Chapter 1544: Turning Against Each Other (Seeking Subscriptions)_1
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Hearing these murmurs, the students of Shrek Academy also cast curious glances at Shen Yi…
"Teacher Shen, is this national ceremony really that important? Why is everyone discussing it?"
"Yeah, and those Soul Masters from the Xingluo Empire seem very astonished, as if something impossible has happened!"
Shen Yi glanced at them and calmly explained, "Mhm, the national ceremony of the Xingluo Empire is an annual event, and only Soul Masters from this continent can participate!"
After a pause, he added, "This time, the fact that they have invited Soul Masters from Xingluo Land to participate indeed shows great sincerity!"
Xu Xiaoyan suggested, "But since it's a national ceremony, shouldn't it be very solemn? If something goes wrong…"
Before she could finish, Shen Yi interrupted her in an icy voice, "It's very likely you'll be executed on the spot! This is not a joke, I hope everyone takes this seriously!"
Once, a Soul Master said a few words at the national ceremony of the Xingluo Empire which displeased His Majesty the Emperor, and he was beheaded on the spot!
After hearing these words, the previously excited students from Shrek Academy all swallowed hard…
They definitely didn't think Shen Yi was joking!
Xu Xiaoyan chuckled awkwardly, "Such a dangerous event, perhaps we shouldn't participate?"
Xie Xie said with disdain, "Afraid of what? It's just a national ceremony, if we can't even dare this, how can we call ourselves students of Shrek Academy, disgraceful!"
Even if something really happened, he didn't believe that the Xingluo Empire would dare to take action against Shrek Academy!
Gu Yue rarely agreed, "That's right, as long as we don't cause a big commotion at the national ceremony, there shouldn't be any problems!"
Tang Wulin sighed, "I hope so, but we still need to be cautious!"
Seeing their reactions, Shen Yi's lips quirked up slightly as he urged them to break it up, "Enough talk, let's leave the hotel and get on the carriages in order!"
Afterward, the whole hotel became empty as all the students gathered on the carriages, and under the escort of the military, they headed for the imperial palace of the Xingluo Empire…
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Inside the Sea God's Pavilion of Shrek Academy!
Cai Yue'er said with an anxious expression, "It shouldn't be long until the appointed day, it seems Elder Xu won't be able to make it on time!"
Without him, the risk of taking action against the Holy Spirit Cult would be much higher!
Long Yeyue pursed her lips and said, "We can't do anything about it. When the exchange event on Xingluo Land starts is not for Shrek Academy to decide!"
If the exchange event wasn't so important, they would want to forfeit right away!
Ya Li, with her beautiful eyes silently flickering, explained, "I've heard that a few days ago, the princess of the Xingluo Empire, Dai Yun'er, was captured by evil Soul Masters, and it was during the Young Soul Masters' Contest!"
Upon hearing this, the Elders all showed expressions of surprise…
"What? Does that mean the exchange contest is going to be canceled?"
"I don't think it's likely. The exchange event is about maintaining peace between the continents. If it were to be terminated because of this incident, the consequences would be unimaginable, and the royal household of the Xingluo Empire should be very clear on that."
"That's not necessarily true, the emperor of Xingluo Land, Dai Tianling, is extremely indulgent with this daughter, he might do something beyond our understanding!"
Ya Li shook her head, interjecting, "Honored Elders, there's no need for speculation, because Dai Yun'er has safely returned to the imperial palace, and it was Elder Xu who rescued her!"
Feng Wu Yu took in a sharp breath, astonished, "Hiss… There's such a thing? Those evil Soul Masters were unfortunate to encounter Elder Xu; they are really unlucky!"
Tang Yinmeng raised an eyebrow and commented, "Mhm, Elder Xu always acts according to his temperament. If he really wanted to save the princess of the Xingluo Empire, no amount of evil Soul Masters could stop him."
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Seeing the topic gradually shift off course, Cai Yue'er glanced at Yun Ming, who was expressionless next to her, and covered her mouth to remind him, "Ahem... Although the Elders are discussing fervently, I still have to point out that we have missed the main issue!"
"Right now, what's most critical to us is to exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult!"
With those words, all the Elders refocused their attention from Xu Sheng's question back to the matter of exterminating the Holy Spirit Cult!
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Holy Spirit Cult!
Several Titled Douluo level evil Soul Masters were looking up respectfully at the woman sitting above them...
One of them asked cautiously, "Demon Emperor, the forces of Shrek Academy and others are already aware of the location of our Holy Spirit Cult and are ready to take action at any moment, should we not retreat?"
Another chimed in, "Indeed, Demon Emperor, if a fight really breaks out, we Holy Spirit Cult might not necessarily be a match for them!"
Facing an attack from so many forces at once, even with their multitude of evil Soul Masters, it would be difficult to gain the upper hand!
Moreover, concerning high-end combat power, they were also inferior to Shrek Academy!
The woman glanced at them coldly and calmly said, "Why should we retreat? These lowly evil Soul Masters are nothing but pawns; there are as many as we need. Instead of keeping them, it's better to let them wear down the other forces!"
Retreating now would undo all the careful planning he had done!
The evil Soul Masters looked at each other, each with a hint of hesitation on their faces…
"Your reasoning makes sense, Demon Emperor, but to transform so many evil Soul Masters again would also require time..."
It seemed that the woman's patience had been spent with these words, and her expression turned grim, "Enough, you just need to follow my plan. Dismissed!"
She had no interest in explaining to these puppets; after all, they were merely tools she could throw away at will!
Subsequently, knowing persuasion to be futile, the evil Soul Masters quickly left...
But before the woman could settle her emotions, a man in black robes stepped in, his crimson gaze fixed intently on her...
Upon seeing who had come, the woman's brows furrowed slightly, displeased, "Ghost Emperor, what are you doing here? Are you also here to persuade me to order a retreat?"
Let's not forget, she was the true ruler of the Holy Spirit Cult!
The Ghost Emperor spoke in a tone devoid of emotion, "No, your actions, Demon Emperor, surely have your purpose."
The woman paused, her beautiful eyes narrowing, "Then why are you here? What are you planning to do?"
To her surprise, the question was met with a sinister smile creeping across the Ghost Emperor's lips...
"I just think that, Demon Emperor, after having ruled over the Holy Spirit Cult for so long, it might be time for a change."
The woman stood up abruptly, her voice icy, "Ghost Emperor, are you suggesting... you plan to make a move against me?"
In an instant, an oppressive aura, terrifying and chilling to the bone, roared out, forcing the Ghost Emperor back several steps...
But the Ghost Emperor, having steadied himself, was not only unfrightened but clapped his hands and said, "You're indeed deserving of the title Demon Emperor; your strength has grown stronger than before!"
"However, you might want to take a look at your limbs! Are you really capable of making a move against me?"
He had prepared for so many years for this moment!
To completely enslave the high and mighty Demon Emperor, no... the Deepsea Devil Whale King, as his own puppet!!
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