Chapter 80 The Netherworld White Tiger, the Star Luo Empire's Fear.
"Level 45 directly boosted five levels, reaching level 50 Soul King! That's not the most terrifying part; what's truly terrifying is the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul itself!"
"Awakening the Netherworld White Tiger as a single Martial Soul means she can unleash its power without relying on a partner. Speed, strength, defense, and attack are all top-tier, and it also possesses the corrosive properties of the Netherworld and the domineering pressure of a White Tiger. At level 50, she could probably contend with an ordinary Soul Emperor!"
"The Star Luo Empire is about to rise! With this Netherworld White Tiger, plus the existing royal power, the Heaven Dou Empire will likely be suffocated!"
Amidst the exclamations from all sides of the continent, the Star Luo Empire's imperial city was already gripped by unprecedented turmoil.
Inside the Crown Prince's Palace, Zhu Zhuyun was adjusting her clothes in front of a bronze mirror. She wore a dark red palace dress that accentuated her fiery and slender figure, her eyes carrying an innate coldness and decisiveness.
As the daughter of the Duke of Youming and the fiancée of Star Luo Crown Prince Davis, she had stood at the pinnacle of power since childhood. Her level 45 soul power was already among the best of her generation, but she knew that in the power game of the Star Luo Empire, strength was the most secure asset.
Just moments before, when Yue Guan appeared on the list, she had secretly sneered at its absurdity.
But when the golden light of the sky shone on her face, and she saw the lines of information belonging to her, Zhu Zhuyun's pupils suddenly contracted, and the hairpin in her hand clattered to the ground.
"Me? Eighteenth on the Goddess Ranking? My Martial Soul has evolved into the Youming White Tiger?"
Before she could finish speaking, an indescribable, boundless energy descended from the sky, surging into her limbs like a golden waterfall.
This energy was gentle yet domineering, flowing rapidly through her meridians, instantly igniting the previously stagnant soul power wherever it passed.
Zhu Zhuyun subconsciously released her martial soul, and the black phantom of the Netherworld Cat appeared behind her, sharp-toothed, clawed, and with piercing eyes.
But the next moment, this phantom trembled violently under the onslaught of golden energy, letting out a sharp roar.
Its black fur began to fall out, replaced by silver-white tiger stripes, and its petite body expanded at a visible speed.
Its limbs became thick and powerful, and a ferocious black king character totem appeared on its forehead. Its originally lively cat eyes transformed into deep tiger pupils, carrying an aura of domineering power.
The Netherworld Cat was transforming into a Netherworld White Tiger!
"Roar—!"
A deafening tiger's roar erupted from the Crown Prince's Palace, shattering the roof and echoing throughout the entire imperial city.
This roar contained both the domineering power of a white tiger and the chilling eeriness of the Netherworld attribute. The two auras intertwined, forming a heart-palpitating pressure.
Soul Masters inside and outside the imperial city all looked up, their faces filled with shock and awe.
At the same time, Zhu Zhuyun's soul power was also soaring wildly.
The bottleneck of level 45 was easily broken through as if it were paper, level 46, 47, 48, 49, 50!
When her soul power finally stabilized at the level 50 Soul King realm, an even more powerful aura spread from her body, and even the pillars of the Crown Prince's Palace trembled slightly under this pressure.
Zhu Zhuyun slowly opened her eyes, a scarlet light flashing in her tiger pupils. She could clearly feel the surging power within her body.
With a wave of her hand, a white tiger claw phantom carrying the chill of the underworld condensed, its tip gleaming with cold light. With just a casual swing, it drew a black energy crack in the air.
"This is indeed the power of the Netherworld White Tiger..."
Zhu Zhuyun murmured to herself, her tone filled with an unbelievable ecstasy.
She could feel that her speed was several times faster than before, her strength had increased more than tenfold, and her soul power had become purer and more abundant, circulating more smoothly.
This transformative change made her almost unable to resist roaring to the sky.
However, just as Zhu Zhuyun was immersed in the joy of her sudden increase in strength, inside the council hall deep within the palace, Emperor Dai Tianfeng of Xingluo had an unusually complex expression.
Dai Tianfeng was nearly sixty years old, with a dignified face. Although his temples were already streaked with gray, his tiger-like eyes were still as sharp as an eagle's, revealing the depth and calculation that came from years of holding a high position.
As the supreme ruler of the Star Luo Empire, he spent his life balancing various forces and consolidating imperial power, deeply understanding that there are no permanent friends in the arena of power, only permanent interests.
When he saw the list of names on the celestial screen, Dai Tianfeng was overjoyed and slammed his hand on the table.
"Good! What a magnificent Netherworld White Tiger! Heaven blesses our Star Luo!"
The prime minister and several important ministers beside him echoed, their faces full of joy. "Your Majesty is wise.
Crown Princess Zhu has been favored by the list, and her martial soul has evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger. This is truly a blessing for our empire!"
"With such a powerful figure in charge, the Star Luo Empire's voice on the continent will surely be even stronger in the future!"
Duke Youming, Zhu Zhuyun's father, was beaming and bowed.
"Your Majesty, my daughter's achievements today are entirely due to Your Majesty's cultivation and the glory of the empire. From now on, my daughter will definitely devote herself to the Star Luo Empire until her dying breath!"
Dai Tianfeng waved his hand, but the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of solemnity.
He slowly walked outside the hall, gazing at the soaring white tiger's imposing aura emanating from the direction of the Crown Prince's palace, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
There was joy, there was reliance, but more than anything, there was deep-seated suspicion.
"The Netherworld White Tiger..."
Dai Tianfeng murmured softly, his tone carrying a profound meaning.
"Since ancient times, this has always been the inherited martial spirit of the royal family, yet now it has fallen into the hands of the Zhu family's daughter."
"That old fox, Duke Youming, is probably going to use this opportunity to further expand the power of the Youming family," the commander of the Imperial Guards beside him, who was also Dai Tianfeng's most trusted confidant, whispered.
"Your Majesty, Princess Zhu is, after all, His Highness the Crown Prince's fiancée. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, she will be the Empress. Isn't her power the power of the royal family?"
"Heh."
Dai Tianfeng sneered, his eyes sharp. "The Crown Prince? Davis is impetuous and lacks strategy; he may not be able to completely control this 'White Tiger.'"
"I've watched Zhu Zhuyun grow up. She has exceptional talent, acts decisively, and even has a touch of ruthlessness. She is definitely not someone who would willingly submit to others."
"Now that she holds the trump card of the Netherworld White Tiger and her soul power has reached level 50 Soul King, even Davis may not be able to control her in the future."
He paused and continued, "Moreover, the Netherworld family is a top family in the Star Luo Empire, wielding considerable military power and with deeply entrenched influence."
"Now that Zhu Zhuyun's strength has surged, the Netherworld family's prestige will surely reach its peak. At that time, will they develop ulterior motives?"
"Don't they think that Davis is unworthy of their daughter, or even that the throne of the Star Luo Empire should be given to someone else?"
The Imperial Guard Commander's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked.
"Your Majesty is wise and far-sighted. So what should we do now? Should we..."
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