Chapter 195

Suotuo City, this economically prosperous modern metropolis, skyscrapers rise like forests, neon lights flicker, it is a miracle where another world and modern civilization intertwine.

The city's core consists of towering skyscrapers that pierce the clouds, their glass curtain walls shining brightly in the sunlight, reflecting the city's prosperity and vitality.

Each building is uniquely designed; some tops resemble sharp swords pointing to the heavens, while others resemble huge flowers blooming amid steel and concrete.

Weaving between the skyscrapers is a three-dimensional transportation network, with maglev trains gliding silently along aerial tracks, almost noiseless.

On the ground, self-driving vehicles move in orderly fashion, intelligent traffic lights adjust in real time to flow, ensuring smooth traffic.

On the sidewalks, pedestrians either rush to their next destination or leisurely enjoy the city's slow pace of life.

On the outskirts of Suotuo City, patches of green parks are like jewels set in a steel-and-concrete forest, fresh air and birdsong with floral fragrance adding a touch of tranquility and vitality to the city.

Inside the parks, children play on the lawns, couples stroll by the lake, elders play chess under the shade of trees—a harmonious tableau of life.

As night falls, Suotuo City becomes even more enchanting.

Lights on the skyscrapers sparkle like stars scattered on the ground, while the light sphere in the city center emits a soft glow, illuminating the whole city.

Amid the interplay of light and shadow, Suotuo City reveals a mystery and romance different from that of daytime.

Yet behind this glittering city lie some forgotten corners.

In the old residential districts, walls are mottled, lighting dim, and residents live a life starkly different from that of the prosperous downtown.

Yet even here one can see traces of Suotuo City's development, as renovation work on the façades of old buildings proceeds step by step, and small shops on the old streets gradually gain new vitality.

This is the modern metropolis rebuilt under the strong support of the Li family and with substantial financial aid.

Now all the high-level officials of this city are completely controlled by the Li family, all being outer members of the Li family.

Behind the scenes, the Li family makes these high-level officials, through various means, use the funds given by the Li family to construct buildings.

In every place, the Li family holds the largest and most numerous shares.

This place is the Li family's commercial empire; the Li family is the emperor here.

Even if the Snow Night Emperor came over, he would be merely a decoration.

If you give me face, I'll call you Your Majesty; if not, you're just a dying old man about to return to the earth.

At the same time, above Suotuo City, two people stood on flying swords, looking down from high above, and were stunned by the sight of the skyscrapers below.

"Is this still the Suotuo City I know? I've only been away a short while, yet it has changed so dramatically?"

"Moreover, regarding the information here, it seems a big hand is deliberately suppressing it, preventing us far away in Heavenly Struggle City from receiving the most accurate news in a timely manner."

Ning Fengzhi said with a solemn expression.

"Suotuo City, what are they trying to do? We haven't received any news about the Snow Night Emperor heavily funding and resourcing Suotuo City."

"Who could this behind-the-scenes giant hand be? Could it be related to Shrek Academy?"

Chenxin shook his head and said.

"Let's not rush to Shrek Academy first; let's walk around here, get a sense of the situation, then talk."

Ning Fengzhi said.

"Exactly what I had in mind." Anyway, having already arrived in Suotuo City, he didn't mind spending this time; Chenxin controlled his flying sword to descend.

Even with Ning Fengzhi's full support and Chenxin's full effort in sword flight, it still took a full three days to reach here.

Martial Soul City, deep within the Hall of Worship, inside the Angel God Hall.

"Old Six and Old Seven have been out for so long; why hasn't even a bit of news returned?"

"From here to Heavenly Struggle City doesn't take much time either."

The Grand Worshipper Qian Daoliu stood beneath the angel statue, hands clasped behind his back, brows furrowed, muttering doubtfully to himself.

"Could something have happened? Should I send someone to check?" the Gold Crocodile Douluo walked over and spoke. He also found it strange.

"Wait, perhaps they haven't found a good opportunity to act, after all that place is Heavenly Struggle City, under the Snow Night Emperor's feet; although our Spirit Hall fears them not, the situation is now special—any misstep revealing a flaw could arouse the Snow Night Emperor's suspicion, so I think they deliberately slowed down for a more steady move."

Qian Daoliu raised his hand to stop it.

"If we rashly send people over, we might disrupt the plan; if something really happened, Xiao Xue's side would surely send word back, and even if someone truly existed that Old Six and Old Seven together couldn't defeat, they could still escape and send word back; the lack of news now proves nothing is wrong."

Saying this, he turned, clasped his hands before the angel statue, closed his eyes, and began performing the rites.

Among the Seven Grand Worshippers, they can mutually connect through angelic power.

As long as this link remains unbroken, it proves the Seven Grand Worshippers are safe.

Soon he sensed the two strands of angelic power belonging to the Thousand Jin Douluo and the Demon-Subduing Douluo.

Seeing this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Papal Hall.

Bibi Dong held the papal gem scepter, lounging lazily on the papal throne with her legs crossed.

But she felt doubtful inside, wondering why Qian Daoliu's side had not sent any news yet.

Could it be that they chose not to act? That's too strange.

She greatly feared the Hall of Worship and had not placed any spies there, so she did not know what was happening over there.

The White Platinum Bishop Salas, dressed in white platinum robes, walked in.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Pope!"

He respectfully saluted the female emperor before him.

"What is it?" Bibi Dong asked lightly.

"The spies we sent out encountered a never-before-seen 100,000-year spirit beast appearing inside the Star Dou Great Forest!"

"Your subordinate considers this a very important matter, so I have come specially to inform Your Majesty!"

The White Platinum Bishop Salas spoke.

"A 100,000-year spirit beast?!" Bibi Dong's pupils shrank, her face lit up with delight, and she immediately rose to her feet.

"Come, let's go take a look." Bibi Dong was somewhat impatient.

To him, a 100,000-year spirit beast is a tremendous treasure; even he himself greatly desires it.

Although her first martial soul's soul rings are already full, her second martial soul's soul rings are still far from full! She longs to possess more hundred-thousand-year soul rings.

That way my strength will become greater! There's no need to fear that guy Qian Daoliu!

If one could choose a better hundred-thousand-year soul ring, then there would be no need to choose a ten-thousand-year soul ring.

These days she has been secretly searching for hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.

As for the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape within the Star Dou Great Forest, they are also her future goals.

However, those two big guys are brothers, always together, not easy to deal with.

So she has not made a move.

She has been waiting for an opportunity.

She only hopes to finish quickly; soon, White Platinum Bishop Salas had that soul master lead the way.

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(End of chapter)