Chapter 90 Planning
Dai Tianfeng put down the jade thumb ring in his hand, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Let's sit back and watch the tigers fight!"
"Now that Zhu Zhuyun has just evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger and broken through to level 68 Soul Emperor, our Star Luo Empire's most urgent task is to stabilize our internal affairs, enhance Zhu Zhuyun's strength, and help her break through to the Soul Saint realm as soon as possible."
"At the same time, we must accelerate the training of our army and the research and development of soul tools to strengthen the empire's overall strength."
"As for the conflict between Xue Ke and the Heaven Dou Empire and Martial Soul City, we'll watch from the sidelines."
"Let them fight until they're both weakened, and we can take the opportunity to develop and strengthen ourselves."
"If Martial Soul City successfully kills Xue Ke, the Heaven Dou Empire will inevitably form a blood feud with Martial Soul City, and a major war between the two sides will be unavoidable. We can take this opportunity to expand our territory and seize resources."
"If the Heavenly Dou Empire successfully protects Xue Ke, the Spirit City will inevitably suffer losses and weaken its strength. Then we can strike, clean up the mess, and surpass both the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Spirit City to become the overlord of the continent!"
He paused, then said to the Imperial Guard Commander, "Pass on my orders to closely monitor the movements of the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Spirit City, especially Princess Xue Ke's whereabouts and the Spirit City's actions."
"Have the spies lurking in the Heavenly Dou Empire's capital city focus on gathering intelligence in this area. Report any unusual activity immediately."
"At the same time, strengthen the capital city's defenses and deploy three Soul Douluo elders to guard it, preventing the Spirit City or the Heavenly Dou Empire from launching a sneak attack."
"Furthermore, urge Zhu Zhuyun to quickly familiarize himself with the power of the Netherworld White Tiger Spirit and accelerate his cultivation progress, ensuring he breaks through to the Soul Saint realm within six months!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Imperial Guard Commander bowed and accepted the order, then turned and quickly left.
Inside the study, Dai Tianfeng gazed out the window, a glint of greed and ambition flashing in his eyes.
"The Heaven Dou Empire, Martial Soul City, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan... the winds of change on this continent have only just begun to stir. The final victory will surely belong to our Star Luo Empire!"
In the council hall of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's residence, Yu Luomian and several elders were discussing Xue Ke's inclusion on the list.
"Princess Xue Ke's inclusion on the list and her evolution of her Martial Soul into the Emerald Swan is both an opportunity and a challenge for our Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan," Yu Luomian said calmly, seated in the main seat.
"The Heaven Dou Empire has already sent an envoy to propose an alliance with us to jointly fight against the Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire."
"If we ally with the Heaven Dou Empire, with Liu Erlong's level 77 Soul Saint strength and Xue Ke's top-tier support abilities, we will be able to deter any enemy, and our Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan's prestige will rise even higher."
The Second Elder nodded, "The First Elder is absolutely right. Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul has extremely strong support abilities, especially its healing and purification powers, which can perfectly compensate for the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan's weakness of strong attack but insufficient defense and endurance."
"With her assistance, Erlong's survival rate and sustained combat ability on the battlefield will be greatly improved, and our clan's overall combat strength will also be enhanced."
The Third Elder frowned, his tone tinged with worry: "However, the Heaven Dou Empire's ambitions are also considerable."
"Their alliance with us may not be sincere; they may simply be trying to use us against Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire."
"Once the crisis is over, the Heaven Dou Empire may turn around and suppress our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. After all, the existence of the Three Upper Sects is a potential threat to any empire." The Fourth Elder chimed in, "Moreover, Princess Xue Ke is now a thorn in the side of Spirit City, and Bibi Dong will inevitably target her."
"If we ally with the Heaven Dou Empire, we must assume the responsibility of protecting Xue Ke, which could very well drag our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into a direct conflict with Spirit City. The risk is too great."
Yu Luomian pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "What you all say makes sense. An alliance certainly has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."
"Spirit City is ambitious and is the common enemy of the entire continent. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan shares a common enemy with the Heaven Dou Empire, making an alliance an inevitable choice."
"As for the Heaven Dou Empire's ambitions, we can ignore them for now."
"As long as we maintain sufficient strength, Liu Erlong's strength continues to improve, and the family's titled Douluo foundation remains intact, the Heaven Dou Empire will not dare to easily attack us."
"Furthermore, after forming an alliance, we can also utilize the Heaven Dou Empire's resources to accelerate the cultivation progress of our family members and enhance the overall strength of the family."
"Regarding the risks of protecting Xue Ke," a resolute glint flashed in Yu Luomian's eyes, "we can agree to an alliance, but we must set conditions: the Heaven Dou Empire will be responsible for Princess Xue Ke's primary security, and our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will only provide support when necessary."
"At the same time, the Heaven Dou Empire must provide us with sufficient resource compensation, including rare metals, precious medicinal herbs, and soul bones, to enhance the clan's strength."
He paused, then addressed the elders, "Pass on my order: agree to the alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire, but send someone to negotiate with the Heaven Dou Empire's envoy to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties, especially the division of responsibilities for resource compensation and security protection."
"Furthermore, closely monitor the movements of Wuhun City. If Wuhun City attacks Xue Ke or the Heaven Dou Empire, immediately prepare for battle and support the Heaven Dou Empire, but be careful to preserve your strength and avoid unnecessary losses."
"Meanwhile, have Liu Erlong quickly familiarize herself with her rapidly increasing strength, consolidate her level 77 Soul Saint realm, and focus on cultivating soul skills related to defense and endurance, complementing Xue Ke's Emerald Swan support abilities."
"Furthermore, dispatch younger members of the family to the capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire to establish contact with Princess Xue Ke, familiarize themselves with her support methods, and prepare for future joint operations."
"Yes, Grand Elder!" Several elders bowed in unison, accepting the order and turning to leave.
Yu Luomian gazed out the window, thinking to himself: Xue Ke, Liu Erlong, the Heavenly Dou Empire… He hoped this alliance would bring new opportunities to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, rather than annihilation.
Inside the Haotian Sect's council hall, Tang Xiao sat with several elders, the atmosphere equally solemn.
"Princess Xue Ke has made the list, and her Martial Soul has evolved into the Emerald Swan. The strength of the Heaven Dou Empire has been further enhanced, and the situation on the continent is becoming increasingly complex."
The First Elder stroked his white beard and said in a heavy tone, "The Heaven Dou Empire has already sent an envoy to propose the establishment of a four-way alliance to jointly fight against Martial Soul City. Should our Clear Sky Sect agree?"
The Second Elder said, "Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul does indeed have powerful support abilities. With her assistance, the combat power of our Clear Sky Sect's Soul Masters on the battlefield will also be enhanced."
"Moreover, Martial Soul City is our mortal enemy. Bibi Dong killed our Sect Master; we are irreconcilably opposed to Martial Soul City."
(End of Chapter)