Chapter 3315: Leak

Recently, the federation has been busy dealing with internal affairs and searching for rarer resources...

As a result, the surveillance of the Spirit Pagoda has considerably loosened!!

So, they are unaware of any recent developments there!

Seeing this, Zang Xin patiently explained, "This is the situation, not long ago, a disciple of our Tang Sect passed by the soul beast forest and saw people from the Spirit Pagoda completely sealing off that area, not allowing anyone to enter!!"

"Shouldn't that be normal? There are Artificial Spirit Beasts created by the Spirit Pagoda within the soul beast forest; perhaps it's to prevent interference from other forces!!"

They had captured many of those Artificial Spirit Beasts and hadn't detected any problems!!

Even... it was hard to distinguish them from real soul beasts!!

Zang Xin shook his head, his will firm, "No... I am aware of the Spirit Pagoda sealing off the soul beast forest, but this time, it is completely different!!"

"It seems as if some serious issue has occurred inside, with the Spirit Pagoda continuously dispatching members to be stationed there!!"

"The scale of it is simply astonishing!!"

Guan Yue became even more puzzled, "What's... the problem with that??"

They were simply increasing their forces in the soul beast forest; there was nothing strange about it!!

Zang Xin smacked his head, "It's my fault for being too vague. Just think about it, right after the incident in the soul beast forest happened, the Spirit Pagoda summoned forces from across the Continent to discuss the eradication of the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters!"

"Could there be any connection between these events?"

Hearing this, Guan Yue also realized the possible link...

Thoughtfully, she said, "Hmm... Sect Master Zang, you seem to have a point, thank you for sharing this information!!"

It seems necessary for the federation's people to investigate what exactly happened in the soul beast forest!!

Otherwise, I always feel like we might be exploited by the Spirit Pagoda!!

Zang Xin waved his hand, "It's fine, after all, this matter involves a lot and must be carefully considered!"

Guan Yue didn't argue, "Hmm... alright, it's getting late, Sect Master Zang should head back early, and I must leave as well!!"

After speaking, the two exchanged brief gestures and then left the place...

However, Di Tian, who was watching them, began to look more and more dangerous...

His tone was chilling, "This Sect Leader of the Tang Sect sure talks a lot, even telling the federation such things!!"

But Bi Ji folded her arms, "Di Tian... even if Zang Xin didn't tell them, with the fedration's means, they would soon find out what happened in the soul beast forest!"

"Now, it has just sped up the process a bit!"

Di Tian, however, did not relax, "Hmph, what of it? After dealing with the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Master, both the federation and the Tang Sect must be eradicated, otherwise, they might become obstacles!!"

Bi Ji chuckled lightly, teasing him, "The federation might be manageable, but Tang Wulin is the Tang Sect's Young Sect Master. Without the command from above, we can't just act on our own!"

Di Tian was somewhat helpless, "I know, I know, just talking, if we're going to act, we naturally need to inform the higher-ups in advance!"

"By the way... how are those Artificial Spirit Beasts doing? Are they still in a frenzy after waking?"

"How should I put it, these Artificial Spirit Beasts have calmed down, but they still have their moments when"

Xingluo Empire!

As one sect after another falls and succumbs under the attacks of the Holy Spirit Cult...

The entire royal household was now in a state of high alert...

Within the imperial palace, the faces of the Daijin all showed signs of anxiety and worry as they began to discuss fervently...

"Our Xingluo Empire has had at least one third of its sects destroyed by the Holy Spirit Cult, and some have even chosen to submit. If this continues, the Xingluo Empire may very well perish!"

"Yes, even if our Xingluo Empire's military strength is robust, it's no match for powerful Soul Masters. We must come up with a plan to punish the Holy Spirit Cult quickly!"

"Otherwise, why not take the initiative to send troops to encircle and suppress the Holy Spirit Cult? Even if we can't resolve them, at least we can hinder their further development!"

"First, the previous emperor fell, and then the Great Sects were annihilated. Where should the Xingluo Empire go from here?"

Dai Yueyan, seated on the throne, had a somewhat somber and unsettled expression...

Clearly, he knew that the hearts of all the Daijin in the royal household were in turmoil, even harboring thoughts of surrender!

He was, after all, the new emperor of the Xingluo Empire, and he would not allow this situation to occur!!

With this in mind, he glanced sideways at the Limit Douluo-level protector beside him...

The latter instantly understood, and the terrifying pressure emanating from his body spread in an instant, covering the entire imperial palace...

All the Daijin felt a heavy weight on their backs as they clenched their teeth and crouched half-kneeling on the ground...

Dai Yueyan's cold gaze swept over each Daijin, "I do not wish to hear those misleading words again, otherwise, no matter what contributions have been made to the Xingluo Empire, they will all be accused of treason!"

The Daijin's hearts chilled, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Dai Yueyan finally waved his hand...

In an instant, the oppressive aura that had filled the palace dissipated into nothingness...

The Daijin's expressions eased somewhat, but they were also subdued by the previous decisive action and dared not utter any more disheartening remarks!

After a pause, Dai Yueyan declared loudly, "Now, by my command, immediately assemble the troops and launch an attack on the known bases of the Holy Spirit Cult. We must eradicate them completely!"

This battle was unavoidable!

Otherwise, the entire citizenry of the Xingluo Empire would lose faith in their nation!

Even knowing that this action was too rash, the Daijin could only respectfully say, "Your Majesty is wise!"

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Once all the Daijin had left, the imperial palace was left with only Dai Yueyan sitting silently on the throne...

The Limit Douluo responsible for his protection pursed his lips and reassured, "Your Majesty, you needn't worry too much. As long as I live, I won't allow anyone to threaten you!"

Dai Yueyan's eyes showed a hint of emotion, but he still clenched his fists and said, "But... I am the emperor of the Xingluo Empire, and now I can only watch as our empire is eroded bit by bit, powerless to stop it! This feeling is simply torment!"

The Limit Douluo took a deep breath and suggested, "Your Majesty, perhaps we can seek aid from the Douluo Federation. Surely they wouldn't stand by and watch the Xingluo Empire fall into the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult!"

Once the Xingluo Empire became an asset to the Holy Spirit Cult, then next in line would be the entire Continent!

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueyan responded with a wry smile, "I remember when my father was on the throne, he sought aid from the powers of the Continent, but what we received was almost nothing more than perfunctory assistance!"

No power was willing to sacrifice its high-end combat forces to provide help...

The Limit Douluo fell silent, because he too knew that this was indeed the truth!

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