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Upon receiving the order, everyone naturally left the imperial palace without hesitation…

Xue Yuntian shook his head in disappointment and sighed, "Ah, the Douling Empire, why is it full of such mediocrity!"

He truly felt that relying on soul technology to strengthen the Douling Empire was an exceedingly difficult task!

After all, exceptional Soul Masters are founded on strong Soul Powers!!

With a "buzz" of soul power fluctuation, an Ultimate Douluo suddenly appeared inside the grand hall…

With a solemn expression, he reported, "Your Majesty the Emperor, it has been confirmed that there is no trace of the Ghost Emperor's presence in the imperial palace. However, I cannot rule out the possibility of him launching another attack on you!"

It was thanks to Xie Xie and his Spatial Ability that he could protect the former!

If it were themselves, even as Ultimate Douluos, confronting the Ghost Emperor directly would likely not last long!

Upon hearing this, Xue Yuntian stood up from the throne and sighed, "Hmm, there is no helping it. If the Ghost Emperor wishes to kill me, even if I enter Shrek Academy, I would still not be able to escape!"

After thinking it over these past few days, he had come to a realization!

If he was indeed destined to die at the Ghost Emperor's hands, then it would be best to make as many contributions to the Douling Empire as possible while he was still alive!

Hearing this, the Ultimate Douluo couldn't help but remind him, "Your Majesty the Emperor, do you need to summon all the strong warriors to the imperial palace? If the Ghost Emperor launches an attack, it could buy you a chance to escape!"

Xue Yuntian shook his head and rejected the suggestion…

Other places needed Ultimate Douluo Level warriors to guard them even more than the imperial palace!!

Then, changing the subject, he inquired, "Let's not discuss this topic for now, how are things currently in the Douling Empire?"

The other party was momentarily taken aback before responding, "The central region of the Douling Empire has not changed, but… in the surrounding small cities, it seems that many evil Soul Masters have appeared, and they are spreading at an alarming rate!"

"If left unchecked, it could become quite troublesome!"

Xue Yuntian's eyes narrowed, and he commanded firmly, "Since evil Soul Masters have emerged, they must be eradicated. We cannot allow them to grow unchecked!"

"Convey my command, immediately assemble the Douling Empire's elite forces and Soul Masters. Head to these cities and make sure to eradicate all the evil Soul Masters!!"

It seemed that there were still some Soul Masters in the Douling Empire who were unwilling to trust the royal household and chose to continue their cultivation, thus being transformed into evil Soul Masters!

The former hesitated for a moment before speaking his mind, "Your Majesty the Emperor, if we are to completely eradicate the evil Soul Masters, I'm afraid there might be significant casualties…"

Xue Yuntian gave him a sharp glance and said resolutely, "Since it's impossible to prevent the Ghost Emperor from transforming Soul Masters into evil ones, at the very least, we must protect the civilians of the Douling Empire!!"

The Ultimate Douluo felt the resolution in those words and uttered in a daze, "Your Majesty the Emperor…"

He could clearly sense a significant change in the other's personality…

Everything he had done before, though for the Douling Empire, was fundamentally to stabilize his own throne!

But now, he could not discern any desire for the throne in him, only concern for the Douling Empire!

Realizing this, he said with utmost seriousness, "Rest assured, Your Majesty the Emperor, the elite forces of the Douling Empire will surely eradicate these evil Soul Masters!!"

Since His Majesty the Emperor had undergone such a change, no matter what, he must protect him!!

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Xie Xie's mouth gaped open, astounded, "No... It can't be, can it? Aren't these Soul Masters from the Douling Empire afraid of the evil Soul Masters??"

Ye Xinglan frowned, "No, perhaps it's because they've heard that the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult has been destroyed, so they don't think the acceleration of soul power cultivation has anything to do with it!"

Tang Yinmeng nodded in agreement, "I think so too. The eradication of the Holy Spirit Cult has had a huge impact on the entire human world. Perhaps these Soul Masters from the Douling Empire are just assuming that—"

Lan Muzi added anxiously, "But... If even the emperor of the Douling Empire can't stop the Soul Masters from cultivating, then what can we do? Are we just going to watch helplessly as the entire Douling Empire falls?"

An Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion's duty, in addition to eradicating the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters, is to maintain peace across the Continents!

Choosing to ignore it is not something he could accept!

Ya Li glanced sideways at him and sighed, "Mu Zi, although it goes against the principles of the Sea God Pavilion to say so, the academy really can't offer any help with this matter!"

"The acceleration of soul power cultivation is hugely tempting, and getting these Civilian Soul Masters to voluntarily restrain themselves is virtually impossible!"

Shrek Academy is not in a good position right now. If we divide our attention with worry for the Douling Empire, things might get even worse...

Lan Muzi clenched his fists, seemingly unwilling to back down, "Even so, we should... get in touch with the Douling Empire, right? Perhaps there's another way!"

Cai Yue'er noticed his emotional abnormality and spoke softly to calm him down, "Mu Zi, don't be agitated, we're just discussing the matter right now. Whether or not to contact the Douling Empire afterwards is a separate issue."

Lan Muzi suddenly came to his senses and glanced at Yue Zhengyu and the others who were staring at him...

He bowed his head and said, "I apologize, I lost my composure!"

He didn't mean to, he just didn't want the Holy Spirit Cult to rise again...

If that happened, all the efforts made to eradicate the Holy Spirit Cult would be in vain!

Seeing this, Cai Yue'er spoke again, "Though what Mu Zi just said was impulsive, it is undeniable that if all the Soul Masters from the Douling Empire were to turn into evil Soul Masters!"

"It would pose a great threat to not only the Xingluo Empire but also to the Soul Land. We cannot ignore it!"

Yuanen Yehui, catching the implication, earnestly said, "Elder Cai, are you suggesting that there might be a way?"

The rest, too, awaited her response with eager eyes...

However, Cai Yue'er could only respond with a wry smile, "It's not really a method per se, but I believe that with some small tricks, perhaps, we can make these Soul Masters have a change of heart!!"

These Soul Masters from the Douling Empire are not afraid for two reasons: first, the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult has already been destroyed!

Second, so many Soul Masters in cultivation haven't encountered any issues, which has led to a false sense of security!

Immediately after, she shared her thoughts...

And without a doubt, she received the approval of all the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!!

Xie Xie gave a thumbs up, "Elder Cai is truly Elder Cai, to come up with such an idea, although it feels a little underhanded!"

Yue Zhengyu said irritably, "Xie Xie, you know nothing. How is this underhanded? Everything we do is for the Douling Empire, there is no benefit for Shrek Academy!"

Xu Xiaoyan echoed, "Exactly, exactly. If it really works, these Soul Masters from the Douling Empire should be thanking us!!"

Yuanen Yehui analyzed calmly, "From the current standpoint, this proposal seems feasible. The remaining issue is how to persuade Xue Yuntian!"

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