Douluo Continent: I got the Sharingan at the start!

Xu Tianran keenly noticed Ju Zi's unusual behavior. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone probing, "What? Are you worried that my cooperation with the Holy Spirit Cult is like seeking help from a tiger?"

Orange was silent for a moment, but finally nodded slightly. "The Holy Spirit Cult is, after all, a sect composed of evil soul masters, and is not tolerated by the world."

Their way of thinking is completely different from that of normal Soul Masters. I'm afraid...

"What are you afraid of?" Xu Tianran pressed, his tone carrying a hint of pressure.

Orange took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "I'm afraid Your Highness will be used by them, and in the end..."

She didn't say anything more, but what she left unsaid was even more chilling.

Xu Tianran looked at the orange, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He waved his hand, interrupting Ju Zi, "How could I not know that cooperating with them is like asking a tiger for its skin? But now I have no choice but to do it."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling night view outside. His tone was full of helplessness and ambition. "In terms of the development speed of soul tools, even if those three countries that originally belonged to Douluo Continent try to catch up with us, they can't catch up."

Our national strength far surpasses theirs.

However, in terms of sheer strength, we might be able to deal with a single country, but to rule the entire continent would be extremely difficult.

"Why don't they develop soul tools? Why? Humph!" Xu Tianran sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

"You think they don't want to? They don't not want to, they just can't!"

They are bound by themselves, their hands and feet tied by those ridiculous traditions and outdated ideas!

He slammed his hand on the table, his voice filled with resentment, "Rare metals?"

They do have them, they just can't bear to use them!

They would rather waste those precious resources on those flashy but impractical Soul Masters than invest in the research of Soul Guidance Devices that could truly change the landscape of the continent!

Ultimately, it's because they're afraid—afraid of change, afraid of losing their privileged position!

Xu Tianran took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, but his tone was still full of suppressed anger, "Soul Master, Soul Master! They keep talking about Soul Master!"

Yes, Soul Masters are powerful, but even the most powerful Soul Master cannot withstand the charge of a thousand troops. Can they withstand the bombardment of countless Soul-guided cannonballs?

He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bustling scene outside, but his tone was tinged with sadness, "How many years has the Soul Master inheritance on the Douluo Continent continued?"

Thousands of years? Tens of thousands of years? No one knows! In this long span of time, they have long been deeply rooted and have become the masters of this continent! And what about our Sun and Moon Empire?

We started late and had a weak foundation, so we are far behind them in both the quantity and quality of our Soul Masters.

Especially in terms of high-end combat capabilities, we are at an absolute disadvantage!

"Think about it, it's just Shrek Academy, just one academy!" Xu Tianran suddenly turned around, his tone filled with barely suppressed anger. "They have so many Title Douluos! And what about us? How many powerful individuals in our entire empire can rival them?"

"Perhaps, I say perhaps," he said, his tone softening slightly, but his eyes still gleamed with determination.

"Several hundred years later, when our Sun Moon Empire has accumulated enough strength and possesses powerful enough soul tools and excellent soul masters, we will also be able to defeat them and unify the entire continent!"

But I can't wait that long, and I can't live that long either!

"A true man should act like this! Seize every moment!"

Xu Tianran spoke firmly, his fists clenched.

"I will conquer the entire continent while I am alive, while I rule the empire, and let the flag of the Sun and Moon Empire fly over every corner of the continent!"

At this point, Xu Tianran's eyes were filled with fervor.

"Conquering the entire continent—how easy is that?"

Xu Tianran shook his head, his tone tinged with a touch of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing regret, emotion, and a sense of unwavering determination).

"Although our Sun Moon Empire has developed rapidly in recent years, and our soul tool technology is far ahead of those old relics on the Douluo Continent, we still need to plan carefully if we want to truly conquer them."

He paused, as if organizing his thoughts, and then continued, "To do this, we need external help, we need to find allies who can fight alongside us."

More importantly, we need a force capable of competing with those powerful Soul Masters in terms of high-end combat power.

At this point, Xu Tianran's tone revealed a hint of confidence: "Soul Masters are the sharpest weapon of our Sun Moon Empire, and also our greatest reliance."

On the battlefield, with the support of soul tools, our soldiers can unleash combat power far exceeding the ordinary.

With thorough preparation and planning, Soul Masters are not afraid of Soul Masters; in fact, they far surpass Soul Masters in area-of-effect combat.

"However, Soul Masters are not invincible."

Xu Tianran's tone became serious. "A level nine Soul Master is already the top force in our Soul Master team, but if they face a true Title Douluo, they have almost no chance of winning in a sudden encounter."

Every ninth-level Soul Master is an invaluable asset to the Empire, and I cannot allow them to take risks.

"Therefore, I will not use them to deal with those Soul Masters and Title Douluos."

Xu Tianran said firmly, "We need to find a more suitable force to make up for our shortcomings in high-end combat capabilities."

"And looking at the entire continent, who is more suitable than the Holy Spirit Cult?" A subtle smile appeared on Xu Tianran's lips. "Those evil soul masters have endured and accumulated for countless years to reach their current scale."

They were filled with hatred for those self-proclaimed orthodox Soul Masters and longed to return to the continent and reclaim everything that belonged to them.

"In terms of high-end combat capabilities, they are our greatest asset."

Xu Tianran's voice was deep and seductive, "And since the Holy Spirit Cult is composed entirely of evil soul masters, it is impossible for them to stand in the forefront and do anything."

Therefore, they can only operate behind the scenes, with our Sun and Moon Empire acting as their representative, clearing obstacles for them and ultimately achieving their goals.

"The relationship between us was originally one of mutual exploitation."

Xu Tianran’s tone revealed a hint of coldness. “They need my power to expand their territory; and I need their power to help me conquer the continent.”

Our goals are aligned, and that's enough.

"As for their conditions..." Xu Tianran chuckled, "Their most important request is nothing to me. They just want to become the state religion of our Sun Moon Empire, with the leader holding the hereditary position of Imperial Preceptor."

At the same time, after we rule the continent, we will proclaim to the world that they are the true lineage of Soul Masters, washing away their stains.

"So, you don't need to worry about anything at all." Xu Tianran's tone was somewhat reassuring. "Even if we have conflicts, it will be after we unify the continent."

By then, I might have accumulated enough strength to cope with any unforeseen circumstances.

As he said this, a cold glint flashed across Xu Tianran's lips.

Orange listened quietly, a chill running down her spine. His Highness the Crown Prince was far too profound; it was only in front of her that he would reveal his true feelings.

"Ju Zi, push me to the window," Xu Tianran suddenly said, interrupting Ju Zi's thoughts.

"Yes." Ju Zi quickly composed herself, got up and walked behind Xu Tianran, gently pushing the wheelchair.

The sound of the wheelchair sliding was particularly clear in the quiet study. Ju Zi pushed Xu Tianran to the window and reached out to open it.

A cool night breeze blew in. Xu Tianran looked out the window at the night scene and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "If you want to watch the game, you should leave now."

Ju Zi shook her head, her tone firm: "I'm not going anywhere, I want to stay with Your Highness." As she spoke, she placed her hands on Xu Tianran's shoulders and gently massaged them.

A rare warmth appeared on Xu Tianran's face. He gently patted Ju Zi's hand and said softly, "Only when I'm alone with you can my heart relax. This feeling is truly wonderful!"

He closed his eyes slightly, as if immersed in this rare tranquility. After a moment, he opened his eyes again, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Unfortunately, tonight is destined not to let me quietly enjoy this wonderful moment."

If you're not going to watch the game, remember not to leave my side later.

Orange paused, then asked with some concern, "Your Highness, has something happened? Should we increase the guards?"

Xu Tianran shook his head, a cold smile playing on his lips: "No need, they'll be here soon."

"Them?" Orange was even more puzzled. "Who's coming? It's so late."

Xu Tianran did not answer directly, but just smiled coldly: "Some people will not give up their foolish decisions just because it is sooner or later."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than an aged voice boomed through the air: "Since you're all here, stop hiding and come out!"

The sound seemed to carry an invisible pressure, instantly shattering the tranquility of the night.

A large number of guards seemed to emerge from the darkness, completely surrounding the study where Xu Tianran was.

In the sky, a dazzling white light suddenly shone, illuminating the dark night sky as if it were daytime. A figure stood proudly in the white light and slowly descended above Xu Tianran's study.

He wore a long black robe, which fluttered in the night wind. His face was old, but he exuded an aura of authority without anger. He stood there, seemingly having stood there since time immemorial.

His face was expressionless, but his aged features held an indescribable pride, as if he controlled the sky and the earth should submit to him.

"When did the Dragon Emperor Douluo become someone else's lackey who guards their home?"

"How degenerate people are these days!" A hoarse, ancient laugh, like a call from hell, suddenly rang out in the air.

The sound was like a thunderclap, making everyone present's eardrums buzz.

Immediately afterwards, the previously clear sky suddenly changed color, as if an invisible giant hand had torn the sky apart.

A thick, dark green cloud appeared out of nowhere, quickly spreading outwards and instantly obscuring a large portion of the sky.

The dark green clouds churned and surged like boiling venom, exuding a chilling sense of oppression.

In the center of the cloud, green light flickered continuously, as if some terrifying being was about to descend.

With a deafening roar, the dark green cloud suddenly exploded.

A figure slowly emerged from the clouds and hovered in mid-air.

The newcomer was tall and burly, shrouded in a dark green robe. His face was obscured by a hood, revealing only a wisp of white beard on his chin.

With his hands behind his back, he exuded a strong sense of oppression that made people afraid to look directly at him.

Indeed, the one hovering above Xu Tianran's study was none other than Long Xiaoyao, the Dragon Emperor Douluo, also known as the Dark Holy Dragon.

He looked down at the crowd like a god, his eyes cold and devoid of any emotion.

At this moment, the one who stepped out of the green mist was none other than the Sect Master of the Body Sect, a level 98 Body Douluo, Du Bu Si, who was close to the Limit Douluo level.

He was of medium height, with green hair tied in a ponytail at the back of his head. He had a cold and stern face, and his eyes revealed a ruthless look.

He wore a simple black robe with a belt made of the bones of various poisonous insects tied around his waist, making him look sinister and terrifying.

Only a powerhouse of his caliber would dare to face Long Xiaoyao, a Limit Douluo level expert, head-on.

Long Xiaoyao's gaze fell on Du Busi, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

He snorted coldly, his voice echoing in the air like thunder: "Poison Undying, your brother was seriously injured by Mu En back then. Today, if you also want to stay here and sever your lineage, I will grant your wish."

Upon hearing Long Xiaoyao's words, a flash of anger crossed Du Busi's eyes, but he quickly calmed down.

He narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Long Xiaoyao, stop acting like an old man."

If I remember correctly, you were originally from the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Now, not only have they been reduced to joining the evil soul master sect, but they have also become a lackey of the Sun Moon Empire.

"This sect leader despises you."

Upon hearing the words "Heavenly Soul Empire," Long Xiaoyao's previously calm face finally showed a slight change.

His facial muscles twitched slightly, and a complex expression flashed in his eyes.

He remained silent for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "Has your Body Sect really sided with the Heavenly Soul Empire?" Upon hearing this, Poison Undying revealed a disdainful smile on his face.

He sneered, "What do you mean by 'defecting'? We're cooperating."

"Our sect is now the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Long Xiaoyao, if you still consider yourself a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire, you'd better get out of the way."

After hearing Du Busi's words, a hint of disappointment flashed in Long Xiaoyao's eyes.

He shook his head and said calmly, "Considering that you helped the Heavenly Soul Empire, I will spare your life today."

There's no point in talking nonsense.

You should understand the rules for Title Douluo.

When it comes to worldly disputes, let us speak from the heavens.

"Today I will meet you." (End of Chapter)