Chapter 238: Davis and Zhu Zhuyun

The man with fire wings was in a miserable state. To be precise, he could no longer be called "fire-winged" because both of his wings had been forcibly torn off, one of his arms had been blasted away, and his upper body was drenched in blood, staining the ground red.

Pain was written all over his face. Even for a Soul Douluo, such severe injuries were unbearable. He grimaced in agony, nearly passing out from the pain.

Yet, he was tenacious. He refused to speak, glaring fiercely at Chen Xuan with a look full of hatred.

The man with the Fire Crane martial soul was filled with murderous intent. He felt utterly humiliated—when had he ever been in such a pitiful state?

But now, the roles were reversed. He was the prisoner, unable to control even his own fate.

"What kind of look is that?" Chen Xuan was instantly annoyed. Even in this state, the man still had the audacity to glare at him. Without hesitation, he delivered a heavy kick, forcing the man to recognize his situation.

Crack!

The sound of bones breaking echoed, followed by a gut-wrenching scream. The Fire Crane man's leg was completely fractured, rendering him unable to stand.

"Speak! Who ordered you? Why did you try to kill my daughter?" Chen Xuan's expression was ice-cold. There was no chance of mercy in this matter.

They had mobilized such a large force—three Soul Douluo—just to assassinate a seven- or eight-year-old girl. What a terrifying display of resources.

Chen Xuan was furious. His precious daughter had never provoked anyone, yet she was targeted for assassination. How was that fair? In the past, he had been absent, but now that he had returned, he would make them pay.

"Speak! Which faction are you working with?" He showed no mercy, stomping down again.

The fire-winged man screamed in agony, his other leg shattered as well. His thigh bone broke into three pieces, the pain so unbearable that he passed out.

He felt an overwhelming sense of disgrace—an unbearable humiliation. To be crippled and toyed with by a young man was something he had never experienced in his entire life.

However, he quickly regained consciousness—woken up by pain. His body was covered in severe burns, blackened flesh sizzling with smoke as if he had been electrocuted.

"You... What did you do to me?!" The Fire Crane martial soul user roared in agony, his face twisted in torment.

His pupils contracted in fear. This man was a demon. Even after he had fainted, Chen Xuan hadn't let him go, using electricity to jolt him awake over and over. Such cruelty...

"Are you going to talk or not? Don't blame me for not giving you a chance to live. Any force capable of mobilizing this many Soul Douluo and Soul Sages—I already have my suspicions. I just need confirmation from your mouth," Chen Xuan's patience was running out. This man was stubborn, refusing to break even under such pain.

The Fire Crane martial soul user felt stifled and resentful. He and his two Soul Douluo companions were among the strongest in Star Luo, yet a young man had appeared out of nowhere and crushed them effortlessly.

Looking at it now, Chen Qiuer leaving the academy hadn't been an opportunity—it had been a trap. They had been lured into a death sentence.

But who could have predicted this outcome? It was completely beyond expectations.

Star Luo had no Title Douluo. Under normal circumstances, their group of three Soul Douluo would have been more than enough to deal with ten Soul Sages.

However, their intelligence had been inaccurate. The people behind them had never informed them that Star Luo Empire harbored such a monstrous existence—someone more terrifying than a Title Douluo. They had been sent to their deaths.

Thinking about his family, the fire-winged man remained firm. No matter what, he could not speak. This matter was far too dark—even the empire couldn't bear the shame it would bring.

"If you won't talk, then die!" Chen Xuan activated his right eye's pupil technique. His Samsara Domain unfolded, releasing blood-red runes that drilled into the man's body.

Moments later, a withered corpse lay on the ground—skin and bones, completely drained of life. Even his hair had fallen out.

"Heaven Dou Empire… Spirit Hall…" Chen Xuan muttered, boldly speculating that only these two forces could have such deep resources.

He didn't linger. Turning away, he left to find his beloved daughter. He would deal with this matter once he returned to Heaven Dou.

Even after all the enemies had died, Star Luo City's guards had yet to appear. Chen Xuan didn't know if it was due to negligence or if they had encountered trouble that kept them from arriving in time.

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"Daddy! You came back so fast!" Chen Qiuer's big eyes sparkled with excitement.

A white-haired elder widened his eyes in shock. Could it be that in just ten short minutes, those terrifying opponents had all been dealt with?

Chen Xuan returned, affectionately ruffling Xiao Qiuer's hair before turning to the elder and saying, "The crisis has been resolved. We can continue our journey now."

The white-haired elder was dumbfounded. Just who was this man? He had actually eliminated two Soul Douluo and ten Soul Sages in such a short time?

His heart pounded violently. Fear crept into him as he realized that this young man was far stronger than he had imagined—unfathomably powerful.

With that, the three of them found a carriage and continued on their way. By the morning of the second day, they finally arrived at Star Luo Imperial City.

"We wish to see His Highness. Please send word," the white-haired elder said, clasping his hands before two armored guards.

The guards nodded in recognition of the elder. One of them immediately turned and went inside to inform Davis.

Upon hearing that Chen Qiuer was outside the palace, Davis's expression changed drastically. He and Zhu Zhuyun immediately gathered their subordinates and rushed out to confirm her safety.

Before long, a group of soldiers appeared outside the palace—it was the Star Luo Crown Prince's forces.

Davis breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the white-haired elder and the unharmed Chen Qiuer. Then his eyes landed on… Chen Xuan.

"…!" His eyes widened in shock before shifting back to the young man holding Qiuer, scanning him up and down to confirm his identity.

Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful eyes also widened in disbelief. She stared at the young man before her, utterly stunned.

"You… You're Chen Xuan?!" The two of them exclaimed in unison, shaken to their core. For a moment, they couldn't maintain their composure.

Davis, with his sturdy build, sharp brows, and handsome features, was left completely dumbfounded, his mouth hanging open in shock.

"Chen Xuan… You're actually alive? When Zhuqing mentioned you before, I didn't believe her!" He was astonished, completely taken aback.

Zhu Zhuyun's lips parted slightly, unable to close. Seeing someone who was supposed to be dead standing before her was too overwhelming.

Someone with a weak heart might have fainted on the spot.

"Chen Xuan, weren't you supposed to be dead? What's going on?" Davis trembled, his emotions surging like a tidal wave. He needed answers.

Chen Qiuer blinked her big, curious eyes, glancing between her father and Davis. Why did Big Brother Dai know her dad?

Chen Xuan sighed. "It's a long story. I was indeed ambushed back then, but I had a backup plan. I fused with something extremely dangerous. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to survive."

"So you basically came back from the dead!" Zhu Zhuyun was astonished, covering her purple lips with curiosity. What kind of dangerous thing could bring someone back to life? She had never heard of such a thing.

Davis stepped forward, clapped Chen Xuan on the shoulder, and laughed heartily. "The fact that you survived is what matters! Come, let's go inside the palace and drink to our reunion!"

He was warm and familiar, wrapping an arm around Chen Xuan as they headed for the palace. The guards were left slack-jawed—since when was the Crown Prince this friendly?

"Daddy! Big Brother Dai! Wait for me!" Chen Qiuer called out.

Zhu Zhuyun and the white-haired elder followed, entering Prince Davis's residence together.

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