Dai Yueyan pondered and said, "That's a good idea, but if we cope with the exchange students from the Douling Empire by giving them some basic soul guidance knowledge, they'll easily see through it!"
"Your Majesty, actually, there's no need to go through such trouble. Since the Douling Empire has sent two Soul Masters to learn soul guidance technology, let's just go with the flow; there's not much they could learn anyway!"
"Hmm, it's just a year or two at most, they'll only scratch the surface! The foundation of Douling Empire's Soul Masters is too poor to mention!"
"You're right, our soul guidance technology in the Xingluo Empire is so far ahead of the Douling Empire that even if we were to showcase our important core technologies, they might not even understand them!"
Their words were filled with thick confidence…
Dai Yueyan nodded as well, "Then let's do that. Place the two exchange students in the soul guidance institution; whatever they can learn will be up to their own fate!"
"So, regarding the choice of exchange students from the Xingluo Empire, does anyone have any suggestions?"
The ministers looked at each other, catching the intentions in each other's eyes…
The leading minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we believe it is best to let the students from Monster Academy go to the Douling Empire, and by the way, showcase the power of our Soul Masters!"
Unable to think of a better candidate, Dai Yueyan nodded and said, "Good, then leave this matter to you. I'll notify the Imperial Tutor!"
After all, the Imperial Tutor was the dean of Monster Academy, so it was necessary to inform him!
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Several days later, both the Xingluo Empire and the Douling Empire had sent out exchange students who met at the border…
The leading Hyper Douluo from the Douling Empire, sensing the terrifying aura, said, "I presume the predecessor standing before us is the Imperial Tutor of the Xingluo Empire, Your Excellency Saint Dragon, right?"
As the strongest in the Xingluo Empire, even without exerting any pressure, just standing there made one shiver!
En Ci responded indifferently, "Indeed, it is an honor for our Xingluo Empire to engage in this exchange program with the Douling Empire!"
Although he said so, there was no expression of welcome on his face…
The Hyper Douluo chuckled awkwardly, "Your Excellency Saint Dragon jokes; it should be the honor of our Douling Empire. Now, without further delay..."
With that, he nodded to the two exchange students beside him…
They immediately understood and stepped towards the Xingluo Empire's side…
En Ci saw this and similarly gestured to the two students from Monster Academy…
Only then did the two sides complete the exchange of students…
Having done this, the Hyper Douluo continued, "Then, Your Excellency Saint Dragon, we shall take our leave now. We hope this event will come to a successful conclusion!"
With that said, he led the exchange students from the Xingluo Empire away…
As for the two exchange students from the Douling Empire, they carefully observed En Ci before them, feeling awe was inevitable!
After all, he was an Ultimate Douluo who could finish them off with just a finger!
En Ci seemed to perceive their psychological state and calmly stated, "There's no need to be afraid. As long as the exchange students sent out from the Xingluo Empire safely return, your lives will be protected!"
Hearing this, the two replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Excellency Saint Dragon!"
Their anxiety eased somewhat…
En Ci continued, "In the coming year, you'll be assigned to the largest soul guidance institution in the Xingluo Empire, engaging in systematic learning alongside Soul Masters of your age!"
"As for how much soul guidance technology you can learn, that will be up to you!"
Hearing this, they expressed their delight, "Thank you, Your Excellency Saint Dragon!"
They had thought that the Xingluo Empire would try its best to conceal advanced soul guidance technology, merely teaching them some basic knowledge!
The result was far different from what they had expected!!
"Alright, I have said all that needs to be said. Follow me back to the Xingluo Empire!"
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On the other side, the Ghost Emperor, having covertly arrived at Soul Land!
Clad in a black robe, he looked at the Black Mist forming out of thin air before him, raising the corner of his mouth, "Abyssal Emperor, we meet again!"
A cold voice emanated from the Black Mist, "You are... the Hierarch of the Holy Spirit Cult?"
The Ghost Emperor didn't deny it but expressed his surprise instead, "I didn't expect the Abyssal Emperor to remember me, truly an honor!"
The Abyssal Emperor spoke coldly, "The matter that your Holy Spirit Cult had promised before wasn't fulfilled..."
Up until now, including himself, the abyssal creatures were still trapped within the abyssal plane...
Far from fearful, the Ghost Emperor retorted, "Abyssal Emperor, the last time our Holy Spirit Cult did indeed break the abyss's seal!"
"It's only because of your carelessness that it was resealed..."
The Abyssal Emperor showed no interest in continuing the conversation and chided, "Enough, we have nothing to discuss."
Seeing that the Black Mist was about to dissipate, the Ghost Emperor, unfazed, said, "Without the help of the Holy Spirit Cult, the abyssal creatures will not be able to break through the seal. You are very clear about this, Abyssal Emperor!"
The Abyssal Emperor, detecting the threat in his words, demanded coldly, "What is your purpose in saying all this?"
Indeed, because Cao Zhide had reinforced the seal with his life, even he was uncertain of being able to shatter it forcefully!
Without relying on external forces, it would take at least several decades, even hundreds of years!
The Ghost Emperor did not respond to the question but rather countered, "If I say, I will break the seal again, does the original promise still stand?"
After some thought, the Abyssal Emperor said, "Naturally, it stands. Provided... the Abyssal Creature Army can truly break out of the seal and devour the Douluo plane!"
At that time, it would be out of your control!
The Ghost Emperor's eyes became firm, "Very well... However, to be cautious, I would ask that you, Abyssal Emperor, enter into a covenant with me!"
The Holy Spirit Cult was already a gathering place for evil Soul Masters, and as the Hierarch, he naturally possessed such means!
The Abyssal Emperor asked coldly, "What do I need to do?"
The Ghost Emperor explained, "Both of us will extract a wisp of our souls. That way, should anyone break the promise, both the soul and the body will suffer endless torment!"
He wasn't about to simply trust the words of the Abyssal Emperor, but with the soul as the covenant, it was different!
The Abyssal Emperor said decisively, "Good!"
With that, both sides extracted a wisp of their souls and let them fuse together...
In the intangible realm, they established an indescribable connection...
This signified that the covenant was officially in place!
After completing all this, the Ghost Emperor laughed heartily, "Hahahahaha... Abyssal Emperor, let us wish each other a pleasurable cooperation!"
The next second, his figure vanished into thin air...
As for the Abyssal Emperor, he spoke in a tone of pity, "Foolish humans, thinking you are worthy of being bound to my soul?"
The Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters could betray humanity; naturally, they could also betray their own!
It wouldn't trust the other party the slightest bit!
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