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The rest of them also focused their gaze on Tang Wulin…
Because, whether or not to inform the Spirit Pagoda of this matter, the decision rested on his shoulders…
However, everyone evidently underestimated Tang Wulin's resolve, as he spoke without the slightest hesitation, "If we tell the Spirit Pagoda about this, given Gu Yue's personality, she will definitely go to all lengths to hinder the federation from collecting materials from the abyssal plane!"
"Without the God-killing soul-guided missiles, Soul Land would be dominated by the Spirit Pagoda; thus, keeping this matter a secret is the correct choice!"
Xu Xiaoyan observed Tang Wulin's expression carefully and found he did not show any trace of confusion…
She couldn't help but ask, "Wulin, do you really think that way? What about Gu Yue?"
For Wulin, the most important person was definitely Gu Yuena!
This decision, for him, surely wasn't as straightforward as he made it sound!
Tang Wulin gave her a smile, "Xiao Yan, I understand what you mean. Gu Yue is indeed our companion, but at the same time, she is also the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda!"
"Both sides have their own bottom lines!!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan immediately recalled her previous conversation with him…
At that time, she had already inquired about these matters!
She pursed her lips, "I understand now, Wulin. Since this is your decision, I have no objections!"
The Shrek Seven Monsters exchanged glances and seemed to have understood something as well…
They declared one after another, "I also trust Wulin. He must have made this decision after careful consideration!"
"Wulin is the Sea God Pavilion Master. When he makes a decision, I have no objections!"
"I agree. This concerns the future of the entire Soul Land. Even if Gu Yue was once our companion, we cannot reveal the secret!"
"Ah, if only Gu Yue could return to Shrek Academy, it would be so good. Perhaps, Shrek Academy could become allies with the Spirit Pagoda, just like Tang Sect!"
Tang Wulin assuredly said, "It will definitely happen!"
He himself and Gu Yue didn't necessarily have to become enemies; there was certainly a way to find a win-win situation…
Cai Yue'er spoke with a hint of relief, "It seems, Wulin, that you have already made your decision!"
Only then did Tang Wulin come back to his senses and said to Cai Yue'er and the others, "Elder Cai, I'm sorry, I was a bit presumptuous…"
Although he had received affirmation from the Shrek Seven Monsters, he had not yet consulted Cai Yue'er and the others!
She shook her head, "You are the Sea God Pavilion Master. You have the right to decide. How could it be presumptuous?"
Lan Muzi agreed, "Yeah, Wulin, you are more and more like a Pavilion Master, just like Lord Yun Ming!"
Tang Yinmeng added, "Yes, but Lord Yun Ming is a bit more domineering. Once he decides on something, no one is allowed to change it!"
Yuan En Zhentian laughed and said, "That's unavoidable. Although Wulin became the Sea God Pavilion Master a long time ago, he hasn't been in the role for very long. He will probably need some time to adapt!"
Ya Li showed a trace of a smile, "Yeah, every time I see Wulin, I can see Lord Yun Ming's shadow!!"
Shrek Academy will surely flourish under your leadership!
She silently said these words in her heart…
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Spirit Pagoda!
After receiving the message from the Xingluo Empire, Di Tian immediately sought out "Your Majesty, the emperor of the Xingluo Empire, Xue Yuntian, wishes to speak with you personally!"
Gu Yuena raised her eyebrows, "Xue Yuntian? Didn't he already discuss with the teacher and refused to accept the conditions given by the Spirit Pagoda?"
She was now worried about Leng Yaozhu, who had lost contact, and had no time to bother with Xue Yuntian!
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Di Tian's tone grew heavier, "That's right, but... the matter Xue Yuntian wishes to discuss seems to be related to Leng Yaozhu!"
To tell the truth, when he heard about this, he had an ominous premonition, and he was sure his master must have felt it too!
Indeed, Gu Yuena's pupils contracted sharply, "What??"
Could it be that Leng Yaozhu's loss of contact was related to the Dou Ling Empire?
Seeing this, Di Tian hesitated, "Your Majesty..."
Gu Yuena's gaze became much colder, "Connect me to Xue Yuntian's line immediately!!"
The former naturally did not dare to disobey her command and immediately instructed the members of the Spirit Pagoda to connect the line...
Soon, Gu Yuena's communicator rang...
"Ancient Tower Master, I have something to inform you about, regarding the Sky Phoenix Douluo!"
It was none other than the Dou Ling Empire's Emperor, Xue Yuntian!!
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena gave no regard for the other's status, saying coldly, "Xue Yuntian, spare me the nonsense. My teacher... what happened to the Sky Phoenix Douluo?"
Across the line, Xue Yuntian suppressed the displeasure in his heart, "The Sky Phoenix Douluo was attacked by the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Master in the Dou Ling Empire. For this, I am truly sorry!!"
Gu Yuena's heart began to race violently, "Are you saying that she is dead?"
Xue Yuntian hesitated for a moment but still answered, "Yes!!"
"The Sky Phoenix Douluo has fallen, and we have found her body..."
Gu Yuena lowered her head, sinking into silence...
Seeing there was no reply for a long time, Xue Yuntian's tone also grew more heated, "Ancient Tower Master?? Are you listening?"
Who could have known, Gu Yuena suddenly looked up, her eyes blazing with a bone-chilling coldness as her entire aura exploded forth...
"Xue Yuntian, did you do this?"
Even the nearby Di Tian could sense the surging intent to kill, instinctively stepping back a few paces...
Across the vast distance, Xue Yuntian could also feel the other's fury, swallowing hard before saying, "Ancient Tower Master, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with the Dou Ling Empire, it's the doing of the Holy Spirit Cult. I can guarantee it with my imperial throne!!"
Why... why did this Gu Yuena, with just a few words, make him feel such a deep fear...
Gu Yuena once again uttered her emotionless words, "Yet, the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult has already disappeared from Soul Land not so long ago!!"
Xue Yuntian suddenly didn't know how to explain, "This... I am not sure, maybe the higher-ups of the Holy Spirit Cult did not fully die, right, on the body of the Sky Phoenix Douluo, there remains..."
Before he could finish, Gu Yuena interrupted, "Shut up!! I will personally investigate this matter. If my teacher's death is related to the Dou Ling Empire, then the Dou Ling Empire will pay a terrible price!!"
With that, she hung up the communication...
Witnessing the scene, Di Tian said nothing further and immediately turned to leave...
He knew that his master needed to be alone right now!!
Leng Yaozhu had a deep relationship with her, and her sudden death was a tremendous blow!!
But...
Even if protectors of the Holy Spirit Cult had fled that great battle, could they really pose a threat to Leng Yaozhu, of Limit Douluo Level??
It seems that the matter is not as simple as the Dou Ling Empire's Emperor had said!!!
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