Chapter 287: Qian Renxue's Coronation
When the six devils reunited, the four-eyed owl Flandre and the tough Zhao Wuji appeared as well.
Seeing the Shrek six devils, both smiled with satisfaction.
But when they saw Dugu Feng, Flandre's eye twitched.
Encountering this unlucky star rarely brought good news.
Still, whatever—he was secretly serving the Dugu family, who surely wouldn't interfere with Shrek's development.
"Greetings, Dean, Teacher Zhao!"
"Dean, I missed you so much!"
"Teacher!"
Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and the others exaggeratedly embraced Flandre and Zhao Wuji.
Flandre smiled warmly, saying, "The five-year appointment has come. Your timing is perfect. In two months the next Soul Master Competition begins.
This time is when our Shrek Academy will reach the top.
Here's good news: the next Soul Master Competition won't be held in Spirit Hall City.
Last time, the Star Luo prince's death caused all participating teams to question Spirit Hall's fairness. If their students' safety wasn't assured, many teams would withdraw.
So the finals will be held in a border city roughly equidistant from the three powers—not Tiandou City, Star Luo City, or Spirit Hall City.
Xiao San, you must participate this time too."
Flandre spoke excitedly—as if seeing Shrek Academy's fame spreading continent-wide.
"Little brats, all academies will soon face the youth storm of Shrek!"
Zhao Wuji grinned mischievously.
The six devils below exchanged looks—no need to say more—they were eager.
"Dean, teacher, watch us claim the championship undefeated!" Tang San said confidently.
"Yes! I'm joining too. With my Soul Emperor power, who could compete with me? I want to try a seven-hit combo!"
Xiao Wu looked proud, supremely confident.
Others showed surprise. Last time Xiao Wu hadn't competed; they thought her identity was special and needed hiding.
Why did she no longer hide this time?
Flandre was even happier.
The Shrek six devils—four Soul Emperors, two Soul Kings—crushed Spirit Hall's golden generation and all other teams.
Dugu Feng stood nearby, also in good spirits.
The coming period would be Tang San's moment in the spotlight again.
A Soul Emperor-level Tang San would attract all eyes.
In the coming years, Tang San and Qian Renxue would be the continent's most dazzling duo.
A moment later, Dugu Feng left Blue Tyrant Academy while Ning Rongrong stayed with Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.
The Shrek six devils hadn't met for so long; they would need to duel and reacquaint their strengths.
Ning Rongrong was to remain at Shrek Academy for a while.
Soon, the next day arrived.
The sun shone brightly—Qian Renxue's coronation and Tiandou Empire's grand military parade day.
Qian Renxue had waited twenty years for this day, undercover since age nine until twenty-nine—the prime years of her life dedicated to the Tiandou Empire.
Now successful, even with her calm temperament, she couldn't help but show off.
She wanted to flaunt her power.
At dawn, soul masters of the Dugu family rode two carriages toward the palace.
Nearing the palace along Tiandou City's central axis street, guards appeared every five and ten steps.
The wide street was lined with royal knights standing orderly on both sides.
Sunlight filtered through carriage curtains, reflecting sharply off their weapons.
More carriages joined the procession, inching forward.
The first carriage held Dugu Feng, his father, and the old snake, witnessing Qian Renxue's coronation as guests.
The second carriage carried Little Snake and over ten Dugu family soul masters serving as royal soul corps, receiving Qian Renxue's inspection.
After some distance, the second carriage, guided by guards, prepared itself.
Only the carriage with Dugu Feng and two others drove into the palace.
Soon, near the Qinzhen Hall, they dismounted and walked forward.
Dugu Feng immediately noticed a carriage of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect beside him.
"Uncle Ning, Your Highness!"
Dugu Feng hurriedly greeted. Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo were present.
"Brother Dugu, Feng'er, you're here!" Ning Fengzhi nodded, and all proceeded toward Qinzhen Hall.
Inside, after Dugu Feng and others entered, nobles and attendees competed to show favor.
This was Tiandou's strongest faction; other groups like Wind Sword Sect, Ge Family, Ye Family, and the Royal Academy's three Soul Douluos lined up on both sides.
Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and others attending did not appear here. Dugu Feng guessed they didn't want to provoke Spirit Hall officially.
Representatives from Tiandou's factions gathered; Spirit Hall's Salas was present.
At least openly, the Clear Sky Sect remained closed.
All assembled, but the great hall was quiet, awaiting Emperor Qinghe's appearance.
"His Majesty arrives!"
A deep voice sounded.
From the hall's rear emerged a figure in golden robe, a radiant golden crown, straight nose, square face, warm and dignified.
The new Tiandou Empire emperor Qian Renxue.
Behind her walked rows of maidservants and eunuchs, and a royal elder in red robes.
Clearly part of the coronation ceremony.
All stood and bowed to Qian Renxue.
The coronation began.
Tiandou's royal ritual was simple but complete.
First, an elder near Qian Renxue spoke, recounting the Snow family's founding hardships and praising her wisdom and valor, affirming her rightful place as emperor.
Next came Ge Long.
He represented the lords and ministers as the noble representative.
After ceremony, all followed Qian Renxue to a giant swan statue outside Qinzhen Hall.
This was a shrine to the gods, appealing to the heavens.
Legend tells of the Snow family's first emperor, who was favored by a divine heavenly bird, the swan, whose Martial Soul accelerated his cultivation.
He reached level ninety-nine Limit Douluo and founded the Tiandou Empire.
Perhaps this first emperor exhausted all fortune.
Royal descendants grew weaker over generations.
No one surpassed level ninety-five Super Douluo, and even Title Douluos diminished.
Recently, no Title-level masters appeared.
The seemingly powerful empire was hollow inside.
(END CHAPTER)
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