Zhu Zhuqing helped Zhu Zhuyun down from the Soul Battle Platform.
A rare display of sisterly affection; Zhu Zhuyun's ability to find her true self at the last moment and face her true nature proved that she still retained a sense of kinship.
However, even if Zhu Zhuqing didn't kill her, the family rules wouldn't let her go. The defeated Zhu Zhuyun would ultimately face the consequences of being crippled.
An elder approached the sisters, intending to take Zhu Zhuyun away.
"Let go of my sister!"
Zhu Zhuqing stopped him. This was the Enforcement Elder; he would cripple Zhu Zhuyun's soul power.
"Zhuqing, don't be so sentimental. These are the rules left by our ancestors,"
the elder said.
Zhu Zhuqing turned to look at the Spirit Cat Douluo and the Duchess sitting on the platform.
The Spirit Cat Douluo's eyes were resolute; he merely glanced at her and turned away.
The Duchess hesitated, then sighed helplessly.
Ma Hongjun watched, finding it truly cruel. To eliminate a single possibility, they were going to destroy the fruits of someone's hard work over so many years.
In an imperial family, the consequences of failure were terrifying.
Zhu Zhuqing pulled Zhu Zhuyun towards the platform.
"She is the true heir of the Spirit Cat Clan,"
Zhu Zhuqing said coldly, looking at the Spirit Cat Douluo on the platform. Her words lacked respect.
"Zhuqing, what are you doing?"
"I said she is the true heir of the Spirit Cat Clan. I don't want to inherit any family. Even if you destroy her, I won't inherit the family position. So, it's best to keep Zhu Zhuyun.
I can guarantee I won't meddle in any family power. If you're worried, I can leave the Spirit Cat Clan.
I just want to live the life I like, I want to cultivate properly.
Keep Zhu Zhuyun; she's a qualified heir. Don't you think it's a pity to destroy her like this?"
Zhu Zhuqing's words silenced both the Spirit Cat Douluo and the White Tiger Douluo.
To be honest, all four of this year's preliminary heirs were exceptionally talented. If it weren't for the ancestral rules, they truly wouldn't want to give up any of them.
Now that Zhu Zhuqing had proposed this, it swayed Spirit Cat Douluo.
"Clan leader, ancestral rules cannot be abolished!"
an elderly man interjected.
Spirit Cat Douluo's face darkened. Indeed, it was a difficult choice. Letting Zhu Zhuqing go would be tantamount to setting a precedent for breaking ancestral rules.
Zhu Zhuqing might not have any intention to rebel, but her existence was always a threat to the rule, and this precedent would lead to the abolition of ancestral rules.
This was the foundation of the Star Luo Empire's long-standing tradition.
Ma Hongjun actually wanted to say that some things are outdated and shouldn't be upheld. Moreover, not all rules can be used indefinitely.
However, the empire needed stability, and as a long-established family, they had their reasons for upholding them.
Ma Hongjun couldn't care less; as long as Zhu Zhuqing was safe, that was enough.
"Zhu Zhuqing has violated ancestral rules. Expel Zhu Zhuqing from the Spirit Cat Clan,"
Spirit Cat Douluo declared resolutely.
"Clan leader, this…"
"Enough!"
The elderly man was about to say something more when Spirit Cat Douluo stopped him. Because simply expelling Zhu Zhuqing from the Spirit Cat Clan with a dry statement is essentially a disguised violation of ancestral rules.
Zhu Zhuqing still possesses potential competitiveness and strength. When the older generation, including Spirit Cat Douluo, passes away, who will restrain Zhu Zhuqing if she intends to rebel?
Looking further ahead, what about Zhu Zhuqing's descendants? If they still possess the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul, they will be inextricably linked to the Spirit Cat Clan.
However, Spirit Cat Douluo clearly doesn't want his daughter to suffer any harm, so he uses this indirect method to deal with it. Regardless of what others say, the blame lies with him.
"Zhuqing, thank you!"
Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything more, smiled calmly, and then looked affectionately at her mother with her youthful face.
Finally, she walked alone to the audience seats and sat next to Ma Hongjun.
"From now on, I'm yours," Zhu Zhuqing said.
Ma Hongjun didn't take it seriously, pulling Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder.
"You've been mine for a long time."
Everything was so simple; even Ma Hongjun hadn't expected such an outcome. Zhu Zhuqing had thus left the Spirit Cat Clan.
This way, there was no need to meet any second in-laws.
All the explanations he had prepared in his mind were wasted.
Next up were Dai Mubai and Davis.
Dai Mubai was wearing a gold and white Soul Master robe today, while Davis, on the contrary, wore a completely black robe.
The contrast between black and white was striking.
Even before they fought, the atmosphere between the two was already clearly confrontational.
"You have no chance, Mu Bai. No matter what adventures you've had over the years, you still can't defeat me."
Davis said softly to Dai Mu Bai with a maniacal smile.
"Hmph, then let's fight!"
"Hehe, don't worry, I'll make you die on this stage."
"White Tiger, possess me!"
The two summoned simultaneously.
Their bulging muscles burst through their clothes, and white fur grew from their bodies. A sharp aura emanated from them, and the character "King" appeared on their foreheads at the same time.
"This..."
"Four rings!"
"Five rings!"
Something astonishing happened.
Davis had actually advanced to Soul King. His body was covered in yellow, purple, and black spirit rings, five of which shone brightly, one more black spirit ring than Dai Mu Bai!
Not only were Ma Hongjun and the others surprised, but even the White Tiger Douluo was astonished.
During the finals of the Spirit City Soul Master Competition, Davis and Dai Mu Bai were both level 48.
Less than two months had passed, and Davis had already broken through to Soul King.
Since returning from Spirit City, Davis had been cultivating alone, and the White Tiger Douluo hadn't summoned him, so he was also very surprised.
The astonishment of Master Ma Hongjun and the others was much more obvious.
It's important to know that Dai Mubai was already talented, and after consuming the immortal medicine, his talent was further enhanced. Moreover, he had the help of Oscar and Xiao Yuanyuan during this time.
However, this doesn't rule out the possibility that Davis made rapid progress under immense pressure.
"White Tiger Protective Barrier!"
The two used this soul skill simultaneously.
A battle between White Tiger martial souls is purely hand-to-hand combat, so using a defensive soul skill first is the wisest choice.
In terms of combat experience, neither of them is weak. With
the same soul skill, it's a battle of strength and reaction.
Currently, Dai Mubai's soul power is lower than Davis's, so he dares not waste it on Davis, otherwise he would be the first to run out of soul power.
Therefore, Dai Mubai's attack became fierce. Relying on the combat intuition brought by his Spirit Eye, Dai Mubai gained the upper hand in the hand-to-hand combat.
The moment he punched Davis back, Dai Mubai immediately activated his fourth soul ring.
"White Tiger Meteor Shower!"
Davis, who was right in front of him, was directly covered by the White Tiger Meteor Shower attack.
The White Tiger Meteor Shower is an area-of-effect attack, and the damage is not significant; it's unlikely to seriously injure Davis.
As the White Tiger Meteor Shower descended, Dai Mubai's second spirit ring shone brightly.
"White Tiger Blazing Light Wave!"
Using the meteor shower to distract Davis, a light wave struck him successfully.
The White Tiger Blazing Light Wave was Dai Mubai's strongest single-target attack spirit skill; this strike sent Davis flying, coughing up blood.
Under the combined attack of the meteor shower and the light wave, Davis was finally injured first.
Dai Mubai didn't stop, and his third spirit ring lit up.
"White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
Golden light erupted from his body as Dai Mubai pressed closer to Davis, trying to expand his advantage.
"Mubai found a good opportunity!"
"Weis is in danger; he won't have a chance to use his skills."
...
The audience watched and commented, while the White Tiger Douluo on the platform watched with a serious expression.
Dai Mubai's combo was indeed brilliant, instantly seizing control of the battle.
With the White Tiger Vajra Transformation, Dai Mubai's overall strength increased.
Davis stabilized himself, and his fifth spirit began to light up.
"White Tiger..."
"Bang!"
Davis's release of his soul skill was interrupted by Dai Mubai. In close combat, Dai Mubai pressed forward relentlessly, forcing Davis to retreat step by step, leaving him no chance to unleash his soul skill.
This was Dai Mubai's tactic. His strength was weaker than Davis's, and if Davis were to use his fifth soul skill, Dai Mubai's chances would be greatly diminished.
A ten-thousand-year soul skill would undoubtedly elevate Davis's strength to another level. Even if Dai Mubai was more capable in combat and could find opportunities, his sheer power would still defeat him.
Davis's skill releases were frequently interrupted, causing the audience to hold their breath.
It seemed the battle was about to be decided!
At this moment, Davis suddenly stopped resisting, letting Dai Mubai's fists pound on him.
Black energy swirled in his eyes, and his fifth soul ring finally lit up completely.
"White Tiger Demon God Transformation!"
Black energy suddenly erupted from Davis's body, its powerful aura directly repelling Dai Mubai.
He was enveloped in black energy, then ignored Dai Mubai's attacks, his fist charging towards Dai Mubai.
One punch...
Dai Mubai was sent flying, also spitting blood.
"This isn't the White Tiger Demon God Transformation!"
Dai Mubai exclaimed in astonishment.
The energy of the White Tiger Demon God Transformation was indeed black, but the black aura on Davis's body wasn't entirely the soul power of the White Tiger Martial Soul.
There were other powers within this black aura.
Under the White Tiger Demon God Transformation, this power was easily concealed; if Davis hadn't used it, it would have been difficult to detect.
However, Davis had just used that power on Dai Mubai, and Dai Mubai, knowing the truth, was greatly alarmed.
Before Dai Mubai could speak again, Davis had already charged forward.
Davis said fiercely,
"Die!"
(End of Chapter)