Chapter 2556: Lifting the Technology Blockade_1
Yuanen Yehui didn't hide anything and laid out the entire sequence of events...
Tang Wulin pondered, "It seems that it was purely Yehui's luck that Xie Xie managed to survive. Had they been even a day later, that 'Life Force' might have vanished!"
Xu Xiaoyan added, "Yeah, although I haven't seen it with my own eyes, from Yehui's description, that vitality seemed even stronger than the one released by Elder Ya'li's Martial Soul!"
Ye Xinglan raised an eyebrow, "Could that power be one of the forces that had enveloped Demon Island before?"
Yue Zhengyu gave her a glance and confirmed, "No need to think about it, it certainly is. Otherwise, where would such a thing come from in that secluded place of Demon Island!"
However, Xu Lizhi interrupted, "Let's not worry about these things for now. Since Xie Xie has been resurrected, let's celebrate!"
Xie Xie nodded slightly, clapped his hands, and said, "Lizhi is right. I'll treat everyone to a meal. Oh, and remember to invite the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!"
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Spirit Pagoda!
The news reached Di Tian, who with a troubled expression turned to Gu Yuena and said, "My lord, the Blacksmith Association has not agreed to our proposal."
"Could it be that other forces have intervened, reaching an agreement?"
Gu Yuena pondered calmly for a moment and then denied, "No... that's not it. I understand my teacher. The refusal of the Blacksmith Association must be unrelated to other forces!"
"However, the Spirit Pagoda urgently needs resources. I will personally visit the Blacksmith Association."
Just as she finished speaking, Bi Ji entered, respectfully saying, "My lord, the President of the Blacksmith Association requests an audience!"
Gu Yuena, surprised, said, "The teacher has come personally? Quick, let him in!"
Bi Ji acknowledged her understanding, then turned to deliver the message...
Soon after, Zhen Hua entered the room, fixing his gaze upon Gu Yuena on sight...
"Gu Yue."
With a hint of complexity in her eyes, but still with respect, Gu Yuena said, "Teacher, why have you come in person?"
Zhen Hua stroked his beard, "I heard that the Spirit Pagoda wanted to purchase a large amount of weaponry, so I guessed that maybe you have encountered some difficulties, and I came over immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena kept her composure and replied, "I see. I didn't mean to concern you, teacher. However, the Spirit Pagoda isn't facing any difficulties at the moment; it's just that with the increase of Soul Masters, we are in need of more weaponry!"
"Is that so, it looks like I worried over nothing!"
Gu Yuena gave a slight smile and gestured invitingly, "Teacher, please take a seat and we'll talk."
The former didn't stand on ceremony and sat down immediately...
Only then did Gu Yuena turn to Di Tian, signaling, "Di Tian, you can leave us for now. I have some things to discuss privately with the teacher."
Di Tian, naturally, had no objections and said earnestly, "Yes, my lord!"
After leaving the Council Hall, Di Tian encountered the Titan Ape, now in human form...
With a touch of surprise, he said, "Titan Ape? What are you doing out of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform?"
This was the first time he had ever seen him outside of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
The Titan Ape glanced at him and answered truthfully, "I have something to discuss with Gu Yuena!"
Seeing this, Di Tian explained, "The lord is currently discussing matters with the President of the Blacksmith Association and doesn't have time right now!"
The Titan Ape decisively turned around, "In that case, I will come back after their discussion is over!"
Di Tian furrowed his brows and stopped him, "Wait, Titan Ape, what is the extent of damage to the soul beasts in the Ten Thousand Beast Platform?"
The Titan Ape paused in his steps and sighed, "We have lost about one-third of our soul beasts!"
While not a large number, it undoubtedly greatly hampered their progress!
Di Tian fell silent for a moment before answering, "One third, you say? The Spirit Pagoda will accelerate the creation of soul beasts, and I will leave the Ten Thousand Beast Platform to you and the Azure Oxpython!"
With the troublesome Qiangu Qingfeng gone, there should be no one to hinder us!
The Titan Ape lifted its leg again, speaking indifferently, "Naturally, reviving the Soul Beast Clan is my and my brother's wish as well!"
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Federation!
When the council members learned that the chairman planned to lift the technology blockade on the Dou Spirit Empire, they showed expressions of indignation…
"Chairman, why should we lift the technology blockade against the Dou Spirit Empire? There is absolutely no need!"
"Yes, once their soul guidance technology develops, it will pose a certain threat to us!"
"Isn't this just helping the Dou Spirit Empire to give us trouble? I disagree!!"
"I also disagree, not continuing to make demands has already shown them enough face, why should we go so far as to do this!"
Facing their anger, the chairman was very calm…
"Council members, please be calm. Even if the federation lifts the technology blockade, do you think the Dou Spirit Empire really has the ability to catch up?"
No sooner had he spoken than the council members wanted to object, but then they shut their mouths…
Federal technology was years ahead of the Dou Spirit Empire, and it simply wasn't possible to catch up in a short period of time!
Seeing this, the chairman chuckled softly, then said again, "See, council members should also believe the Dou Spirit Empire lacks the capability!"
"After all, if they could catch up in just a few years, where would the federation's face be? "
The expressions of the council members fluctuated…
"Chairman, even so, we can't just give away our core technology to the federation for nothing, right?"
"Exactly, there's really no need to do so. Teaching them some basic level soul guidance technology should be enough!"
"Their soul guidance technology is so far behind, they dare to wage war against our Soul Land; if they come fully armed, wouldn't that be a complete disregard for us?"
"Moreover, the Xingluo Empire has already strongly condemned our actions! Offending the Xingluo Empire for the sake of the Dou Spirit Empire is not worth it!"
No matter how they thought about it, they were still very uncomfortable!
The chairman sighed, "You lot have such a narrow view!"
"How about this, since council members don't agree, then let's limit the number of exchange students sent by the Dou Spirit Empire as much as possible. How's that?"
The council members looked at each other and then nodded, their expressions softening a bit…
However, one council member narrowed their eyes, "Chairman, did you anticipate that we would disagree and that's why you deliberately said this?"
The chairman candidly admitted, "That's right!"
He slowly stood up, stating word by word, "Actually, my real intention is to use this matter to help the Dou Spirit Empire rebuild a deep friendship with Soul Land."
The former was stunned and asked in confusion, "Why? The Dou Spirit Empire lacks everything, to our federation, they're meaningless!"
Suddenly, he thought of something and exclaimed in shock, "Wait, could it be the Spirit Pagoda??"
The chairman nodded slightly, "Correct, the total number of Soul Masters in the Spirit Pagoda now exceeds more than twice that of our federation!"
"If they were to suddenly cause chaos, even if all powers joined hands, they might not be able to handle it. At that time, we would need to leverage the power of the other two great empires!"
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