After a long silence, Zhu Zhuyun forced herself to calm down.
Swallowing hard, she asked in a dry voice, "This is the Netherworld White Tiger?!"
Her voice was no longer soft and charming.
"Isn't it?"
Zhu Zhuyun was speechless.
It was indeed so.
Whether it was the White Tiger Martial Soul and the Netherworld Cat that combined to create this Martial Soul Fusion Technique, or the appearance of the fused Netherworld White Tiger, it was exactly the same as the Netherworld White Tiger that she and Davis had tried to use before.
But the terrifying aura fluctuations were completely different.
She had never doubted the true power of that Netherworld White Tiger, nor did she think that the other party was bluffing.
Because she herself knew this Martial Soul Fusion Technique, she could tell at a glance whether it was real or fake. She
just couldn't believe the fact in her heart.
"Miss Zhu, even with the same martial soul and the same soul skill, their power varies greatly, let alone a soul skill performed by two people working together. Don't you know the saying, 'A slight difference can lead to a huge disparity'?"
At this moment, Su Cheng's calm voice rang out from the side. "Martial soul fusion skills depend on the compatibility between the users' martial souls. You can't imitate what Zhu Qing and I are doing."
Zhu Zhuyun fell silent for a moment .
She was a complete novice in this area, but what Su Cheng said now seemed to make a lot of sense.
Zhu Zhuqing was also silent.
When Su Cheng told her before that the Netherworld White Tiger they used was different from those of other royal children, she didn't quite believe it.
Su Cheng had said the same thing back then.
Undoubtedly, both of them suffered from a lack of knowledge.
She knew that the Nirvana Scripture had the effect of purifying the quality of martial souls.
But she didn't know that the later improved Nirvana Scripture could not only purify the quality of martial souls, but also deeply explore and strengthen their core information.
This was precisely why their Netherworld White Tiger martial soul was so unique.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuyun stopped worrying about the Martial Soul Fusion Technique. Leaving aside
the absurdly powerful Netherworld White Tiger , its current cultivation level was just as despairing. The royal family had given Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing a deadline of twenty-five. Even considering Dai Mubai's age, Zhu Zhuqing still had nearly ten years to grow. It wasn't impossible for her to surpass her by one or two major realms by then. From this perspective, she and Davis had almost no chance. However, she didn't want to die, not even be exiled or imprisoned. Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, and she focused her gaze on Zhu Zhuqing's calm face. "What did you mean by telling me to give up Davis?" She glanced at Su Cheng, who stood behind Zhu Zhuqing, her expression shifting slightly. Su Cheng noticed her gaze, shrugged, nodded slightly to Zhu Zhuqing, and turned to leave, leaving the two sisters alone. It seemed Zhu Zhuyun had grasped the gist of Zhu Zhuqing's words. However, given the royal family's secrets, she felt it inconvenient to discuss many things in detail with him, an outsider, present. Su Cheng, naturally, didn't mind. The matters of cultivation and martial soul fusion technique had already been explained and covered up; what they would discuss next was nothing more than future plans, and perhaps even Su Cheng's own identity. Whether he listened or not didn't matter; Zhu Zhuqing would tell him everything afterward. Since Zhu Zhuyun wanted to talk to her sister alone, let them speak freely. She had already warned Zhu Zhuqing not to mention Zhu Hongtao, and given Zhu Zhuqing's current deep thoughts and her generally quiet nature, there shouldn't be any problems. "Actually, there's no need to send Su Cheng away; he knows everything perfectly well." Zhu Zhuyun's heart trembled upon hearing this. The amount of information revealed in those words was astonishing. Instead of the fiancé arranged for her by the royal family, she went to find this long-lost member of the Dai family. Did the implications of this even need careful consideration? Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuyun tried to calm herself. She stared intently at her younger sister, whom she hadn't seen for many years. "Zhuqing, you've changed so much." "There's no way around it. Born into such a family, who wouldn't grow up?" Zhu Zhuqing said calmly. "Aren't you the same, eldest sister?" Zhu Zhuyun fell silent, her mind involuntarily flashing back to her years of arduous cultivation. No one wanted their future decided in advance. But their weakness forced them to compromise with their respective destinies. The Dai and Zhu families had been linked by marriage for generations. Was it really such a coincidence that every generation of men and women would fall in love and wait for the day they would willingly become husband and wife? Impossible! Even with a Soul Fusion Technique as a bridge, people's hearts are always fickle. A Soul Fusion Technique only deepens the tacit understanding between Soul Masters; it never subtly makes the users lovers. "Give me a reason to give up on Davis," Zhu Zhuyun said solemnly. She assumed that Zhu Zhuqing's "same" referred to this meaning. However, she didn't realize that Zhu Zhuqing was also alluding to Zhu Hongtao's statement that "your sisters are also working hard for this." But this topic was only briefly mentioned; her purpose in talking to Zhu Zhuyun today wasn't to reminisce. Zhu Zhuqing knew perfectly well that she had no right to reminisce at this moment. Once she roughly understood the other's thoughts, she could make her final decision based on the other's choice. "You don't need to pin your hopes on the royal family." Looking at her older sister who had accompanied her growing up, Zhu Zhuqing's cold face softened slightly as she spoke softly. "The Dai family wants to use such methods to cultivate the heir to the throne; why should they drag us into it?" "As expected…" Zhu Zhuyun stared blankly at her familiar yet unfamiliar younger sister, her heart tightening.
"Are you really sure? Do you know the consequences of doing this? If you fail, do you know what the final result will be?"
Zhu Zhuqing, observing Zhu Zhuyun's expression, roughly understood some of her thoughts.
In fact, the other party wanted to be on her side; otherwise, she wouldn't be so hesitant. From the very beginning of their meeting, her attitude had been quite subtle.
Out of fear of the royal family, she had been evasive in her words.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing didn't immediately answer Zhu Zhuyun's question.
Instead, she sighed and asked, "Sister, what are your feelings for Davis?"
"What...feelings?"
Hearing her question, Zhu Zhuyun seemed a little lost for a moment.
It seemed like she didn't have any special feelings; she had just always lived this way.
The eldest daughter of a family with extraordinary talent, the arranged marriage partner of two families, the future Crown Princess of the Star Luo Empire, and even the Empress of the Empire.
She had never thought of breaking out of this framework to forge her own path.
And no one had ever asked her which path she wanted to take.
At most, she only hoped to ensure Zhu Zhuqing's safety as much as possible at the last moment.
"That person told me, never lack the courage to break the rules."
Zhu Zhuqing gazed at Zhu Zhuyun.
"I don't need your help. Just observe and see how things develop. Leaving yourself more room for maneuver will also give you more choices for your future. This is not difficult for you, sister." "
..."
Zhu Zhuyun looked at her for a moment and nodded gently.
"What exactly is your relationship with that Su Cheng?"
Just as Zhu Zhuqing turned to leave, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't suppress her doubts and asked the question.
"We're just comrades-in-arms," Zhu Zhuqing said softly, turning her head back. "Besides, do we have the right to think about such trivial matters now?"
Zhu Zhuyun froze, stunned.
More than ten years had passed in the blink of an eye.
The situation in the Star Luo Empire appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging beneath. However
, under the suppression of the powerful imperial family, these undercurrents remained just that—undercurrents—unable to cause any significant disturbance.
Star Luo Empire's capital.
In front of the Zhu family mansion, shrouded in night, twenty-five-year-old Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly.
A long, fitted, black dress covered her from head to toe, revealing only her delicate face, which possessed a unique charm beneath its cold exterior, and her long, flowing black hair.
Although she stood there alone, she exuded the aura of a leader who had long held a position of power.
She stood alone, yet it seemed as if a thousand troops followed behind her, and the starlight shone solely upon her.
Anyone else who saw her might subconsciously overlook her stunning beauty, leaving only an unfathomable phantom in their mind.
Not long after, the Zhu family gates swung open with a bang.
Unlike before, this time she was greeted not only by a few servants.
Even the head of the Zhu family, Duke Zhu Hongtao of the Underworld, stood not far from the gate, waiting for her to enter.
Zhu Hongtao looked at his youngest daughter, his expression momentarily dazed.
In recent years, Zhu Zhuqing had rarely returned home.
Most of her time was spent either cultivating and training to improve her Soul Master level, or navigating the complexities of the empire's upper echelons.
Her growth rate had completely exceeded his expectations, and she had remained patiently hidden.
Only in the last two years had she unleashed astonishing energy, completely stirring up the deep pools of the empire's upper echelons.
First, she shocked the entire capital by reaching the peak of the 69th level Soul Emperor at the age of twenty-four. Then, under the guise of cultivation, she forcefully postponed her long-arranged marriage to the Third Prince, Dai Mubai, delaying the royal succession battle by five years.
Most importantly, most nobles explicitly expressed their support for Zhu Zhuqing's actions.
Over the past decade, her influence has silently spread throughout the upper echelons of the empire.
Under such prestige, even the imperial family could not ignore her and agreed to her demands.
The White Tiger Dai family was, after all, only the largest noble family.
The Star Luo Empire was not a one-man show for the emperor; he also needed to consider the influence of various parties.
Furthermore, the prince Dai Mubai was not promising, and Zhu Zhuqing herself had not explicitly refused the marriage, only postponed it.
Even Zhu Zhuyun, one of the other potential heirs, expressed her willingness to wait another five years.
Based on this, even the emperor had no reason to resolutely oppose her.
The eldest prince, Davis, however, expressed his opposition.
After all, with Dai Mubai holding them back, in a two-on-two situation, he and Zhu Zhuyun might still have a sliver of hope
. Otherwise, given Zhu Zhuqing's talent, who knows what heights she would reach in five years. But clearly, he alone couldn't turn the tide.
In the current Star Luo Empire, everyone treats Zhu Zhuqing with deference.
This isn't just because of her strength and background, but also because of the astonishing potential she has shown over the years.
Some even compare her to Tang Hao, the once-famous Haotian Douluo of the Haotian Sect.
"Father,"
Zhu Zhuqing stepped into the Duke's mansion and bowed slightly to Zhu Hongtao.
"Why did you suddenly have time to come home today without informing me beforehand?"
Zhu Hongtao said with a smile, like a loving father.
In Zhu Hongtao's heart, Zhu Zhuqing now has a very high probability of becoming the next Empress of the Empire.
"I have something important to discuss with you, but I don't know if this is a convenient time?"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's serious expression, Zhu Hongtao's expression also became solemn.
For someone of her current strength and status to consider something "important," it was clearly no small matter.
After a moment's thought, Zhu Hongtao looked at Zhu Zhuqing and said in a deep voice, "Come with me."
He waved away the servants and led her to a study behind the main hall of the Zhu family.
After Zhu Zhuqing entered, Zhu Hongtao closed the door and turned to look at her.
"Speak, what happened?"
Zhu Zhuqing didn't keep him in suspense, taking a manuscript from her bosom and handing it over.
She said softly, "Father, the reason I've progressed so quickly these past years is precisely because of this unparalleled cultivation method."
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