Young People Had the Right to Be Proud-If They Had What It Took!

Heaven Dou Imperial City.

The city housed the Heaven Dou Empire's largest Soul Arena. More than a hundred thousand Soul Masters were registered there, and their Martial Souls came in every variety.

In an age as feudal and backward as that of the Douluo Continent, watching Soul Masters compete was one of the few forms of entertainment.

At the Soul Arena's registration desk, two figures appeared. One wore a pale green dress, her long legs glimpsed beneath its hem.

Her delicate, proud face was especially captivating.

She was a sight to behold.

"Hello. We'd like to register for tonight's matches."

Lu Ming spoke with a faint smile.

The receptionist looked up, and her cheeks reddened.

It wasn't that she had any peculiar tastes. Beside Lu Ming, she couldn't help feeling inferior.

"Please show me your Soul Master badge!"

The receptionist sounded nervous.

Lu Ming nodded and handed over the badge Spirit Hall had updated for him recently.

A Four-Ring Soul Ancestor!

The receptionist froze. The young woman before her was remarkably young and beautiful, yet her cultivation was already so high.

Could she be a young lady from one of the Upper Three Sects, out gaining experience?

Lu Ming had registered for a doubles match. His partner was Xiao Wu, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Rogue Rabbit.

Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes and watched the receptionist work with open curiosity. Having grown up in the countryside, she had never seen anything like it.

Lu Ming wanted to sink into the floor.

He carried the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, after all. And who was the Golden Dragon King? The Dragon God's other half!

Xiao Wu, honestly... Could you show a little restraint?

The registration area wasn't crowded, so Lu Ming's stunning appearance in women's clothes caused no great stir.

Xiao Wu followed behind Lu Ming, her rabbit ears slightly bent and her wide, watery eyes fixed on his back.

Truth be told, Lu Ming was still striking even without the Treasure-Seeking Beast's disguise.

From Xiao Wu's angle, he had a shapely backside, a straight back, and smooth, fair shoulders.

With the pale green dress, he looked every bit the woman.

"Ow!"

Xiao Wu grunted and landed on the marble floor, rubbing herself where it hurt.

She had been so absorbed in looking at Lu Ming that she hadn't noticed him stop.

Following his gaze, she saw someone standing before him.

His mouth hung open in an O.

Hmph!

Another man dazzled by the Golden Dragon Lord's beauty.

Xiao Wu planted her hands on her hips and raised her chin.

"What are you staring at, Yu Tianheng? Keep it up and I'll gouge your eyes out!"

If she had been alone, Xiao Wu would never have dared speak to Yu Tianheng like that. She wouldn't even have called herself "Sister Xiao Wu."

But with the Golden Dragon Lord there, she wouldn't flinch even if a Titled Douluo stood before her.

"Are you going to let me through?"

Lu Ming fixed his beautiful eyes on Yu Tianheng, irritation in his voice.

"Oh... I just... came out for some air."

Yu Tianheng looked embarrassed.

He had meant to go to the restroom, but the moment he stepped out, he ran into Lu Ming. Even he had been stunned by such beauty.

Yu Tianheng stepped aside without thinking. Lu Ming walked straight into the Soul Masters' waiting area without giving him another glance.

The moment he appeared, every eye locked onto him.

They were drawn to Lu Ming like iron to a magnet, caught by his irresistible pull.

At twelve, Lu Ming already stood 175 centimeters tall. He strode over on his long legs and sat down beside Dugu Yan.

"You..."

"You..."

Dugu Yan was too shocked to speak. She was one of the few people who had seen Lu Ming dressed as a woman.

The sight had left a deep impression on her young mind.

Seeing him like this again, her heart still skipped a beat!

"Are you and Yu Tianheng in the doubles matches too?"

Lu Ming crossed his legs. His pale green dress slipped slightly to either side, revealing just enough of his long, straight legs.

He paid no mind to the stares. He was a man; what harm was there in letting the guys look?

"Mm."

Dugu Yan answered faintly, then murmured,

"How are we girls supposed to compete with you? Are you some kind of freak?"

Lu Ming chuckled, thoroughly pleased with himself.

"It's a gift. I, Lu Ming, can charm men and women alike!"

Dugu Yan turned her pretty face away and pouted.

"What's going on? The matches keep getting worse lately!"

"Tell me about it. Nothing but ordinary Martial Souls, and none of them put on much of a show."

"Those Soul Masters have gotten so full of themselves. We'd be better off spending our Silver Soul Coins at a restaurant!"

"Ah..."

The grumbling in the stands did not escape the manager of the Imperial City Soul Arena. He sighed.

He rubbed his brow, weighed down by worry.

But before long, the mood in the stands began to change.

"Whoa!"

"Who's that?"

"Never seen her before. She must be new!"

"Brothers, I'm genuinely in love with this one!"

"Bullshit! You say that about every girl!"

Lu Ming looked radiant and youthful, while Xiao Wu was lively and adorable.

The once-lukewarm stands erupted with excitement.

Xiao Wu's presence hardly mattered to the match. Lu Ming had brought her because no one at his level could put him under pressure alone. He would have to face opponents two at a time.

"Just watch quietly."

Lu Ming gave Xiao Wu the instruction.

Xiao Wu nodded obediently, holding a pom-pom in each hand. He had bought them especially to cheer on My Lord.

"Little girl, you're out here fighting at your age? Don't cry when your uncles hit you too hard!"

The opposing pair looked to be around forty. They were muscular and sharp-eyed, plainly seasoned fighters.

"Then don't hold back, uncles. Otherwise, this won't be much of a fight."

Lu Ming was hardly intimidated. Compared with what he had seen, these two men knew nothing.

Neither man took offense. For someone so young to have reached Soul Ancestor showed extraordinary talent and opportunity.

It was only natural for a girl like her to be proud. Still, even uncut jade needed polishing. A little humbling would do a young person good.

Seeing the excitement in the stands, the host wasted no words. He had a feeling the Imperial City Soul Arena was in for some spectacular months ahead.

"Both sides, ready! Release your Martial Souls!"

The opponents moved first. Two brown bears manifested around them, their roars echoing across the arena.

White, yellow, purple, purple!

Both men had the Giant Rock Demon Bear as their Martial Soul, a bear-type Soul Beast known for its strength.

Among Soul Beasts, it ranked in the middle.

Neither had an optimal Soul Ring configuration. Soul Emperor would likely be the highest either could reach.

Their Soul Rings disappointed Lu Ming, though it was his first match, so he could understand it.

But he wouldn't settle for opponents like this in the future.

"Aren't you two going to show your Soul Rings?"

How arrogant could they be?

The two men exchanged a look. These youngsters actually dared to look down on them.

Lu Ming, however, said calmly, "Sorry, uncles. I have every reason to be proud."