Chapter 308: Stagnation_1
Soul Land!
Royal household!
Sitting on the throne, Dai Yueyan listened with a heavy expression to the words of the soldier below...
"Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, we have followed your instructions and conducted another investigation of the Douling Empire, and have found no suspicious activity,"
"Preliminarily, it seems the Ghost Emperor has not issued an order to the evil Soul Masters to attack the Xingluo Empire and Soul Land!"
After hearing the report, Dai Yueyan finally took a deep breath, "No suspicious activity? This is quite different from what I had anticipated!"
He had originally thought that after the Ghost Emperor succeeded, he would launch a full-scale attack on the Xingluo Empire or Soul Land with thunderous methods!
However, it now seems that this is not the case!
These evil Soul Masters have all remained quietly within the Douling Empire, without any intention of invasion!
Dai Yun'er, the only one with the qualification to stand by his side, couldn't help but speak up, "Elder brother, things are probably not so simple. The Ghost Emperor is likely plotting something!"
Dai Yueyan clearly thought so too and nodded in agreement, "Mmm, the Ghost Emperor has already broken through to the God Rank, he must have great ambition. If there's no action now, it's probably just to confuse us!"
Seeing this, the other Daijins offered their own suggestions...
"Your Majesty the Emperor, this minister believes that while the Ghost Emperor and the evil Soul Masters have not made any moves, we should immediately join forces with the powers of Soul Land and launch an attack on the Douling Empire!"
"This minister seconds the motion. The evil Soul Masters of the Douling Empire would certainly not expect us to take the initiative to attack. We could catch them off guard, and perhaps reverse the situation in one fell swoop!"
"Absolutely not, we cannot yet be sure that the evil Soul Masters are unprepared for battle. If this is a trap they've intentionally set, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
"That's right. The Ghost Emperor is treacherous and cunning. How could he not have anticipated this? He must have prepared a countermeasure. If we really take the initiative to attack, our entire army could be wiped out!!"
These varied and disordered remarks made Dai Yueyan roll his eyes, "If you can't even reach a unified opinion, how can I adopt any?"
Indeed, these newly-selected Daijins were of no help in managing the Xingluo Empire!
The Daijins fell silent, their eyes filled with helplessness...
In the current situation, they could think of no solution, let alone agree on a unified opinion!
Seeing that they had nothing more to say, Dai Yueyan sighed and then turned to look at Dai Yun'er beside him, "Yun'er, what are your thoughts on this matter?"
When it came down to it, Yun'er was reliable!
Dai Yun'er wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, she instead said, "Elder brother, hasn't the State Preceptor already gone to Soul Land with a group of strong Soul Masters from the Xingluo Empire?"
"I think we should wait for their return before making a decision!"
She was not skilled in these matters, and speaking rashly would not be of any help!
Dai Yueyan showed a hint of disappointment and sighed, "I see."
Indeed, after the other had been gone for a few years, the air of regality belonging to the royal household had already faded greatly...
Her conversation with him was no longer as straightforward as it had once been but was now measured carefully!
Dai Yun'er seemed to sense something and asked with confusion, "Elder brother, what's wrong? Was there a problem with my answer just now?"
Dai Yueyan coughed and shook his head, "No, no problem. I was just wondering why the State Preceptor and the others, after concluding their discussions with the top powers of Soul Land, have not returned yet!"
Though she knew he was changing the subject, Dai Yun'er did not call him out on it but went along with his words, "Perhaps they've been delayed by some matter. The State Preceptor is not someone who drags his feet in his affairs!"
Dai Yueyan also nodded slightly, "That is true... Let's hope nothing goes wrong on their way back!"
The ministers below, hearing these words, also bowed their heads, pretending not to exist...
After all, the only person who could speak to Emperor Dai Yueyan in such a tone was none other than Her Royal Highness the Princess, Dai Yun'er.
Anyone else would have hardly escaped a death sentence!!
However, it was precisely for this reason that these ministers could avoid being terrified.
When Emperor Dai Yueyan's gaze fell on the ministers again, he immediately waved his hand and said, "Alright, you all standing here will not provide any good advice, everyone leave."
"Oh yes, if the State Preceptor and others return, make sure to inform me at once!"
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
The ministers signaled and quickly disappeared within the grand hall...
Emperor Dai Yueyan's expression also eased in an instant, and after standing up, he stretched and said, "It's over now, Yun'er, let's go."
Dai Yun'er furrowed her brows slightly. "Elder Brother, where are we going?"
The former walked to her side, knocked her on the head with his hand, and said teasingly, "Of course, we're going to eat. Even an emperor cannot survive without eating!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yun'er suddenly became a bit coy. "Eating, I... I understand, Elder Brother, but please don't knock on my head anymore!"
Emperor Dai Yueyan couldn't help but laugh out loud. "I know, I know, Yun'er, you are now a Title Douluo level powerhouse, and of course, you have your own dignity. Let's consider this forgiveness from your brother this time!"
Not waiting for a reply, he left the grand hall with his hands clasped behind his back...
Watching his departing figure, Dai Yun'er was momentarily dazed...
But soon after, she came to her senses and quickly caught up...
"Elder Brother, wait for me! It's been so long since I've been back, the imperial palace has undergone quite some changes!"
There was a time when the relationship between herself and her brother was this close!
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Meanwhile, En Ci and his group were still lingering in Soul Land!
One Soul Master among them suddenly stopped and couldn't help but ask, "State Preceptor since the matter has been handled, shouldn't we return to the Xingluo Empire by now? There hasn't been a message for so long; His Majesty the Emperor must be anxious!"
Hearing this, the other Soul Masters also turned their questioning gazes towards En Ci...
Indeed, they had achieved the purpose of their trip to Soul Land, and there was no reason to stay any longer; they should head back to the Xingluo Empire immediately!
But the latter not only didn't do so but also had them stay in Soul Land for so long!
Upon hearing this, En Ci glanced at them sideways, shook his head, and sighed, "It seems none of you have noticed the problem at hand."
This statement left everyone even more bewildered, and they pressed on, "State Preceptor, what do you mean by that? Could it be that something has happened in Soul Land?"
However, En Ci did not give them a definitive answer but instead replied ambiguously, "I have reasons for keeping everyone in Soul Land!"
"If you trust me as your State Preceptor, then do not ask why!"
The group was taken aback, but after some thought, they tactfully refrained from asking any further questions...
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