Douluo Continent: Peerless Angel Qian Renxue.

Chapter 90 Death Descends

"Your Highness, Senior Shadow Douluo has sent word that the person you mentioned has successfully entered the academy," Orange said softly, standing beside Xu Tianran.

Orange didn't know what happened when the Crown Prince went to see the Sun Saintess, but she had a feeling that the meeting didn't go very smoothly.

That day, when Xu Tianran returned, he was calm and composed, greeting everyone he met with a nod and salutation, as if he were experiencing a second spring in his life.

Upon entering the East Palace, his entire demeanor instantly darkened. Ju Zi wasn't in the East Palace at the time, but when she returned, she didn't find Xu Tianran in his bedchamber. More than an hour later, Xu Tianran emerged from the secret passage, covered in blood. At the end of the passage was the dungeon where he imprisoned some of his enemies.

Xu Tianran seemed to have been stimulated by something. He kept touching his face, then wiped the blood off his face, smeared it on his hands, smelled it, and let out a long, blissful sigh.

Ju Zi knew what Xu Tianran's martial soul was: the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon, which possessed a destructive will. Sometimes he would indeed lose control of his killing intent, but usually he would hide it very well.

Ju Zi didn't dare ask what had happened. She only knew that Xu Tianran refused to let her stay in the palace that night. It wasn't until the next day that he told her the negotiations had been successful.

He then told her that Qian Renxue planned to enter the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and that she should get close to this mysterious girl no matter what.

"Did they enroll today?" Xu Tianran asked casually.

"That's right. They entered the academy this morning, and since it's the academy's monthly holiday, they didn't have any classes. After passing the physical fitness test, they went back to the dormitory you specially prepared to rest. I haven't seen them come out."

A cold glint flashed in Xu Tianran's eyes. That dormitory was one he had prepared specifically for Qian Renxue, and it was also equipped with surveillance cameras. He also wanted to find something to use against her.

The thought of being humiliated by that saintess, almost as if he were being trampled under her jade-like feet, made his heart burn like fire.

After he fell to the ground, she walked barefoot to his side, her condescending attitude as if she were looking at a small dog on the roadside.

Yes, that's the kind of look you give someone who's a loser or trash!

When had he ever suffered such humiliation?! So when he returned that day, he went to the dungeon without saying a word and wantonly trampled on the enemy who had secretly imprisoned him!

As a result... he didn't have feet.

This enraged him even more! So without saying a word, he had the maid who had previously shown some other intentions tortured to death by a thousand cuts.

That night, he didn't let Ju Zi stay in the palace either, because Qian Renxue's words that he was a eunuch prince once again deeply hurt his heart.

Although he outwardly agreed to the other party's request, Xu Tianran was not about to give in so easily. After all, a dog that bites doesn't bark.

Yes, he has already put himself very well into the role of the puppy.

However, he had no idea what fate awaited him in the future.

Qian Renxue certainly wouldn't mind investing again, but the lesson learned from her previous failed investment in Huo Yuhao made her never be so kind to her next investment target again. Who knows if it would be another ungrateful wretch?

If Xu Tianran behaves himself as the Crown Prince, Qian Renxue wouldn't mind granting his absurd wish to attend classes at Shrek Academy when they win in the future. Helping him heal his leg wouldn't be out of the question either. After all, she and Xu Tianran don't have any deep-seated hatred.

"Ju Zi, thank you for your hard work." Xu Tianran sighed.

"Why does Your Highness say that?" Orange was clearly flustered, though it was feigned. "That girl is obviously not as simple as she seems. I need to know more about her."

Orange nodded: "No problem, Your Highness."

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the mainland.

In the capital city of the Heavenly Soul Empire, on the outskirts of Heavenly Dou City, lies a dilapidated village.

"Brother, you told me that as long as we followed orders, this operation would be foolproof," a middle-aged man said, his eyes revealing dissatisfaction. "How come in the end, we still suffered a total annihilation?"

This person is the sect leader of the Heavenly Soul Empire who attacked Qian Renxue back then, with the cultivation level of an 89th-level Soul Douluo.

"How would I know?" The other middle-aged man he was talking to frowned. "Although Sikong Qi is only a Soul Saint, he is still one of the ace soldiers of our Heavenly Soul Empire branch. His abilities are beyond question. This operation failed because someone sabotaged it."

What he said wasn't wrong. If Qian Renxue and Xue Di hadn't appeared, that evil soul master team might not have lasted until Ye Xishui arrived.

Although it's uncertain whether their operation will succeed because of Shen Yuanyi's presence, it certainly won't result in total annihilation.

"That's your problem!" the Heavenly Soul Sect Master said impatiently. "All I know is that our sect members still died despite your assurances! I need to give the sect disciples an explanation."

"Confess? What confession?" another person said impatiently. "That's a battlefield! The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and unexpected things can always happen. We've also conducted an internal investigation and have basically confirmed that there is no mole."

He looked at his old friend: "Zang Jinzhong, remember, you joined this operation voluntarily! You should have known the danger of this operation before it even began!"

"I know! My dear Minister Cao Deren! But ever since you became this so-called branch minister, you've completely changed! You've become even more cold-blooded and ruthless!" Zang Jinzhong retorted without backing down, "Damn it, could your lousy martial spirit really have such a big influence on you?"

"You have absolutely no brotherhood left, neither towards me nor towards the men under your command! In the past, you would at least put on a show of crying for the fallen brothers before sending them off to the battlefield one by one. Now you don't even bother with the pretense, do you?"

"You've become a cold-blooded monster who only knows how to complete missions! How many more people will have to sacrifice themselves for your damned missions?"

"Zang Jinzhong!" Cao Deren interrupted him. "You need to understand, we are fighting against evil soul masters! They are a group of demons who eat people without spitting out the bones! Even breathing is a crime for them! I am a monster who graduated from Shrek Academy. I am not an ordinary person, and neither are they! This is a life-or-death battle that transcends the entanglements of ordinary soul masters. We have no other choice."

He took a deep breath: "For so many years, Shrek Academy has always remembered the Sea God's oracle and teachings, fighting to protect the justice of the continent and the honor of the academy. Countless predecessors have sacrificed themselves on this battlefield, but we continue to follow one after another in protecting the faith of the Sea God."

Zang Jin patted Cao Deren's shoulder earnestly: "Old buddy, I admit you are doing good deeds, but you have to understand, your current state is similar to being possessed by a demon. Sometimes your obsession is like that of a monster."

"You're right, I am a monster." Cao Deren coldly pushed his friend away. "Sometimes I'm quite glad my martial spirit is the Ruthless Sword. If I were a sentimental sword like you, I'd only be indecisive on the battlefield!"

"Fine, fine, you're a monster from the number one academy on the entire continent. I can't argue with you because you're so high and mighty! So you wouldn't understand how hard these children have worked to cultivate since they were little!" Zang Jinzhong's face also showed a hint of ferocity. "But the blood of my sect's disciples cannot be shed in vain!"

"Their blood was not shed in vain." Suddenly, a clear, cold voice rang out.

(End of this chapter)