Back to Nuoding City II

After gaining the Spirit Ring and testing its abilities, it was finally time for me to return to the Douluo Continent. Although over a million years had passed in this world, only a little over one month had passed for me, thanks to the Dragon God's authority.

Before leaving, I decided to collect some Immortal Grasses from the garden for the three people waiting for me back on the continent. Among them are two old coots, and I already know what Old Li's Martial Spirit is—a simple wooden staff. Because of its limitations, he's stuck at level 29 even at his age. For him, I chose the Black Thunder Bamboo. It's perfectly suited for his Martial Spirit and will greatly enhance his power.

Next is Old Ma, whose Martial Spirit is the Wind Wolf. For him, I selected the Azure Lily, an immortal herb with wind attributes. It will help him develop his potential and break through his current bottlenecks.

Finally, there's the woman who serves as my guardian. For her, I'm choosing the very best: the Phoenix Blood Fruit. This extraordinary treasure, even among immortal herbs, will allow her to awaken a Phoenix Bloodline. Additionally, it will put her body through a nirvana-like rebirth, significantly increasing her strength. Currently, she's at level 95, but after consuming this fruit, she might gain two or three additional levels, pushing her even closer to the peak.

"Emperor, we are ready to go with you," Caiyun said suddenly as I sat in my room, deep in thought. She entered with two small girls who looked no older than ten.

"They are the guards I've selected for you, my Emperor. Don't let their appearances fool you—they may look like little children, but they are incredibly powerful 900,000-year-old spirit beasts in human form," Caiyun explained.

She gestured toward the two girls. "This is the Blood Queen Rose, and this is the Black Ice Queen Rose. Both possess unparalleled stealth abilities. No one, not even gods, can see through their concealment," she added with a smile.

I nodded, still processing the information. "I thought you would be the one accompanying me," I said, watching as Caiyun's face lit up with a mischievous grin.

Without a word, she grabbed the two girls by their collars and tossed them out of the window like they were sacks of rice. The girls yelped indignantly but landed gracefully outside, glaring up at the window. Caiyun turned to me with a smug expression. "Emperor, I will accompany you. There's no need for anyone else," she declared, as if that settled the matter.

My lips twitched at her antics. "Those two must still be assigned as my guards, right?" I asked pointedly.

"Who? Them?" Caiyun tilted her head innocently, pretending not to understand.

I sighed. "They will come with us," I insisted.

For a moment, Caiyun's face darkened, her displeasure evident. But after a brief pause, she reluctantly nodded. "As you wish, Emperor," she muttered, though her sulking expression made it clear she wasn't entirely thrilled about the arrangement.

I nodded to the system as a portal formed in front of me.

"Remember, you are my master, and they are my junior sisters. Like me, they are also your disciples, okay?" I asked.

Caiyun and the two girls, Xue Huang and Hei Bing, nodded in agreement.

Stepping through the portal, we emerged just outside Nuoding City. A few kids playing nearby saw us and immediately ran away, startled.

I glanced around, taking in the familiar surroundings. "We're back," I thought to myself, a mix of nostalgia swelling within me.

"Such a low-level place," Caiyun suddenly commented, her disdain evident.

Xue Huang and Hei Bing both nodded in agreement, their expressions mirroring their elder sister's superiority.

My lips twitched, but I didn't say anything. After all, the Dragon Soul Land truly did have high-level beings compared to this place.

"Anyway, let's go," I said, moving forward. Soon, we arrived at the Martial Spirit Hall. Along the way, many people turned to look at Caiyun, drawn by her unparalleled beauty.

Her face twisted in displeasure at the attention. "Can I kill them all?" she asked casually.

I shook my head. "Just release a bit of your pressure, and they'll scatter like flies."

She nodded and released a fraction of her aura, causing every beast and spirit master nearby to flee in terror.

Entering the Spirit Hall, I immediately spotted Su Yuntao with Sisi.

"Hm, who are you?" Su Yuntao asked, clearly wary of us.

I shook my head and replied calmly, "I'm here to meet Old Man Ma."

His expression relaxed as he waved me in. "Not many visit him these days; you must be someone special," he said as he led the way.

While guiding me, his gaze occasionally flickered toward Caiyun with undisguised curiosity. However, Su Yuntao restrained himself, especially since his crush, Sisi, was present. He didn't want her to think poorly of him.

Soon, we reached Old Ma's office, where he was sitting with Old Li. Both of them stood up abruptly upon seeing me and exclaimed, "God, you're back, and even before the one-year deadline!"

Old Ma's gaze shifted to the others behind me. "And they are?" he asked curiously.

I gestured toward Caiyun and the two girls. "She is Ling Caiyun, my master, and these are Xue Huang and Hei Bing, my senior sisters."

Caiyun stepped forward gracefully, her presence exuding authority, as both Huang and Bing bowed politely.

"Welcome, Your Majesty," Old Ma greeted her respectfully. Even without any explanation, they could already sense her overwhelming power. She carried the aura of a Titled Douluo, at the very least.

Caiyun nodded lightly with a small smile and addressed them. "I will be staying nearby while training him, but for his spirit ring, I will come directly when it's time to obtain one," she explained.

The two nodded immediately, acknowledging her words without question.

Caiyun continued, "Also, my disciples, Huang and Bing, will remain with him. Both are Spirit Kings and will guide him in my absence."

Her tone left no room for argument, and they bowed again, affirming her decision.

Meanwhile, Su Yuntao stood in the corner, biting his lip nervously. Thankfully, I didn't say anything rude earlier, he thought to himself.

Sisi, standing beside him, couldn't help but glance at Caiyun and her disciples in awe, wondering just how powerful these individuals were to command such respect and fear.