Chapter 2571: Is He Really Protecting Her?_1
Holy Spirit Cult!
The Demon Emperor glanced at the Holy Spirit Cult's deacons below and said viciously, "What on earth is that Ghost Emperor plotting?"
He returns to the Holy Spirit Cult out of the blue, then sets up the Dark Bell, leading to its death in the Federation Interrogation Room...
No one has any clue what his next move might be...
The deacons bowed their heads, cautiously responding, "Demon Emperor, please, calm your wrath. If the Sect Hierarch plotted to kill the Dark Bell, it must be because it betrayed the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Exactly, now in the entire Holy Spirit Cult, only the Sect Hierarch, the Vice Sect Hierarch, and yourself possess the strength to contend with the powerhouses from other forces. We can't afford any more losses!"
"Although there are disagreements between you and the Sect Hierarch, we beg you, Demon Emperor, to consider the bigger picture. Otherwise, our Holy Spirit Cult will never have a chance to rule over the entire Soul Land!"
Hearing these words, the Demon Emperor let out a cold "hmph"...
She naturally knew that the current combat power of the Holy Spirit Cult was far less than before, or else how could they possibly allow the Ghost Emperor to return!
Just as she was about to say something else, Vice Sect Leader Halosa walked in with an unsightly expression...
"Demon Emperor, I have urgent news to report!"
Seeing his demeanor, the Demon Emperor suppressed her dissatisfaction and inquired, "Vice Sect Hierarch, you look quite troubled. What happened?"
Halosa didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "According to the information we've received, the Spirit Pagoda is aggressively recruiting Soul Masters from all over the Continent. The total number of Soul Masters they have now has surpassed the federation's!"
"And in the future, they will pose an even greater threat to our Holy Spirit Cult!"
At this moment, the situation is completely unfavorable to the Holy Spirit Cult!
Upon hearing this, the Demon Emperor's eyebrows slightly raised, and her pupils revealed a trace of curiosity, "Oh? The Spirit Pagoda is openly recruiting Soul Masters in front of the federation. Interesting..."
She didn't dare say she understood, but she knew the federation wasn't a force that would simply watch someone surpass them!
No doubt, the federation must have tried to intervene and failed!
Halosa spoke again, "Demon Emperor, should we launch an attack on the Spirit Pagoda? I believe it would scatter a portion of the Soul Masters!"
The Demon Emperor promptly refused, "No... we can't do that. On the contrary, send someone to the Spirit Pagoda right now to seek cooperation!"
"If they dare to make such a bold move, their purpose must be far from simple. Perhaps we can make use of them!"
Halosa hesitated, "But... the current Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda is Gu Yuena, once one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, who already deeply loathes our Holy Spirit Cult."
"I fear..."
Cooperating with the Spirit Pagoda at a time like this was something he had never imagined!
The devil waved her hand dismissively, a cold sneer unconsciously crept onto her lips, "No matter, as long as they haven't outright refused, there's still a possibility for cooperation. Wasn't it the same with Qiangugu Dongfeng back then?"
Qiangugu Dongfeng also had a deep hatred for the Spirit Pagoda, and had refused cooperation multiple times!
However, swayed by the spectacular benefits that made others envious, he still chose to compromise!
This is a common ailment in humanity!!
Halosa remained silent...
"I understand!"
If the Holy Spirit Cult wants to reclaim a place for itself now, it can only rely on the mutual destruction between the major powers...
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Meanwhile, many of the Holy Spirit Cult's evil Soul Masters were following behind the Ghost Emperor...
One of the deacons couldn't help but ask, "Sect Hierarch, what are we doing here?"
Not staying at the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult but coming to such a place was quite puzzling...
The corner of the Ghost Emperor's eye swept over him as he said indifferently, "What are we doing? You will understand soon enough!"
After speaking, he quietly released his soul power fluctuation, allowing it to spread outwards...
Before long, dozens of men dressed in black robes and exuding a terrifying aura appeared without warning...
Upon realizing that it was the Ghost Emperor, they all half-knelt on the ground, bowing their proud heads...
They chorused, "Sect Hierarch!!"
The Ghost Emperor merely uttered a soft "hmm" in response...
These guys were evil Soul Masters secretly trained by him during his time in the Douling Empire, each one a Title Douluo level powerhouse...
Of course, to ensure their reliability, he had intentionally left his own mental imprint within their bodies...
Should any of them harbor dissent, he could take their lives at any moment!
Naturally, beyond that, there was an even greater purpose...
The deacons standing by saw this and widened their eyes, all revealing expressions of joy...
The stronger the Holy Spirit Cult became, the better it was for them!
They immediately asked, "Sect Hierarch, who are they?? We seem to have never seen them at the headquarters before!"
The Ghost Emperor didn't answer the question, "Who they are is not important, from now on, they will be the Holy Spirit Cult's New Twelve Protectors!!"
"Do you have any objections??"
The four great kings had all perished, but now they were greeted by twelve protectors...
His identity in the Holy Spirit Cult would once again surpass the Demon Emperor, becoming the true controller!!
How could these deacons dare to refute, "No, there's none, since it is the Sect Hierarch's command, they naturally qualify to be the twelve protectors, but about the Demon Emperor..."
The Ghost Emperor's face hidden beneath the mask twisted...
"There's no need to worry about the Demon Emperor, when I do things, it's not her place to point fingers!"
Although she possessed some strength, compared to him, she was not on the same level at all!
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Xingluo Empire!
Sitting on the imperial throne, Dai Yueyan appeared somewhat listless...
Upon hearing the approaching footsteps, he slowly opened his eyes...
When he realized the visitor was En Ci, he forced a bit of energy into his demeanor, "Ah, it's the State Preceptor. What's the matter?"
The former did not show any displeasure and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty the Emperor, those traitors have been dealt with by my own hands!"
Dai Yueyan gave a slight nod, "Hmm, you have worked hard, State Preceptor!"
If En Ci personally took action, there was no chance for those traitors to survive, which reassured him!
En Ci took a deep breath and spoke again, "It was but a small effort, besides that, Your Majesty the Emperor, Her Royal Highness the Princess wishes to see you!"
Dai Yueyan pressed his lips together, "Has Yun'er calmed down yet?"
The other nodded, "Yes, she has calmed down!"
En Ci continued to inquire, "Your Majesty, would you like to see her? Her Royal Highness the Princess has lost quite a bit of weight during this period!"
Dai Yueyan let out a sigh, "Ah..."
Sometimes, he felt that his actions were too much, but to ensure Dai Yun'er's safety...
He had no choice but to do so!
He nodded in response, "I understand, I will visit her after dealing with the matters at hand!"
En Ci breathed a sigh of relief and said once more, "I believe Your Majesty knows best, but I would like to remind you that Her Royal Highness the Princess is not a child anymore, she has the right to pursue her own life!"
"Is it truly protecting her by binding her within the imperial palace??"
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