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Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, six years had passed.
At this moment, in a dimly lit forest, a figure clad in tight leather moved swiftly through the shadows.
This was a young girl with a childlike face but an unexpectedly voluptuous figure, far beyond what one would expect for her age.
Behind her, a group of people chased after her, though they struggled to keep up with her speed.
The girl was none other than Zhu Zhuqing, a representative among her peers in Douluo.
Since her martial soul awakening, the warmth and care she once enjoyed had quietly disappeared. At just six years old, Zhu Zhuqing realized that being part of a duke's family wasn't necessarily a blessing.
Zhu Zhuqing's talent wasn't exceptional—her innate soul power was only at level seven.
But faced with the bleak future her family had planned for her, Zhu Zhuqing didn't give up. Year after year, she trained tirelessly.
This was extremely rare for someone her age, as children of this age were often impatient.
"Second Young Miss, stop resisting and come back with us."
The pursuers were growing impatient, shouting loudly from behind.
Their cultivation levels averaged around Soul Elder, but none of them were Agility Attack System users, so they could only maintain a certain distance without being able to catch Zhu Zhuqing immediately.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained cold and resolute. Over the years, the pressure from the Crown Prince's faction had grown increasingly severe, disrupting even her peaceful cultivation. Currently, her level was only 27.
Zhu Zhuqing knew better than to speak, as doing so would disrupt her breathing and halt her high-speed movement.
If she were familiar with the terrain, she could have easily shaken off her pursuers. Unfortunately, she was on the run, and everything ahead was unknown. She could only charge forward blindly.
As she sprinted, Zhu Zhuqing's initially resolute gaze began to show traces of despair.
Ahead, a slender figure stood gracefully, her face filled with a teasing smile.
"Sister!?"
To think that her carefully planned escape had been seen through and intercepted before it even truly began. Her calm and determined eyes now overflowed with despair. If she were caught this time, she would likely never have another chance to escape.
In her heart, she couldn't help but resent Dai Mubai, her cowardly fiancé, who had fled so freely while she endured relentless oppression here.
"Hahaha, it's the First Young Miss! Looks like you're out of luck, Second Young Miss!" The pursuing Soul Elders laughed mockingly.
But their words ignited a stubborn determination within Zhu Zhuqing. She vowed to break free from her bleak future.
"First Soul Skill—Underworld Piercing Strike!"
A skill originally meant to increase both speed and claw power, Zhu Zhuqing directed all its effects into speed alone. Her already lightning-fast movements surged even further, allowing her to narrowly slip past Zhu Zhuyun.
Zhu Zhuyun didn't rush to pursue her immediately. Instead, a faint smile of satisfaction crossed her lips before she gave chase.
The two sisters' speeds were astonishing, their battle quickly disappearing from the sight of the pursuing Soul Elders.
"What the hell? How did they vanish so quickly?"
The leader of the group muttered in disbelief, realizing their mission had failed. He knew they'd face harsh punishment upon returning.
Still unwilling to give up, the leader relied on his years of wilderness experience to follow the trail left behind.
However, no one noticed the figure high above, watching the scene with great interest.
It was Ye Wen.
Life at Tianxing Academy had grown somewhat dull, so he decided to join in the commotion during this opportune moment.
Throughout the chase, Zhu Zhuyun continuously harassed Zhu Zhuqing, yet strangely, Zhu Zhuqing's speed didn't falter.
'What a clumsy act,' Ye Wen thought. 'Only someone as inexperienced as Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't realize Zhu Zhuyun has been deliberately holding back.'
Escaping from a group of non-Agility Attack System Soul Elders was already commendable, but against Zhu Zhuyun, who possessed Soul King-level cultivation, Zhu Zhuqing's speed was simply insufficient.
But then, another group of people appeared, blocking the path of the two sisters.
Surprise flashed in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes. According to their family's plan, if Zhu Zhuqing could hold out just a little longer, she would've been free to soar like a bird in the sky.
"Ladies, please turn back. This road is closed."
As they drew closer, Zhu Zhuyun recognized the newcomers—they were the personal guards of her fiancé, Dai Weisi, led by a Soul Emperor-level expert.
Despair flickered in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. Escaping and enduring Zhu Zhuyun's harassment had already drained all her strength. Now, trapped here, the young girl didn't know what to do.
High above, Ye Wen couldn't help but shake his head. This chase was turning into a convoluted mess, layer upon layer of complications.
"Thank you for your efforts, Crown Princess. Please, Second Young Miss, don't make things difficult for me. It would be unfortunate if you got hurt." The guard Soul Emperor spoke politely.
Ye Wen's eyes narrowed slightly in confusion. At this rate, it seemed Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't make it to the Barak Kingdom. Wouldn't this completely derail the plot?
He wondered how, in the original story, a mere 27-level Grand Soul Master managed to travel such a long distance without being caught.
Just then, a burst of flames shot toward the guard.
"Second Young Miss, hurry and run!"
The newcomer was no weakling—a fiery old woman with Soul Emperor-level cultivation.
'Is this endless? Another twist? Will we see a Title Douluo appear next? Ridiculous.'
'Wait… With a god like me spectating, this is already way beyond the script. Hahaha.'
But the storyline involving Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai held little value to Ye Wen. It was time to intervene.
An overwhelming pressure swept across the area. Both Soul Emperors and Soul Elders collapsed to their knees, their faces filled with terror.
"Soul Power Suppression?! At least a Soul Battle Lord has intervened—who is it?!"
The only ones still standing were Zhu Zhuqing and her sister.
'What's going on?'
Confusion flickered in the eyes of both girls. They couldn't comprehend the current situation.
At this moment, Ye Wen slowly emerged from the shadows.
"You've truly put on quite the show for me.
The escape of the Second Young Miss of the Underworld Duke's family, pursued by a group of soul masters—how amusing.
Now, beautiful Miss Zhu Zhuyun, can you tell me which of these are Dai Weisi's men?" Ye Wen asked with a faint smile.
Though initially confused about why everyone had suddenly collapsed to the ground despite their earlier heated pursuit, Zhu Zhuyun now understood that the person before her was an extraordinarily powerful expert. His mere presence could suppress everyone except her and her sister.
The words "Title Douluo" flashed in her mind.
Though she had seen many strong individuals in her life, experts of this caliber were rarely encountered—even by the royal family of the Star Luo Empire, let alone someone like Zhu Zhuyun.
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