Douluo: I am the True Master

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A heart steeped in darkness sees filth everywhere. Xu Tianran, immersed in the ocean of power, often unconsciously viewed Ye Wen through his own lens. What Ye Wen called "neutrality" was, in Xu Tianran's mind, nothing more than a facade to gain fame. 

Thus, when Ju Zi revealed Ye Wen's ambition, Xu Tianran instinctively nodded. 

Soon, a mocking smile appeared on Xu Tianran's lips. 

"Thank you, Ju Zi. You truly are my capable and supportive consort. 

Since the situation has reached this point, let us use their plan to our advantage and declare a ceasefire. 

Additionally, arrange for more people to praise Tian Xing Academy. If the Tian Xing Douluo wishes to replace Shrek, let them fight amongst themselves. In the meantime, we can focus on recuperating and unraveling the secrets of that unparalleled battle armor." 

Seeing Xu Tianran regain his former vigor, Jing Hongchen heaved a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "Your Majesty is wise indeed!" 

However, Jing Hongchen didn't leave immediately. Instead, he hesitated, glancing at Xu Tianran with an uneasy expression, as if wanting to say something but holding back. 

Xu Tianran's brow furrowed slightly, but he maintained a gentle tone when addressing the only unparalleled fighter under his command. 

"What is it, Elder Hongchen?" 

After a brief pause, Jing Hongchen bowed deeply and said, 

"Your Majesty, though the continent will now stabilize, for the sake of securing the empire's future, I urge you to ensure that Her Majesty gives birth to a prince as soon as possible." 

With that, Jing Hongchen remained frozen in his bow, silent for a long while. 

Xu Tianran, who usually hid his emotions behind a composed facade, now wore an ugly scowl. His injury had been known only as a crippling wound; no one on the Douluo Continent knew that he had also lost his ability to father children. 

After all, a ruler incapable of producing heirs would be deemed unfit for the throne, no matter how talented he was. 

Ju Zi noticed Xu Tianran's discomfort. 

Though they pretended to be affectionate in public, and Xu Tianran had even declared his exclusive love for her, rumors had begun to spread after three years that Ju Zi was a jealous and barren woman. 

As a result, Ju Zi faced increasing hostility from the noblewomen of the Sun Moon Empire. Fortunately, her true value lay in her administrative abilities, which kept the gossip from spiraling out of control. 

At this moment, Ju Zi spoke softly, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Hongchen. In the past, His Majesty was preoccupied with state affairs and had to neglect me. But now, with peace ahead, we will handle this matter properly—for both ourselves and the empire." 

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran's expression softened considerably, and he inwardly praised himself for choosing such a capable consort. 

Jing Hongchen, meanwhile, breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Xu Tianran was not above slaughtering his own kin—intervening in his personal affairs made even a Level 10 soul mentor like him feel uneasy. 

But there was no other choice. Jing Hongchen was a man of faith, and the Sun Moon Empire's legacy was far more important than his personal safety. His lack of pure loyalty to the royal family meant that, in the original storyline, he had ended up exiled to a remote border town as a powerless mayor after failing to break through to Level 10. 

With this, the Douluo Continent once again returned to peace. 

If it weren't absolutely necessary, Xu Tianran would never have allowed his woman to be touched by another man. But for the sake of his dignity as emperor and the future of the Sun Moon Empire, he reluctantly selected a distant relative from the dwindling imperial bloodline to impregnate Ju Zi. 

The chosen relative initially couldn't believe his luck. Learning that he would bed Ju Zi—the queen who was the object of countless men's dreams in the Sun Moon Empire—completely clouded his judgment. 

Any rational person would know that touching what belonged to the emperor was a death sentence. 

In the end, this unfortunate soul met his demise, his records erased from history to completely eliminate any stain on Xu Tianran's reputation. 

Though Ju Zi harbored thoughts of revenge, she valued her purity. Just like in the original storyline, she allowed this foolish noble to linger in blissful delusion until his eventual death. 

However, without Huo Yuhao in this world, Ju Zi still needed a child. Thus, she secretly contacted Ye Wen. 

Ye Wen's powers included the ability to create life and assist in reproduction. Without male involvement, however, this process was akin to cloning. 

Using Ju Zi as a template, a new Ju Zi would be created. 

Upon learning of this outcome, Ju Zi smiled happily. 

"If this child is another version of myself, that would be wonderful, Master," Ju Zi said calmly. 

Most people might feel uneasy about their own clone, but Ye Wen understood Ju Zi's sentiment. 

Ju Zi's childhood had been relatively happy, but the rest of her life had been filled with immense suffering. If the future of the Douluo Continent turned out as Ye Wen had described, Ju Zi hoped this new version of herself could live a lifetime of happiness. 

A new life was born, destined to become the ruler of the Sun Moon Continent. 

To align with societal expectations and reduce future resistance, Ju Zi asked Ye Wen to designate this clone as male. 

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Meanwhile, the Star Luo and Tian Hun Empires were thrown into chaos. 

Unparalleled fighters, once rare as phoenix feathers or unicorn horns, had suddenly multiplied to six. Adding the older generation of powerhouses, the Douluo Continent now boasted over ten Limit-level warriors—a first in its history. 

Compared to the concerns of high-ranking officials, ordinary people cared more about the war finally ending. The name of the Tian Xing Knights began to spread far and wide. 

Aside from Princess Wei Na and Xu Jiujjiu returning to their respective empires, the other four members of the group disappeared without a trace. 

But it didn't matter. At this moment, all eyes on the Douluo Continent were focused on the reclusive Tian Xing Douluo of Tian Xing Academy. 

Ye Wen had once again stunned the continent. Who would have thought that soul-guided technology could reach such terrifying heights, enabling a young person under thirty to achieve what normally took a soul master over a century of arduous cultivation? 

With this, Shrek Academy had fallen from its pedestal as the number one academy, despite possessing its own Level 9 soul mentors. 

Upon receiving the news, Xuan Zi completely gave up hope. He knew his own capabilities. 

Revive Shrek? Against such opponents, it was simply impossible! 

Tang Wulin, who had been profiting from arms dealing, turned pale upon hearing the news. Was this the fate of the chosen one? 

The chosen one—terrifying indeed! 

The gap between them had widened too much. Tang Wulin no longer entertained youthful ambitions and instead focused on strengthening the Tang Sect. 

With the full support of the Hao Tian Sect, the Tang Sect flourished. This resurgence reminded many on the Douluo Continent of Tang San, the brilliant founder of the Tang Sect from ten thousand years ago, bringing him waves of faith and reverence.

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