77: Star situation

At the same time, intense conflict had erupted within the Star Luo Empire's court.

After all, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun had been beaten to such a miserable state, which caused his supporters to speak up one after another and begin criticizing Dai Mubai.

The King of the Star Luo Empire originally didn't want to interfere in this matter, as inheriting the throne based on who wins was an ancestral rule.

However, when he learned that Davis had lost his fertility because of this, he became somewhat displeased, especially since Dai Mubai had an overwhelming advantage.

Injuring or even severely wounding opponents was common in previous Star Luo Empire duels, but being so ruthless and publicly killing the team leader was adding fuel to the fire.

After all, in his eyes, anyone from the Star Luo Royal Academy who committed a crime could be apprehended first, and then he would personally interrogate them or decide how to handle the matter.

Dai Mubai's action made him feel his authority had been challenged, so the Star Luo Empire's Emperor, Dai Yutian, looking at the bustling crowd below who wanted to criticize Dai Mubai, directly announced his final decision.

"On this matter, the Second Prince went too far. When he returns, I will personally make the final judgment."

Those in the court were satisfied with Dai Yutian's words, as they had achieved the outcome they desired.

As for Dai Yutian, he was thinking of using this incident to teach Dai Mubai a good lesson, no matter how outstanding his talent was.

After all, he was currently just a Prince, not even the Crown Prince, so Dai Yutian planned to properly discipline Dai Mubai to display his imperial might.

That night, after the court session, worried voices came from a certain Prince's manor in the darkness.

"Prince, that useless good-for-nothing Davis has fallen. Dai Yutian's stance on this matter seems unclear. What should we do?"

The one called Prince was precisely Dai Lin, the representative of the current imperial family faction supporting Davis.

This Prince wore golden luxurious robes, his brows and eyes full of majesty. Though he looked middle-aged, his actual age was close to eighty.

And his own cultivation had reached the Title Douluo level. Although not as high as Dai Yutian, his current cultivation was also at level ninety-two.

"There's no need to worry about that waste. This Dai Mubai's transformation over the past year is indeed suspicious. However, since Dai Yutian is going to discipline Dai Mubai, we don't need to rush. We just need to follow the flow. Whether he can secure the position of Crown Prince still depends on whether we agree."

After Dai Lin spoke in a deep voice to explain the situation, he motioned for the person in front of him to leave. Dai Lin then looked at Dai Mubai's experiences over the past year again, couldn't help but grip the document tightly, and muttered with greedy eyes.

"Hmph, this Prince doesn't believe there's nothing fishy behind such strength. As long as I obtain the secret in your hands, this Prince might also have a chance to touch upon that realm."

Seven days later.

"Boss, we should reach your territory tomorrow, right? Hehe, can you make me a Duke just for fun?"

Ma Hongjun yearned for Star Luo City and couldn't help but fantasize about himself becoming a Duke.

"Do you think I'm going back to inherit the throne? And is your lifelong goal just to be a Duke?"

Dai Mubai couldn't help but give the fanciful Ma Hongjun a look. He felt a bit helpless about Ma Hongjun having such ambitions. Why would a talented Soul Master have such a boring ambition?

"Hehe, I was just joking. Of course, my goal is to become a Title Douluo."

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun also smiled and spoke, changing his ambition again.

"Is Title Douluo very strong? Your goal is not proportional to your talent."

At this moment, Gu Yuena spoke coldly, which was rare. After all, a Title Douluo was nothing to her. She and Dai Mubai's minimum requirement for Ma Hongjun was a First-Level God.

When everyone heard this, they looked at Gu Yuena with some disbelief. It seemed that Title Douluo was like a common cabbage in her mouth.

Meeting everyone's gazes, Gu Yuena realized that given the current situation with not enough God positions available, what she said was indeed a bit awkward.

"Gu Yuena means, Fatty, do you want to become one of the nine who were repelled by Tang Hao alone, or do you want to become a peak existence among Title Douluo, the kind who can easily beat Tang Hao?"

Seeing Gu Yuena's awkwardness, Dai Mubai quickly came to her rescue.

However, this also showed that Gu Yuena was becoming more trusting of them, which was why she spoke some things so casually.

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. After all, although they were all Title Douluo, with their talent, who would want to become one of the nine who were sent flying?

Seeing this, Gu Yuena showed a hint of a grateful smile, but this scene made Zhu Zhuqing unable to stop herself from overthinking.

Although Dai Mubai had explained before, the fact that Gu Yuena only smiled when facing Dai Mubai still made her feel somewhat worried inside.

Time passed quickly. A day later, they arrived at the capital of the Star Luo Empire – Star Luo City.

The cultivation of the city guards and patrol soldiers in Star Luo City, as well as the martial atmosphere within the city, were completely different from Tiandou City.

Seeing the atmosphere that was completely different from Tiandou City, everyone couldn't help but exclaim. Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing also smiled and softly introduced Star Luo City to everyone.

Just then, a line of soldiers directly rushed towards them, their eyes seeming somewhat malicious. Seeing this, everyone was dumbfounded.

After all, their group included the current Prince and Princess Consort. Why were these soldiers looking at them as if they were criminals?

It was the leader at the front who spoke first and explained the situation to everyone.

"His Highness, the Third Prince, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come with us to the palace first."

Upon hearing this, even the most foolish among them realized that it was likely about Dai Mubai killing the Star Luo Royal Academy teacher earlier, and they were here to demand an explanation.

Seeing this, everyone's gazes towards the soldiers also became unfriendly, and the atmosphere between the two sides became tense.

This leader showed no fear towards the Shrek group. Not only was his own strength that of a Soul Saint, but fighting a Star Luo Empire leader in the street was also enough to charge them with a crime.

Dai Mubai nodded and questioned coldly.

"Then where is your token? And where is the proof from my Imperial Father allowing you to directly take away a Prince in the street?"

Dai Mubai's questioning caught the leader off guard. After all, he belonged to Dai Lin's faction and was just acting according to the rules.

Seeing this, the leader's expression became somewhat ugly, but he still stiffened his neck and insisted on his position.

"His Highness, the Third Prince, I am also doing things according to the rules. Please don't make things difficult for me."

"Besides my Imperial Father, whose order is sufficient for you to apprehend a Prince in the street? I'd like to see."

Dai Mubai also didn't back down at all, questioning in a cold voice. For a moment, both sides seemed to be on the verge of fighting again.

"Perhaps this leader is quite serious about His Majesty's orders and forgot to bring something. How about this? Let our companions settle down first, and then we will prepare before going to see His Majesty. After all, it would be impolite to see His Majesty covered in dust from the journey. What do you think, Commander?"

Zhu Zhuqing spoke at the right time, easing the tense atmosphere between the two sides again. These words also made the leader take a step back.

"Alright, then we will do as the Third Princess Consort says. However, we will keep waiting. Please come to see His Majesty together when the time comes."

After speaking, the leader continued to follow behind the Shrek group like this. Dai Mubai also settled everyone in his manor outside the city.

"Mu Bai, it seems the people behind Davis are already impatient to charge us with a crime because of that incident."

Zhu Zhuqing sighed and spoke. Although she supported what Dai Mubai did at the time because it felt good, she was currently just afraid that Dai Mubai wasn't sufficiently prepared, which might allow those people to use this matter to make things difficult for him.

"What's there to be afraid of? If it really comes down to it, call Mianxia Dugu over and we'll just force our way out!"

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun directly slammed the table in dissatisfaction. Overwhelmed by anger, he immediately spoke, intending to burn his bridges.

"Fatty is right. My Grandfather will definitely come!"

Dugu Yan also spoke up, supporting Ma Hongjun's plan.

"There's no need for that. At least for now, facing them is the most rational approach. After all, if we really fall out, facing the wrath of the entire Star Luo Empire would be a net loss."

Oscar directly spoke up to help everyone analyze the pros and cons.

"That's right. For now, don't be too anxious. This alone isn't enough to convict a Prince like me of a crime. Moreover, he was in the wrong first. Let's go and see."

After Dai Mubai comforted everyone, he held Zhu Zhuqing's hand and softly reassured the uneasy Zhu Qing again, saying that he would handle it when the time came.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing also felt warmth in her heart and gained confidence in the current situation. Moreover, she didn't plan to let Dai Mubai face it alone.

Afterwards, the two followed the leader and quickly arrived at the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

At this time, two middle-aged men were playing chess. The man wearing the crown looked at Dai Mubai after placing a black piece and spoke coldly.

"You, have finally returned."