The World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament is in full swing.
Everyone in the Douluo Continent community is watching the progress closely.
At the same time, some changes are quietly taking place, such as the Free Alliance's infiltration of the two great empires.
With the help of deities such as Qianrenxue and the God of Lust, the Freedom Alliance grew stronger and stronger, and their propositions gained more and more trust from the people.
Compared to the few nobles, the interests of the Free Alliance, which represented a larger number of people, were more likely to be heard.
They then began to expand into the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire at an extremely rapid pace.
Even though the two great empires were prepared, they were unable to stop this process.
At this time, Qian Renxue, representing the Heaven Dou Empire, came to Wuhun City to seek its help.
Of course, she certainly wouldn't genuinely want to make this happen, since she herself is a promoter of the Freedom Alliance.
Upon meeting Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue explained the situation of the Freedom Alliance to him.
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but laugh, nodding in praise:
"Xiaoxue, you've done a good job. At the current pace, it's estimated that in three to five years, the entire landscape of Douluo Continent will be completely changed. At that time, there will no longer be two great empires and nobles, but everyone will be equal, just like Ladio's previous proposition."
"Everyone has equal access to basic resources, and their human rights are equal."
Qian Daoliu sighed with emotion. He couldn't help but think that if it weren't for Ladio, the best outcome for the Spirit Hall would have been to rebuild a unified empire.
In the end, they will still follow the same path as Tian Dou and Xing Luo.
The situation of the Free Alliance, on the other hand, is more in line with the inclinations of the Angel God.
God loves all people equally, and naturally grants everyone the same human rights: birth, aging, sickness, and death. No one is born special.
If you want to transcend the mundane, then strive for it, but even if you become a god, your life is no more noble than that of a mortal.
If you kill innocent mortals, then you deserve to die too!
This future is about to become a reality!
Qian Daoliu said, "Since Xiaoxue believes the time is ripe, then our Spirit Hall will assist secretly for now. After the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament concludes, we will reveal our options and force the two great empires to cooperate!"
"Okay!" Qian Renxue nodded vigorously, as this was precisely the purpose of her trip.
She changed the subject abruptly, her expression turning somewhat shy. At this moment, she had reverted to her female form, with long, wavy golden hair and an exquisitely beautiful face.
"Grandpa, I have another idea..."
"What are your thoughts?"
When Qian Daoliu saw Qian Renxue's awkward manner, he immediately guessed what was going on and couldn't help but smile.
Qian Renxue said in a deep, muffled voice, "I want to become the number one in the world, using my own identity..."
Although she is engaged to Ladio, it was arranged by Ladio when Qian Renxue was a child, and he may not necessarily marry her as he wishes.
But if you become the best in the world, you can make a wish to Latio.
She could then publicly declare her possession of Ladio.
"Okay! Grandpa will help you!" Qian Daoliu smiled.
He certainly couldn't let go of such an important grandson-in-law as Latio; naturally, he had to quickly secure the opportunity for his granddaughter!
"I will take care of those potential threats to you."
Qian Daoliu said earnestly.
In fact, Qian Renxue's talent was already among the top in Douluo Continent.
Furthermore, she has also learned Latio's techniques, so there are probably no more than fifty people who could defeat her.
Among those people, almost all of them were influential figures in the Spirit Hall.
In short, the Spirit Hall is planning to pave the way for Qian Renxue!
……
On the Star Luo Empire side.
The Xingluo royal family specially invited Zhu Zhuqing over.
In the palace, Emperor Xingluo sat in the main seat, with Prince Zhu sitting beside him, almost as equals.
Prince Zhu was naturally terrified, but Emperor Xingluo insisted that he do so.
Below them were Empress Xingluo, Zhu Zhuqing, the eldest prince Davis, Zhu Zhuyun, the second prince, Dai Mubai, and other members of the royal family—all core members.
Zhu Zhuqing was subtly the focus of everyone's attention.
Emperor Xingluo said, "Everyone, we have all underestimated the speed of the Free Alliance's expansion. Now, more than thirty cities have been out of control, and they are still infiltrating. This is beyond our ability to stop."
As the Emperor of Xingluo spoke, even his resolute face couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness.
The Star Luo Empire has always been known for its ruthless methods.
In the past, if faced with a force like the Freedom Alliance, they might have directly suppressed them with force.
But now it's the era of Ladio; if they dared to do that, the army would probably mutini.
The entire Star Luo Empire will suffer as a result.
Upon hearing this answer, the members of the Star Luo royal family all wore complex expressions.
Many people were secretly watching Zhu Zhuqing.
When Zhu Zhuqing first became a student of Saint Master Ladio, many members of the Star Luo royal family were quite angry, believing that Zhu Zhuqing had betrayed the royal family and should be punished.
Some even suggested sending someone to assassinate Zhu Zhuqing as a warning to others.
But now, the Star Luo royal family even has to consider whether they have to rely on Zhu Zhuqing's power.
After all, in the foreseeable future, the Star Luo Empire is likely to be doomed.
Without Zhu Zhuqing's connection, these people who had lost their country might have easily faced retribution.
Therefore, Zhu Zhuqing is their trump card for survival.
"Speak freely about whatever solutions you have," Emperor Xingluo said wearily.
Davis opened his mouth, but now he really had no other choice.
It seems that the only way out is to watch helplessly as the Star Luo Empire is destroyed.
Force? That's absolutely out of the question.
As in the past, ceding territory and paying reparations was a practice that the Star Luo Empire had never done before, but this method was different for the Free Alliance.
Because the Free Alliance is unlike any previous national war!
What else can we do?
beg for mercy?
Threat?
Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and said, "They're just a bunch of lowly people. We can't control the Freedom Alliance, but can't we at least deal with our own people?"
"Use strict control directly; anyone who dares to contact the Freedom Alliance will have their entire family executed!"
Dai Mubai spoke with a hint of resentment and a vicious tone.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xingluo's face darkened, and he looked coldly at Dai Mubai.
Davis and the others all looked surprised.
They had considered this idea, but none of them dared to say it. What if they were pushed out as scapegoats?
"This is something you absolutely must not do."
Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.
"What makes you say that?!" Dai Mubai asked coldly, as if deliberately trying to spite Zhu Zhuqing.
"Get out!" Emperor Xingluo shouted.
Dai Mubai was taken aback. Shouldn't he be cursing Zhu Zhuqing?
After all, he had just returned, and the Star Luo Emperor had kindly told him that he had been wronged and that he would be compensated in the future.
"Dai Mubai! I told you to get out! Didn't you hear me?"
Emperor Xingluo said angrily.
"???" Dai Mubai was dumbfounded. Why was he the one who was kicked out?
With no other option, he could only leave, his face pale.
……
Wuhun Temple.
The Supreme Council convened, and Bibi Dong had two matters to discuss: the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament and the Freedom Alliance.
The final match will definitely be held in Wuhun City.
As the host, it would be too embarrassing for the Spirit Hall to lose first place to someone else.
Among the top experts in the Spirit Hall are Qian Daoliu and a few other enshrined figures, as well as elders commanded by Bibi Dong.
They were among Latio's three thousand experimental subjects, and were quite competitive.
At the meeting, Bibi Dong made many arrangements.
After the meeting, Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong had a private conversation, during which Qian Daoliu revealed Qian Renxue's plan.
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up, even though she and Qian Renxue had already reconciled.
Last time, she wanted to help Qian Renxue achieve her goal, but was stopped by the God of Lust. Now she finally has a chance to make amends.
"We must help Xue'er achieve this. The entire process will be handled by our Spirit Hall and the Scholars Alliance. Ning Fengzhi is a smart man. If we exchange some benefits with him and explain the situation, he should cooperate. We can change Xue'er's opponents to weaker ones, or Spirit Hall's Spirit Masters."
Bibi Dong paced back and forth, trying to come up with a solution.
Qian Daoliu's lips twitched slightly; he was thinking of giving Qian Renxue's opponents a great reward.
Bibi Dong went even further, attempting to manipulate the tournament directly.
However, he will still support it.
After all, it concerns his granddaughter's happiness.
……
The competition is progressing very smoothly.
The enthusiasm for Douluo Continent is soaring, and the competition has finally reached the finals. The finalists from each region will all come to Wuhun City.
Twenty people each from Tiandou, Xingluo, and the Free Alliance.
The Wuhun City has sixty people.
In total, 120 people participated in the finals.
These people all became famous people known to almost everyone!
The Spirit Hall has thirty-six members, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has sixteen, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has eight, and the Clear Sky School has four.
There were actually sixteen contestants among the soul beasts.
The rest came from various forces, such as Poseidon Island and gods in disguise.
The Wuhun City gambling platform has been launched, and various related merchandise has been released.
This is a grand event for the entire Douluo Continent.
The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family's soul-guided broadcasting equipment was sold to more places, and they began to conduct exclusive interviews with the 120 contestants.
Not a single contestant refused; such an opportunity to become famous was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
In the first round, 120 players were narrowed down to 60, and the players for each match were quickly selected.
Then Wuhun City began to promote this.
……
Inside the Soul Beast Merchant Guild.
Gu Yuena was very puzzled. She asked, "Di Tian, why are there only so many soul beasts? Apart from ferocious beasts, how many soul beasts can enter the finals? And they don't seem to be using the cultivation techniques I improved?"
Faced with Gu Yuena's question, Di Tian felt a pang of embarrassment.
He couldn't very well say that it was because the spirit beasts simply couldn't learn his modified techniques, and that they were all Saint Master Radio's techniques.
The Soul Beasts' current achievements are all thanks to Saint Master Radio.
If everyone had learned Gu Yuena's techniques, there would probably be far fewer of them now!
"Why aren't you saying anything? Di Tian, are you hiding something from me?" Gu Yuena pressed.
Di Tian paused for a moment, hesitating whether to tell Gu Yuena the truth.
As soon as she opened her mouth, Gu Yuena shook her head and said:
"Well, you've done quite well to get this far, and you still have a chance to become number one."
"Although I don't think Latio's wish will amount to anything, it's still an honor. Bring the beasts in; I'll personally guide them now. It's not quite right for you to guide them on my behalf."
Gu Yuena said with a smile.
Di Tian's expression changed. Last time, when Gu Yuena wanted to personally teach the ferocious beasts, he had to deal with it hastily.
Now it's happening again, and it seems like I can't change it.
"My lord..."
Gu Yuena asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Aren't you going yet?"
Di Tian sighed inwardly. The more he concealed this well-intentioned lie, the greater the price he would pay.
He turned and left.
Gu Yuena was quite looking forward to it. When the soul beasts under her tutelage swept the top three spots, the title of God of Wisdom would naturally surpass that of Ladio!
Yes, she does have some issues with Ladio now.
Who told the other person to let me experience such a shameful feeling without my knowledge?
"Perhaps I could go see him?"
"Jin Ni, this time, you absolutely cannot do that kind of thing again!"
Gu Yuena gave her a solemn instruction.
……
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi summoned all the high-ranking officials who had entered the finals.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu... Rongrong, you must keep what happens next a secret! The Spirit Hall has discussed it with me..." Ning Fengzhi then told everyone about Qian Renxue's situation.
If it's just a matter of exchanging benefits, he most likely won't agree.
The first World Martial Arts Tournament champion, whose prize is the wish of the Holy Master Latio, who would be willing to give it up?
He was originally going to refuse, but after learning about Qian Renxue's identity, this earth-shattering secret made him undecided.
Everyone from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School looked astonished.
Unexpectedly, the Holy Master Ladio was already engaged.
Ning Rongrong was the first to stand up and object, "I don't care! If I run into her, I won't hold back! I'll beat her to a pulp! What right does she have to be engaged to Saint Ladio?"
Ning Rongrong's voice was full of sourness; she was practically dying of jealousy towards Qian Renxue.
She had always wanted to have something happen between herself and the Holy Master Latio, but she never had the chance.
Now that she heard that Qian Renxue could reap the benefits without lifting a finger, she was furious.
"Rongrong!" Ning Fengzhi frowned and glanced at her.
Sword Douluo said, "As a Soul Master, I strongly oppose this behavior. But from the sect's perspective, perhaps we should agree..."
Everyone else nodded in agreement, knowing the power of pillow talk.
Qian Renxue was originally the fiancée of Saint Master Ladio. Even without this incident, she might have become his wife in the future.
Even if they weren't, Qian Renxue's relationship with Saint Master Ladio was definitely closer than theirs.
What if they offend Qian Renxue and are disliked by Saint Master Ladio?
"Grandpa Sword?" Ning Rongrong looked at Sword Douluo in surprise.
Surprisingly, even the most upright and incorruptible Sword Douluo was the first to accept it.
"I second that. Rongrong, this era isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social interactions," Bone Douluo said, shaking his head.
"I don't care!!!"
Ning Rongrong roared angrily, then turned and ran away.
Ning Fengzhi watched her retreating figure and shook his head slightly, "No need to worry about her..." (End of Chapter)
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