Chapter 2510: Extorting the Holy Spirit Cult_1
Cai Yue'er also knew that such a statement could be misconstrued, so she clarified, "However, I personally believe that Elder Xu harbors no ill will towards Shrek Academy!"
Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved the academy from peril time and again!
Especially this time; had Xu Sheng not acted, all the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion at Shrek Academy, including Shrek Seven Monsters, would have perished here!
Yuan En Zhentian nodded, "Elder Cai makes sense. However, Teacher Xu's intentions are not important. Just remember that he was once one of us at Shrek Academy!"
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The Dou Spirit Empire!
One of the subordinates spoke with a respectful tone to Xue Yuntian above, "Report to Your Majesty the Emperor, the legions of the Dou Spirit Empire have been fully mobilized and are ready to launch an attack on Soul Land at any time!"
The latter nodded slightly and ordered, "Good, relay my command, attack Soul Land immediately!"
Now that the Dou Spirit Empire had declared war on Soul Land, the federation and other forces had not given a straightforward response!
This indicated that the problems of the Abyssal Emperor and the Abyssal Creature Army had not yet been resolved!
Upon hearing this, a minister appeared hesitant as he bowed his head, "But, but..."
Xue Yuntian sensed something and said coldly, "What, do you have objections to my command?"
The former hastily denied it, "No, not at all. I have no intention of defying His Majesty the Emperor. It's just that, rashly attacking Soul Land, in a moment of desperation, the federation is very likely to use God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles!"
As soon as these words were spoken, a nearby Ultimate Douluo also reminded, "Your Majesty, he has a point. If the federation were to use God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles, our Dou Spirit Empire could see vast regions reduced to flat ground!"
And the most likely place would be around the imperial palace!
Xue Yuntian snorted coldly, "There is no need for such fear. God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles are so precious that the federation won't easily use them!"
"Furthermore, if they are used, they will be aimed at those Abyssal Creature Armies, not our Dou Spirit Empire!"
This Ultimate Douluo gritted his teeth, "Your Majesty, the matter of starting a war is of great significance and must be thoroughly considered before proceeding!"
If possible, he still hoped that the Dou Spirit Empire could sever its ties with the Holy Spirit Cult!
But Xue Yuntian glanced at him, "My mind is made up; dispatch our forces to Soul Land immediately!!"
"Whether the Dou Spirit Empire can rise through this will hinge on the Abyssal Creature Army!"
Naturally, the subordinate dared not say more, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will notify the other commanders to formally initiate the attack on Soul Land!"
When he left, Xue Yuntian looked in a certain direction and said coldly, "Ghost Emperor, this fulfills your wishes, right?"
Sure enough, as a vast evil presence emerged, the figure of the Ghost Emperor stepped out from the shadows once again...
He lavished praise without stinginess, "Worthy of His Majesty the Emperor, truly decisive. I had thought you might need a few more days to deliberate!"
That grotesque mask on his face made it impossible to discern his expression!
Xue Yuntian, however, mocked, "Ghost Emperor, don't think I don't know you're itching for me to issue the order?"
These people of the Holy Spirit Cult are not just cunning but also hypocritical!
The Ghost Emperor replied impassively, "Your Majesty misunderstands. This is all for the pinnacle of the Dou Spirit Empire and the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Xue Yuntian had no interest in his blather, "Enough. Although I have officially waged war against Soul Land, the trifles given by the Holy Spirit Cult are not enough for the Dou Spirit Empire to undertake such a great risk!"
The Ghost Emperor feigned confusion, "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
Xue Yuntian articulated distinctly, "The Holy Spirit Cult must provide something of greater value. Otherwise, even if it means ceasing cooperation, I will stop this war!"
Expecting the Dou Spirit Empire to risk everything for nothing was out of the question!
The eyes of the Ghost Emperor grew deeper, "Your Majesty, your actions... they do not seem befitting of an emperor!"
The audacity of this man, to still think of extorting something from him at a time like this!!
Xue Yuntian, however, retorted, "Yet the actions of the Holy Spirit Cult are very much in line with such despicable conduct!"
The Ghost Emperor held his gaze for several seconds then ultimately chose to back down...
Now was not the time to completely fall out with the Douling Empire!
After taking a deep breath, he inquired, "Fine, what does His Majesty the Emperor require the Holy Spirit Cult to provide?"
Xue Yuntian's eyes flickered slightly, "Spirit Souls, you need to provide enough Spirit Souls for the Soul Masters of the Douling Empire to use!"
Once the war started, the Spirit Pagoda, being one of the top powers on Soul Land, would certainly stop the supply!
At that time, the Soul Masters of the Douling Empire would hit a bottleneck!
If the war dragged on for a long time, the overall strength of the Douling Empire would be affected!
The Ghost Emperor furrowed his brows, "Spirit Souls? The Holy Spirit Cult doesn't produce such things, perhaps Your Majesty should consult the Spirit Pagoda!"
Xue Yuntian responded with unwavering certainty, "Ghost Emperor, don't take me for a fool. Hasn't your Holy Spirit Cult collaborated with Qiangu Qingfeng, the master of the Spirit Pagoda before?"
"You must have obtained a considerable amount of Spirit Souls, otherwise, how could the Holy Spirit Cult have grown so strong!"
The Ghost Emperor was clearly displeased, "Your Majesty, this is asking too much of us!"
Spirit Souls were also a rare resource for the Holy Spirit Cult!
Moreover, obtained from the hands of the Spirit Pagoda, which was extremely hostile to the Holy Spirit Cult!
Xue Yuntian scoffed, "Asking too much? Simple, then let's cease the cooperation!"
When you, the Ghost Emperor, threatened me, you didn't think whether it was asking too much!
A terrifying evil aura emanated from the Ghost Emperor's entire being, "Xue Yuntian!!"
Xue Yuntian spoke dismissively, "What's the matter, Ghost Emperor? Do you intend to take action against me within the imperial palace?"
In an instant, several figures filled with powerful auras suddenly appeared!
They were, remarkably, the top battle forces of the Douling Empire!
The Ghost Emperor suppressed the urge to kill and laughed out of rage, "Good, very good!"
Xue Yuntian spoke indifferently, "So, Ghost Emperor, what is your response?"
The Ghost Emperor clenched his fists, enunciating each word, "I agree. Within three days, the Holy Spirit Cult will send over enough Spirit Souls!"
Xue Yuntian readily agreed, "Alright, I'll give you three days. If I don't see the Spirit Souls then, you should be well aware of the consequences!"
The Ghost Emperor gave him a deep look, then turned around and vanished...
Seeing this, the Ultimate Douluo beside him then asked, "Your Majesty, why did you demand this time?"
Extorting the Holy Spirit Cult's master was something probably only Xue Yuntian would dare to do!
Xue Yuntian, however, curled the corner of his mouth, "Do you think that after we take over Soul Land, the Holy Spirit Cult will just sit by and watch?"
"It's precisely at this time we should bleed them dry of their foundation! So that they don't turn on us later without the sufficient capital to contend!"
The former was suddenly enlightened and praised, "I see, Your Majesty has indeed considered this deeply!!"
Xue Yuntian gestured him to stop and shifted the subject, "Alright, let's now discuss which position to break through to penetrate the borders of Soul Land!"
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