Although Tang Sect F4 had not used their martial souls in previous battles, after observing their fights, Xia Yi had more or less figured out what their martial souls were.
That's why he was curious about what would happen if they were affected by a laxative.
Even Xia Yi hadn't expected the effects to be this good.
"Shameless, despicable?"
"Have no sense of honor?"
"This is the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, a sacred competition, and you actually used poison? Do you even have any shame?"
"You keep relying on such dirty tactics, and the entire tournament has been ruined by you."
"You've completely disgraced His Majesty Tianfeng?"
"I really don't understand how His Majesty Tianfeng could fall for someone as shameless as you? Is it just because of your looks?"
"So, the so-called greatest genius of the Douluo Continent… is this how you win?"
...…
Last night, Leng Yaozhu had worked hard to salvage some of Xia Yi's reputation.
But after today's match, Xia Yi had completely ruined it again.
Out of consideration for the fact that Leng Yaozhu had saved the entire Star Luo City yesterday, many people refrained from cursing Xia Yi this morning.
Yet today, Xia Yi resorted to poisoning his opponents, a method even more despicable.
Without a doubt, while Xia Yi won the match, he also won a flood of insults.
But no matter how much people cursed him, Xia Yi seemed utterly unconcerned.
After all, there was nothing they could do to him.
The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament of today was no longer the same as the one from twenty thousand years ago.
Back then, the Spirit Hall had decreed that since it was a soul master tournament, no external tools should be used beyond martial souls.
But now, the competition tested a soul master's overall abilities and had far fewer restrictions.
So, Xia Yi wasn't breaking any rules.
After "easily" winning his match, Xia Yi left the Star Luo Stadium in a grand manner, taking Gu Yue with him.
He didn't even bother watching the next three matches.
Compared to the anger and outrage from watching Xia Yi fight Tang Sect's Ah San and Ah Si, the audience was absolutely thrilled by the following three battles.
The second match featured Tang Wulin and Na'er against Monster Academy's Long Yue and Dai Yun'er.
Dai Yun'er was eliminated first, but shortly after, Tang Wulin was stomped into the stage by Long Yue's foot.
He was left half-dead. Fortunately, Yali was nearby, so he was saved.
Na'er was also seriously injured, but compared to Tang Wulin's injuries, hers seemed insignificant.
This kind of head-on clash had the audience's blood boiling with excitement.
The third match featured Wu Jin and Wu Siduo against Tang Sect's Ah Da and Ah Er, which was just as intense.
For the first time in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, Wu Siduo displayed her self-martial soul fusion skill.
But even so, it was only a narrow victory.
Although she and her teammate were not physically injured, they were both heavily poisoned.
Even so, the entire audience of Star Luo City was left in shock.
Ah Da and Ah Er were both Soul Emperor-level experts, each possessing two-word battle armor.
Their domain soul skills could even fuse with each other.
The audience from Star Luo Empire never imagined that aside from someone like Xia Yi, who used poison, there were actually people capable of defeating such a powerful duo head-on.
"It seems like it's time to let the descendants who remained on Douluo Continent return to their roots… Let's start with this Wu Siduo."
Watching Wu Siduo display her self-martial soul fusion skill, Dai Tianling narrowed his eyes.
Ten thousand years ago, after the Star Crown Xu family returned the throne of Star Luo Empire to the White Tiger lineage of the Dai family, the empire was soon conquered by the Sun-Moon Empire.
The Dai family, the Star Luo Imperial Family, was forced to flee to what is now Star Luo Continent.
Some of the Dai family members who couldn't escape in time were hunted down by the Sun-Moon Empire. In order to survive, they had no choice but to change their surnames.
After the Sun-Moon Empire transformed into the Sun-Moon Federation and abandoned its pursuit of the remnants of the three original Douluo Empires, these people gradually resurfaced.
For years, Wu Siduo's family had attempted to return to Star Luo Continent and reclaim their heritage.
However, during their period of exile, they had intermarried with outsiders and had even given up their original surname.
Because of this, every time they applied to be recognized by the Star Luo Imperial Family, they were rejected.
The White Tiger lineage of the Star Luo Imperial Family had always strictly intermarried with the Ghost Shadow Cat lineage.
While there were members of the Ghost Shadow Cat lineage who had fled with Wu Siduo's ancestors, their numbers had dwindled due to the relentless pursuit of the Sun-Moon Empire.
To avoid inbreeding, they had no choice but to marry outsiders.
And since they had also abandoned their original surname,
The Star Luo Imperial Family saw them as impure-blooded traitors who had betrayed their ancestors.
Not only were they denied recognition, but they weren't even allowed to reclaim the surname Dai.
However, upon seeing Wu Siduo, Dai Tianling's eyes gleamed.
As it happened, this generation's Ghost Shadow Cat women from the Zhu family had all been rather unimpressive—none were fit to be the Crown Prince's consort.
As a result, Dai Yueyan had ended up entangled with Su Mu at Monster Academy instead.
Watching Wu Siduo's self-martial soul fusion skill, Dai Tianling found her increasingly pleasing to the eye.
"Imperial Physician Chen, send some top-tier healing and detoxification medicine to Shrek Academy." Dai Tianling ordered.
"Your Majesty, Tang Sect F4's poison is extremely unique—our medicine cannot neutralize it." Imperial Physician Chen responded.
He had examined Yuanen Yehui when she was poisoned, but had been powerless to help.
"Even if it can't cure them, send it anyway." Dai Tianling chuckled.
After all, Leng Yulai could detoxify them, so there was nothing to worry about.
All he needed to do was put on a show.
Once Wu Siduo recovered, he would discuss with Yali the possibility of making her the Crown Princess of Star Luo Empire.
Of course, Dai Tianling knew this would require careful planning. For now, ensuring the smooth continuation of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was the top priority.
The final match of the doubles competition pitted Lan Fozi and Bai Yu against Liu Guang and Liu Jin.
This match was also highly exciting—Lan Fozi and Bai Yu fought for over half an hour before Bai Yu, lightly injured, managed to defeat Liu Guang and Liu Jin's martial soul fusion skill.
Liu Guang, Liu Jin, and Bai Yu were all Soul Kings, while Lan Fozi was a Soul Emperor.
...
"Are you okay?"
When Lan Fozi returned to her dormitory, the Demon Empress was already waiting for her.
"I'm fine." Lan Fozi shook her head.
Like Yuanen Yehui, she usually disguised herself as a man. Her build was average, and her appearance was ordinary.
"You were distracted during the match. What's going on?"
The Demon Empress poured her a cup of water and asked.
She knew Lan Fozi's abilities well.
Even though Liu Guang and Liu Jin's martial soul fusion skill was powerful, it shouldn't have been enough to injure Lan Fozi.
She could tell that Lan Fozi had been injured because she was distracted.
"I'm fine!" Lan Fozi took the cup.
Like the Demon Empress, her deep blue eyes held a hint of confusion.
"Silly girl, do you think I wouldn't notice? If I couldn't tell, would I still be your mother?"
The Demon Empress affectionately held Lan Fozi's hand.
"Tell me, what's bothering you? I'll help you solve it."
Lan Fozi hesitated but then, blushing, asked,
"Mom… do you believe in love at first sight?"
The Demon Empress raised an eyebrow and immediately laughed.
"So, my little girl has fallen for someone! Tell me who it is. I'll check him out for you, and if he's suitable, even if he refuses, I'll help you snatch him!"
Lan Fozi's face turned even redder as she stammered,
"Xia… Xia Yi…"
"Xia Yi?!"
Even the Demon Empress couldn't help but scream.
After pacing around the room, she looked at Lan Fozi seriously and said,
"Are you sure? Xia Yi already has a wife."
"I won't stop you from pursuing him, but ask yourself—can you accept sharing him with another woman?"
The Demon Empress hadn't expected Lan Fozi to fall for Xia Yi.
She wasn't against it, but Lan Fozi had to accept it herself.
"Mom, what are you talking about?!"
Lan Fozi stomped her foot in frustration.
"How could I possibly like Xia Yi, that shameless bastard?! I like his girlfriend, Gu Yue! And how can you be a mother like you, letting your daughter share a husband with another woman?"
[T/N: Don't Worry there is no NTR. For those who never read DD3, Yes this happens in the Novel but later she falls in Love with Tang Wulin]
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