Chapter 3317: The Situation is Turbulent
Gu Yuena took a deep breath, showing no interest in their explanations...
She stared directly at them, "I don't want to hear your explanations, answer me, are you going to defy my orders?"
As her words fell, the temperature in the entire space plummeted to freezing...
Even causing Diamond Dust to emerge on the ground...
Under the pressure of her words, Di Tian and Bi Ji's expressions began to contort uncontrollably...
After what seemed like an eternity, Gu Yuena closed her beautiful eyes and shook her head, "So, even you, I can't fully trust?"
"If you can defy my orders now, you will do the same in the future!"
In an instant, the pressure on Di Tian and Bi Ji grew even more immense, almost reaching the point of eruption...
But soon...
Di Tian, as if deflated, slowly bent his body...
He gritted his teeth and said, "I... I am willing to apologize to Tang Wulin, for I doubted his purpose before fully understanding!!"
"I am very sorry!"
Seeing Di Tian utter such words, Bi Ji too snapped out of her extreme anger...
"My lord, I also apologize for my previous rudeness to him... to Tang Wulin!"
Tang Wulin swallowed hard, never having imagined that Di Tian and Bi Ji would actually submit...
And be willing to apologize to the person they despised the most!
Hastily, he approached them and intended to help them up, but still, "Di Tian, Bi Ji, please get up. There's absolutely no need for you to apologize to me!"
This is putting me on the grill, Gu Yuena, it might even deepen the resentment between us!
To his surprise, Di Tian angrily rebuked, "Tang Wulin, shut your mouth. While we apologize to you, it's only because of the Sect Hierarch's orders, don't be so hypocritical here!"
Bi Ji also spoke in a tone that went from dark to light, "That's right, we obey the Sect Hierarch's orders, not because of you!"
Tang Wulin's mouth twitched...
So now, should he accept their apologies or not?
He felt extremely frustrated!
Gu Yuena simply replied indifferently, "Alright, you may all stand down now!"
Then, Di Tian and Bi Ji exchanged glances, reined in their emotions, and swiftly left...
When things finally calmed down...
Tang Wulin looked at Gu Yuena, puzzled. "Gu Yue, you knew they harbored some hatred toward me, yet you made them apologize. Why did you do that?"
"It could potentially cause their resentment to grow exponentially!"
He was confused about Gu Yuena's purpose in doing this!
But it definitely wasn't to make them apologize to him!
Gu Yuena changed her demeanor, blinked her beautiful eyes and feigned ignorance, "Wulin, what are you talking about? I just wanted them to apologize to you!"
Tang Wulin rolled his eyes, "Gu Yue, you might fool others but not me!"
Gu Yuena shrugged, "Okay... Actually, making them apologize to you was just a test of their loyalty to me!"
Tang Wulin's forehead bulged with veins, clearly disbelieving...
"What? Loyalty? Di Tian and Bi Ji should be the ones most trustworthy of you, even willing to give their lives!"
Gu Yuena nodded, "Yes... I know!"
Tang Wulin pressed on, "Then why..."
Gu Yuena's eyes revealed a mix of complex emotions as she said, "Because I often think, if the soul beasts were really restored, could Di Tian and his kind truly live in harmony with humans?"
Their kin were nearly exterminated by humans, and it was only through the technology of creating artificial spirit beasts that the Soul Beast Clan barely managed to survive!
And now, they were expected to live in harmony with humans, which was something Di Tian and other ferocious beasts found difficult to accept!
Tang Wulin propped up his chin, thoughtful, "So that's how it is... I can barely understand why you would do this."
"But was it really necessary to use an apology to me to prove it? Their behavior just now, they were almost at the point of losing their reason and attacking me!"
However, Gu Yuena didn't seem to care about that...
"So what if they did? You're not the same as you were before, either. Even if Di Tian and Bi Ji joined forces, they probably wouldn't be your match, right?"
With his strength, escaping would be a piece of cake!
Of course, what was more important was her belief that Di Tian and Bi Ji would not defy her orders!
Tang Wulin gave a wry smile, "Am I... being used by you, Gu Yue?"
Gu Yuena showed no intention of continuing the conversation, mercilessly issuing an eviction order...
"Alright, Wulin, let's end the catch-up here. If we are detected by people from other powers, it may cause suspicions about Shrek Academy's stance!"
Tang Wulin knew he couldn't change her mind and was very sensible in his response... "Alright, alright, it's indeed quite late!"
"However, Gu Yue, you must take care of yourself and don't shoulder everything alone!"
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The Douling Empire!
Listening to the report of his subordinate, the Ghost Emperor spoke with keen interest, "I didn't expect it, the Spirit Pagoda has truly mastered the cutting-edge technology of artificial spirit beasts!"
"They've probably even surpassed the federation!"
Seeing this, the evil Soul Master by his side took the initiative to speak, "Sect Hierarch, the Spirit Pagoda's development is rapid, and their resources and technology have already surpassed the federation, could it be that you..."
He didn't finish his sentence before the Ghost Emperor's hand slashed across his neck...
A spray of blood followed...
Until his head hit the ground, the evil Soul Master hadn't even realized how he died!
"Eh... why... am I stepping back? Is that... my body?"
A few seconds later, he lost his life breath along with his confusion...
The remaining evil Soul Masters, having seen this, didn't dare to express anger or speak, fearing they would be the next ones!
After all, there was no shortage of powerhouses among the evil Soul Masters, and the Ghost Emperor could easily cultivate a Soul Sage or even a Soul Douluo!
The Ghost Emperor turned his head, showing a kind smile to the crowd...
"You don't have to be afraid; fools like him who lack brains, even if they fight against the Soul Masters of Soul Land, they'll just lose their lives pointlessly!"
"Better to die by my hand than like that!"
The evil Soul Master who reported the news mustered his courage and said, "Sect Hierarch, regarding these artificial spirit beasts, I have used the Divine Power you granted me to drive them into a frenzy..."
"The Spirit Pagoda is probably still worrying about how to solve this problem, which should buy you enough time!"
The Ghost Emperor raised an eyebrow, "You've done well, tell me, what reward would you like?"
The latter's face lit up, and he immediately knelt down...
"I beseech you, Sect Hierarch, to grant me even greater power!"
The Ghost Emperor licked his lips, "Want to gain greater power? Fine, I'll satisfy you!"
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