Douluo Continent: My life is ruined, but I become stronger by taking on disciples.

Chapter 158 Temporary Ceasefire

Zhu Zhuqing was filled with sorrow and despair. She closed her eyes, her heart overflowing with endless grief and resentment.

"I'm sorry, Master. I'm sorry, Oscar. I've let you down."

She sighed silently in her heart, her thoughts drifting uncontrollably away.

Those memories of spending time with Lan Minghua, Oscar, and others flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

Under Lan Minghua's careful guidance, she broke free from her family's fate and truly understood the meaning of life.

Oscar's warm yet slightly irritating smile always appeared when she was most tired and confused, offering her encouragement and support.

In just two or three years, she felt a level of respect and care she had never experienced before.

Those were the best times of her life. She no longer had to be treated like a casual gift from the Zhu family, devoid of any dignity, as she had been in the past.

Unfortunately, she is dying now.

"Buzz!"

The steel needles of the Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Deadly Darts shot out haphazardly, like a swarm of deadly bees, frantically rushing towards Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.

Dai Mubai possessed life-saving techniques from the God of War's Divine Test, and at this moment, white light surged around him.

The needles fell on the white light and melted away like snow, causing no harm whatsoever.

Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing, secretly rejoicing at his own life-saving methods.

He then burst into maniacal laughter, his voice filled with madness, repeatedly shouting, "Die! Die! Die!"

He originally intended to capture Zhu Zhuqing alive and then humiliate her.

But fate is unkind; his own life is now hanging by a thread, and preserving his life is of paramount importance.

However, Zhu Zhuqing ignored Dai Mubai's almost frantic shouts.

At this moment, she had already disregarded life and death, feeling only guilt towards Lan Minghua and Oscar.

Just as the steel needle was about to pierce her, the three precious beads around her neck suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light.

In an instant, a faint golden light enveloped her entire body.

The golden light appeared thin, yet it gave people a feeling of indestructibility.

"Jingle bells!"

In an instant, a series of clanging sounds rang out as steel needles landed on the golden light and were easily deflected.

The sudden turn of events left Dai Mubai completely stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"How is this possible? How could that slut Zhu Zhuqing possess such a defensive weapon?!"

Zhu Zhuqing woke up with a start and found herself completely unharmed.

Upon seeing the three precious beads floating in front of him, emitting a faint light, he suddenly realized the truth.

Her heart was filled with gratitude towards Lan Minghua, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Master, thank you. I never expected that these three precious beads would save my life at the critical moment."

She immediately made up her mind that she would no longer be swayed by other feelings.

After calming down, he launched an attack on Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai's pupils contracted, his heart pounded with fear, and he fled in a panic, not knowing where to run.

Having already exhausted all his options, how could he possibly escape from Zhu Zhuqing, a Soul Master specializing in agility-based attacks?

However, at this critical moment, a dark figure appeared like a ghost, grabbed Dai Mubai, and quickly retreated.

Even Zhu Zhuqing, at this moment, could not match the speed of that dark figure.

Dai Mubai snapped out of his daze and looked closely. It turned out to be Zhu Yali, his mother.

"Empress Dowager?!"

Zhu Yali nodded to him and said thankfully, "It's a good thing I saved you. If something had happened to you, the Star Luo Empire would have been in real chaos."

Dai Mubai is no longer someone who knows nothing; he has put in a lot of effort over the past two years to achieve what he has today.

He thought to himself: This time, the position of Crown Prince is secure!

Zhu Zhuqing watched Dai Mubai walk away from her, filled with self-reproach: "It's all my fault. Because of that moment of hesitation, Dai Mubai got away."

Those titled Douluo on the battlefield had a keen eye for detail. After discovering that Dai Mubai had been rescued, the two sides quickly separated.

For a moment, the sky once again showed a scene of confrontation between the two sides.

Dai Yutian breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at Dai Mubai who had been rescued.

Realizing that now was not the right time to fight, he decisively ordered, "Retreat! Return to the Star Luo Empire's capital immediately!"

He pondered to himself, "I didn't expect such an unexpected gain. Mu Bai's survival is a good thing for the Dai family. Moreover, an alliance with the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island would allow them to rival the formidable Heavenly Dragon Empire!"

The titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island had wanted to leave for a long time, and upon hearing Dai Yutian's words, they quickly left the battlefield.

The titled Douluo of the Heavenly Dragon Empire wanted to give chase, but was stopped by the leader.

"Boss, why is this?"

The person referred to as "Boss" is named Qianlong, and he is ranked ninth on the assassin list.

He said softly, "Zhu Zhuqing is not in good condition. We are exhausted from the series of battles. If we rush over now, we might fall into a trap. So let's spare their lives for now."

At this point, someone raised a question: "What if we give them time to rest and regroup, and then let them send requests for help to the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island?"

Upon hearing this, Qianlong sneered, "Hmph, I'm more worried they won't ask for help! Do you really think we're the only ones who've come to the Star Luo Empire?"

Upon hearing this, everyone understood.

So he found a relatively safe place to rest and recover his soul power.

Zhu Zhuqing sat alone to one side, his eyes filled with confusion, and no one comforted him.

Because all the titled Douluo who followed her were assassins.

If you can't even recover from this setback, then you can't become a qualified assassin.

You should know that she studied under the chief assassin for two years, so she should understand the importance of mindset for an assassin.

The moment her emotions took hold was already a huge mistake.

She needs to adjust all of this herself.

Meanwhile, within the Star Luo Empire's ranks...

Looking at Dai Mubai who had been rescued, Dai Yutian felt a mix of emotions.

He used to ignore his third son, and even if he died in front of him, he wouldn't be moved at all.

But now, he is the most important figure in the fate of the Star Luo royal family and the Dai family, and the very foundation of their survival.

Then, Dai Yutian asked with concern, "Mu Bai, how are you feeling? Are you badly injured?"

A hint of hatred flashed deep in Dai Mubai's eyes; he had no good feelings towards his father.

"Hmph, are you blind? Didn't you see my arm was cut off?"

However, he has one thing in his heart and another on the surface.

Gritting his teeth, he said with a face full of resentment, "Father, I'm fine. I just didn't expect that bitch Zhu Zhuqing would have such a powerful defensive soul tool, which allowed her to escape this time."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yutian frowned. Logically, Zhu Zhuqing should be with Dai Mubai.

After all, if Dai Mubai becomes the Crown Prince, then she will be the Crown Princess and the future Empress.

Little did Zhu Zhuqing know that the two years Dai Mubai spent in the Heaven Dou Empire had already thoroughly disappointed her.

Although Dai Yutian was puzzled, he could only go along with what Dai Mubai said, since Dai Mubai was his only son.

"Don't worry, Mu Bai, this is just a temporary retreat. But if we meet her again, I believe you can defeat her. However, you must seize the time to cultivate and improve your strength as soon as possible. Because the future of the Star Luo Empire rests on your shoulders."

Dai Mubai's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he nodded vigorously: "Father, rest assured, next time I encounter that slut Zhu Zhuqing, I will definitely crush her to pieces!"

"Yes, it's good that you have this intention." Dai Yutian nodded in satisfaction.

However, he did not notice the ruthlessness deep in Dai Mubai's eyes, a ruthlessness directed at him, Dai Yutian.

The news of what happened in the Star Luo Empire quickly reached the ears of the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island.

On Poseidon Island, several figures unleashed their full power without reservation.

"That despicable Heavenly Dragon Empire! How dare they kill Brother Sea Spear!"

(End of this chapter)