Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 597 Bibi Dong's Decision, Zhu Hongxiu's Worries

Having figured this out, Bibi Dong felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart, and she was no longer confused.

She took a deep breath, stood up, walked to the window, looked at the dazzling night view of Wuhun City outside the window, and a complex and inscrutable smile appeared on her lips.

“Dai Chengfeng…”

She murmured the name softly, "But even if I were to give it to you, there needs to be a suitable opportunity..."

Long after Bibi Dong left, in that dark secret room, on the altar that had been silent, a barely perceptible ripple rose again.

The Rakshasa God's voice, filled with malice and mockery, echoed silently in the empty chamber in a way that only a certain being could perceive:
"Shura...can you feel it?"

"I will create two monsters with my own hands... They will both carry the ultimate evil power and climb to the pinnacle of power... Hahahaha..."

"I really look forward to seeing how your chosen successor will face this 'gift' that I have carefully prepared when the time comes?"

"This game is getting more and more interesting! Hahahaha..."

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Meanwhile, outside the Soul Arena in Wuhun City.

The afterglow of the setting sun painted the horizon a brilliant golden-red, casting a warm hue over this magnificent city.

Dai Chengfeng and his group had just stepped out of the Soul Arena, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, their faces still flushed with excitement, chattered excitedly about the battle they had just fought.

Especially for Ning Rongrong, as a support-type Soul Master, personally participating in actual combat and winning was a novel and exciting experience for her.

Xiao Wu is lively and active, and is very happy to be able to exercise.

"This is so much fun! Brother Chengfeng, can we come again tomorrow?"

Ning Rongrong blinked her big eyes and looked at Dai Chengfeng expectantly.

Xiao Wu nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, those guys were too weak, we didn't get enough of them!"

Seeing their excited expressions, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but chuckle. He ruffled Ning Rongrong's hair and then looked at Xiao Wu:
"Let's talk tomorrow."

"Fighting Spirit is for improving practical combat experience, not just for fun."

"Your teamwork has improved today, but Rongrong, your positioning is still not careful enough, and Xiaowu, you were too reckless. If it weren't for Zhuqing's timely support, you would have almost gotten injured."

Zhu Zhuqing remained aloof as always, but her gaze towards Dai Chengfeng softened, and she nodded gently upon hearing this.

Hu Liena watched this scene with a smile, appearing much more mature, observing and summarizing rather than reflecting.

"Know it!"

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue and obediently replied. Xiao Wu also chuckled and took Zhu Zhuqing's arm:

"Be careful next time, be careful next time!"

Dai Chengfeng smiled and began to analyze in detail the strengths and weaknesses of the team's cooperation today, as well as the areas where each person needed to improve.

His analysis was incisive, pointing out both the problems and acknowledging the progress, which made all the women listen very attentively.

As they chatted, they returned to Dai Chengfeng's quiet courtyard in Wuhun City, bathed in the setting sun.

A sumptuous dinner had already been prepared in the courtyard.

Empress Zhu Hongxiu, mother of Dai Chengfeng, of the Star Luo Empire, was sitting next to the main seat. When she saw her son return with a group of girls with different styles but all youthful and beautiful, a gratified smile immediately appeared on her face.

As a mother, she was naturally happy to see her son so outstanding and surrounded by so many excellent girls.

"Mother, we're back."

Dai Chengfeng stepped forward and bowed respectfully with a touch of intimacy.

"Good, it's good to be back. Everyone, sit down and eat."

Zhu Hongxiu warmly greeted the girls, her gaze sweeping over Zhu Zhuqing, Hu Liena, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu. While she felt joy, a slight worry also crept into her heart. The atmosphere at the table was harmonious. Although the girls came from different backgrounds and had different personalities, they all behaved very well in front of Dai Chengfeng and showed great respect to Zhu Hongxiu.

Looking at the scene of "sweet girls" before her, Zhu Hongxiu couldn't help but secretly pull Zhu Hongye, the high priest of the Star Luo Empire, aside to complain after the meal.

“Hongye, look at Chengfeng… Before, it was Zhuqing and Liena, and I thought they were both excellent. I was happy for him.”

"But this trip to the Heaven Dou Empire brought back two more... What are we going to do now? There are still two waiting for us in the Star Luo Empire!"

Zhu Hongxiu rubbed her temples, feeling both proud and worried.

"How come this kid is so popular with girls? He's got way too many romantic entanglements."

Zhu Hongye, on the other hand, was more easygoing. She patted Zhu Hongxiu's hand and comforted her:

“Hongxiu, you don’t know how lucky you are.”

"Chengfeng is so outstanding, with unparalleled talent, and his appearance and character are all top-notch. It's only natural that girls would fall for him."

"This shows that our children are outstanding enough."

"As for the future... children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Chengfeng is a child with his own opinions, and I believe he can handle it well."

"As long as they are sincere towards Chengfeng and get along well with each other, why do you have to worry so much?"

"Do you really think our Star Luo Empire can't afford to support a few crown princesses?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hongxiu could only sigh helplessly: "That's true, but in my heart... Ah, never mind, as long as Chengfeng is happy and safe, I'll be content."

As night deepened, the girls went back to their rooms to rest. Dai Chengfeng was also about to return to his room when his mother, Zhu Hongxiu, called him back.

"Chengfeng, wait a moment."

Dai Chengfeng stopped and turned to look at his mother: "Mother, is there anything else?"

Zhu Hongxiu looked at her son, who had grown into a towering tree, her eyes filled with love and a hint of subtle complexity.

She sighed softly and said gently, "I heard that in five days, you will have a public competition with your third brother, Mu Bai?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng paused slightly, then nodded calmly.
"Yes, Mother. It is true."

Zhu Hongxiu walked up to Dai Chengfeng, raised her hand to straighten his not-too-disheveled collar, and spoke with a hint of pleading:
“Chengfeng, Mubai... he is, after all, your own brother from the same mother.”

Over the years, he may have targeted you and done some bad things.

But whether you believe it or not, your mother swears on her life that deep down, he never truly intended to kill you.

And Weiss...

They were all princes of the Star Luo Empire. Having been in that position since childhood, many things were beyond their control.

"Especially Mu Bai, he... he is actually suffering a lot inside."

From a young age, your father favored your elder brother, Weiss, more. Later, as your talent became apparent, your father's attention turned more towards you.

Mu Bai... he always seems to be the one who gets ignored.

He desperately wants to prove himself, but he lacks the courage and decisiveness of you and Weiss, and sometimes he even chooses to run away.

His mother knew this wasn't an excuse for his wrongdoing, but...

Chengfeng, I am his mother. What mother in the world would truly despise her own child?

Zhu Hongxiu raised her head and looked tenderly at Dai Chengfeng:
"Therefore, Chengfeng, your mother is not asking you or ordering you today as the Empress of Xingluo."

In the future, if... if Mu Bai and Weiss don't intend to kill you, your mother hopes that, out of brotherhood, you will try your best... to spare their lives.

She paused, then emphasized, "Of course, this is just a wish of my mother."

Ultimately, the choice is yours.

Whether you ultimately become as ruthless as your father or choose a different path, you will always be your mother's good child and her greatest pride.

(End of this chapter)