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"You actually have such great expectations for him?"
Jinpeng was first stunned, then asked, "Sect Master, don't know if you've heard a saying?"
Poison Not Dead's brow raised, "What saying? Just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."
Jinpeng hesitated for a moment before speaking, "That saying is, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment..."
Upon hearing this, Poison Not Dead suddenly laughed, "Hahaha, what you say is indeed correct, very reasonable. But I also have a phrase, don't know if you've heard it..."
"What saying?"
"Twin Ultimate Spirit..."
"Nani?" Jinpeng exclaimed in surprise with a phrase he didn't know where he had heard, "You, you're saying Qin Xiao, he..."
Poison Not Dead nodded indifferently, "Originally, I didn't want to reveal this secret. The reason why we gave up on Long Aotian, the genius disciple we had cultivated for more than a decade, is not because Long Aotian isn't strong enough, but because Qin Xiao is too outstanding.
Not only does he possess the god-given Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul of the second golden awakening, but he also has the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul. Each of these Martial Souls alone is more powerful than Long Aotian's Martial Soul, let alone when both Martial Souls appear in the same person.
Therefore, it's destined that Qin Xiao will become a peak powerhouse on Soul Land. I have every reason to stake the future of our sect on him."
Ultimate Ice Martial Soul... Golden Second Awakening Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul...
Jinpeng was so shocked that he was speechless.
Qin Xiao truly shocked him once again.
Poison Not Dead continued, "This is also why I did not give the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo to Vina, I believe Qin Xiao is more suitable to possess that ice attribute hundred-thousand-year soul beast, and I trust that when he receives that soul beast embryo, it will also generate a favorable impression for our Body Sect."
An understanding dawned on Jinpeng, "No wonder that, upon your return to the sect, you had been reluctant to bring out the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo, you had another plan in mind..."
Poison Not Dead chuckled, "Anyway, Mingde Hall is footing the bill for us, this favor is coming to us for free."
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Sun-Moon Empire.
Within the Imperial Palace Hall.
"Your Highness, you called for me, may I know what your orders are?"
Ju Zi just glanced at the figure sitting in the wheelchair before bowing her head and asking with a serious tone.
In her early years, her family was broken and lost due to war, and it was Prince Xu Tianran who saved her.
Later, she stayed by Xu Tianran's side, and during an attack on Xu Tianran, she protected him with her life, thus becoming Xu Tianran's confidant.
Afterward, according to Xu Tianran's request, she went to study at the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, and it must be said that Ju Zi also displayed amazing Soul Master talent.
Xu Tianran silently turned his wheelchair, revealing a face of bitter smile and helplessness, "I know that because of your 'tutor-uncle', you still harbor a lot of resentment towards me. But the reason I chose to heed the advice of the Supreme Elder was also a move of compulsion...
It is now the trend of the times. Our Sun-Moon Empire must set sights on the three great empires and Shrek. If we were to directly send our powerhouses to fight to the death against the people of the Body Sect, it might not be the wisest choice."
There was something Xu Tianran hadn't gotten wrong, and that was that his choice to support the decisions of the Supreme Elder was also compelled...
Kong Deming also placed significant pressure on him, even revealing to him the true identity of Qin Xiao.
Twin Martial Souls, one of which is the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul, Kong Deming also said that there's a ninety percent chance that Qin Xiao's achievements on the path of a Soul Master could reach those of a level ten Soul Master...
But in the face of the overall situation, what difference could a level ten Soul Master make?
Not to mention the empire that would be unified after the entire Soul Land...
Even in the present Sun-Moon Empire, we fundamentally have no fear of such a powerhouse.
Moreover, on a battlefield that is akin to a meat grinder, the power of one person really is very weak.
"Your Majesty, you're overthinking it. Ju Zi doesn't have so many thoughts."
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Ju Zi behaved meekly and compliantly.
In fact, over the past few days, she had become utterly disappointed in Xu Tianran.
However, Xu Tianran had once shown her kindness, and she could not fail to repay it.
"Sigh, even if you don't speak of it, I can see that you have some prejudices against me.
When you grow up and your status changes, maybe you will understand my painstaking efforts."
How astute Xu Tianran was; how could he not perceive Ju Zi's real thoughts?
But he also knew that some knots could not be untied in a day or two, with just a few words.
Besides, now was not the time for romantic affairs.
"Ju Zi, I have a very important matter right now, and I need your help to accomplish it."
Xu Tianran put his complex thoughts aside and earnestly said to Ju Zi.
"Your Highness, just give your command. Even if I have to climb mountains of swords or go down into seas of flames, I won't even frown."
"That won't be necessary..." Xu Tianran shook his head, "However, speaking of the difficulty of the task, I do think it's no less challenging than climbing mountains of swords or going down into seas of flames.
I hope you can join the military for me and take charge of the Empire's troops. I want to make you the Empire's female general, a heroine, adored and supported by all, establishing faith within the Empire."
His eyes blazed as he stared at Ju Zi.
"Your Highness?" Ju Zi suddenly looked up, incredulously looking at Xu Tianran, totally unexpected that he would say such a thing.
Indeed, it gave her quite the shock.
"I'm afraid I'm not able to shoulder such a heavy responsibility."
"Ju Zi, in the whole Empire, the only person I can fully trust is you... If you're unwilling to help me, I really don't know who else to turn to..." Xu Tianran said with a wry smile and a helpless gesture.
Ju Zi: "..."
She fell silent.
Really not knowing what to say.
Xu Tianran said, "As for the news about Qin Xiao, I've already sent people to investigate. I believe that with his talent, he would be treated like a treasure in the Body Sect.
After all, owners of the self martial soul are scarce, and Qin Xiao's talent is so high. As long as Poison Not Dead isn't foolish, he wouldn't harm Qin Xiao.
Moreover, I can promise you that as long as you can help me achieve my goal and help me secure the throne successfully, I will negotiate with the Body Sect for you in the future. No matter what the cost, I will redeem Qin Xiao for you, how about that?"
Seeing that Ju Zi could not make up her mind, Xu Tianran upped the ante.
He could see that after saying these words, Ju Zi clearly hesitated.
He did not hurry to press Ju Zi but patiently waited.
After a long time, Ju Zi finally took a deep breath and asked, "Your Highness, what should I do?"
Xu Tianran smiled faintly, "I knew you would make the right choice. Don't worry, I've already arranged everything for you. You'll withdraw from the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy tomorrow..."
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Elsewhere.
In the depths of the Evil Spirit Forest.
Spirit Hall Headquarters.
Zhong Liwu furiously smashed a wine cup worth hundreds of golden soul coins to pieces, "What did you say? Xuan Zi, that old fool, not only refused to recognize good from bad, but he also killed the Scorpion Tiger Douluo?"