Chapter 2831: Investigation_1
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Lena gazed at the belatedly arriving Evil Moon and complained, "Brother, where have you been? Why haven't you come back for so long?"
Evil Moon scratched his head apologetically, "Sorry, I was held up by something just now!"
Immediately, he leaned in close to Xu Sheng and whispered, "Xu Sheng, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo asked me to inform you that someone has been investigating your identity recently. They told you to think carefully about whether you have offended anyone!"
Xu Sheng raised his eyebrows, "Someone is investigating my identity?"
And they specifically had Yueguan and Gui Mei pass the message, indicating the other party's background might not be ordinary...
However, if one were to speak of the place I frequented the most these past few days, it would only be the soul fighting arena!
As for offending anyone...
I'm afraid the only one would be Yu Tianheng from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, right?
But relying on him, he definitely wouldn't have the authority to investigate me. It must be Qin Ming's idea!
Seeing Xu Sheng's thoughtful expression, Evil Moon inquired with surprise, "Xu Sheng, could it be that you already know who it is?"
Xu Sheng didn't deny it and casually replied, "Hmm, I can probably deduce it. After all, I've only offended so few people!"
Flame, who was eavesdropping from behind, exclaimed in astonishment, "What? Xu Sheng has offended someone from a major power and is even being investigated by them. Doesn't that mean, when he leaves Pope Hall, he's likely to be attacked!"
This loud outcry naturally rang clearly in Lena's ears, "Flame, what did you just say??"
Flame quickly covered his mouth and laughed awkwardly, "Ah ah... it's nothing, I was just talking to myself, hahaha."
Evil Moon glared at him fiercely, "Flame, you sneak, if you're going to eavesdrop, can't you do it without causing such a fuss?"
He knew all too well that Nana's heart was fully invested in Xu Sheng right now; if she found out, she would definitely become frightened and anxious.
However, Lena didn't care about any of that and looked towards him, "Brother, what Flame just mentioned...?"
Evil Moon gave a confirming answer, "Hmm, it's true. Xu Sheng's situation doesn't seem very good."
Since Nana already knew, it wouldn't be good to keep hiding it.
As expected, Lena's expression became worried, "Then what should we do? Didn't the teacher ask Xu Sheng to go to the soul fighting arena for actual combat? It would be very dangerous if he went alone, right?"
"How about this, I'll tell the teacher, and we'll join Xu Sheng at the soul fighting arena too?"
Xu Sheng refused without any hesitation, "There's no need. Those guys might be investigating me, but they may not necessarily bear ill will!"
Evil Moon agreed, "That's right, Nana. They're just investigating. It doesn't necessarily mean they'll take action."
"Moreover, Xu Sheng is a Title Douluo, a powerful fighter of that level. Without knowing the specifics, it's impossible for something to happen to him."
"Exactly, Nana, just relax. If there's really a problem, His Holiness the Pope certainly won't let those people off the hook!"
Lena came back to her senses, "Also... you're right, I was too worried!"
Due to Xu Sheng's frequent practice with her and the others, she had almost forgotten about his tremendous soul power rank of level 90!
He was not someone an ordinary Soul Master could contend with!
Xu Sheng smiled faintly, "However, Nana, thank you all the same."
Lena was a bit taken aback and murmured softly, "It's... it's okay, we're companions. It's... what we should do!"
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The Douling Empire!!
Upon learning that Emperor Xue Yuntian had been attacked, all the Title Douluo rushed to the imperial palace...
Upon entering, they saw Xie Xie, gasping for breath, struggling to stand before Emperor Xue Yuntian...
In front of them stood the fearsome Ghost Emperor, his entire being exuding an oppressive force...
He let out a cold laugh, "Continually using Spatial Shuttle, you must be reaching your limit, right? If you keep using it, be careful not to lose your life!"
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"If you abandon Xue Yuntian and leave now, I can spare your life!"
"Pfft!"
As soon as the words were out, Xie Xie felt a sweetness in his throat, and blood spilled from his mouth...
But he still retorted, "Wishful thinking, I can still hold on!!"
Seeing this, Xue Yuntian said with a complex look in his eyes, "Elder Xie, there's no need to lose your life for me. Leave quickly!"
To have protected himself to this extent, he had already done as much as honor demanded!!
At a time like this, how could Xie Xie possibly agree, "What foolish talk, I said I would protect you and I will never go back on my word, even if it means dying here!!"
The strong of the Douling Empire did not stand idly by but rushed over immediately…
They shouted in unison, "Your Majesty the Emperor, we've come too late!!"
Seeing their arrival, Xue Yuntian was overjoyed, "Not late, not late at all! You've come just in time!"
With the powerful forces of the Douling Empire arriving at the nick of time, perhaps, he might really survive this day!!
The Ghost Emperor naturally witnessed all of this and became somewhat impatient, "As expected, the longer it drags on, the more troublesome it becomes!"
If it weren't for that bothersome Spatial Soul Skill, Xue Yuntian would have been torn to pieces by him long ago!
Enough, he had good luck today, but next time, it might not be the same!
It's not possible to have so many strong guards around all the time!
Thinking of this, he "hmphed" coldly, and his figure and presence completely disappeared…
For a moment, Xie Xie was stunned, murmuring, "Ghost Emperor… has left…"
When his spiritual power truly could not sense the presence of the Ghost Emperor anymore, his ever-tense consciousness finally dissipated…
He fell to the ground…
Reacting, Xue Yuntian urgently ordered, "What are you standing around for? Quickly take Elder Xie away for treatment, and summon the best support-class Soul Masters in the Douling Empire to heal him!!"
"He is my benefactor and absolutely nothing must happen to him!!"
He might be ruthless, but he had not lost the conscience of being a human being!!
Upon hearing this command, the crowd replied in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
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Sea God's Pavilion!
Hearing the voice from the communicator, Tang Wulin exclaimed, "What?? The Ghost Emperor launched a surprise attack on the Douling Empire Imperial Palace, and Xie Xie has been critically injured, now in a coma??"
On the other end, Xue Yuntian spoke with a bit of an apology, "I apologize, Elder Xie was injured while protecting me using the Spatial Shuttle soul skill repeatedly!"
"But rest assured, all the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, I have already summoned the finest support-class Soul Masters in the Douling Empire for his treatment!!"
"We won't let anything happen to him!!"
Tang Wulin couldn't help but clench his fists, though angry in his heart, thinking about the injuries Xie Xie suffered to protect him…
He had to suppress it, "Then I'll leave it in your hands, Your Majesty the Emperor!!"
After speaking, he disconnected the communicator…
Faced with the gazes of the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, Tang Wulin took a deep breath, "You all must have heard from the communicator, Xie Xie has been critically injured while protecting Xue Yuntian from the Ghost Emperor, and is currently receiving treatment!!"
"Although the specific situation was not mentioned, the backlash from repeatedly using the Spatial Shuttle soul skill couldn't be anything but severe!"
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