Chapter 1670: Cai Yue'er's dilemma (Please subscribe) _1
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Holy Spirit Cult!
All the high-ranking members, including the Dark Bell, had already gathered here!
Underneath the mask, the Ghost Emperor's gaze turned towards the Dark Bell as he asked, "Nanali, how did the excursion to Dragon Valley go?"
Upon hearing this, the Dark Bell did not change her expression and replied, "Replying to the Sect Hierarch, the first batch of Tang Sect disciples who entered Dragon Valley have already been ambushed and killed by us inside."
"As for the gains, we have only managed to obtain some stones from within Dragon Valley that can shield senses!"
The Ghost Emperor's brows furrowed slightly, "Is there nothing else?"
Clearly, he was not satisfied with the spoils from Dragon Valley!
The Dark Bell nodded, "Hmm! According to the evil Soul Masters who successfully escaped, there are some unknown creatures inside this Dragon Valley, but nothing particularly unique!"
Upon hearing this, the Dark Blood Devil scoffed, "I think we should not waste any time exploring this Dragon Valley and instead focus on completely swallowing up Tang Sect and the other forces of the Xingluo Empire!"
If they hadn't wasted time on Dragon Valley, that small Tang Sect branch might have already been taken down by their Holy Spirit Cult!
Leng Yulai cast a cold glance at him, "Foolish! Is your brain filled with nothing but fighting and killing?!"
The Dark Blood Devil didn't retort, but a thick intent to kill quietly surged in his eyes as he clenched his fist and thought, "One day, I will tear this person to pieces!!"
A mere level 97 character, yet constantly provoking him!
By his side, Halosa's eyes flickered with a chilly light, "Perhaps... it's because the evil Soul Masters who entered Dragon Valley did not meet certain criteria, which is why they returned empty-handed!"
Now that the Demon Emperor's control over him had completely vanished, he had finally returned to his true form!
Seeing this, the Dark Bell spoke with a calm face, "We cannot rule out this possibility, but I feel that we should not delay our plan to conquer Xingluo Land because of this Dragon Valley!"
No sooner had her words fallen than Leng Yulai spoke out to oppose, "No... Given that this stone can shield the perception of Ultimate Douluo's Soul Power, it's proof enough of its extraordinary nature! There must be something unknown hidden within Dragon Valley! We cannot miss it!"
The Dark Bell, who was rebutted by the former, looked visibly displeased, "But the evil Soul Masters have already conducted a comprehensive search and found nothing noteworthy!"
Leng Yulai sneered, "Really? Who knows whether those evil Soul Masters, out of fear of death, simply made a token search and circled around!"
The visage of the increasingly disgruntled Ghost Emperor turned into a roar, "Enough!!"
In an instant, everyone closed their mouths and turned their gazes towards him…
It was then that the Ghost Emperor announced, "As for the Dragon Valley matter, let the infiltrated pieces within Tang Sect gather intelligence in secret! If there truly is something hidden inside Dragon Valley, it's not too late to act!"
"Additionally, try to avoid any support from the major powers of the Douluo Continent to the Xingluo Empire, and covertly swallow up more forces!!"
Those guys, thinking they can easily find the lair of our Holy Spirit Cult on Xingluo Land, are sorely mistaken!!
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The next day, Xu Sheng had just gotten up when he encountered Shen Yi…
Shen Yi greeted him energetically with a wave, "Xu Sheng, good morning!"
Xu Sheng stretched lazily and smiled back, "Good morning!"
After a pause, he added, "The academy seems a bit quiet today, unusually so, it makes one uneasy."
Normally, Shrek Outer Court was incredibly noisy, but today it was exceptionally quiet…
Shen Yi shrugged helplessly, commenting, "Yeah, wasn't yesterday a holiday? Most of the students have already left, and as for the others, they might still be sleeping in their dorms!"
However, this was also good, as it meant less work for him…
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At that moment, Cai Yue'er, who suddenly appeared, called out to the two of them, "Xu Sheng, Shen Yi, you two are up so early? Just in time, there's something I need to discuss with you!"
Shen Yi's expression turned bitter, and she complained in a resentful tone, "Elder Cai, is there something else?"
Could it be that there was a pile of work waiting for her?
Cai Yue'er naturally saw the expression on her face and reassured her, "Shen Yi, don't look like that, it's just a simple chat."
It seemed that she had been worn down quite a bit recently; she was just short of having the words 'pitiful creature' written on her face!
Only then did Shen Yi breathe a sigh of relief...
Xu Sheng then asked directly, "Elder Cai, just say what it is you need to discuss."
Cai Yue'er nodded slightly, speaking calmly, "Actually, it's about the Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event. Oh right, Elder Xu, you just joined the Sea God's Pavilion not long ago, so you may not be aware of it?"
Xu Sheng was taken aback at first, then shook his head, "I truly haven't heard of it!"
Shen Yi, with her beautiful eyes shining, immediately explained, "Xu Sheng, the Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event is specifically for inner court students..."
By the time she finished explaining, Xu Sheng expressed his surprise, "I see, I hadn't expected that after entering the inner court, you'd also get help finding a partner."
This conservative Shrek Academy, to think it would have such an event!
Cai Yue'er couldn't help but correct him, "Elder Xu, what you said isn't quite right. The Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event is just a formality. Whether or not you can win the heart of the one you love still depends on yourself!"
Then she continued, "However, since the inner court students have suffered such a severe blow last time, only one in ten remains, merely a dozen or so people!"
"Therefore, I'm somewhat conflicted about whether to hold the Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event."
Shen Yi analyzed seriously, "Elder Cai, in my opinion, if there are only a dozen inner court students left, it's better not to hold the Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event."
"Otherwise, it would easily bring back memories of the horrific events to the inner court students!"
Elder Cai agreed, "Hmm, that's actually what I've been thinking too!"
However, Xu Sheng proposed, "Elder Cai, since there aren't many inner court students left, why not let the outer courtyard students also participate?"
Cai Yue'er hesitated for a moment, "I have considered that point, but there has never been such a precedent before!"
The Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event has always been prepared for inner court students! Outer courtyard students have never participated in it!
Xu Sheng assertively continued, "But at the same time, the inner court of Shrek Academy has never seen such dire losses!"
He supported holding the Sea God's Pavilion matchmaking event, not for any reason other than for the pure fun of it!
Besides, it would also be an opportunity for the youngsters from the outer court to pursue the one they love!
Cai Yue'er fell silent, her mind racing with thoughts...
Shen Yi also seemed to have thought of something, gently tapping her head as if annoyed by her previous words...
Then, she coughed into her hand, "Elder Cai, I think Xu Sheng's suggestion makes a lot of sense. Our Shrek Academy can't always dwell on sorrow forever. Why don't we... just give it a try?"
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