Chapter 205: Otherwise, What Do You Want to Do?
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Upon sensing the soul power of the Blazing Fire Academy Dean, Dolphin Douluo's expression subtly changed.
Originally, he came to take Shui Bing'er away but didn't expect to encounter a titled Douluo as her guard.
"You should think carefully. This is the Tiandou Imperial City. Although you are a titled Douluo, it wouldn't be difficult for the Tiandou Empire to detain you alone."
Dolphin Douluo immediately threatened the Blazing Fire Academy Dean.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the Tian Shui Academy Dean, standing behind Shui Bing'er, spoke up.
"Oh, really?"
"If you include me, do you think the Tiandou Imperial City can hold us?"
The Tian Shui Dean looked at Dolphin Douluo with a murderous intent, clearly ready for a fight.
At this moment, Dolphin Douluo felt immense pressure. The situation was far beyond his expectations.
There were actually two titled Douluo among these outsiders! Who exactly were they?
At the critical moment, Shui Bing'er, who had remained silent, finally spoke.
"Since it's an invitation from His Majesty, there's no harm in going."
Shui Bing'er, calm and composed, stopped the two deans from making a move. She knew well that this was the Tiandou Imperial City.
If a fight broke out, regardless of whether they could leave, it would affect their mission.
"Bing'er, this..."
The Blazing Fire Dean, hearing this, turned to Shui Bing'er with a worried expression.
"It's fine. I also want to see this Emperor of Tiandou."
Meeting the Blazing Fire Dean's gaze, Shui Bing'er suddenly smiled.
Previously, Shui Wuya had told her that the current Emperor of Tiandou was actually a woman, the daughter of the Spirit Hall's Pope, Bibi Dong.
Naturally, she was curious about what kind of person she was.
Seeing Shui Bing'er so determined, the Blazing Fire Dean and the Tian Shui Dean finally decided not to act. They retracted their soul power but still followed closely behind Shui Bing'er.
Dolphin Douluo, seeing this, also breathed a sigh of relief and retracted his soul power.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Prince. We will now proceed to the palace."
Shui Bing'er then bowed to Prince Xue Xing in farewell.
"Take care, Miss Shui."
Prince Xue Xing, still sweating from the earlier tension, was further amazed by Shui Bing'er's calm demeanor.
Soon after, Shui Bing'er, accompanied by the two deans and Dolphin Douluo, left Prince Qin's residence.
When they reappeared, they were already inside the main hall of the Tiandou Palace.
"Five years ago, Miss Shui shone brightly at the Soul Master Competition. I didn't expect you to be from the hidden Shui family. I am eager to recruit talents. Would you be interested in joining the Tiandou Empire?"
Upon Shui Bing'er's appearance, Qian Renxue, seated on the dragon throne, suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, Shui Bing'er was slightly surprised.
She wasn't surprised that Qian Renxue recognized her but that she directly mentioned her connection to the hidden Shui family.
Being recognized as a former student of Tian Shui Academy was understandable.
However, her origin from the hidden Shui family was something Shui Wuya had explicitly instructed her to keep secret before coming to the Tiandou Empire.
She had only mentioned it to Prince Xue Xing at his residence.
How did Qian Renxue know?
Could there be a spy in Prince Xue Xing's residence?
"Miss Shui, there's no need to be surprised. I, the Emperor of Tiandou, know everything that happens in my empire."
"The matters you discussed with Prince Xue Xing do not concern me. I sincerely invite you to join the Tiandou Empire, where you will be richly rewarded."
Sensing Shui Bing'er's reaction, Qian Renxue spoke again, intentionally creating an air of mystery.
"Your Majesty is too kind. How could someone like me be worthy of such a high position in the Tiandou Empire?"
After a brief moment of surprise, Shui Bing'er quickly regained her composure, maintaining her calm demeanor.
She did not believe that Qian Renxue truly knew about her discussions with Prince Xue Xing; most likely, she was bluffing.
"Miss Shui, there is no need for modesty. Coming from a hidden noble family, you are destined to become a titled Douluo. My offer is to recruit such talent."
Qian Renxue waved her hand, once again implying her interest in recruiting Shui Bing'er.
However, Shui Bing'er never intended to accept Qian Renxue's offer.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty, but I prefer a life of freedom. Joining the Tiandou Empire would inevitably make me feel trapped, which would only cause more trouble for Your Majesty."
Shui Bing'er firmly declined again.
"How dare you!"
"His Majesty has repeatedly invited you, and you dare to refuse!"
As soon as Shui Bing'er finished speaking, a reprimanding voice echoed in the hall.
Three figures emerged from the shadows, positioning themselves around Shui Bing'er, seemingly trapping her.
When Shui Bing'er saw their faces, she recognized them as Dolphin Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Devil Bear Douluo.
As these three appeared, the deans of Tian Shui and Blazing Fire Academies released their own titled Douluo pressure, though they were still at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.
But it didn't end there. From the side of the hall, a burly man wielding a coiling dragon staff emerged, emanating an aura far surpassing that of an ordinary titled Douluo.
"Shui Bing'er, His Majesty has graciously invited you. Do not be stubborn."
The burly man, now present, scrutinized Shui Bing'er with a cold gaze, his words full of threat.
Despite these words, Shui Bing'er remained calm on the surface, though inwardly she was highly alert, considering how to escape.
"Shui Bing'er, I mean you no harm. If you agree to join the Tiandou Empire, I will pretend none of this ever happened."
Qian Renxue spoke again, attempting to use force to coerce Shui Bing'er and her companions into submission.
"Otherwise...!"
She shifted her tone, her eyes gleaming with murderous intent.
But before she could finish, a thunderous voice echoed from the sky, shaking the hall's roof off.
"Otherwise, what do you want to do?"
The reprimanding voice came from outside the palace. As it fell, an immense force tore the hall's roof apart.
A water-blue figure then appeared in everyone's sight.
Seeing the newcomer, Qian Renxue and the others immediately displayed a mixture of astonishment and gloom in their eyes.
"Qian Renxue, otherwise, what do you want to do?!"
The water-blue figure in the sky repeated, directly revealing Qian Renxue's true identity.
In the shattered hall, Devil Bear Douluo and the others were visibly shocked by these words.
(End of Chapter)