Chapter 2953: The Truth_1
Tang Wulin showed a shocked expression, "What? How could there be such heavy casualties?"
He was well aware that Elder Ya'li had been healing the Soul Masters on the entire battlefield during the battle!
Yet, the Soul Master powerhouses of Douling Empire still suffered such great casualties!
No matter how he thought about it, something didn't seem right!
Seeing his reaction, an Ultimate Douluo of the Douling Empire explained again, "Hall Master Tang need not be surprised. Actually, these casualties are much better than I had anticipated, and I am already very satisfied."
The Soul Master powerhouses of the Douling Empire were prepared for significant casualties!
They were even prepared for the complete destruction of their forces!
However, fortunately with the Saint Soul Douluo present, the losses were reduced by more than several times!!
Tang Wulin was dumbfounded by this statement, awkwardly scratching his head and saying, "Is that... so?"
He had thought that the former would have grievances against Elder Ya'li, but now it seemed that he had worried too much.
Yue Zhengyu, standing beside him, analyzed seriously, "Wulin, I guess the reason why the Douling Empire suffered casualties might be that their own strength was too weak. They died at the hands of evil Soul Masters before Elder Ya'li's healing could reach them!"
Xie Xie echoed, "Yes, that's very possible. If they were killed by those evil Soul Masters, even their souls might have been devoured. So, even if Elder Ya'li healed their bodies, it wouldn't matter."
Yuanen Zhentian shifted the topic, "Regardless, those evil Soul Masters have been completely exterminated!"
Tang Yinmeng narrowed her eyes, "No, there's still one doubt. The Ghost Emperor, he hasn't shown himself throughout this battle!"
With the Ghost Emperor's character, how could he possibly just watch as his Evil Soul Master Army was slaughtered to near extinction!!
En Ci agreed, "Hmm... Elder Tang is right, that Ghost Emperor might still be planning something in the dark!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Xie and Yuanen Yehui looked at each other, both discerning the intention the other wanted to express...
The former tacitly remained silent, while the latter turned to Tang Wulin and said solemnly, "Wulin, now that the battle with the Evil Soul Master Army has ended, it's time to tell everyone about that matter!"
In an instant, all those present showed puzzled expressions...
That matter?
Could it be that the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion were still keeping something from them??
Tang Wulin also realized something, his expression becoming solemn...
"Yes, indeed it's time to disclose that matter. We can't keep everyone in the dark forever!!"
A sense of foreboding suddenly surged in En Ci's heart, as he asked urgently, "Hall Master Tang, what do you mean by that??"
The rest of the Soul Masters furrowed their brows, chiming in, "It feels like it's going to be some bad news. Otherwise, Hall Master Tang wouldn't have chosen this moment to speak!"
"I have the same feeling, but Hall Master Tang, please don't keep us in suspense, tell us now."
"Damn it, my heart suddenly started racing. It wouldn't be some terrible news, would it?"
"We should brace ourselves. Looking at Hall Master Tang's serious demeanor, it probably has to do with this battle we just fought!!"
Tang Wulin clenched his fists, each word deliberate and grave, "It's like this, actually, while we were fighting the Evil Soul Master Army, the imperial palace had already been attacked!!"
Upon hearing this, everyone showed astonished expressions...
"What... What?? The imperial palace was attacked?? And it happened during the fight with the Evil Soul Masters, doesn't that mean the palace has already fallen!!"
"There are no powerhouses in the palace; there's no way to defend against an attack by evil Soul Masters!"
"Doesn't that mean that the emperor of the Douling Empire has fallen??"
"I'm afraid that's the case. With the Ghost Emperor there, even if there were one or two Ultimate Douluo holding the fort, it would be futile!!"
"Damn it, I thought we had won the victory. I didn't expect the imperial palace to fall first. This battle is meaningless and even a complete waste of time!!"
"It's over, everything is over. Once the Dou Ling Empire's emperor is dead, the whole empire will be controlled by the Ghost Emperor. I fear the imperial palace is already occupied by the evil Soul Masters!!"
En Ci looked at Tang Wulin, furrowed his brow, and asked, "Hall Master Tang, is this really true??"
Tang Wulin responded affirmatively, "Yes, it's absolutely true. This was the last message the emperor of the Douling Empire conveyed to me before he died!!"
"If that's the case, the imperial palace has probably indeed fallen, and even His Majesty the Emperor has already died!!"
The Ghost Emperor is ruthless and would not possibly let him live!
The Ultimate Douluo from the Douling Empire urgently asked, "What should we do next then? Just stand by and watch the Ghost Emperor take over the entire Douling Empire??"
Tang Wulin shook his head, "I'm sorry, but now that the palace has been lost, going back now would only increase the casualties!"
"The best choice is to leave the Douling Empire for now, prepare a thorough plan, and then take it back!!"
Upon hearing this, the previous speaker realized that the Soul Masters present would not go to the imperial palace and scolded, "If you won't go, then I will. If it comes to it, I'll fight it out with them!"
Tang Wulin's pupils contracted, and he immediately restrained him, "No, going now would only mean a pointless sacrifice."
This Ultimate Douluo, upon hearing the words, did not give up and said again, "Even so, I can't let the evil Soul Masters occupy the imperial palace. If that happens, the civilians of the Douling Empire will suffer immeasurable harm!!"
Seeing this, En Ci spoke out of the blue, "Hall Master Tang, how about this, you and I go to scout first. If the situation is dire, we'll withdraw immediately!"
"If the situation is not as bad, perhaps we can attempt to take back the imperial palace!!"
Tang Wulin hesitated for a moment, "This... wouldn't be right, would it?"
En Ci said earnestly, "There's nothing wrong with it. Although our purpose here is to eradicate the evil Soul Masters, we can't just watch idly as the Douling Empire becomes the Ghost Emperor's plaything!"
If the Douling Empire falls, the next one will certainly be the Xingluo Empire!!
After struggling for a while, Tang Wulin finally nodded slightly, "I understand. Then... let's do as the Holy Dragon Douluo suggests."
But the next second, Xie Xie suddenly interrupted, "Wulin, let me go with the Holy Dragon Douluo instead. I'm an agile-attack class Soul Master, and even if I'm discovered, I can escape immediately!"
Not even the Ghost Emperor would be able to catch me!!
Yuanen Yehui nodded in agreement, "Yeah, I think what Xie Xie said makes sense. His going would greatly increase the safety!!"
Tang Yinmeng pursed her lips, "Wulin, under these circumstances, this would be the perfect opportunity for Xie Xie to use his strengths!"
Tang Wulin looked at Xie Xie and did not refuse, "Xie Xie, then you must be very careful. After what happened last time, the Ghost Emperor probably already knows how to bypass space-type soul skills!"
Xie Xie gave a 'no problem' gesture, "Don't worry, I'll be fine!!"
Immediately, he turned to En Ci and said, "Holy Dragon Douluo, let's go!"
The latter did not say much, merely giving a firm "Hmm!!"
The next second, the two of them dashed toward the direction of the imperial palace...
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