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When Lou Gao returned to Gengxin City and announced that the Blacksmith Association would join the Star Luo Empire and become the royal blacksmith association, the members of the Blacksmith Association were all in an uproar!
At the same time, Dai Weisi had already taken the remaining four grenades and, along with Li Hu, rushed back to Star Luo City. He was eager to implement the promises he had made to Lou Gao and to begin the mass production of the grenades.
On their return journey, the two didn't take a carriage. Instead, they rode on two black-scaled horses, speeding toward Star Luo City.
The black-scaled horse was the best breed in the Star Luo Empire. It was said to have been bred by crossing a certain type of spirit beast horse with ordinary steeds. These horses were robust, fast, and capable of traveling two thousand miles a day. They had inherited the strength of spirit beasts.
In every aspect other than the inability to cultivate and the lack of soul rings upon death, the black-scaled horse was almost identical to a spirit beast. A fully grown black-scaled horse had the combat strength of a second-ring Soul Master, rivaling even a wolf bandit. As such, it was regarded as the finest warhorse.
On the market, a young black-scaled horse could cost as much as 100,000 Gold Soul Coins.
Five days later, the two of them arrived in Star Luo City, and Dai Weisi immediately went to the palace to pay respects to his parents.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, may you be well!"
"Salutations, Your Highness!"
By the time Dai Weisi arrived at the palace, the morning court session had ended. The officials and generals had already left. Upon seeing Dai Weisi, they all bowed and saluted, and he returned the gestures. These were the ministers and important figures of the Star Luo Empire!
Once everyone had left the court, Dai Weisi stepped into the palace and soon saw his father sitting on the throne.
Dai Weisi's father, Dai Pojun, lived up to his name. He was tall and imposing, radiating an aura of regal authority that seemed capable of commanding an army. His presence alone was enough to make one believe he could shatter a thousand troops.
This wasn't just idle talk. Throughout the Star Luo Empire, Dai Pojun was a figure to be reckoned with. With his Evil Eyed White Tiger martial soul, at only 48 years old, he had already reached the level of an 87th-ranked Soul Douluo in the attack system. He had great potential to break through to the Titled Douluo stage in the future.
While the military of the Heaven Dou Empire was controlled by General Ge Long, the Star Luo Empire's military was fully under Dai Pojun's command. The emperor himself was the supreme commander of the army!
When Dai Weisi entered, Dai Pojun's serious expression softened, and a warm, fatherly smile appeared on his face. He said, "Weisi, you're back?"
"Paying respects to Father."
"Alright, alright, there's no need for formalities. We're family," Dai Pojun chuckled. "I've already heard from Principal Lin. You've broken through to the 40th level, and not only that, you've surpassed the limit and absorbed a ten-thousand-year soul ring."
"Yes, Father," Dai Weisi nodded. His father was the head of the Star Luo Royal Academy, so any significant progress he made was sure to be reported to him.
"Quick, quick! Let me see your ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring!" Dai Pojun was extremely excited, eager to see his son's new soul ring. He was filled with pride for him.
"Alright, White Tiger Possession!"
Dai Weisi immediately summoned his martial soul. With the roar of a tiger, his White Tiger soul appeared, and in an instant, the four soul rings—two yellow, one purple, and one black—floated beneath him.
"Good! Good! Good!!!"
Looking at the dazzling black soul ring, even though Dai Pojun had already known that Dai Weisi had a ten-thousand-year fourth ring, he still couldn't contain his joy and was filled with immense pride!
Because this was his son, and his son's talent was the greatest ever seen in the history of the Douluo Continent!
Furthermore, Dai Pojun was certain that his legacy was secure. At that moment, the future Emperor of Star Luo was right before his eyes.
Thinking of this, Dai Pojun laughed heartily and said, "Weisi, let Father see how powerful your ten-thousand-year fourth soul skill really is! Use it right here!"
"Huh? Father, right here?" Dai Weisi was taken aback. He was genuinely concerned that his father might not be able to withstand the force of his fourth soul skill.
"Hmph! What's the matter, little brat! You think your old man can't take your attack? Go ahead, show me your power!"
Hearing Dai Pojun's bold voice, Dai Weisi was filled with determination. He smiled lightly and said, "As you wish, Father."
As he spoke, the black fourth soul ring suddenly erupted in dazzling black light!
"Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Roar of Heaven Breaking!"
—Roar!
A fierce tiger roar immediately echoed through the skies. The entire imperial palace was filled with the deafening sound of the roar.
"Ugh..."
Even though Dai Pojun had already heard from Principal Lin about the characteristics of Dai Weisi's fourth soul skill, he was still shaken by the terrifying sound wave. His internal organs felt as if they were being crushed, and his ears nearly lost hearing.
But in an instant, Dai Pojun swiftly gathered his soul power to protect his ears and internal organs, barely escaping the worst of it.
As a Soul Douluo, Dai Pojun's soul power was as deep and vast as an ocean. With Dai Weisi's current strength, even if he used his full power in the White Tiger Roar of Heaven Breaking, he couldn't do any real harm to his father.
"Alright, Weisi, stop now," Dai Pojun quickly urged. It wasn't that he couldn't take it, but the palace's pillars were about to give way under the force.
"Yes, Father." Dai Weisi quickly stopped, laughing as he asked, "Father, how was the power of my fourth soul skill?"
"Very good! It can penetrate defenses and directly attack the enemy's internal organs. It can even render someone deaf. And according to Principal Lin, the power of this soul skill will increase as your soul power rises. When you reach the Soul Douluo level, I might not be able to withstand it. It's truly a powerful skill," Dai Pojun nodded in approval, giving high praise for the White Tiger Roar of Heaven Breaking.
"My heavens! What are you doing, dear? Why is it so loud?" Suddenly, a voice called out from the rear palace before the figure even appeared. It was a soft, melodic voice, filled with annoyance.
A woman dressed in black leather slowly stepped out of the rear palace. She had bright, captivating eyes and a graceful figure, her long, smooth black hair cascading down her back. Her fair skin and delicate features made her look youthful, and she moved with the elegance of a swan.
Despite being over forty years old, her skin looked as radiant as that of a woman in her twenties. Her figure was tall and graceful, with long, slender legs and a gentle, dignified presence.
Upon seeing this woman, Dai Weisi smiled and called out, "Mom!"
The woman was his mother, Zhu Yaqin, a Soul Douluo with the Martial Soul of the Nether Spirit Cat, an 88th-level agility attack-type Battle Soul Douluo!
Although she was the Empress of Star Luo Empire, Dai Weisi always called her "Mom" or "Mother," not "Your Majesty" or "Mother Empress."
"Oh? Son, you've finally come back!"
Zhu Yaqin's eyes lit up when she saw her son. Upon noticing the ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring beneath his feet, her face broke into a beaming smile. She rushed over and embraced him, gently patting his head.
"I heard from Principal Lin. Son, you really absorbed a ten-thousand-year soul ring. You're truly my son. I'm so proud of you!"
(End of Chapter)