Gu Yuena, upon hearing the words, blurted out subconsciously, "What?"
But in the next second, her expression returned to calm...
She had not expected that the Turbid World Elder and Elder Feng would fall at the hands of the Abyssal Emperor; this was indeed beyond her expectations!
The Spirit Pagoda Member swallowed hard and tentatively said, "That... Pagoda Master, are you alright?"
Had he said something wrong? After all, the Pagoda Master had been expelled from Shrek Academy and was no longer considered a Shrek student!
Telling her about the conditions of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion could very likely provoke dissatisfaction!
Gu Yuena pursed her thin lips, "I'm fine. Is there anything else other than this matter?"
The former shook his head, "No, but the Spirit Transmission Tower Disciples are gathering the latest information!"
After a pause, he then continued, "Then, Pagoda Master, I shall take my leave!"
But before he could move, Gu Yuena stopped him again, "Wait... How are the Shrek Seven Monsters?"
If the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion had sustained damage, it was likely that the Shrek Seven Monsters were not in good condition either!
The former hesitated for a moment then explained, "Pagoda Master, there is no information on any casualties among the Shrek Seven Monsters."
Gu Yuena finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Alright, I've got it, you may leave!"
As long as the Shrek Seven Monsters were fine, that was enough!
Soon after, the Spirit Pagoda Member bowed slightly and then left...
At that point, the researchers who had remained silent couldn't help but remind her, "That, Pagoda Master, given that even the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion have suffered casualties, the abyssal creatures must be extremely powerful. Should we not halt our research and weather this danger first?"
"Yes, Pagoda Master, the threat of the abyssal creatures affects not only the federation and Shrek Academy, but also the future of the Spirit Pagoda!"
"If the abyssal creatures invade the Continent, our research might also be affected!"
Gu Yuena merely glanced at them and explained, "There's no need to pause the research, I will handle this!"
All the top forces have suffered significant losses by now, and it was time for the Spirit Pagoda to act!
If she kept watching from the sidelines, things might go beyond her predictions!
Thinking this, she softly said, "Di Tian!"
The next second, Di Tian, who was guarding outside the laboratory, walked in, saying respectfully, "Your Highness!"
At the same time, he released an energy barrier to shield the nearby researchers...
Gu Yuena began to issue orders, "Go tell the Vice Tower Master to take some of the Spirit Transmission Tower Disciples to assist in the abyss. But prioritize the disciples' lives!"
Di Tian and other such ferocious beasts, if they appeared on the battlefield, were highly likely to be exposed!
She could only place her hopes on those who were powerful and trustworthy!
Leng Yaozhu was naturally the first choice!
Di Tian nodded in understanding, "I got it!"
Thereafter, Gu Yuena took off a scale from her neck that shimmered with brilliant silver light, carrying the potent aura of the Silver Dragon King, and handed it over to the latter...
"Also, along the way, give this to Tang Wulin!"
Di Tian accepted it and his pupils subtly contracted, exclaiming, "Your Highness, isn't this your..."
He was intimately familiar with this scale; it was the Outrage of the Silver Dragon King!
And such a precious thing was to be given to that human named Tang Wulin!
Gu Yuena slowly turned her back, speaking in an emotionless tone, "Di Tian, you just need to do as told!"
Seeing her action, Di Tian still inquired, "Your Highness, may I ask why?"
Gu Yuena remained silent...
For a long while, she spoke in a complex tone, "This Outrage will become the greatest trump card!"
Her gift of the Outrage to Tang Wulin was not solely out of concern for his safety—she had other motives as well!
However, she still hoped that it would not need to be used in the future!
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Within the imperial palace of the Xingluo Empire!
Emperor Dai Yueyan's cheeks were filled with anxiety, "I don't know how things are faring in Soul Land now, whether they can withstand the attack of abyssal creatures; those beings are even more troublesome than evil Soul Masters!"
After shaking his head, he turned his gaze to the elder beside him, "Has anything unusual occurred in the empire recently?"
The elder spoke gravely, "Your Majesty, the Holy Spirit Cult has been too stable within the empire's borders, mostly because powerhouses like the Ghost Emperor have gone to Soul Land!"
"In my view, why not take this opportunity to eradicate the Holy Spirit Cult Headquarters within the empire once and for all?"
Without the obstruction of powerhouses like the Ghost Emperor, the Xingluo Empire was ninety percent confident that they could completely wipe out the Holy Spirit Cult!
Emperor Dai Yueyan's eyes became firm, "Hmm, this is indeed a good opportunity, but that Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult..."
The elder spoke coldly, "Even if that Demon Emperor's strength is formidable, he cannot possibly withstand a joint attack from the Imperial Tutor and several Ultimate Douluos!"
"Your Majesty, if we miss this opportunity, we will not be able to eliminate the Holy Spirit Cult completely! Please reconsider!"
Emperor Dai Yueyan sighed, "This matter cannot be decided rashly, ask the State Preceptor to come to the imperial palace."
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Before long, the State Preceptor of the Xingluo Empire, known as the Holy Dragon Douluo, En Ci, walked into the Imperial Palace Great Hall...
He bowed, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing this, Emperor Dai Yueyan quickly stood up, walked over to him, and helped him up, saying helplessly, "State Preceptor, I have said many times that when it's just the two of us, there's no need for such formality!"
En Ci gave a small smile, "Your Majesty is the ruler of a nation, I must not lack propriety!"
After a pause, he continued, "Your Majesty, let's get straight to the point, what is the matter that you have asked me here for?"
"State Preceptor, please take a seat, and then we can discuss in detail," said Dai Yueyan, sitting back on his throne...
En Ci did not stand on ceremony and immediately found a place to sit...
Only then did Dai Yueyan begin, "State Preceptor, you must also be aware of the current situation in Soul Land, I assume?"
En Ci nodded slightly, "Yes! The seal of the abyss has been breached, and all the major powers are joining hands to resist!"
The truth was, he had already guessed as much upon his arrival!
Emperor Dai Yueyan nodded in affirmation, adding, "Not only that, it seems that various powerhouses of the Holy Spirit Cult have also left the borders of the Xingluo Empire and went to Soul Land!"
This statement caused En Ci's eyes to narrow slightly, "Your Majesty, are you planning to take advantage of the absence of powerhouses like the Ghost Emperor... to eliminate the Holy Spirit Cult within the empire's borders?"
Dai Yueyan concurred, "Yes! You truly deserve to be the State Preceptor, deciphering my thoughts with only a few words!"
In front of the State Preceptor, he never referred to himself as "I"!
"However, regarding this matter, I dare not issue an order rashly, which is why I specifically asked the State Preceptor to come and discuss this!!"
En Ci stroked his chin, pondering, "Your Majesty, seizing this moment to surround and annihilate the Holy Spirit Cult is indeed an excellent opportunity, but..."
Dai Yueyan asked in bewilderment, "But what?"
The other replied gravely, "Has Your Majesty considered that if Soul Land cannot withstand the incursion of abyssal creatures, then the next target for them will be the Xingluo Empire?"
"And if the Holy Spirit Cult were to desperately counterattack at this stage, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
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