Pan Long and Princess Jiujiu

Seeing Ning Tian's puzzled expression, Qian Chen explained, "Ning Tian, I know you're knowledgeable and have visited many large cities. But the Douluo Plains, including Shrek City, are all outdated. Only Mingdu is truly an advanced city, a city of Soul Guidance Technology."

Ning Tian replied, seemingly understanding but not quite, "Yes, Uncle Jian."

"Okay, when we get to Mingdu, remember, we can only see what you show us. We can't touch other people's secrets," Qian Chen reminded him.

Just then, Pan Long suggested, "Brother, since that's the case, why don't we let Xiaotian go to Mingdu with Feng Luan after the Soul Master Tournament? Feng Luan will also be returning to Star Luo City with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy this time."

"Alright, there's no rush anyway. Let's do it this way," Qian Chen decided.

The group chatted for a while longer. After Ning Tian left with Wu Feng, Pan Long looked at Qian Chen with some difficulty. Qian Chen could tell at a glance that Pan Long was in trouble, so he asked, "Pan Long, what's wrong? Tell your older brother if something's wrong."

"Brother, it's like this, Princess Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire sent me an invitation, saying that I can go directly to the VIP stage to watch the Soul Master Tournament. She invited me to watch her competition. I don't know if I should go or not," Pan Long said honestly.

Qian Chen thought for a moment and said, "Pan Long, since you can ask your elder brother, it means that deep down you are still willing to go. It's just that you're too sensitive about Xu Jiujiu's identity."

Pan Long did not answer, but responded with silence.

"Don't worry, Pan Long. Your elder brother doesn't have many requirements for your future spouses. He won't require them to join the Spirit Hall or contribute to the Spirit Hall reconstruction. As long as they don't stand against the Spirit Hall, that's fine."

Qian Chen glanced at Pan Long and continued earnestly, "As for the Spirit Hall, it wanted to unify the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago and even launched a war. Therefore, Xu Jiujiu might have a deep sense of apprehension towards the Spirit Hall. This is far more difficult than Bing Ling, Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochеn being together."

Pan Long nodded and said earnestly, "I understand, elder brother."

Qian Chen encouraged him, saying, "So Pan Long, don't worry, go and spend Xu Jiujiu with Xu Jiujiu. If she puts you above the Star Luo Empire in her heart in the future, I won't object to you two. If she's just using herself as bait to win you over, don't worry, I'll remind you. I have a knack for judging people; I'm almost never wrong."

"Okay, thank you, brother," Pan Long said gratefully.

"Okay, that's all. I'll head back to Star Luo City now. I'm still the leader of the Shrek Team."

"Yes, brother, I'll see you off."

When Qian Chen returned to the Star Luo City Star Luo Empire Hotel, Wang Yan had already finished explaining all the details of the Soul Master Tournament to the Shrek Team team members.

Some team members have already returned to their rooms to cultivate, such as Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochеn, and Qian Guyi; others have gone to Star Luo City to play, such as Wang Qiu'er, who dragged Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao to accompany Star Luo City. Xu Sanshi, who has just won Jiang Nannan's heart, also took Jiang Nannan to Star Luo City.

When Wang Yan saw Qian Chen return, he immediately went to greet him and said, "Dean Qian Chen, you're back. Here's your room key."

Qian Chen took the key and said, "Thank you. By the way, Teacher Wang Yan, you can also take care of the opening ceremony and the draw for the Soul Master Tournament."

"Yes," Wang Yan replied, bowing.

Five days later, the excitement in Star Luo City reached its peak. The Star Luo City was packed with people and bustling with activity. The opening ceremony of the once-every-five-years Soul Master Tournament had finally arrived.

In order to host this Soul Master Tournament Soul Master Tournament, the Star Luo Empire specially built a huge competition venue, which can even accommodate tens of thousands of spectators at the same time.

The Star Luo Empire not only invited many powerful figures to oversee the event, but Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire also brought members of the royal family, as well as a group of important officials and ministers of the Star Luo Empire to the scene.

On the viewing platform today, Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Emperor Xu Jiawei in a very good mood. This time, a large number of people from all over the continent came to watch the competition, and all their food, drink, and other necessities cost money. This Soul Master Tournament, which the Empire hosted, not only did not result in a loss, but it would actually make a considerable profit.

Another piece of good news is that Qian Chen, the dean of the Shrek Academy and also the master of Watch Valley, actually beat up White Tiger Duke and killed more than seventy of White Tiger Duke's White Tiger Guards. As a result, Watch Valley will almost never be able to get involved with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion again.

The Star Luo Empire faces both external and internal threats. The external threat is the Sun Moon Empire, while the internal threat is the White Tiger Duke. Now, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion has suffered heavy losses, with its core fighting force of five hundred White Tiger Guards losing one-fifth of its strength. This makes Xu Jiawei extremely pleased.

Furthermore, Xu Jiawei secretly spread this message, which angered Dai Hao so much that he didn't attend the opening ceremony of the Soul Master Tournament even though he was in Star Luo City.

"Jiujiu, you did an excellent job arranging the opening ceremony of this Soul Master Tournament," Xu Jiawei praised without reservation.

Xu Jiujiu replied, "It's all thanks to my elder brother's support behind the scenes. Otherwise, how could a mere woman like me have accomplished such a grand event? I'm already doing a good job managing the Starlight Auction House."

"Hahaha, you truly are a talented woman of the Xu family. If you were a man, I would even want to appoint you as the Crown Prince."

"Brother, please don't say that. Jiujiu can't accept such a compliment!"

Just as Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu were exchanging compliments, a maid quietly entered the royal viewing platform. She whispered to Xu Jiujiu, "Your Highness, Mr. Pan Long has come to watch the opening ceremony today at your invitation."

Xu Jiujiu hearing that Pan Long had arrived, Xu Jiujiu was very excited. He turned to Xu Jiawei to take his leave, saying, "Brother, I have a distinguished guest arriving, and I must personally receive him."

Xu Jiawei sneered, "Is it Pan Long, the fourth valley master of Watch Valley?"

Xu Jiujiu, she blushed, nodded, and said, "Yes."

"Bring him here, let me see what kind of talent he is. If he's suitable, I'll arrange a high-ranking position in the empire for him and bestow upon him an imperial title. It's better than him staying in that valley as a savage."

Xu Jiujiu frowned upon hearing Xu Jiawei's blunt attempt to win her over. She liked Pan Long a lot, but she loved the Star Luo Imperial Family even more.

She had already hinted to Pan Long several times that she liked him. As long as Pan Long agreed to work for the Star Luo Empire, with his talent as a 21-year-old Soul Douluo, there would be no problem for her to be with Pan Long.

However, Pan Long consistently maintained its distance from the Star Luo Empire and refused to accept it. This put Xu Jiujiu in a very difficult position.

Upon hearing Xu Jiawei's words, Xu Jiujiu said, "Your Majesty, forget it. If you asked me to invite Pan Long Jiujiu, and you speak like this, I might not even be able to Jiujiu friends with Pan Long. I will handle the matter of winning Pan Long over slowly; it's best if Your Majesty doesn't interfere. I'll go now."

After saying that, Xu Jiujiu left the exclusive stands for the Star Luo Imperial Family's royal family and went to the stands for ordinary VIPs.

Xu Jiujiu glanced around and saw Pan Long already watching the opening ceremony. "Brother Pan Long, you're here," Xu Jiujiu said softly as she walked to Pan Long's side.

Pan Long turned around and saw Xu Jiujiu. He immediately performed a Xu Jiujiu greeting and said, "Greetings, Your Highness Jiujiu."

Xu Jiujiu hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed Pan Long's arm, and stopped him from bowing.