A few days later, members of the Xingluo Empire left the Douling Empire smoothly...
It was at this moment that the ministers recalled the delegation sent to the Spirit Pagoda some time ago...
One of the ministers first spoke up, "Your Majesty, it seems our envoy has been at the Spirit Pagoda for several days now without sending any message. Could something unexpected have happened?"
Another minister echoed, "Hmm... that's quite possible. Could it be that the Spirit Pagoda is angry and has detained them?"
"Impossible, where would the Spirit Pagoda get the audacity to provoke our Douling Empire? Besides, they have no evidence!"
"That's not certain. If the Spirit Pagoda tortures them for information, those soldiers and envoys might reveal the truth out of pain!"
"What's so hard about that? If they use torture, all we have to do is deny everything. The Spirit Pagoda still couldn't do anything about it, and we could even use this to criticize them!"
Sitting upon the throne, Xue Yuntian's expression grew serious again after hearing the ministers' discussions, despite having been in a good mood previously due to the profit made from the Xingluo Empire...
He said in a deep voice, "What the ministers said makes sense. It's indeed strange that the team we sent hasn't responded in so long!"
Another minister clasped his hands in salute, "Your Majesty, this minister suggests sending someone to infiltrate the Spirit Pagoda for a look! Unless I'm mistaken, they should be in the dungeons!!"
Xue Yuntian nodded slightly and said coldly, "Fine, let's do it. If they truly are imprisoned by the Spirit Pagoda and can't be released, then eliminate them discreetly!"
The only ones who can keep secrets are the dead!
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
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Border of the Soul Land!
Out from several giant wheels docked at the pier came thousands of figures dressed in black robes!
Each emitted an evil aura, unmistakably identifying them as the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters!
A guest elder in the front, whose strength reached the level of a Hyper Douluo, cast a cold glance over the evil Soul Masters below and said, "According to the Sect Hierarch's orders, after arriving in the Soul Land, we need to proceed to the Blood God Army and join forces with it!"
However, the attention of the evil Soul Masters was not on him but instead was focused on eagerly conversing among themselves…
"Finally back in the Soul Land, this time, we must let all Soul Masters know the terror of our Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Yeah, it's been so long since I've experienced the thrill of slaughtering Soul Masters. There's a border city of the Soul Land ahead; why don't we attack it?"
"No problem, I want to pick out their tendons one by one and torture them to death, hahahahahaha."
The guest elder's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Silence! Before we meet up with the Sect Hierarch and destroy the Blood God Army, no one is allowed to launch a terrorist attack on their own or face death!"
With this, a massive pressure was unleashed, causing the evil Soul Masters to feel a deep suffocation...
Only then did they come back to their senses, closing their mouths…
Seeing this, the guest elder withheld his pressure and coldly ordered, "Everyone, move out immediately and head to the Blood God Army!!"
In an instant, all the evil Soul Masters swarmed like wasps towards the Blood God Army…
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Blood God Army!
Tang Wulin jumped down from the mecha and said, "Gu Yue, I lost."
Gu Yue also exited her mecha, chuckling lightly, "Wulin, don't be disheartened; you're not good at mecha combat, so losing is normal!"
Tang Wulin sighed, "That's true, but I always feel that your control, Gu Yue, is very familiar, much like a certain opponent I've encountered!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's heart suddenly tightened. She hadn't expected that just agreeing to a mecha battle with Tang Wulin would arouse his suspicions…
Could it be that he recognized me during the mech competition and intentionally lost so badly?
No, she had never faced Tang Wulin in a mecha battle; it must be a coincidence!
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Panting heavily, Wu Changkong raised his eyes towards Tang Wulin and the others ahead, "Let's call it a day for this duel. Your team performed remarkably well; even as a Hyper Douluo, it's challenging to win!"
Upon hearing this praise, a sense of pride filled the hearts of the Shrek Seven Monsters…
After all… getting Wu Changkong's approval wasn't easy!
Tang Wulin alone maintained a serious expression, "Teacher Wu, you must have held back, right?"
Wu Changkong was slightly taken aback but didn't deny…
Indeed, he had held back, as the original intent was to stage a performance match for the outer courtyard students, allowing them to understand high-tier battles and carefully learn the Shrek Seven Monsters' teamwork!
Besides, even going all out, he might not necessarily win!
And the teacher hosting the duel announced loudly, "I declare this match, Shrek Seven Monsters versus Teacher Wu, a draw!"
Tang Wulin and the group breathed a sigh of relief and stepped down from the duel platform, greeted enthusiastically by their junior students…
Wu Changkong cast a glance before heading towards the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion…
He greeted respectfully, "Teacher, Elders!"
Long Yeyue smiled, "Longkong, sit. You've dueled against Tang Wulin and others; how did you find it?"
Wu Changkong didn't stand on ceremony and, after sitting down, stated in a serious tone, "Very strong. In their age group, there might be none who can match them!"
"Especially Yuanen Yehui, her Titan Ape's attack power rivals mine under the augmentation of three soul skills, and she hasn't even used her second Martial Soul..."
"She also shows potential to become the next leader of the Sea God Pavilion."
Possibly even more suitable than Tang Wulin!
Turbid World squinted, "Few have received such high praises from Longkong. Elder Xu, the Shrek Seven Monsters are indeed worthy of your personal tutelage!"
Cai Yue'er agreed, "Yes, having Elder Xu teach these children was the wisest choice by the Pavilion Master at the time!"
Yuan En Zhentian suddenly stood up, pronouncing word by word, "Yehui's growth to this point couldn't have been without Elder Xu's help; I once again extend my gratitude to you!"
Xu Sheng chuckled lightly, "Elder Yuan'en, no need for such, it's a teacher's duty to guide students!"
Yuan En Zhentian said no more, but his expression communicated everything…
Ya Li's beautiful eyes rested upon the distant Yuanen Yehui and Tang Wulin, murmuring, "Yun Ming, who do you think... should take the position of Pavilion Master when the time comes?"
The Sky-Piercing Spear trembled again, its familiar voice echoing in Ya Li's mind…
The next second, she looked surprised, "Have them duel to decide the Pavilion Master? Yun Ming, your suggestion is indeed hard to refute!"
He also thought this might be the best way!
But as things stood, he still hoped Tang Wulin would take the position!
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