Chapter 89 Reaction
"No matter the cost, we must ensure Princess Xue Ke's safety and protect the territory of the Heavenly Dou Empire!"
"Your Majesty!"
The ministers and elders answered in unison, bowing solemnly before turning to leave and begin arranging various affairs.
Only Emperor Xue Ye remained in the council hall. He gazed at the brightly lit palace outside the window, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
Joy and worry intertwined, making his brow furrow.
"Ke'er, Father will protect you," he murmured, "Even if it means fighting against the entire continent, Father will never let you suffer the slightest harm."
Meanwhile, in the Papal Palace of Wuhun City, the atmosphere was oppressive.
Bibi Dong sat on the Papal throne, her scarlet eyes blazing with killing intent. A chilling aura emanated from her, and black soul power coiled around her like venomous snakes, making the air in the hall seem to freeze.
She gripped the papal scepter tightly, her knuckles white from the force, the gem at the scepter's tip gleaming with an eerie red light, as if echoing the raging fire within her.
"The Heaven Dou Empire! It's the Heaven Dou Empire again!"
Bibi Dong's voice was like a poisoned blade, filled with undisguised anger and killing intent.
"One Liu Erlong wasn't enough, now Xue Ke has appeared! A mere level 26 girl, yet she's made it onto the Goddess Ranking and evolved a top-tier support martial soul like the Emerald Swan! What is this ranking system trying to do? It's constantly opposing my Martial Soul City!"
She slammed the papal scepter against the ground with a deafening bang, instantly cracking the hard obsidian floor with spiderweb-like fissures, sending fragments of stone flying—a testament to the peak of her fury.
Ghost Douluo, his shadowy form shifting and swirling, seemed to blend into the shadows of the hall. His voice was sinister as he spoke, "Your Holiness, Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul is indeed troublesome."
"This top-tier support Martial Soul possesses triple abilities: support, healing, and purification. Its purification power, in particular, has a fatal restraining effect on our Spirit Hall's evil spirit masters and evil spirit techniques."
"If she grows stronger, the fighting power of our Spirit City army will be weakened by at least 30% on the battlefield, and our plan to unify the continent will be greatly hindered."
Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan, stood to the side, his face grave. The phantom of his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Martial Soul faintly appeared in his hand, emitting a faint fragrance, yet unable to dispel the oppressive atmosphere in the hall: "Your Holiness, Xue Ke is currently only a level 30 Soul Master, her strength is still weak, and this is the best time to eliminate her."
"If we wait until she breaks through to the Soul Saint or Soul Douluo realm, coupled with the full protection of the Heaven Dou Empire, killing her will be as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"Moreover, the Heaven Dou Empire has just announced protective measures for her, dispatching two Soul Douluos and five hundred guards. We must act quickly, otherwise, once she enters the Royal Secret Realm, the defenses there will be even tighter, making it even more difficult for us to strike."
A sinister glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, her scarlet gaze intensifying with killing intent: "Well said! Since she dares to become an obstacle to my Spirit City's unification of the continent, she must die!"
She paused, then said coldly, "Ghostly Charm, Moon Guardian, you two will personally infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire's capital city and kill Xue Ke before she enters the Royal Secret Realm!"
"Remember, it must be done cleanly and efficiently, framing the Star Luo Empire, causing the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire to distrust each other and fight amongst themselves, allowing us to reap the benefits!"
"Also, notify the Spirit Hall's spies infiltrating the Heaven Dou Empire's capital city, and have them cooperate with your operation, providing information on Princess Xue Ke's whereabouts, creating chaos, and attracting the attention of the Royal Guards."
"After the operation, evacuate immediately, leaving no trace!"
"Yes, Your Holiness!" Ghostly Demon and Moon Guard bowed simultaneously, their soul power surging as they instantly merged into the shadows and disappeared from the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong gazed in the direction the two had vanished, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Xue Ke, Liu Erlong, the Heavenly Dou Empire... you all just wait. I will wipe you all out. No one can stop my goal of unifying the continent!"
Inside the hall, black soul power surged like a tide, the chilling killing intent almost tangible, shrouding the entire Papal Palace in a sinister and terrifying atmosphere.
In the Star Luo Empire's imperial city, in Dai Tianfeng's study, the atmosphere was equally heavy.
Dai Tianfeng sat behind his desk, toying with a jet-black jade thumb ring, engraved with a ferocious Netherworld White Tiger pattern—the symbol of the Star Luo Empire's royal family.
His eyes were deep and unfathomable, like an abyss, and he exuded an aura of authority that made the Imperial Guard commander standing below dare not even breathe.
"Xue Ke... Emerald Swan... Level 30 Soul Master..." Dai Tianfeng murmured softly, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity and a subtle sense of apprehension.
"The Heavenly Dou Empire is quite lucky. First, Liu Erlong received the blessing of the rankings, her strength skyrocketing to level 77 Soul Saint. Now, Xue Ke has emerged, her Martial Soul evolving into the top-tier support Emerald Swan."
"It seems the Heavenly Dou Empire intends to seize this opportunity to completely overwhelm our Star Luo Empire!"
The Imperial Guard Commander bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul is indeed powerful; her support abilities are among the best on the continent."
"With her, the Heavenly Dou Empire's military strength will undoubtedly be greatly enhanced. Coupled with Liu Erlong's level 77 Fire Dragon Soul Saint, the Heavenly Dou Empire's strength is already showing signs of surpassing our Star Luo Empire."
"Moreover, the Heavenly Dou Empire is likely to form an alliance with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. At that time, our Star Luo Empire will face immense pressure."
"An alliance?" Dai Tianfeng's lips curled into a cold smile, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has always been arrogant and conceited, and Liu Erlong is even more hot-tempered and disdainful. It won't be so easy for the Heavenly Dou Empire to form an alliance with them."
"Even if an alliance is formed, given Liu Erlong's personality, he may not genuinely obey the Heaven Dou Empire's commands. Sooner or later, the two sides will turn against each other due to conflicting interests."
He paused, then continued, "However, we cannot be complacent."
"Xue Ke's Emerald Swan Martial Soul has unlimited potential. If she grows up, she will indeed become a huge threat to our Star Luo Empire."
"Moreover, Bibi Dong is ambitious and will never sit idly by while the Heaven Dou Empire's strength increases. She might very well target Xue Ke."
The Imperial Guard Commander asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do? Should we seize the opportunity to join forces with Spirit City to eliminate Xue Ke, or should we sit back and watch the two sides fight, seeing the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit City weaken each other?"
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