Chapter 68: Tiger's History

Chapter 68: Tiger's History

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'It would have been good if they taught me some courtly etiquettes in the carriage,' Ja Sun remarked internally but he wasn't offended. He happily screwed with a Titled Douluo, he already expected some form of retaliation.

Suddenly, Ja Sun felt powerful gazes sweeping over him.

'One... two... three... no, more, more than ten at once converged with oppressive intentions,' Ja Sun glanced to his side. Aside from the Blonde Emperor and the dark-haired Empress, there were five more individuals present in the throne room with hidden guards all around the throne.

Stepping up, Ja Sun calmly placed his left palm over his right chest and bent his waist. Every move was made silently but despite all the pressure and intrusive gazes, he moved without a hint of fluster or anxiety. If Yue Guan could be said to be filled with elegance so great that it would creep those around him, and Bibi Dong was filled with a sense of indifference despite standing in front of the Emperor then Ja Sun remained utterly ordinary. But who would bring someone in a discussion of this magnitude if they were an ordinary individual?

"If it isn't the Swordmaster Chen," Yue Guan looked at one particular man sitting to the left side of the hall alongside the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of the Empire. Silver white hair with sharp features and a piercing gaze. Unlike the handsome youth sitting next to this man who wore cyan robes and had his long brown hair carefully combed straight, the Swordmaster wore a simple white robe and a beautiful blue crystal sword placed over his lap.

"Guan," The man nodded plainly.

"Please, Elder Yue, honor us by taking a seat. Bibi Dong, I hope your master still lives a good health," the Emperor smiled and spoke up.

"Yes, I'm grateful for your concern, your Senior Dai."

With that, Yue Guan led the two towards the empty seats towards one of the two brothers who Ja Sun scammed last year. There were only two seats and when Yue Guan sat on one of them next to the middle-aged man wearing a spiked trench coat and dark hair swept back with a short beard over his face, he smiled and inquired calmly, "It is a delight to see one of the Clear Sky Twin Stars in the flesh."

Ja Sun already knew who those two brothers were. The young masters of the Clear Sky Clan already had more than one altercation with the Spirit Hall as they established their dominance in the world of spirit masters.

"That title is something made by the public on a whim," Tang Xiao smiled and replied.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong hesitated but seeing Ja Sun standing behind the seat silently, Bibi Dong herself sat down as her voice entered Ja Sun's ears.

"The one next to us is Tang Xiao. A rank 80 Spirit Sage and only lacks his eighth spirit ring to ascend to the higher realm. He is also the eldest son of Clear Sky Clan's patriarch. The four sitting in front of us, closest to Emperor Dai Laohu and Empress Zhu Yin are the Crown Prince and Princess Dai Taiyin, Zhu Ning. Next to her is the successor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan Ning Fengzhi who is a Spirit King. Next to him is his Sworn Protector and one of the Douluos of the Clan Sword Douluo Chen Xin," Bibi Dong introduced everyone present as Ja Sun remained silent.

"Bring another seat for our guests," Dai Laohu spoke calmly before gazing at Yue Guan, "I was led to believe that the ambassador from Spirit Hall will only be accompanied by one elder."

"We are most embarrassed," Yue Guan smiled, "But our Little Miss wishes to bring her most prized student alongside to broaden his horizons. I hope that the Emperor doesn't take any offense."

"No offense," Dai Laohu narrowed his eyes, "Broadminded youths are already quite low in number in the continent. It is heartwarming to see that Bibi Dong is willing to go to such great lengths for her student." New novel chapters are published on

Soon, another chair of the same quality was brought in Ja Sun took his seat.

While this happened, Yue Guan took the initiative to converse with others. Aside from Bibi Dong, Zhu Yin, and Chen Xin, others would speak every now and then. Ning Fengzhi gave a sense of gentleness not present with others while Dai Taiyin had a naturally oppressive tone about him, as if he was nurtured and cultivated in the most dangerous environment and Zhu Ning seemed to be the same.

On the other hand, although Ja Sun felt a few curious glances towards him, it wasn't until he obtained a chair that Dai Taiyin finally looked at Ja Sun and smiled at Bibi Dong.

"Bibi Dong, why won't you introduce your student? In fact, I am like you. We should exchange pointers in teaching."

Bibi Dong glanced at Dai Taiyin and then observed the dangerous look in Zhu Ning's eyes before facing in Ja Sun's direction and speaking calmly.

"His name is Ka-ul. It was by... chance that I found him in Heaven Dou Empire. As for comparing notes on teaching, I would be disappointing Prince Dai," glancing sideways, she also matched Tang Xiao's gaze, "and Brother Tang. In reality, aside from bringing Ka-ul to a few locations and leaving him alone, I have not taught him anything. He learns by himself."

This was a lie in Ja Sun's eyes. The amount of material Bibi Dong had prepared can only be considered massive. Knowledge about every location she had long planned to visit was ready in her hands. Of course, Ja Sun was self-sufficient but added knowledge made his life easier. He also knew that Bibi Dong was low-key bragging.

"Oh, please don't mind me," Tang Xiao chuckled, "I'm not a good teacher. Neither is my younger brother. We are just training every day however we like."

Taiyin felt his mother's stare before he blinked and smiled, "We are here to discuss important things. Naturally, it will take a long time to accomplish our objectives. We're all sincere in here so there is no need to lose ourselves in formalities. Since Ka-ul is here, let me also call one of my students. The best way to compare notes in teaching is by comparing students."

'No, you dumbfuck... that doesn't make any sense.'

Ja Sun sighed softly.

Looking towards him, Bibi Dong inquired with her eyes as Ja Sun shook his head. He wasn't going to fight just because someone was interested in a display of force. The shake of his head made others frown, including Yue Guan, but unknown to others, he was even more restricted in disciplining the youth.

"I apologize. My student is unwilling," Bibi Dong also shook her head.

"May I inquire why?" Taiyin furrowed his brows.

"Why don't you wish to spar with Prince Dai's student, Ka-ul?" Bibi Dong inquired quite openly.

"It's not worth it."

Ja Sun, at this point, somewhat understood Qian Daoliu's intentions. In the beginning, he asked Ja Sun and Ah Yin what they thought about politics. Ja Sun's answer to it was as long as it helped his growth, he wouldn't mind it. Him sending Ja Sun into this political mess wasn't for an odd display, but to allow Ja Sun to find his own trigger in growth. If he finds it here, well and good. If not, Ja Sun wasn't going to easily step into the mess.

As he said, it wouldn't be worth it.

This was also the reason why Ah Yin wasn't asked to tag along with the group.

"And you shouldn't have mocked Uncle Yue time and again," Bibi Dong shook her head.

"That's fair," Ja Sun sighed.

"Why didn't you accept the challenge?" Bibi Dong inquired.

"If it is someone below Spirit Emperor, I won't spar with any of them," he replied candidly. The easiest way to get more difficult missions was from those two ranks above him.

After a few rounds, Taiyin led the group into a small hall. The moment everyone entered this hall, they were all affected by the somber environment. The walls were filled with colorful murals that projected man, tigers, and a scene of bloody war. The ceiling was fashioned into a colorful crystal dome from which the shine of sun parted in colors and fell on the murals.

The scene of war covered with a crimson glow while the scene of the majestic Three-eyed Tiger was glazed by a golden glow.

This time, Taiyin, Mu, and Ning stepped forward and walked towards the mural of the three-eyed white tiger covering the entirety of the wall in front of them and kowtowed with a reverent expression. Their eyes full of worship and then kowtowed three times. Their foreheads issuing forceful thumps against the floor as everyone felt the entire hall turning cool after their third kowtow. Even the two Titled Douluos bodies tensed momentarily.

Slowly, the trio stood up and gave another bow before the coldness disappeared.

"The truth is, everyone knows about the legends of the White Tiger Clan but there are not many who can boast seeing the Tiger God himself."

Tianyi turned back and gave a smile as everyone's gaze was attracted to the mural of the white tiger.

Zhu Ning and Dai Mu silently returned to the group as Tianyi walked towards the scene of the small group of stick figures painted around the mural of a fire.

"The White Tiger's true clan name is long lost in history. We were more like a pack than a tribe or a clan. Caring for young until they could learn to hunt, live a bountiful life, and move where the winds take us."

Stepping forward, Tianyi's skin was basked in the variety of colorful glows and he began describing the conditions of the past until he stopped in front of a single stick figure bowing towards the mural of the white tiger in the adjacent wall.

"One day, the eldest son of the strongest hunter of the pack fell into a cave. Within the cave, he met our God. His name, even I'm not told. Three evil eyes that could strip a person's soul with a mere gaze. He took a liking to the intruder. Gave this intruder its own blood and turned mortal into the divine.

The intruder was none other than the founder of the White Tiger Clan Dai Yu. With blood also came conditions. He was to bring the newly created White Tiger Clan from his blood into the glory that none could achieve. To achieve this one true objective, the God made the man compete against his own blood to temper himself.

From then on, every heir of the pack needed to compete with every contender and slowly, the tribe flourished. It turned into a large power and entered into wars. Expanding territory," Taiyin now gazed at the mural of war glowing in crimson with a deep sense of longing. "The White Tiger Clan led the establishment of the Star Luo Empire. From then, the customs still remained. Any contender of the throne fights his brother, his father, his whole family. Elders may not die, young ones may not either. But the contenders aside from the current Crown himself will have their spirit crippled. Exiled and made to live the life of a nomad."

A pained look in his eyes was concealed with venomous cruelty.

"Brother Dai, you called that Tiger a God," Tang Hao suddenly spoke. Though he felt the pressure, his gaze revealed unconcealed fascination, "What are Gods?"

His question pure. Not filled with the lust of power or desire but the curiosity in his eyes made others question internally.

What really is a God?

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes. Yue Guan looked sad for a moment while Chen Xin released a sigh for once.

"Brother Hao..." Dai Taiyin gave an embarrassed smile when Ja Sun answered calmly in his heart.

'Just a more powerful beast.'

His eyes were closed as he recalled his experience last night. There were many things he considered at this moment. But why would he find answers for being a god when he himself wasn't a Titled Douluo?

Even with his body, spirit, and mental energy changing for the better, he was pathetically weak.

"Just a more powerful being," Bibi Dong stated softly and Ja Sun blinked. He found her looking in his direction as she had a small smile hanging over her lips.

"What?" Tang Hao turned around and inquired with sparkling eyes.

"To mortals, a Titled Douluo is a god. A higher mountain after every trek. The road of cultivation, who can say it really ends at rank 99?" Bibi Dong gave a calm reply and everyone frowned at her words. If only it was so easy...

"Your words hold no sincerity," Zhu Ning narrowed her eyes.

"I need to be sincere for casual words, too? I'm the successor of the Pontiff, the next Pope. Not a nun unable to cultivate. However, if my words offended you, then it was not my intention, Princess Zhu."

Bibi Dong smiled and Zhu Ning's expression changed.

"Sister Zhu, let's calm down," Dai Mu hurriedly held the dark-haired woman's hand as Zhu Ning gave a wry smirk at Dai Mu before shaking her head.

"I'm calm, silly girl."

"Hahaha, a higher being. I believe that, too," Dai Taiyin smiled broadly.

"Brother Hao, I don't know what a God is. But as Bibi Dong just answered, what else could title mean aside from being more powerful than Titled Douluos? If I can't reach it, then my children will. If not them, and our future generations."

Taiyin smilingly led everyone out of the Hall as Ja Sun remained silent.

'Bibi Dong... you're a petty bitch,' Ja Sun's thoughts started to turn even viler as he glanced at Bibi Dong but seeing her calm expression, confusion flickered in Ja Sun's eyes.

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