Chapter 88 A Generous Gift.
Emperor Xue Ye nodded in satisfaction, a decisive glint in his eyes: "Good! Well said! Ke'er, you've just completed your Martial Soul evolution and Soul Power breakthrough. Your immediate priority is to quickly familiarize yourself with this new power."
"I have decided to grant you exclusive cultivation rights in the Royal Secret Realm. You may cultivate there for three months. The Secret Realm not only boasts ten times the Soul Power concentration of the outside world, but also contains a thousand-year-old Jade Ginseng, which will help you stabilize your realm and fully master the Jade Swan's Soul Skill."
"Furthermore, I will have the Empire's Chief Auxiliary Soul Master, your Uncle Li, personally guide your cultivation."
"Uncle Li is an 82-level Auxiliary Soul Douluo with profound expertise in the use of auxiliary Soul Skills. With his guidance, you will certainly avoid many detours."
"Thank you, Father!"
Xue Ke bowed joyfully in gratitude.
The Royal Secret Realm is the core cultivation ground of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, historically reserved only for the heir to the throne. The fact that her father has made an exception for her shows how much he values her.
She had long heard of Uncle Li's expertise in auxiliary soul skills, and receiving his guidance would undoubtedly be a tremendous opportunity for her.
Emperor Xueye then turned to the head guard behind him and said, "Issue my decree to proclaim to the world that Princess Xueke has ascended to the Goddess Ranking, her Martial Soul has evolved into the Emerald Swan, and her Soul Power has broken through to level 30, the Soul Venerable! Princess Xueke will be rewarded with one million gold soul coins, a top-grade soul bone, and a hundred kinds of rare medicinal herbs and cultivation resources!"
"At the same time, strengthen the defenses of the palace and the royal secret realm. Dispatch two Soul Douluo elders and five hundred royal guards to protect Her Highness's safety twenty-four hours a day. No one is allowed to approach the princess's palace or cultivation area without my permission!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The head guard replied in unison, turning and quickly departing.
The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Heavenly Dou Empire's capital.
Citizens took to the streets, cheering and waving flags to celebrate the arrival of their beloved princess. The palace and its surroundings were adorned with lanterns and decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
Many shops spontaneously launched "Jade Swan Gifts" with unprecedented discounts, further amplifying the city's excitement.
Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Dou Empire's royal council chamber, the atmosphere grew somber.
Emperor Xue Ye, along with several key ministers and royal elders, sat solemnly discussing the repercussions of Xue Ke's success on the list.
"Your Majesty, Princess Xue Ke's inclusion on the list has undoubtedly boosted the prestige and strength of our Heaven Dou Empire, but it will also inevitably become a thorn in the side of Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire," the Prime Minister said, bowing, his tone tinged with worry.
"Bibi Dong of Spirit City is ambitious and has always wanted to unify the continent. Now that our Heaven Dou Empire has seen the emergence of two powerful figures on the Goddess Ranking, Liu Erlong and Xue Ke, she certainly won't sit idly by and may very well harm Her Highness the Princess."
The Grand Elder nodded in agreement and said in a deep voice, "The Prime Minister is absolutely right. Princess Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Spirit has incredibly powerful support abilities, especially its purification power, which has a fatal restraining effect on those Spirit Masters in the Spirit Hall who rely on evil spirit skills."
"Bibi Dong is treacherous and cunning; she will definitely take advantage of the Princess's incomplete consolidation of strength to eliminate her and prevent future troubles."
"And then there's Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire," a minister with a military background added. "The Star Luo Empire and our Heavenly Dou Empire are inherently irreconcilable enemies. Now that Zhu Zhuyun has just evolved into the Netherworld White Tiger, her strength has greatly increased, and Dai Tianfeng is at the peak of his ambition."
"Princess Xue Ke's inclusion on the list will undoubtedly make the Star Luo Empire feel a huge threat. Dai Tianfeng might very well join forces with Martial Soul City to launch a pincer attack on us, or even directly send assassins to kill Her Highness."
The Third Elder stroked his beard, his tone grave. "What's even more alarming is that the power of the list is too mysterious; it can arbitrarily increase soul power and evolve martial souls. There must be an unfathomable force controlling it behind the scenes."
"Princess Xue Ke receiving such great benefits may not be a good thing. Perhaps she's already being targeted by that mysterious force. We not only have to deal with the enemies in the open, but also guard against the risks lurking in the shadows."
Emperor Xue Ye frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, and said in a deep voice, "What you all say makes sense. A tall tree catches the wind. Xue Ke's inclusion on the list brings us opportunities, but it also comes with enormous risks."
"We must make thorough preparations as soon as possible to ensure Xue Ke's safety, while simultaneously consolidating the foundation of the empire and preparing for any potential crises."
He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes, and continued, "Issue my decree: First, expedite the alliance negotiations with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Dispatch the Fourth Prince personally leading a delegation, carrying substantial gifts, to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to express our sincerity in forming an alliance. We must agree that both sides are interdependent, and should one side be attacked, the other must provide military assistance."
"Liu Erlong's strength has now surged to level 77, a Soul Saint. With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as an ally, we can better counter the Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire."
"Second, closely monitor the movements of Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire. Have our spies within Spirit City and the Star Luo Empire intensify their intelligence gathering efforts, focusing on monitoring the movements of the Spirit Hall elders and the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Guard. If any unusual activity is discovered targeting Princess Xue Ke or the Heaven Dou Empire, report it immediately without delay!"
"Third, strengthen the defenses of the empire's borders."
"Dispatch 100,000 troops to garrison the northern and southern borders, and reinforce the defenses with three Soul Douluo generals. Ensure sufficient provisions and soul tools are available to prepare for any potential war."
"Simultaneously, recall royal family members and core generals currently training abroad, concentrate forces, and stabilize the internal situation."
"Fourth, contact the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Send envoys with a copy of Princess Xue Ke's congratulatory gift to the two sects, conveying the news of Princess Xue Ke's ranking and proposing the establishment of a 'Continental Anti-Soul City Alliance.'
"The Clear Sky Sect's offensive power, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support power, combined with the strength of our Heaven Dou Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, will be enough to deter any villains and prevent Bibi Dong from acting rashly!"
"Fifth, urge Princess Xue Ke to quickly familiarize herself with her new power. Have Soul Douluo Li develop a detailed training plan, focusing on improving the princess's combat and self-defense abilities, especially the purification power and defensive soul skills of the Emerald Swan Martial Soul, ensuring she has sufficient ability to escape in case of emergencies."
"Gentlemen," Emperor Xueye's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone heavy and resolute, "Xue Ke is not only my daughter, but also the future of my Heavenly Dou Empire."
"Protecting her is protecting the future of the Heavenly Dou Empire! From this day forward, the Council Hall will hold an emergency meeting once a day to report on the movements of all parties and adjust our response strategies."
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