Chapter 3273: Infiltrating the Xingluo Empire_1
Xingluo Empire!
Gui Mei frowned as he watched Xu Sheng deviate from the direction, "Xu Sheng, what are you doing going that way? That's not the road to the Xingluo Empire!"
They had already left the Tiandou Empire and were currently heading towards the Xingluo Empire, but the latter wasn't following the normal route!
Xu Sheng glanced at Gui Mei and answered truthfully, "Elder Gui, I know, but this path allows us to reach the Xingluo Empire faster!"
To their surprise, confusion clouded Gui Mei's expression, "Reach the Xingluo Empire faster? You've never left the Tiandou Empire, how could you possibly know the route?"
No matter how you looked at it, Xu Sheng was not yet ten years old and certainly hadn't had the chance to leave the Tiandou Empire!
Of course, what was more important was that the Martial Soul Hall had a thorough understanding of the routes between the empires and yet was unaware of this shortcut!
Xu Sheng fell silent for a moment before chuckling, "Elder Gui, I just happened to have come this way before and discovered this shortcut?"
Gui Mei was indeed entirely unconvinced as he stared coldly at him, "Xu Sheng, your lies are full of holes!"
"As soon as you joined the Martial Soul Hall, His Holiness the Pope commanded me to conduct a comprehensive investigation into your background!"
"It was found you've never left Holy Soul Village and have always lived there!"
From this fact alone, it was clear that Xu Sheng's most recent words were a lie!
After a pause, Gui Mei pressed again, "So, what is the real purpose of your trip to the Xingluo Empire?"
He now suspected Xu Sheng had an unknown secret in coming to the Xingluo Empire!
And moreover, it involved many matters!
Hearing this, Xu Sheng also knew he could no longer hide the truth as his gaze turned stern...
"Elder Gui's guess is right; my trip to the Xingluo Empire does indeed have its secrets."
"That is, to find a solution to the abyssal creatures!"
Gui Mei pursed his lips, "A solution to the abyssal creatures? You're not joking, are you?"
Although the Xingluo Empire had stronger national power than the Tiandou Empire, it was absolutely no match for the Martial Soul Hall in terms of Soul Master strength!
Even the Martial Soul Hall had no way of dealing with abyssal creatures; to Gui Mei, it seemed unlikely for the Xingluo Empire!
Xu Sheng knew this reason seemed far-fetched and immediately responded, "Elder Gui, you should know that beyond the Xingluo Empire, there is a place called Sea God's Island!"
"There, perhaps, we can find the help we need!"
Elder Gui's pupils suddenly tightened...
No wonder Xu Sheng insisted on coming to the Xingluo Empire; the true destination turned out to be Sea God's Island!
"I advise you to give up that thought, the conflict between Sea God's Island and the Martial Soul Hall isn't something you can imagine!"
"If you're exposed, you will surely die!"
Don't forget, Sea God's Island has that Limit Douluo Level High Priest!
With her power over the seas, she might even defeat the Hall of Worship's Grand Worshipper, who is also a Limit Douluo!
Xu Sheng, however, chuckled lightly, "In this regard, Elder Gui can rest assured, that High Priest probably won't lay a hand on me!"
After crossing into this timeline, she must have already sensed it!
If I am not mistaken, she might have already guessed my arrival!
Gui Mei couldn't help but let out a scoff, "She won't lay a hand on you? Kid, don't overestimate your importance!"
"You should know that the Martial Soul Hall once sent no less than five Titled Douluos to try and enter Sea God's Island!"
"The result was total annihilation, and the only survivor was spared to convey the High Priest's message!"
He admitted that Xu Sheng's talent was unprecedented in the entire history of Soul Masters!
But that would not be a reason for the High Priest to spare him!!
Otherwise, the people from Martial Soul Hall would not have refrained from infiltrating Sea God's Island for so long!!
Xu Sheng was not angry either, but confidently replied, "I know Elder Gui has his doubts about me, but you should know that I never do anything without confidence!"
Gui Mei absolutely did not want to compromise, "There's no way this would work, if you die on Sea God's Island, I would have no way of explaining to His Holiness the Pope!"
"In my opinion, just stay in Xingluo Empire for a few days, and as soon as the great competition is over, immediately return to Martial Soul City!!"
He certainly had not forgotten that his purpose was to protect and surveil Xu Sheng, not to indulge in the other's folly!!
Xu Sheng did not argue, but still gazed directly at him, "This is not just for me, it's for the entire human world!"
"Sea God's Island is the only way!!
Being stared at with such eyes, even Gui Mei could not help but feel a bit anxious...
Finally, he compromised...
"Kid, if you insist on going to Sea God's Island, I won't stop you, but if something unexpected happens, I will leave without hesitation!"
"And you'd better not blame me for being heartless at that time!"
It seemed that Xu Sheng was not the kind to boast; since he dared to say it, he must have some confidence!
Xu Sheng immediately cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Elder Gui!"
Gui Mei, without any sentimentality, interrupted, "Enough talk, you lead the way, I want to see if there really is a shortcut that can take us to Xingluo Empire faster!!"
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Not long after, the border of Xingluo Empire!
Looking at the gate before him, Gui Mei's eyes widened in disbelief, "For real... can this be true? Taking this path to Xingluo Empire is several times faster than the planned route!!"
But soon after, he also felt some anger...
He cursed under his breath, "Those fools at Martial Soul Hall, they haven't even surveyed this place!!"
Xu Sheng chuckled lightly, "Elder Gui, now that we've arrived at the border of Xingluo Empire, we shouldn't delay any further. Let's go in..."
Gui Mei suddenly stopped him, "Wait, to enter Xingluo Empire, you need proof of identity, we..."
This response made the former also feel somewhat surprised, "Elder Gui, aren't you an elder from Martial Soul Hall? Entering Xingluo Empire shouldn't be a problem, right?"
If Xingluo Empire dares to stop us, it would be tantamount to provoking Martial Soul Hall!
Regardless of the level, having one less enemy is always better!
Gui Mei covered his mouth and coughed, explaining, "My... My identity is not convenient to reveal in Xingluo Empire!"
"Of course, the same goes for you!"
"Since that's the case, then the only option is to sneak quietly into Xingluo Empire. I presume for someone like Elder Gui, this should be nothing!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Mei couldn't help feeling a bit smug, "Who do you think I am?? Sneaking into Xingluo Empire is a piece of cake!"
Having said that, he grabbed Xu Sheng...
With the release of his Martial Soul, waves of Black Mist enshrouded their figures...
By the time it had dissipated, they had left no trace behind...
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