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These black-clad assassins had been specially prepared by Dai Peijun to prevent a Titled Douluo from attacking the palace. While not every assassin had immense power, each one was absolutely loyal to him and the royal family.
For the emperor, these assassins were willing to lay down their lives!
The purpose of these assassins was clear to Dai Peijun: to use them as a threat against a Titled Douluo and to negotiate. If the opponent didn't cooperate, then it would be a battle to the death.
Killing a Titled Douluo, even at the cost of both sides perishing, would still be worth it.
"You old poisoner, your Martial Soul is too dangerous. If you harbor any ill intentions, my family could be wiped out—this is why my son and daughter-in-law are so cautious..."
Before he had even arrived, his voice reached them. A senior voice, aged and wise, echoed from the distance. Upon hearing this, both Dai Peijun and Zhu Yaqin were greatly relieved, their hearts lifted, and they immediately looked up.
"Father has arrived!"
As the words left Dai Peijun's mouth, a massive, over twenty-meter-long Spectral White Tiger descended from the sky, its size comparable to Dugu Bo's Martial Soul form: the Phosphorous Serpent King!
The Spectral White Tiger's dark purple body shimmered, its wings unfurling as it landed lightly in the palace. Its tiger eyes locked intently onto Dugu Bo.
The overwhelming aura of the beast sent a chill down the spines of the surrounding imperial guards and assassins, freezing them in place. Many soldiers, upon seeing the Spectral White Tiger, broke into a cold sweat.
Even someone as strong as Dugu Bo furrowed his brow when he felt the immense, invisible pressure exuding from the Spectral White Tiger.
Although he was a Titled Douluo, he still felt a sense of gravity in the presence of this beast.
"Impressive, the supreme emperor of the Star Luo Empire. If I'm not mistaken, this Spectral White Tiger likely possesses the strength of a 96th-level Titled Douluo! I imagine both you and your wife's soul power have reached level 89 by now?"
Dugu Bo first offered a compliment, as this time he had a request, and then continued speaking.
"However, I didn't come here to pick a fight. If I had, I'd have already activated my Martial Soul and begun releasing poison. Even if you two teamed up, you would have no hope of stopping me. I came to meet someone, and I hope you will introduce us."
"Oh?"
The aged voice rang out once again, and the Spectral White Tiger vanished without a trace, revealing two elderly figures standing before Dugu Bo.
Although they were elderly, their bodies were still strong. Their deep, mesmerizing eyes seemed to carry an almost hypnotic power. Gazing into their eyes felt like staring into the abyss itself.
Despite their age, the traces of their once formidable youth were still evident in their appearance.
When the two elders dispelled the Spectral White Tiger, Dugu Bo chuckled, "Old Brother Tianxing, Miss Lingyun, long time no see. It seems you've been doing well these years. Your cultivation has reached the peak of level 89—Titled Douluo is just around the corner!"
The elder was named Dai Tianxing, a powerful attack-type War Soul Douluo at level 89 with the Evil Eye White Tiger Martial Soul.
Standing next to him was his wife, Zhu Lingyun, a sensitive attack-type War Soul Douluo, also at level 89, with the Spectral Soul Cat Martial Soul.
Both of them were from Dugu Bo's generation, now over seventy years old. If not for their innate soul power starting at only level six or seven, they might have already reached Titled Douluo status by now.
Despite this, together, their combined strength was enough to make even the most renowned Titled Douluos feel pressure. No one dared to underestimate the Supreme Emperor and Empress of the Star Luo Empire.
Faced with Dugu Bo's compliments, Dai Tianxing remained calm, his expression unchanging as he said softly, "Old poisoner, you never come without purpose. You didn't travel all the way to Star Luo Empire just to chat, did you?"
"Heh, I've already told you my purpose. I just want to meet someone. And, as luck would have it, that person happens to be someone from your Dai family."
Dai Tianxing's expression shifted in surprise. "Oh? May I ask, who is this person?"
Dugu Bo chuckled. "I'm here for none other than Star Luo Empire's First Prince—your grandson, Dai Tianxing's grandson, Dai Weisi!"
"Weisi!"
Dai Tianxing immediately grew alert, gripping his wife, Zhu Lingyun's hand, his voice trembling, "Old poisoner, what do you want with my grandson?"
"Heh, old brother Tianxing, no need to worry. I have no ill intentions toward your grandson. He merely gave some guidance to my granddaughter, and I felt a connection. I just wish to have a chat with him," Dugu Bo explained, not mentioning the poisoning incident he had suffered.
Dai Tianxing, though skeptical, thought to himself: Given Dugu Bo's character, if he meant to kill someone, he would have done so without all this talk. But what exactly does this old man want with Weisi?
Thinking this, Dai Tianxing turned to his son and said, "Peijun, go and bring Weisi here."
"Father, this..." Dai Peijun shot a wary glance at Dugu Bo, seeking his father's approval through his gaze.
Dai Tianxing shook his head. "Don't worry. If the old poisoner dares harm my grandson, he won't leave Star Luo Empire alive. Even if he tries to flee, I guarantee that there will be no place for him in the entire Douluo Continent!"
This wasn't just for Peijun's benefit; it was a direct warning to Dugu Bo, and Dai Tianxing wasn't joking. If anything happened to Dai Weisi, the Iron Cavalry of Star Luo Empire would crush Heaven Dou. If Emperor Xue Ye didn't want Heaven Dou destroyed, he'd have to hand over Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo's only safe refuge would be the Spirit Hall, but with his sworn enemy, Chrysanthemum Pass, there, Dugu Bo could never bring himself to ask for help. That was why Dai Tianxing was so confident.
"Very well."
Seeing that his father had spoken, Dai Peijun hurriedly sent someone to bring Dai Weisi. However, he learned that Dai Weisi was not at the estate and had gone to the Star Dou Forest.
Dai Peijun responded, "I'm sorry, Titled Douluo, but my son is currently not in the estate. He's gone to the Star Dou Forest. If you're not in a hurry, please stay here for a while until he returns."
Dugu Bo nodded, not in a hurry. "Alright, then I'll stay in Star Luo for a few days."
"Someone, prepare a room for His Excellency."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency," Dugu Bo said as he left the palace to follow the servants to his room.
Once he left, Dai Peijun let out a sigh of relief. Without Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun, they might not have been able to match up to Dugu Bo's strength, even with the Spectral White Tiger.
Zhu Yaqin gasped, "Hubby, what does Dugu Bo want with our son? Do you think our son has offended him?"
"Yaqin, don't worry." Zhu Lingyun patted her daughter-in-law's shoulder and smiled, "We know Dugu Bo's character well. If he were here for revenge, he wouldn't have said so much."
"Mom, hearing you say that, I feel much better."
"However, we still need to figure out exactly what happened. Since Weisi isn't here, let's call Zhu Yunyun. She might know something."
"Got it, Mom." Dai Peijun nodded and quickly sent someone to call Zhu Yunyun.
Zhu Yunyun arrived at the palace, completely baffled. After hearing that Dugu Bo had come, she was shocked and quickly recounted how Dai Weisi had defeated Dugu Yan and the other six.
Dai Peijun breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a normal sparring match; nothing serious. Clearly, Dugu Bo wouldn't hold any grudges against Dai Weisi.
(End of Chapter)