"Ziran, this is His Majesty the Emperor, and this is the Crown Prince of the royal family."
En Ci wore a smile as he introduced the identities of the figures before them to Tang Ziran and the others, speaking slowly.
Even as he spoke, however, a trace of confusion flickered in his eyes—the princess was unexpectedly not among them.
"Greetings, seniors."
Dai Yueyan wore a gentle smile as he greeted Tang Ziran and the others. Yet when his gaze landed on Tang Luochuan, he instinctively paused.
So this was the peerless genius Father Emperor had mentioned? Truly dignified in appearance, and that aura around him…
As he thought this, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.
Was it his imagination, or did the other's aura feel even stronger than that of the Dragon Madman?
"Your Majesty, Crown Prince…"
Tang Ziran and Lang Yue smiled as they looked toward Dai Tianling, doing their best to steady their emotions before speaking respectfully.
At this moment, though they appeared outwardly composed, their hearts were anything but calm.
They had never expected that the "friend" mentioned by En Ci—a top-tier powerhouse—would actually be the Emperor of Star Luo himself.
Dai Tianling, the Star Luo Emperor who stood above all others, second to none!
The fact that Luo Chuan had saved the Star Luo princess had already been unbelievable enough, but now they were even dining with the Emperor? This was something they wouldn't have dared imagine!
"The… the Emperor of Star Luo!"
Tang Wulin's face also showed astonishment. No wonder this man had seemed extraordinary—he was actually the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire! Though he couldn't help but wonder just how powerful an emperor would be…
Among them all, Tang Luochuan was naturally the most composed, as he had already anticipated this scene.
"Brother Tang, the State Preceptor has spoken of you before—both of you are remarkable powerhouses."
Dai Tianling's gaze swept over the two men before him, appraising them briefly before smiling.
This wasn't mere flattery. Given their age, the fact that they had reached the level of Titled Douluo meant they had undoubtedly been geniuses in their time. He just hadn't expected…
This man was actually a native of the Star Luo Empire, especially from a small city like Star Sea City.
"Your Majesty, you honor us too much!"
Tang Ziran stiffened slightly at these words. Being called "brother" by the Emperor himself made him feel an immense pressure!
After all, even as a Titled Douluo, he was still insignificant in the face of the Emperor.
"It's no exaggeration."
"You hail from Star Sea City as well. Who would have thought that, aside from Tong Yu, another genius like you would emerge from there?"
Dai Tianling shook his head lightly, his gaze shifting to Tong Yu beside him as he spoke with a hint of emotion.
As En Ci's personal disciple, Tong Yu's terrifying talent went without saying—it could even be described as unbelievable. He had thought that was the limit of Star Sea City's potential…
Yet here was another powerhouse.
"..."
Hearing Dai Tianling's words, Tong Yu couldn't help but frown, his fists clenching subconsciously. It wasn't that he wanted to complain, but…
He really didn't want this brought up in front of Tang Ziran! What if the other man started suspecting something?
"Senior Tong Yu…"
"So you're also from Star Sea City?"
Hearing this, Tang Ziran was indeed taken aback and couldn't help but ask. Star Sea City... had actually produced such an expert!
"Haha..."
"I also came from Star Sea City. I've been following my teacher since childhood, so it's normal you haven't heard of me."
Tong Yu shook his head with a laugh, quickly brushing it off.
"I see..."
Tang Ziran didn't dwell too much on this matter and simply acknowledged with a light response. If that was the case, it made sense that he hadn't heard of him.
"By the way, young man."
"You must be Tang Luochuan."
At this moment, Dai Tianling's gaze turned toward Tang Luochuan, his eyes gleaming with astonishment, as if he had just discovered something extraordinary.
The aura emanating from this youth was overwhelmingly powerful...
Despite being far weaker in strength, there wasn't the slightest hint of inferiority. Instead, even he could feel an oppressive pressure. Such intimidation...
Just how high must his Martial Soul bloodline be!
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Tang Luochuan raised his head with neither humility nor arrogance, smiling as he spoke.
"You..."
"You're truly an exceptional young man!"
Dai Tianling was filled with admiration, though his face only showed a warm smile. As he spoke, he couldn't help but pat the young man's shoulder.
This was a genius—a true genius in every sense!
Just as State Preceptor En Ci had said, Tang Luochuan was already a five-ringed Soul King, his cultivation level unmatched by any of his peers.
A twelve or thirteen-year-old Soul King... unprecedented!
Without exaggeration, aside from the mutated Tong Yu, there was no one in this world whose talent could surpass his—not even Yun Ming!
Before him, even Long Yue, hailed as the empire's top genius and now a Soul Emperor, would have to yield.
"Even the emperor can't stop praising Brother..."
"Brother really is the best."
Nearby, Tang Wulin quietly observed, his smile barely containable. As expected of his brother.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"My brother and I will both become powerful Soul Masters."
The next moment, Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile and pulled the spectating Tang Wulin over.
"Huh?"
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned, quickly closing his grinning mouth and putting on a shy smile as he hurriedly greeted.
"Oh?"
"I believe the two of you brothers will surely create a legendary tale on the Douluo Continent."
Dai Tianling was momentarily surprised before his smile deepened. What a caring elder brother!
Excellent, truly an outstanding young man!
A youth of such fine character and extraordinary talent would indeed make a fine son-in-law for the royal family.
"Speaking of which, Yun'er..."
"Why hasn't Yun'er come in yet?"
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Dai Tianling's face, his expression darkening. He had spoiled his daughter far too much.
Meanwhile, at the villa entrance.
"Father is being so unreasonable..."
"He said we were just coming for dinner to meet some talented guy, but now he wants me to 'get along' with him..."
"Will he make me sign some engagement tomorrow?"
"What kind of nonsense is this!"
Dai Yun'er wore a pained expression, gritting her teeth as she spoke.
"In a moment when I meet that person, if he looks at me with his left eye, he's a pervert. If he looks at me with his right eye, he's a scoundrel."
"I'll kick him first!"
Dai Yun'er took a deep breath, thinking to herself.
As she thought this, she tried her best to calm her emotions and turned to enter the villa.
"Father, Grandpa Enci, I'm here..."
While speaking, she calmly scanned the hall for her target, and a man's figure instantly caught her attention. But...
"Luo..."
"Luo Chuan?"
Dai Yun'er's previously composed gaze froze in an instant, her face unable to conceal her astonishment as she blurted out.
For a moment, she even thought she might be mistaken.
"You..."
"You're back in Star Luo City!"
The next second, her previously calm face instantly flushed with a lovely shade of pink, completely disregarding the presence of Dai Tianling and Dai Yueyan beside her.
"Hmm?"
Faced with this scene, Dai Tianling and Dai Yueyan exchanged glances, both seeing the contemplation in each other's eyes.
Yun'er and him...
Had they met before?
"I just arrived today. I haven't been back for long."
Looking at the puzzled Dai Yun'er, Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and replied calmly.
"Arrived today..."
"And you didn't even call me? I thought you were busy these days!"
Dai Yun'er blinked, unable to resist muttering.
She had been at home thinking about Luo Chuan, and here he was, arriving without even telling her!
"After all the trouble I went through to get you back early so I could take you to see Grandpa Enci, and you didn't even mention you were coming... Weren't you supposed to go..."
Her small face wore a serious expression, but as she spoke, she quickly realized something was off.
"Wait."
"What are you doing here?"
In that instant, a visible trace of contemplation appeared on her pretty face as she couldn't help but voice her confusion.
She admitted she might be a bit slow on the uptake.
But this place...
Was Grandpa Enci's home!
"I happened to run into Elder Enci earlier. He said he'd invite me for a meal when he had the chance, so here I am."
"Didn't expect he'd also invited you and His Majesty."
Tang Luochuan looked at her and explained slowly.
"You and Grandpa Enci..."
"You already know each other?"
Dai Yun'er's face was full of surprise as her gaze instinctively shifted toward Enci, where the old man was watching them with a warm smile.
At that moment, her mind began racing, piecing things together: Her father had told her earlier that tonight, she'd meet a highly talented young man...
"Don't tell me."
"You're the genius my father was talking about?"
Dai Yun'er blinked, her expression shifting from astonishment to delight.
"Well..."
"I suppose I'm somewhat capable?"
Tang Luochuan wore a thoughtful smile as he replied.
"Yeah!"
"You're really amazing."
Dai Yun'er murmured with a sunny smile, though her mind couldn't help but wander into fantasies...
If Luo Chuan was the person her father had mentioned...
Didn't that mean...
At this thought, her face flushed crimson.
Wait, wait, wait—
What is Father thinking?!
PS: —A Little Skit—
Three years later, at the Star Luo Exchange Tournament.
"Engagement? What engagement?!"
"Father, get this straight—I'm still a child!"
A certain princess of the Star Luo royal family declared righteously.
"What, you said it's Luo Chuan..."
Dai Yun'er's previously displeased expression suddenly vanished, her eyes lighting up as she disappeared in a flash.
"That one."
"When are you getting married..."
The next moment, she somehow had a suitcase in her hand, grinning as she spoke.
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