Chapter 253: Are You That Vicious Woman?

Chapter 253: Are You That Vicious Woman?

After the match between Heaven Dou's First Team and the Purple Star Team, the top three teams had emerged.

The next match would be the finals, held outside the Pope's Hall.

This would determine the final rankings of the top three.

After today's match, there would be no drawing of lots, as the finals would adopt a rotation system.

There would be both individual and team battles.

The winner of the individual battle would directly advance to the top two and compete for the championship.

The loser of the individual battle would participate in the team match, and the winner of that match would enter the top two to compete for the championship.

The losing team from the team match would automatically take third place.

After the top three battle concluded, the teams would have two days of rest. Since they had reached this stage, there was no need to rush.

This break was also meant to allow the participants to adjust their condition.

"So that's why Teacher and Chrysanthemum Douluo said what they did… They weren't looking down on us…"

Hu Liena swallowed hard, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

A Soul Douluo… Even if she and Xie Yue had already reached the Soul Sage level and could perform their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they still wouldn't be a match for Kong, would they?

This time, Yan finally showed some intelligence. He didn't comfort Hu Liena with empty words like "We can win."

Instead, his gaze shifted toward Heaven Dou's Second Team.

"Nana, our opponent is Heaven Dou's Second Team."

"We won't compete against that monster, and I won't even seek revenge anymore. Offending someone like him, with his level of strength… getting slapped by him was already a mercy."

"A genius like him… is ultimately beyond the reach of us mere mortals."

The moment these words left Yan's mouth, Xie Yue and Hu Liena both turned to look at him, a little confused.

Was this really the hot-tempered Yan they knew?

He had changed his tune just because someone displayed their Martial Soul? Was this what they called knowing when to retreat?

"In Heaven Dou's Second Team, the only real threat is Tang San. When the time comes, we'll take care of the small fry first, then deal with him."

"But we need to be careful of his second Martial Soul—after all, it's the Clear Sky Hammer."

Xie Yue nodded, his expression serious.

A Clear Sky Hammer with four purple and one black spirit rings wouldn't be easy to handle.

The scene shifted to Kong's side.

"Kong, you're incredible!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled with admiration as she spoke excitedly.

"Our opponents are so terrified they don't even dare to fight!"

Hearing this, Kong scratched his head. To him, this so-called All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament was just child's play. What was there to be proud of?

If this were a battle between sects, that would at least be somewhat interesting.

"It's nothing special, just a stroke of luck."

"Luck? You're too modest!"

"No, they're the ones who got lucky—lucky enough to flee before I even made a move."

"…"

Ning Rongrong had just called him humble, but who would've thought he'd say something like this?

Well, she liked him even more now. That powerful confidence, that handsome face—he was just as charming as the protagonist of a novel.

Zhu Zhuqing stood silently to the side, locking eyes with Kong for a brief moment.

Neither of them spoke, but the affectionate gaze between them said everything.

Ning Rongrong, still caught up in her excitement, didn't notice this.

Just then, a young woman in her twenties approached their group.

She bore a striking resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing, at least fifty percent alike, and wore a black leather outfit that accentuated her figure…

If her face wasn't enough to prove their connection, then her presence certainly did.

Like a certain someone, she had an impressive figure that made her toes hard to see when she looked down.

"Hello, I'm Zhu Zhuyun."

With a smile, Zhu Zhuyun walked up to the group, scanning them briefly before fixing her gaze on Zhu Zhuqing.

Her expression was gentle—so gentle that Zhu Zhuqing almost felt as if she were seeing a mirage of the sister she once knew before her Martial Soul Awakening.

"You're the vicious woman who tried to kill Zhuqing?"

Ning Rongrong planted a hand on her hip and pointed at Zhu Zhuyun, accusingly.

She had watched the previous matches and naturally recognized Zhu Zhuyun—the so-called future princess consort and eventual queen of Star Luo.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun's smile froze on her face. She quickly regained her composure, nodded, and said with a smile, "Yes, I am that vicious woman."

"You're so shameless to admit it! What are you doing here? Let me tell you, Zhuqing is now a member of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Ning Rongrong stood protectively in front of Zhu Zhuqing, her face serious.

After all, the other party was the future empress of the Star Luo Empire, a status that was terrifyingly influential.

For Ning Rongrong to behave like this was quite commendable.

Her father might not even want to offend this woman.

"I know."

"Rest assured, I have no intention of doing anything. I just wanted to see Zhu Zhuqing before I leave."

Zhu Zhuyun's expression remained unchanged, and her gaze toward Zhu Zhuqing grew even more gentle.

If she had really wanted to kill Zhu Zhuqing back then, she had countless opportunities. Chasing her was merely to prevent her from getting lost and to escort her to Soto City.

The distance between Star Luo City and Soto City was not short. Without protection, how could a delicate girl like Zhu Zhuqing possibly reach Soto City on her own?

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing fell into deep thought.

She felt as if the sister from back then had returned, and she had a very accurate intuition.

Zhu Zhuyun's words left Ning Rongrong feeling puzzled, wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

The other party didn't seem to be here to cause trouble!

"Can I call you Kong?"

Suddenly, Zhu Zhuyun addressed Kong.

"Of course, you're Zhuqing's sister, so naturally, you can."

The person in front of him was his sister-in-law, after all, so calling him by his name was no problem.

"???"

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were both taken aback, looking at Kong with some confusion, not understanding why he would say that.

"Hehe..."

Zhu Zhuyun laughed, her smile blossoming.

"It seems you know quite a lot."

"You are very strong, even stronger than what we've seen."

"When I arrived, I noticed that Zhuqing looked at you differently. As her former sister, I know her too well."

At this point, Zhu Zhuyun felt a bit lost; their sisterhood was already in the past.

"She likes you very, very much..."

Zhu Zhuyun paused for a moment before continuing, "As her former sister, I hope you all take good care of her. That's all, I'll take my leave now."

Zhu Zhuyun glanced at Zhu Zhuqing one last time before turning to leave. Suddenly, she paused and, without looking back, said, "If Dai Mubai's presence doesn't affect your competition, we'll take him back to the Star Luo Empire in advance."

"You can discuss this with Dai Mubai yourselves."

"Okay!"

After Zhu Zhuyun left, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were left staring at each other in surprise.

"Zhuqing, you must have figured it out by now?"

"In the past, Zhu Zhuyun was just putting on an act, or rather, acting for the Star Luo royal family and the Zhu family."

"She had a tough time too."

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly understood, memories flooding her mind…

(End of the chapter)

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