Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Dragon Abyss Sword, has become its scabbard.

Chapter 255 The Zhu Family

With the actions of the Spirit Empire, and the recent emergence of more than ten Title Douluos within the Spirit Empire, its expansion is now unstoppable.

The territory of the Heaven Dou Empire was constantly occupied, and the national strength of the Heaven Dou Empire was ultimately far inferior.

The Martial Soul Empire's operations in the Star Luo Empire were greatly hindered. Due to the royal lineage, the Star Luo Empire revered military might, and its overall strength was far greater than that of the Heaven Dou Empire.

More importantly, the Star Luo Empire's royal family has titled Douluo, and possesses a powerful martial soul fusion skill like the Netherworld White Tiger.

At this moment, the Zhu family of Xingluo was also heavily guarded, and a heavy oppressive atmosphere filled the entire palace. For no other reason than the fact that the strength displayed by the Spirit Empire at this time made the Xingluo royal family feel suffocated, and the Zhu family, which had a Spirit Fusion Technique with the Xingluo royal family, felt the same way.

Any titled Douluo requires the two great empires to treat them with respect. The strength of a titled Douluo is a deterrent to any force, yet now there are more than ten such beings.

Adding to the presence of those from the Spirit Hall that had previously appeared, the number of Title Douluos in the Spirit Empire at this point left even the Star Luo Empire, a nation that reveres martial prowess, wondering how to cope with the situation.

In the heavily guarded Zhu family compound, a shadowy figure moved among the various buildings, completely unnoticed by the surrounding guards.

"Father, many families in the empire are unwilling to send anyone, and some have already pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall."

A familiar voice reached Zhu Zhuqing's ears. For her, sneaking in here silently was an easy task.

"I never expected that there would be so many titled experts hidden in the Spirit Hall. No wonder they made this choice!" Zhu Zhuqing heard two familiar voices and her body stiffened slightly. It was her eldest sister, Zhu Zhuyun, talking to her father. Moreover, there were several other powerful figures around them, who were among the few Soul Douluo experts in the family.

As the strongest family in the Star Luo Empire besides the royal family, the Zhu family naturally has many powerful members. There are still a few Soul Douluo-level experts in the family. As for Title Douluo, the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul is indeed inferior to the White Tiger Martial Soul. The family has not produced a nine-ring expert for many years.

Zhu Zhuqing sensed the dark and death attributes within her body. While the Netherworld Cat of her family was indeed skilled in speed, aside from speed, the dark and death attributes were more suitable for the Netherworld Cat. The soul ring plan passed down through generations in the family was not the best choice for the Netherworld Cat.

"But our Zhu family is not like other families. If we want to break away from Xingluo..." An old woman said in a heavy tone. The Zhu family and the Xingluo royal family have been intermarried for generations and their relationship with the Xingluo royal family is inseparable. They cannot break away from the empire and join the Spirit Hall like other families.

"Zhu Yun and the First Prince possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Judging from the current situation, the First Prince will inevitably become the Emperor of Xingluo. If Xingluo wins this war, Zhu Yun will become the Empress of Xingluo." However, it seems that Xingluo has no hope of winning this war.

"The strength of the Spirit Empire has exceeded our imagination. Who knows how many powerful figures are still hidden? As far as I know, Qian Daoliu, one of the two great figures in the Spirit Master world, is still alive. He is at the level of 99, a peerless realm. His strength is so great that even the Netherworld White Tiger cannot contend with him."

"Moreover, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, who became famous more than a hundred years ago, is still alive. Many people have witnessed his strength."

"Speaking of which, the Spirit Hall's Six-Winged Angel Spirit has now also been acquired, and this acquisition is even more terrifying than Qian Daoliu's!"

"A Title Douluo with two red spirit rings? That's unbelievable!"

"Two red spirit rings? But there's something even more terrifying than that!"

"That's true, those people don't seem like Soul Masters at all."

"I heard that your younger sister, Zhu Qing, seems to be with those people?" An old man fixed his gaze on Zhu Zhu Yun.

"That's right, Zhu Qing is indeed with those people now." Zhu Zhuyun nodded. This news was already common knowledge in the family. The strength of those people had long been feared by all the forces on the continent.

"It's good to follow them. This way, we won't get involved in the Star Luo royal family's struggles. The Star Luo royal family wouldn't dare to attack them," an old man said leisurely. The Star Luo royal family's succession was cruel, and the Zhu family had no ability to resist. Now, it's a good thing that they're here.

"The third prince also escaped from Xingluo. It seems that the first prince showed mercy."

"Elder, you!" Zhu Zhuyun was startled when she felt everyone's gaze fixed on her.

"Alright, don't be surprised. It's unrealistic for your sister to escape from you to Tiandou. Besides, it seems that the First Prince, like you, let his brother go back then."

"Actually, we are also dissatisfied with the Star Luo royal family's method of succession. Your decision is not wrong. I had also planned to send someone, but after learning about your thoughts, I let you do as you see fit."

"Father, this!" Zhu Zhuyun fell silent upon hearing this.

"There's no point in talking about this now. The most important thing right now is how to face the Spirit Empire." The old woman's cloudy eyes suddenly brightened. The dark soul power on her body had just sensed something terrifying, and now it was finally certain.

"We have absolutely no chance of winning against the current Spirit Empire, yet we are also unable to break free from the Star Luo Empire!"

"Unless, we have a sufficient excuse, and a reason that even the Star Luo royal family dares not refuse." As the old woman spoke, her gaze lingered on a corner of the hall.

"Who is it!" Noticing the old woman's gaze, the Zhu family head immediately stood up, his powerful soul force surging forth. If the words spoken by the crowd just now were to reach the ears of the Star Luo royal family, the Zhu family's situation would be in grave danger.

Therefore, we absolutely cannot let this person leave.

This old woman is the eldest member of the Zhu family. Her current strength is level 89. Due to her age, she has no hope of breaking through. However, she has a soul skill that allows her to sense all the abnormalities that occur around her. Such a soul skill has never been recorded in the family's records.

The Zhu family patriarch possessed an optimal configuration of eight soul rings: two yellow, two purple, and four black. His Netherworld Cat Martial Soul appeared, and his eyes were fixed intently on that corner.

At the same time, everyone present also released their martial souls, all with the best soul ring configurations, including several eight-ring Soul Douluo. This is the foundation of the Zhu family of Xingluo.

Among them, Zhu Zhuyun had six spirit rings, two yellow, two purple, and two black. At the age of just over thirty, her spirit power had reached level sixty or above. Although she had used a lot of resources, if she continued to cultivate normally with her current level, she might be able to break through to the ninth ring and become a titled Douluo in the future!

The second youngest Soul Emperor on the continent previously reached this level in his thirties.

A somber atmosphere filled the hall. The Zhu family members all wore solemn expressions. Although they had released their martial spirits, it seemed as if nothing was there.

Just as everyone was about to go and investigate, something seemed to emerge from that corner.

A figure dressed in a black leather jacket slowly walked out. The elderly men looked at the figure who had just emerged, thinking that he was far too young!

And this figure? And this appearance.

"Zhu Qing! It's you!" Zhu Zhuyun's shocked voice rang out. The person in front of her hadn't changed much since she left, except that he had grown a little taller.

"Sister, it's been a long time." Zhu Zhuqing looked at her sister, who resembled her somewhat, though the other woman appeared more mature.

However, the opponent's current strength is only Soul Emperor. But thinking about what has happened in the past few years, if it weren't for those fortuitous encounters, he himself would probably only be a Soul Emperor now.

"You shouldn't have come back at this time!" Zhu Zhuyun looked at Zhu Zhuqing at this moment. Coming back at this time was not a good opportunity.

"I think I came back at just the right time." Zhu Zhuqing suppressed her emotions and then looked at the old man in the room who seemed to realize that what she had just heard was indeed the old man whose emotions had been stirred and whose aura had been slightly agitated when her sister had let her leave.

It is indeed unrealistic for a second-ring Great Soul Master to escape unscathed from the pursuit of several Great Soul Masters, as well as Soul Venerables and Soul Sect Masters.

Moreover, Dai Mubai was able to escape to Soto City only because his elder brother showed him mercy. After all, the eldest prince of the Star Luo royal family has many more people under his command than his sister's.

"Is your return timely?"

"That's right, Father, I can be the excuse and reason you just mentioned!" Zhu Zhuqing looked at her father, who knew that she had been able to leave before.

"Um!?"

"No one can stop the Spirit Empire's actions. Escaping from the Star Luo Empire is the best option!" Zhu Zhuqing said, noticing the hesitation in the elders' eyes. "Someone in the Spirit Empire has inherited a godhood, meaning that someone in the Spirit Hall will be able to become a god!"

"What!" The crowd was incredulous upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words. Gods had always been legendary beings.

"Zhu Qing, how did you know?" Zhu Zhuyun stared at Zhu Zhuqing. She couldn't sense any aura from her, and the other party was completely unaffected by several Soul Douluo powerhouses. You must know that there were peak Soul Douluo of level 89 here, whose soul power pressure was so great that even Soul Emperor himself felt uncomfortable.

Zhu Zhuqing showed no reaction at this moment. Could it be that...?

Moreover, the fact that the other party was able to arrive here silently without anyone noticing led Zhu Zhuyun to think of an unbelievable possibility.

"Because I have also encountered beings capable of becoming gods!" Zhu Zhuqing said solemnly, and then a terrifying soul force suddenly appeared in the hall.

The faces of the several eight-ring Soul Douluos turned pale instantly, and then they looked in shock at Zhu Zhuqing who was slowly walking towards them.

Then, disbelief filled his eyes.

black!

Is this a spirit ring? How is that possible? How could the first spirit ring be black?

Another black spirit ring rose from Zhu Zhuqing's body. This was indeed a spirit ring! And it was a black spirit ring.

Then, a bright red blood appeared in the hall, causing the Soul Douluos to gape in astonishment.

"A red spirit ring! And it's the seventh spirit ring!"

Could it be! Sure enough, amidst Zhu Zhuyun's horrified gaze, three red soul rings appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's body.

"Nine rings! Title Douluo!" Zhu Zhuyun looked at the nine spirit rings surrounding Zhu Zhuqing, six black and three red. Such a spirit ring configuration made it impossible for anyone to resist.

Zhu Zhuyun looked at the Soul Douluos who seemed speechless. It was only because Zhu Qing hadn't released any pressure on her that she could stand up.

"Zhu Qing, your strength?" The Zhu family patriarch's eyes bulged out. Such a terrifying soul ring configuration was something only a soul master could possess.

"Level 96".

"A level 96 peak Douluo!" As Zhu Zhuqing withdrew her soul power pressure, the Soul Douluos finally recovered. But could the pressure of a level 96 peak Douluo really achieve this? Making it difficult for the Soul Douluos to even move.

It can be seen that Zhu Zhuqing only has black and red spirit rings. If she has such spirit rings, it is not surprising that she has achieved this.

"With my current strength, the Star Luo Royal Family cannot stop me." Zhu Zhuqing now knew that her sister had deliberately let her leave before, so taking advantage of the war between the Star Luo Royal Family and the Spirit Empire to leave with her clan was a good opportunity.

"Zhu Qing, you're thinking too simply, Xing Luo..."

"Patriarch, have Zhu Qing lead that group of clansmen away." The old woman interrupted the Zhu family patriarch, her voice low and resolute.

"That part of the clansmen? Good!" The Zhu family's Soul Douluos exchanged glances, then nodded emphatically. Their eyes were filled with determination. After learning that the Spirit Empire had dispatched more than ten Title Douluos, they had to leave themselves some options when facing the Spirit Empire. The part of the clansmen were the selected individuals with good talent.

Zhu Zhuqing sensed the determination emanating from the Soul Douluos, then looked at her sister. The Netherworld Cat and the Star Luo Royal White Tiger Clan were too closely related, possessing a Soul Fusion Technique, making it impossible for them to completely separate.

That's good. Besides, this war shouldn't last too long. After dealing with things here, we need to improve our strength as soon as possible.

If one could become a god...

night!

The Star Luo Imperial City was immediately plunged into panic.

A powerful pressure enveloped the Star Luo Imperial City, and many Soul Masters in the city were shocked as they looked at the figure that appeared in the sky.

Title Douluo!

An incredibly terrifying Title Douluo, with three red spirit rings—three spirit rings that are each 100,000 years old!

To think they started with black spirit rings, six black and three red! The spirit ring configuration is enough to make one despair.

Moreover, this martial soul is actually the Netherworld Cat of the Zhu family! But why is this Title Douluo attacking the Zhu family?

Ding Quan's soul core flickered between his brows, releasing a spatial force that drew the two rhombus-shaped crystals before him—one blue and one red—into the space he was creating within his spiritual sea.

Sensing the energy emanating from the two crystals, Ding Quan had no intention of completely absorbing it.

This is something left behind by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings; it is the core formed from their divine power, their divine core.

Of course, from the perspective of a Soul Master, it can also be described as their divine status!

Soul Masters cannot inherit their divine positions because these are two Beast Gods.

Ding Quan had no complaints about this; he only needed to comprehend the mystery within.

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