Huo Yuhao's words left Xuanzi and Lin Huiqun silent for a long time. Although such conditions sounded extremely tempting, it was precisely because of this that they could not easily make a decision.
Since the Sun Moon Empire dared to propose such terms, they must have something to rely on. Were they depending on the power of the Holy Spirit Cult? Or did they have another purpose?
Although the specific reason was unknown, Long Xiaoyao had indeed appeared together with people from the Holy Spirit Cult. Could one Limit Douluo be their confidence?
If that were truly the case, Shrek Academy would not be without a chance of victory. But at that point, would the Sun Moon Empire really release the people as promised?
Xuanzi's mind was in turmoil for a moment. He wanted to discuss it with someone, but beside him, there was only Lin Huiqun, while Huo Yuhao was still risking danger waiting for his answer.
Perhaps only Elder Mu could make the best decision.
A thought flashed through his mind, and Xuanzi let out a soft sigh. "Yuhao, do you want to leave with us?"
Although he did not directly respond, by saying such words, Xuanzi clearly had the intention to leave.
"Not yet." Huo Yuhao's figure still did not appear; only his spiritual power transmitted the voice into Xuanzi and Lin Huiqun's spiritual seas.
"The Holy Spirit Cult is running a business smuggling rare metals in Ming Capital. During this period, because the war had begun, those smuggling operations have also been prohibited."
"The evil soul masters in Ming Capital have all become idle. According to what the Third Elder said, it won't be long before he also heads to the front lines. But before that, he wants to take me to the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters."
"What?" Xuanzi was slightly startled.
"That's right, those were his exact words. It won't be long before we can locate the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters. Once we confirm its position, we can quickly achieve the goal of exterminating the Holy Spirit Cult, this evil soul master organization."
"No!" Xuanzi decisively refused. "That evil soul master bringing you to the headquarters at this juncture must have some other purpose. That's a dragon's pool and tiger's den, how can I feel at ease letting you go alone?"
"Elder Xuan, that evil soul master trusts me very much."
"Trust?" Xuanzi's tone was full of doubt.
"Rather than saying that, this Holy Spirit Cult is not the kind of organization we thought other sects were like. It seems they don't require much loyalty from their disciples, nor do they refuse outsiders from joining. Even if someone is not an evil soul master, they can still become a member of the Holy Spirit Cult."
"That still won't do." Xuanzi shook his head. Although he couldn't quite explain it, he simply could not feel at ease letting Huo Yuhao go to the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters just like that.
"Elder Xuan, Elder Mu has difficulty moving. No matter what decision the Academy ultimately makes, you will need to step forward and take charge. As for Yuhao's side, let me stay behind," Lin Huiqun suddenly spoke up from the side.
"Huiqun, you..."
"My abilities are not suited for direct combat. In the upcoming gamble battle, I probably won't be able to participate anyway. But protecting Yuhao is something I can still do."
A faint smile appeared on Lin Huiqun's face. "My cultivation is not as good as yours. I'm already old. In the future, it's not me who will decide the Academy's path; it's these children."
"Rest assured. With me here, Yuhao will definitely be fine. But after you return, remember to look after the businesses I have in the city. Otherwise, without me around, those young people won't have confidence."
Xuanzi looked deeply at Lin Huiqun, finally nodding. "Alright. Safety first. If you encounter danger, even if you can't find the location of the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters, you must return safely."
"Mm." Lin Huiqun nodded. The two said no more and blended back into the crowd.
Far away on the original Douluo Continent, below Heaven Dou City, the hour was already late. From afar, one could see that the moon had already risen from below the horizon.
The defending troops on Heaven Dou City's walls did not dare slack off in the slightest. Several gazes stared fixedly at the endless stretch of camp tents at the western horizon. Even in Heaven Dou City, which did not have many illuminating soul tools, there were still quite a few places emitting light.
Meanwhile, in the Sun Moon Empire's military camp, the atmosphere was far less tense than in Heaven Dou City.
Inside one large tent, strange laughter rang out from time to time, as if someone was loudly sharing the pleasure of slaughter.
"If it were up to me, we'd just charge straight into Heaven Dou City. Why bother holding a gamble battle? It's simply a waste of time."
"I think you're just reluctant to part with all that 'blood food' in Heaven Dou City."
"Hmph—" The one who had spoken earlier seemed to have been hit where it hurt and coldly snorted without saying more.
"Enough." Zhongli Wu raised his hand from the main seat, and the tent immediately fell silent. "The Body Sect also has quite a few experts. A direct assault would indeed not be easy."
"Moreover, the Sun Moon Empire is different from us after all. Their goal is not merely to capture the city. Since they want to unify the Douluo Continent, after taking the city, they naturally still need to win over the people's hearts."
"Heaven Dou City is, after all, the capital of the Heavenly Soul Empire, with a large population. They probably don't want to use overly forceful methods, lest the civilians in the city resist too much."
"Then wouldn't that mean fewer 'consumables'?"
Someone unknown spoke up, and Zhongli Wu's expression suddenly turned stern. "Haven't you had your fill these past few days?"
"This... of course not. It's just that at the Sun Moon Empire's current speed, I'm afraid the people of the three great empires won't hold out much longer."
"Hmph, rest assured." Zhongli Wu stood up, his soul power spreading out to envelop the entire tent. "The Heavenly Soul Empire collapsed so quickly only because several of our Titled Douluo acted together."
"On the later battlefields, we only need to hold back slightly, and their advance will naturally slow down. For us, a chaotic continent is far more advantageous than a unified empire."
"Yes, Cult Master!"
The many evil soul masters in the tent all responded in agreement.
"By the way, should we notify Old Eight?"
"I've already spoken to him in advance," Zhongli Wu said, shaking his head.
"I see that Old Eight has quite a close relationship with that marshal of ours. He's said to be protecting the marshal's safety, yet the marshal actually trusts one of our people to stay by her side."
"Let him be on that matter," Zhongli Wu said, his mind stirring slightly, but he had no intention of interfering. "Shrek Academy has not yet responded, but we still need to select people in advance."
"Once the gamble battle begins, I will personally participate." Zhongli Wu paused for a moment. "The people from Shrek Academy are not easy to deal with. Although the Sun Moon Empire will also send people to participate, to ensure everything is foolproof, Uncle Long will also attend. Do your best."
"Yes."
While Zhongli Wu was assigning tasks to the many evil soul masters, Lin Xiao, who had just been mentioned by them, was quietly meditating in the commander's tent. At this moment, there was only he in the tent. Apart from a few soldiers, Ju Zi's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Suddenly, several footsteps sounded. The light from the illuminating soul tools outside projected a clear silhouette onto the tent wall.
"Shrek Academy has already replied."
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