Xu Tianran said calmly, "Sacred Mark will save a large number of low-level soul masters from risking their lives to hunt Soul Beast, which will increase the number of low-level soul masters. However, low-level soul masters cannot affect the overall situation. At this stage, Soul Tool is the foundation to dominate this world."
Ju Zi said respectfully, "What His Highness said is true."
Xu Tianran looked back at Ju Zi and said, "You and I don't need to be so reserved. You are Sun Moon Empire's future Empress, the mother of the world. You are always so reserved, but you lack the grace and grace of Empress."
Ju Zi smiled calmly and said, "Your Highness, you know that Ju Zi does not follow you for some fame and status. Ju Zi only has two wishes, one is to always be with you. The other is to avenge his father."
Xu Tianran nodded lightly and said, "Both of your wishes will come true. Your performance in the army is very good. Many veteran generals in the army admire you very much. Judging from this, when we are ready, you will be my marshal. Revenge will not be a problem when the time comes."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Ju Zi quickly knelt down next to Xu Tianran's wheelchair.
Xu Tianran raised his hand to support her and said, "As I said, there is no need to be so polite between us. If you hadn't saved my life, I would have been dead long ago. Among the subordinates around me, there are many who are stronger than you, but you are the only one who really reassures me."
Ju Zi looked grateful, but there was a hint of coldness in his heart.
Ju Zi knows Xu Tianran very well, and all trust is false. The original Xu Tianran was a tyrant, and his goal in life was to unify Douluo Continent. Moreover, he was wise, forbearing, and ruthless in his methods. In addition, Sun Moon Empire was ahead of the other three countries in Soul Tool technology and military power. He had almost all the prerequisites for success.
It's a pity that since Xu Tianran was assassinated and lost his legs and his ability as a man, his entire personality has become increasingly cold. Even Ju Zi dared not approach easily due to his occasional display of hostility.
He is now not only a hero, but also a complete madman.
According to Ji Lin's evaluation, Xu Tianran is very similar to the Empress from ten thousand years ago.
And the experiences of the two people are similar. One is that as a woman, he has experienced the most painful thing, and the other is that as a man, he has lost everything that a man should have.
And their temperaments changed drastically after that, with the same forbearance, the same ruthlessness, and the same desperation.
Ju Zi behaved very carefully in front of Xu Tianran. She did not want to follow in the footsteps of other ministers who were dealt with by Xu Tianran.
But if she wanted to take revenge, she needed the support of this madman, so she hid her true inner thoughts and completely deceived Xu Tianran.
"Preparations for the competition are almost complete. Are Hall Master Hongchen still unwilling to stand on our side?" Xu Tianran continued to ask. When not fighting, Ju Zi has almost become his most important intelligence officer. Xu Tianran is not exaggerating. He really trusts Ju Zi.
Ju Zi nodded and said, "We are ready. Everything is proceeding according to the original plan. As for Hall Master Hongchen, he did not explicitly reject us, but he also had no intention of taking sides."
Xu Tianran said lightly, "This old fox, it seems that we still have to create some pressure for him, otherwise he will not clearly support us. As for the sects who come to participate, good birds choose trees to perch. I hope their choices will be smarter. Otherwise, it will be really terrible. What a pity. Is Shrek Academy here? They were the champions of the previous competition. Although the competition system has been changed this time, Shrek may still win. It's a pity that Shrek Academy's people will be difficult for me to use!"
Ju Zi nodded, she also believed that Shrek's people could not be used by Xu Tianran.
Xu Tianran said, "At the beginning of the plan, I deliberately let Shrek Academy's people go. This face should still be given to Shrek. Shrek's people will not be used by me. If you stay, you can only kill them. This will only completely anger Shrek. Try to avoid conflicts with them before we are ready. By the way, go and invite Mr. Zhongli and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him."
Although Xu Tianran had the upper hand in the battle for the throne at this time, Jing Hongchen was not forced to take sides due to the influence of Ji Lin Xu Tianran, it will take some time for him to sit on the throne, so he cannot provoke Shrek Academy at this time. As for other participating sects, except for the Body Sect, he does not take them seriously.
"Yes." Ju Zi stood up, turned and left.
Xu Tianran was sitting in a wheelchair, with his head lowered. Under the shadow, his face was full of ferocity and madness.
"Hehehe... Sacred Mark, so what about Sacred Mark, so what if I, Sun Moon Empire, are excluded!"
"Soul Tool is the absolute future! When I conquer the continent with Soul Tool, I want all of you to understand that I, Xu Tianran, am the co-owner of the Douluo Continent!!!"
About fifty kilometers away from Mingdu, people from Freedom Gate and Star Luo Royal Academy put away Flying Soul Tool and landed from the sky.
Going forward, we will enter the territory of Mingdu. As the capital of the Sun Moon Empire and the country best at making Soul Tool, Mingdu has a complete urban soul defense system. If you enter Mingdu from the air, you will instantly become the target of various long-range Soul Tool.
Everyone had to fall down one after another and walk instead.
Ji Lin and others did not rush to set off, but repaired on the spot. There were still two days before the final deadline for registration for the competition. It's totally in time.
They came to compete this time and were fully prepared before setting off. They brought a lot of various ingredients.
The two parties got together to make a fire and cook, and several girls were responsible for the lunch together.
As Ji Lin expected, the one with the best cooking skills was Ye Guyi. After all, she used to run around the continent looking for Evil Soul Master. She often slept alone in the wilderness, so it was normal for her to have good cooking skills.
Then there are Xiao Xiao and Nana. As for the skills of the other girls, well! It can only be said that eating will not kill you.
Everyone is having about the same lunch. While drinking the last delicious broth and taking a rest, suddenly, a group of people fell from the sky again.
Star Luo Royal Academy's team members quickly looked at the incoming person warily.
And Ji Lin looked at the woman in white who was leading the way, with a smile on her face and said, "What a coincidence! Sister Lexuan."
The group of people who fell from the sky were Shrek Team who started from Shrek and Zhang Lexuan led the competition. Titled Douluo other than Zhang Lexuan was not seen. It seems that they were hiding in the dark like several Titled Douluo from the Star Luo Empire.
Departing from Shrek City to Mingdu is the same route as Star Luo City. It is not impossible to meet Zhang Lexuan and others here.
Seeing Ji Lin and his group, Zhang Lexuan came up with Bei Bei and others.
When they were passing by in the sky, they saw a familiar figure and fell down. They were not sure until they saw Ji Lin and his group.
"Boss, what a coincidence, it's really you!" Zhou Sichen quickly approached Ji Lin, looking excited.
Ji Lin smiled and said, "You are here just in time. We still have a lot of broth we just made. Let's eat some together."
Zhou Sichen said in surprise, "That's great. After traveling for a long time, my stomach is already growling with hunger."
Bei Bei and others were not polite and each found a place to rest.
As the number of people increased, the meals prepared before were naturally not enough. Several girls got busy again, and sisters Jiang Nannan and Lan Susu also joined in. Jiang Nannan's cooking skills were better than Ye Guyi. Even Ning Tian, the young master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, showed off his good cooking skills, and the girls were full of strength.
Everyone ate and rested quietly.
Ji Lin sat with Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi and chatted together, while Zhang Lexuan found Wang Qiu'er and Xu Jiujiu, the three people don't know what they are talking about, but most of them are Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu talking, Wang Qiu'er rarely speaks.
Xu Sanshi looked at the three teams in the field, and Star Luo Royal Academy gathered together to rest. Lan Susu sisters found Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er, and pulled Nan Qiu Qiu and others together.
Gu Yuena and Chi Yuan were alone in a shady place with their eyes closed and resting, with no thought of communicating with other people.
Xu Sanshi glanced at Ji Lin strangely and said, "You Freedom Gate are a female team, right? Or is it your harem team? Why are they all girls except you?"
Ji Lin glanced at Gu Yuena, then looked at Xu Sanshi with pity, hoping Gu Yuena didn't hear it! Otherwise Xu Sanshi will definitely not get any good results.
Trouble comes from the mouth!
Xu Sanshi's back was chilled by Ji Lin's eyes. He felt like a cold wind had just blown by and his whole body was trembling.
Regarding Xu Sanshi's question, Ji Lin shook his head and said helplessly, "You also know that Freedom Gate has not been established for a long time. Although there are many male disciples, there are few who are of the same age and whose cultivation level can satisfy me, so this is just a coincidence. The only one among them who has a relationship with me is Qiu'er. Senior Sanshi, you should be careful what you say!"
After saying that, he glanced at Gu Yuena again. Although he didn't know whether Gu Yuena heard their conversation, it did not prevent him from putting a layer of shield on himself to avoid accidental injury. As for Xu Sanshi, he could only ask for blessings.
The three teams did not stay too long. After eating and drinking, and recharging their energy, everyone got back on the road and headed straight for Mingdu.
Because they were walking, when everyone arrived at Mingdu, the sun was already setting in the west.
Except for Nana, who had stayed in Mingdu, it was the first time for everyone else to come to this city, which is known as the most prosperous city in the mainland.
When they saw those tall buildings, everyone was shocked. It was hard to imagine that such a city without city walls was the first city in the mainland!
For those who live in the original Three Douluo Kingdoms, it is unbelievable that a city has no city walls. It is also difficult to imagine how a city without city walls can defend itself against foreign enemies.