Chapter 119 "Xing Luo Family Matters".

In the second round, there were no surprising upsets as the Tian Dou, Xing Luo, and Wu Hun teams safely advanced. Even certain underground gambling houses didn't bother setting odds for these matches because the results were sooooo obvious. The probability of these teams losing is probably lower than the probability of Tang Hao and the Martial Soul Hall having a major clash midway through the competition.
In this group of teams, the Star Luo Team is particularly worth mentioning. Despite the fact that their captain Yu Tianheng has no lines so far, he is the only participant from the Star Luo Team who has reached the rank of Soul King in the past few years. Unfortunately, the match between Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Team has already been predetermined, so they can only face the Spirit Hall Team in the next round.
And this Wu Soul Squad of this session is worthy of the title of the Golden Generation, with a total of three Soul Kings, as well as a fusion skill composed of two of these Soul Kings. So, many fans of Tian Dou have started to silently shed tears.
Considering that Shrek Academy also has Dai Mubai, a Soul King, it's a bit embarrassing for the remaining Star Luo Team—they don't have any Soul Kings. Especially Davis, who was furious and turned pale after hearing the news of Dai Mubai's promotion to Soul King. It took him several hours of intense battle with Zhu Zhuqing that night to calm down.
So when Shrek finally came face to face with the Stardust Team, Dai Mubai appeared confident and full of energy, while Davis had a gloomy expression on his handsome face.
"Oh, my foolish little brother, you finally decided to show up."
"Oh, my foolish older brother, why haven't you broken through to become a Soul King yet?"
When enemies meet, jealousy abounds. Dai Mubai immediately starts exposing his brother's weaknesses. Although he broke through to become a Soul King by relying on immortal herbs, weren't these herbs also obtained through his own powers (connections)?
Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but say, "Do you think you've won just because you've become the Soul King? Is your fusion technique with Zhu Zhuqing strong enough? Ha, I heard that when you abandoned my poor sister and fled alone, I laughed so hard my stomach hurt."
"Sister, you don't have to bother with this." Zhu Zhuqing's clear and cold voice rang out. "I think Mu Bai is stronger than your Davis, at least he is a Soul King now, right?"
Dai Mu Bai gently held Zhu Zhu Qing's hand, both of their palms were sweaty. Zhu Zhu Yun's words were not without reason, Dai Mu Bai's annoying behavior of throwing Zhu Zhu Qing aside and then crawling back again was indeed detestable. However, at the moment, if Dai Mu Bai and Zhu Zhu Qing really had a discord because of Zhu Zhu Yun's instigation, it would be difficult for them to continue with the fusion technique.
Just because Shrek Academy lost the certainty of winning against Star Luo in the fusion skill, both Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't accept such a result. Therefore, Dai Mubai was scared, and Zhu Zhuqing was also scared, not because they had mixed feelings in their hearts, but because they were afraid that the other person couldn't accept them.
There are many reasons why Zhu Zhuqing dislikes Dai Mubai. He is the main culprit who almost killed her during the chase. He used to be promiscuous at Shrek Academy. His behavior is reckless and does not conform to what a heir of the Star Luo should be like.
Dai Mubai has many reasons to dislike Zhu Zhuqing. They have no emotional foundation, as they were forced into a marriage contract. He was about to escape danger and live freely, but she insisted on following him and putting him back in danger. She has constant issues and is difficult to take care of, with a strange temper that cannot be hit, scolded, or touched.
When facing life-and-death tests, both of them involuntarily recalled every bit of their past interactions. These memories didn't seem all that pleasant, basically depicting Zhu Zhuqing's unilateral oppression of Dai Mubai and Dai Mubai's constant complaints... It didn't seem like the way intimate partners should be.
So, unable to help it, they both reached out their hands in fear. In the instant their hands touched, they understood that the other person was also afraid, afraid of the nightmares that had surrounded them for almost twenty years.
So they laughed, and looked at each other in their laughter. Everything seemed to be the arrangement of fate. The family engagement, the impending death, the resonating martial souls, as if there were countless pairs of big hands pushing them together, even if they wanted to struggle, it would be in vain.
When facing fate, some people will fight to the death, while others will accept it with equanimity. From the perspective of the prisoner's dilemma, it seems that splitting up and escaping separately would be a more rational choice for them, just like what Dai Mubai did at the beginning.
But Zhu Zhuqing chased after them. Then Dai Mubai stopped running as well.
When they were in their respective families, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were accustomed to the promiscuous behavior of their elders. In the Star Luo Empire, there were no shortage of Title Douluos. When the Title Douluos of the Dai and Zhu families grew old but regained their youth due to their soul power levels, it was hard for ordinary people to imagine what depraved actions they would engage in. The so-called moral bottom line meant nothing to them.
So Zhu Zhuqing also couldn't understand why she had such a strong aversion to Dai Mubai's actions. It was a completely normal behavior, right? And why did she insist on chasing after him instead of running to a safer place? Has she read too many romantic novels?
It can only be said that she was naive back then, a foolish girl. Dai Mubai is also a fool for giving up all escape plans for a foolish girl.
Dai Mubai grips Zhu Zhuqing's hand and looks towards Zhu Zhuyun. Zhu Zhuyun's ponytail hangs down from one side of her shoulder, dressed in a gentle and virtuous manner. If one ignores the cruelty in her eyes, she is completely a well-liked young lady, much more appealing than her cold and aloof sister in others' eyes.
Dai Mubai looked at Daves again. Daves' golden hair was neatly combed, and every move he made adhered to the family etiquette, appearing to be the future king of the Star Luo Empire. As for Dai Mubai himself, he was like a wild tiger in the mountains and forests, lacking the aura of the king of all beasts.
However, Dai Mubai's heart was no longer afraid or depressed. He straightened his back and spoke out loud: "My dear brother, do you know? I have always envied you. You were born as the center of attention in the Star Luo Empire, enjoying all the resources. You and Zhu Zhuqing are also known as a pair of golden boy and jade girl, as if there has never been any conflict between you two, after all, no matter how you look at it, death has never come to you two."
"No one wants to hear the story of me and Zhu Qing anymore. Our fate started with betrayal, and since then it has been filled with conflicts, arguments, compromises, and even physical fights. Among all the women in the Zhu family, I don't think there's anyone more difficult to handle than Zhu Qing. I managed to escape so far away, but she insisted on catching up to continue our destiny, dragging me along to play with her life."
"But..."
Dai Mubai's fingers brushed across Zhu Zhuqing's cheek, leaving a faint rosy tint on her fair face.
"But now I feel that no one could be happier than me."
In response, Zhu Zhuqing blushed and lightly kicked Dai Mubai, saying, "I told you not to touch me... but this time, I'll let it slide."
"Hehe, hahaha, hahahaha!"
Dai Mubai was taken aback, first laughing, then bursting into loud laughter. The aura of a Soul King erupted without reservation, leaving Davis speechless for a moment. And Zhu Zhuqing, for the first time, following Zhu Zhuyun's lead, took the initiative to hold Dai Mubai's hand.
At this moment, they understand that their martial souls blend without any constraints.