The Watch Valley is only a few dozen kilometers away from Star Luo City, which wouldn't take much time for Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan, who are already Titled Douluo.
Soon, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan arrived outside the city walls of Star Luo City, hovering in mid-air. With people coming and going in Star Luo City, someone immediately noticed the two hovering in mid-air without relying on their Martial Soul or Soul Tool. Someone knowledgeable about Soul Master immediately exclaimed, "My god, two incredibly young Titled Douluo have arrived in Star Luo City!"
Upon hearing this shout, the entire Star Luo City instantly erupted in excitement. It wasn't out of fear or chaos, but rather out of curiosity; the residents all wanted to see if these two were truly as young and powerful as they claimed.
Zhang Lexuan and Qian Chen didn't care what the residents below thought. They came today to let Star Luo City know that the Watch Valley sect had two Titled Douluo.
A moment later, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan flew to the outside of the Star Luo Empire's palace. Now that they were here, they couldn't be too impolite, so they slowly landed back on the ground.
The guards of the Star Luo Empire's palace were very perceptive. One of the gatekeepers immediately jogged over, and as he approached, he even reached out to adjust his helmet, as if afraid it was crooked.
Upon approaching Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan, he immediately bowed and greeted them, "The guard of the Zhengyang Gate the Star Luo Imperial Palace greets Your Majesties. May I ask your identities and what brings you to the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Palace?"
"Yes, my name is Qian Chen, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department at the Shrek Academy. This is my wife, Zhang Lexuan, the dean of the Martial Soul Department at the Shrek Academy. We have come to the Star Luo Empire's palace today to meet His Majesty Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire."
"Your Excellencies, please follow me to the guest hall for a short rest. I will immediately send someone to inform His Majesty," the guard said hastily.
"Lead the way," Qian Chen said softly.
Soon, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan were led by the guards into a luxurious palace. Then, beautiful maids served them tea and pastries.
To Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan's surprise, a few minutes later, instead of being summoned by Xu Jiawei, Xu Jiawei himself came to the guest hall. Before he even entered, his voice had already arrived.
"Hahaha, welcome, welcome! The two deans of the Martial Soul Department of the Shrek Academy have come to the Star Luo Empire's palace." As the voice fell, a middle-aged man walked in, followed by a stunningly beautiful young girl, Xu Jiawei's youngest sister, Xu Jiujiu.
Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan returned Xu Jiawei's greeting, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire."
"How could I dare to accept the greetings of the two deans?" Xu Jiawei hurriedly said. After speaking, Xu Jiawei turned to Xu Jiujiu and introduced her, "Your Excellencies, this is my younger sister Xu Jiujiu. Hearing that the two deans were coming, she insisted on coming along to see your distinguished presence."
Xu Jiujiu hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Deans."
Zhang Lexuan cut to the chase, saying, "Your Majesty, Princess Jiujiu, please do not address my husband Qian Chen and me as Dean today. We are not here today for the Shrek Academy matters, but for some private matters."
Xu Jiawei immediately replied, "Oh, I see. Then, Your Excellencies, please speak."
Qian Chen continued, "It's like this, Your Majesty. I had a very hard childhood. I didn't even have the money to awaken my Martial Soul, and my village was even wiped out by Evil Soul Master. I was lucky enough to survive, which is why I have what I have today. A few years ago, I bought a valley outside Star Luo City and built a manor there. Thinking of the hardships I suffered as a child, I want to establish a force in the valley to help ordinary people awaken their Martial Soul for free, have healing Soul Master stay behind to treat the wounded and sick for free, and eliminate the Evil Soul Master in the surrounding area."
The thought of the deans and vice-deans of the Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department establishing their power in the valley outside his Star Luo City, helping people awaken their Martial Soul and eliminating Evil Soul Master made Xu Jiawei's heart tighten. He was genuinely afraid that Shrek Academy had some ulterior motive.
"Your Excellencies are the Dean and Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department at the Shrek Academy. I'm worried that some nobles might object to you coming to the Star Luo City to help people awaken their Martial Soul." Xu Jiawei himself was unwilling, so he could only shift the blame to the nobles and make them take the fall.
Zhang Lexuan replied, "It's alright. If any nobles object, just have them come to Watch Valley in Star Luo City to find us."
Without giving Xu Jiawei a chance to argue further, Zhang Lexuan produced an invitation and said, "Seven days from now, we will be establishing a sect called Watch Valley Star Luo City. Our main purpose is to help commoners awaken their Martial Soul free of charge, treat the wounded and sick, and eliminate Evil Soul Master. We hope Your Majesty will send a representative to attend the ceremony." Without waiting for Xu Jiawei to accept it, she shoved the invitation into his hand.
At this moment, Qian Chen smoothed things over, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the establishment of Watch Valley has absolutely nothing to do with the Shrek Academy; it is solely the personal act of my wife and me. If any of the children in Watch Valley who awaken possess Innate Soul Power, we can also ask Your Majesty if they are willing to serve the Empire. If they are, we will bring them back for Your Majesty."
Xu Jiawei thought for a moment and could only say, "Your Excellencies, the forces surrounding Star Luo City are deeply entrenched, and a newly established sect would easily attract trouble."
Zhang Lexuan then spoke again, "Your Majesty, rest assured, if anyone dares to harm our Watch Valley, I will make them regret ever being born."
As soon as she finished speaking, nine Soul Ring— yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, red, red, and red—instantly lit up beneath Zhang Lexuan's feet. The moment the Soul Ring appeared, cold sweat beaded on the foreheads of Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu.
Zhang Lexuan didn't stop. She said to Qian Chen, " Qian Chen, you should also show His Majesty the Soul Ring."
Qian Chen shook his head. It seemed that his Lexuan was going to take her black face to the extreme, but he certainly couldn't refuse her. The next moment, nine Soul Ring— purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black, red, red—also lit up.
Faced with such powerful Soul Power pressure, although Xu Jiawei had barely reached the Titled Douluo, he and Xu Jiujiu were still suppressed to the point that they had difficulty breathing.
Seeing this, Qian Chen knew it was time for him to play the good guy again. He put away his Soul Ring and said to Zhang Lexuan, " Lexuan, put away your Soul Ring. The pressure from your Soul Ring is making His Majesty uncomfortable."
After speaking, Qian Chen stepped forward, seemingly concerned about Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu. Zhang Lexuan also took the opportunity to retract her Soul Ring.
"Does Your Majesty now believe that we are capable of protecting our own forces?" Qian Chen asked.
"I trust Your Majesty," Xu Jiawei could only say helplessly.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, if Watch Valley thrives in the Star Luo Empire, and if the Star Luo Empire faces difficulties in the future, Watch Valley will be able to lend a helping hand to Your Majesty."
Hearing this promise, Xu Jiawei's expression softened considerably. He said, "Then I thank Your Majesty for your help. I will immediately issue an edict that from now on, Watch Valley may provide free Martial Soul awakening, healing, and extermination of Evil Soul Master to civilians within the Star Luo Empire, ensuring peace and tranquility in the region. No official or military officer of any level in the Star Luo Empire shall obstruct this."
Zhang Lexuan added, "Since Your Majesty has made the decision, please announce it to the world as soon as possible. By the way, on the day of the establishment of Watch Valley in seven days, please have Your Majesty come in person or send someone to help attract some visitors to Watch Valley."
Xu Jiawei was already cursing Zhang Lexuan to death in his heart, but he said aloud, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."
After Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan left, Xu Jiawei once again adopted the demeanor of an emperor and asked Xu Jiujiu, "Royal sister, what do you think we should do about Watch Valley?"