Gu Yue stared at her for a few seconds before sighing softly, "Do you and Di Tian all think the same way?"
Bi Ji replied earnestly, "Yes, although Di Tian did not say it outright, he also feels dissatisfied!"
Gu Yue spoke with utmost seriousness, "Do you know why I supported the Spirit Pagoda in developing the Ten Thousand Beast Platform?"
Bi Ji was stunned for a moment, "Your Majesty, are you suggesting that the existence of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform is to revitalize the Soul Beast Clan?"
She remembered that the Ten Thousand Beast Platform was merely an upgraded version of the Spirit Ascension Platform and didn't see anything particularly special about it!
Gu Yue did not deny it, "Of course, the real purpose of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform has never been to help Soul Masters enhance themselves!"
This was a matter even Leng Yaozhu had been kept in the dark about...
The more Bi Ji listened, the more confused she became, and she pressed for an explanation, "Your Majesty, could you elaborate, please?"
However, Gu Yue changed the subject, "You don't need to know yet, just understand that the popularization of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform is very important to us!"
"I have never forgotten our mission to rejuvenate the Soul Beast Clan!"
Only then did Bi Ji dismiss the last of her reservations, "Yes, Your Majesty, we should not doubt you!"
Gu Yue waved her hand dismissively, "All right, is there anything else?"
Bi Ji's gaze sharpened, "Yes, it concerns whether our legion should be merged into the Spirit Pagoda!"
Although the legion had now joined the Spirit Pagoda, it had not yet fully infiltrated.
After some thought, Gu Yue found some merit in the idea, "Indeed, it is time for the members of our legion to join the Spirit Pagoda to facilitate future control!"
"I will discuss this with the Pagoda Master. You may leave now!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Bi Ji did not say more and turned to leave the room...
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Dou Spirit Empire!
All the Daijin below wore expressions of joy as they spoke, "Your Majesty the Emperor, as of now, our secret training of Soul Masters has begun to bear fruit!"
"Indeed, this is largely thanks to Your Majesty for winning over the disciples of the Tang Sect's Soul Guidance Hall! Otherwise, our progress would definitely not be as rapid as it is now!"
"However, after suffering this setback, our Dou Spirit Empire will inevitably draw the attention of the Tang Sect, and it will be nearly impossible to get their help in the future!"
"What's there to fear? That mere Tang Sect, if it were not for soul guidance technology, they would not be worthy of cooperating with our Dou Spirit Empire!"
Ever since the Tang Sect was destroyed by a Godkilling Fixed Soul Cannon, its status on the entire Continent had declined to that of a second-rate sect!
It was even unable to catch the attention of various powers!
Xue Yuntian, who sat upon the throne, wore a worried look, "It's still too early to be happy. Although we've won over some disciples from the Soul Guidance Hall, we have yet to crack the Tang Sect's method of integrating hidden weapons with soul tools!"
After all, those Soul Guidance Hall Disciples had not mastered the true "core technology"!
At that moment, one of the Daijin's eyes gleamed as he suggested, "Your Majesty, I have an idea that might be useful!"
This naturally piqued the curiosity of Xue Yuntian, "Oh? Let's hear it!"
Even he was at a loss, and yet this Daijin claimed to have a solution?
The Daijin explained, "Your Majesty, since the federation strictly controls soul guidance technology, but the Xingluo Empire might not!"
Xue Yuntian's brows furrowed slightly, "Are you suggesting... we learn soul guidance technology from the Xingluo Empire? That won't be so simple!"
The corners of the Daijin's mouth curled slightly, "Your Majesty, though that is true, we can find a plausible and irresistible reason!"
Xue Yuntian replied impatiently, "Stop beating around the bush. If you truly have a solution to the empire's current predicament, there will be a great reward for you!"
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The Daijin was so frightened that he quickly said, "Exchange students! Between the three great empires, there has always been such a tradition!"
"All we need is to send our most talented Soul Masters from the Douluo Empire to study in the Xingluo Empire..."
Xue Yuntian suddenly realized, "So that's how it is... I had actually forgotten about this matter!"
If it's about exchange students, then perhaps there really is a chance!
After all, the Xingluo Empire definitely couldn't afford to lose face by declining. If they were to insist, they would certainly be branded as impacting the peace between the two great empires!
With this thought, he decisively announced, "Convey my order, bring the most talented young Soul Master of the Dou Spirit Empire immediately!!"
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Dozens of minutes later, two young men and women, both under twenty-five, walked into the Imperial Palace Great Hall...
They were indeed the most talented Soul Master of the Dou Spirit Empire!
Upon seeing Xue Yuntian, they both knelt down on the ground, "We pay our respects to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Xue Yuntian chuckled lightly, "Please rise, the two of you. You are the most talented Soul Masters of the Dou Spirit Empire. There's no need to be formal in front of me!"
Only then did the two of them stand up. The male Soul Master gathered his courage and asked, "May we know why Your Majesty has summoned us? Is there something important?"
Xue Yuntian asked with a gentle tone, "It's like this, the Dou Spirit Empire wishes to send two Soul Masters as exchange students to study Soul Guidance Technology in the Xingluo Empire. Do you have any thoughts on this?"
Although the question was posed, it was filled with an undeniable force!!
Upon hearing this, the two of them could not hide the joy on their faces...
They eagerly answered, "Your Majesty, we are willing!"
How could they refuse such an excellent opportunity coming their way!
Only then did Xue Yuntian express his satisfaction, "Very good. This time, the two of you will go as exchange students to the Xingluo Empire. Upon your return, you will be granted the title of viscount!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. We will definitely study Soul Guidance Technology with all our might!"
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Xingluo Empire!
Hearing the news, Dai Yueyan's expression turned unpleasant, "What? The Dou Spirit Empire is actually sending Soul Masters to exchange and study at this time!"
The Xingluo Empire was currently in a troublesome situation due to the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters!
Upon hearing this, the other Daijin also advised, "Your Majesty, you absolutely must not agree to this. The Dou Spirit Empire's intent is definitely not simple!"
"That's right, not long ago, the Dou Spirit Empire seems to have bought over some disciples from the Tang Sect Soul Guidance Hall, allowing them to stay. I'm afraid this so-called exchange study is just a ploy to steal Soul Guidance Technology from our Xingluo Empire!"
"If the Dou Spirit Empire were to develop Soul Guidance Technology, and given that they already possess a wealth of precious resources, it's possible that their empire's strength could skyrocket, surpassing our Xingluo Empire!"
"But if we don't agree... it would imply that our Xingluo Empire does not wish to develop peacefully with the Dou Spirit Empire, which might lead to public outcry!"
Dai Yueyan was, of course, well aware of these concerns and said coldly, "Hmph, they want to pressure our Xingluo Empire into agreeing!"
Dai Yueyan, who had managed to secure his position as emperor, was not one to be easily intimidated!
However, just as he was about to refuse...
"Your Majesty, I think we could seize this opportunity to massively purchase precious resources from the Dou Spirit Empire!"
"As for those exchange students, just carelessly teach them some basic Soul Guidance knowledge to brush them off!"
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