Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 251

Time flies.

A full year has passed since the mainland was unified.

Over the course of the year, the mainland had largely stabilized. Although some resistance forces occasionally caused trouble, they were no threat to the overall situation and could no longer stir up any waves.

The existence of the Spirit Pagoda is now known throughout the continent. After several years of research, the success rate of fusing century-old or even millennium-old spirits with a small number of human spirit masters has become extremely high. Although it cannot be fully popularized in the short term, it has at least made a good start. As long as there are no major changes or setbacks in this trend, it will not take more than a hundred years for a true artificial spirit to be born, at which point it will be able to completely replace the traditional way of obtaining spirit rings.

Of course, this time the Spirit Pagoda is not an independent force, but a directly controlled force under the royal family. The top forces on the continent can elect strong individuals to become members of the Spirit Pagoda Council, and express their opinions or suggestions on the development trend of the Spirit Pagoda and various major events.

Of course, the minimum soul power standard to become a council member of the Spirit Pagoda is currently level 90. This level will increase as human society develops and progresses. Perhaps in the future, becoming a council member of the Spirit Pagoda will require at least the soul power level of a Super Douluo or even a Limit Douluo.

Meanwhile, with the strong encouragement of the Star Luo royal family, the original inhabitants of the Sun Moon Empire and the inhabitants of the mainland have begun to migrate and intermarry. In a few years, with the birth of their next generation, the last layer of barriers that originally existed in their hearts will disappear. At that time, there will truly only be one Star Luo Empire in the world. Even if the imperial system is no longer suitable for the development of the mainland and is eliminated in the future, there will only be the so-called Star Luo Federation on the mainland, and the supreme power will only be held by a few families. It will be difficult for any changes to occur.

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The scene shifts to the princess's residence.

As a gentle wave of soul power rippled outwards, an orange-gold soul ring slowly rose. Xu Jiujiu opened her eyes, a faint gold glint appearing in her azure pupils. Nine soul rings shone brightly, three black, four red, and two orange-gold. Then, a massive amount of heaven and earth energy suddenly condensed from the sky above, cascading down like a waterfall. Under the cascading of this heaven and earth energy, the golden light enveloping Xu Jiujiu became even more dazzling. When this halo completely dissipated, Xu Jiujiu's aura took another step forward, and the first three black soul rings gradually turned blood red.

"Level 94, just one step away from level 95..."

Xu Jiujiu was quite emotional. In just about a year, her soul power level had soared from Soul Saint to just one step away from Super Douluo. Although this speed was not as fast as Shu Yan's, it was still astonishing.

When she broke through to the Soul Douluo level, she condensed her first Soul Core under the guidance of Shu Yan's divine sense. When she broke through to the Title Douluo level, she condensed her second Soul Core with the help of the backup plan left by Shu Yan using the Yin-Yang complementarity method. In other words, when she breaks through to the Limit Douluo level, she will have to condense her third Soul Core.

However, the difficulty for her to condense her third soul core was extremely easy compared to Shu Yan's. In addition, Shu Yan would definitely give her preferential treatment, so Xu Jiujiu didn't have much to worry about.

Pushing open the door, Xu Jiujiu immediately saw a few people lounging idly in the courtyard.

Currently, most of the people's cultivation levels are at the Soul Douluo level. Among them, Ling Luochen, Su Tong, and Dugu Yan, who have the highest cultivation levels, will break through to the Title Douluo level in the near future. Although the others are a bit slower, it will probably be within the next few months.

Shu Yan left them with a divine blessing that accelerated their cultivation, making their cultivation speed at least four times faster than before. The higher the soul power level, the more difficult it is to cultivate, but this obviously does not apply to everyone.

Ling Luochen and Su Tong leaned against the stone pillars of the corridor. The former was still wearing a black dress, under which were her fair and straight long legs. Several years had passed, and Ling Luochen looked much more mature, but she still gave people the feeling of a cool and aloof fairy who was not afflicted by worldly affairs. However, she seemed to have more human touch than she had a few years ago.

Su Tong wore a white dress, her expression cold with a hint of arrogance, her white hair tied up behind her, making her look like a solitary and aloof plum blossom in the snow.

Di Qiu'er was dozing off on Tian Ling's shoulder. Tian Ling looked at the drool that almost dripped onto her and closed her eyes helplessly. Perhaps she had witnessed the benefits of being big and soft, or perhaps there was some blood connection between the two of them, Di Qiu'er always liked to use her as a body pillow or pillow. The key was that she didn't dare to resist, for fear of angering this little darling and being "beaten up".

Qian Gu Yueyin was still dressed in black and sported her signature high ponytail, looking both cool and beautiful. Beside her, the two little girls, Meng Ning and Yi Ling, were sitting together, chatting quietly.

The two have similar personalities, and their age difference isn't too great, so they naturally have more to talk about than others. Over time, their relationship has naturally become closer.

The melodious sound of the flute echoed in everyone's ears. As the last note faded, Luo Qinghan leaned against a crystal pillar and slowly opened her eyes. Her sky-blue bangs fluttered in the wind, and she held a long, emerald-green flute in her hand. As her skirt swayed, her slender, fair legs were faintly visible.

"Looks like everyone's here."

Xu Jiujiu chuckled softly as he spoke.

She didn't hide the news of her breakthrough to the Title Douluo realm from everyone. In fact, she was the first among them to break through to the Title Douluo realm, and she would soon break through to become a Super Douluo. These things may not seem like big, but they are not insignificant either.

Su Tong stretched and spoke with a hint of envy and languor:

"Yes, after all, Jiu Jiu, you are the first among us to break through to the Title Douluo realm, and in the future, you may also be the first among us to enter the God-level realm. Speaking of which, everyone wants to gain some insights and experience from you..."

Everyone except Meng Ning and Yi Ling nodded. The two little girls... well, it's not a bad thing to hear about it now, since it's bound to happen sooner or later anyway.

Just as Xu Jiujiu was about to make a few lighthearted jokes, a very familiar voice suddenly rang out from the side:

"Looks like I've come back just in time; everyone's here."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with excitement and joy.

In the soft glow, Shu Yan's figure slowly appeared, a relaxed smile on his face, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a hint of emotion.

"Ayan, you're back..."

After a long silence, the others quickly gathered around.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Shu Yan held Meng Ning's head with one hand, while gently pinching Yi Ling's cheek with the other, then said with a hint of helplessness:

"I come back to check on you every now and then, why are you so agitated? It's not like I've just disappeared without a trace..."

Shu Yan's words drew criticism from the crowd, and a barrage of condemnations against him ensued. Even Xu Jiujiu was squeezed out of the conversation and could only stand on the side of the corridor, watching the crowd with amusement.

A moment later, Shu Yan led everyone back to the expanded hall. After they were seated, Ling Luochen, who hadn't said much until now, finally asked:

"Ayan, this time you've returned... are you a divine consciousness or your true self?"

Shu Yan lay back on the soft sofa and said with a smile:

"In the past year, thanks to the combined efforts of Elder Yi and me, the dimensional origins no longer need guidance to absorb energy from the Abyss Dimension. I went out for a while and brought back the dimensional origins of several Dimensions that were on the verge of complete decay and collapse. You all have my blessing and a very direct sense of the Dimension's sublimation. Most things have already settled down. Tell me, did I return with my divine consciousness or my physical body?"

The smiles on everyone's faces deepened. After carefully considering their words for a long time, they spoke again:

"Then... Ayan, at the current rate of planar evolution, approximately how long will it take before a plane is able to autonomously give birth to True God-level powerhouses?"

Shu Yan thought for a moment, then said:

"It will take at least two or three years, and at most four or five years, but it won't be too long."

After thinking for a moment, Shu Yan chuckled and said:

"These things are bound to happen sooner or later. You should focus on your cultivation. The continent has only just been unified, but soon it will enter a period of rapid development. At that time, both soul guidance technology and traditional soul master cultivation methods will become more perfect and powerful. The humanoid soul guidance devices and close-range soul guidance devices researched by the former Sun Moon Empire have great potential. Jiu Jiu, allocate more resources to this area."

"In addition, when I was observing the development of the mainland, I remembered that Jing Hongchen proposed the research and manufacturing of fixed-position soul-guided shells of level nine and above. This proposal can also be secretly prepared. After the resources are completely unified and allocated, I think this research will soon show its potential."

A hint of surprise appeared in Xu Jiujiu's eyes, but she quickly nodded obediently, without any doubt or objection to Shu Yan's suggestion.

Shu Yan thoroughly enjoyed the comfort of having the women by his side. The women remained silent, and time quietly began to pass. The unhurried pace was intoxicating, and in this atmosphere, everyone's hearts gradually calmed down, savoring a long-lost peace and warmth…

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The wheels of history move forward little by little. Although there are mudslides along the way, in the end, they only leave a winding path in the endless wheels, never stopping.

Over the years, with the continuous implementation and improvement of laws and regulations, the original prosperity has been completely restored on the mainland.

Emerging cities rose across the continent, and the trade in soul tools flourished with the support of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, many ancient families, and the Star Luo Royal Family. More and more soul master families and forces realized the infinite possibilities contained in soul tools, gradually abandoning their insistence on traditional soul master schools, and then combining the two mainstream cultivation systems, constantly developing and innovating, truly allowing the trend of developing soul tool technology to sweep across the entire continent.

The Spirit Pagoda's reputation soared across the continent, becoming a sacred place coveted by countless spirit-attribute soul masters and emerging geniuses. Everyone noticed the wonder and power of spirits. Compared to the dangers and uncertainties of traditional soul hunting methods, spirits were much safer. In a short time, countless large families and forces began racking their brains to purchase a suitable spirit for their outstanding descendants.

Research on artificial souls is also progressing rapidly, but due to the limitations of the times and current technology, the research speed is not very fast. However, this situation is expected, and with the development of future technology, corresponding solutions will soon emerge.

The soul beast race had no objection to this. A few decades was nothing to them. Many powerful soul beasts would sleep for several years or even decades at a time, and some would sleep for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. A few decades was indeed nothing to them.

The definition and attitude towards evil spirit masters have also changed. Not all spirit masters with martial spirits that are associated with evil are evil spirit masters. Many evil spirit masters are forced by this world to become what people imagine them to be. Perhaps some of them are influenced by their martial spirits and are naturally like this, but many others have never thought of increasing their cultivation through the evil method of slaughtering living beings.

It's frustrating that the world holds prejudices against them, but the treatment they receive from the moment their martial spirit awakens, as well as their future cultivation path and direction, can be changed.

With nothing else to do, Bibi Dong was happy to be put in charge of this matter by Shu Yan. After dying once, she no longer had the madness and obsession with power and status she had ten thousand years ago, but she still had the genes of a superior in her bones. Not to mention, she was one of the few true gods in the Douluo plane, and her high status and great influence were unimaginable.

With a true god appearing, no one on the continent dared to object. Even if strange voices occasionally surfaced briefly, the owners of these voices would soon step forward and admit their mistakes.

Over the past ten thousand years, Bibi Dong's personality has changed a lot, but many things ingrained in her bones have remained unchanged. She will not show any mercy to those who defy her or those forces that oppose her.

After all, they all say she is the progenitor of evil spirit masters, so what else can she do?

The only option left is to resort to the methods of the progenitor of evil spirit masters...

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On the other hand, Shrek Academy, which has been passed down for thousands of years on the continent and flourished during the era of the Seven Gods, is gradually declining.

But after a short period of decline, isn't it also a kind of rebirth?

After the ordeal in the Abyss Plane, and the "truths" revealed by Shu Yan through his mental control of A Yin, the Sea God, once hailed as the "Savior of the Continent," has truly fallen from grace and become a pariah, hated by everyone.

History always favors the victors. For the victors, defining the good and evil of the losers is just a matter of a single sentence. Just like after a year of propaganda, the Spirit Hall, which was once despised and hated by countless people, has become a righteous force on the continent, having been splashed with countless filth by the Seven Gods. In fact, many believers of the Angel God and the Rakshasa God have emerged on the continent one after another. The speed of the transformation is astonishing.

Unfortunately, Bibi Dong no longer had much intention of rebuilding the Spirit Hall, otherwise, perhaps after ten thousand years, the Spirit Hall would have stood tall again on the Douluo Continent.

It is worth mentioning that, with Shu Yan's help, Qian Renxue's fragmented divine consciousness has been gradually restored, and the damaged angelic divine position has also shown signs of repair and restoration after receiving the long-lost power of faith.

As a continuous stream of faith power was poured into the angel's divine position, and with Ye Guyi nurturing it for several years with her pure, holy, and luminous soul power, the wisp of divine consciousness residing within Qian Renxue finally began to revive!

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Bright sunlight streamed onto the floor and walls made of ice-blue crystal, reflecting shimmering halos of light.

As far as the eye could see, there were pure white clouds. Through the gaps in the clouds, the bustling outline of the city in the distance could be vaguely seen. Beside the huge floor-to-ceiling window, the blonde girl stretched out her hand and then pressed it on the glass, which was no less hard than steel.

"Where...am I...?"

Suddenly, a soft arm wrapped around the girl's waist from behind, and a familiar yet unfamiliar fragrance wafted over. Qian Renxue's delicate body stiffened, and then she heard a voice that she had imagined hearing countless times in the endless void over the past ten thousand years.

"This is the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda, ten thousand years from now, and it holds my promise to you..."

"Xue'er, it's been so long..."

A single, scalding tear fell onto Qian Renxue's fair neck, causing her body to tremble once more.

After a long while, Qian Renxue suddenly turned around, then hugged Bibi Dong tightly around the waist and buried her face in her chest.

Bibi Dong's eyes were filled with endless tenderness and maternal love, a stark contrast to her usual image. The mother and daughter embraced tightly, neither of them uttering a word for a moment. They felt each other's warmth and savored their reunion after ten thousand years...

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Shrek Academy.

The ten statues that once stood in front of the academy's main gate have disappeared. Although students still come and go in an endless stream, it still feels empty.

A sense of decay mingled with the glory, but this decay remained within a manageable range. Shrek Academy's longevity over ten thousand years was not solely due to the glory inherited from its ancestors. After all, even today, Shrek Academy remains the Soul Master Academy with the strongest faculty, the deepest foundation, and the most intricate network of relationships in the entire Douluo Continent.

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo stood side by side by the former Sea God Lake. The gentle breeze caressed them, making them feel relaxed and happy. They looked somewhat emotional, never expecting to return to the academy where they had grown up and cultivated under such circumstances.

The two were silent for a moment, then Han Ruoruo turned to look at Zhang Lexuan beside her and asked with a light smile:

"I heard that Elder Mu still intends for you to become the next dean of the academy?"

Zhang Lexuan looked somewhat helpless. She gazed at the island shrouded in mist in the distance, then turned to her best friend beside her, who was making a teasing smile, and said softly:

"Yes, as you know, Shrek Academy had serious problems with its stance and self-positioning in the past. During the last Abyss Chaos, many elders and seniors of the academy perished, including even the Time Douluo, Senior Shi Xing. He was the Sea God Pavilion's designated... no, with his talent, he was destined to become a Super Douluo in the future, but it's a pity..."

Han Ruoruo understood the reason behind this. Although Shrek Academy had not changed its name, it had undergone a complete transformation.

Many iconic buildings and structures, such as the Sea God Pavilion, have disappeared. Many of the former elders of the Sea God Pavilion have come to terms with reality. Some of them have chosen to live in seclusion and no longer show their faces, while the rest have continued to teach students in the inner academy.

Mu En is still alive. He contacted Zhang Lexuan a long time ago. After having a heart-to-heart talk with Zhang Lexuan for a day, Zhang Lexuan brought Han Ruoruo back to Shrek Academy. She was about to take over Yan Shaozhe's position as the next dean of Shrek Academy.

This is also Shrek Academy's statement. Under the current circumstances, if Shrek Academy wants to survive, it must correct its attitude and positioning. In the past, Shrek Academy, which was like the backbone of the continent, has disappeared like yesterday's smoke. The Shrek Academy that survives now is just a talent cradle under the jurisdiction of the empire, and will only continuously inject fresh blood into the country in the future. It will no longer be the number one academy on the continent that seemed to transcend worldly affairs and be unattainable.

The two best friends continued chatting about the same topic, and just as they were about to leave, a voice suddenly sounded from behind them:

"Sister Lexuan, it's been a long time..."

Zhang Lexuan was taken aback upon hearing this, then turned around with a smile and saw Bei Bei and Tang Ya walking hand in hand.

"Long time no see..."

Zhang Lexuan looked at the two with a gentle expression, while Bei Bei and Tang Ya greeted Han Ruoruo. All four of them had somewhat sentimental expressions, but more than anything, they were smiling with joy at their long-awaited reunion. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Bei Bei finally spoke up and asked:

"I heard from Xuanzu that Sister Lexuan is going to take over Dean Yan's position?"

Zhang Lexuan nodded, her gaze sweeping over the two of them for a moment before she looked somewhat surprised.

"Junior Xiaoya, you..."

Tang Ya blushed under Zhang Lexuan's gaze, then pinched Bei Bei's waist hard, who looked embarrassed.

Han Ruoruo also sensed that something was wrong with Tang Ya. She looked at Bei Bei with a playful smile, then reached out and gently took Tang Ya's hand, whispering in her ear:

"When did this happen?"

Tang Ya felt the heat on her ear, and her face turned completely red, with even steam rising from the top of her head.

In the end, Bei Bei snatched Tang Ya back from Han Ruoruo and protected her behind her. After strategically clearing her throat, Bei Bei spoke:

"About this... well, anyway, I'm the one who wronged Xiaoya. Please don't ask about it further, seniors. Xiaoya is shy; if you keep asking..."

Well, Beibei didn't continue. If Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo teased him a bit more, he'd probably be kneeling on the washboard when he got back.

He was already helpless against Tang Ya, and now that she is pregnant, he has become completely henpecked. In their usual interactions, she always has the final say, and he has no chance to resist or refuse.

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo stopped teasing Tang Ya, whose face was as red as a monkey's bottom. They exchanged a glance, and then Zhang Lexuan asked again:

"Does Elder Mu know about this?"

Beibei nodded upon hearing this, then smiled and said:

"When Xuanzu found out, he was very happy. At the same time, he finalized the marriage between me and Xiaoya. So, Xuanzu asked me to bring Xiaoya to the island. He has also found a way to help Xiaoya evolve her martial soul. We just need to wait for the child to be born and for Xiaoya's body to fully recover before we can carry it out."

Tang Ya also peeked out from behind Bei Bei and then said:

"Old Mu was very good to me. He even said that if Beibei treated me badly in the future, I should tell him and he would teach Beibei a lesson for me."

Han Ruoruo's smile remained unchanged, and she said with a slightly teasing tone:

"Xiaoya probably doesn't need Elder Mu's help with disciplining Beibei. With just a word from you, Beibei will obediently listen..."

Tang Ya first glared at Bei Bei, who had unconsciously overreacted, then smiled apologetically at Han Ruoruo, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

The four chatted casually for a few more minutes. Then, Zhang Lexuan seemed to suddenly remember something, thought for a moment, and then asked:

"Why haven't I seen those little guys lately?"

Beibei paused for a moment, then understood Zhang Lexuan's meaning and said:

"They've all been busy lately."

"Xu Sanshi is still following Jiang Nannan around like a little shadow, but Nannan seems to have changed her opinion of him a lot because of something, and she doesn't hate him as much as before. Caitou, on the other hand, is focusing on researching soul tools in the Soul Guidance Department. As you know, Sister Lexuan, since the unification of the continent, our academy has recruited several high-level soul masters from the Sun Moon Empire, and the technology for making soul tools has greatly improved. Caitou is the most talented student in the Soul Guidance Department, and he is also the future de facto leader of the Soul Guidance Department. Naturally, he has less free time and rarely shows up in the academy."

"If I remember correctly, Xiao Xiao went out to train with a senior from the academy. Both of her martial souls have extraordinary origins, and coupled with her exceptional talent, I think her background must not be ordinary. Her desire to go out and train was mainly due to the advice of that senior. That senior is getting old and plans to take Xiao Xiao as his last disciple before he dies, passing on all his skills to her, and taking her to travel all over the continent so that she can experience the various aspects of human life, and also find a peaceful place to be buried for himself. As for Yuhao and Wang Dong..."

At this point, Beibei sighed softly before continuing:

"Sister Lexuan and Sister Ruoruo must already know about the destruction of the Haotian Sect. Wang Dong came from the Haotian Sect, and I heard from the Ancestor that she is very likely the daughter of the Sea God..."

"Anyway, she's changed a lot. She seems to be caught in an extreme contradiction, as if some strong belief of hers has shattered. I almost didn't recognize her when we met last time. Yuhao told me that she became like this after she went on a trip. However, her condition seems to have improved recently. She asked Yuhao to accompany her on a trip to the mainland a while ago. But what exactly happened during that trip is still unknown to Yuhao."

"As for Yuhao, you probably already know about his background. The White Tiger Duke's Mansion was destroyed, and Senior Brother Dai and Dai Huabin also... Anyway, his inner knots have basically been untied. He and Wang Dong also confirmed their relationship after the Soul Master Competition. However, according to him, he and Wang Dong are going to find a real answer and also live for themselves for once. Although I feel that they are both a bit strange, judging from their state, nothing serious should happen."

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo remained silent for a while after hearing this. They had both heard about the deaths of Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin. Bei Bei and Tang Ya also remained silent for a while, wanting to speak several times, but in the end they said nothing.

The truth is right before our eyes, but no one will bring it up. From the moment Xingluo unified the continent, perhaps this matter was already destined. After all, with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion harboring ulterior motives, how could the Xingluo royal family truly trust them?

In a daze, both Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo recalled a casual remark Shu Yan had made earlier, but in the end, Zhang Lexuan simply smiled slightly and then said:

"Let them be. Ruoruo and I are going to start working on reforming some of the rules in the academy. Beibei, you need to take good care of Xiaoya and cultivate diligently yourself. If you need any help, you can come to us directly. As for the Tang Sect, Xiaoya can come to me to talk about it after the baby is born. I've watched you all grow up, and the academy will need you in the future."

Zhang Lexuan said softly that she had watched Bei Bei and Tang Ya grow up and knew their personalities very well. She believed that both of them were very suitable to become the backbone of Shrek Academy in the future.

Beibei nodded solemnly, then took Tang Ya's hand tightly.

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo watched the two leave, their smiles never fading.

"Everything changes so fast. In just a few short years, everything has changed, and the world has undergone earth-shattering changes. The new era... it's truly something to look forward to..."

Han Ruoruo leaned against the railing on the lakeshore, gazing into the distance, a rare hint of girlish anticipation on her face.

Zhang Lexuan's black hair fluttered behind her, and the smile on her lips never faded.

"Yes, a new era... a new life. Having reached this point, we can say we've finally found our true home, hmm...?"

Han Ruoruo chuckled and poked Zhang Lexuan's waist, then stood up and hugged Zhang Lexuan from behind, whispering in her ear:

"Yes... I just never imagined that my best friend from the first half of my life would become my comrade-in-arms in the second half of my life, which has just begun. It's actually quite interesting, isn't it, Lexuan..."

Han Ruoruo's hot breath hit Zhang Lexuan's fair neck, and the skin there quickly turned red. A faint blush appeared on Zhang Lexuan's entire pretty face, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

"Alright, Ruoruo, when did you become so unserious? I really don't know where you learned it from..."

After playing around for a while, Zhang Lexuan said with some helplessness, while reaching out a hand to press against Han Ruoruo's forehead.

Han Ruoruo wasn't annoyed at all; she just looked at Zhang Lexuan with a smile on her face, and her meaningful gaze made Zhang Lexuan feel a little dazed...

When did her gentle and lovely best friend turn into this? As Han Ruoruo's closest friend besides her family, to be honest, she really didn't notice the change in her friend...

After thinking about it, Zhang Lexuan also felt it was normal.

It's often said that a woman becomes a completely different person after being in love, and perhaps Han Ruoruo is a case in point...

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In the Starry Sky Forest.

A stunningly beautiful girl with silver hair and purple eyes stood quietly on the shore of the Lake of Life. Behind her stood a tall, blond man, and behind him were many powerful figures.

After standing still for a long time, Gu Yuena slowly turned around and her gaze fell on Di Tian.

"My lord."

Di Tian immediately knelt on one knee, and the many ferocious beasts behind him, as well as the powerful soul beasts with cultivation levels of over 50,000 years, also knelt or bowed their heads.

"It's almost time, Di Tian. You've sensed it too, haven't you? The plane is about to evolve to a point where it can accommodate true god-level powerhouses. Your tribulation to become a god is also approaching..."

Di Tian raised his head, his resolute and handsome face full of determination. The white clouds in the sky above were gradually being stained by darkness. Thunder roared, and a silver-white dragon scale slowly landed on Di Tian's forehead, reflecting the chilling lightning.

"Go, after today, you will be the true Beast God."

A hint of a smile appeared in Gu Yuena's indifferent eyes. As her words fell, Di Tian's body trembled violently. He slowly stood up, staring directly at the sky full of lightning, his expression becoming increasingly firm and fanatical.

Then, a thunderous dragon roar, loud enough to echo throughout the entire continent, rang out from his mouth. The next moment, a black dragon over a hundred meters long soared into the sky and plunged straight into the thunderclouds...

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An empty garden.

This is a land suspended 10,000 meters above the ground, almost touching the edge of this world. Looking up from this land, there is an endless starry sky and a vast universe.

There aren't many people living here. From a distance, apart from a few scattered palace-style buildings, only a few small pavilions and treehouses scattered among the nearby forests and flowers prove that there are people here.

If you look closely, those palace-style buildings are somewhat similar to Princess Xujiujiu's mansion in Xingluo City. But in reality, the entire Kongyuan is just Shu Yan moving Princess Xujiujiu's mansion, along with the surrounding land within a thousand meters, into the sky.

After that, the women searched all over the continent for all kinds of exotic flowers, rare herbs and precious trees and transplanted them here, turning it into their dream home.

Thanks to the barrier left by Shu Yan, this place is protected from the extreme cold of the high altitude and countless chaotic air currents. It is warm like spring all year round, and the flowers, plants and trees can grow vigorously while receiving the purest energy from the universe.

This will be the future home of Shu Yan and the women. It bears the divine imprint left by him, so even if future humans begin to explore the starry universe, they will never be able to discover its existence.

Inside the empty garden, the women lay lazily on the soft grass, chatting idly. Among them, Yi Ling and Meng Ning were playing with a cute little girl, teasing her with various toys. The others would occasionally glance over to make sure the little girl was still engrossed in playing with the toys before continuing their conversation. Even the usually quiet Dugu Yan didn't bother with the chores; instead, she sat on a swing nearby, gazing at the little girl in a daze.

Under a tree not far away, Xu Jiujiu nestled in Shu Yan's arms, her expression tender and affectionate. Over the years, she had completely shed her girlish naiveté, and every move she made carried an indescribable elegance and nobility. Her azure eyes had become even more profound and mysterious with the passage of time, but when she looked at Shu Yan, it was still the same love she had felt when she was a young girl experiencing her first love.

"I wish this kind of life could last forever..."

After nuzzling against Shu Yan's chest, she whispered for a long time.

"Yes, don't think too much about it. If you're sleepy, just take a nap."

Shu Yan chuckled and patted her head, watching the girl hum comfortably as she was touched.

But soon, a dragon's roar that seemed to tear the sky apart came from afar, temporarily breaking the peace and tranquility here.

The Snow Empress appeared first, followed by the Ice Empress, the Demon Emperor, and others. The Snow Empress gazed into the distance, her figure graceful and ethereal, her brows radiating a chilling beauty like a sudden snowfall at the end of autumn. Though cold, it evoked a captivating sense of beauty.

"It's Di Tian's tribulation to become a god. He's still too eager to reach this level. The plane has just completed its evolution, and he can't wait to begin his tribulation to become a god..."

The Snow Empress spoke softly, her voice as clear and melodious as melting snow, flowing into everyone's ears.

"Di Tian has the confidence to do this. If it weren't for the dimensional laws suppressing humans and soul beasts before, he wouldn't have needed to wait until now..."

Ice Empress's charming yet slightly arrogant voice rang out, and she then focused her attention on the distant dragon's roar. After chuckling, she hugged Snow Empress's leg and gave Shu Yan a meaningful look.

That look was both an invitation and a provocation.

Shu Yan remained silent. He hadn't disciplined the somewhat arrogant Hyotei recently, which had made them a little unaware of his power.

Recalling how the girl had been bullied by him and Xue Di, crying and begging for mercy until she couldn't even breathe, Shu Yan's lips curled into a strange smile. Xue Di, whose leg was being held by Bing Di, also noticed Shu Yan's gaze. To this, Xue Di simply smiled and instantly understood Shu Yan's thoughts. Finally, she didn't forget to give Shu Yan a charming and alluring look.

All I can say is, she truly lives up to her title as the Snow Empress; she learns everything so quickly…

The Demon Emperor and the Evil Emperor remained silent and paid no attention to the crowd. They were focused on the distant commotion, their expressions revealing nothing of their feelings, but one could sense that they hoped Di Tian would successfully become a god.

Shu Yan slowly stood up, walked to the front of the group, and then smiled gently.

With a wave of his hand, the lightning that had already struck Di Tian, ​​leaving him covered in bloody wounds, gradually weakened. Di Tian noticed this and dared not relax. A blackish-purple beam of light shot out from his mouth, its terrifying power shattering the clouds within a radius of tens of thousands of miles. Instantly, a golden light slowly shone down, landing on Di Tian's hideous wounds.

As Di Tian's body trembled, his aura surged dramatically, and in the next instant, he completely stepped into the god-level realm.

Perhaps sensing what had just happened, Di Tian let out another long dragon roar in the direction of Kong Yuan, and then his figure slowly disappeared into the endless golden light.

Shu Yan withdrew his gaze, picked up the soft, chubby little girl who looked only two or three years old, gently kissed her on the cheek, making her giggle, before saying:

"Sis, I'm taking Yue back to see Mom and Dad first. Jiu Jiu, you guys should come back for dinner soon too, so Mom and Dad won't nag."

Everyone responded, and Su Tong quickly followed Shu Yan's steps, not forgetting to pick up the various small toys that the little girl had left on the ground.

After watching the three figures disappear into the distance for a long time, he said with a touch of emotion:

"My parents have such a wonderful relationship... I really don't know when we'll be able to have our own child..."

As she spoke, Xu Jiujiu touched her lower abdomen with a hint of helplessness.

Most of the women shared the same sentiment, but considering that there was still a long time ahead, they weren't too worried.

Su Yue is Su Tong and Shu Yan's younger sister, yes, their biological sister. Although there is a significant age gap, that is indeed the case.

A few years ago, Ruan Qinyu and Su Mingxuan left Xingluo City to travel on the mainland. They were gone for two years, and when they returned, they had a little girl still wrapped in swaddling clothes with them.

Shu Yan and Su Tong were stunned for a long time. They looked at each other, and then at Ruan Qinyu, who was beaming with happiness, and Su Mingxuan, who seemed rather smug. They roughly understood what had happened.

Although they were a little unhappy that their parents had suddenly given them a younger sister without their knowledge, the two of them quickly accepted the reality.

After all, his parents are now Limit Douluo and Super Douluo respectively. In addition, the evolution of the plane has greatly increased the lifespan of the strong. Although they look old, their age is not even a fraction of the maximum lifespan corresponding to their cultivation level. The two are also so loving. In fact, it is not impossible.

Naturally, everyone showered this poor little sister with tenderness and care, vying to help Ruan Qinyu share the burden of childcare. It was also a way to practice in advance and a form of unforeseen planning.

No matter what, Su Yue was a little princess cherished by everyone. From the moment she was born, the greatest pressure in her life was probably the endless pampering and love from her elders...

As for her future martial spirit awakening and cultivation, these are not issues she needs to worry about. Shu Yan and the other women will arrange everything in advance. What everyone hopes for most is that she can forever retain that purest innocence and romance, and live forever in happiness...

There's a saying that goes something like this: the little princess crying above these clouds will become one of the most esteemed people in this world in the future...

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(End of this chapter)