Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Cai Mei'er knew Xian Lin'er all too well.

The changes in her were obvious to someone as observant as Cai Mei'er. Xian Lin'er was clearly in love with someone, and that someone… wasn't Yan Shaozhe.

"Alright, then you'll go," Mu En said, nodding in agreement.

Cai Mei'er was the vice-dean of the Martial Soul Department, her martial soul the Purging Dragon Spear. Her strength was on par with Xian Lin'er's, and her departure wouldn't destabilize the department since Yan Shaozhe could hold things down. As a vice-dean, Cai Mei'er typically didn't involve herself in the department's daily operations, which was why Qianran had never interacted with her before.

"I wonder if my guess is right. Could Xian Lin'er really have fallen for someone so much younger than herself? A disciple falling for her master… Xian Lin'er, oh Xian Lin'er…" Cai Mei'er's lips curled into a playful smile.

As a fellow woman, Cai Mei'er could read between the lines, picking up on subtleties that Xian Lin'er couldn't hide. Xian Lin'er might fool Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo, but she couldn't fool Cai Mei'er.

She recalled how she'd once considered taking Qianran as a disciple herself when Yan Shaozhe spoke of his remarkable talent. Xian Lin'er had beaten her to it back then, but now…

Cai Mei'er couldn't help but feel intrigued.

Xian Lin'er, sensing Cai Mei'er's sharp gaze, shivered slightly. She let out a cold huff and said nothing, knowing that Cai Mei'er wasn't someone to be underestimated. These past days, her restraint in avoiding Qianran was largely because of Cai Mei'er—she couldn't risk letting her find out. If she did, Cai Mei'er would tease her endlessly.

After the Sea God Pavilion meeting concluded, Cai Mei'er deliberately sauntered over to Xian Lin'er, her movements graceful yet provocative.

"Lin'er, I wasn't trying to steal anything from you," Cai Mei'er said in a voice as sultry as honey.

If Qianran were present, he would have been in awe of Cai Mei'er's stunning appearance. Dressed in an off-shoulder pearl-white qipao, her elegant figure exuded mature charm. The qipao hugged her body, revealing her shapely shoulders and toned arms, while a sensual black corset emphasized her ample bust. With every step, her curvaceous hips swayed, the slit of her qipao showcasing long, voluptuous legs wrapped in sheer black stockings. The fabric shimmered as it hugged her thighs, exuding an irresistible allure.

Had anyone else been present, they would've been utterly captivated by Cai Mei'er's beauty.

In her youth, Cai Mei'er had been one of the most popular figures at Shrek Academy. Her playful demeanor and dazzling figure made her a magnet for attention. Though age had brought her a measure of restraint, the sight of Xian Lin'er dressing more vibrantly and growing more attractive had awakened Cai Mei'er's competitive spirit.

Even now, she refused to let Xian Lin'er outshine her.

"Hmph." Xian Lin'er frowned at Cai Mei'er's deliberate display of charm. Was this a provocation?

"Back then, you beat me to taking Qianran as a disciple. I was jealous for quite some time. I wonder… what kind of person he's become. Do you think Qianran might like me?" Cai Mei'er teased, her eyes narrowing with amusement.

Her tone was casual, but the underlying message was clear: she wanted to test Xian Lin'er's feelings. If Qianran really developed feelings for her, Cai Mei'er couldn't wait to see how Xian Lin'er would react.

After all, years ago, Xian Lin'er had failed to win Yan Shaozhe's affection. Now, even if Xian Lin'er had Qianran, that didn't mean she'd keep him. Cai Mei'er was curious to see how far she could push her.

"You!" Xian Lin'er's face flushed with anger, her composure faltering.

Star Luo City

As the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City was the empire's largest and most important city—a political, cultural, and economic powerhouse. Known as the "Imperial City That Never Falls," it stood as a testament to the empire's strength and grandeur.

The city's walls towered a hundred meters high, with an equally impressive thickness of another hundred meters, constructed entirely from reinforced stone. Spanning over a thousand square kilometers, the city stretched for hundreds of miles in every direction. Its widest streets could accommodate sixteen carriages moving side by side in both directions—this was just the outer city.

At the heart of Star Luo City was its inner city, a fortified area nine hundred sixty meters long and seven hundred fifty meters wide. Its walls, though only twenty meters high, were impenetrable. Known as the "City Within a City," this section housed the imperial palace, which had been built by the royal Dai family centuries ago. Over time, it had been renovated and expanded into a marvel of architecture.

With a permanent population exceeding eight million and a capacity to hold up to twenty million, Star Luo City was a true megacity.

Recently, however, even this massive city had been feeling crowded.

With the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament about to begin, tourists had flocked to the city in droves, pushing its capacity to the limit. Hotels were fully booked, forcing the authorities to requisition private residences and official properties as temporary accommodations. Additional soldiers were deployed to maintain order.

Held once every twenty years, the tournament rotated among the capitals of the four great empires. Hosting it was a rare honor, and Star Luo City's citizens eagerly anticipated the event, filling the streets with excitement.

The tournament venue was the expansive Star Luo Plaza, located in front of the imperial palace. Designed to hold tens of thousands of spectators, the plaza was heavily fortified, with three thousand soldiers assigned to security duties in the plaza alone and a total of thirty thousand throughout the city.

Not far from Star Luo Plaza stood a luxurious seven-story hotel named Star Emperor Hotel. Owned by the royal family, it had been reserved exclusively for the tournament participants.

As the reigning champions and the continent's premier soul master academy, Shrek Academy's team was given the top floor, where each member enjoyed a private suite and access to a dedicated conference room.

Despite the loss of Dai Yaoheng, Shrek Academy's team remained formidable. With talents like Qianran and Ma Xiaotao leading the charge, the group's confidence remained unshaken. After settling into their accommodations, they took the opportunity to explore the city.

(End of Chapter)