upon beforehand—a large bag of snacks.

Jiang Yi looked at the two of them and couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

Have the two of them gotten so bored that they're using whether he's late as a bet?
"Hmph! A bet's a bet, so shut up! Or I'll beat you up!"

Xu Xiaoyan scooped up the snacks and stuffed them into her soul tool, then raised her little fist, revealing a fierce look.

However, Xie Xie, unusually, did not argue with Xu Xiaoyan, but instead sighed sadly.

"Hey--"

There is no way, I really can’t beat him.

Since their trip to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, everyone has consumed immortal herbs, and their soul power cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds.

He's currently level 49, just one step away from level 50, but Xu Xiaoyan... is already level 51.

The blue-haired lazybones leaped up, surpassing him and becoming the person with the highest cultivation level among their first-year students.

At level 50, Xu Xiaoyan naturally possessed a complete one-word battle armor. With the armor's enhancement, even if someone were to swing their staff and smash him head-on, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand it.

"Did Jiang Yi secretly give you extra lessons? How come you're cultivating faster than me..."

Xie Xie pursed his lips, his tone tinged with resentment.

He and Wu Ling were clearly the most hardworking people in the class, while Xu Xiaoyan either slacked off or slept in during the day. So why did he have the higher soul power?
"Hmph, that's talent, something you can't envy~"

Xu Xiaoyan raised her chin, gave a soft snort, and then rolled her eyes at Xie Xie.

"And you never mention that I practice diligently at night!"

Previously, when her martial soul evolved into the Star Staff, some unknown thing in the starry sky suddenly rushed into her body.

Then, she found that her connection with the starry sky had become unusually intimate, and when she cultivated at night, her soul power increased at a rate almost twice that of the daytime.

Thus began the life of Emperor Xu, who lived a nocturnal lifestyle, all thanks to his sweat and hard work.

"It is indeed a talent."

Jiang Yi smiled and echoed.

Xu Xiaoyan's talent in the field of starry sky is off the charts; in the original novel, she even seems to have gained the recognition of a starry sky divine beast.

As for what the Starry Sky Divine Beast is, please refer to the neighboring game Throne of Seals for details.

"Did you hear that?"

Xu Xiaoyan was even more smug after receiving the affirmation, and her twin ponytails swayed wildly behind her.

That's real skill, bro. If you're bad, practice more!
"I'm almost level 50 too, don't get too cocky."

Xie Xie couldn't help but roll his eyes at her smug look.

As the two bickered, their other companions gradually gathered around and greeted Jiang Yi.

During this period, although the cultivation levels of the others did not increase as dramatically as Xu Xiaoyan's, they still made considerable progress.

Tang Wuling and Ye Xinglan are at level 48, Wu Siduo is at level 46, and Yuanen Yehui is at level 53. They are the only two people besides Jiang Yi who possess battle armor.

Le Zhengyu was at level 44, but he and Jiang Yi weren't very close; they only nodded to each other in greeting.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Yi walked toward the fountain not far away.

Tang Wuling was sitting side by side with Na'er on the stone steps beneath Dai Yuhao's statue, staring blankly at the fountain in front of them. "Sister, when you go to Xingluo, be careful of that big bad guy Jiang Yi, and also..."

Tang Wuling rested her chin on her hand, seemingly lost in thought, while Na'er muttered to herself, whispering bad things about someone.

"Hey? Jiang Yi, what are you doing—"

Na'er suddenly felt her collar being gently lifted from behind, and she was lifted aside like a kitten.

She turned her head and saw that it was indeed Jiang Yi.

"What did you call me just now?"

Jiang Yi held her tightly, a half-smile playing on his lips.

If you call me Zhongdeng in private, I won't mind. But outside of Poseidon Pavilion, given our relationship, what should you call me?
"……elder brother!"

Na'er pouted and called out reluctantly.

"Okay! Sweetie, I'll go to Xingluo to buy you some candy!"

Jiang Yi was satisfied and casually put her aside, then naturally sat down in her original seat.

Na'er stood to the side, her cheeks puffed out, watching helplessly as Jiang Yi "usurped" her place. Her little face was full of resentment, but she was powerless to do anything about it.

It was obviously me who came first...

"Dance Spirit!"

Jiang Yi turned his head to look at Tang Wuling beside him, reached out and habitually ruffled her hair.

"elder brother."

But Tang Wuling only responded softly, without throwing herself into his arms as affectionately as she usually did.

Ever since Old Tang reminded her, she had to consciously restrain her feelings for her brother's safety.

She feared that if she didn't maintain some distance, given her dependence on him, she might one day be unable to resist the urge to get closer.

Neither proactive nor resistant!
This is her current attitude towards her brother.

"Whee!"

Na'er stood beside Tang Wuling, watching the interaction between the two seem to have cooled down a bit, and couldn't help but secretly smile.

Sister, you've finally discovered the true nature of this villain.

"..."

Jiang Yi glanced at Xiao Wuling, his mind seemingly lost in thought.

In the past six months, the little girl has suddenly distanced herself from him... Could it be that Tang San said something behind her back?

Tsk——

Tang Sanlao Deng, you've already chosen your own death!

"Is everyone here? Let's get ready to go."

Suddenly, Yali's gentle voice rang out.

She and Wu Changkong had arrived at Lingbing Square at some point and were walking towards the crowd.

Yunming was worried that Yali might have an accident if she went out alone, so he wanted Zhuoshi to lead the team, but Yali refused.

As the dean of the outer academy, she naturally had to shoulder the responsibilities of a dean. Moreover, Jiang Yi was also in the group. The children weren't afraid, but she was hiding in the academy. Was that reasonable?
Yun Ming couldn't persuade her otherwise, and finally had to agree.

Although Ya Li is only a healing soul master, her combat power against evil soul masters is actually not bad. Surely a Limit Douluo can't be expected to take action?
As for other Soul Master forces, Yun Mingliang and his group didn't dare to attack Ya Li, as that would incur public wrath!

"..."

Wu Changkong stood quietly to the side, his gaze sweeping over the group of students in front of him, a hint of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

The children's growth rate far exceeded their expectations. None of them were below level 40, but the oldest, Yuan Enhui, was only 15 years old.

This trip to the Star Luo Continent will surely bring them even more rewards.

"Yes, Dean!"

The group gathered around and then followed Ya Li and Wu Changkong onto the academy's dedicated soul-guided bus.

The car slowly started and drove away from Lingbing Square.

Na'er was left standing alone by the fountain, watching the bus drive away.

However, her face did not show disappointment; instead, a hint of anticipation appeared.

"Gu Yue... if you lie to me again this time, I'll kill you!"

She murmured to herself, a glint of silver flashing in her eyes, then turned and headed towards the inner courtyard.

(End of this chapter)