Chapter 2034: Old Friend (Please Subscribe)_1
Although these Daijins understood the general idea in their hearts, they did not speak openly about it...
They shifted the topic, saying, "But this is not a solution either. The Spirit Pagoda has still not agreed to restore the supply of Spirit Souls to our Douling Empire!"
"That's right, the Soul Masters of our Douling Empire have zero tolerance for the lack of Spirit Soul absorption. We must think of another method!"
"If the soft approach won't work, then we must take the hard one. At worst, we can just destroy the Spirit Pagoda!"
"That must not be! Although the Spirit Pagoda is just one power, if we truly start a war with them, our Douling Empire will certainly suffer heavy losses!"
Xue Yuntian, upon hearing this, clenched his fists tightly...
If he had known it would be as difficult as it was now, he would never have dispatched Soul Masters to attack the Spirit Pagoda's Spirit Soul transport team!
At this moment, one of the Daijins took a deep breath and said seriously, "Your Majesty, I have a method, but there's no absolute guarantee!"
Xue Yuntian's eyes brightened, "A method? Let's hear it. If you can alleviate the current situation of the Empire, there will be a generous reward!"
Seeing this reaction, the former explained, "Your Majesty, this is the situation: since the Spirit Pagoda and our Douling Empire cannot reach an agreement, then we can find a third-party power to intervene!"
Xue Yuntian narrowed his eyes, "You mean..."
The Daijin nodded, "That's right, Shrek Academy. As a neutral power, it has always prioritized the peace of the Continent!"
"As long as we use the threat of war over the fight for Spirit Souls as an excuse, surely Shrek Academy will not stand idly by!"
Xue Yuntian pondered carefully and then looked at the other Daijins, "What do you think of this proposal?"
To seek the intervention of a third-party power, how had I not thought of that before!
Noticing a softening of the former's demeanor, the other Daijins exchanged glances, seemingly reaching a consensus.
"Your Majesty, I think this method is excellent. We can use Shrek Academy's influence to put pressure on the Spirit Pagoda!"
"I agree. Although it will cost us more, as long as we can stabilize the emotions of the Empire's Soul Masters, everything can return to normal operation!"
"Your Majesty, let's do this. Currently, we cannot find any other solution. Of course, if the Spirit Pagoda remains inflexible even after this, then... we can only launch a war!"
Xue Yuntian made a decisive decision, his voice cold, "Good, immediately dispatch a messenger to Shrek Academy in secret. We must obtain the help of the Elders of Sea God Pavilion!"
Spirit Pagoda, this is my last step back!
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Spirit Pagoda, the research department!
A researcher was seen awakening from within the Spirit Ascension Platform...
Excitedly saying, "We've succeeded, our Spirit Pagoda's Spirit Ascension Platform, after so many improvements and upgrades, can now match the federation's Star Dou Battle Network!"
Upon hearing this, the other researchers also showed smiles...
"We've actually succeeded, all our hard work hasn't been in vain!"
"That's right, maybe we can design an Artificial Intelligence too. By then, perhaps we can win over all the Soul Masters of the Continent and replace the Star Dou Battle Network!"
"Although all of this is still far off, I believe there will come a time!"
"Yeah, with Qiangu Qingfeng, who is an expert in the domain of the brain, leading us, our Spirit Ascension Platform's Artificial Intelligence surpassing the federation is just a matter of time!"
"You're right, a great part of the credit for upgrading the Spirit Ascension Platform this time belongs to the predecessor!"
As the leading Qiangu Qingfeng saw the situation, he chuckled and said, "You're giving me too much praise. The results we have today were achieved through the efforts of the entire research department!"
"However, I promise everyone here, within two years, our Spirit Pagoda will definitely surpass the federation in the field of Artificial Intelligence!"
He, Qiangu Qingfeng, had this confidence!!
Just as everyone was cheering, a Guard walked in and said respectfully, "Elder Qiangu Qingfeng, someone outside has specifically asked for you!"
Upon hearing this, Qiangu Qingfeng frowned and asked, "Specifically asked for me? Who is it?"
The Guard gave an awkward smile and responded, "The person didn't clarify their background. You should go and see for yourself!"
Qiangu Qingfeng nodded slightly, "Alright, lead the way."
Ever since he joined Spirit Pagoda and secretly entered the research department, he had never exposed his true identity!
Now, someone was actually asking for him by name—could it be...
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Shortly after, Qiangu Qingfeng stopped in front of an Elder who was sitting with his eyes closed in meditation...
Before he could speak, the Elder suddenly opened his cloudy eyes and said coldly, "Qiangu Qingfeng, it seems you've been doing quite well in the Spirit Pagoda since you left!"
Qiangu Qingfeng furrowed his brow, "Why are you here, what do you want?"
The visitor was no stranger; it was the very person who had recommended him to join the federation!
The Elder surveyed Qiangu Qingfeng and said with a cold voice, "Qiangu Qingfeng, relations between Spirit Pagoda and the federation haven't been very good. You resigned from your position as Dou Tian Department Head and joined Spirit Pagoda—what exactly are you after!"
It should be noted that the position of Dou Tian Department Head held significant power within the federation; even the high-ranking officials would have to give way to him!
Qiangu Qingfeng's expression gradually became indifferent, "If you came all this way just to discuss this matter, you may leave now!"
His joining Spirit Pagoda was driven not only by guilt towards his father but, more importantly, by the more suitable research environment here!
Upon hearing this, the Elder became furiously angry and said, "Qiangu Qingfeng, what do you mean by this? Have you forgotten that I was the one who supported your entry into the federation and step by step pushed you to the position of Dou Tian Department Head?"
Qiangu Qingfeng was momentarily taken aback, then calmly stated, "Indeed, without your recommendation, I wouldn't have reached the position of Dou Tian Department Head."
"However, the contributions I've made in the federation should be enough to repay your kindness, right?"
Even now, the "Star Dou Battle Network," including its knowledge and technology, bore his mark!
This was also why he was confident that within two years, he could advance Spirit Pagoda's artificial intelligence technology beyond that of the federation!
The Elder, gripping his chest in fury, said harshly, "You..."
He wanted to hurl an insult but found he couldn't get the words out!
Because everything he had achieved in the power struggles relied on Qiangu Qingfeng!
Qiangu Qingfeng sighed, "I've said all I have to say, please leave now!"
After speaking, he turned away, no longer uttering a word...
Looking at his cold back, the Elder, furious, flicked his sleeve and shouted, "Qiangu Qingfeng, you will surely regret making this decision!"
Qiangu Qingfeng, facing away, slowly closed his eyes, "I, Qiangu Qingfeng, have never regretted the decisions I make. As for the future... take care of yourself."
The Elder's body trembled slightly, and in a hoarse voice, he said, "If you ever wish to return, the position of Dou Tian Department Head will always be yours to reclaim."
With that, the man left in a somewhat desolate and dazed state...
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