Chapter 78: The Premise of Replacing the Holy Spirit Cult with the Body Sect
Several days later, at the Star Luo Imperial Palace.
"You're saying no one from the Sun Moon Empire secretly left the Star Luo Empire?"
The Protector Douluo Cheng Gang bowed his head. "Yes, Your Majesty. Everything has been normal with the Sun Moon people these past few days. There have been no actions."
This is strange.
Xu Jiawei couldn't understand why the Sun Moon Empire was so confident. Didn't they know the allure of a 100,000-year embryo to those secret coveters?
That's impossible!
If they didn't know the embryo's value, they wouldn't have bid such a high price for it.
Therefore, there's only one possibility for their actions: there are powerful protectors secretly, confident enough to ensure that the embryo won't encounter any problems.
He actually found it absurd. With so many gold coins, the Sun Moon Empire didn't even blink when settling the bill. Just how rich were they to treat money like this?
He had originally planned to extort some Level 8 or 9 Soul Guidance Devices or some research data on Soul Guidance Devices if the Sun Moon Empire didn't have enough gold coins. Now it seemed he had underestimated the Sun Moon Empire's financial power.
"Interesting, truly interesting."
Xu Jiawei stood up, first dismissing Cheng Gang, then quietly pondering.
What kind of powerful individual could give the Sun Moon Empire such strong confidence? Was it those Old Monsters, or were they bluffing?
Forget it, he didn't want to think too much. He had already spread the news anyway, and there were quite a few coveters. The Sun Moon Empire would definitely be targeted.
Especially the Body Sect. He didn't believe that no matter how powerful the Sun Moon Empire's experts were, they could defeat that Old Monster.
As soon as that Old Monster arrived and went crazy, who could stop him?
It would be best to keep all of the Sun Moon Empire's fresh blood here. This way, not only would the Body Sect and the Sun Moon Empire be at odds, but the Sun Moon Empire would also be locked in an endless conflict with the Body Sect.
A Soul Beast embryo—truly killing two birds with one stone—no, three birds.
"Teacher, are we really not going to make any preparations? I think the Star Luo Empire must have some scheme. They won't let us take the embryo back so easily."
Kong Deming stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the gloomy sky, and suddenly asked an unrelated question.
"Yuhao, what are your thoughts on the Body Sect?"
Huo Yuhao was stunned. "Why does the teacher ask this?"
Kong Deming smiled. "Those fellows from the Body Sect have already secretly set their sights on you. Do you understand what I mean?"
"The Body Sect, the universally acknowledged home of Body Soul Masters on the continent. Is the teacher saying that powerful individuals from the Body Sect will come to Star Luo Empire and try to get me to join them?"
"That's right. And the person coming is also acknowledged as the most powerful individual on the continent. Even I wouldn't dare say I'm completely confident in defeating him."
He was being modest. Huo Yuhao naturally knew who his Teacher was referring to: Du Busi, the Sect Master of the Body Sect.
But in your later years, you were able to force Ye Xishui into a desperate situation with Soul Guidance Devices, and after breaking through to Level 95, you could even fight on par with Xuan Zi, the Level 99 Taotie Douluo, and an army of thousands of Soul Masters— all by yourself.
"Is the teacher trying to use me to win over the Body Sect?"
Huo Yuhao understood immediately. His Teacher's demeanor and tone were not hard to guess.
Since he knew Du Busi would come and the Body Sect had their eyes on him, yet he remained so calm, it meant he must have a way to deal with the Body Sect, and that method was none other than himself.
"That's right. You have the qualifications and talent. Du Busi will absolutely not give up on a genius like you, Yuhao, who can bring glory to the Body Sect's future. But you are my personal disciple, so for such a matter, I need to ask for your opinion."
As if worried Huo Yuhao might have reservations, Kong Deming explained.
"Yuhao, although I consider myself unrivaled in the path of Soul Guidance Devices on the continent, I cannot confidently guarantee I can give you the best in Martial Soul cultivation."
"But the Body Sect is different. When it comes to the research of Body Martial Souls, no one on the entire continent can surpass them. This is the most suitable choice for you."
"Yuhao, your Body Martial Soul has already achieved a secondary awakening at the Silver level. Du Busi will definitely see you as the hope for the Body Sect's glory. If you can obtain the Body Sect's secret techniques and achieve a Gold-level awakening of your Martial Soul, your future—I dare not imagine."
Kong Deming spoke earnestly. His meaning was clear: he wanted Huo Yuhao to make a choice, to have another powerful individual as a teacher.
This was the best choice for both his disciple and the Sun Moon Empire.
Yuhao would gain the Body Sect as a backer, and with Huo Yuhao's existence, the reclusive Body Sect would inevitably grow closer to the Sun Moon Empire to a certain extent.
Once Yuhao grew up, the Body Sect could even ally with the Sun Moon Empire. The Sun Moon Empire might even abandon the Holy Spirit Cult and use the Body Sect to replace it. No matter how you look at it, this was an excellent mutual choice.
The only downside was that he would have to share such an excellent disciple with Du Busi in the future.
Of course, that also depended on how it was measured. Whether by the order of apprenticeship or closeness, Yuhao would definitely be closest to him.
Even if Du Busi also took Yuhao as a personal disciple, he would still be a latecomer. Why should he show off to him?
"Teacher, what do you think about me making the Body Sect a protector sect of the Sun Moon Empire in the future?"
Huo Yuhao's tone was relaxed, seemingly not caring at all. His casual remark also brought a smile to Kong Deming's face.
Good, good. His disciple truly wasn't stuck in a rut. He was very pleased.
"If you, Yuhao, can become a Limit Douluo in the future, let alone a protector sect— even if you hold the entire Sun Moon Empire in your hands and mold it as you wish—I wouldn't mind."
He himself had a quarter of royal blood, but he actually didn't care who was emperor of the Sun Moon Empire. Otherwise, he wouldn't have ignored the old emperor's usurpation back then.
As long as the Sun Moon Empire remained, and as long as the Sun Moon Empire was the one to unify the continent in the end, he didn't care much about other matters concerning the empire.
Now he was the foundation of the Sun Moon Empire; in the future, his disciple would also be the foundation.
He believed that once Du Busi arrived, Yuhao would definitely be highly valued by him. He understood his disciple's talent best.
Not only had Shrek never tasted a good dish, but neither had the Body Sect. The Star Luo Empire wanted to scheme against the Sun Moon Empire, but little did they know that he also wanted to turn their scheme against them.
He, Kong Deming, dared to say it: once that Old Monster Du Busi became close to his disciple, they would absolutely not escape the grasp of their master-disciple duo.
"By the way, a few of Shrek's main team members might be appearing next. Teacher, I'm worried Shrek might play dirty then."
Huo Yuhao frowned, as if worried Shrek might lose control. After all, Xuan Zi's conduct was well-known, and it was hard to guarantee that Shrek wouldn't do something outrageous if they became desperate.
"Don't worry. Now I am in the dark, and Shrek is in the light. Not to mention whether Shrek can even reach the semifinals, even if they do have that luck, I won't let Shrek act recklessly."
With that assurance, Huo Yuhao felt relieved. Those unlucky guys from Shrek actually let out a ticking time bomb like Ma Xiaotao. It would be hard to hold her evil flame in check if she lost control.
No, just to be safe, Huo Yuhao still decided to remind Lin Xi and Ma Rulong. When they really encounter Shrek, he would tell them to put on several layers of invincible Soul Guidance shields to prevent any casualties.
As for Ma Xiaotao possibly becoming an evil Soul Master if her evil flame went out of control—sorry, he didn't care.
If you are an evil Soul Master, you will always be one.
End of Chapter