Douluo: I am the True Master

Dai Huabin—Huo Yu'er had indeed left him for someone else. Though this man had once orchestrated a group to brutally beat her as a child, Huo Yu'er had already killed ninety-nine-point-nine percent of the Dai family. The remaining "seedling" would be better left for another little one to exact revenge.

With that thought in mind, Huo Yu'er took Dai Huabin and left. As for allowing the Dai family members to have proper burials, Huo Yu'er couldn't care less. These human dregs didn't even deserve their own graves.

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Tian Xing Academy

As the premier institution of the Douluo Continent today, Tian Xing Academy had undergone several expansions, surpassing even the size of Shrek Academy.

Now, it not only trained soul masters but also stood at the forefront of soul-guided technology research and development across the continent.

Yet, despite its vastness, the academy's core retained its original ancient charm. Towering Blue Silver Trees were everywhere, and even before approaching, one could smell the unique fragrance emitted by the Blue Silver Grass spirit beasts.

Huo Yu'er did not immediately visit Ye Wen. Instead, she made her way to a small villa in the core area.

Knocking lightly on the door, a pure white-haired girl emerged.

The girl paused for a moment before warmly greeting her.

"Big Sister Yu'er, what brings you here?"

Seeing the younger sister she had protected since childhood, Huo Yu'er's frosty expression melted instantly, replaced by a warm smile like a spring breeze.

Lifting the unconscious Dai Huabin, Huo Yu'er said:

"Do you remember this guy? He was behind the attack on you when you were little. I've finished dealing with my own matters, so I brought him back for you. Whether you kill or maim him is up to you."

This girl was none other than the body left behind after the Snow Empress' sacrifice, now named Ye Xue'er.

Ye Xue'er glanced indifferently at Dai Huabin before taking two steps back in disgust.

"Eww, Big Sister Yu'er, what did you do to him? This guy looks completely brain-dead. Killing a fool like him feels... off."

Huo Yu'er scratched her head awkwardly. Bullying a fool wasn't right, let alone killing one.

"So, are you going to forgive him out of kindness?"

Ye Xue'er shook her head firmly.

"Forgiveness is something only fools do. Father taught us that enemies must be eradicated completely, leaving no trace of trouble. Otherwise, one day they might get lucky and surpass us, and then we'd be in deep trouble. I'm no fool."

Though both girls knew such a scenario was impossible under Ye Wen's watch, they still chuckled softly in unison—the bond of family.

"In that case," Huo Yu'er looked at Dai Huabin in her hand and froze him solid with her extreme ice.

Well, while this method of killing avoided bloodshed, littering was still improper. Huo Yu'er temporarily stored the frozen corpse in her storage soul-guided device.

Thus, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger martial soul was officially eradicated from the surface of the Douluo Continent.

Perhaps someday, a distant descendant of the Dai family might experience a genetic throwback, reviving this martial soul. But no matter what, it would never regain the glory it once held ten thousand years ago, much like the former Spirit Hall.

With Dai Huabin's death, Huo Yu'er seemed to resolve some lingering knot in her heart. A surge of soul power emanated from her body.

Ye Xue'er, whose body had been transformed by Ye Wen, was no longer the ethereal Ice Phoenix but a true human being. However, her innate sensitivity to soul power allowed her to understand Huo Yu'er's current state. She exclaimed joyfully:

"Congratulations, Big Sister! You're the first to break through to Title Douluo. Your title as eldest disciple is now truly deserved!"

Coming back to herself, Huo Yu'er smiled confidently.

Though Huo Yu'er was Ye Wen's top disciple, the other disciples were generally older and possessed stronger soul power. Under the same resources, all the girls had been fiercely competing to see who would be the first to break through to Title Douluo.

Now, Huo Yu'er had proven definitively what kind of prodigy could become Ye Wen's foremost disciple!

Clap, clap, clap.

A soft applause echoed from nearby.

If even Ye Xue'er could sense Huo Yu'er's breakthrough, there was no way Ye Wen, nestled within the Blue Silver Forest, wouldn't notice.

"Congratulations on becoming a Title Douluo, Little Yu'er. Have you decided on your title yet?"

At the sight of Ye Wen, Huo Yu'er's cheeks flushed slightly. She quickly bowed and replied:

"Master, I've already decided. It will be 'Tian Yuan.'"

Ye Wen nodded approvingly. The name carried dual meanings, each representing one of Huo Yu'er's martial souls.

After undergoing a second awakening, Huo Yu'er's Spiritual Eye martial soul could now rightfully be called the "Heavenly Eye." Her Ice Phoenix martial soul, after being upgraded, became the Spirit Empress of Reincarnation, symbolizing the endless cycle of all things returning to their origin.

Moreover, "Tian Yuan" held additional significance.

In Go (Weiqi), the "Tian Yuan" represents the center of the board. In the future, Huo Yu'er would become the center of Douluo Star. The title couldn't have been more fitting.

The breakthrough of the first Title Douluo among Ye Wen's disciples held profound significance. Tian Xing Academy hosted a three-day grand feast and announced Huo Yu'er's title across the entire Douluo Continent.

Extreme Ice itself represented invincibility at the same level. After breaking through to Title Douluo, Huo Yu'er could now directly contend with Super Douluo-level experts.

Her four-character Battle Armor already granted her unparalleled strength. Combined with her newfound breakthrough, Huo Yu'er's power might now rival that of Mu En, making her a figure of significant concern for the hidden power-hungry factions on the continent.

Though Huo Yu'er held no official position within the Tian Xing Federation, her origins from Tian Xing Academy naturally aligned her with the Three Sovereigns, further stabilizing the federation's order and reconstruction.

Following Huo Yu'er's breakthrough, the other girls began achieving their own milestones in the subsequent years. Even Ju Zi, with the least natural talent, reached Title Douluo status under Ye Wen's generous resource support.

However, at some point, the Tian Xing Knights began to fade from public view, replaced by an official intelligence organization known as the Tang Sect.

While the Tang Sect performed functions such as hunting down criminals and evil soul masters, it also served as a covert unit tasked with rooting out corrupt officials.

Though this organization operated in the shadows, its reputation spread widely across the Douluo Continent, earning widespread respect.

For an organization dedicated to punishing evil and upholding justice, the common people embraced it wholeheartedly.

Those who harbored resentment toward the Tang Sect were invariably corrupt officials, criminals, or remnants of the old Tang Sect.

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