The Crown Prince and Princess Visit: A Win-Win Marriage Alliance and the Spirit Pagoda That Could Overturn the Board

Dawn broke faintly. Amid the pale golden morning glow, the vast outline of Star Luo City gradually became clear. The royal honor guard passed through the streets, and the luxurious convoy stopped before a towering spire that dived straight into the clouds.

Dai Yun'er slowly stepped out of the soul guide car, holding onto her brother Dai Yueyan's arm. Her skirt hem rippled with dazzling golden light.

The Hell Spirit Cat lineage had endured for Twenty Thousand Years, and its prestige was plain for all to see. The nineteen-year-old Princess had shed her girlish immaturity. Her long golden court gown was embroidered with White Tiger patterns, cinched tightly at the waist to accentuate her delicate, curvaceous figure.

Yesterday, the Spirit Pagoda officially announced that Tai Chi Douluo Zhao Xuanzhen had arrived on Star Luo Continent to oversee matters and carry out the Spirit Pagoda's highest will.

The Spirit Pagoda had only just emerged from the chaos of its civil war and unified its branches across the three continents. Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianling placed immense importance on this peak expert of the New Generation, who had wiped out the Qian Gu Faction and personally killed War God Douluo Qian Gu Diting. He urgently summoned his ministers and convened a temporary meeting overnight.

Zhao Xuanzhen's arrival on Star Luo Continent required no thought to understand. He had undoubtedly come with anger and ill intent toward the Tang Sect. Yet Star Luo had no choice but to find a way to mediate the situation. The empire absolutely could not accept the total loss of its soul guide weapons.

After deliberation between the rulers and ministers of the Star Luo Empire, they decided to send Crown Prince Dai Yueyan and Princess Dai Yun'er to visit the Spirit Pagoda together, expressing the empire's respect for the Spirit Pagoda while also probing Zhao Xuanzhen's attitude.

After learning from her imperial father that Zhao Xuanzhen had personally come to the Star Luo Empire, Dai Yun'er was unable to sleep all night.

At the princess's husband-selection ceremony four years ago, she had crafted the image of a lovestruck woman willing to pursue love Regardless of Consequences. Because Dai Tianling had indulged her by turning a blind eye, she got her wish and escaped the fate of a princess betrothed and married off at an early age.

Later, after Zhao Xuanzhen left without looking back, Dai Yun'er seized the chance to declare that she would never marry for life, preserving herself for love. In one stroke, she won the sympathy of the empire's citizens. She could continue being a carefree Princess, with her father Dai Tianling and brother Dai Yueyan protecting her peace for the rest of her life.

However, Dai Yun'er could not endure loneliness and attended the Exchange Event between Monster Academy and Shrek Academy.

Three years later, she saw Zhao Xuanzhen again and made a choice at the Sea God Fate Dating Convention to cement her image. Yet Zhao Xuanzhen took Na Yue and Xing Ye into the sky, leaving only her and Wu Sido, two little cats, behind.

On the night the Sea God Fate ended, Dai Yun'er brooded for the entire night. If Zhao Xuanzhen had been devoted to one woman, that would have been one thing. But that scumbag who ignored the Sea God Fate rules took away four great beauties and gave her no face at all, utterly humiliating the imperial Princess who had crossed the ocean for love.

Dai Yun'er's self-respect suffered an enormous insult. Before she could react, two God-Slaying Cannonballs arrived the very next day, completing their mission with perfect precision.

She personally witnessed Zhao Xuanzhen fuse with Eastern Wood Liu He to protect countless people. At that moment, the chaotic world seemed like nothing more than his backdrop, striking directly at the little deer rampaging wildly in the Princess's chest.

So Dai Yun'er talked herself around and forgave Zhao Xuanzhen for his terrible behavior at the Sea God Fate convention. She decided to keep pursuing him. This time, she was serious.

But plans could not keep up with change. Light Darkness Douluo Long Yeyue was simply too absurd, scaring her and Long Yue into hauling an Ocean-going Giant Ship back to Star Luo Continent overnight.

She had thought the passion and turmoil of her youth had Abruptly stopped. Who would have thought they would have another chance to meet? Today, Dai Yun'er had carefully adorned her pretty face. The pearl hairpins hanging by her temples swayed softly with her steps, while her flickering bright eyes shimmered with moisture, brimming with expectation.

Unlike Dai Yun'er's innocence, Dai Yueyan wore the attire of the Star Luo Empire's crown prince. He cast a solemn gaze toward the Spirit Pagoda's tightly shut Daimon. The Star Luo Empire had informed the Spirit Pagoda of this visit in advance. By protocol, the Spirit Pagoda's attendants should have long since lined up to welcome them.

"Boom—"

The metal doors burst open. Before the empty tower-like structure stood two women in pale moon-white gowns. They possessed identical, pure Saintess-like faces, their exquisite features cold and sharp, their voices utterly flat.

"Welcome, envoys. Tai Chi Douluo is waiting on the top floor."

Hearing This, Dai Yueyan's heart sank. Such a negligent reception made it clear that the Spirit Pagoda was dissatisfied with the Star Luo Empire muddying the waters, so they had deliberately given them a show of force.

The Crown Prince Glanced Sideways at his sister's expression, then gloomily sighed toward the sky at a forty-five-degree angle. Dai Yun'er seemed completely oblivious to the tense atmosphere and, with no dignity whatsoever, lifted her foot to follow closely behind the twins.

The soul guide elevator carried the Star Luo envoys straight to the top floor. Everyone passed through a lavishly decorated corridor, where the soul guide lamps Embedded along both walls lit up one after another, illuminating soul beast totems carved into the murals. The Bai sisters leading the way pushed open the final door, and daylight poured into the room.

A whole piece of Deepsea Crystal was Embedded in the dome, transforming the morning light into a hazy waterfall of radiance. Zhao Xuanzhen sat at the end of that cascade on a black jade throne, his slender Fingertips resting on the Netherflame Beast head at the edge of the armrest.

Though his posture appeared relaxed and tranquil, it made Dai Yueyan tense his back the instant he crossed the threshold. It was the invisible Aura tempered by the strong—seemingly calm and unruffled, yet concealing a sharp edge.

"Gu Yue... Na'er..."

Dai Yun'er Gazed Intently at the two Silver Dragon King's Half-Selves in the room. Within Shrek Academy, the Element Goddess and the Dragon Spear Goddess were famed beyond compare, so dazzling that people hardly dared look directly at them.

The two women silently cast judging gazes at her. Dai Yun'er lightly raised her dainty Snow White chin and thrust out her chest in provocation.

The Star Luo envoys took their seats in turn. Across from them sat Na'er, Gu Yue, Bai Haoze, Bai Zhicen, and Illusion Brain Douluo Han Tianyi, who had started slacking off the moment he came here, representing the Spirit Pagoda.

Dai Yun'er's beautiful eyes quietly clung to Zhao Xuanzhen. What did it feel like to meet again? It was different from before.

A person's experiences often changed their temperament. The Blood God Army, the Abyss war, the destruction of the Qian Gu family, and his successive breakthroughs in cultivation had made Zhao Xuanzhen more mature than he had been at the Sea God Fate Dating Convention—and even more charming.

"Tai Chi Your Excellency."

The responsibility on his shoulders was immense. He could not lose momentum before Zhao Xuanzhen. Dai Yueyan Took a deep breath, revealed a flawless smile, and exchanged pleasantries.

"Who would have thought our second meeting would be under such circumstances? To be honest, I had always hoped to meet you at the Soul Master Competition. If that had happened, Monster Academy might have been able to wash away its past humiliation."

As soon as he said this, the Spirit Pagoda members fell into deep thought. A Soul Sage fighting a Super Douluo? Interesting. After becoming crown prince, Dai Yueyan's ability to speak nonsense with his eyes open had grown considerably.

Zhao Xuanzhen said calmly, "I often miss the days when I competed On Star Luo Continent. Back then, we were youthful and spirited, fearless of everything. I was Tai Chi Zhao Xuanzhen, first on the Top of the Young Genius Ranking On the Douluo Continent, while you were Dai Yueyan, the Tiger King and Second Heavenly King of Monster Academy."

"We are still equally young and high-spirited now, unafraid of the hardships ahead." Dai Yueyan smiled. "It is only that the young you have already become the world-renowned Tai Chi Douluo, traveling to the Dou Ling Empire to eliminate the Qian Gu Family that colluded with Evil Soul Masters. Such achievements leave us looking up in admiration."

"Then with the Qian Gu Family as a negative example, I hope the Star Luo Empire will not take the wrong path and Make a choice incorrectly."

This sentence Contained a stern warning. Dai Yueyan froze for half a second, caught off guard by Zhao Xuanzhen's forcefulness.

"Tai Chi Douluo, the Star Luo Empire is not the Dou Ling Empire. Any force that comes to Star Luo Continent must obey its rules."

Dai Yueyan's expression darkened as he emphasized, "Nor can they harm the interests that form the foundation of the empire."

"Is that so?" Zhao Xuanzhen said playfully. "You mean the Star Luo Royal Family intends to have it both ways: wanting the Spirit Pagoda to continue selling soul spirits while purchasing soul guide weapons from the Tang Sect, with all old and new grudges between the two sides simply brushed aside."

"Yes... yes."

The figure seated before him resembled an unfathomable black hole. An incomparable pressure spread outward. Dai Yueyan gritted his teeth and held on as his bones creaked. Dai Yun'er and the other Star Luo envoys suffered the Lingering Influence, each breaking out in Cold Sweat.

"Dai Yueyan, there is no need for us to waste time talking further. The Spirit Pagoda's stance has always been the same. If the Tang Sect dares attack the Star Luo Branch, then it will be a fight to the death.

"There is one more thing..."

Ink Black Eyes passed over Dai Yueyan and Stopped At an utterly ordinary envoy. The faint curve at Zhao Xuanzhen's lips became tinged with unmistakable mockery.

"Holy Dragon Douluo, your disguise is truly far from impressive."

The moment those words fell, Dai Yueyan's pupils contracted sharply. Dai Yun'er covered her mouth with a soft gasp, while the envoy who had kept his head lowered all along stiffened slightly.

A dragon's roar Suddenly Rose, and golden light surged forth. An old man in a simple white robe stroked his long beard and declared loudly, "Worthy of the Tai Chi Douluo who is currently at the height of his fame. This old man's meager concealment skills could not escape your eyes.

"Please rest assured, Tai Chi Douluo, that this old man hid his tracks with no malicious intent. I merely wished to protect the Crown Prince and Princess, and, Coupled With His Majesty's orders, negotiate a mutually beneficial plan with the Spirit Pagoda."

"Mutual benefit?" Zhao Xuanzhen raised his eyes.

Holy Dragon Douluo En Ci smiled. "Both the Spirit Pagoda and Tang Sect are important allies of the Star Luo Empire. Losing either would mean severing one of Star Luo's arms. But At this point, the Star Luo Empire must Make a choice.

"This old man asks Tai Chi Douluo on His Majesty's behalf: what is your impression of Princess Yun'er?"

In an instant, it was as though thunder exploded. Na'er and Gu Yue both stared at En Ci, the dark emotions swirling in their eyes enough to Tear into Eight Pieces anyone. The Bai sisters Slightly narrowed their eyes, their thoughts unknown.

Dai Yun'er was wildly overjoyed. Intelligent as she was, she naturally understood that Dai Tianling wanted her to form a Marriage Alliance with the Spirit Pagoda. This was simply...

Amazing!

The Star Luo Empire possessed an almost pathological Admiration for strength, and Dai Yun'er was no exception. If she could marry Zhao Xuanzhen, she would be willing to eat immortal herbs for the rest of her life!

En Ci said with a smile, "Princess Yun'er has been deeply devoted to Tai Chi Douluo. For years, she has kept herself pure, and this is known throughout the Star Luo Empire. His Majesty intends to facilitate this fine union and strengthen the friendship between the empire and the Spirit Pagoda.

"Of course, His Majesty knows that Your Excellency has partners On the Douluo Continent, and more than one at that."

At this point, En Ci cast an imperceptible glance at Na'er and Gu Yue, who looked ready to devour someone, before continuing evenly. "But Douluo Continent has the rules of Douluo Continent, while Star Luo Continent has the rules of Star Luo Continent.

"Tai Chi Douluo once won the individual championship of the Soul Master Competition and holds a noble title among the Star Luo nobles. Taking several wives is no great matter, as long as the empire publicly certifies on Star Luo Continent that Princess Yun'er is the principal wife.

"A good man's ambitions lie in all corners of the world. Tai Chi Douluo need not remain in Star Luo. The Star Luo Empire Will Naturally become an unbreakable pillar of support, fully cooperating with the Spirit Pagoda in eliminating the Tang Sect."

Seeing how lenient Dai Tianling's conditions were, Dai Yun'er looked at Zhao Xuanzhen with burning eagerness. Her hands quietly clasped together, and she could no longer care about a young lady's reserve.

She was ready to cheer with joy. As long as Zhao Xuanzhen agreed, she would throw open her arms and leap into that warm embrace the Next Second. Actors, take your places. A good actor, once deep in character, could deceive even herself into a dizzy haze.

Dai Yueyan also held his breath. If they could use a Marriage Alliance to bind this Tai Chi Douluo with limitless prospects, it would undoubtedly be an incomparably great thing.

The Spirit Pagoda also possessed a weapons research and development department. Though its achievements did not compare to the Tang Sect's, it still belonged to the continent's first echelon.

Moreover, the Tang Sect had never sold its truly top-tier Soul Guide Technology to outsiders. Usually, only after developing a third-generation product would it sell its first-generation version to the Star Luo Empire, and even then, it imposed all kinds of coded restrictions under the excuse of preserving world peace.

Therefore, the Star Luo Empire might as well Take Sides with the Spirit Pagoda completely. It Does not matter if they could not access third-generation products. Possessing unrestricted first- and second-generation products would be more beneficial, while also gaining the Spirit Pagoda as a solid and flourishing backer.

Killing two birds with one stone?

This arrow would wipe the birds out completely!

En Ci's old face formed a confident smile. This was the win-win strategy he and Dai Tianling had decided upon. Everyone involved stood to benefit, and there was over a ninety percent chance the Spirit Pagoda would agree!

"Holy Dragon Douluo, please convey this to the Star Luo Emperor on my behalf." Zhao Xuanzhen spoke faintly. "The Spirit Pagoda has no need for a Marriage Alliance, and Princess Yun'er and I have never had any emotional entanglement."

A bolt from the blue!

En Ci thought he had misheard him, while Dai Yun'er's beautiful face drained of color.

Bold of you! I would even accept being the lesser wife!

Was she so bad? Was she so ugly?

Na'er and Gu Yue were indeed Stunningly beautiful, but the Hell Spirit Cat would never admit defeat!

The little witch instantly went red with rage, clenching her silver teeth tightly.

Zhao Xuanzhen, you insensitive bastard, just wait. This Princess will definitely...

The room erupted in an uproar. Only the two Silver Dragon King's Half-Selves were Smiling like a flower. Na'er Wished She Could hug Zhao Xuanzhen and kiss him fiercely. I wasn't wrong about you, my dear Childhood Sweetheart!

"Tai Chi Douluo, perhaps you do not know the price of refusal." En Ci frowned deeply.

"You will push the Star Luo Empire toward the Tang Sect."

The instant he said this, Zhao Xuanzhen's deep Ink Black Eyes transformed into molten gold as dazzling as the blazing sun, and an indescribable pressure erupted!

"Buzz—"

Amid the strange humming, a complex formation disk Covered with Mysterious and Profound runes appeared. The Eight Trigrams Qimen occupied the entire top floor of the Spirit Pagoda. The divine disk rotated, producing two phantom figures. Teng Snake writhed viciously, while Xuanwu stood firm and imposing, bringing berserk power capable of incinerating the eight desolations.

This was only the beginning. Gu Yue and Na'er had long been unable to tolerate Holy Dragon Douluo's endless chatter about matchmaking their beloved. The two women's auras merged, and the supreme aura of the Silver Dragon King Bloodline spread outward, directly affecting the Holy Dragon of Light martial soul!

"Roar—"

The Holy Dragon of Light let out a terrified shriek. The terror and submission rooted in its bloodline nearly forced En Ci to kneel on the spot. Nine soul rings Burst Forth as he attempted to resist the superior suppression of the dragon race.

At the same time, pure holy light Soared into the Sky. A unicorn released a sacred, clear cry. Illusion Brain Douluo Han Tianyi's smile did not fade, but the scene in the room changed drastically. Soul beasts charged and roared one after another with world-destroying momentum, launching an assault upon En Ci's spiritual world!

Two peak Eight Deceitful Gods, Tai Chi Douluo Zhao Xuanzhen, who could challenge a quasi-god with the cultivation of a Super Douluo, and the Silver Dragon King, Co-Lord of Soul Beasts...

Multiple terrifying powers intertwined and overlapped, forming a net cast over heaven and earth that crushed En Ci completely.

The surging Holy Dragon of Light soul power swayed violently beneath the combined pressure like a Candle in the Wind, seeming ready to go out at any moment. Even breathing became incomparably difficult for En Ci. His soul trembled, his bloodline wailed, and his spiritual world was trampled and battered by countless soul beasts!

His composed smile vanished entirely, Took Its Place by unprecedented shock and horror. Veins throbbed at En Ci's temples, and Cold Sweat soaked the back of his white robe.

The Star Luo Empire had believed that the Spirit Pagoda was Greatly Weakened after losing the Qian Gu Faction and thus desired a reliable ally. Yet they had overlooked that Zhao Xuanzhen not only possessed Exceeding standards personal strength, but had also brought with him so many utterly terrifying beings!

These monsters joining forces were enough to raise monstrous waves, even bringing the Star Luo Empire a calamity of annihilation!

In particular, the Silver Dragon King aura created by Gu Yue and Na'er merging was the natural nemesis of the Holy Dragon of Light. Its suppression made it difficult for him to even muster the thought of resisting.

As if a bucket of freezing water had been poured over him from head to toe, Bone-Chilling Cold swept through his entire body. En Ci finally understood why Tai Chi Douluo dared disregard protocol, treat the Crown Prince's visit so forcefully, and assume the posture of someone demanding accountability before directly exposing his disguise.

It was not the arrogance of youthful impulsiveness. It was because the Spirit Pagoda possessed the strength to overturn the board!

"Holy Dragon Douluo, the Spirit Pagoda is a staunch supporter of the hawkish faction. That was the path the Qian Gu Family chose in the past, but the Phoenix family does not necessarily have to inherit it."

Zhao Xuanzhen's tone shifted. "However, if the Star Luo Royal Family blocks the Spirit Pagoda's path and insists on being the first to stand out, I do not mind sweeping all of you away together.

"How the Star Luo Empire lives in the future is entirely up to you."