Although there were not many high-ranking Soul Masters among these remaining forces, that did not mean the Dou Ling Empire could keep this matter hidden from the Tang Sect.
Neither the Tang Sect nor Tang Lan would permit it.
Hearing this, Xu Sanshi revealed a bitter smile and sighed inwardly. He thought that his mother's actions had indeed gone a little too far.
He had indeed told them everything back then, but only in a symbolic manner.
In truth, he too had leaned toward bringing these remaining Soul Masters of the Tian Gan Sect under the Dou Ling Empire's command.
Only then could the Dou Ling Empire's strength rise significantly in a short time.
If they acted too slowly, there was a strong chance that these Soul Masters would be absorbed by the Tang Sect. Everyone had considered this.
Although Xu Sanshi had not yet been a primary decision-maker at the time, he still bore some responsibility.
This sort of indecision and wavering mindset was undoubtedly the greatest taboo in the balancing tactics of those in power among the various factions.
Fortunately, the one who had made this mistake was Xu Sanshi. If it had been some other insignificant person, Tang Lan would likely have killed them without hesitation to establish his authority, even if they were a Titled Douluo.
This could also be considered Tang Lan giving Shrek Academy and the Dou Ling Empire some face.
The Tang Sect was destined not to be an empire and could not inherit an imperial foundation. If it forcibly did so, Soul Master factions across the land would likely treat it as an evil cult like the Holy Spirit Cult.
Thus, the Tang Sect had to find a suitable proxy to serve as the emperor of this empire, and Xu Sanshi was