Chapter 335: Confidence and Strength
The Heaven Dou Empire was rotten to the core.
It was the kind of regime that could barely hold itself together, and any slight change might cause it to fracture.
Perhaps, once the Heaven Dou Empire split, it could actually resolve its current problems.
Yes, as long as the empire split, today's nobles would become "officials of the previous dynasty." How would they be entitled to enjoy the "benefits" of the current one?
For the Heaven Dou Empire, division wasn't a disaster. On the contrary, it might be the best thing that could happen!
This might even be one of the reasons why the original story eventually had the Heaven Dou Empire divide into the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Spirit Empire.
The Star Luo Empire was different. Although the throne changed hands, it was still firmly controlled by the great "clans" and "nobles."
With the Heaven Dou Empire as a cautionary tale, even the emperors of the Star Luo Empire were ruthless with themselves!
Absolutely no fiefdoms. No kingdoms, no duchies.
Any brothers who might inherit the throne and potentially become "princes" — eliminate them!
As harsh as this tactic was, the Star Luo royal family found it extremely effective!
"Kong, once I've cleaned up this mess, I'll abdicate the throne and return to Spirit Hall to inherit my ancestor's legacy."
"My grandfather already told me—I will become the heir to our ancestor's inheritance!"
"By then, I'll be able to stay with you every day."
Qian Renxue gently stroked Kong's cheek and spoke softly.
"Mhm!"
"Xue'er, you really don't have to work this hard, I—"
"A confident and strong woman is the most beautiful, isn't she?"
Before Kong could finish, Qian Renxue shook her head and answered with unwavering determination.
She had always been proud. How could she give up so easily?
If she were the type to give up, she never could've ended up with Kong in the first place!
"Alright, I'll wait for you!"
"Oh right, Xue'er, when you take your Ninth Trial, I'll give you a surprise!"
Kong said it casually, without a change in expression.
To Qian Renxue, that matter might truly count as a surprise.
Is regret the most perfect conclusion?
Heh.
No need for that kind of ending.
He came to this world precisely to leave behind no regrets.
"Surprise?"
Qian Renxue blinked, a glimmer of expectation in her eyes, but she didn't press the issue.
"Alright, I'll be waiting. But if there's no surprise…"
"Hmph, I'll tell our little angels that their dad is a liar!"
Kong's eye twitched slightly at that. He looked at Qian Renxue's smiling face.
As long as she was happy.
"Don't worry. When have I ever lied?"
"You're right, you're not that kind of person."
The two gazed into each other's eyes, and before long…
Battle was about to begin.
The scene shifted to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Today was Xiao Wu's first day on the job, serving as a Heaven Dou-level teacher and also the team leader of the Emperor Battle Team.
At first, many Heaven Dou-level teachers were stunned. A brand-new teacher, suddenly leading the Emperor Battle Team?
What kind of nepotism was this??
That was everyone's first impression.
Of course, none of them were fools. For someone to arrive and immediately become a Heaven Dou-level teacher and lead the elite team—that wasn't someone they could afford to provoke.
Then, when they actually saw the new teacher, they were dumbfounded all over again!
Good heavens—this girl was a Soul Emperor?
No wonder. No wonder!
At that, all the Heaven Dou-level teachers immediately shut their mouths.
Truly shut up.
A monster like that was destined to become a Title Douluo. There was no need to offend such a person over a bit of pride—if she held a grudge, their future days might become unbearable.
The Emperor Battle Team members were equally stunned. Their team leader… was even younger than them???
"Teacher Wu Mei, are you sure you don't want to be a team member? With you onboard, our Heaven Dou Royal Academy would practically have the championship in the bag for the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament. I'd even give up my captain position."
The team captain, a man in his early twenties, was at the forty-second rank.
He spoke with a straight face.
As long as Xiao Wu was willing to be a team member, what harm was there in giving up his captain position?
He really liked her!
What a shame… why did she have to be the team leader?
"That's right, Teacher Wu Mei, with your strength and qualifications, you could totally compete! With you leading our Emperor Battle Team, we'd be unbeatable!"
Hearing these words, the corner of Xiao Wu's eye twitched slightly.
She hadn't come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to train students!
And certainly not to represent the academy in competition!
"No need. I'm not particularly interested in the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament."
Xiao Wu waved her hand and replied calmly.
"Sigh... what a pity."
The others sighed in disappointment, a little regretful.
At the same time, they felt a bit lost.
They were already the most talented students of this generation at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The captain, who had the highest spirit power level among them, was already at Rank 42.
Compared to the captains from the previous generation, his level was considered quite high.
And there was still over a year left.
Breaking through another two or three ranks wouldn't be a problem.
"Teacher Wu Mei, how did you cultivate like this? You're younger than us, yet you've already broken through to the Soul Emperor level."
"Apart from Sister Dugu Yan and Brother Kong, you're the most talented spirit master I've ever seen."
"Brother Kong became a god at eighteen."
"As for Sister Dugu Yan, I heard she's close to breaking through to Soul Douluo. Not sure if it's true though."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu was slightly taken aback.
Come to think of it, she had a bit of history with Kong and Dugu Yan.
Back in the day, at the Rose Hotel, Dugu Yan had acted all arrogant just because she was a Soul King, forcing Xiao Wu to kneel and beg for mercy.
It was that damn Tang San who knelt for her in the end.
That was the only reason she, Sister Xiao Wu, didn't lose face.
Of course, that was years ago.
As for Dugu Yan now, Xiao Wu didn't really have a clear opinion—difficult to say.
That old "grudge" didn't matter anymore.
"Oh? You know the Thunder God King and Dugu Yan?"
Xiao Wu asked with some confusion.
Upon hearing this, the young man nodded and said, "Teacher Wu Mei, you might not know—my name is Yu Tianyan, and I'm from the same clan as Brother Kong."
"Actually, Brother Kong and I awakened our martial souls on the same day."
"That day, purple lightning flickered, thunderclouds rolled, and the sky swirled like a whirlpool over the ocean..."
"Then a bolt of purple lightning struck down and landed in Brother Kong's hand. From that moment on, I knew he was destined for greatness!"
"A divine weapon!"
"Our young clan master—Brother Kong—awakened with a divine weapon in hand!"
When it came to Kong, Yu Tianyan couldn't stop talking, his eyes full of admiration.
Who wouldn't admire that?
"You're from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
Xiao Wu blinked in surprise, somewhat puzzled.
Why were people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
"I want to follow in the footsteps of the young clan master..."
(End of Chapter)
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