Dou Spirit Empire!
Xue Yuntian was looking at the ministers below with an indecisive expression...
"Gentlemen," he asked, "do you think it's necessary for our Dou Spirit Empire to participate in the martial competition for marriage alliance?"
As soon as he made this remark, each minister showed a different expression...
"Your Majesty, the marriage competition hosted by the Spirit Pagoda this time may be the only opportunity to ease the relations between the two sides!"
"That's right, as long as the young talent we dispatch from the Dou Spirit Empire can win the final victory and become the partner of the Young Tower Master, perhaps we can draw the Spirit Pagoda closer to our Dou Spirit Empire!"
"Come on, this marriage competition is open to all forces on the Continent; even if Shrek Academy doesn't participate, there are still internal elements of the Spirit Pagoda and the federation!"
"Indeed, our Dou Spirit Empire is not particularly prominent in the field of Soul Masters and soul tools; it's nearly impossible to snatch the final victory. It's like climbing to the heavens!"
"Even so, regardless of whether we can win the final victory or not, we must at least give enough face to the Spirit Pagoda!"
Upon hearing these words, Xue Yuntian contemplated and said, "You make a valid point. Issue my command immediately to select suitable candidates from the Dou Spirit Empire to participate in the marriage competition at the Spirit Pagoda!"
"Regardless of the outcome, they will receive certain rewards when they return!"
Having said this, he thought to himself, "If they could gain the favor of the Young Tower Master, that would be even better!"
Unfortunately, there are extremely few talented Soul Masters in the Dou Spirit Empire, making it practically impossible to compete with the young generation from other forces!
Suddenly, an Ultimate Douluo who had been secretly protecting him revealed his presence and whispered, "Your Majesty, thanks to the patient teachings of those Tang Sect members, the number of Soul Masters in our Dou Spirit Empire has greatly increased, and some have even managed to produce low-level soul tools!"
Xue Yuntian couldn't help but feel emotional and said, "Well, even though they are low-level soul tools, it at least signifies that the soul tool technology of the Douluo Empire is genuinely advancing!"
He hoped that nothing significant would happen next, allowing the Dou Spirit Empire to continue to develop securely.
Until... it is qualified to contend with the other two great empires!
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At this moment!
It has been two weeks since Tang Wulin entered the forging room.
Guo Xiaoxu and Liang Xiaoyu, standing outside the door, were hesitant about whether to enter...
The former spoke up first, "Today is the last day. I wonder if Tang Wulin that kid has successfully made the Three-Word Battle Armor!"
"If he hasn't succeeded, shall we quietly extend the time a bit?"
Guo Xiaoxu propped up his chin, "I think it's feasible, as long as you don't tell and I don't tell, the Sect Leader probably won't find out!"
He didn't want to cause Tang Sect to lose an outstanding Sect Leader over a mere matter of time!
Just at that moment, Tang Wulin's voice came from inside the forging room, "Hall Master Guo and Hall Master Liang? Please come in!"
The two entered with some skepticism, only to see Tang Wulin whose skin had darkened by several shades...
Liang Xiaoyu exclaimed in surprise, "Sss... Wulin, you've gotten so much darker... No, that's not the point, did you successfully create the Three-Word Battle Armor?"
Tang Wulin smiled lightly, "Yes, I've successfully crafted it, and the final product is even better than I expected!"
Guo Xiaoxu was eager, "Wulin, don't waste words, quickly bring it out for us to see! The Three-Word Battle Armor that was made in two weeks, show us just how good it is!!"
Tang Wulin blinked, "Hall Master Guo, don't rush. Before that, I'd like to inquire about the next assessment!"
Guo Xiaoxu frowned, "The third assessment? There's not much to say, as the literal meaning implies, advancing to a Titled Douluo within three months is considered passing!"
Liang Xiaoyu seemed to have realized something and speculated, "I think Wulin probably wants to ask when the assessment period starts, right?"
Tang Wulin nodded, indicating that was indeed the case!
It was then that Guo Xiaoxu said thoughtfully, "Ah, in that case, the assessment period will start from tomorrow, since you have already completed the second assessment!"
Tang Wulin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "If that's the case, there might still be a chance!"
If the assessment had started from the time he accepted the first one, it would mean he had to break through to become a Titled Douluo within a week!
That was completely impossible!
Guo Xiaoxu urged again, "Alright, alright, enough talk, hurry up and bring out the Three-Word Battle Armor to take a look!"
Without further ado, Tang Wulin brought out the product of his last two weeks' work…
The entire Battle Armor was a deep red, adorned with dazzling golden patterns along the edges. Made out of a highly resilient metal material, its defensive capabilities and flexibility were both exceptionally outstanding!
Guo Xiaoxu's eyes glistened as she touched the Battle Armor, "This Three-Word Battle Armor might even be better than the one I'm wearing!"
Liang Xiaoyu also expressed his admiration, "Hmm, I didn't expect such a quickly-crafted item to have such impressive quality!"
Seeing this, Tang Wulin asked doubtfully, "Eh... aren't Hall Master Guo and Hall Master Liang wearing Four-Word Battle Armors?"
Guo Xiaoxu rolled her eyes, "Wulin, do you think Four-Word Battle Armors are that easy to obtain?"
Liang Xiaoyu then explained, "Four-Word Battle Armors require collaboration from multiple Eighth Grade Blacksmiths or a Divine Craftsman to forge; they aren't so easily acquired!"
Tang Wulin was left somewhat speechless, unsure of how to respond...
Guo Xiaoxu rubbed her hands together, somewhat excited, "Well, Wulin, I think this Battle Armor really matches my temperament. Name your price, I'll buy it off you! I won't let you suffer a loss!"
Tang Wulin was taken aback for a moment but quickly waved his hands, "Hall Master Guo, you are being too kind. If you like it, then please accept it as a gift!"
Consider it his return for her recommendation for him to assume the role of Tang Sect Master!
Guo Xiaoxu, as if having received a great treasure, held the Three-Word Battle Armor excitedly, "Good lad, I wasn't wrong about you. I'll accept this Battle Armor then. If you ever need my help in the future, don't hesitate to ask!"
Liang Xiaoyu sighed, "Hall Master Guo, mind your image. If outsiders see this, they'll think our Tang Sect can't even afford a Three-Word Battle Armor!"
Guo Xiaoxu raised an eyebrow, "Hall Master Liang, could it be that you're envious?"
Liang Xiaoyu clicked his tongue and turned his head away, ignoring her!
To tell the truth, he was indeed a bit envious!
However, Guo Xiaoxu seemed to have remembered something, and her expression gradually became serious, "Right, Wulin, there's something I think I must tell you!"
Tang Wulin also sensed that this matter might be closely related to him and said earnestly, "Please speak, Hall Master Guo!"
Guo Xiaoxu said word by word, "It's about that Gu Yue you know, the Young Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda. It seems she plans to hold a martial contest for marriage proposal in a week!"
Tang Wulin's expression instantly froze, "What??"
Gu Yue, she's holding a martial contest for marriage proposal??
This... can't be true!
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