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

Xu Yanli took the invitation and glanced at it.

The gold-plated paper bears the logo of Starlight Auction House: a six-pointed star surrounded by intricate patterns, giving it an exquisite and luxurious appearance.

Xu Yanli recognized it at a glance; it was the emblem of the Star Luo royal family.

He chuckled softly and closed the invitation.

"Understood," he said. "Our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy will go."

Qingya bowed again, turned and left, her high heels clicking almost silently on the carpet in the corridor.

Xu Yanli closed the door, returned to the bedside and sat down, casually tossing the invitation onto the table.

“Your Highness, this auction house…” Yue Zhengling followed her in, her gaze falling on the emblem on the invitation, her brows furrowing again.

“It’s an asset of the Star Luo royal family.” Xu Yanli leaned against the headboard, his tone casual.

Yue Zhengling's eyes sharpened: "You still want to go?"

“Go, why wouldn’t we go?” Xu Yanli smiled. “How would we know what they’re up to if we didn’t go? How would we prepare a big gift for them if we didn’t go?”

He paused, took out a small communicator from his storage soul tool, pressed a few buttons, and sent a message.

"It's time for the Body Sect to make a move as well."

Looking at the faint smile on Xu Yanli's face, Yue Zhengling suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

Whenever His Highness gives that kind of smile, it's never a good sign.

In the following days, Xu Yanli hardly appeared in front of others.

He locks himself in his room to cultivate during the day and continues to cultivate at night. Occasionally he goes out for a meal, but he comes and goes in a hurry, always with an inscrutable calm on his face.

On the other hand, the matches of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy were played more and more beautifully.

Huo Yuhao's mental detection covered the entire field, while Xiao Hongchen's soul-guided cannons were incredibly accurate, hitting the opponent's weakest point with every shot.

Meng Hongchen's Zhu Qingbingchan is specifically responsible for controlling the field, while Ji Juechen's sword is aimed at those agility-type soul masters who want to ambush the back row.

Tang Ling and Xiao Xiao worked together seamlessly. Tang Ling used the Wind and Thunder Staff to fight head-on, while Xiao Xiao used the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron to defend and counterattack.

Shen Muqing's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Venom Mist, combined with Zhao Tiesheng's Snow Pear Blossom support, made the team even more formidable.

The seven players coordinated so well that their opponents didn't even have time to figure out their formation before being blasted off the stage.

In the stands, the faces of the original Three Kingdoms spectators who had initially looked down on the extremely young Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy grew increasingly grim.

"Are these...are these still people from the Sun Moon Empire? How can their teamwork be so seamless?"

"What is that person's martial spirit? Why is he standing still?"

"Shrek Academy has brought in strong reinforcements, but Sun Moon Academy hasn't had to lift a finger the whole time. They've just been crushing everyone with these kids..."

The stands were filled with chatter, but the atmosphere inside Shrek Academy's residence grew increasingly somber.

Yu Xuanye stood by the window, gazing at the brightly lit Xinghuang Hotel in the distance, holding a cup of tea that had long since gone cold.

Behind him, four inner court disciples at the Soul King level sat cross-legged on the ground, having just finished a round of sparring, with beads of sweat still on their foreheads.

"Captain," a girl with a ponytail asked, "did you figure out what's going on with that guy from the Sun and Moon team who's been standing still the whole time?"

Yu Xuanye didn't turn around, his voice low: "The Spirit Eye Martial Soul is born with strong spiritual power, and when paired with a soul tool, it's a perfect match. That person is our biggest threat."

"Can we deal with him?"

“Yes.” Yu Xuanye turned around, a glint of fire flashing in his eyes. “As long as we can get close to him, he’ll be no match for us. The problem is, how can we get close to him?”

He walked to the table and tapped his finger on the sand table.

"Xiao Hongchen's soul-guided cannon has a very wide coverage area, Meng Hongchen's ice-type control range is also quite large, Ji Juechen, who uses a sword, has extremely strong close combat ability, and then there's Shen Muqing's poison mist..."

He paused, his brows furrowing deeply.

"The Sun and Moon team has almost no weaknesses. No, they lack support characters, which means they lack stamina."

"Captain, that carefree king's martial spirit seems to be..."

The room fell silent instantly. The four inner court disciples, all at the Soul King level, looked at each other, none of them speaking.

They were urgently transferred from Shrek Academy's inner court to provide support, and it was originally thought that with their strength, dealing with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy would be a piece of cake.

After watching several of the Sun and Moon team's matches, they realized that things were far more difficult than they had imagined.

“However,” Yu Xuanye suddenly spoke, a cold smile playing on his lips, “they have no weaknesses, and we are no less so. Moreover, we have an advantage that they absolutely do not have.”

What advantages?

Yu Xuanye raised his head, his gaze falling on the location of the Star Emperor Hotel on the map.

"Experience. The few of us fought our way out of the bloody battles in the inner courtyard. What about them? They're just a bunch of students who've never been on a real battlefield."

He picked up the iced tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

"On the field, experience and mentality are sometimes more important than strength."

Shrek Academy made great strides forward, and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was also unstoppable.

Xu Yanli, however, remained locked in her room, ignoring the noise outside.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, surrounded by alternating green and purple light, with a faint white light flickering between his brows.

The power of life, the power of destruction.

He pondered the essence of these two laws over and over again in his mind, and was just a little bit away from breaking through that barrier.

But this last point is something we just can't seem to break through.

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He opened his eyes and sighed softly.

"It's still a bit lacking."

Just as he was about to try again, there was another knock at the door.

"Your Highness," Yue Zhengling's voice rang out, "Someone from the Body Sect has come, saying they have important matters to discuss with you."

Xu Yanli's eyes lit up instantly.

finally come.

He stood up, straightened his robes, and went out the door.

In the reception room, Du Bu Si sat on a chair next to the main seat, holding a cup of hot tea. He drank it all in one gulp, then spat out the tea leaves.

Upon seeing Xu Yanli push the door open and enter, he immediately put down his teacup and grinned.

"Young friend, you're getting more and more arrogant. I've been waiting for you for quite a while."

Xu Yanli smiled and sat down directly opposite him, without any formalities, and asked directly, "Poison Sect Master, did you receive the invitation to the Starlight Auction House?"

“I received it a long time ago. We, the Body Sect, never go there.” Poison Immortal casually pulled out a gilded invitation from his pocket, threw it on the table, and said with a hint of nonchalance, “It’s supposed to be a top-tier auction, but the scale is quite grand.”

Xu Yanli picked up the invitation, flipped through it casually, then put it back on the table and looked at Du Busi: "What do you think of this auction?"

Poisonous Undying leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest. His seemingly cloudy but actually very shrewd eyes narrowed slightly as he said in a deep voice, "The Starlight Auction House is a property of the Star Luo Royal Family, and you and I both know that. They suddenly hold such a top-tier auction, claiming it's to celebrate the continent-wide elite competition, but in my opinion..."

He paused, a cold smile playing on his lips. "They're clearly after the money of the participating teams from all countries, especially your Sun Moon Empire; they're probably their main target."

Xu Yanli nodded, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and slowly said, "Not only our Sun Moon Sect, but they also invited Shrek Academy, and even the Body Sect was not spared. They didn't let anyone go."

Poison Immortal looked up at him and asked directly, "So what do you plan to do? Go to the auction or not?"

"Go." Xu Yanli put down his teacup, his tone calm. "Why wouldn't I go? If I don't go, how can I find out what treasures they have?"

As he finished speaking, a meaningful smile crept onto his lips: "But we can also make him lose everything."

Poison Immortal raised an eyebrow, instantly intrigued, and leaned forward slightly: "Oh? What do you mean by that?"

Xu Yanli didn't rush to answer. He reached into his storage soul tool and took out a black mask, gently placing it on the table.

The mask was completely black, without any patterns, except for two holes cut out for the eyes. It looked sinister, like a ghost that had crawled out of hell, making people's hearts tremble just by looking at it.

"The security at the Starlight Auction House is extremely tight. On the surface, there are Title Douluos in charge, but who knows how many experts are hiding in the shadows. If we reveal our identities and go in openly, every move we make will be under their watchful eyes, and we won't be able to do anything." Xu Yanli tapped the mask on the table lightly with his fingers, his tone indifferent. "But if we change our identities, the result will be different. Ah, it just so happens that your Body Sect never participates, so naturally you won't participate this time either."

Poison Immortal's eyes lit up instantly, and he immediately understood what he meant: "You mean..."

“Evil Soul Master.” Xu Yanli uttered three words softly, his voice not loud, but it made the temperature in the entire reception room drop several degrees. “No matter how strict the Starlight Auction House’s security is, it can’t keep out those who hide in the shadows. And the Evil Soul Master is the most suitable identity. No one will pay special attention to a bunch of ‘rats’.”

Du Bu Si stared at him for a long time, then suddenly chuckled, his voice hoarse and deep, full of admiration: "You little rascal, you're really cunning."

Xu Yanli didn't respond to that, and continued, "At that time, the people from the Body Sect will disguise themselves as evil soul masters and sneak into the auction house. I will bid on a few valuable items at the auction, but I won't pay for them. Don't worry, I have a way to make you disguise yourselves very well."

"Not paying?" Poison Undying was stunned, his face full of confusion. "If you don't pay, how can you take the things?"

“No need to take it.” Xu Yanli picked up his teacup again and slowly blew on it. “The rules of the auction house are always that money and goods are exchanged. But if the item I won in the auction is snatched away in the auction house before it is delivered to me, then the nature of the matter changes.”

He took a sip of hot tea, his smile deepening. "I'll bid normally and buy the item without paying. When the auction house is about to deliver it, you 'evil soul masters' will make your move and snatch it away. Then, I can rightfully seek compensation from Starlight Auction House."

Poison Undying's eyes widened in disbelief. He was stunned for a while before he reacted and exclaimed, "Your method is practically getting something for nothing!"

Xu Yanli smiled, looking completely at ease: "Don't say that, Poison Sect Master. This isn't about getting something for nothing; it's about protecting your rights. The auction house has a responsibility to protect the auction items. Since the items were stolen on their territory, they should compensate for the loss."

Poison Immortal remained silent for a moment, then thought the idea was brilliant. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed excitedly, "Great! This idea is brilliant! I'll do it!"

He stood up and paced back and forth in the reception room, becoming increasingly agitated. After a few steps, he suddenly stopped, turned to look at Xu Yanli, and asked with some concern, "But speaking of which, are you sure they will compensate us? That's the property of the Star Luo Royal Family. What if they renege on their promise?"

“They can’t renege on their debts.” Xu Yanli said with great certainty, “Right now is the time for the All-Continent Elite Competition, and dignitaries from all over the world are gathered in Xingluo City. If Xingguang Auction House dares to renege on its debts at this critical juncture, once the news gets out, all the reputation they have built up over the years will be ruined. The Xingluo Royal Family can’t afford to lose face like that.”

He paused, a cold glint in his eyes, and added calmly, "Besides, if they really dare not pay, we have plenty of other ways to deal with them."

Du Bu Si looked at the cold light in his eyes and felt a chill run down his spine. He thought to himself, "This kid looks young, but his mind is unfathomable and his methods are ruthless."

“Alright, it’s settled then!” Poison Immortal sat back down in his chair and said readily, “You decide how to proceed. We’ll do whatever you say.”

Xu Yanli then took out a map of Star Luo City from his storage soul tool, spread it out on the table, and pointed to the map, saying, "I have already had Huo Yuhao use his mental detection to find out the terrain of the auction house."

Chapter 117 Xu Tianran Kills Two Princes

He pointed to the location of the auction house on the map and explained in detail: "The main entrance is guarded by Title Douluos, and the side entrances are also guarded by experts. The only exception is the back entrance, which is the least guarded, with only two Soul Douluos watching over it. When the time comes, you will sneak in through the back entrance."

"When we're robbing things, Huo Yuhao will use his mental detection to report the location to you the whole time. You'll be able to see clearly where the guards are and where there are gaps, so there won't be any problems."

"After we succeed, we'll retreat through the back door and head south. There's a secret passage there that leads directly out of the city. Only Huo Yuhao and I know the location of the passage."