Within the Star Luo Empire.
The White Tiger Duke's Mansion's Mansion is located fifty miles northwest of Star Luo City, covering an area of over three thousand acres. It resembles a small, independent city. From afar, its golden roof and red gate are imposing and awe-inspiring.
At the main gate, a towering archway, five zhang high, stands majestically. Above the archway hangs a huge black plaque with gold trim, bearing three large, elegant characters. " Duke's Mansion."
The brushstrokes are sharp as knives, and the style is powerful and vigorous. It is said to have been written by the emperor of the Star Luo Empire himself, symbolizing the supreme status of the White Tiger Duke in the empire.
Inside the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, which held such a special status, in the main hall, a butler of the Soul Douluo level was respectfully entertaining a distinguished guest from the Clear Sky Sect.
He claimed to be the second elder of the Clear Sky Sect, a level 96 Super Douluo.
Butler Xu Rong, a powerful expert at the Soul Douluo level, appeared extremely cautious at this moment. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead as he respectfully offered a cup of spiritual tea to the Second Elder, his voice trembling slightly.
"Second Elder, this is a special spiritual tea bestowed by the Star Luo Imperial Family. Please enjoy it."
However, the Second Elder did not reach out to take it. He merely glanced at the teacup indifferently, and the dark golden Mountain-Shaking Eye Technique in his eyes flickered slightly. The air in the entire hall seemed to freeze instantly, and even the light of the Soul Guidance Lamp dimmed a bit.
Where is Dai Hao?
Those three short words struck like a heavy hammer, making Xu Rong tremble all over, and he almost dropped the teacup in his hand.
This is the overwhelming pressure of Super Douluo. Even Soul Douluo would have to bow down and submit before such a powerful figure.
"His Excellency the Duke has other matters to attend to, so... he is not in the manor." Xu Rong's Adam's apple bobbed.
The second elder, dressed in a gray robe, suddenly looked up.
"Never mind, I just wanted to ask if there was any news about the person I asked them to find."
"I've been here long enough, and I haven't even seen Dai Hao once."
"On the contrary, Dai Hao actually sent one of his men to see me, a wounded soldier who had just returned from the battlefield."
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Second Elder," Xu Rong said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Because of my low cultivation level, I didn't make much of a contribution on the battlefield. Instead, I was seriously injured, which worried His Excellency the Duke. That's why he sent me back to the manor to serve as the steward so I could recuperate properly."
"Never mind, you're still young, you have a bright future ahead of you."
The Second Elder waved his hand and said calmly.
"Let me have some peace and quiet. My job is to stay here anyway."
"Yes, Second Elder." Xu Rong slowly withdrew, secretly relieved.
Is this the Clear Sky Sect in the world?
She has a really strong presence.
However, he didn't know what deal the Duke had made with the Clear Sky Sect.
They actually had a Super Douluo guarding the White Tiger Duke's Mansion for five years.
Xu Rong was full of surprise when he heard about this.
Thinking about it carefully, he was quite lucky to have survived the front lines and witnessed the power of Soul Tool in dominating the war, which terrified him.
He didn't even have the courage to serve as White Tiger Guards anymore.
I had no choice but to retire to the sidelines and become the steward of the White Tiger Duke. That wouldn't be so bad.
"It's peaceful here, there's basically nothing to do. Let's just rest and recuperate here, and slowly break through to the Titled Douluo level."
Xu Rong thought excitedly.
In contrast to the situation inside the mansion, Toji's operation on the other side went extremely smoothly.
The group entered the territory of the Star Luo Empire with considerable ease and were heading towards the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
"Everyone, relax. Although our target has a complicated background, and taking him would implicate important figures in the Star Luo Empire, his cultivation level is very low, roughly at the Soul Douluo level."
Toji said.
"Moreover, according to current intelligence, there isn't even a single Titled Douluo within the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Our invasion would be extremely easy; we could say we have no rivals."
"Even if there are Titled Douluo, they are no match for us," Di Qiu'er said calmly.
"No matter how reasonable your explanation is," Ye Guyi, feeling confident in her words.
Rather, it would be more accurate to say that she was conquered by Toji's formidable fighting prowess.
He's a ruthless person who can completely crush even Level 95 Super Douluo Evil Soul Master.
Even if there are Titled Douluo within the manor, so what?
"So easy? Then I won't go in with you." Ice Empress yawned and said slowly, "I'm not very interested in human cities. I'll come to your aid after you send a signal."
"Same." The Myriad Demon King lowered his head.
Me too.
Scarlet King and Xiong Jun echoed each other, clearly showing that they weren't particularly interested in human cities.
"By the way... hasn't Snow Empress woken up yet?"
As Ice Empress was speaking, he suddenly stood up, his bare feet touching the ground with the lightness of an elegant cat. He walked Toji, a faint smile playing on his lips, and suddenly stretched out his arms to hug him from behind.
"Um?"
Toji was startled, and his body tensed up instinctively for a moment.
"It should be soon."
Ice Empress's body pressed against hers, soft and cool, like the winter wind carrying snowflakes, yet also carrying a warmth that made one's heart race.
Her arms were slender yet strong, gently encircling Toji's waist, her fingertips lightly touching his fabric, as if testing him, or perhaps confirming something.
Her breath gently brushed past Toji's ear, carrying a clear and delicate fragrance, like the scent of snow lotus and winter plum blossoms intertwined, a hint of sweetness amidst the coolness.
"You just said... it should be soon, right?" Ice Empress's voice was soft, almost a whisper, yet it carried an undeniable weight. "How much longer do we have to wait?"
He could Toji clearly feel the breath she exhaled as she spoke, warm yet carrying an icy coolness, which made the tips of his ears involuntarily burn slightly.
He subconsciously tensed his shoulders, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he coughed lightly, trying to appear calm.
"Uh... well, I'm not entirely sure either." His voice was a few decibels lower than usual, as if he were concealing some emotion. "But it shouldn't be... long."
Ice Empress chuckled softly, lightly tapping his waist with her fingertip, as if teasing him.
"What are you so nervous about?" she asked with a hint of teasing.
Toji: "..."
He sighed helplessly, reached out and gently grasped her wrist, but did not push her away, only whispering:
"Stop fooling around."
Ice Empress tilted his head, a sly glint in his eyes.
"Who's causing trouble?" Instead of letting go, she hugged him even tighter, resting her chin gently on his shoulder, greedily inhaling his scent. "I was just thinking... what would our 'fusion' feel like after you break through to the Soul Douluo?"
Her tone carried a hint of meaning, causing Toji to catch his breath slightly.
"..."
The next moment, a crisp click sounded.
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to what was happening. Di Qiu'er had somehow found a long stick, and with a fierce expression, she snapped it in two.
This made Toji start sweating profusely.