Dugu Feng stood in the air, looking down at the palace below, which had been reduced to ruins.

At the moment Dai Tian Jun self-destructed, his entire body swiftly ascended, reaching an altitude of over ten thousand meters. Hidden within the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover, no one could detect him.

More and more powerful individuals gathered around the palace, rushing toward the wreckage.

Earlier, inside the ice pillar, these people had witnessed Dai Tian Jun struggling and had seen his explosion.

Now, seeing the bedchamber reduced to ashes, these experts were absolutely certain that their emperor had been killed.

"Your Majesty! Lan Yun!"

A cry of anguish rang out as Zhu Ling, the head of the Zhu Family, rushed forward with bloodshot eyes, collapsing into the ruins and kneeling on the ground.

Zhu Lan Yun was his cousin. As the empress of this generation, she had maintained the relationship between the Zhu and Dai Families, holding an extraordinary position within the Zhu Family.

Now, with the scene reduced to ashes, there was no possibility that Zhu Lan Yun had survived.

As the head of the Zhu Family, he felt only confusion, shock, and helplessness at this moment.

Zhu Zhuyun quickly came to her father’s side. While she was deeply shaken, she felt little sorrow.

By the time she was born, Zhu Lan Yun had already attained a noble status, so Zhu Zhuyun held only respect for her, lacking any familial affection.

"Father, the emperor is dead. Star Luo City is about to descend into chaos. Our Zhu Family must step forward to stabilize the situation!" Ambition flashed in Zhu Zhuyun’s eyes.

Among the Soul Douluo present, the Zhu Family alone had four, making them the most powerful family.

Now was the time for the Zhu Family to seize real power in Star Luo City.

Zhu Zhuyun did not avoid speaking in front of the other experts, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.

They all felt that Zhu Zhuyun, the former Crown Princess, was unnervingly calm.

However, her willingness to step forward at this moment was admirable.

As the saying goes, "the nail that sticks out gets hammered." To dare to take responsibility before the hidden enemy was identified was not something an ordinary person could do.

Zhu Zhuyun, however, was not overthinking things as they were. Having witnessed Dugu Feng’s immense power and mysterious abilities, she had long lost hope for the future of the Star Luo Empire.

If the Dai Family was destroyed, so be it. At worst, they could submit to the Heaven Dou Empire. She firmly believed that Dugu Feng would become the strongest on the continent.

This conviction had solidified after the Core Pearl within her body transformed from one into two, never wavering since.

As for the idea of seizing the Core Pearl from Dugu Feng and claiming it for herself, it had completely vanished like a cloud, disappearing without a trace.

Opposing Dugu Feng was nothing but seeking death.

Having made up her mind, if she could now seize power in the Star Luo Empire and offer it to Dugu Feng, she would gain a voice in the Heaven Dou Empire in the future.

She slowly helped her father up and said, "Father, uncles, the future of the Star Luo Empire lies in our hands. With powerful enemies outside, we must unite."

Zhu Zhuyun unhesitatingly surveyed her surroundings as she spoke.

She was originally the number one genius of the Star Luo Empire, having cultivated to the Soul Douluo level at a young age. It was a foregone conclusion that she would break through to become a Titled Douluo in the future.

Those around her listened attentively to her words.

It seemed the Zhu Family was truly about to rise.

Dugu Feng watched everything unfolding in the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

He nodded at Zhu Zhuyun’s performance. This woman had great ambition but also the ability to seize opportunities at critical moments.

While others were still reeling from the shock, Zhu Zhuyun was already thinking about seizing power in Star Luo.

As the royal family, the Dai Family, along with the White Tiger Sect, had more than six Soul Douluos combined.

However, not all of them were in Star Luo City, and the only ones who died were Dai Tian Jun, Zhu Lan Yun, and Dai Mubai. Everyone knew that the perpetrator was targeting the Dai Family.

This caused the Dai Family members present to wish they could hide. Even Dai Tian Jun had died like this—killing them would be a piece of cake for the hidden assailant.

Zhu Zhuyun stepping forward at this moment could indeed play a role.

Dugu Feng’s figure flashed in the sky as he entered the Zhu Family estate and made his way to Zhu Zhuyun’s room.

The room was lavishly decorated, but Dugu Feng didn’t bother observing it further. He sat down directly, waiting for Zhu Zhuyun to return.

The Zhu Family gaining control of Star Luo’s power was exactly what Dugu Feng hoped for.

Dai Tian Jun’s death would surely stir movements in the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall.

How would Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong act when they saw this opportunity in such a fertile territory?

If the two could resist the temptation, Dugu Feng would deliver the Star Luo Empire right to their doorstep and see who would take it!

And the Zhu Family would be his pawn!

In the room, Dugu Feng poured himself a cup of tea and quietly drank it as he waited for Zhu Zhuyun to return.

Perhaps the matter was too significant, as it was nearly dawn when Zhu Zhuyun finally returned to the estate, her expression filled with excitement.

Even the fluctuations in her Soul Power were palpable to Dugu Feng.

When Zhu Zhuyun pushed open the door, she was first shocked, then overjoyed. "Brother Feng, it’s you! It was you, wasn’t it?"

She immediately locked the door and approached Dugu Feng.

"What was me?" Dugu Feng said calmly.

"The emperor, the empress, and Dai Mubai are all dead. You killed them, didn’t you? You’re incredible!"

Zhu Zhuyun’s expression was exaggerated, and with her dramatic movements, her entire body swayed—she was truly a captivating sight.

"Do I have such strength in your eyes?" Dugu Feng asked in surprise.

Giggle!

Zhu Zhuyun laughed loudly, twirling around to wrap her arms around Dugu Feng’s neck and sitting on his lap.

"Brother Feng, even if you killed Bibi Dong, I wouldn’t be surprised. In my heart, you are the most powerful Soul Master!"

Zhu Zhuyun breathed softly like an orchid, expressing her admiration.

However, Dugu Feng wasn’t swayed by her flattery. He knew very well that Zhu Zhuyun’s behavior was largely due to the Core Pearl.

It was the Core Pearl’s power that had completely subdued her.

Dugu Feng gently patted her back and said, "Your reaction was quick, and this is exactly what I wanted you to do—seize power in Star Luo.

I believe your Zhu Family has the capability!"

Hearing Dugu Feng’s instructions, Zhu Zhuyun felt reassured. It seemed Dai Tian Jun really was killed by Dugu Feng, and his strength was beyond her imagination.

"I’ll follow your lead, Brother Feng!"

Zhu Zhuyun flattered him further. "Brother Feng, what should we do after seizing power in Star Luo?"

"Contact both the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire simultaneously. Let them know that with Dai Tian Jun’s death, too many families and Soul Master forces in the Star Luo Empire are eager to surrender!"

Dugu Feng said indifferently.

Zhu Zhuyun was momentarily stunned, then nodded frantically. "I understand, Brother Feng! We must attract the attention of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall!"

Though she didn’t know what Dugu Feng intended to do, she understood his goal from his words.

"You’ve done well. I’ll take one Core Pearl—the remaining one will be enough to aid your cultivation!"

As he spoke, Dugu Feng directly controlled one Core Pearl to fly out of Zhu Zhuyun’s mouth.

(End of Chapter)

--Enjoying the story? Want more Chapters? Check out my Patreon and support me for 40+ advance Chapters.

Just search for "LegendaryTL" on Patreon!"

Thanks!