After hearing Zhao Chong's words, Guo Xiaoxu stared at Tang Wulin with a complex expression, "I think...I probably understand why all the Shrek Seven Monsters are so outstanding, and Yun Ming chose you to be the next Sea God Pavilion Master!"
Not only is your strength formidable, but you also have a unique talent in forging!
Tang Wulin humbly scratched his head, "Hall Master Guo, you flatter me, it's all thanks to the Blacksmith Association President's guidance!"
Of course, there's also the guidance from the three teachers, Mang Tian, Mu Chen, and Feng Wuyu!
Without their help, I wouldn't have become an Eighth Grade Blacksmith at such a young age!
Liang Xiaoyu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, "If you received guidance from him, it can explain a lot, after all, he is the only Divine Craftsman on the continent!"
Zhao Chong spoke up, "Since both hall masters are here, let us three supervise the assessment together!"
"The Sect Leader intended to supervise in person, but Tang Sect has other important matters to attend to!"
Upon seeing this, Liang Xiaoyu and Guo Xiaoxu naturally did not refuse...
Thus, they accompanied Tang Wulin into a forging room...
After briefly inspecting the forging table and environment, he mused silently, "Hmm, no issues with the materials!"
Then, he said to the three, "Hall Masters, is there a requirement for the strength of a Three-Word Battle Armor in this assessment?"
Zhao Chong shook his head, "There are no restrictions; as long as it falls within the range of a Three-Word Battle Armor, the assessment will pass!"
"However, it would be best if you forge it as well as possible; after all, it is the Sect Leader who will decide if you pass the assessment!"
Guo Xiaoxu nodded, "That's right, the Sect Leader has always had high standards, so it's best to put in extra effort just in case!"
Liang Xiaoyu looked at the time and reminded, "The moment you entered the forging room, the timer started, Tang Wulin, begin!"
Tang Wulin didn't hesitate much and answered earnestly, "Okay!"
With that, he quickly took out an obsidian-like metal material and placed it on the table, then selected the heaviest forging hammer...
After a few test swings, he began to hammer forcefully...
Zhao Chong couldn't help but remark, "To choose the heaviest hammer, this kind of strength truly resembles mine!"
Liang Xiaoyu whispered, "Hall Master Zhao, keep quiet, Tang Wulin needs a quiet forging space right now!"
Zhao Chong clearly understood this reason, closed his mouth, and watched in silence...
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Holy Spirit Cult!
The Demon Emperor stared coldly at the Ghost Emperor with unmasked killing intent in his eyes, "These troubles were caused by you, you better have a reasonable explanation!"
Collaborating with abyssal creatures and leading a large number of evil Soul Masters to the Blood God Army were all actions he took without permission!
And the likes of Leng Yulai and other high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult were almost entirely in the dark!
The Ghost Emperor glanced at her but remained expressionless, "Demon Emperor, although I led the Evil Soul Masters to attack the Blood God Army without authorization, the outcome was good, wasn't it?"
"They lost an Ultimate Douluo!"
Sacrificing ten to twenty thousand Evil Soul Masters to eliminate an Ultimate Douluo, no matter how you look at it, it's a gain!
Upon hearing this, Halosa chimed in, "Yes, Demon Emperor, I don't think the Sect Hierarch was wrong in doing so. After all, the number of Ultimate Douluos on the entire continent can be counted on one hand!"
"Eliminating an Ultimate Douluo is equivalent to removing a significant threat for the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Leng Yulai also agreed, "I also think the Sect Hierarch's actions are only beneficial to the Holy Spirit Cult. However, collaborating with the abyssal creatures is indeed very risky!"
Those beings are just as intelligent as humans, and when they truly escape the abyss, with their formidable strength, they can easily break their promise and turn against the Holy Spirit Cult!
After hearing these words, a hint of apprehension appeared in the Demon Emperor's eyes, and she said coldly, "The power of abyssal creatures is far greater than you can imagine, even if Soul Masters from all three continents worked together, they might not withstand their assault!"
"From now on, the Holy Spirit Cult is not permitted to collaborate with abyssal creatures!"
Hearing this, a glint of coldness flashed in the Ghost Emperor's eyes, "Demon Emperor, should I understand you are afraid?"
Collaborating with abyssal creatures was the most crucial step in his plan, and now it was being hindered by the former; how could he be in a good mood!
The Demon Emperor stared directly at the mask on his face and said slowly, "If you feel capable of handling those abyssal creatures, I have no objections!"
Even with her strength, she harbors fear towards the one in the abyss...
Let alone the likes of the Ghost Emperor, who are weaker...
After a pause, her icy gaze then turned to Nanali and Leng Yuxue, and in an unquestionable tone, she ordered, "Alright, Nanali and Leng Yulai, you two immediately lead a portion of the Evil Soul Masters to Soul Land! Establish as many strongholds as possible to prepare for future wars!"
Both naturally didn't dare to defy, answering in unison, "Yes, Demon Emperor!"
Witnessing all this, the Ghost Emperor couldn't help but clench his fists, thinking to himself, "Is the Demon Emperor starting to undermine my authority again?"
Well then...
The plan has already been set in motion, and even if you break away from my control, it won't affect the final outcome!
The Demon Emperor directly ignored the Ghost Emperor, then looked at Halosa and said solemnly, "Halosa, the Xingluo Empire is your responsibility; ensure the Evil Soul Masters infiltrate every faction!"
"When our Holy Spirit Cult resurfaces, I hope we can seize control of the entire Xingluo Empire in short order!"
Thus, the Holy Spirit Cult will have the leverage to compete with the other great empires!
Cold sweat dripped down Halosa's forehead as he thought to himself, "The Demon Emperor has such ambitious ambitions! Seeking to control the entire Xingluo Empire!"
However, if it succeeds, perhaps the Holy Spirit Cult truly has a chance to dominate the continent!
He immediately replied, "Yes, Demon Emperor!"
Only then did the Demon Emperor direct her beautiful eyes at the hitherto silent Ghost Emperor, and with a cold smile said, "As for you, Ghost Emperor, as the Sect Hierarch, you'll stay here in the Holy Spirit Cult with me, no objections, right?"
Though it was phrased as a question, it clearly left no choice for the Ghost Emperor!
Once, you turned me into a puppet, now, you experience what it's like to be one!
Unexpectedly, the Ghost Emperor responded calmly, "I have no objections!"
A hint of surprise flashed in the Demon Emperor's eyes, and she said lightly, "If no one has objections, then let the actions commence!"
Only I am the true master of the Holy Spirit Cult!
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After leaving the Blacksmith Association, Gu Yue informed Tang Wulin of what happened...
Seeing his eyes widen in amazement and some jealousy, "What? President Zhenhua actually gave you a Four-Word Battle Armor!!"
Gu Yue nodded slightly and said softly, "Yes! I can sense that he genuinely treats me as his closest disciple!"
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