The Heavenly Screen's First Phase Ends

When Qian Renxue nestled quietly in Li Xun's arms on the Heavenly Screen, the peaceful sight appeared before everyone across the continent. Comments instantly flooded the screen, all of them gushing over the couple.

[Help! Even the Asura God and the Angel God's everyday life is this sweet?]

[I'm jealous. I'm seriously jealous.]

[It feels so natural! A hug the moment he gets home—that's devotion down to the bone!]

[Now that's a divine romance! I'm so jealous! I want someone to love me with that kind of steady tenderness too!]

Before the warm comments had faded, the scene changed. Qian Renxue appeared beneath the lights in a white velvet Qipao with a high slit. Gone was the Pope's stately bearing and the Angel God's cool reserve; all that remained was a captivating, tender charm. The comments across the Heavenly Screen exploded.

The women who had been yearning for a gentle romance were drowned out in an instant by countless men voicing their envy, jealousy, and anguish. The contrast could hardly have been sharper.

[Does anyone get it?! By day, she's the supreme Pope ruling Spirit Hall, majestic and holy. By night, she's a tender wife! Who could handle that contrast?!]

[Are any assassins taking jobs? I'm offering five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for Li Xun!]

[I'll add another five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins! Why does the most perfect woman in the world belong to Li Xun?!]

[I'm so jealous! That face, that presence, that figure—there's never been anyone like her!]

[I'm going to Spirit Hall to court Qian Renxue right now! I still have a chance!]

The boast had barely appeared before a flood of replies buried it.

[Has the guy above lost his mind? Ask old Qian Daoliu's Angel Sacred Sword if it'll let you!]

[Forget Qian Daoliu. If Spirit Hall's elders make a move, you won't even get through Spirit City's gates!]

[Keep dreaming, brother.]

The comments raced by in a frenzy. Amid the uproar, the image on the Heavenly Screen froze on the breathtaking moment the two embraced and kissed.

Just as everyone watched, entranced and eager to see what came next, the light across the Heavenly Screen suddenly drew inward.

The image dimmed, then vanished entirely. Without warning, the mysterious Heavenly Screen hanging high above shut off and disappeared.

Cries of dismay erupted across the continent, and the comments went wild.

[??? Why shut it off?! Right at the crucial part?!]

[Are you kidding me?! It disappears just when things were getting good?!]

[Please, don't turn off! I haven't seen enough of the goddess in that Qipao! Every extra second is a blessing!]

[Leaving us hanging, are you?! Heavenly Screen, you really know how to toy with us!]

After a brief torrent of angry complaints, the comments changed course. Everyone's attention snapped to the hint about tomorrow's events, and anticipation and speculation filled the screen.

[Wait! Don't forget! Tomorrow is Li Qingyang's Spirit Awakening Ceremony!]

[One parent is the Asura God and the other is the Angel God. With the blood of two gods, how incredible will his Martial Soul be?]

[Can an expert make a prediction? Twin Martial Souls? Or will he inherit a top-tier divine Martial Soul outright?]

[I'm staying here for the next update! Heavenly Screen, show us Qingyang's Spirit Awakening next time! We're all waiting for an explosive start!]

Heaven Dou Crown Prince's Residence.

Seeing her future self in that alluring Qipao, nestled in Li Xun's arms, the still-young Qian Renxue felt a blush rise to her delicate cheeks.

Shy warmth filled her heart, and her thoughts tumbled over one another. For a long while, she could not calm herself.

But as she remained lost in that tender vision of the future, the Heavenly Screen high above abruptly withdrew its light and shut off completely.

Qian Renxue paused. Regret flickered in her eyes as she murmured, "It's over already... I wonder if it'll ever show anything again."

Her fleeting embarrassment passed. In the next instant, much of the softness left her eyes, replaced by the composure and authority of the Heaven Dou Crown Prince.

She sat upright in the hall and addressed the two Titled Douluo standing beside her. Her cool voice carried a command that allowed no argument:

"Pufferfish Douluo. Snake Lance Douluo."

"Keep a close watch on Heaven Dou Royal Academy, starting immediately. Find out everything that happens there."

"If you discover my hus—"

Her lips stopped. The intimate scene from the Heavenly Screen flashed through her mind, and heat crept up to her ears. She had nearly said "my husband." She caught herself and corrected course, her expression stern once more:

"If you find any trace of Li Xun, or hear anything about his enrollment, report it to me at once. Do not fail."

Pufferfish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo bowed their heads, solemn and respectful, and answered together:

"As you command!"

After the Heavenly Screen withdrew its light and shut off, the entire Douluo Continent seemed to spring into motion.

Every sect, royal house, and hidden faction understood that Li Xun and Tang San were central to the future the screen had revealed.

Whoever met them first, won them over, or even gained control of them would hold an unassailable position in the years to come.

Almost simultaneously, the continent's greatest powers issued secret orders overnight and launched sweeping searches.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi immediately gave his orders. He mobilized large numbers of sect disciples and covert agents hidden across the land, sending them to cities and Soul Master Academies throughout the Heaven Dou Empire. Nuoding Academy in Nod Town received particular attention.

He was determined to find Li Xun and Tang San before anyone else and forge ties with them early. It would protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and secure its future standing—and it was also for his precious daughter's happiness!

At the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's headquarters.

A heavy weight lay on clan leader Yu Yuanzhen's heart.

The Heavenly Screen had revealed that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would one day be wiped out. The sight had haunted him ever since. If he hoped to overturn that tragic fate, Li Xun and Tang San were the key.

He quickly sent out orders, calling on the clan's connections across the continent to search for the two with all their might.

In the imperial palace of the Star Luo Empire.

The royal family swiftly dispatched a large number of royal agents across the border into the Heaven Dou Empire.

They also ordered Zhu Zhuqing, the Zhu family's second daughter, to leave for Heaven Dou Royal Academy to study. Her mission was clear: if she encountered Li Xun, she was to win him over to the Star Luo Empire by any means necessary.

Beyond them, numerous smaller sects and wandering Soul Master groups also sprang into action. With their weak foundations, they would struggle to survive the upheavals to come. All hoped to attach themselves to the Asura God and the Sea God early and seize an opportunity of their own.

For a time, tension gripped the entire Douluo Continent.

Spies, covert agents, and sect disciples hurried along mountain passes and major roads, through towns and way stations, and past academy gates. They all sought the same thing: the whereabouts of Li Xun and Tang San.

No one wanted to miss their chance in this contest that could reshape an era. Every faction rushed to make its move before the momentous events of the future arrived, each determined to seize the advantage.