Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Cai Mei'er's martial soul, the Purging Dragon Spear, and Xian Lin'er's Blue Flame Dragon both symbolized their status as top talents of their era.

In terms of raw power, Xian Lin'er held a slight edge. But in other areas, especially when it came to matters of the heart, Cai Mei'er was far ahead.

Renowned for her stunning beauty, Cai Mei'er knew how to use her charms to their fullest potential. During her prime, she was the secret crush of nearly everyone at Shrek Academy. Qianran, unsurprisingly, found himself intrigued by her reputation.

"Your master's wife is gorgeous—you'll probably like her. But I bet you only have the nerve to admire her from afar. After all, she's already spoken for," Tang Ya teased, her soft voice tinged with amusement. She sat beside Qianran, watching his reaction closely.

"Don't be ridiculous. How could I possibly be interested in your master's wife?" Qianran replied with feigned innocence.

Yet, for some reason, the idea of Cai Mei'er's role as Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao's "master's wife" only heightened his anticipation.

Tang Ya, of course, had no idea about Qianran's relationships with Xian Lin'er and Zhou Yi. If she did, she'd realize just how bold he could be.

"Spoken for?" Qianran mused inwardly. "Well, too bad. I specialize in taking things that are 'spoken for.'"

Thinking about it, Qianran realized many of the women around him were connected to Yan Shaozhe in some way.

Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya were Yan Shaozhe's disciples. Xian Lin'er had been his childhood sweetheart. And now, his official wife, Cai Mei'er, had entered the scene.

Didn't they know that the closer a woman's ties were to the "main guy," the more Qianran found them interesting? Viewing things through the lens of a rival, how could this not feel utterly thrilling?

Ma Xiaotao shot Qianran a strange look. Back when she first visited Zhou Yi, she'd inadvertently created an opportunity for Qianran to enjoy quite the spectacle. She couldn't help but wonder what really went on between him and Zhou Yi…

If Qianran dared to make a move on Zhou Yi, Ma Xiaotao figured he'd likely have his eye on Cai Mei'er as well.

With Qianran, anything seemed possible.

Ma Xiaotao's thoughts wandered to their earlier time on the rooftop. She couldn't help but blush at the memory of what he'd asked her to do. If not for his exceptional spiritual awareness, ensuring their privacy, it could've been a disaster.

Still, those moments were proof of their deepening connection, and she didn't mind. If anything, Ma Xiaotao found herself drawn closer to Qianran, cherishing everything about him—even his flaws.

Meanwhile, at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, preparations for the tournament were in full swing.

In the academy's meeting room, two elderly men sat at the head of the table, flanked by 14 students. The older students occupied the left side, while younger ones sat on the right. Clearly, the academy had fielded both a primary team and a reserve team for future competitions.

The elder on the left had a strong, upright posture. His broad shoulders gave him an air of reliability, and his face, red like a ripe date, radiated authority.

"We've received intelligence from our operatives within Star Luo Empire. The Shrek team this year is exceptionally strong. Here is the information we've gathered on them. Among their main team of seven, one is astonishingly under the age of 15—only 13, to be exact."

The students exchanged shocked glances.

The elder on the right, with short white hair as sharp as needles and a beard connecting to his temples, added gravely, "Pay close attention to this 13-year-old. Reliable sources suggest that his strength is extraordinary."

"Elder Ma, surely you're overestimating him. He's just a Soul Elder. Isn't Ma Xiaotao the one we should be worried about? Shrek must be underestimating us to include a Soul Elder and a Soul Ancestor on their main team," remarked Ma Rulong, the captain of the Sun Moon primary team, as he scanned the documents with a dismissive tone.

"How strong could a Soul Elder possibly be?"

From the data, it seemed that Shrek had only one Soul Emperor on their main team, supported by just four Soul Kings.

"It's hard to say. We'll have to see during the matches. But for now, both this boy and Ma Xiaotao are marked as high-priority threats," the elder replied.

"That being said, with the rapid advancements in our soul tool technology, it's only a matter of time before we surpass Shrek Academy as the continent's top institution. Perhaps this tournament will mark the beginning of that era," the elder continued with a confident smile.

With only one Soul Emperor on Shrek's team, the Sun Moon Academy believed their chances of victory were higher than ever.

As for the 13-year-old Soul Elder, even the elder didn't pay him much mind. In their understanding, someone who could defy the limits of his rank and fight far above his level was nearly unheard of.

"You might want to rethink that," came a voice. Smiling faintly, Xiao Hongchen, the reserve team captain, interjected. "That 13-year-old—Qianran—is supposedly a peerless genius. Shrek Academy has even hailed him as their most talented student in a thousand years. Underestimating him could backfire spectacularly."

Xiao Hongchen had already done his homework. Qianran's bold, high-profile reputation made him easy to research. Even as a freshman, he'd dominated Shrek's outer court, defeating its brightest stars with ease.

"Do you really think it's that serious?" Ma Rulong retorted. "I could send a Level Five Soul Engineer to deal with him. If he's as young and talented as you say, he'll still need time to grow. He's no real threat to us this year."

Standing beside Xiao Hongchen, his equally stunning sister, Meng Hongchen, nodded in agreement. As grandchildren of Mingdetang's hall master, the Hongchen siblings had access to the best resources and intelligence. They were keenly aware of Qianran's potential.

But even so, Ma Rulong dismissed the warning with a wave of his hand. "If he really is that good, we'll deal with him when the time comes. Genius or not, he's still just a boy."

For now, the Sun Moon Academy continued with their strategies, determined to prove their technological superiority in the upcoming matches.

(End of Chapter)

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