Being called a child by someone younger than himself only enraged Dai Weisi further. On Douluo Continent, where people matured early on average, someone his age was no longer considered a child.
Some people his age even already had children.
Duke Youming still wanted to plead for Dai Weisi at this point, but before he could say anything, a Titan Giant Ape suddenly appeared and carried Dai Weisi away.
This Titan Giant Ape was naturally Little Monkey's transformation. Seeing this, Duke Youming instantly summoned his Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and gave chase.
Xiao Chenlong did not stop him. Though Duke Youming was a Soul Douluo, he was still no match for Little Monkey.
If he was careless enough to be caught by Little Monkey, he might even get beaten half to death.
Xiao Chenlong's gaze then fell on the somewhat stunned Zhu Zhuyun.
He could not help but marvel at how outrageously well-developed the women of the Zhu Family were.
"Hey, snap out of it. Aren't you going to follow them and take a look?"
Coming back to her senses, Zhu Zhuyun looked at Xiao Chenlong, who was still leisurely drinking tea, and could not help asking, "That just now was..."
"My pet. Don't worry, it won't kill your fiancé. After all, the time isn't right yet.
"By the way, can you two use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger, now?"
"We can, but it can only be maintained for a very short time."
Only after answering did Zhu Zhuyun realize it—why had she told him that?
"My apologies, Your Highness the Saint Son, I..."
"Go ahead."
Hearing Xiao Chenlong say that, Zhu Zhuyun finally ran out.
Only then did Xiao Chenlong stroll after her. Judging by the time, it should have been over by now.
Indeed, it was already over.
Dai Weisi and Duke Youming lay together on the ground, barely alive.
Normally, Duke Youming should not have been beaten into such a state by Little Monkey.
But he had been desperate to save someone and had underestimated Little Monkey's strength.
As a result, Little Monkey seized an opening, slapped him to the ground, then viciously ground him down twice.
Little Monkey was currently transformed into a Titan Giant Ape and possessed the Titan Giant Ape's full physical strength.
Everyone knew how powerful a Titan Giant Ape's physical strength was. Duke Youming's Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul was fast, but it was not good at defense, and his body's toughness was rather ordinary.
That led to the current situation. Dai Weisi had completely passed out, while Duke Youming remained conscious and could even clearly feel that quite a few of his bones had broken.
As Little Monkey looked over its accomplishments, it even gave Duke Youming a disdainful grin.
Duke Youming himself had no idea why he could see such mockery on its face.
When Zhu Zhuyun rushed over and saw this scene, she was frightened as well.
"Father!"
She hurried to Duke Youming's side, wanting to help him up.
"Don't move!"
His bones were broken. If he moved recklessly again, his injuries might become even worse.
Hearing Duke Youming's voice, Zhu Zhuyun abruptly stopped again.
Xiao Chenlong, following behind, finally understood why the women of the Zhu Family liked wearing leather outfits. Tight leather clothing could effectively prevent things from bouncing around.
When Little Monkey saw Xiao Chenlong arrive, it returned to its original form and landed on Xiao Chenlong's shoulder.
Xiao Chenlong stroked its head and handed it a banana.
"That was a bit much. Go easier next time."
Little Monkey ignored him completely, peeling the banana and eating it on its own.
Xiao Chenlong could only shrug helplessly. Not only were the animals he raised all wild and untamed, but every one of them had plenty of personality too.
Seeing Xiao Chenlong, Zhu Zhuyun hurriedly pleaded, "Your Highness the Saint Son, please summon a Healing Soul Master."
"No need."
"Your Highness the Saint Son, if my father offended you in any way..."
Before Zhu Zhuyun could finish, Xiao Chenlong had already activated the Horse Talisman's power and healed Dai Weisi and Duke Youming.
Duke Youming stood up at this moment, his face filled with disbelief.
His injuries had actually healed in an instant. Even the greatest healing-type Spirit Master on the entire continent could not accomplish such a thing.
"Thank you, Your Highness the Saint Son."
Duke Youming first thanked Xiao Chenlong, then looked at Dai Weisi beside him.
"First Prince, he..."
"Don't worry, he's fine. He'll be alright after sleeping for a while. You can report everything that happened today to the Star Luo Emperor. I don't mind."
"You jest, Your Highness the Saint Son. The First Prince was the one who spoke without restraint. It is only right that he receive a little lesson."
Xiao Chenlong merely smiled and said nothing more before turning and leaving.
Dai Weisi, however, slept for an entire day before waking up.
When he awoke, his face was full of terror, and he was drenched in cold sweat.
"A dream? Was that just a dream? Hah... hah... Good thing it was only a dream."
Dai Weisi swallowed hard, not daring to recall what had happened in that dream.
That dream had naturally been woven for him by Xiao Chenlong, based on the real circumstances of the Star Luo Empire.
In the dream, he had failed in his struggle for the Imperial Throne. His Soul Power had been crippled, he had been imprisoned, and he had suffered countless humiliations and punishments.
Everything in the dream had felt incomparably real. Even after waking up, he still felt phantom pain throughout his body.
"I can't lose. I absolutely can't lose."
Because of this dream, Dai Weisi decided that he needed to be even more ruthless toward his Younger Brothers.
Xiao Chenlong did not know that the Dream Realm he had arranged merely to teach Dai Weisi a lesson had produced an additional effect.
He was already drafting an article about changing the "All Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition" into the "All Continent Youth Spirit Master Elite Competition."
By the time the Star Luo Emperor received Duke Youming's letter, news of the competition reform had already spread across Douluo Continent.
After reading what Duke Youming had written in the letter, the Star Luo Emperor's expression naturally turned grim.
"Hmph, Spirit Hall truly does not take my Star Luo Empire seriously at all!"
Though he was furious inside, there was nothing he could do. On Douluo Continent, an army could indeed overwhelm a Titled Douluo through sheer numbers.
But Titled Douluo were not fools. How could they possibly choose to wear themselves down against an army?
The fact that Titled Douluo could fly alone left armies utterly helpless.
During this period, the armies of Douluo Continent had not mastered any anti-air weapons capable of threatening Titled Douluo.
And if a Titled Douluo employed assassination tactics, then without a Titled Douluo guarding the Star Luo Royal Family, they would not even know how they died.
Thus, the Star Luo Emperor could only obediently issue a declaration supporting the competition reform.
However, after receiving news of the reform, the various factions had mixed reactions.
Several representative Soul Master Academies, such as the Five Elements Academy, Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Star Luo Royal Academy, and Spirit Hall Academy, as well as representative sects such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Lower Four Sects, all received invitations from Xiao Chenlong.
Xiao Chenlong invited them to discuss the specific details of the competition reform.
After receiving the invitations, the various academies and sects immediately sent representatives to Heaven Dou City.
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