Poison Not Dead asked again, "So what do you want to do?"
Qin Xiao replied, "I don't have a clear plan at the moment. I can only take it one step at a time. Anyway, it's about time the situation on the continent changed. Whether the Sun-Moon Empire unifies the continent, or the evil Soul Masters grow stronger, it can't stay the way it is now..."
Poison Not Dead: "???"
He became displeased upon hearing these words. "Does that mean you see no hope for the Heaven Dou Empire I support to awaken?"
Looking at Poison Not Dead, Qin Xiao asked with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Ask yourself, do you believe in what you just said?"
"Ah. This, I..."
Poison Not Dead wanted to forcefully argue, I do believe.
But confronting Qin Xiao's gaze that seemed to see right through his thoughts, he gave up.
"I don't believe it either..." he said weakly, shaking his head.
"If you can make the Heaven Dou Empire absorb Xingluo and Dou Spirit, then I think your Heaven Dou Empire will have a real chance to stand at the pinnacle of Soul Land," Qin Xiao said earnestly.
In fact, his desire for the Sun-Moon Empire to unify the continent, or for the evil Soul Masters to stir chaos in Soul Land, had one purpose.
To destroy faith!
To destroy the people of Soul Land's faith in Tang San.
After all, the followers of Tang San have been spreading his teachings in this world for far too long.
In the Heaven Dou, Dou Spirit, and Xingluo, the three great empires, there are everywhere people who believe in Tang San.
If one day the Sun-Moon Empire can unify Soul Land, it will certainly overthrow Tang San's faith.
This was what Qin Xiao hoped to see.
"What you say is true."
After listening to Qin Xiao, Poison Not Dead laughed bitterly and shook his head, "But it is not so easy to swallow the other two great empires. The Heaven Dou Empire needs to develop for dozens more years before it might stand a chance."
"Dozens of years, and the chrysanthemums will be cold," Qin Xiao shook his head.
Poison Not Dead snorted irritably, "You young man don't know how difficult it is for an empire to develop."
He spoke the truth.
The growth and strengthening of an empire depend on its heritage.
Take the Xingluo Empire of Soul Land as an example.
Although it is also one of the Three Great Empires of Douluo.
But after thousands of years, what it once was, it still is now.
Heaven Dou Empire and Douling Empire, on the other hand, are different.
Before they split and disintegrated, they were known together as the Tiandou Empire.
Which means that the two empires combined could only compete with the Xingluo Empire.
Of course, this refers to the national power, not the level of the strong.
With the thin foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire, Poison Not Dead is already very confident in being able to swallow the other two empires within decades.
"Kid, others look down on us. When I say decades, I'm already talking big. And that's considering the future, when Chen Lv, Wang Yanfeng, Vina, Long Aotian, Gu Tong, and those few young kids can become superpowerful beings."
"Because the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire is inherently weak, there must be something exceptional about one aspect in order to reach the peak of this world. Just like Shrek Academy in the past, the number of their pinnacle experts far surpassed the empires, which is why they could stand aloof from worldly affairs!"
Poison Not Dead had his considerations, too.
Given the national situation of the Heaven Dou Empire, it was impossible to achieve the level of the Sun-Moon Empire.
Lacking vast territories and top soul masters, the only way to improve national strength its to rely on the number of superpowerful beings.
After hearing Poison Not Dead's words, Qin Xiao nodded slightly; he could understand.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "That is indeed the case, but if one day, the Sun-Moon Empire suddenly wages war against The Three Great Empires of Douluo, my advice is that the Heaven Dou Empire can choose to cooperate with them. Or to stay neutral, avoiding clashing swords with them."
"What do you mean? Are you suggesting that the people of my Heaven Dou Empire act like cowards?" Poison Not Dead was somewhat displeased, "Or do you really think I'm afraid of them? I'd rather shatter into pieces than remain whole as a tile; the people of my Heaven Dou Empire would rather die standing than live on their knees."
Qin Xiao clapped his hands, "Good, I admire people with your spirit. But have you considered what the result of this fight to the death will be? If you had the strength to confront the Sun-Moon Empire, I wouldn't say anything. But you have no such power to contend with them, and as you said, in a few decades, the Body Sect will rise, and by then wouldn't they follow you?"
"Moreover, cooperating with the Sun-Moon Empire can greatly increase your speed. You could choose to split the world in two; you take over the Douling Empire and restore the original territory of the Tiandou Empire."
After some thought, Poison Not Dead said, "But if we let the Sun-Moon Empire swallow up the Xingluo Empire, won't they become even more powerful? Then they'll turn around and deal with the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Don't worry, they won't succeed," Qin Xiao shook his head slightly.
The entire continent's foundation is about to shake, how could the Tang God-King ignore it?
Just like it was recorded in the original text.
He was incredibly mighty, threatening someone's wife, making them retreat and forcing the Sun-Moon Empire to change its name.
To protect his own backyard, what wouldn't he do?
And besides that.
Even if the Divine King doesn't act, his father will.
A plane master is not just a title.
In conclusion, Poison Not Dead, the scenario you are talking about will not happen.
Of course.
If The Three Great Empires of Douluo devour each other and merge into one empire, perhaps the Tang God-King won't intervene.
After all, his backyard is still his backyard. It's just existing in a different way.
"Do you, kid, know something?" Poison Not Dead asked Qin Xiao with surprise.
"I heard some news during my time in the Sun-Moon Empire. But the specifics, I am not entirely clear on. Just do as I say, I won't let you down," Qin Xiao answered vaguely.
Hearing this, Poison Not Dead's eyes flickered. Then he slowly nodded, "Alright, I'll remember what you said."
"Then, for now, goodbye," Qin Xiao suddenly announced his departure.
"You're leaving now? I wanted to prepare some things for you, like elixirs and ores, for you to take with you," Poison Not Dead said anxiously.
"You can prepare them. I will take them the next time I come back," Qin Xiao said with a sly laugh.
"That will do."
At Qin Xiao's words, Poison Not Dead did not insist any further, "But there is one person you must bring with you, or I won't be at ease."
"Who?" Qin Xiao was puzzled.
"Come out."
Poison Not Dead called out loudly, his voice echoing out.
Moments later, a figure slowly approached.
Qin Xiao's pupils contracted, "Vina?"
He turned his head to look at Poison Not Dead, "You don't mean for me to take her with me, do you?"
Poison Not Dead smiled, "What's wrong with that? Vina possesses Twin Martial Souls and can choose to only display Snow Lotus in front of others, disguising herself as your maid. Besides, she rarely shows her face, so there are not many who recognize her. Taking her to the Sun-Moon Empire would be the perfect choice."
"Plus, whatever you need, you can tell her... She can relay it back to the sect, providing you with assistance."