Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 150: The Goddess of the Great Soul Arena - Zhuqing

Soto City.

The Great Soul Arena.

One-on-one Soul Battle Area.

As the host announced the contestants for the next match, the audience suddenly erupted in excitement.

"Go, Goddess Zhuqing!"

"Victory, Goddess Zhuqing!"

Countless frenzied shouts filled the air.

The goddess they spoke of was none other than Zhu Zhuqing. Since her return from the Star Dou Forest, Zhu Zhuqing had broken through and reached the twenty-ninth rank as a Soul Master. At this level, her soul power was considered top-tier in the Soul Master category of the arena. Moreover, she possessed a soul bone, and her martial spirit was one of the best among agility-attack types.

Because of this, Zhu Zhuqing was nearly invincible in the one-on-one battles of the Soul Master division. Except for the rare occasions when she encountered powerful opponents with martial spirits that countered hers, she rarely lost a match.

After a series of effortless victories, Zhu Zhuqing's fame resounded throughout the Great Soul Arena.

Not only was Zhu Zhuqing strong, but she was also incredibly beautiful, naturally garnering the admiration of all the spectators.

"Wow, Goddess Zhuqing looks so stunning today."

"She seems even more beautiful than before."

"Indeed, Goddess Zhuqing excels in both strength and beauty. If I could win her favor, I'd gladly trade ten years of my life."

"Ha, that's nothing. If I could win Goddess Zhuqing's heart, I'd be fine with living for just a day."

"Look at you lot, dreaming of chasing after Goddess Zhuqing. Do you think someone as aloof as her would fall for anyone so easily?"

The audience buzzed with excitement as Zhu Zhuqing took the stage, all eyes fixed passionately on the girl.

Zhao Ming casually found a seat in the audience.

From this spot, he had a perfect view of Zhuqing.

Zhuqing, as always, wore a black leather outfit that accentuated her youthful and perfect figure. But Zhao Ming wasn't in the mood to appreciate her beauty at that moment, as he noticed she seemed thinner. The cold aura around Zhuqing had returned, and she seemed even more distant than when he first met her—her entire being exuding an aura of deathly coldness.

Zhao Ming felt a pang of heartache.

These days must have been hard for Zhuqing.

To her, he was her only support. After breaking ties with Dai Mubai and choosing to be with Zhao Ming, she knew that even her family would likely abandon her.

He was her only hope and reliance in this world.

So when she saw him being taken away by the Titan Giant Ape, only heaven knew how desperate and pained she must have felt.

…

On the soul battle stage, Zhu Zhuqing faced a twenty-eighth-rank control-type soul master named Tian Gou.

This was yet another match without suspense.

Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was higher, and her agility-attack type countered control types. Her opponent stood no chance.

"Goddess Zhuqing, hello!" Tian Gou's eyes lit up as he gazed at the girl opposite him, speaking with excitement. He was infatuated with this nearly invincible girl in the Soul Master division.

Though he knew he had no chance of winning her affection.

Just seeing her like this made him happy.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, but her eyes were filled with disgust as she looked at the man. She felt no joy from the title "Goddess Zhuqing" and instead found it annoying.

She knew what these people thought.

But she, Zhu Zhuqing, was not that kind of person. Even if Zhao Ming was gone, she would never give herself to anyone else.

Because he was already imprinted in her heart. She wasn't the type of woman to change her affections easily. Even if he was no longer around, she would remain loyal to him.

Because she had always been, and always would be, his.

The battle began.

Zhu Zhuqing unleashed her martial spirit and dashed forward. Her speed was ghostly as she swiftly closed the distance between her and Tian Gou. Her hands, now bearing sharp claws, reached for Tian Gou's throat.

The aura of death enveloped Tian Gou, sending a shiver down his spine.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's once pale, now faintly glowing right arm, he felt as if a powerful beast was bearing down on him. Instinctively, he tried to dodge, but it was too late. Zhu Zhuqing's cold hand gripped his throat, her long nails digging into his flesh, filling him with terror.

Fast, precise, and ruthless—with no unnecessary movements—the soul battle ended in Zhu Zhuqing's flawless victory.

Zhu Zhuqing won, a complete victory.

"Goddess Zhuqing is so powerful."

"Yeah, she's not just beautiful; she's so strong too. I just bet a lot on her again, and I won big. She's amazing!"

As Zhu Zhuqing secured another victory, the audience erupted once again, chanting her name.

But Zhu Zhuqing seemed indifferent to the cheers, maintaining her icy demeanor on the stage.

"You're far from being like him." Zhu Zhuqing's cold eyes showed disdain as she looked at the man trembling under her claw. In her eyes, this man wasn't even worthy of carrying Zhao Ming's shoes.

There are countless men in this world, but none could compare to Zhao Ming. However, he was… Zhu Zhuqing felt a pang of sadness. In recent battles, she preferred to fight with her right arm because it bore a soul bone, a gift from him. Every time she looked at it, she was reminded of him and the moments they shared.

Zhu Zhuqing stepped off the soul battle stage.

Zhao Ming smiled and left his seat, heading in her direction.

His actions naturally caught the attention of the audience, who sneered as they watched him.

"Another guy who doesn't know his limits."

"Look at him—he must be planning to approach Goddess Zhuqing. Does he have a death wish?"

"He seems unfamiliar; he's probably new here."

"This will be interesting. If he dares to act recklessly, Goddess Zhuqing will surely break his hand."

Hearing the jeering from the audience, Zhao Ming felt nothing but contempt. Do they really think they stand a chance with Zhuqing? Zhuqing is his woman.

As he got closer, Zhao Ming felt even more heartache seeing Zhuqing's cold expression.

He couldn't hold back any longer.

He rushed forward and pulled Zhuqing into a tight embrace.

Zhao Ming's sudden action startled Zhu Zhuqing, and her body instinctively began to struggle. Her body was for him alone; no one else could touch her.

"Zhuqing, it's me." Zhao Ming tightened his embrace, feeling the softness of her body and the fragrance she emitted, his heart filled with tenderness.

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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

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