Chapter 81 Dai Tianfeng.
He made a subtle gesture.
Dai Tianfeng shook his head, rejecting his suggestion: "No."
"The entire continent is watching. Zhu Zhuyun is a powerhouse personally selected by the rankings. If we attack her at this time, it will not only chill the hearts of all soul masters, but also give hostile forces such as Martial Soul City and the Heaven Dou Empire an opportunity. It's not worth it."
"Then what does Your Majesty mean?"
"First praise, then suppress, use both kindness and force." A calculating glint flashed in Dai Tianfeng's eyes.
"By imperial decree, Zhu Zhuyun is hereby conferred the title of 'White Tiger Princess,' bestowed with one million gold soul coins and a thousand acres of land, and permitted to mobilize a portion of the capital's garrison troops."
"Simultaneously, order Crown Prince Davis to immediately proceed to the Crown Prince's Palace to discuss subsequent matters with Zhu Zhuyun. Ostensibly, it's to foster closeness, but in reality, it's to monitor her."
"Furthermore, closely monitor the movements of the Netherworld Clan, especially Zhu Xiao's actions."
"Tell the border generals to strengthen their vigilance; report any unusual movements by the Netherworld Clan immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Imperial Guard commander bowed and accepted the order, his awe of the emperor's profound cunning growing ever stronger.
Meanwhile, inside the Crown Prince's Palace, Zhu Zhuyun had just calmed the surging soul power within her when Crown Prince Davis rushed over.
Davis was tall and handsome, possessing the White Tiger Martial Soul, and his soul power had reached level 46, making him a leading figure among the younger generation of the Star Luo Empire.
Seeing the majestic illusory image of the Netherworld White Tiger behind Zhu Zhuyun, a hint of amazement and envy flashed in Davis's eyes.
"Zhu Yun, you really evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger! That's amazing!"
Zhu Zhu Yun withdrew her martial spirit phantom, her face regaining its usual coldness, and said indifferently, "It was just luck, all thanks to the ranking list."
She knew Davis's personality well. On the surface, he was obedient to her, but in reality, he was proud and arrogant. Now that her strength had increased so much, he might not be without jealousy in his heart.
Davis stepped forward, wanting to take Zhu Zhuyun's hand, but she subtly avoided it.
A hint of displeasure flashed in Davis's eyes, but he quickly concealed it, smiling, "No matter what, you are now a level 50 Soul King, and you possess the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul. From now on, if we, husband and wife, join forces, we will surely be able to awe all sides and expand the territory of our Star Luo Empire!"
Zhu Zhuyun looked at his hypocritical smile and sneered inwardly. Having grown up in the world of power, how could she not see through Davis's true intentions?
However, she did need to use her status as the Crown Princess to solidify her position for the time being, and there was no need to break ties with him.
"Your Highness is right," Zhu Zhuyun said calmly, "However, I have only recently broken through, and I still need to familiarize myself with my Martial Soul and consolidate my Soul Power."
"For the next period of time, I wish to cultivate in seclusion. Please inform His Majesty on my behalf."
Davis nodded, "As is appropriate. Rest assured, I will have the resources needed for cultivation sent as soon as possible."
After Davis left, the calmness on Zhu Zhuyun's face vanished instantly, replaced by a coldness.
She walked to the window, gazing towards the depths of the palace, a knowing glint in her eyes.
"Father is right, the emperor's mind is unfathomable," Zhu Zhuyun murmured softly.
"His Majesty bestows titles and rewards on the surface, but secretly he probably already harbors suspicions towards me. And Davis, how could I not know of his jealousy and resentment?"
Just then, a dark figure silently appeared in the hall, kneeling on one knee.
"Miss, His Majesty the Duke has ordered you to proceed with extreme caution. His Majesty has dispatched men to monitor the Crown Prince's movements, and there have also been unusual movements from the royal family."
Zhu Zhuyun nodded, her tone firm: "I understand. Tell Father to remain calm. The glory of the Netherworld family must not be ruined by anyone."
"As for His Majesty and those royal relatives, they'll have to see if they have the ability to scheme against me!"
In her hand, the soul power of the Netherworld White Tiger quietly condensed, a resolute glint flashing in her eyes.
Now, wielding the Netherworld White Tiger martial soul and reaching the level 50 Soul King realm, she was no longer a pawn to be manipulated.
Whether it was the emperor's suspicion or the royal family's schemes, she was confident she could resolve them all.
The news of Zhu Zhuyun's ranking on the list was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, causing a huge uproar among various forces on the continent, and a series of chain reactions followed.
Inside the Papal Palace in Martial Soul City, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe. Bibi Dong sat enthroned on the papal throne, her crimson eyes flashing with a chilling light. Her fingertips traced the gem at the top of the papal scepter, producing a soft, grinding sound.
"The Star Luo Empire, quite lucky indeed," Bibi Dong's voice was icy and piercing, carrying undisguised killing intent.
"The Netherworld White Tiger was originally a dual-spirit fusion skill, but now it has become Zhu Zhuyun's single spirit. At level 50, it can unleash such power; if it grows stronger, it will surely be a stumbling block to our Spirit City's unification of the continent."
Ghost Douluo, his body writhing in shadow, appeared in the hall like a phantom: "Your Holiness, Zhu Zhuyun is currently a key protected figure in the Star Luo Empire. The Crown Prince's palace is heavily guarded, with several Soul Douluos stationed there. Eliminating her secretly will be extremely difficult."
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, having just broken through to level 96, was full of vigor. Upon hearing this, he stepped forward and said, "Your Holiness, I am willing to go to the Star Luo Empire."
"That Zhu Zhuyun is merely a level 50 Soul King. Even with the Netherworld White Tiger spirit, she is no match for me."
"Give me a chance, and I'll surely kill her, eliminating this threat to Spirit City."
Bibi Dong shook her head, rejecting his suggestion: "No. You've only recently broken through, your soul power isn't fully stable yet, and your status on the 'Goddess Ranking' is too conspicuous. If you appear in the Star Luo Empire, it will inevitably arouse their high vigilance."
At that time, not only will we fail to kill Zhu "Zhuyun, but we might also be surrounded."
She paused, then continued, "The Star Luo Empire is currently at its peak; we shouldn't confront it head-on."
"Pass on my orders to have our spies in the Star Luo Empire closely monitor Zhu Zhuyun's movements, especially her cultivation progress and travel patterns."
"At the same time, send someone to contact the opposing forces in the Star Luo Empire, sow discord between them and the Netherworld Clan, and incite them to fight each other."
"In addition, send a secret letter to the Heaven Dou Empire, informing them of Zhu Zhuyun's strength and the Star Luo Empire's ambitions, and incite the Heaven Dou Empire to put pressure on the Star Luo Empire."
"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits; we only need to sit back and watch the tigers fight, waiting for the best opportunity to strike."
"Yes, Your Holiness!" Ghostly Demon and Moon Guardian bowed simultaneously, acknowledged the order, and turned to leave.
Only Bibi Dong remained in the Papal Palace. She gazed at the sky, a glint of greed and ambition in her eyes.
"Goddess Ranking, Martial Soul Ranking, Soul Beast Ranking… what power lies behind all this? How can one so easily enhance soul power and evolve martial souls?"
"If we could control this power, unifying the continent would be just around the corner!"
Meanwhile, on the rooftop of Heavenly Path Academy, Li Tianyi, Chi Yang, Xuan Shuang, and others were also observing the Star Luo Empire's movements.
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