Douluo Continent: Heavenly Pill Demon Tiger

Chapter 238 Long-Term Planning: Dalori's Path

Dai Youheng slowly opened his eyes, his deep demonic pupils gleaming with suppressed light. He exhaled a long breath of turbid air, which, after leaving his body, carried a trace of heat, slightly distorting the air in front of him, revealing the surging power that had just subsided within him.

"Congratulations, young master! Your soul core is now complete, and your power has greatly increased!" Ling Ya and Nana sensed the stable and vast aura and immediately stepped forward to offer their heartfelt congratulations.

They could sense that Dai Youheng at this moment was completely transformed compared to before his seclusion, and his profound foundation was truly astonishing.

Dai Youheng felt the dark golden abyss demon core slowly rotating in his lower dantian, constantly absorbing and transforming the primordial energy of heaven and earth. A slight smile appeared on his lips. "The soul core is complete, and my soul power has naturally reached level seventy-six. At this rate, the Soul Douluo realm is just around the corner."

Upon hearing this, Nana's eyes flashed with excitement. "Young Master, as long as you break through to the Soul Douluo level, according to the agreement made by Duke White Tiger back then, wouldn't the dukedom be within your grasp? Dai Yueheng would have no chance of competing with you!"

In her view, it was a foregone conclusion that the young master would seize the dukedom.

However, Dai Youheng slowly shook her head, her gaze fixed on the deep night outside the window, as if she could see a more distant future. "No, Nana. The future White Tiger Duke will not be me."

Under the questioning gazes of Lingya and Nana, he continued, "I plan to give this seat to Luo Li. He is more suitable to sit there than I am."

"Young Master? But his strength..." Ling Ya was taken aback at first, then suddenly thought of that heaven-defying divine pill, "Young Master, do you perhaps intend to use the next Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill?"

This is the only way for Dai Luoli's strength to skyrocket, allowing her to catch up with or even surpass Dai Yueheng.

Moreover, it seems that the cooldown period for the Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill is indeed approaching.

"That's right." Dai Youheng readily admitted, his eyes calm and unwavering, revealing only unfathomable scheming. "I will give the next Lotus Seed Pill to Luo Li. Let him take charge of the White Tiger Dai family on my behalf, conquering all directions for me. When I achieve my great ambition, he will still be the hereditary Duke of White Tiger, enjoying all the glory and wealth. And I—"

He declared with intense ambition, "I want the entire continent!"

He understood the nature of power and could also understand Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu's use of the Star Crown Pact to control him.

Because, in essence, they are the same kind of people, and they will never place their complete trust in people's hearts. Because people's hearts are fickle.

While it's true that Deloris is nominally his younger brother, blood ties are never the most reliable guarantee on the road to the pinnacle of power.

The Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill is both a tremendous opportunity bestowed upon Dai Luoli, helping him rise to the top in one step; and at the same time, it is the most solid shackle planted by Dai Youheng to ensure absolute loyalty.

As long as Dai Luoli remains loyal to his elder brother, Dai Youheng can give him power, strength, and wealth.

"Nana," Dai Youheng said, turning his gaze to Nana who was standing quietly to the side, "you have two missions during my trip to the Sun Moon Empire with Xu Jiujiu."

"Please give your orders, young master!" Nana immediately knelt on one knee, her expression solemn.

Dai Youheng's voice turned cold and clear, "First, according to the list we got from Zhu Shu, clean up all the remaining henchmen of the White Tiger Duke's direct line, as well as that sickbed Zhu Man. I want you to clear all obstacles for Luo Li and pave a broad road that no one can stop."

This list details the Soul Master forces supporting Dai Yueheng, and eliminating them would not be difficult for Nana, a Title Douluo.

"Nana obeys!" A cold glint flashed in Nana's eyes. Assassination and elimination were her specialties.

"Second," Dai Youheng continued, "go to the mountain village where your mother lives in seclusion, and use your Ghost Martial Soul to help Luo Li complete her Martial Soul mutation."

"Young Master's martial soul can evolve like yours?" Nana was somewhat surprised; she hadn't realized that Dai Luoli's White Tiger martial soul had such potential.

"His martial spirit, though seemingly ordinary, actually possesses extremely strong spiritual attributes, but they have never been activated," Dai Youheng explained. "You need to use powerful spiritual pressure supplemented by just the right amount of physical stimulation to force his martial spirit to undergo a transformation under extreme pressure. I didn't act before because I was concerned that he was still young and his foundation was not stable, and I was afraid he couldn't withstand such a fierce impact. Now that he is sixteen years old, it's time for him to break free from mediocrity and shine with the light he deserves."

Dai Youheng's intention to cultivate Dai Luoli was genuine, but this affection was always overshadowed by his enormous ambition and desire for control.

"After you've completed these two tasks, you shall immediately depart for the Sun and Moon Empire to join us," Dai Youheng instructed finally, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. "This continent-wide elite competition will be a gathering of powerful figures in Mingdu, and it will certainly not be peaceful. But chaos is often the best opportunity for us to devise a plan to break through the impasse and complete the divine test."

"Yes, young master! Nana will not fail you!" Nana solemnly replied, her figure slowly disappearing into the shadows.

In the quiet room, only Dai Youheng and Ling Ya remained. Dai Youheng looked at Ling Ya, "Ling Ya, your second soul core has just stabilized. You still need to cultivate diligently and familiarize yourself with its wonders. During the competition, there may be a time for you to show your skills."

"Understood!" Ling Ya bowed and replied, his heart filled with awe and anticipation for the impending storm. Following such a far-sighted and ambitious young master, the road ahead was destined to be anything but ordinary.

Half a month later.

Time flew by amidst the intense preparations. On the day of departure, before the pre-dawn mist had fully dissipated, the dedicated Soul Guidance Plaza on the east side of Star Luo City was already bustling with people and brightly lit.

The enormous royal carriage stood quietly in the center of the square. Its streamlined body was made of tough alloy and engraved with the unique star patterns of the Star Crown Sect. Under the illumination of the soul-guiding lamp, it shimmered with a restrained and noble luster.

The chariot was not pulled by ordinary horses, but by four tamed, century-old spirit beasts called "Wind Chasers." They were pure white, with phantom wings on their backs, and a gentle breeze seemed to swirl around their hooves, making them appear exceptionally majestic.

The members of the Star Luo Empire team, or rather, the Star Crown Sect team, have all assembled.

Over the past two weeks, the seven have engaged in intensive joint training.

Fortunately, the team's composition was indeed balanced. Dai Youheng and Mo Yang were responsible for strong attacks, Tang Yuning was agile and disruptive, Ying Wei was stable in defense, Xu Aojun used the Star Crown Martial Soul for control and amplification, Dong Hui's Supreme Goodness Like Water Martial Soul provided continuous healing and status recovery, and Xu Jiujiu, as the captain and control-type Soul Master, coordinated the overall situation with the wonderful ability of the Star Crown Martial Soul.

Although their teamwork still needs to be honed in major competitions, their basic tactical coordination is already quite impressive.