Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"A Level 6 Soul Engineer?" The group was speechless.

Qian Ran was a dual martial soul wielder, one of which was Ultimate Ice, and yet he had also become such an accomplished soul engineer at his age?

Were the new generation of students all this terrifying?

Arrival at the Star Luo Empire's Western Border

When the Shrek team arrived, their presence immediately drew the attention of the Star Luo Empire's military.

As they descended, a squad of soldiers quickly surrounded them. Leading them was an older man with seven soul rings glowing on his body, signifying his status as a Soul Sage.

"First Young Master! What brings you here?" The old man's face lit up with surprise and delight upon seeing Dai Yueheng.

"These are my fellow students from Shrek Academy. I've already corresponded with my father about this. Is he currently in camp?" Dai Yueheng smiled faintly, his cold gaze briefly flitting to Qian Ran and Zhu Lu standing behind him. Zhu Lu, after all, was his younger brother's fiancée.

"Indeed, Young Master. The Marshal is within the camp, likely engaging in his morning exercises. I will escort you and your classmates to meet him immediately."

The conversation caused Zhu Lu's face to turn ashen.

Qian Ran narrowed his eyes, recalling that in the original story, White Tiger Duke Dai Hao's army was stationed here.

Dai Huabin was Dai Hao's son, and now Qian Ran had openly claimed his fiancée. This was practically delivering himself to the lion's den.

As the implications set in, the others began to grow uneasy. They all knew of Dai Huabin's connection to White Tiger Duke.

Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and the other girls couldn't hide their nervousness.

"Qian Ran, will you be okay?" Wang Dong'er asked, worry evident in her voice.

"It's nothing."

"The White Tiger Duke? He can't touch me." Qian Ran shook his head, his tone calm and assured.

He had planned for this eventuality. Though Elder Xuan wasn't the most reliable guardian, Ice Empress was following him in secret. If the White Tiger Duke attempted anything, he would find it far from easy.

Without the full force of his army, the White Tiger Duke alone was no match for Qian Ran.

Qian Ran gently squeezed Zhu Lu's trembling hand, silently assuring her.

"Dai Yueheng, you did this on purpose, didn't you?" Ling Luochen asked coldly, her beautiful eyes glaring at him. She had clearly done her homework on Qian Ran and knew of his history with the White Tiger Duke's family.

But what surprised everyone was Ling Luochen's tone. Known for her icy demeanor, she had never been so protective of anyone, let alone a male student. Even at the inner court's matchmaking events, she had always stayed aloof. Yet here she was, speaking out for Qian Ran.

"Me? On purpose? I didn't choose this mission location," Dai Yueheng scoffed, though his cold smile betrayed his satisfaction. "Besides, if he doesn't have the courage to face my father now, how will he deal with the Soul Master Tournament in a few days? That will be held in the Star Luo capital."

Watching Qian Ran and Zhu Lu holding hands, Dai Yueheng felt a pang of resentment.

While he didn't particularly like his brother Dai Huabin, this situation was an insult to the White Tiger Duke's household. Zhu Lu's beauty and status should have remained within the family. What right did an outsider like Qian Ran have to take her?

"Don't worry," Qian Ran whispered to Zhu Lu. His calm and composed demeanor eased her panic slightly, though she remained pale.

"Humph." Dai Yueheng snorted. He would ensure this situation didn't go unpunished.

"Dai Yueheng, you'll regret this," Qian Ran said icily. Though he wasn't afraid of the White Tiger Duke, Dai Yueheng's repeated provocations were starting to irritate him.

Fine then. When the mission reached the Mingdou Mountain Range, Qian Ran wouldn't lift a finger to save him.

In the original story, this surveillance mission had caused numerous casualties among the Shrek team. If Dai Yueheng happened to be one of them, Qian Ran wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

After flying for another fifteen minutes, the group finally reached the military camp. A massive hexagonal tent made of tanned cowhide stood out among the rows of smaller tents. Guarding the area were White Tiger Guards, elite soldiers patrolling in groups of thirty.

Qian Ran's attention was drawn to a lone figure standing in front of the tent.

The man radiated an intimidating aura, a mix of overwhelming strength and bloodthirsty intent. He appeared to be practicing martial arts, his movements simple but powerful. Each punch released a loud sonic boom, shaking the air around him.

Sensing the group's arrival, the man paused and slowly straightened up.

As he exhaled, his voice resonated like a tiger's roar, sending a powerful gust of wind through the camp. The sheer pressure made even the Shrek students' hair stand on end.

"Father!" Dai Yueheng stepped forward and knelt before the towering figure.

There was no mistaking it—this was White Tiger Duke Dai Hao, one of the most influential figures in the Star Luo Empire and a renowned warrior.

"Greetings, Duke," said Wang Yan, stepping forward to introduce the team.

Dai Hao's piercing gaze swept over the group before settling on Qian Ran and Zhu Lu.

"You may leave," Dai Hao said curtly, his voice low and commanding. "But those two stay."

The killing intent in Dai Hao's eyes was palpable as he stared at Qian Ran and Zhu Lu.

For Dai Hao, this wasn't just a personal matter—it was a humiliation for the entire White Tiger lineage. Zhu Lu was meant to marry his son, yet here she was, holding another man's hand.

At that moment, Dai Hao's thoughts were clear: Who is this boy, to dare challenge the pride of the White Tiger Duke's family?