Douluo Continent: Copying Ya Li, the Carefree King of the Sun and Moon

Xu Yanli did not return to the Prince's Mansion first, but took Yue Zhengling directly into the Imperial Palace.

In the imperial study, the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire was reviewing memorials. Upon hearing the eunuch's report, he looked up at Xu Yanli and then glanced at the blond young man behind him.

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"You're back? What's this?"

"Father." Xu Yanli stepped forward and knelt on one knee. "Your subject has something to report."

The emperor raised an eyebrow: "Speak."

Xu Yanli recounted the whole story of Angel Village, from finding the village, entering the village, to meeting the descendants of angels, selectively mentioning only parts of the story.

Finally, he raised his head and looked at the emperor on the throne: "Father, the Angel Clan is willing to submit to the Sun and Moon Empire. Your son begs that you allow them to move to Mingdu and appoint them as the Protector Clan of the Nation."

The imperial study fell silent. The emperor leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, one tap after another.

"Four titled Douluo and one Super Douluo, their strength is not weak."

“Yes,” Xu Yanli replied. “Precisely because they are not weak, we should recruit them for our own use. Father, you know more about the evil soul masters than I do. They are in the dark while we are in the light, making it impossible to guard against them. But it would be different if we had the Angel Legion. Angel martial souls are naturally able to restrain evil soul masters. With them around, evil soul masters would never dare to be so presumptuous.”

The emperor remained silent for a long time, then sighed softly, "Evil Soul Masters... these vermin have become increasingly lawless over the years."

Xu Yanli was somewhat speechless. Wasn't the rampant evil soul masters a result of the Sun Moon Empire's incompetence and indulgence?

Now you're complaining about how lawless they are.

He looked at Xu Yanli: "What are your plans to do with them?"

"There is a vacant lot next to the Prince of Xiaoyao's mansion. I plan to build a residence there for them to live in. Their cultivation resources will be supplied by Xiaoyao Pavilion. Once the Angel Legion is established, they will be the core members."

The emperor nodded, then suddenly changed the subject: "The All-Continent Elite Tournament is about to begin."

Xu Yanli paused for a moment, then said, "Yes."

"I want you to lead the team in this competition." The emperor looked at him, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "I must win the championship back."

Xu Yanli was silent for a moment: "Your subject obeys."

Is the champion trying to make me the target of everyone's criticism?

Whether it's an angel or a dragon, Shrek Academy and the original Three Kingdoms probably wouldn't tolerate him.

However, with Long Xiaoyao protecting them and the Super Douluo of the Angel Clan, there shouldn't be any problems.

I wonder how the teacher is doing in his seclusion?

Breaking through level 95 shouldn't be a problem, right?

However, winning the championship...

The member from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is definitely not suitable.

He also wants to make this game meaningful.

Ideally, we should be able to strike at Shrek Academy and the original Three Kingdoms.

Huo Yuhao's identity, those who were expelled from Shrek Academy, and his own identity might all be useful.

He couldn't believe that his mother, who wanted to be emperor, didn't even have any of her own people.

Even after years of cleanup, there should still be some people remaining.

Xu Yanli pondered for a moment.

“However,” he raised his head, “the participants will be decided by your son.”

The emperor stared at him for a long while, then suddenly laughed: "Alright, you decide. It's settled then. As for the angel race..."

He picked up the imperial brush, wrote a few lines on a blank imperial edict, stamped it with his seal, and handed it to the eunuch beside him: "Issue the decree to confer upon the Angel Clan the title of Protector Clan of the Sun and Moon Empire, grant them the title of Duke, which shall be hereditary and indefinite, and entrust them to the carefree Prince Xu Yanli for full management."

The eunuch received the imperial edict, bowed, and withdrew.

The emperor looked at Xu Yanli and sighed softly: "Yanli, I know you don't want to get involved in court affairs, but some things you can't avoid. The Evil Soul Masters, the Angel Legion, and this competition—I'm entrusting them all to you."

He paused, then lowered his voice: "Don't disappoint me."

Xu Yanli kowtowed: "Your subject will never fail your father's trust."

Xu Yanli slowly left the palace, glancing back as he came out.

His father, the emperor, was truly...

It's hard to say.

When we came out of the palace, it was already completely dark.

Xu Yanli stood at the palace gate and took a deep breath.

"Your Highness," Yue Zhengling said softly, standing behind him, "His Majesty...has agreed?"

“Agreed.” Xu Yanli smiled. “From today onwards, your Angel Clan will be the guardian clan of the Sun Moon Empire.”

Le Zhengling was stunned for a long time before suddenly kneeling on one knee: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Xu Yanli helped him up: "Don't thank me, let's go."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Come on, I'll take you to see someone."

The two arrived at the Crown Prince's residence. Xu Tianran was reading in his study when he heard Xu Yanli arrive. He put down his book and looked up: "What is it so late?"

Xu Yanli sat down opposite him and recounted the events of Angel Village once more.

After listening, Xu Tianran remained silent for a long time before softly repeating, "Father Emperor certainly has the courage to protect the nation and its people."

He looked at Xu Yanli, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Yanli, do you know what this means?"

Xu Yanli nodded: "I know. From now on, the Angel Clan will be the people of the Sun Moon Empire in the open. Anyone who wants to make a move against them should think twice about their own strength."

“It’s not just that.” Xu Tianran stood up and walked to the window. “The Angel Clan’s submission is like having an extra trump card in your hand. Four Title Douluos, one Super Douluo, plus your Free and Unfettered Pavilion, and Xiao Dingtian’s Imperial Guards…”

He turned to look at Xu Yanli: "Your power is already considerable. Even if..."

Xu Yanli instantly understood the unspoken words.

His power is already very strong. Even if he has the bloodline of the Star Luo Empire, with the support of Kong Deming, he might be able to fight for the throne.

Xu Yanli frowned slightly: "Brother, you know, I'm interested in that position..."

“I know,” Xu Tianran interrupted him, “but others don’t. The second and fourth brothers have been making a lot of moves lately, and now that you’ve gained the Angel Clan, they’re even more restless.”

Xu Yanli frowned even more deeply: "They'll make a move?"

“It’s only a matter of time,” Xu Tianran said. “So you have to be prepared.”

The two brothers exchanged a glance and said nothing more. The night breeze blew through the windowpane, and the candlelight flickered gently.

Xu Yanli hesitated for a moment, looking at the scene and suddenly thinking of the saying "a snake in a cup."

Xu Yanli stood up: "Brother, I'm going back first. There are still a lot of things to deal with with the Angel Clan."

Xu Tianran nodded: "Go ahead."

Xu Yanli walked to the door and suddenly stopped: "Brother."

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

Xu Tianran was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "What are you thanking me for?"

Thank you for saving me and protecting me when I was a child.

But there are some things he can't stop.

He needs power and wants to change this Douluo Continent.

The power of faith is a good thing.

Xu Yanli didn't answer, but pushed open the door and walked out.

The moonlight spilled onto the corridor, stretching his shadow long and long.

Yue Zhengling and others were waiting at the entrance of the Crown Prince's residence. When she saw him come out, she immediately went up to him and asked, "Your Highness, where are you going?"

Xu Yanli looked up at the moon in the sky: "Back to the manor. Tomorrow, there's a lot to do."

He strode off toward the Prince Xiaoyao's residence, with Yue Zhengling following closely behind.

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The next morning, before dawn, Xu Yanli was holed up in his study, scrutinizing a blueprint and pondering the relocation of the angel race.

"Build a mansion on that vacant lot east of the Prince's residence. The specifications will be the same as a Duke's mansion, but the internal layout needs to be changed." He sketched on the blueprints, then looked up and instructed Luo Xu beside him.

"The main hall should be spacious enough to accommodate a hundred people for meetings. The backyard should be divided into separate small courtyards, one for each household, so they don't have to crowd together. They've been hiding in the deep mountains for ten thousand years and can't get used to living in a large communal room."

Luo Xu gripped his pen and jotted down notes rapidly, the pen tip scratching across the paper: "Your Highness, the construction period..."

"The sooner the better." Xu Yanli closed the blueprints. "The angel race has been waiting for ten thousand years. We promised to bring them out, so we can't keep them waiting."

Luo Xu responded with a "Yes".

Luo Xu turned to leave, but Xu Yanli called him back: "There's one more thing, take care of it first. Build a small shrine in their mansion to enshrine the image of the first angel god."

Luo Xu remembered to leave, and only then did Xu Yanli get up to change his clothes and prepare to go out.

There was already a woman named Yue Zhengling standing at the gate of the mansion, a sword at her waist, her back straight as a javelin.

"Your Highness, where are we going today?" Yue Zhengling greeted her.

“Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.” Xu Yanli stepped out. “Select a few people to form a team. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is about to start. We need to let them hone their skills first.”

Yue Zhengling followed behind without saying a word. When they were almost at the academy gate, she finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Your Highness, why did Senior Long leave?"

Xu Yanli paused, then chuckled softly, "They have their own things to do; they can't be my bodyguard forever."

What he didn't say was that Long Xiaoyao left a letter before he left, which contained only seven words: "Something has come up at home, I will return soon."

Who else would be at home besides Ye Xishui? But what important business could Ye Xishui possibly have with him?

Xu Yanli shook his head, banishing his distracting thoughts, and strode into the academy.

It was during class time, and the teaching building was quiet, with only the occasional muffled sounds of soul power colliding coming from the direction of the martial arts arena.