Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianfeng's expression shifted repeatedly.
Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuyun... should all be his daughters-in-law, but now they have become the Heavenly Emperor's personal maids and disciples.
And I'll be back tomorrow.
Dai Tianfeng looked down at the Star Luo Empire Prince, Dai Weisi, who was standing below.
" Weisi..."
"Your subject is here."
The candlelight inside the hall cast flickering shadows on Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianfeng's face as he lightly tapped the cold armrests of the dragon throne with his knuckles, producing a rhythmic, soft sound.
" Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuyun..."
"The future crown princess of the Dai Family has now become Lin Hao's 'maid' and 'disciple in name only.' The title is secondary; what it represents is... power."
His gaze, sharp as a knife, fell upon the eldest prince Dai Weisi:
" Weisi, your father has the highest hopes for you, so you should understand what that means."
"The empire never makes uncertain attempts, nor does it accept variables beyond its control."
Dai Weisi tensed, his head bowed even lower. "Your subject understands."
"Their fates were already intertwined with the interests of the empire, but now that bond may be loosening."
"It's not just a possibility."
Dai Tianfeng stood up, his black imperial robe drawing a cold, hard arc as he walked up to Dai Weisi, his voice low yet each word like a heavy hammer blow.
"Your upcoming trip to the Shrek Academy will be your chance to see it for yourself."
If they are merely empty names, possessing only intimidating titles while their actual strength remains weak and feeble, then it proves that the Shrouding the Heavens World " is only a facade within that world...
He paused briefly, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "Then there's no need for such formalities."
"As the Crown Prince of the Empire, I will 'remind' them that some positions are not to be taken lightly."
"Let them personally experience the 'consequences' of going against the Empire's will and deviating from the established path. If necessary... we can take action."
A ruthless glint flashed in Dai Weisi's eyes, and his breathing quickened slightly.
"What if... they have indeed undergone a complete transformation?"
Dai Tianfeng's lips curled into a cold smile, "Then you should know how to play the role of a sensible 'elder brother'."
Treat them with the same courtesy they have now.
"That ' Heavenly Emperor's' nominal disciple—that title alone makes him someone you need to look up to."
"Respect, humility..."
"They will no longer be your concubines. Put aside all your princely airs and fully express the 'goodwill' and 'friendship' of the future crown prince of the empire."
He patted Dai Weisi on the shoulder, a light touch that sent a chill down Davis's spine:
"Remember, seize even greater benefits for the empire."
"On your journey, you must be sharp-eyed and quick-witted. When ruthlessness is necessary, you must not hesitate; when leniency is needed... you must be able to bend down."
"The dignity of an empire lies not in momentary impulses, but in ultimate victory."
"Yes, Father."
Dai Weisi knelt on one knee, his voice resolute, "Your subject will certainly not fail in your trust."
"I will definitely see through the truth and act accordingly."
"Very good."
Dai Tianfeng turned around and looked again at the deep night sky outside the window. "Go. I await your message."
"Oh, and by the way, let me mention Mubai. It's not good for a prince to be constantly imprisoned..."
"Yes."
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Clear Sky Sect, Sea God Island...
At this moment, all the top forces across the entire Douluo Continent sprang into action.
All eyes were focused on the Shrek Academy.
The focus was on the two sisters who would be returning tomorrow.
Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuyun.
Three months ago, they were just two talented Soul Master on the Douluo Continent.
Three months later, they had become disciples of the Heavenly Emperor who could suppress an entire era.
They were eager to know everything about the Shrouding the Heavens World ".
If the cultivation techniques in the Shrouding the Heavens World are really that powerful.
If Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun really do undergo a complete transformation within three months.
Will the existing power system and power structure of the Douluo Continent be completely disrupted?
Nobody knows.
But everyone knows that tomorrow, when the sisters return—
The entire Douluo Continent is about to be swept by an unprecedented storm!
Meanwhile, in the Shrouding the Heavens World...
Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun followed behind Lin Hao, passing through the deep corridor of the Martial Training Hall, still processing the shock of being "fellow townsmen" with the Snow Empress and that Lin Hao had already seen through everything.
Just then, familiar golden characters appeared before the two sisters' eyes, exactly the same as the Heavenly Screen announcements they had seen in the Douluo Continent.
[Ding! System Announcement!]
[Given that the first and second batches of chosen individuals have already survived in the Shrouding the Heavens World for three months...]
[...]
The two women paused simultaneously, exchanging a glance, as they looked at the golden characters that appeared in their minds.
They both saw the dazed look and... a hint of expectation in each other's eyes.
Can I... go back for now?
Back to the Douluo Continent?
Returning to their hometown, which they had left three months ago but whose time had actually accelerated in the Upper Heavenly Palace, was now several years away?
"Elder sister..."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke softly, her voice trembling slightly.
"We... can go back now."
Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath and nodded emphatically.
"Yes, we can go back now."
At this moment, Lin Hao, who was slightly ahead, keenly sensed the slight stagnation and pause in the footsteps of the two figures behind him.
He stopped, turned around, and calmly looked at the two sisters whose expressions were changing.
"What's wrong?"
Lin Hao asked gently, seemingly just as a casual question.
Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun exchanged a glance. Then Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath, stepped forward, bowed slightly, and spoke with an apologetic tone but without concealing anything.
"Your Majesty... we just received... a notification from the 'system'."
She carefully chose her words, since Lin Hao seemed unable to see the prompts from the Heavenly Screen.
"It informed us that since we have been in the Shrouding the Heavens World for three months, tomorrow at noon, we can choose to temporarily return to our homeland Douluo Continent, for a maximum of thirty days, or..."
"Choose permanent return."
A hint of amusement flashed in Lin Hao's eyes, and a slight, ambiguous smile appeared on his lips.
"Oh? Can we go back now?"
He spoke slowly and deliberately, his gaze sweeping over Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun's faces, "So... are you planning to go back temporarily, or... return permanently?"
"If you were to return permanently," Lin Hao said calmly, "In the Douluo Continent, in the Star Luo Empire, you would still be noble imperial consorts, the legitimate daughters of the Zhu Family family."
"Living in luxury, surrounded by servants, and revered by all... yet remaining here,"
"By my side, you are nothing more than 'maids'."
"Moreover, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, fraught with peril, and there may be no reward whatsoever."
His words did not try to persuade them to stay; he simply presented the facts to the two sisters calmly and understatedly.