Chapter 2362: Arrival of the Spirit Pagoda Representative_1
The Soul Douluo Warrior hesitated for a moment, "Imperial Tutor, what should we do now?"
They had been making a big show of announcing the extermination of the evil Soul Master, but now not a single person was in sight, and the Imperial Tutor had even suffered a heavy blow!
If the civilians of the Xingluo Empire were to know of this, who knows what kind of criticism they would face!
En Ci took a deep breath, "What else can we do? Just announce to the public that we have eradicated the hideout of the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters, but some have luckily escaped the encirclement!"
The former widened his eyes, obviously not expecting En Ci to resort to such a low trick!
Seeing the unusual expression on his face, En Ci did not take it to heart but instead said in a cold voice, "I know what you're thinking. Although I am the Imperial Tutor, I must prioritize the interests of the Xingluo Empire!"
The Soul Douluo Warrior dared not say more, bowing and saying, "I... I understand, Imperial Tutor!"
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Xingluo Empire, Imperial Palace Great Hall!
A man responsible for delivering messages suddenly barged in, knelt down on the ground, and said, "Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, the Imperial Tutor requests an audience!"
Dai Yueyan, who was in the middle of writing something, immediately stopped his work and said joyfully, "Quickly, invite the Imperial Tutor in!"
Soon, with a grave expression, En Ci walked in...
Seeing his appearance, Dai Yueyan, though somewhat puzzled, still opened his mouth and said, "Imperial Tutor, please take a seat..."
En Ci hesitated for a moment, but still sat down...
Dai Yueyan then continued, "Imperial Tutor, I am already aware of the situation. The operation to encircle and suppress the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters was very successful, although some have slipped away, they are not a concern!"
Upon hearing this, En Ci was stunned for a moment and questioned in return, "Is this what Your Majesty believes?"
The former frowned slightly upon hearing the question, "Imperial Tutor, what do you mean by this?"
Annihilating the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult should be a joyous event, but judging from En Ci's expression upon entering the hall, it was not such a matter at all!
Even he sensed that something was amiss...
En Ci pursed his lips and chose the most direct approach...
"Your Majesty, I will just be honest with you, the mission to annihilate the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters has actually failed."
Dai Yueyan became even more confused, "Imperial Tutor, why would you say..."
Before he could finish, En Ci interrupted, "Your Majesty, please hear me out first!"
"The Xingluo Empire's army, although successfully locating their headquarters, arrived only to find that the Evil Soul Masters had already transferred, leaving behind an empty hideout rigged with traps!"
"That is to say, not a single Evil Soul Master was killed in the whole process!"
"As for why we claimed to have successfully annihilated the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters to the public, Your Majesty, you can probably guess why!"
In that moment, Dai Yueyan fell silent...
He naturally could guess that the reason for doing so was to stabilize the hearts of the people of the Xingluo Empire!
After calming his mind, he said again, "So you're saying the Holy Spirit Cult is still hiding within the Xingluo Empire territory?"
En Ci spoke his mind truthfully, "Based on my deductions, the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters should have returned to Soul Land!"
Otherwise, such a large-scale transfer would definitely not escape the encirclement of the Xingluo Empire's army!
Dai Yueyan nodded, "I understand, this trip must have been hard on the Imperial Tutor!"
En Ci shook his head, "I have merely failed to live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"
Dai Yueyan disagreed, "No, as long as the Holy Spirit Cult can't harm the Xingluo Empire, that is enough."
As for Soul Land, he... couldn't manage that!
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As they were about to reach the Federation Headquarters, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help turning to Gu Yuena beside her and said, "Gu Yue, be very careful, the people from Shrek Academy and the Federation are not so easy to deal with!"
Moreover, the Spirit Pagoda had just experienced quite a few unpleasant incidents with them not long ago!
Gu Yuena nodded in understanding, "I know, Teacher!"
Then, she looked back at the Spirit Pagoda Members following her and ordered, "You all wait here!"
All present responded in unison, "Yes, Tower Master!"
Only then did Gu Yuena and Leng Yaozhu make their way toward the building ahead...
But before they could speak, two members responsible for guarding stepped forward with a fist and palm salute and said, "Lords, the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion and Council Members are already waiting at the top floor..."
Visibly surprised, Gu Yuena maintained a calm exterior and said, "Lead the way!"
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"Crack!"
As the grand doors to the council hall were pushed open, Gu Yuena and Leng Yaozhu stepped inside...
In an instant, all the eyes of the Council Members and Elders of the Sea God Pavilion were drawn to them...
Tang Wulin's pupils constricted as he blurted out, "Gu Yue!"
Ever since Gu Yuena had taken over as the Pagoda Master, he had hardly seen her!
Elder Long, at his side, quietly reminded him, "Wulin! Stay calm."
Realizing his reaction, Tang Wulin softly said, "My apologies, Elder Long, I lost my composure."
He had almost forgotten that he represented the face of the entire Shrek Academy!
He couldn't let his emotions dictate his actions!
Seemingly sensing a familiar presence, Gu Yue also glanced briefly in Tang Wulin's direction...
However, she quickly averted her gaze...
Indifferently, she remarked, "It seems we from the Spirit Pagoda have arrived late!"
The Chairman still smiled as he said, "Ancient Tower Master speaks too modestly, your timing is just right. Please, take a seat!"
Gu Yue and Leng Yaozhu accordingly found seats and sat down casually...
However, it wasn't long before she felt a powerful hostility emanating from Qiangu Qingfeng, her former colleague...
Gu Yue gave a cursory glance and thought to herself, "Qiangu Qingfeng? It seems he still harbors great hostility towards me."
But she had not yet pursued his liability for hindering her plans, so where did he get the audacity to view her with enmity?
It was Leng Yaozhu who stared intently at Qiangu Qingfeng, apparently communicating something with her spiritual power...
"Qiangu Qingfeng, Gu Yue is here today to discuss how to combat the Abyssal Creature Army. I hope you don't start any trouble!"
Qiangu Qingfeng, of course, did not remain silent, replying with his spiritual power...
"Sky Phoenix Douluo, I'm no longer the Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda, so on what authority do you speak to me?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu fell silent...
Indeed, Qiangu Qingfeng was now the Vice Chairman of the federation, and she had no right to command him!
Moreover, he had provided her with much assistance during his tenure as the Vice Tower Master!
It was truly difficult for her to harbor any enmity toward him...
As if understanding her thoughts, Gu Yuena simply said, "Teacher, if it troubles you, you need not intervene in this matter!"
If Qiangu Qingfeng hindered her again, she would surely find a way to deal with him!
Leng Yaozhu sighed and ultimately chose not to get involved in the affair between the two...
Meanwhile, Tang Wulin took a deep breath, bracing himself against the formidable auras of so many powerful individuals present, and began, "Now that the representatives from the Spirit Pagoda have arrived, let's start discussing how to combat the Abyssal Creature Army!"
He hadn't wanted to be the first to speak, but there was no helping it, as this meeting had been convened under his name as the Sea God Pavilion Master!
So, he had no choice but to steel himself and step up!
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