Chapter 193: What Douluo Federation Lacks, Star Luo Has! The Advantage Is Ours!
For an entire month, Tang Wulin spent every day "two‑man queuing" sweetly with his senior sister.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen was living in pure torment.
Ever since refusing Gu Yue, she'd been furious—taking every chance to pick a fight with him.
But hadn't he made things crystal clear already?
What did she want now—some twisted "forced love" drama?
No way. He wasn't just going to sit here and wait to die.
Lately, Snow Empress had been holding his hand more often, so one day while Gu Yue wasn't around, Jiang Chen pulled her aside and said gravely, "Ah Xue, Gu Yue's been giving me trouble again."
Snow Empress blinked. "Huh? Did you do something to upset her?"
"No! I did exactly what you said—I've been keeping my distance. And this is what I get for it!"
Snow Empress looked uncertain. "Then… what should we do?"
"Simple," Jiang Chen said solemnly. "Be my girlfriend."
"Eh?"
Snow Empress's icy composure cracked instantly, her face flushing scarlet. Steam practically rose from her head like a boiler.
Wait… what?
Was that… a confession?
Should she… accept?
Would that be improper? Too forward?
But if she refused, what if he changed his heart…?
Her thoughts spiraled in chaos, her mind fluttering like a startled deer.
Jiang Chen continued smoothly, "That way you can officially tell Gu Yue to back off—as my girlfriend. Problem solved."
Snow Empress froze. "M‑me? Your girlfriend?"
Her heart stopped, her brain short‑circuited.
Technically… he was offering a solution, not a confession.
But still—Gu Yue? That woman?
Even Di Tian didn't scare her, yet at the thought of Gu Yue, her blood chilled.
They'd spent enough time together for Snow Empress to understand exactly how dangerous the Silver Dragon King could be—temperamental, domineering, untouchable.
It wasn't courage she lacked; it was common sense.
"I… I can't!" she blurted, shaking her head rapidly.
So she didn't like him?
Jiang Chen's shoulders drooped, eyes filling with wounded resentment. "Really? You're the one who told me to stay away from her, and now this? Do you even realize what this behavior is called?"
"What?"
"Homewrecker! The worst kind of heartless woman!"
Snow Empress: "…"
His "romantic strategy" officially collapsed.
Jiang Chen sighed. What was he expecting from a woman literally made of snow?
As for Gu Yue's madness… he'd clearly have to solve it himself.
At Douluo Airport, a massive passenger aircraft emblazoned with the Star Luo Federation's royal crest touched down.
The Star Luo royal family had formally requested a diplomatic exchange—accompanied by students from none other than Shrek Academy.
The grand vessel descended steadily onto the tarmac of Douluo Federation's new capital—
Douluo City.
Built atop the ruins of old Shrek City, this metropolis was over three times larger and had become the Federation's epicenter of politics, economy, culture, technology, and international relations.
Home to Douluo University, Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, the Federal Parliament, and the War God Temple.
To the Shrek delegation, however, the sight stirred complicated feelings.
This was once their city—now swallowed by the Federation like a stolen nest.
The joyous days spent here seemed like a lifetime ago.
Well, perhaps not that joyous. Shrek never really was a relaxing place.
"Everyone, listen carefully," Zhuo Shi said, distributing the latest intelligence reports. "There are three extremely formidable opponents you must be wary of in this competition."
The dossiers bore three names:
Gu Yue — Rank 59, Martial Soul: Elemental Master.
Jiang Chen — Rank 59, Martial Soul: Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Di Xue'er — Rank 59, Martial Soul: Ice Heaven Snow Maiden.
The same three prodigies who had stolen the spotlight during the Tianhai Tournament.
And make no mistake—they were still holding back power.
In the current lineup, only Long Yue and Na'er could truly face them evenly. This upcoming exchange match would be anything but predictable.
Originally, Zhuo Shi had been placed in charge of Shrek's outer court, but facing constant obstruction from the Federation, he'd simply relocated everyone to the Star Luo Continent instead.
Those unwilling? Expelled.
After merging with Monster Academy, Shrek quickly realized that Star Luo's pool of geniuses was in no way inferior to the Federation's. Why stay here and be mistreated?
Long Yue, Dai Lingyu, Wu Duosi—all star talents from Star Luo—proved that well enough.
At Douluo Airport, the Federation's welcoming committee and Douluo University's representatives, led by Wu Zhangkong, watched anxiously as the starship's hatch opened.
Finally, they exhaled in relief.
The first delegation to disembark belonged to the Star Luo Federation, followed by Shrek Academy representatives—after all, this was a matter of diplomacy between nations.
Though the Star Luo Empire had restructured into a "federation" three millennia ago, the royal family still presided in practice.
Their emperor remained the de facto chairman of Star Luo Federation's parliament.
When the delegation touched down, Douluo officials immediately stepped forward to greet them with full ceremony.
"On behalf of the Douluo Federation, we welcome our distinguished guests from the Star Luo Federation."
"Salute."
Leading the mission was Huang Zhengyang, commander of Star Luo's First Mecha Division and former vice‑dean of Monster Academy's mecha department—a God‑rank Mecha Master.
After Monster Academy's absorption into Shrek Academy, most non‑soul‑master departments were dissolved. Huang Zhengyang had since been reassigned to assist the reconstruction of Tang Sect.
Sending a Titled Douluo of his caliber as envoy showed just how seriously Star Luo regarded this exchange.
But the mission wasn't purely academic.
While they would conduct scholarly exchanges, their true aims included extracting Tang Sect operatives still hidden within Douluo Federation—and gathering intelligence on the Federation's latest technologies and military capability.
Since the fall of the Sun Moon Empire and its merger with the Heaven Soul and Dou Ling empires—forming the Heaven Dou Empire—the balance of the world had never truly stabilized.
The Star Luo Empire had steadily declined, eventually driven overseas after Heaven Dou's relentless advance. The survivors rebuilt under a new name: the Star Luo Federation.
Yet even after ten thousand years, they'd never forgotten their homeland. They'd always dreamed of reclaiming their lost territory.
Now, with Shrek Academy's allegiance, their confidence burned brighter than ever.
Douluo Federation has mecha divisions?
Star Luo has them too!
Douluo Federation has battleship fleets?
Star Luo has that as well!
Douluo Federation boasts advanced soul guide technology?
Star Luo's research is every bit as sophisticated—and with Tang Sect's eventual full restoration on Star Luo soil…
They would not only match Douluo Federation—
They would surpass it.
In short—
The advantage is ours!
(END CHAPTER)
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