A few days later!
The Martial Soul Hall announced its collaboration with the Royal family of Xingluo Empire, a move that immediately caused a huge uproar...
Inside the Tiandou Empire's hall!
After listening to the report from the soldiers below, Xue Ye's face turned exceptionally grim, and the ministers dared not utter a word...
Even the most trusted prince, Xue Qinghe, remained silent...
Because this matter was equally unexpected to him!
It's known that the Tiandou Empire and Xingluo Empire outwardly stay separate, but secretly both sides are at odds, inevitably leading to a future war!
The Martial Soul Hall first collaborated with the Tiandou Imperial Family, yet without notice, they once again allied with the Xingluo Empire's royal family and even made it public!
This is truly unbelievable!
The soldier, seeing the situation unfavorable, quietly left the hall...
His task was to relay the message, and since the purpose had been fulfilled, it wasn't appropriate to stay here!
Of course, the bigger reason was fear of being dragged into the matter!
Finally, after a period of silence...
Sitting on the throne, Xue Ye spoke, breaking the quiet...
"You all heard it, right? Just yesterday, Martial Soul Hall made a public announcement about their collaboration with Xingluo Empire's royal family to jointly resist the abyssal creatures!"
"And the royal family of Xingluo Empire has always been at odds with the Tiandou Imperial Family. The actions of Martial Soul Hall totally disregard us!!"
The ministers, upon hearing this, began to condemn...
"Your Majesty is right, the Martial Soul Hall first collaborated with our Tiandou Imperial Family and then turned to ally with Xingluo Empire's royal family, this is absolutely outrageous!!"
"I propose canceling the alliance with Martial Soul Hall, our Tiandou Empire can withstand the abyssal creatures even without any alliance!"
"I agree, Martial Soul Hall doesn't regard our Tiandou Imperial Family, then this alliance is unnecessary!"
"But... I think the collaboration between Martial Soul Hall and Xingluo Empire's royal family is purely to combat the abyssal creatures, maybe it's not that bad!"
"Yes Your Majesty, canceling the alliance with Martial Soul Hall easily could be detrimental to our Tiandou Empire!"
Xue Ye's expression revealed no emotion, he fixed his gaze on Xue Qinghe...
"Qing He, what is your opinion on this?"
The latter paused then gathered himself...
"Father, the collaboration between Martial Soul Hall and Xingluo Empire's royal family indeed overlooked our Tiandou Empire, which is quite unreasonable"
"However... now the battle against the abyssal creatures is imminent, if we lose the alliance with Martial Soul Hall, I'm afraid we'll be on the defensive when facing the Abyssal Creature Army!"
"Furthermore, Martial Soul Hall's announcement is solely about jointly combating abyssal creatures, there shouldn't be anything ulterior."
Xue Ye pursed his lips, "So, Qing He, you believe our Tiandou Imperial Family should tolerate the actions of Martial Soul Hall!"
Xue Qinghe was somewhat puzzled by the intent behind this statement, but after thinking it over, he nodded, "Yes, Father, in confronting the abyssal creatures, Martial Soul Hall is indispensable!"
The other ministers were instantly terrified, kneeling on the ground, their faces filled with dread...
"Crown Prince, those words should never be spoken!!"
They never expected the usually steady Crown Prince would utter such words!
If His Majesty Xue Ye was angered by this, it wouldn't only affect the Crown Prince's position, but the ministers feared they might also be punished!
However, the imagined fury did not manifest, instead, Xue Ye responded with unusual calm...
He then sighed, "Qing He, you're correct!"
"The abyssal creatures are now a significant threat, maintaining collaborative ties between the Tiandou Imperial Family and Martial Soul Hall is indeed crucial!"
"However... I am concerned there may be another motive behind Martial Soul Hall's cooperation with Xingluo Empire!"
Xue Qinghe, observing this, took a deep breath and explained, "Regarding that, Father, I think Martial Soul Hall would not do something so foolish!"
"Setting aside the abyssal creatures, collaborating with Xingluo Empire's royal family is undoubtedly opposing our Tiandou Imperial Family!"
"Martial Soul Hall surely wouldn't want to see this happen!"
Most of the Martial Soul Hall Sub-Halls are located within the Tiandou Empire. If there's indeed another collaboration with Xingluo Empire's royal family, the consequence would be...
All the Martial Soul Hall Sub-Halls would be purged!!
Xue Ye nodded slightly, "Perhaps I was overthinking, but the Pope Bibi Dong of Martial Soul Hall has always been ruthless, it's necessary to be wary!"
Xue Qinghe squinted, "Father, do you mean??"
Xue Ye immediately ordered, "Dispatch someone to Martial Soul Hall to inquire about this matter immediately, even if we can't change Martial Soul Hall's course, at least we must show the Tiandou Imperial Family's stance!!"
Xue Qinghe didn't object, "Yes, Father, shall I go personally for this matter?"
To which Xue Ye promptly rejected the suggestion, "No, the situation is too tense recently, and given that Qing He, you and Sect Master Ning recently faced an assault by abyssal creatures, it's safer to stay in the imperial palace!"
After these words, his gaze turned towards the other ministers...
"This task will be completed by you, as for who will go, decide amongst yourselves."
The ministers swallowed, entirely unwilling to refuse in any way...
Promptly clasping their fists, "As you command, His Majesty Xue Ye!"
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Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!
Ning Fengzhi smiled at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, "Uncle Bone, Uncle Sword, has Ning Rongrong been behaving these days without causing any trouble while following you?"
"Of course not, Ning Rongrong is so adorable, she's our treasure, how could she cause any trouble!"
"That's right, with Ning Rongrong with us, even our backs don't hurt, legs aren't sore, and patrolling feels more invigorating."
Faced with their words, the corner of Ning Fengzhi's mouth couldn't help twitching...
"Is that so?"
Ning Rongrong was somewhat displeased, placing her hands on her hips and retorting, "Dad, what kind of image do you have of me, doubting me like this!"
Ning Fengzhi awkwardly chuckled, "You've misunderstood, Ning Rongrong, what I mean is... you followed Uncle Bone and Uncle Sword, have you not faced any more abyssal creature attacks?"
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists, "Of course not, with Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa around, those abyssal creatures don't dare to show up."
"Still, I'm concerned there might be some abyssal creatures lurking among the disciples, and once alone..."
Ning Fengzhi patted her head, comforting her, "Don't worry Ning Rongrong, I understand your concern. Once this period is over, the sect will conduct a thorough purge to hunt down all lurking abyssal creatures within the sect!"
"But for now, I have urgent matters to discuss with your Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong seemed to realize something amiss, and their expressions became serious...
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