Far away on the Star Luo Continent.
Star Luo Imperial Palace.
"Father, regarding Yun'er, I have both good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"
In the palace, Crown Prince Dai Yueyan looked at his father with an indescribable expression and spoke slowly.
Even he himself found it hard to evaluate the situation at the moment.
"Hmm?"
"Let's hear the bad news first."
Dai Tianling studied his eldest son, Dai Yueyan, for a moment before frowning and replying. Bad news…
What kind of bad news could it be?
Yun'er was under the care of Tong Yu, a top-tier expert, on the Douluo Continent, and she was also at Shrek Academy, the continent's premier institution. There shouldn't be any danger.
Beside him, the Imperial Tutor, En Ci, also turned his curious gaze toward Dai Yueyan.
"Yun'er said she wants to focus on her cultivation at Shrek Academy during this vacation and…"
"She doesn't plan to return to the Star Luo Empire."
Dai Yueyan spoke as if weighed down by silence.
"So…"
"Yun'er isn't coming back this time?"
Hearing this, Dai Tianling froze for a moment, his face tinged with bitterness as he muttered under his breath.
Yun'er…
This wasn't about focusing on cultivation—she just wanted to stay on the Douluo Continent with that Tang Luochuan kid, didn't she?
In his view, it wouldn't be long before Yun'er's heart belonged solely to the man she had chosen as her consort, leaving no room for her father and mother.
"Though Luo Chuan is an excellent young man, I still have to say… my little cotton-padded jacket…"
Dai Tianling couldn't help but murmur.
"..."
En Ci also wore a helpless expression.
Though he had anticipated this, he still felt a pang of melancholy. After all, Yun'er was practically like a granddaughter to him, having watched her grow up.
But if it was Luo Chuan…
He had to admit Yun'er's judgment was exceptional. Even if Xiaoyu had mentioned that Luo Chuan had close relationships with many girls, so what?
Emperors across the continent maintained entire harems, and Luo Chuan's future achievements wouldn't be confined to the Douluo Continent. It was inevitable that exceptional women would gravitate toward him.
"Long Yue had been thinking of going there earlier…"
"Since Yun'er isn't returning this time, it's a good opportunity for Long Yue to visit the Douluo Continent and see what it's like. Shrek City, being Shrek's territory, would be a suitable place for him to stay."
En Ci pondered silently. As for the Douluo Continent, he had only traveled there in the past. For his disciple to visit now would undoubtedly be a good experience.
"Yueyan, you mentioned there was good news earlier."
"What's the good news?"
Dai Tianling asked curiously.
"The good news is…"
"Yun'er has already reached level 48."
Dai Yueyan took a deep breath, his face breaking into a smile so exaggerated that even he found it hard to believe as he muttered the words.
"What?"
Dai Tianling and En Ci were stunned, their voices overlapping in unison.
How…
How many levels?
"Level 48?"
"But she left at only level 43."
"Last time she called, I remember Yun'er mentioning she had just broken through to level 44."
Dai Tianling's face was filled with bewilderment as he spoke.
After becoming a Soul Ancestor, a Soul Master's cultivation speed naturally slowed compared to earlier stages.
Even so, Yun'er, who had become a Soul Ancestor at the age of twelve, was already one of Star Luo City's two peerless prodigies alongside the young lady from the Wu family. And now…
Level 48?
It hadn't even been half a month since their last phone call. Had Yun'er swallowed gunpowder or something?
"Seems like Luo Chuan gave her some kind of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. Your son believes it might be similar to what the original Shrek Seven Monsters used twenty thousand years ago. Otherwise..."
"It wouldn't have such an effect."
Dai Yueyan sighed with emotion. To casually give away Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures—his future brother-in-law...
He really treats Yun'er exceptionally well!
"Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from Luo Chuan..."
"Good, very good!"
"I knew I wasn't wrong about him."
Hearing this, Dai Tianling was momentarily stunned before bursting into laughter. The value of powerful Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures on the Douluo Continent couldn't be measured in mere money.
He could see how well Luo Chuan treated Yun'er.
Otherwise, such priceless treasures would never have ended up in her hands!
"Before, it was always the little Wu family's Si Duo who had the best talent. Now, I'm not so sure. Yueyan, call your uncle over tonight. Let's all gather together..."
Dai Tianling smiled warmly as he spoke.
"..."
That very night, upon learning that Wu Siduo's cultivation had already reached level 50, the highly respected emperor silently raised an eyebrow in question.
Your daughter...
Wouldn't happen to have a close relationship with a certain Luo Chuan, would she?
"..."
One month later.
Shrek City Soul Guidance Train Station.
"Shrek City—finally here."
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At this moment, the train from Tianhai City came to a stop, and a tall, imposing man stepped out of the station with an expressionless face.
He was bald.
Yet what was astonishing was his towering stature—only slightly shorter than Sima Jinchi himself—like a walking mountain.
"Shrek City?"
"Not even worth a fraction of Star Luo City."
The man walked onto the city streets, surveying his surroundings with a meaningful gaze. His eyes instantly locked onto the direction of Shrek City as he spoke dismissively.
In his opinion, Shrek City wasn't anything special.
He hailed from the Star Luo Continent, a disciple of the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Tutor, the 99th-ranked Holy Dragon Douluo En Ci. His Martial Soul was the Mountain Dragon King, and he was a 61st-ranked Soul Emperor.
Long Yue—that was his name.
"I don't understand why Her Highness the Princess would want to come here. Just because of..."
"That so-called once-in-a-thousand or even ten-thousand-years genius? What kind of strength could they possibly have..."
As Long Yue quickened his pace, his face bore a pensive expression before he shook his head indifferently.
"Ding-dong—"
Just then, a ringing sound suddenly echoed. He immediately pulled out his Soul Guidance Communicator—it was a call from his teacher.
"Teacher."
Long Yue answered at once, his tone respectful.
He had once been an orphan with neither parents nor family. Had his teacher not taken him in, he would have had nothing. To him, his teacher was the most beloved elder in his life.
"Long Yue, have you arrived in Shrek City yet?"
On the other end of the line, En Ci's voice was gentle and unhurried.
"Yes, Teacher."
"I was just about to head into Shrek City."
Long Yue replied earnestly.
"Good. Once you arrive, your Brother Yu will come to pick you up. He has some connections with the leaders of Shrek. I'll have him escort you inside."
"After all, Shrek Academy is the number one academy on the Douluo Continent with a long history. It must have its extraordinary aspects, and the same goes for Shrek City."
"Remember, when you arrive in Shrek City, you must behave properly. Since you want to protect Yun'er, just focus on that. Avoid drawing too much attention, and if you encounter that person..."
"Be sure to build a good relationship with him."
"His Martial Soul talent is the strongest I've ever seen, even surpassing yours. The specifics... you'll find out."
On the other end of the phone, En Ci spoke slowly.
To avoid discouraging the other party and to prevent disbelief, En Ci didn't elaborate on just how formidable Tang Luochuan's talent truly was.
Even if Long Yue was strong enough, he would stand no chance against him.
"..."
"Teacher, I understand."
Long Yue fell silent for a moment but eventually responded.
"That's good to hear."
Hearing this reply, En Ci felt reassured. After offering a few more reminders, he ended the call.
He genuinely liked and valued this disciple. After all, in terms of Martial Soul quality and talent, among all the people he had encountered, Long Yue was almost on par with Tang Wulin.
Second only to Tang Luochuan.
But though he was second, in reality...
En Ci knew all too well the gap between them. It wasn't just a slight difference—it was like comparing a firefly to the bright moon, an incomparable disparity.
"Teacher is being overly cautious. Perhaps the Douluo Continent has no fewer geniuses than the Star Luo Empire, but so-called Dragon Soul experts with powerful bloodlines? Hah..."
"My bloodline is no less formidable!"
Long Yue snorted disdainfully.
His bloodline...
Was undoubtedly among the very best on the entire continent!
In the realm of Dragon Souls, he was unrivaled!
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