Xu Tianran saw that both clenched their fists quietly and said indifferently, "Don't be so surprised, it was just a joke for both of you."
Xu Jiawei's face darkened as he said, "This matter concerns war between three nations; surely Your Excellency isn't treating this as child's play, right?"
This guy definitely wasn't just talking nonsense just now; there might be some kind of trap designed around the grand hall!
But he couldn't give a warning, because once Xu Tianran discovered them, it would be time to tear off all pretenses...
The Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire, not knowing where he got the courage from, said coldly, "We have come from afar to be here, to listen to something useful, not this nonsense! Exactly how do you propose we make peace?"
In his heart, however, he thought, "If I don't show some strength, Xu Tianran might speak with even less regard, but were those things he just said true?"
To actually have absolute confidence in keeping both them and the four Hyper Douluos here!
Even an Ultimate Douluo would probably not dare to make such a boast!
Xu Tianran's eyes gradually grew more serious as he carefully stared into the eyes of Xu Jiawei and the Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire and said slowly, "Actually, I have a very good way to bring peace to the Continent, and I believe both of you should be able to make a judgment!"
Xu Jiawei and the other exchanged a glance and almost simultaneously asked, "What way?"
Xu Tianran's gaze became focused, and without flinching, he said, "That is to have the Xingluo Empire and the Sky Soul Empire become vassals to our Sun-Moon Empire. Moreover, the Sun-Moon Empire is stronger than the combined strength of the Xingluo and Sky Soul Empires. This is only logical, right? Both of you."
As he spoke these words, his tone was filled with an undeniable and threatening presence...
However, the Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire, his face filled with rage, said, "How is that possible! The Sky Soul Empire has been a standing empire for so long; how could we possibly become a vassal to the Sun-Moon Empire!"
"Moreover, when it comes to high-end Soul Master strength, the Sun-Moon Empire simply can't compare to the Sky Soul Empire!!"
Xu Jiawei also denied with an ashen face, "That's absolutely impossible! Using the name of peace to make our two great empires vassals to your Sun-Moon Empire? Your Excellency sure has nice dreams, so since it's all for peace, why not have the Sun-Moon Empire become a vassal to both the Xingluo and Sky Soul Empires instead?"
With dozens of high-end Soul Masters, if the two empires were to become vassals to the Sun-Moon Empire, where would that leave Xu Jiawei's face if word got out!
Xu Tianran said languidly, "There's no need for both of you to get worked up; it is merely a suggestion..."
The reason he talked so much with them was naturally that that thing needed time to gather strength, especially since his opponents included four Hyper Douluos!
Seeing Xu Tianran behaving this way, the Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire decisively stood up, his face displeased, "It seems Your Excellency has no intention of discussing peace. Since there's nothing to talk about, we shall take our leave!"
He had realized that Xu Tianran's ambition was so great that he aimed to unify the Continent; it was impossible to negotiate peace with such a person!
Having said this, he turned and was about to leave the grand hall under the escort of two Hyper Douluos...
But before they could leave the hall, several hundred armored Soul Masters emitting a menacing aura appeared outside!
The Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire clenched his teeth and stared at Xu Tianran, "What is the meaning of this, Your Excellency?"
Xu Tianran, seated on the throne, gave him a glance and said lightly, "This peace negotiation meeting is not over yet. The three of you might as well stay for a bit longer."
The Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire snorted coldly, flung his sleeve fiercely, and sat back down in his previous spot...
The Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire surely knew that these Soul Master troops couldn't possibly stop them, yet he still sent them to surround them...
This matter is probably not that simple; unless absolutely necessary, he did not wish to trigger a conflict...
Xu Jiawei beside him looked at the Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire and said softly, "Don't be hasty!"
The Emperor of the Sky Soul Empire nodded. "Hmm!"
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Only when all the Soul Douluo level and above inner court students and Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion had taken their places did Xuan Zi speak solemnly, "Then, the remaining inner court students, please quickly join the group you wish to be part of. Each group will consist of five members! Those who exceed the limit, please voluntarily join another group with open spots."
In an instant, the rest of the inner court students below the Soul Douluo level all began to ponder quickly about which group to join...
After a moment, what the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion didn't expect was that no one was standing behind them...
As for behind Tang Ya, Ma Xiaotao, Tang Wutong and others, dense figures had already begun to swarm...
"At a time like this, you definitely have to choose the beautiful senior sisters to lead!"
"Don't push me, don't push me, I joined Sister Wutong's group first, you guys go away..."
"It's so... so crowded, I can't breathe! I'm going to join Sister Xiao Tao's group, damn it, who stepped on my foot!"
"I say, at such a critical moment, can't you use your brains to think about whose group to join? But I don't care, I'm joining Sister Yue Xuan's group!"
Seeing this scene, the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion twitched the corners of their mouths a few times...
Yan Shaozhe said with a forced smile, "It seems we are not that popular! Behind Yue Xuan and the others, people swarmed in an instant!"
Fan Yu nodded and looked behind Qian Yu, "Hmm! There's actually one..., no, at least there is one female student behind Qian Yu!"
Cai Mei'er expressed her emotions with a tsk, "Tsk tsk tsk, I am envious. When did the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion lose their sense of authority in the hearts of the inner court students..."
Xian Lin'er pinched her tender cheek and sighed, "Has our charm really faded? Right, we are all people in our forties..."
But from behind Qian Yu came a clear and pleasant voice, "Qian Yu, no, Elder Qian Yu, see how resolute I am!"
Qian Yu glanced at the woman behind him, surprised, "Ling Ling?"
This was somewhat unexpected for him; he had almost forgotten this woman...
Ling Ling wrapped her arm around Qian Yu's, smiling, "Qian Yu, you still remember me! You haven't come to see me for so long!"
A giant question mark appeared in Qian Yu's mind "?"
Were their feelings for each other this strong? He had no idea.
At that moment, Elder Xuan's gaze fell on those dozens of inner court students wavering behind Ma Xiaotao and the others. He shouted angrily, "This task is extremely dangerous; are you taking it as a joke?"
After being scolded by Elder Xuan, the inner court students immediately felt a bit guilty...
Consequently, they began to disperse quickly, each heading towards other Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion...
Before long, behind each Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion and Soul Douluo level and above inner court students stood at least five students...
Only then did Elder Xuan take a deep breath and loudly declared, "Now that the groups are formed, immediately commence a carpet-style operation to clear out the evil Soul Masters!!!"
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