Xue Wu's current affection: 100%. Full affection level locked. Congratulations to the host for successfully capturing Xue Wu's heart.
"Ehehe~ I just genuinely like Brother Yuan Longxuan, that's all~"
At Tianshui Academy, Xue Wu played a role quite similar to Ning Rongrong of the original Shrek Academy....utterly mischievous and bold when it came to teasing.
As she spoke, Xue Wu gently withdrew the delicate hand wrapped around Yuan Longxuan's waist, her slender fingers brushing against his firm cheek.
Her eyes curved like crescent moons, filled with playful charm.
"Now that I'm already Brother Yuan's woman, even if Bing'er and the others want to join in later, they'll have to call me sister first~."
With that, she leaned in and captured his lips in a deep kiss. Beneath the blanket, her hand began to stir once again, growing rather restless.
Two days later, Heaven Dou City.
The Great Soul Arena of the imperial capital was a structure of staggering grandeur, spanning a vast area that, from a distance, resembled a miniature city in its own right.
Its towering architecture reached high into the clouds, radiating a sense of majesty and dominance.
The arena's circular curvature gave it both strength and elegance....like an enormous inverted bowl resting upon the earth, merging practicality with artistry.
At the summit, a colossal crystal dome gleamed under the sun, its surface inlaid with colored glass tiles that shimmered like a jeweled crown.
Intricate carvings adorned its outer walls....soul beasts, spirit emblems, and sigils of martial spirits....all woven into a grand visual hymn to the glory of soul masters.
The main entrance was flanked by mighty pillars, each etched with elaborate patterns and embedded with precious stones that reflected light like stars.
Around the central structure stretched numerous auxiliary facilities: rest areas for spectators, rows of bustling shops selling all manner of trinkets and soul-related goods, and lounges for nobles seeking comfort.
Together, they transformed the arena into a vibrant complex of battle, leisure, and spectacle....a true center of entertainment and prestige in the empire.
"Bing'er," Xue Wu asked as she adjusted her light-blue robe, "do you think we can earn the Gold Soul Badge within half a year?"
"Of course we can," Shui Bing'er replied with a soft smile. "But, Xue Wu... somehow I feel like your figure seems... fuller than before?"
Her tone carried genuine curiosity. After all, girls always noticed such things first....especially among close friends.
Hearing that, a faint blush dusted Xue Wu's cheeks. Yet she quickly masked it with a teasing smile.
"Hehe~ If Bing'er wants to know, come to my room tonight. Big Sister will share some special tricks for maintaining a perfect figure~."
The other Tianshui girls: "O_O???"
Zhu Zhuqing, speechless, turned toward her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun.
Seeing her sister's expression shift ever so slightly, Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed crimson in an instant.
Zhu Zhuyun chuckled softly, leaning close to whisper, "Tch, Zhuqing, you're still too young. Don't rush.
Give it a couple of years, and big sister will... arrange something for you."
Zhu Zhuqing: "(Д)???!!!"
"B-big sister, I'm not..."
"Yes, you are."
Under the envious gaze of countless onlookers, Yuan Longxuan led the Tianshui Battle Team into the grand interior of the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
Inside, the arena was vast beyond imagination.
The dome above shimmered with countless crystals, casting gentle light that bathed every corner in brilliance.
The ring-shaped spectator stands stretched endlessly upward, tier upon tier, enough to hold tens of thousands of roaring spectators.
The seats, carved from fine stone and engraved with ornate designs, exuded both sturdiness and elegance.
At the very center lay a vast, polished battle platform.....its stone surface bearing the scars of countless fierce duels, yet still emanating a timeless resilience.
The air was charged with tension and anticipation; the shouts and cheers of the crowd blended into a single thunderous tide, igniting the blood of every soul master who stood upon this sacred battlefield.
Here....honor and dreams collided. Every match here was a spectacle of brilliance, a contest for glory that set hearts ablaze.
Of course, this was also the playground of the nobles.....their favorite place to flaunt wealth and seek amusement.
At that very moment, two soul masters faced each other in the arena below, their auras clashing with palpable intensity.
Suddenly, one of them moved first, soul power surging violently around him.
"First Soul Skill — Flame Burst Fist!"
His arm ignited in crimson fire, and his fist shot forth like a blazing meteor.
His opponent met the attack head-on. "Second Soul Skill — Water Curtain Shield!"
A transparent water barrier rose instantly, blocking the flaming strike.
Zzzzt! The clash of fire and water filled the air with white mist and steam.
"Third Soul Skill — Flame Storm!"
The temperature in the arena soared as fiery whirlwinds erupted, surging toward the enemy.
"Fourth Soul Skill — Ice Spike Assault!"
In retaliation, sharp icicles burst from the ground, shattering the storm with a deafening crash.
The collision of their skills electrified the audience.....nobles and commoners alike cheering with fervor as sparks and frost intertwined.
Yuan Longxuan, watching from above, merely cast a calm glance at the two dueling Soul Kings.
Their movements were sharp and disciplined, every strike full of lethal intent.
But his focus lay elsewhere.
From the moment he entered the arena with Xiao Wu and the Tianshui team, he had sensed no fewer than ten hidden gazes silently fixed upon them.
Because someone needed to remain at the academy, Liu Erlong and Han Ruyan had stayed behind, leaving Yuan Longxuan to lead the team.
He hoped those greedy nobles would restrain themselves...for within the shadows of the girls followed hundreds of Limit Douluo puppets, each one a silent guardian.
And should those puppets strike… the offender's entire clan would vanish from the pages of Douluo history.
Unfortunately, the covetous eyes in the dark showed no sign of restraint.
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