Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 180: Star Luo City

Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire. The strength of the Star Luo Empire surpassed that of the Heaven Dou Empire by a considerable margin.

Unlike the Heaven Dou Empire, which had the support of the top three sects, the Star Luo Empire did not have such powerful sects under its influence. However, this was precisely why the Star Luo Empire's control was simpler. The Heaven Dou Empire, with its many sects, had a weakened influence from the royal family due to competing powers. In contrast, the Star Luo Empire was dominated by powerful families like the Dai and Zhu families. These noble families, possessing formidable martial spirits, held the empire together, granting it cohesion despite having fewer Title Douluo experts than the Heaven Dou Empire.

In the Heaven Dou Empire, although many powerful individuals existed, they were not loyal to the empire itself.

Under these circumstances, the Star Luo Empire was naturally stronger than the Heaven Dou Empire.

"So, this is Star Luo City?" Zhao Ming lifted the curtain of the carriage and gazed at the street outside.

Star Luo City truly lived up to its status as the capital of the Star Luo Empire. From its layout alone, it was far superior to Suotuo City. The streets of Star Luo City were at least twice as wide as those in Suotuo City. Yet, despite the width, the bustling crowds still filled every corner.

On the streets, both men and women were noticeably attractive.

Many young women had slender waists, wearing short skirts and shorts, showing off their long legs.

However, Zhao Ming had no interest in these ordinary girls. He glanced at them briefly before looking away. After all, with the youthful beauty of Zhu Zhuqing and the mature charm of Zi Ji by his side, these ordinary girls couldn't compare.

"Star Luo City is so lively." Zi Ji's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she observed the scene outside. Having only been in the human world for about a month, she was fascinated by everything she saw.

"Let's get down and take a look," Zhao Ming said with a smile, holding Zhu Zhuqing's soft hand as they stepped down from the carriage.

With Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji walking on either side of him, they immediately drew the attention of many passersby.

Many women looked at them with envy. If they could be as beautiful and have such a figure, how wonderful would that be? With such looks, they wouldn't have to worry about their future.

Even more men stared at Zhao Ming's group with intense eyes.

The two women accompanying Zhao Ming were breathtakingly beautiful.

They were the epitome of beauty, elegance, and grace.

Just looking at them filled the onlookers with a sense of happiness. Many men wanted to approach and talk to these two exceptional beauties, but seeing Zhao Ming standing between them, they abandoned the thought.

However, their eyes were full of jealousy and envy as they looked at Zhao Ming.

These girls were so beautiful that just looking at them was enough to satisfy the onlookers. Zhao Ming, however, was close enough to touch them.

If only they could be the ones standing beside those girls—how wonderful would that be?

Noticing the expressions of the people around him, Zhao Ming pulled Zhu Zhuqing close, wrapping his arm around her slender waist, declaring his ownership.

Seeing Zhao Ming's protective and somewhat hostile gaze, the onlookers dared not look any longer. To have such beautiful women by his side, they knew Zhao Ming was no ordinary person.

"You two are too beautiful. If looks could kill, I'd probably be dead by now. It looks like I need to increase my strength quickly, or else someone might try to take my treasures away," Zhao Ming said with a bright smile.

"Pfft." Zhu Zhuqing giggled at Zhao Ming's seemingly complaining words. She looked at him softly and said, "Don't worry. Even if your strength never improves again, I won't let anyone take me away. I belong to you, and only you."

"Mm, I know." Zhao Ming held Zhu Zhuqing's hand, feeling warmth in his heart.

However, this warm moment was soon interrupted.

Three rough-looking men approached Zhao Ming, their eyes gleaming as they stared, particularly at Zi Ji.

"What luck we have today."

"I've never seen such a beautiful woman before."

"Such long legs and a slim waist—what would it feel like to hold her?"

The three men, with lecherous expressions, were originally heading to a brothel when they spotted such a stunning woman on the street.

Her figure and face were perfect.

Especially the mature woman's allure—it made them drool with desire.

Was this a gift from the heavens?

Zhao Ming frowned, ready to act. But seeing Zi Ji's cold expression, he decided to let her handle it. After all, as the Hell Dragon King, no one in the Star Dou Forest would dare offend her. Here, however, she was being disrespected by a few insignificant men, and her anger was naturally rising.

"Do you like what you see?" Zi Ji's body swayed as she walked toward the men, her voice sweet but laced with coldness and killing intent.

"Of course!" The three men nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with obsession as they looked at Zi Ji. They had no sense of the danger approaching. After all, who would associate such a beautiful woman with danger?

"In that case, go to hell and see for yourselves." A sinister smile appeared on Zi Ji's charming face as a cold aura emanated from her.

The chill sent shivers down the spines of the nearby onlookers. They stared at Zi Ji, eyes filled with shock.

The three lecherous men, startled, felt a surge of fear as they looked at Zi Ji.

Sensing the cold energy, their hearts pounded. They realized that they hadn't stumbled upon some divine blessing but rather a demon.

"Run!" The man in the middle, realizing they had provoked the wrong person, shouted as he prepared to flee.

But how could Zi Ji let them escape? With a flash of purple-black light, all three men were cut in half at the waist. Their upper bodies separated from their lower bodies and fell to the ground.

Even in death, their eyes remained open, unable to comprehend how such a beautiful woman could be so powerful.

The other passersby, seeing this, were terrified.

No one dared to look at Zi Ji again. Even Zhao Ming and Zhu Zhuqing were avoided. The crowd quickly dispersed, fleeing the area. They didn't want to risk offending the woman and ending up dead themselves.

Zhao Ming glanced at Zi Ji and smiled faintly. With a wave of his hand, the black flames of his Undying Phoenix engulfed the three corpses, burning them to ashes, leaving no trace behind. Only then did he release his hand from covering Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.

"Let's go find an inn to settle in first," Zhao Ming said nonchalantly, leading Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji onward.

"Sir, there's been a murder!" one of the patrolling soldiers exclaimed, horrified by what he had just witnessed.

"Murder, my foot! I didn't see anything," the officer in charge smacked the rookie soldier's head and scolded.

"But I clearly saw it," the young soldier said, puzzled.

"In Star Luo City, you shouldn't meddle in things that don't concern you. The more you interfere, the quicker you'll die." The officer frowned and explained, "Those three men obviously came from influential backgrounds. And that woman's skills—she's at least as powerful as a Soul King. We can't afford to provoke someone like that. If we had stepped in, we would've been the ones lying dead."

"Oh, I see." The young soldier finally understood, feeling a sense of lingering fear as he watched Zhao Ming's group walk away.

"Keep your eyes open. Rules are meant for ordinary people. For those with different statuses, the rules don't apply the same way. If you encounter such situations in the future, avoid getting involved. It'll save you trouble and the empire as well," the officer advised seriously.

Having climbed the ranks from the bottom in the Star Luo Empire, many of his colleagues who held similar positions had died from offending the wrong people. His survival was due to one thing: caution. This cautious nature also made him popular with his superiors, as he rarely caused trouble for them.

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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

✨ • 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟲𝟬+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.