Douluo Continent: Starting from the Fusion of My Martial Soul with Xiao Xiao

In a star-rated hotel in the center of Tiandou City, the Shrek team's exclusive suite was brightly lit.

Wu Ming stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the surging crowd below, her golden hair gently swaying.

Her brows were furrowed, her fingers tapping on the windowsill, her voice anxious.

"When exactly will Sister Lexuan arrive? The opening ceremony is still an hour and a half away, if she doesn't come soon, there will be trouble!"

As the vice-captain of this generation of Shrek Seven Devils, and one of only two Soul Emperors in the team, Wu Ming is under a lot of pressure with Captain Zhang Lexuan absent.

White walked over carrying a glass of warm water, her palm glowing with a soft, pale blue light, and answered calmly.

"The captain just sent a message via her dedicated communication soul tool. Her reconnaissance mission in the Sun Moon Empire has just ended, but her soul-guided flying vehicle has encountered a minor malfunction. She won't be able to return to Heaven Dou City until the afternoon at the earliest."

Wu Ming turned around, and the heat of her martial spirit faintly leaked out, raising the temperature in the room by a few degrees.

"This afternoon? Shrek Academy will be the first to play, that's the rule of the tournament..."

Wu Ming took a deep breath and made a quick decision.

"Go to the reserve team immediately and call Ma Xiaotao over to fill in. We can't let her miss the game!"

Wu Ming didn't even dare to think about what kind of punishment she would face from the academy if she lost this first match.

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away." White nodded, turned around, and quickly walked out of the suite.

The central square of Tiandou City was already packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.

As the main venue for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament held by the Heavenly Soul Empire, this place was decorated with the utmost luxury.

In the center of the square stands a hundred-meter-tall Soul Guidance Lighthouse, its body shimmering with seven-colored light, illuminating the entire square as if it were daytime.

The stands were packed with spectators from all over the country, and cheers and applause rose and fell, deafeningly loud.

Dozens of giant soul-guided screens hovered in mid-air, broadcasting high-definition images in real time to every corner of the scene, even the subtle expressions on the viewing platform were clearly visible.

Nine cannons were neatly arranged on the east side of the square. With a loud announcement from the master of ceremonies, the cannons roared to life.

Rumble— Rumble—

Nine thunderous roars echoed through the sky, and colorful fragments of soul-guided light rained down from the heavens, like a dazzling shower of light, bringing the opening ceremony to a climax.

The viewing platform was located on a high platform on the north side of the square, and was reserved for the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the top forces on the continent.

Xue Yuheng held Xiao Xiao's hand and sat down in the VIP seat next to the royal seats.

He wore a black brocade robe embroidered with dark gold dragon patterns. He was tall and straight, and although he was only 1.5 meters tall, he had a calm and dignified aura.

Xiao Xiao nestled beside him, holding a glistening sugar painting in her hand. Her little mouth kept moving, and her cheeks were bulging, like a satisfied little hamster.

Xue Yuheng's gaze swept across the arena below, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

From this angle, you can clearly see the tension and anticipation on the faces of the team members.

This continent-wide advanced soul master elite competition is not only an arena for young soul masters, but also a stage for major forces to compete.

Just then, the camera on the soul guide screen suddenly switched, precisely focusing on Xue Yuheng on the viewing platform.

The young man's handsome face and his restrained yet undeniable aura instantly projected themselves onto every corner of the square.

At the edge of the arena, the Shrek team was preparing to enter when Wu Ming inadvertently looked up and his gaze fell on the Soul Guidance Screen.

The moment she saw Xue Yuheng, her heart skipped a beat.

Yuheng…why is he here?

Was it done specifically for me?

Eight months ago, the boy from her family changed her life!

A wave of surprise washed over her like a warm current, instantly calming her previously anxious mood.

Wu Ming still remembers that day when the two of them were in her boudoir... A vast power of creation surged into her body, directly evolving her Golden Crow Martial Soul into the Sun Golden Crow.

That was a transformation of the martial soul's quality, an opportunity that Wu Ming never dared to even dream of.

A faint smile unconsciously appeared on Wu Ming's lips.

So he was here too. Maybe I should try harder in this competition.

The opening ceremony proceeded smoothly, and after Emperor West of the Heavenly Soul Empire delivered a brief speech, the competition officially began.

According to the rules of the Continental Tournament, the previous champion, Shrek Academy, must be the first to appear.

Wu Ming took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and led the Shrek team members onto the field.

The seven marched in unison, their soul power flowing around them. Their aura as the reigning champions was overwhelming, drawing cheers from the audience.

After the emcee announced loudly, Wu Ming quickly walked onto the drawing platform.

Inside the soul guide box, dozens of academy jade tokens lay quietly.

She reached into the box, casually pinched her fingers, and took out a jade pendant.

The jade tablet flipped over, and Wu Ming's luck was terrible; it turned out to be...

Mingdu Soul Mentor Academy.

This team is one of the best in the Soul Master Academy, second only to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. The team members are all dressed in sophisticated standard Soul Guidance Armor, with various Soul Guidance Cannons at their waists. Their eyes are cold and their fighting spirit is strong.

Shrek Academy's lineup is also extremely luxurious, with one Soul Emperor, five Soul Kings, and one Soul Master.

The first match was a seven-on-seven team battle.

The two sides stood still, the referee's flag was lowered, and the battle broke out instantly!

The members of the Mingdu Soul Master Academy reacted extremely quickly, activating their soul tools almost the instant the flag fell.

Dozens of dazzling light bullets shot out from the soul-guided cannon, raining down on the Shrek team like a storm. The air was torn apart by the high-speed light bullets, producing a sharp whistling sound.

"Defend!" Wu Ming shouted, and Hua Yao immediately activated her Lotus Martial Soul. The black fifth soul skill, a giant lotus flower, sheltered everyone from the artillery fire.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The light bullets struck the lotus bud one after another, and the shockwaves from the explosions caused Hua Yao's soul power to fluctuate violently.

The Mingdu Soul Master Academy's offensive was too intense, and the power of their soul tools far exceeded that of soul skills of the same level. The Shrek team was instantly at a disadvantage.

The team members tried to use their martial spirits to defend themselves, but they were still forced to retreat step by step.

Seeing his teammates struggling to hold on, Wu Ming's eyes sharpened, and he changed his ambush tactics, no longer holding back his strength.

The Realm of the Golden Crow of the Sun!

With a clear shout, golden flames erupted from her body, engulfing half the arena.

The extreme heat instantly distorted the surrounding air, and even the stone slabs on the ground began to heat up slightly.

A golden-red phantom with outstretched wings hovered above her head, its beak spewing out the true fire of the sun, majestic and domineering.

On the other side, a member of the Mingdu Soul Master Academy immediately activated his Sun Martial Soul in an attempt to resist.

However, that seemingly blazing solar flame was like a firefly meeting the scorching sun in front of Wu Ming's Golden Crow.

The Sun Martial Soul trembled violently, and the flames dimmed at a visible speed, eventually shrinking into a weak flame, unable to even condense a basic soul skill.

"Impossible! How could my Sun Martial Soul be suppressed?" The team member roared in disbelief, his face full of surprise.

This is an absolute suppression of the quality of the martial soul!

As a demigod-level evolution of the Golden Crow Martial Soul, the Sun Golden Crow controls the purest power of the sun's origin. Ordinary Sun Martial Souls don't even have the right to raise their heads in front of it.

Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent's offensive stalled, Hua Yao manipulated the lotus flowers to bloom, and the four well-coordinated figures launched a counterattack, instantly reversing the situation on the field.

Even though Ma Xiaotao was temporarily captured, she reacted quickly and flew into the air to aid Wu Ming.

The two women were like two blazing suns, controlling the rhythm of the entire team battle.

Even though Mingdu Soul Master Academy was on the defensive, they managed to hold out for half an hour thanks to their endless array of defensive soul tools.

Finally, faced with Wu Ming's sixth soul skill, the Golden Crow of the Sun, which had consumed a great deal of energy, the team leader from Mingdu Soul Master Academy chose to abandon the team battle.

Next, there will be two-on-two and one-on-one matches.

With Wu Ming nearly exhausted, it was almost impossible for her to participate in the later stages of the competition, which is why the students of Mingdu Soul Master Academy persisted.

There will be other opportunities later.

On the viewing platform, Emperor West watched Wu Ming, who was shining brightly on the field, stroke his beard, his eyes full of admiration.

"The martial soul of this female student from Shrek Academy is top-notch, the quality of the Golden Crow of the Sun. There are probably only a handful of such souls on the entire continent."

Xue Yuheng ate a piece of the palace cake on the table, a smile playing on her lips, her tone calm.

"Your Majesty flatters me. The evolution of the Golden Crow Martial Soul is indeed partly my doing."

Upon hearing this, Emperor West gave Xue Yuheng a deep look.

He had already sent people to secretly investigate the matter of Wu Ming, the eldest daughter of the Golden Crow family of the Douling Empire, evolving her martial soul. Now it seems that the source is indeed the Douling Crown Prince.

"Your Highness Prince Qian is indeed extraordinary. It is truly fortunate for the Golden Crow Clan to have such an opportunity." Emperor West paused, then changed the subject slightly, "My daughter, Vina, has considerable talent. I hope Your Highness will take good care of her in the future."

This was the emperor's subtle hint to Xue Yuheng, and also a prior agreement between the two.

Xue Yuheng naturally understood and nodded in response, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will expedite Princess Vina's martial soul evolution and will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty."

Emperor West nodded in satisfaction, his gaze returning to the arena, where the atmosphere in the stands was harmonious.

As evening fell, the first day of the competition came to an end.

In the end, Mingdu Soul Master Academy still lost.

The streets of Tiandou City were brightly lit, and the aroma of food stalls filled the air, whetting people's appetites.

Xue Yuheng held Xiao Xiao's hand as they strolled down the street. Xiao Xiao held a string of candied hawthorns in her hand and was enjoying them immensely.

Just as the two turned a street corner, a figure rushed from the opposite side, moving so fast that it created a gust of wind.

"Feel sorry!"

The cool female voice sounded slightly flustered. Xiao Xiao didn't have time to react and was knocked back, staggering a couple of steps.

Xue Yuheng reacted quickly, immediately reaching out to support Xiao Xiao and turning to look at the newcomer.

She was a woman wearing the Shrek Academy uniform, with her long hair tied in a high ponytail, her eyes and brows cool and her demeanor capable, but at this moment her face was full of apology.

"I'm so sorry, I was in a hurry and didn't see where I was going. Did I hurt you?" The woman quickly stepped forward, her voice full of remorse.

She was Zhang Lexuan, the captain of the Shrek team. She had just returned from outside the city and was eager to rejoin the team, which is why she accidentally bumped into someone.

Xiao Xiao rubbed her arm, shook her head, and whispered, "It's okay, sister."

Xue Yuheng's gaze fell on Zhang Lexuan, and another page of the wordless book in his sea of ​​consciousness appeared.

Name: Zhang Lexuan

Talent: Grade C talent

Bone age: 20

Rating: 68

Cultivation level: Sixth Ring

Martial Soul: Moon (Deduction Completed)

The best evolution path for a martial soul is a quasi-god-level martial soul—Star Moon (wielding the ultimate light)

Zhang Lexuan noticed Xue Yuheng's gaze, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, a hint of surprise in her eyes, but she didn't think much of it, treating him as just an ordinary passerby.

"Sorry to bother you, I'll be going now." After saying that, she turned around hurriedly and walked quickly towards the hotel where Shrek was staying.

Xiao Xiao tugged at Xue Yuheng's sleeve, tilted her little face up, and asked, "Xiao Xue, who is this older sister? She looks so anxious."

Xue Yuheng ruffled her hair, his gaze fixed on the direction Zhang Lexuan had left, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.

"It should be Zhang Lexuan, the captain of Shrek Academy. Hmm, she's got good talent too; maybe she can break through to Soul Douluo before she turns thirty."

This talent is relative to ordinary people. For example, Zhang Lexuan would never have imagined what kind of talent the girl she bumped into possessed.

Seven-year-old Xiao Xiao's soul power has reached level twenty-four after absorbing some of the remaining power of the Dragon Ball.

"Contra? Limit Douluo is more like it, right? Xiaoxue, do you want to help this older sister out?"

"Cough cough... hiss... no, absolutely not."