Chapter 143: Asura God Position Planning, Qian Daoliu's Dual Soul Core
In the empty wilderness, a gentle breeze swept past.
"Is this the core of a divine artifact?"
"It's really beautiful, just not sure what it is used for…"
Zhu Zhuqing held the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in her palm, her fingertips lightly tracing its surface.
A faint blue glow flowed along the cover, a gentle oceanic aura lingering around her fingers. It looked exquisitely stunning.
"It has plenty of uses, but for you, it's basically useless."
Bai Lu's voice rang out in the spiritual sea, carrying a hint of amusement.
"Why?"
Zhu Zhuqing was immediately puzzled, her brows slightly furrowed. "Isn't this a divine artifact? How could it be useless?"
"A divine artifact requires a master."
Bai Lu explained calmly. "Once it acknowledges you as its master, you'll essentially become the inheritor of the Sea God."
"With your current level of talent, once the divine artifact recognizes you, the Sea God definitely won't let you go. He'd practically be rushing to hand you a god position."
"Rushing? That exaggerated?!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked astonished.
Are god positions really that cheap? Being handed out proactively?
"It's exactly that exaggerated."
Bai Lu said faintly, "You don't understand. For a god who is desperate to quit and run, having a talented inheritor to take over is incredibly important!"
"Uh… then forget it."
Zhu Zhuqing felt something was off.
If the god position were really that good, why would the Sea God be so eager to leave?
So, without hesitation, she stored the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in her soul tool.
Becoming a god was naturally something she desired, but not the Sea God.
"Ah! Right!"
The next moment, her eyes suddenly lit up as she thought of something important.
"Since the Sea God has a dedicated inheritance, is there a god inheritance suitable for me?"
"Yes, little kitten, of course there is."
Bai Lu glanced at her, as if looking at a fool.
"There's one even stronger than the Sea God."
"Follow my plan. Next, we'll head to Slaughter City and aim to seize the Asura God position."
"Asura God?"
Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment, filled with curiosity. "What kind of god is that?"
"A God King who governs judgment and slaughter."
Bai Lu replied concisely.
"Slaughter…"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up. "Wouldn't that perfectly match the White Tiger martial soul and the Slaughter Skull bone?"
"Exactly."
Bai Lu nodded. "Once you break through to the Soul Saint realm, we'll head to Slaughter City and seize this inheritance."
"I will definitely obtain it!"
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fists, a blazing determination igniting in her eyes.
Time passed in the blink of an eye, another day gone.
On one side, the Emperor Xue Ye had just discovered that the national treasury had been robbed.
On the other side, Zhu Zhuqing had already returned to Spirit City, heading straight to the Spirit Hall at once.
Inside the hall, Qian Daoliu still stood in that familiar spot.
Hearing the movement, he slowly turned around, his gaze toward the girl filled with the concern of an elder.
"Zhuqing, you're back."
Qian Daoliu spoke gently, asking softly:
"During your journey, has your cultivation improved? What were your gains?"
"Reporting to the teacher, during my time outside, with the help of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, I successfully hunted a hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape."
Zhu Zhuqing bowed slightly, her tone calm. "I have now absorbed the hundred-thousand-year soul ring, and my rank has broken through to rank sixty-four."
As her words fell—
Even though Qian Daoliu was prepared, his heart still jolted.
A 12-year-old Rank 64 Soul Emperor. Such talent was unprecedented in history.
Suppressing the waves in his heart, he asked in a deep voice:
"I received word that after your hunt, you went to Heaven Dou City?"
"Yes."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and replied:
"I accompanied Rongrong back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to visit her family."
Then her tone shifted, becoming serious:
"I did not disappoint the teacher. I used this opportunity to successfully persuade Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
When the time is right, they will submit to Spirit Hall, rebuild the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and fully come under Spirit Hall's command."
"Ning Fengzhi is a complicated one. Even if Rongrong awakened the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, he might not sincerely submit."
Qian Daoliu raised a brow, not entirely convinced.
"How did you persuade him?"
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her eyes and simply said two words:
"With fists."
"What?"
Qian Daoliu was stunned, thinking he had misheard.
"I alone challenged the three of them simultaneously and defeated them all. After that, they willingly submitted."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke plainly, her expression calm, as if stating something trivial.
"What did you say?!"
Qian Daoliu was greatly shocked, his aura slightly surging.
"You, a Rank 64 Soul Emperor, defeated the three of them working together by yourself?"
"Just luck."
Zhu Zhuqing replied seriously.
"…"
Qian Daoliu looked at the well-behaved girl before him and found himself speechless.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong.
Known as the number one support, number one attack, and number one defense on the continent.
Together, their combat power was overwhelming.
Before condensing a soul core, even someone as strong as the Mighty Lion Douluo would have had no chance of winning at all.
Setting aside Bibi Dong, in the entire Spirit Hall, aside from himself, a rank 99 Limit Douluo, only Golden Crocodile Douluo could defeat the three alone.
And even then, he would surely be injured afterward.
But Zhu Zhuqing before him—
Her aura was steady, her soul power stable, her jade-like skin flawless. There wasn't the slightest sign of injury.
After a long while, he sighed softly:
"As expected of the greatest genius in the history of the Douluo Continent."
Even the legendary gods, before becoming gods, none at the same level or age could compare to Zhu Zhuqing.
Even combined, they wouldn't be enough for her alone.
"It's all thanks to the teacher's guidance."
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, her tone humble.
"You can say that outside, but in front of me, there's no need for modesty."
Qian Daoliu glanced at her with mock reproach, yet the corners of his lips couldn't help but rise, filled with satisfaction.
"We both know what I've taught you."
"My guidance to you isn't even one ten-thousandth of what you've contributed to Spirit Hall."
His tone shifted, a sharp light flashing in his eyes:
"However, today, I do have something important to teach you."
"Please instruct me, teacher."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke respectfully.
"During the days you were away, I have successfully condensed a second soul core."
Qian Daoliu stepped forward, removing all defenses, and said:
"You may place your hand and channel your soul power to observe it. Hopefully, it will help you when you condense your own soul core in the future."
Even as a Limit Douluo, in this state, he was merely a physically stronger mortal.
For him to say and do this showed absolute trust in Zhu Zhuqing.
"Then this disciple will excuse the offense."
Zhu Zhuqing did not betray that trust.
She stepped forward, placing her palm gently against Qian Daoliu's chest.
She sent in her soul power, observing together with Bai Lu.
Two streams of consciousness focused intently, not willing to miss a single detail.
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End of Chapter
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