69novels Chapter 220 The Princess's Devotion
Chapter 220 The Princess's Devotion
Chapter 220 The Princess's Devotion
Faced with Xue Di's worry and impatience, Dai Youheng's response was unusually calm, even carrying a hint of cold, mocking amusement. "Xue'er, calm down. Don't worry. This thing sounds terrifying, but it's far less powerful than our Lotus Seed Pill. First of all, the position of this contract is exactly the same as my divine seal, so I can destroy it at any time through my divine seal. Even if I keep it for now, it can at most control my physical life and death, but it can't restrain my soul's will, much less distort my thoughts. Besides, have you forgotten one of our greatest trump cards? The ability you gave me is enough to make any form of life contract a joke. Even if she really wants to kill me in the future, it's just a joke. This seemingly unbreakable Star Crown Contract is nothing but a facade to me."
The Snow Empress paused, then suddenly realized, a hint of relief and amusement flashing across her icy face. "That's it! In my haste, I forgot that you not only possess the Divine Seal, but also that trump card you've never used. This contract truly poses no threat to you!"
To the outside world, Dai Youheng's cold calculations had long since transformed into a deep affection that could make any woman fall for him.
He gently cupped Jiu Jiu's face in his hands, wiping away the tear that had welled up in the corner of her eye from nervousness and guilt. His voice was gentle yet firm, as if he were making an eternal vow, "Jiu Jiu, my love. For you, let alone this Star Crown Pact, even if you asked my heart to beat for you right now, I would not hesitate for a moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, he had a slight thought, and the ferocious and majestic phantom of the Abyss Demon Tiger behind him automatically appeared. It let out a low but gentle roar, and its deep maw opened, not to devour, but as if welcoming a returning traveler, it gently took the star core gem containing the power of contract and control into its mouth.
The moment the gemstone merged with the tiger's shadow, it seemed to melt away silently into a warm current.
In an instant, an invisible yet incredibly strong bond was forged between them. For a long time, she clearly felt that supreme sense of control, as if Dai Youheng's life force was already dancing on her fingertips. The sense of security that she had everything under control finally put her heart at ease. A great joy and a complex mix of guilt filled her heart.
At this moment, the Star Crown Pact has been completed.
She hugged Dai Youheng tightly, burying her burning cheeks in his chest, her voice muffled but filled with relief and joy, "Youheng, now, I belong completely to you. And you will always belong to me—"
Dai Youheng hugged her back, stroking her hair, his smile gentle and tender, but his eyes were a bottomless, cold pool, reflecting no light whatsoever.
"Yes, Jiu Jiu, we will never be apart again."
After signing the Star Crown Pact, Xu Jiujiu and Dai Youheng grew even closer. She no longer needed to care about anything; she knew that from now on, this man would be someone she could trust for the rest of her life.
"Youheng, if you want me, I will keep my promise and give myself to you completely." Xu Jiujiu's guilt was still there. She wanted to give herself to him completely, not only because she liked Dai Youheng, but also because she wanted to dispel the guilt in her heart.
Dai Youheng picked up Xu Jiujiu and carried her into the room.
Within the Sea of Spirit, Xue Di felt somewhat stifled, so she simply shut down all her perception of the outside world.
She had foreseen this would happen sooner or later, because she knew Dai Youheng was a man who valued self-interest above all else, and that obtaining Xu Jiujiu would be helpful to his future plans.
Meanwhile, Xu Jiawei, who was on the Star Gazing Platform, received a reply from the four returning Title Douluos: Dai Youheng had already signed the Star Crown Contract with Xu Jiujiu.
Xu Jiawei was immediately satisfied. In this way, this future strongest person was destined to be the sharpest weapon of their Xu family.
Nebula Douluo Manyi told Xu Jiawei that Dai Youheng had taken Xu Jiujiu back to their room.
Xu Jiawei was stunned. Xu Jiujiu was the younger sister he had raised since she was a child. Although she was called his younger sister, she was practically like a daughter to him. He suddenly felt a sense of displeasure, like his little cabbage had been eaten by a pig.
But they didn't complain. They had already signed the Star Crown Contract, and from now on, the two of them would be the most deeply bound together.
It was only a matter of time before they had a relationship. Besides, they're adults now, so let them be.
Xu Jiawei knew his sister well. The reason why Xu Jiujiu entrusted herself to Dai Youheng at this time was to make up for her guilt.
The lamplight flickered, and the lights in the princess's boudoir stayed on all night, with sounds rising and falling without ceasing.
The next day at noon, the two of them slowly woke up from their deep sleep. One of them wrapped her jade-like arms around Dai Youheng's neck and said coquettishly after a long while, "You rascal, you've worn me out, and you don't even know how to be gentle with me."
"It's all because Your Highness is too charming. I've been lusting after you for over a decade since we first met, as you know," Dai Youheng said with a smile.
Hearing that her beloved had loved her for so long, Xu Jiujiu felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
Having signed the Star Crown Pact, she no longer felt any distance from Dai Youheng. She lightly kissed his cheek with her red lips and said, "Alright, I was wrong before. I neglected your love. I'll make it up to you slowly from now on."
"By the way, after obtaining my Star Core Gem, what Starlight Skill did you acquire? Star Attraction? Or Star Guardian?"
"Neither. It's an offensive soul skill called Starlight Extinction," Dai Youheng said. "It's a powerful, area-of-effect attack soul skill."
Dai Youheng experienced the effect of this move. It could unleash countless deep purple star rays from his body like the aurora borealis of death, shooting towards every enemy in the surrounding area. These rays were not pure light; their core was profound darkness, surrounded by dazzling yet destructive starlight.
It's actually somewhat similar to the White Tiger Meteor Shower, but in terms of both attack power and range, they are completely different levels.
According to Dai Youheng's estimate, it's roughly equivalent to a soul skill from a 50,000-year-old soul bone.
Not bad, Dai Youheng is currently lacking powerful area-of-effect physical attack skills.
"Starlight Extinction, I know this skill. My grandfather possessed this skill," Xu Jiujiu said.
"Your grandfather?" Dai Youheng asked, "Is he... the current Grand Elder of the Star Luo Hall?"
In the original work, the highest-ranking person to appear in the Star Luo Empire was the Healer Douluo Wang Xian'er, but Wang Xian'er was only mentioned as the deputy hall master.
Therefore, there must be an even stronger leader in Xingluo.
"Yes, he is not only my grandfather, but also the current sect master of the Star Crown Sect, a level 97 Starlight Douluo, and the guardian of our Xu family. If there is a chance, I will take you to see him." Xu Jiujiu gently nestled into Dai Youheng's arms. They had already consummated their marriage and signed the Star Crown Contract, so it was natural for them to meet their elders.
The Star Crown Sect is an ancient sect of the Star Luo Empire that has existed since the time of the Spirit Hall and has continued for ten thousand years. It is also the true root of the Xu family.