Regarding the Heaven Dou royal family, Jiang Mian was unaware of Qian Renxue's plans, but he was certain that once the Soul Hunting Plan began, she would have to make a move as well.
After taking down the Heaven Dou Empire, their next target would be the Star Luo Empire. As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Bibi Dong likely wouldn't want to destroy them just yet.
Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was eliminated, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would be on guard, but it wouldn't be a major issue. With the strength of Jiang Mian and the others, they would be more than enough to crush them.
As long as Bibi Dong had the patience to wait three years, Jiang Mian could unleash the spirit beast army with a wave of his hand. Forget the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; even the Star Luo Empire would fall in the blink of an eye.
"How many Titled Douluo are involved in this operation?" Jiang Mian asked curiously.
"From the Heaven Dou royal family, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo will assist in the coronation," Ghost Douluo replied. "On our side, it's Ju Hua Guan and myself, along with Spirit Kite Douluo and Magic Bear Douluo."
"Four Titled Douluo facing Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Do you have confidence?" Jiang Mian wasn't doubting the strength of these Titled Douluo, but compared to them, Chen Xin's power was still too formidable.
The number one attack Martial Soul, the Seven Kill Sword, was not something to be easily overcome.
Back then, Chen Xin's father, with the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, dared to challenge the Great Enshrined Elder of Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu, alone.
"There shouldn't be much of a problem," Ghost Douluo said, having heard of Chen Xin's reputation. "My and Ju Hua Guan's Two Extremes Stillness Domain should be enough to control him. Bone Douluo Gu Rong has already been crippled by you. Relying on Chen Xin alone, he can't hold on."
"Give him a dignified death," Jiang Mian said, somewhat reluctant to kill Sword Douluo Chen Xin, as he hadn't done anything excessive to Jiang Mian.
Even if they sent people to assassinate him, it was because he posed a threat to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Jiang Mian had no hesitation in killing everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but regarding Sword Douluo Chen Xin, he felt conflicted.
"Don't worry," Ghost Douluo said. "We won't humiliate Chen Xin's strength."
"If you can avoid killing him, spare his life," Jiang Mian sighed. "He will be very useful for my future plans."
"We'll do our best," Ghost Douluo nodded.
"What about the Pope's plan?" Jiang Mian asked. "What do you need me to do?"
"You just need to intercept them on their retreat route from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect," Ghost Douluo said, pulling out a map and pointing to a canyon on the west. "We will attack from three sides, leaving only an opening on the west. You will lead your men to ambush them here."
"Alright," Jiang Mian said. "Besides Chen Xin, don't let the others die too easily."
"I'm good at this kind of thing," Ghost Douluo laughed and disappeared into Jiang Mian's shadow.
"Nana, go tell Xie Yue and Yan to prepare," Jiang Mian instructed. "This is an excellent opportunity for training; you won't find another like it."
"I understand."
After Hu Liena left, Jiang Mian turned to Zhu Zhuqing, whose expression was calm. He said casually, "Zhu Qing, if you don't want to go, you can wait for us here."
"Are you looking down on me?" Zhu Zhuqing smiled playfully. She suddenly threw herself into Jiang Mian's arms and asked softly, "After the Heaven Dou Empire, will it be the Star Luo Empire next?"
"Do you want the Star Luo Empire to remain at peace?" Jiang Mian hugged the little cat in his arms and smiled. "I have a good idea, would you like to try it?"
"What is it?" Zhu Zhuqing looked up and asked.
"You become the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire," Jiang Mian said with a playful smile. "This way, you can ensure the safety of the royal family and prevent the common people from suffering."
"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, unsure what to think. If she truly became empress, and then the Star Luo Empire merged with the Heaven Dou Empire to form a unified empire, she wouldn't be a sinner for eternity in the Star Luo Empire.
"I also plan to open up the path between the God Realm and the mortal world, allowing all ambitious individuals to ascend and become gods, and for those who become gods in the mortal world to travel back and forth," Jiang Mian said. "This way, even if Zhu Qing becomes empress, she can also become a deity, fulfilling both roles."
Moreover, it could effectively prevent future generations of emperors from becoming corrupt and incompetent.
"I don't know yet," Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. She truly didn't know what she should do.
Jiang Mian gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's hair. Since she couldn't figure it out right away, she could think about it slowly; there was plenty of time.
"Interesting," Crimson King appeared beside Bear Lord, his eyes burning as if with the flames of hell, as if he wanted to drag the entire Heaven Dou Empire into the abyss. "I really can't wait."
"Don't engage in excessive killing," Jiang Mian reminded him. "Excessive killing will incur heavenly wrath, which is why I didn't want you and Bear Lord to directly attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Don't worry," Crimson King licked his lips, his face filled with excitement. "My hellfire specifically judges their souls."
"The mongrel is getting arrogant again," Bear Lord mocked without hesitation. "Do you just love bullying the weak so much?"
"When have you ever seen me bully the weak?" Crimson King rolled his eyes at Bear Lord. "How could I not know that the strong should attack the stronger? This is just a mission."
"Hypocritical," Bear Lord said calmly. "I don't have so many reasons. I just thought, seeing as humans have hunted us spirit beasts for years, I'll have my fill of hunting them this time."
Jiang Mian looked at the two powerful spirit beasts and decided not to say anything more. As long as they were happy.
"The Heaven Dou royal family likely doesn't have any strong experts," Jiang Mian speculated. Besides the Great General Go Long, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo would be enough to take down the royal family.
In fact, a significant portion of the Heaven Dou royal family's support came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Now that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was destroyed and the Clear Sky Sect remained hidden, the Heaven Dou royal family was like a paper tiger, utterly toothless.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect only had one Sword Douluo. Facing four Titled Douluo and two Limit Douluo, he was simply outmatched.
"Bear Lord, Crimson King, listen to my command when the time comes," Jiang Mian said with a fierce look. "We must cut the weeds and remove the roots, lest they grow back with the spring breeze. Ning Fengzhi, don't blame me; this is a disaster you brought upon yourselves."
It was Ning Fengzhi's fault for offending someone as vengeful as Jiang Mian. If Jiang Mian had been treated sincerely by Ning Fengzhi during his six years in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Jiang Mian would be standing at the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect protecting them today.
"There are no regrets in this world," Jiang Mian said, leading Zhu Zhuqing back to their room.
Honestly, he was quite looking forward to the Soul Hunting Plan in three days. Such an event was a rarity, happening only once a century.
"Angel God, Rakshasa God," Jiang Mian sat on the edge of the bed and muttered to himself. "Asura God, Sea God. What kind of god should I become!"
"Could it be that I have to ascend in broad daylight and forge my own divine position?"
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