Yuwen Tuo moved into the Prince's Estate. Because of his glorious military achievements, no one dared to provoke him.
Many officials, however, brought gifts to pay their respects, showing their goodwill.
They likely, like Jing Hongchen before, mistakenly believed that Yuwen Tuo had embarked on the path to claiming the throne.
Now, it seemed his chances of victory were no less than Xu Tianran's.
His talent need not be mentioned; what proves strength more than talent are always achievements.
The Bloody Heads of the Gluttonous Douluo, Shadow Douluo, and Nightmare Douluo were displayed as evidence. Who would dare to underestimate this young man?
Although the Gluttonous Douluo's defeat was a lucky strike, and the Shadow Douluo's was suspected to be the work of a Body Sect master.
But what about the Nightmare Douluo?
Even if everyone speculated that Yuwen Tuo must have used certain tricks, for a Soul King to cleverly kill a Titled Douluo, and an evil soul master at that, wasn't it precisely a testament to his courage and resourcefulness?
He had now been promoted to Prince, essentially gaining formal qualification to contend for the throne. The Emperor also tasked him with leading the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy to win the next Soul Dueling Tournament, clearly to cultivate him and build his reputation.
Compared to Xu Tianran, Yuwen Tuo's biggest advantage was that he was a healthy person. No matter how outstanding Xu Tianran was, he was still a cripple.
Many people were still unaware that Yuwen Tuo's insult to Xu Tianran, "dead eunuch," was true. After the Emperor discovered the truth, he immediately sealed the news. Otherwise, the number of visitors would have been even greater.
Even so, it had already made Yuwen Tuo utterly annoyed. He could only entrust his newly joined young housekeeper, Nana.
To help him politely refuse each visitor. In fact, this was also saving them, because anyone who visited him now would definitely be targeted by Xu Tianran for retribution later!
In fact, not only here, Yuwen Tuo didn't even realize that he had already become thoroughly famous throughout the land.
Tianhun Empire, Body Sect.
In Yuwen Tuo and Xiao Xiao's room, Xiao Xiao's soul power surged intensely as if erupting, with Miaoxin standing by as her protector.
"String Music of the Formless, Sound Arise!"
At this moment, Xiao Xiao's soul power fluctuations seemed to be playing a melody. The entire room was filled with musical notes, a manifestation of her String Music of the Formless skill reaching a higher level.
"Wonderful, Xiao Xiao! You've already broken through to Rank 50! You haven't let down your Tuo Tuo's expectations!" Miaoxin applauded her.
"It's all Tuo Tuo's credit!" Xiao Xiao laughed. When Yuwen Tuo left, she was only Rank 47. The reason she could advance to Soul King in such a short time was naturally due to the Ghost Wolf Right Leg Bone that Yuwen Tuo helped her acquire through Jinpeng.
"Sister Miaoxin, I miss Tuo Tuo!" Xiao Xiao's voice deepened. Her advancement made her very happy, but thinking that it was all Yuwen Tuo's help, that even though he was in the Sun Moon Empire, he didn't forget her, filled her with both joy and emotion.
These two feelings further intensified her longing.
She wished she could just fly to the Sun Moon Empire to be with her beloved.
Miaoxin stepped forward, gently stroking her hair. "Don't rush. You and he are both geniuses. One day, you will meet at the peak. By then, no one will be able to separate you again."
"Mm!" Xiao Xiao nodded heavily. She knew Miaoxin was right. What she should do now was to diligently keep up with Yuwen Tuo's pace, so that she could assist him in the future.
"Sister Xiao Xiao, news of Junior Brother Yuwen has arrived!" Just then, Vina quickly walked in.
The Tianhun intelligence network, of course, had always been investigating news from the Sun Moon Empire. During this time, Yuwen Tuo had caused quite a stir there, so how could she not know?
Hearing this, Xiao Xiao excitedly jumped off the bed. Without even taking time to put on her shoes, she ran barefoot to Vina. "Sister Vina, quick, let me see!"
Vina handed the intelligence report to Xiao Xiao, and Miaoxin also curiously leaned in.
"Prince Yan Yuwen Tuo annihilated four evil soul master strongholds, killing two Titled Douluo consecutively. One was the Shadow Douluo Xue Chen, who was also a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, and the other was an evil soul master! Tuo Tuo is so strong!" Xiao Xiao's eyes sparkled as she read. She knew that her beloved, no matter where he went, was destined to be the most dazzling existence.
Most importantly, knowing that Yuwen Tuo's life and cultivation were going very smoothly, she also felt much more at ease.
The only thing that made her a little unhappy was that the intelligence report stated that Yuwen Tuo was also very popular in the Sun Moon Empire. Meng Hongchen, the daughter of the Mingde Hall Master, was constantly pestering him, and there was also a girl named Nana who had even moved into his Prince's Estate.
Actually, this was also within her expectations.
With Yuwen Tuo's face, coupled with his approachable personality, and his extraordinary talent of innate Rank 20 soul power and twin martial spirits, as well as being a royal bloodline from two nations and the Prince Yan of the Sun Moon Empire, it would be strange if girls weren't drawn to him.
But understanding was one thing; she was still jealous.
No, she had to become even more outstanding and not let those "cat burglars" (meaning women who try to steal a man) surpass her.
Inside the Body Sect building, Undying Poison picked up a wine jar and took a big gulp. "You little brats, the banquet has begun! Let's celebrate for your Junior Brother Yuwen!"
Below, countless Body Sect disciples were both happy and worried.
Happy that Yuwen Tuo had greatly boosted the Body Sect's prestige, but worried that they were being left further and further behind by this junior brother. And this Sect Master, he was very temperamental. Although he was celebrating now, who knew what he would be like the next moment?
Sure enough, after finishing his drink, Undying Poison put down the wine jar and roared, "Look at you useless bunch, not even one of you can compare to the youngest junior brother of the sect! After drinking today, all of you get your asses into solitary cultivation! Especially you, Ao Tian! If you don't reach Soul Sage within two years, I'll skin you alive!"
"Yes, Master!" Long Aotian said with a bitter face.
Originally, Undying Poison's plan for him was to reach Soul Sage within three years. Now, thanks to Yuwen Tuo's intense efforts, he was also pulled into the fray.
Breaking through to Soul Sage within two years meant that his life from now on would likely involve cultivating during all hours except eating, and even sleep would have to be replaced by meditation.
Long Aotian wailed in his heart, "Junior Brother Yuwen, you're going to work me to death!"
Star Luo Empire.
As a country equally hostile to the Sun Moon Empire and constantly fighting on the front lines, they actually received intelligence about Yuwen Tuo much faster than the Tianhun Empire.
Xu Jiawei and Xu Yueran looked at Yuwen Tuo's intelligence report, their hearts filled with mixed emotions for a moment.
Xu Jiawei was both angry and regretful. Angry that his imperial sister had abandoned such an outstanding son. If Yuwen Tuo were in Star Luo now, he would become the pillar of the nation.
Regretful that his initial order had been too hasty. After the assassination attempt, Yuwen Tuo would probably never return to Star Luo with a loyal heart.
Xu Yueran stared blankly at the name "Yuwen Tuo" on the intelligence report, not saying a word, only thinking in her heart.
You... have already become so outstanding and powerful? Perhaps you truly don't need a so-called father and mother after all. Relying on yourself, you can grow up very well.
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