Chapter 3798

The next day!

The Federation representative had already arrived at the Xingluo Empire and entered the Imperial Palace Great Hall for detailed negotiations...

After learning the specifics of what had transpired, the Federation representative pondered aloud, "So that's what happened. I didn't expect the Holy Spirit Cult to use Your Majesty's sister as leverage, taking the opportunity to use a formation for binding!"

As for the other Daijin nearby, they were equally shocked and exclaimed, "No wonder His Majesty the Emperor took so long to return to the palace. Who would have thought he was ambushed by the Holy Spirit Cult!"

"Despicable! This almost drove the Xingluo Empire to war with the Federation. Truly shameless!"

"Damned Holy Spirit Cult, they must be completely eradicated in the future!!"

Dai Yueyan let out a sigh of relief and earnestly said, "Since the entire matter has been thoroughly explained, could the Federation withdraw their troops?"

The Federation representative nodded slightly, "Naturally, the Federation never intended to initiate war; we were merely concerned that the Xingluo Empire might come under control of the Holy Spirit Cult!"

"Tomorrow, I will return to Federation Headquarters and explain everything clearly, as quickly as possible..."

Just then, a soldier burst into the palace with a panicked expression and shouted, "Your Majesty the Emperor, something terrible has happened!"

Dai Yueyan, seeing the Xingluo Empire soldier suddenly intruding, couldn't help but display anger on his face, "Did you not see me discussing matters with the Federation representative? Running in like this, where is your discipline?"

The soldier instantly dropped to his knees with a thud and trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I truly have urgent news to report!"

Dai Yueyan suppressed his fury and spoke in a heavy tone, "Speak!"

The soldier's voice quivered as he began, "Your Majesty, the troops from the Xingluo Empire and the Federation suddenly started a battle! Casualties on both sides have surpassed a thousand!!"

Dai Yueyan and the Federation representative exclaimed in shock, "What??"

The former gritted his teeth, "Didn't I command the Xingluo Empire's forces to avoid initiating any attacks?"

The latter furrowed his brows, "The Federation had also issued a ceasefire order; what's happening?"

The soldier swallowed hard and explained, "It seems that individuals from both camps suddenly launched soul tool attacks at the opposing side, triggering the battle!"

Upon hearing this, a single thought surfaced in everyone's minds...

That was—the Holy Spirit Cult!!

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At this moment, not far from the battlefield, Evil Soul Masters clothed in black robes were gazing at the troops of the Xingluo Empire and the Federation...

With a cold laugh, one remarked, "Looks like the Vice Sect Hierarch was indeed correct; neither side had truly intended to start a war!"

The dozens of Evil Soul Masters behind him licked their lips and said, "My lord, what should we do?"

If possible, they too wished to join the fight!

The leading figure shot them a sideways glance, "Is that even a question? Immediately inform the pawns within both camps to attack the opposing side's forces!"

...

While the troops from both sides were still lax, the covert Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters covertly began charging their soul tools!

Shortly thereafter, they decisively fired soul cannonballs from the weapons in hand...

"Whoosh..."

"Boom!!"

With the deafening explosion, the Xingluo Empire's forces suddenly became alert...

"Enemy attack!! Enemy attack!! Everyone, prepare for battle!!"

"The damned Federation! They dare to go back on their word and resort to such despicable surprise attacks!"

"Do they really think they can bully the Xingluo Empire?? Everyone, charge forward! Since they refuse peaceful negotiations, let's fight them in earnest!"

"Though the Xingluo Empire's soul tools cannot compare to the Federation's, it doesn't mean our strength is weak. We will make them regret initiating war!!"

With that, they launched a wide-scale lethal attack on the Federation without hesitation...

...

Seeing Long Yuxue walking over with Tang Wulin, Jiang Wuyue did not display any dissatisfaction but instead smiled, "Yuxue, you're here?"

The former replied nonchalantly, "Hmm, after several months of not seeing you, you finally decided to leave your room?"

It seemed Jiang's current condition was much better than she'd anticipated!

Jiang Wuyue paused briefly, then said with heartfelt remorse, "Sorry, Yuxue, for worrying you. I've now come to terms with everything!"

Long Yuxue crossed her arms and pouted, "No need to apologize to me; the only one who's been worrying about you is July!"

This gesture warmed Jiang Wuyue's heart—it seemed Yuxue was still concerned for him, though unwilling to admit it...

Standing nearby, Tang Wulin suddenly spoke up, "Uh, Officer Jiang, my apologies for the trouble caused by our last duel!"

Jiang Wuyue's mouth twitched and he waved dismissively, "No need to bring up that incident. It was my incompetence—serves me right for becoming the laughingstock of the Ferocious God Legion!"

Inwardly, though, he cursed, "Damn it, can't this kid just let sleeping dogs lie?"

Tang Wulin blinked in confusion, "Why do you think of yourself as a laughingstock, Officer Jiang? During the duel, none of the observing officers or soldiers mocked you!"

Fighting your hardest in a spar—why would that be labeled as disgraceful?

Jiang Wuyue clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "Impossible! An old soldier like me, who's fought countless battles in the Ferocious God Legion, losing to a rookie? I can already picture the mocking expressions from the other officers!"

He turned his gaze to Long Yuxue, "Yuxue, surely you understand!"

To everyone's surprise, Long Yuxue shook her head and stated seriously, "Wuyue, the other officers never mocked you—it's your own overly strong pride that makes you insist on achieving results that satisfy you."

"And don't forget, when you were beaten severely by Wulin, barely able to stand, most of the officers were actually cheering you on!"

Her words struck Jiang Wuyue like a thunderclap in his heart...

His entire expression underwent a profound change...

The officers weren't mocking him; they were... cheering for him?

All along, he had misunderstood...

...

Northern Military District!

A rugged male officer with bulging muscles loudly called out to Xu Xiaoyan ahead, "Xiao Yan, ever since you joined the army, I've liked you! Would you consider giving me a chance?"

The other officers present erupted in cheers, "Say yes! Say yes!"

"Yan Ku is the youngest Soul Sage in the Northern Military District! He's perfect for Xu Xiaoyan!"

"Ahem… Yan Ku may be strong, but his looks are... questionable. 'Perfect match' might be a stretch."

"As long as there's strength, looks don't matter! Xu Xiaoyan, you should seize the opportunity!"

However, Xu Xiaoyan furrowed her brow slightly and, without hesitation, rejected him, "Sorry, I already have someone I like!"

Though he had been kind to her, she had only regarded him as a senior!

With that, she turned and waved gently to Yue Zhengyu not far away!

Seeing this, Yan Ku's eyes turned icy, "Xiao Yan, the one you like is him? Apart from having a handsome face, what else about him is worth liking?"

With no regard for Yue Zhengyu, who had already approached Xu Xiaoyan's side!

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