Chapter 438: No Special Treatment for Xiao Wu!

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"A challenge?"

Xu Huang's expression changed.

If he were a typical emperor, he could easily ignore such a challenge. After all, the fact that it wasn't public meant the duel was likely meant to be secretive, with a potential for underhanded tricks.

But for him, that wasn't an option.

He was the wielder of the Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne. As long as he held this seat of the Creator God, he was effectively a candidate for godhood.

And how could a candidate for the Creator God fear a challenge?

If he hadn't heard about it, it wouldn't matter. But the moment he became aware of it—no matter if the challenger was a three-year-old child or an eighty-year-old elder—he had to accept. Furthermore, after the battle, he was expected to display magnanimity and tolerance.

"That's right. Tang San sent me to issue the challenge. And besides you, no one else is allowed to accompany you." Luo Qiu's face was filled with sorrow. "I didn't want to tell you, but one of his female companions used a subconscious mental skill on me. If I didn't relay the message, the mental strain would cause unbearable pain in my head."

"That pain... it felt like my very soul was being torn apart!"

Seeing the bloodshot redness in Luo Qiu's eyes, Xu Huang was momentarily stunned.

To be honest, he had been suspicious of her betrayal earlier, but seeing her now, he believed her. After all, why would Luo Qiu abandon her kin in the Eternal Domain?

Now that the enemy had placed a soul skill on her, it made sense.

"No matter, I don't mind. Fighting Tang San might allow me to gauge his true strength. The only concern is..."

Xu Huang's main worry at the moment was whether Tang San could unleash god-level power.

Xu Huang himself had no such concerns. The special nature of the Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne allowed him to perfectly conceal the god-level power he could release.

Tang San, on the other hand, might not be so lucky. If his power became too strong and attracted the attention of the Divine Realm, Xu Huang's reign as the Sun Moon Emperor might end prematurely.

Xu Huang still remembered a few things from the *Douluo* series. For example, the Divine Realm Council's rules were established by the five Divine Kings together. These weren't universal laws but standards created to regulate the other gods. However, if the five Divine Kings themselves wanted to descend to the mortal realm, they could find plenty of reasons to justify it and wouldn't face much punishment afterward.

After all, they were the rule-makers, and they were the most powerful beings. Moreover, the Divine Realm needed them to maintain stability. Even if one of them made a grave mistake, the other four would offer only verbal criticism, because the Divine Realm couldn't afford the loss of a god-king-level being.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take action." Luo Qiu quickly reassured him, seeing the worry on Xu Huang's face.

The wielder of the Eternal and Creation God-Seal Throne wasn't allowed any moral flaws in combat. They couldn't rely on others to fight dirty on their behalf. However, if their subordinates acted on their own initiative, that was another story.

The Creator God's pride wasn't entirely rigid. There were times when it would turn a blind eye.

Xu Huang was deeply moved. "Thank you, Luo Qiu."

Luo Qiu nodded and reminded him once more, "Our cooperation isn't over yet, Your Majesty. Though we Moonlit Elves dwell in the darkness, we are the most honest and trustworthy... The previous queen once promised to marry Long Haochen and was truly willing to fulfill that promise. It's just a shame that Long Haochen, in his foolishness, let his Elemental Spirit take over her body."

"Rest assured, I am nothing like Long Haochen, that hypocrite," Xu Huang immediately declared. "Finding a suitable home for the Moonlit Elves is my vow!"

"Your Majesty~"

"Luo Qiu~"

The two of them slowly approached each other, the atmosphere growing intense. Just as emotions reached their peak, Luo Qiu suddenly raised her hand and gently pushed Xu Huang away. "Your Majesty, it's not yet time for you to fulfill that promise, is it?"

"Huh? Oh, right, it's not time yet," Xu Huang laughed awkwardly, quickly changing the subject. "By the way, when's the duel? Where exactly will it take place?"

"Three days from now, by the reefs near Xiaohai City's coast. As for where we go after that, I don't know…" Luo Qiu shared the agreed-upon time and location, then, with concern in her eyes, suggested, "Your Majesty, perhaps you shouldn't go. It could be a trap."

"As the representative of the Creator God in this world, I fear no challenge!" During his conversation with Luo Qiu, King Eston and others also tried to persuade Xu Huang.

In the end, Xu Huang came to a realization. **So what if I attract the attention of the Divine Realm?** By then, I'll simply use this throne to travel to another plane. Once I ascend to godhood, I'll regain my dignity—there's no need to act so timidly. Besides, I've taken two slaps to my face, and I **will** get my revenge!

"But there's something I'd like to confirm," Xu Huang said thoughtfully, "who exactly was the one who used that mental soul skill on you, Tang San's female companion? I know Xiao Wu has a 'Charm' skill, but it shouldn't be this powerful, right? Could it be someone else skilled in mental abilities?"

Was it Hu Liena?

Or someone else?

"It was a silver-haired, violet-eyed girl. Her martial spirit is a Silver Dragon," Luo Qiu replied without hesitation.

Tang San didn't mind this being revealed; after all, anyone familiar with the *Douluo* series would immediately guess her identity as Gu Yuena based on her appearance.

Hiding it served no purpose.

"Gu Yuena, huh? Even going after his future daughter-in-law…" Xu Huang narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected Gu Yuena to exist in this era. Then again, she had always existed, just in a dormant state. In the original series, she only truly emerged during the period when the Divine Realm vanished.

Is her appearance now connected to Tang San?

**As expected!**

The original "protagonist" was his true adversary in the quest to unify the continent. Only by defeating him could Xu Huang seize the destiny of the entire *Douluo* world.

"Daughter-in-law?" Luo Qiu didn't understand but was used to Xu Huang's occasional odd remarks.

"It's nothing," Xu Huang dismissed the matter casually. He wasn't worried about occasionally slipping up; after all, as the emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire, with his immense power, no one dared to question him.

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"San Ge, are you really going to duel Xu Huang?"

Inside the room.

Xiao Wu's body pulsed with life energy as her muscles trembled in resonance. She and Tang San were intertwined, bodies moving as one.

The sweet, soft sounds of their union filled the air.

"Since we've already confirmed Xu Huang's situation through Luo Qiu, we must capitalize on this opportunity. He absolutely won't refuse, and he can't refuse," Tang San murmured, holding Xiao Wu close, continuing their rhythm.

Not only did their life forces resonate, but their soul power and spiritual energies also merged in perfect harmony.

Their "training" was like the collision and fusion of two universes, with their inner essence intertwining into a unified, chaotic state.

Suddenly, a thunderous explosion echoed through them as a divine spear of creation pierced the chaos, splitting it into two distinct forces—yin and yang. This was the mysterious realm of **"You in Me, and Me in You"**!

Both of their hearts trembled as they entered a state of great joy and ultimate freedom.

At that moment, Xiao Wu finally completed her cultivation of the *Jade Bone Golden Body Divine Technique*. Her entire body shone with a radiant golden light, as if she had transformed into a flawless crystal. Her soul slowly began to evolve, approaching the state of a divine spirit.

"Now, it's my turn."

Seeing this, Guang Ling couldn't hold back anymore. She gently pushed Xiao Wu aside and said to Tang San, "San Ge, you can't just give Xiao Wu special treatment. I'm far behind in my training."

Huo Wu and Ning Rongrong, smiling sweetly from either side, chimed in together, "Don't forget about us either, San Ge. We need some extra attention too."

(End of chapter)