Chapter 2784: The Crisis of the Douling Empire_1
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After several hours, Gu Yuena finally managed to calm herself down...
She called out to the outside of the great hall, "Di Tian, come in!"
She knew that Di Tian had been standing guard outside all along, probably fearing that she would do something rash!
Sure enough, as her voice fell, Di Tian stepped inside...
After glancing at Gu Yuena's face, he said, "Your Highness, it seems you have calmed down now!"
Gu Yuena simply replied coldly, "Yes, after all, my teacher has fallen, and no amount of anger can bring her back to life. What I can do is to find out the cause of her death."
Di Tian asked again, "If it turns out that the Douling Empire is indeed implicated in this matter, Your Highness, what do you intend to do?"
I was expecting some kind of action, but the response I got was surprisingly different...
Gu Yuena spoke expressionlessly, "I won't do anything. The Spirit Pagoda is currently at a critical juncture and is unable to deal with the Douling Empire."
Of course, this doesn't mean that the matter will be left as is!
Di Tian nodded in understanding, "Then Your Highness, what should we do next?"
Gu Yuena glanced at him, "Naturally, we should dispatch Spirit Pagoda Members to bring back my teacher's body, ascertain the cause of death, and ensure a proper burial!"
Leng Yaozhu, as my teacher, cannot be left exposed in the wilderness of the Douling Empire!!
Of course, the most important thing is, she was like family to me!
No matter from which perspective, this is something that must be done!
Di Tian took a deep breath and volunteered, "Your Highness, I will arrange for someone to go right away... No, I will personally lead the Spirit Pagoda Members to the Douling Empire and ensure that Leng Yaozhu's body is returned unscathed."
He knew how important Leng Yaozhu was to Gu Yuena, and if any mishap befell the body during transport, she might not remain as composed as she was now!
All things considered, it would be safest for him to go personally!
Upon hearing these words, Gu Yuena's tone softened a bit, "Then I'll leave it in your hands, Di Tian!"
Di Tian replied respectfully, "It's no trouble, this is my duty!"
After a gesture, he prepared to leave...
However, Gu Yuena stopped him, "Wait, Di Tian!"
Di Tian halted and asked in confusion, "Your Highness, is there anything else you wish to command?"
Gu Yuena pursed her lips, "No, it's not that, I just wanted to remind you to be very careful!"
"The ones who could have killed my teacher are likely a group of Ultimate Douluo working together, even you might not survive against them!"
Although Di Tian is known as a Beast God and a Demigod, facing several Ultimate Douluo would still be difficult for him!
Di Tian's heart warmed at her concern, and he affirmed, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I'll be fine. Of course, I'll also ensure that Leng Yaozhu's body is brought back to the Spirit Pagoda."
The death of Leng Yaozhu has indeed affected Her Highness!
In the past, she would never have said something like this!
Gu Yuena uttered a "Hmm!" and then closed her eyes, saying no more...
Seeing this, Di Tian also stepped forward again and left the great hall...
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Xue Yuntian, consumed with anger, mercilessly shattered the communicator into pieces and bellowed, "Damn it, how dare they show such disrespect to me!!"
As the emperor of a nation, when had he ever been so humiliated!
And by a woman in her twenties, no less!
The elder at his side hastily advised, "Your Majesty the Emperor, please be calmer. If we offend the Spirit Pagoda because of this, the Douling Empire might truly face an unprecedented blow!!"
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Although the master of the Spirit Pagoda was very young, he was experienced and crafty. That speech just now had made even him break into a cold sweat…
This meant that the other party was definitely not joking!
Xue Yuntian suppressed his rage and said irritably, "I'm well aware of such matters! The current Douling Empire is far from being able to challenge the Spirit Pagoda!"
But someday, I will make all forces in the Continent and the Xingluo Empire fear the Douling Empire!!"
A trace of dissatisfaction appeared in the elder's eyes, but he disguised it well…
"It's good that Your Majesty the Emperor understands. I presume the members of the Spirit Pagoda will arrive in the Douling Empire shortly to retrieve the body of the Sky Phoenix Douluo."
"This matter must be taken seriously!"
Xue Yuntian coldly "hmphed" and then rose from his throne…
This action puzzled all the Daijin below…
The former did not mean to explain but said, "Now, it's time for you worthless fellows to contribute a little something!"
The Daijin swallowed nervously, sensing something ominous. One of them couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this??"
Xue Yuntian suddenly smiled, "What do I mean? Of course, I mean to offer your heads to the Spirit Pagoda's master as an apology!"
"Although Leng Yaozhu's death truly has nothing to do with the Douling Empire, she died here after all!"
Anyway, these Daijin were nothing more than mediocrities; it was the perfect time to clear them out!
The Daijin finally understood his intention, and their faces turned pale with intense fear…
The Emperor intended to use their heads to appease the wrath of the Spirit Pagoda's master!!
But Xue Yuntian didn't allow them any time for talk and said again, "Take action, leave none behind!"
The elder beside him frowned, "Your Majesty, this might not be appropriate. There's no need to sacrifice the lives of these Daijin over such a matter!"
Since Xue Yuntian had ascended to the throne, the number of Daijin who died by his hand was already beyond count…
If this continued, he might be seen as a tyrant in the eyes of the commoners!
Even though everything he did was for the Douling Empire!
Xue Yuntian sat back on his throne, propped his chin and said, "It was just a joke, their heads wouldn't be enough to quell the anger of the Spirit Pagoda's master!"
Upon hearing this, the Daijin finally relaxed…
They cast grateful looks toward the elder right away…
If it weren't for his timely intervention, the Emperor would have indeed planned to take their lives!!!
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Little did they know, above the Douling Empire, the Ghost Emperor was looking down at what was happening below…
Then, he revealed a sinister smile…
"It seems that there are no longer any obstructing fools left. Now, let the entire Douling Empire fall under my might!!"
Visible to the naked eye, he mixed his blood-red Divine Power into the air, and it spread throughout the entire Douling Empire…
This method wouldn't immediately turn a weak Soul Master into an evil Soul Master…
Instead, it would accumulate within their bodies, and when it reached a limit, their minds and souls would be affected, turning them into complete evil Soul Masters!!
After all, converting Soul Masters into evil Soul Masters on such a large scale was not an easy feat, even for him who had just broken through to the God Rank!!
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