Shared Heavens from Douluo Continent

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Plastic Sisters

Even if someone did happen to discover an Immortal Herb by sheer luck, they would normally only find one. How could anyone continuously consume three Immortal Herbs like Dai Changsheng had?

Therefore, Bibi Dong only knew that consuming Immortal Herbs could greatly increase one's Soul Power, but she had no idea exactly how much it could increase it by.

"Master, this Immortal Herb is called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. It can strengthen the tendons and bones of whoever consumes it, unblock the seven channels and eight meridians, and it also has beautifying and skin-nourishing effects. I specially saved it for you."

Dai Changsheng reached into the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch and soon took out an Immortal Herb that looked as though it had been carved from white jade, handing it to Bibi Dong.

"I appreciate your filial devotion, but Immortal Herbs are useless to me. You should give it to Nana instead!"

With Bibi Dong's current strength, consuming an Immortal Herb could no longer increase her Soul Power.

Moreover, the two spider martial souls Bibi Dong had awakened were both top-tier beast martial souls. Unless she consumed an Immortal Herb whose attributes matched hers, it would be impossible for her martial souls to evolve.

"In that case, I'll give this Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone to Senior Sister."

Dai Changsheng was not surprised by her answer and passed it over to Hu Liena instead.

"Thank you, Teacher. Thank you, Changsheng."

Once Hu Liena happily accepted the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, Dai Changsheng reminded her unhurriedly, "Senior Sister, when consuming this Immortal Herb, just eat the petals first, then suck the flower's core."

"Mm!"

Hu Liena nodded solemnly. Following Dai Changsheng's instructions, she walked to a corner of the bedchamber, sat down cross-legged, and began refining the medicinal power of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone with all her strength.

After several hours of refinement, Hu Liena finally absorbed all of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone's medicinal power. Her Soul Power surged from level thirty-three to level forty.

Feeling the Soul Power within her body reach its bottleneck, Hu Liena's Pretty Face was filled with barely contained joy, and the way she looked at Dai Changsheng became gentler and gentler.

Seeing how effective the Immortal Herb was, Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction and immediately sent someone to summon Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Your Holiness the Pope, may I ask—"

Just as the hurriedly arriving Chrysanthemum Douluo was about to bow to Bibi Dong, he was suddenly drawn in by the lingering aura of the Immortal Herb around Hu Liena. He could not help exclaiming excitedly, "Na... Nana, why do you have the aura of an Immortal Herb on you?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was famously fond of flowers—to the point of obsession.

In the original story, because Dai Mubai had consumed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum Douluo had even considered taking him as a personal disciple.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, when I went traveling this time, I accidentally discovered several Immortal Herbs. I ate most of them, but I deliberately saved one for Senior Sister."

As he spoke, Dai Changsheng took out a palm-sized flowerpot from the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch. "The Immortal Herb Senior Sister consumed just now was this Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone."

Since Hu Liena had only eaten the petals and flower core of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, its roots and stem remained largely intact.

"It... it really is the legendary Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone! Its entire body is lustrous white like jade, exactly as described in the ancient records!"

Looking at the flower stem in the pot that seemed carved from white jade, Chrysanthemum Douluo was so excited that his voice trembled.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, if you don't mind, I'll give you what remains of this Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone."

As soon as Dai Changsheng finished speaking, he held the flowerpot out before Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"I... I don't mind! Of course I don't mind!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's pupils contracted sharply. He hurriedly and carefully reached out with both hands, accepting the flowerpot containing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.

For a flower lover like Chrysanthemum Douluo, collecting all kinds of rare flowers and plants was not for consuming them, but for preserving them.

Thus, even though Hu Liena had already consumed the petals and flower core of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, its remaining roots and stem still held immense collectible value in Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes.

"Enough, Elder Chrysanthemum. It's time to discuss business."

Seeing that Chrysanthemum Douluo's attention was entirely captured by the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and that he was grinning foolishly without stopping, Bibi Dong said helplessly, "After consuming the Immortal Herb, Nana's Soul Power has broken through to level forty. Accompany her to the Star Dou Great Forest and help her find a suitable Soul Ring!"

"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo came back to his senses and gave a respectful bow. Then, with light steps, he left with Hu Liena.

"Um... Master, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave too~"

Bibi Dong looked Dai Changsheng over and waved her hand with feigned displeasure. "Fine! You performed well this time, so I won't punish you.

"But if you dare leave without saying goodbye again, I'll make sure you learn why flowers bloom so red."

"Thank you for your mercy, Master. I'll be off then. Bye-bye~"

Dai Changsheng grinned and quickly withdrew from the Pope's bedchamber.

A few days later

Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City, Zhu Family.

"Hah! Ha! Hup..."

In an inconspicuous little courtyard, a young girl in black training clothes was holding a black short saber as she diligently practiced the White Tiger Saber Technique Dai Changsheng had created.

This adorable young girl, who trained so earnestly, was none other than Dai Changsheng's fiancée—Zhu Zhuqing!

Since Zhu Zhuqing was only seven years old and had absorbed just one hundred-year Soul Ring, she stood only around 1.3 meters tall, still a tender little girl.

Ever since Zhu Zhuqing attended the martial soul awakening ceremony and awakened Innate Soul Power as high as level seven, her older sister, who had once doted on her, had instantly become unfamiliar and distant.

At first, Zhu Zhuqing could not understand what was happening. It was not until she learned from her parents that she had been betrothed to the Fourth Prince and would have to participate in this generation's royal princes' battle royale that she understood why her sister had distanced herself from her.

Zhu Zhuqing knew she had no way to resist the rules jointly set by the Zhu Family and the royal family. So, in order to avoid being killed by her sister in the future, she could only choose to cultivate diligently.

After all, Zhu Zhuyun was not only seven years older than Zhu Zhuqing, but her talent for cultivation was no weaker than hers.

If Zhu Zhuqing did not cultivate desperately, then the only thing awaiting her in the future was death.

"Clap clap clap..."

A sudden round of applause rang out. Immediately afterward, a somewhat teasing voice entered Zhu Zhuqing's ears. "Good little sister, you're cultivating again! Do you really want to kill your sister that badly?"

"..."

Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body stiffened. Turning to look at the newcomer, she said, "I never wanted to kill you. I only want to protect myself."

"Protect yourself? With this White Tiger Saber Technique?"

Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's somewhat stubborn little expression, a trace of disdain flashed through Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful eyes. "I admit that your little fiancé is somewhat clever. At such a young age, he managed to create this White Tiger Saber Technique himself.

But he spent all his time creating Self-Created Soul Skills. How much time could he possibly have left for cultivation?

I was originally somewhat worried that his awakened Twin Martial Souls might pose a threat to Weisi and me. Who would have thought he would be this stupid!

And he even publicly released the White Tiger Saber Technique he created himself. Doesn't he realize he's simply benefiting Weisi and me for nothing?"

"Sister-in-law, speaking ill of people behind their backs isn't a very good habit~"

Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to refute Zhu Zhuyun, a bright voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

The two sisters instinctively looked toward the sound and saw two figures walking in from outside the courtyard.

One of them wore luxurious purple robes and appeared to be in his forties. His features bore some resemblance to Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing's. He was the current head of the Zhu Family—Zhu Zhu Changfeng!

The other wore a white robe and stood around 1.8 meters tall. He resembled Dai Weisi somewhat and also had a head of dazzling golden hair. It was Dai Changsheng, who had returned from Spirit City.

This time, Dai Changsheng had not run away from home. He had only left Spirit City after obtaining Bibi Dong's permission.

The reason Bibi Dong allowed Dai Changsheng to travel abroad was because he had become powerful enough.

Although Dai Changsheng's Soul Power was only level fifty-four, four of the five soul rings he had absorbed were ten-thousand-year soul rings.

With the enhancement of four ten-thousand-year soul rings, coupled with Dai Changsheng's innate divine strength, the vast majority of battle Soul Sages were no match for him.

Moreover, the Soul Battle Slaves Dai Changsheng had enslaved could both fly through the sky and burrow into the earth. If he truly wished to flee, even a Title Douluo would find it difficult to catch him.

Most importantly, Bibi Dong had discovered that Dai Changsheng had exceptionally good luck. Traveling around on his own made it easier for him to find opportunities suited to him.

If Dai Changsheng had not run away from home before, but had instead stayed in Spirit City to attend school and cultivate step by step, it would have taken him at least ten years to break through to Soul King.

Under the sisters' dumbfounded gazes, Zhu Changfeng pointed at Dai Changsheng beside him and introduced, "Zhuyun, Zhuqing, let me introduce you. This is His Highness the Fourth Prince."

It was no wonder Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing were so shocked. Although they were not familiar with Dai Changsheng, they had seen him a few times.

In Zhu Zhuyun's impression, Dai Changsheng had only been an adorable little boy, about the same height as Zhu Zhuqing.

The last time Zhu Zhuqing had seen Dai Changsheng was at the martial soul awakening ceremony a year ago.

Perhaps Dai Changsheng had not noticed Zhu Zhuqing among the crowd at the time, but the sight of him awakening Twin Martial Souls remained deeply etched in her mind even now.

Yet after only a little more than a year apart, Dai Changsheng had suddenly shot up to around 1.8 meters tall. Wasn't that far too ridiculous?

"Zhuqing, I've already discussed it with Uncle Changfeng. From now on, you'll move into my prince's residence."

Dai Changsheng ignored Zhu Zhuyun's reaction. Instead, he walked up to Zhu Zhuqing and patted her little head. "After all, you're my little fiancée, so you count as the mistress of the prince's residence.

When I'm not at the prince's residence, you can help me manage it as well, so those people below won't have the chance to slack off."

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Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's Pretty Face flushed slightly, and she revealed a somewhat tempted expression as she turned to look at Zhu Changfeng nearby.

What surprised Zhu Zhuqing was that her father, who had always been strict in her memory, actually wore an incomparably kind smile. "Zhuqing, since His Highness the Fourth Prince has said so, then move into the prince's residence."

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Zhuqing immediately revealed a happy smile and obediently nodded.

Although Zhu Zhuqing could not exactly be considered familiar with Dai Changsheng, she wanted even more to escape this home that made her feel so suffocated.

Perhaps because Zhu Zhuqing was too young, no one believed she could win the final round of the princes' battle royale.

Therefore, even her parents were unwilling to invest too much affection in her, lest they feel heartbroken when she was killed in the future. Naturally, they had always been rather strict and cold toward her.

"Uncle Changfeng, then we'll take our leave first."

As soon as Dai Changsheng finished speaking, he directly took Zhu Zhuqing's bonelessly soft little hand and left the Zhu Family without looking back.

Only after Dai Changsheng and Zhu Zhuqing's figures vanished from her sight did Zhu Zhuyun finally ask Zhu Changfeng, unable to hold herself back, "Father, what exactly is going on? How did he become like this?"

"He became a Soul King!"

"What?!"

"Our Fourth Prince's luck really is good enough to make people jealous!"

Facing Zhu Zhuyun's puzzled gaze, Zhu Changfeng sighed with a complicated expression. "Not long ago, Your Majesty publicly announced the Fourth Prince's engagement to Poison Douluo's granddaughter. You and the First Prince should have heard about it long ago, right?

What you don't know, however, is that in order to support the Fourth Prince in seizing the throne, Poison Douluo also gave him three Immortal Herbs capable of increasing Soul Power.

After consuming those three immortal herbs, his Soul Power had skyrocketed from just over level twenty to above level fifty.

When His Majesty learned of this, he was overjoyed and directly assigned a unit of Tiger Shadow Guards to be stationed at the Fourth Prince's Mansion, ordering them to obey the Fourth Prince's commands!"

"H-He broke through to Soul King? Y-Your Majesty even gave him a unit of Tiger Shadow Guards?" Zhu Zhuyun's pretty face instantly turned deathly pale upon hearing this.

The Tiger Shadow Guards were Star Luo Emperor's most trusted personal guard force. Every single Tiger Shadow Guard was selected from the military through a rigorous process.

The prerequisite for joining the Tiger Shadow Guards was Soul King-level strength, while becoming a Tiger Shadow Guard captain required at least Soul Emperor-level strength!

Each Tiger Shadow Guard squad consisted of eleven members: one captain and ten squad members.

What frightened Zhu Zhuyun most was what the Tiger Shadow Guards represented. They were the emperor's personal guards—even the First Prince had no authority to mobilize them.

By dispatching a unit of Tiger Shadow Guards to the Fourth Prince's Mansion, Star Luo Emperor was practically declaring that Dai Changsheng would be the next emperor.

Star Luo Emperor could not really be blamed for playing favorites. According to the rules of the princes' battle royale, once the eldest prince reached the age of twenty-five, the final stage would officially begin, and they would have to fight until only one survived.

Although Dai Weisi's cultivation talent was not weak, judging by his current cultivation speed, by the time he turned twenty-five, his Soul Power would at most have only just broken through level fifty.

Therefore, barring any accidents, Dai Changsheng would surely claim the final victory.

Originally, like everyone else, Star Luo Emperor had believed that Dai Weisi would inherit the throne in the future, so he had inevitably favored him more as the First Prince.

Yet he had never expected Dai Changsheng to overtake him from behind. Star Luo Emperor also knew that he had neglected this youngest son in the past, which was why he so openly favored him now, hoping to mend their father-son relationship.

"Father, is there really no other way?"