Chapter 55: Just Seeking Justice

At Charles' residence, the pursuit of Zi Ji continued.

Even though her body was burning with desire due to the various intoxicating smokes, she still did not collapse.

However, she was not a Soul Master, and in her human form, she could not exert her full strength. She could only remain locked in a stalemate with these people.

"This isn't right! Even a Titled Douluo would have passed out after inhaling this much intoxicating smoke! Why is she completely unaffected?"

"Is she really a Soul Master? With this kind of physical resilience, I'd believe it if you told me she was a humanoid soul beast!"

"Lord, should we just attack her with our soul skills?"

Everyone turned to Charles.

Zi Ji's resilience filled them with a growing sense of fear.

Just as Charles was about to speak, a sudden gust of wind swept through the courtyard, dispersing the multicolored mist.

The crowd covered their noses and mouths, staring in shock at the scene before them.

The nets they had thrown were already piled up around Zi Ji's ankles.

Yet, despite being buried under a mountain of nets, she had torn apart over a hundred of them—and she was still tearing them apart.

Yes, she was doing it unconsciously. Zi Ji's mind had already sunk into chaos, and only her soul beast instincts kept her resisting.

Beside her stood a figure bathed in silver light.

Gu Yuena looked at the dazed, red-faced Zi Ji, a trace of guilt flashing through her eyes.

This foolish girl… Even in this state, she refused to reveal her true form.

"Hehe… Sister, I… I didn't disappoint you, did I…"

Zi Ji muttered incoherently.

Seeing Gu Yuena arrive, she no longer had any concerns and collapsed into her arms.

Gu Yuena silently sliced through the nets with a palm crackling with blue lightning.

Holding Zi Ji's scorching body, her fury burned even hotter.

These despicable humans actually wanted to defile Zi Ji?!

Even though Gu Yuena often put Zi Ji in her place, she still valued her deeply.

After all, Zi Ji was one of the few pure-blooded dragons left on the Douluo Continent.

Even Di Tian, once a First-Class God and Dragon God's guardian, though far stronger than Zi Ji, was only on the same level as her in terms of bloodline!

And now, they had humiliated Zi Ji to such an extent?!

Brushing aside Zi Ji's messy, multicolored hair, Gu Yuena turned toward Charles and the others.

No matter how severe her injuries were, she could not forgive them!

"Seeking death…!!!"

Her voice was ice-cold, and as she spoke, countless crystal-like wind blades exploded outward from her body, shooting in all directions.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The wind blades were extremely sharp. They shattered the walls around them almost instantly, and when they struck the guards, it was like being cut into a thousand pieces.

Most of the armored guards were torn apart as easily as paper.

Their bodies were sliced into multiple pieces, falling to the ground in a gruesome display.

The Soul Masters suffered heavy casualties, with only four or five Soul Emperors still barely hanging on.

Charles himself was a Soul Emperor, a defense-type at that. He had barely managed to activate his martial soul in time to block the attack. Looking at the carnage around him, he was utterly terrified.

The thick scent of blood filled the air, snapping him out of his lust-driven madness.

Staring at Gu Yuena and Zi Ji at the center of the courtyard, he realized he had provoked a disaster!

"Wait… I have something to say—"

Just as he was about to beg for mercy, Gu Yuena suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

She had barely managed to stabilize her injuries, suppressing her strength to the Soul King level.

But now, after tearing open space and attacking, her condition had worsened!

This is bad. Once I return, I'll need to go into hibernation… for a while.

Gu Yuena furrowed her brows. Sleeping would allow her to recover quickly, but she did not want to go ten days or half a month without seeing her beloved.

She clenched her teeth as exhaustion overwhelmed her. She knew that if she continued to use her soul power, she might lose consciousness entirely.

Should she kill them? Or play it safe and return home first?

Charles and the remaining Soul Masters stared at her in tension.

Their lives depended entirely on her decision. None of them dared to run, fearing they would become easy targets.

Gu Yuena wavered, her vision blurring.

She did not dare to delay any longer. She hastily gathered her soul power, raising a hand to carve a line in the air. A space tunnel immediately tore open in front of her.

Charles' face lit up with joy. He shouted, "Quick! Stop her! She's seriously injured! Now is our best chance!"

The remaining Soul Masters rushed at Gu Yuena. One of them stomped heavily on the ground.

The earth surged like waves, sending ripples toward Gu Yuena.

She and Zi Ji were thrown into the air.

"!!!"

Gu Yuena panicked as her consciousness grew heavier.

If she used her soul power again, she did not know when she would wake up.

"Zi…"

Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly sensed a familiar presence.

It was just like countless millennia ago when she had been surrounded by the Five God Kings—and Dan Heng had stood before her.

An overwhelming sense of security washed over her. She closed her eyes and let herself sink into unconsciousness.

Just before she blacked out, she fell into a warm embrace.

A muffled boom echoed in her ears.

Dan Heng caught Gu Yuena in a princess carry. Glancing at the drooling, disheveled Zi Ji on the ground, his expression remained calm.

But when his gaze landed on Charles and his men, his eyes burned with fury.

He preferred peace and quiet, but that did not mean he would tolerate humiliation. Otherwise, he would have bowed down and begged Blade for mercy instead of killing him again and again!

Now, Charles had pushed him too far. If he continued to endure this…

He would no longer be himself.

The moment Charles met Dan Heng's gaze, only one thought filled his mind: Run!!!

"Stop him!!!"

Charles roared as he turned to flee.

Several Soul Masters lunged at Dan Heng, but he did not move.

Suddenly, several azure water dragons emerged around him, weaving through the attackers.

Their claws shredded the Soul Masters' throats.

—

Star Luo Palace.

Empress Zhu summoned Da Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing, dismissing the palace maids.

Holding Zhu Zhuqing's delicate hand, she spoke gently, "Zhuqing, you are my daughter-in-law, as well as my niece. I love you and cherish you, but you must act with propriety."

"How could you take an unrelated man as your teacher? And such a young one at that? What would the royal family think?"

"Furthermore, he is just an ordinary man. What could he possibly teach you? Just look at the situation now—he doesn't even have the ability to go to the Zhu Estate and retrieve you from your father."

The empress spoke earnestly, trying to persuade Zhu Zhuqing.

Da Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun remained composed, looking at Zhu Zhuqing as if she were a child who had made a mistake.

Zhu Zhuqing was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised her head and declared, "My teacher is the greatest and most powerful man in the world. Learning from him is the greatest fortune of my life!"

(End of Chapter)