Attacking Linhai City! Dai Weisi: The Heaven Dou Empire Academy Is Nothing but Hothouse Flowers! Our Target Is Spirit Hall!

Xu Zhao paid no attention to Sea Dragon Douluo's shouting. His gaze turned toward the outline of the mainland, now close at hand.

The lush coastline quickly spread across his view. In the distance, he could just make out a busy harbor and buildings scattered across the shore.

"We're here."

Xu Zhao spoke softly, then turned around and looked down at Sea Dragon Douluo.

He raised a hand, golden light flickering at his fingertips, and pointed toward Sea Dragon Douluo.

"Crack—"

Sea Dragon Douluo felt the unbreakable golden shackles inside him give a sharp snap. A moment later, Soul Power he had not felt in a long time began flowing through his meridians again like a trickling stream.

Though it was less than a third of what he had possessed at his peak, to him, it was like rain after a long drought.

"You..."

Sea Dragon Douluo's eyes widened in disbelief. Feeling the power reviving inside him, he was so stunned that he could hardly react.

Had his opponent really let him go?

"You may leave."

Xu Zhao's expression remained calm, as if he had not just released a Titled Douluo, but merely let a fish he had caught slip away.

"With your abilities, you should be able to break through the remaining seal on your own in ten days or half a month.

"Go back and tell Bo Saixi that the Great Sun Prince Mansion has no intention of making an enemy of Sea God Island.

"You brought this on yourself by striking first. I don't believe I did anything wrong.

"If Bo Saixi wants revenge for you, or wants to reclaim her pride, the Great Sun Prince Mansion will welcome her at any time.

"But next time, you may not be so lucky as to leave alive."

Sea Dragon Douluo gave Xu Zhao a long look, then warily glanced at Yan Yu and Kong Yan, who stood some distance away.

He made no more threats. He knew that in the face of absolute power, any threat was merely the wail of the weak.

"Mountains may change, but green waters flow on."

Sea Dragon Douluo gritted his teeth and forced out the words.

Without another moment's hesitation, he flashed away in a streak of blue light and plunged straight into the sea.

The instant he hit the water, Sea Dragon Douluo felt as if he had been pardoned. He did not even dare look back, and fled toward the deep sea with all his might.

Watching Sea Dragon Douluo disappear beneath the surface, Xu Zhao furrowed his brow slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Strange..."

Xu Zhao murmured to himself.

By rights, after the Demon Soul Great White Sharks had fled earlier, they should have reported the matter to Sea God Island at once.

Given the Demon Soul Great White Sharks' speed in the sea, and Bo Saixi's command over the ocean as the High Priestess of the Sea God, she should have received the news long ago.

The Great Sun Prince Mansion had made a huge spectacle of hunting a hundred-thousand-year Sea Soul Beast. That was tantamount to slapping Sea God Island in the face.

Given Bo Saixi's protective and overbearing nature, how could she still not have shown up?

Had something held her up?

Or... did she have some other concern?

Xu Zhao shook his head, setting those stray thoughts aside for the moment.

If soldiers came, he would meet them; if water came, he would block it with earth.

Since Bo Saixi had not come, he was happy to enjoy some peace and quiet. He could focus on dealing with the matter at hand.

"Zi Zhenzhu."

Xu Zhao turned toward the helm.

Zi Zhenzhu hurried out and respectfully stood beside Xu Zhao. Looking at the unfamiliar coastline ahead, she wore a troubled expression.

"Heir Prince, the currents in this stretch of sea are complicated, and it's not an area where my Purple Pearl Pirate Crew has operated before.

"I'm not familiar with the coastal defenses of the Star Luo Empire. I only know that the city up ahead seems to be an important trading port in the empire's south. It's called 'Linhai City.' I don't know how many troops are stationed there."

Zi Zhenzhu felt uneasy. As their guide, she was completely in the dark at a crucial moment, and feared Xu Zhao would blame her.

Xu Zhao, however, merely waved a hand in dismissal, a hint of contempt curling his lips.

"It doesn't matter."

Xu Zhao stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp as a torch, as if he could see straight through the prosperous port city.

"Whether we're familiar with the place is unimportant.

"In the face of absolute power, all schemes and fortifications are paper tigers."

Xu Zhao turned to Xu Yu and Kong Yan behind him, ambition gleaming in his eyes.

"Father, Mother.

"The Star Luo Empire is one of the Two Great Empires, and its military is powerful.

"But as far as I know, there is no Titled Douluo in its imperial family.

"At most, they have the Hell White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Skill, which could barely match an ordinary Titled Douluo."

At this point in time, although the Star Luo Empire was powerful, there was a huge gap in its top-tier combat strength.

The lack of a Titled Douluo was the Star Luo Empire's greatest weakness!

"Since it's a paper tiger with nothing but a fine appearance, why should we tread so carefully?"

Xu Zhao swept his hand toward the city gleaming in the sunlight, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Pass on my orders!

"Full speed ahead! Our target is the harbor straight ahead!

"Take it by force!

"We'll use this city as the Great Sun Prince Mansion's first foothold on Douluo Continent!"

At Xu Zhao's command,

the Invincible Fleet, laden with the Great Sun Prince Mansion's elite and backed by several Titled Douluos, let out a deafening roar.

Its enormous steel bows cleaved through the waves, bearing an unstoppable momentum.

Like a pack of hungry steel beasts, they charged straight at the unprepared coastline of the Star Luo Empire!

Linhai City was a thriving port and shipping hub in the southern Star Luo Empire.

A gentle sea breeze, heavy with salt, swept across the ancient stone city.

At that moment, a group of young people in fine clothes with an air of distinction stood at the railing of the City Lord's Mansion's Sea-Viewing Platform, the most luxurious place in Linhai City, gazing into the distance and enjoying a rare moment of rest.

At their head stood a tall man with shoulder-length golden hair. His pair of sinister eyes gleamed with confidence and arrogance.

He was none other than the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Weisi.

Beside him leaned a woman with a stunning figure and a cold, beautiful face. She was Zhu Zhuyun, the eldest daughter of the Zhu Clan and his fiancée.

Several other young men and women stood behind them, each looking spirited and vigorous.

They were the main team representing Star Luo Royal Academy, soon to compete in the Elite Tournament for advanced Soul Master academies from across the continent.

"Weiss, we've been training by the sea for three months this time. Everyone's teamwork and combat skills have improved quite a bit."

Zhu Zhuyun lightly looped her arm through Dai Weisi's. Her beautiful eyes held a hint of seduction as she spoke softly.

"It looks like our Star Luo Team will shine at this tournament."

At her words, Dai Weisi's lips curled into a proud smile. He put an arm around Zhu Zhuyun's slender waist and looked down on the world.

"Of course."

"Those so-called academies in the Heaven Dou Empire are nothing but hothouse flowers. They're no match for us."

"Our target has never been them. It's the Spirit Hall team."

As he said this, a glint flashed through Dai Weisi's eyes, and he clenched his fist: