"Qinghe, what did you say?"
Xue Ye frowned upon hearing Qian Renxue's words.
Qian Renxue suddenly snapped back to her senses and hurriedly feigned composure.
"Reporting to Father Emperor, what I meant was, if we can win Chang'an City over, why should we fear any foreign enemy?!"
Ning Fengzhi shared the same thought and quickly nodded in agreement.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is absolutely right. If we can win them over and bring them into our four-party alliance, why should we fear Spirit Hall?!"
Having witnessed Spirit Hall's foundations, Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiao had both set aside their pride and nodded in agreement.
"Good!"
Xue Ye abruptly rose to his feet and declared majestically.
"Then I shall invite the three sect masters to accompany me on a visit to Chang'an City!"
Before anyone could react, Qian Renxue suddenly stood and interrupted.
"Father Emperor, as the ruler of a nation, with the situation so turbulent, you should remain in the empire. Let your son go in your stead!"
Xue Ye noticed nothing amiss and smiled.
"Qinghe, how thoughtful of you. In that case, Marshal Ge Long shall accompany and protect you."
Qian Renxue hurriedly shook her head again.
"Father Emperor, Marshal Ge Long has only just broken through Rank Ninety and has yet to obtain a soul ring, so there is no need. Having the three sect masters accompany me will be enough!"
Xue Ye looked toward the masters of the Upper Three Sects and asked.
"What do the three sect masters think? Are you willing to visit with Qinghe?"
Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen had no objections and solemnly replied.
"A visit to Chang'an is a matter of great importance. To show our sincerity, I have decided to invite Sword Douluo, another elder of my sect, to join Bone Douluo and me on the journey!"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as well! I shall send word back to the clan later and have several more elders dispatched to travel with us!"
Just as Tang Xiao was about to speak, the Seventh Elder leaned close and whispered.
"Tang Xiao, now that we have formed an alliance with them, what difference does it make whether they pay the visit or we do? We should return to the sect now and discuss going to Slaughter City to find your grandfather, Tang Chen!"
Tang Xiao found his words reasonable and immediately declined.
Xue Ye and the other two sect masters could only find it regrettable.
Only Qian Renxue secretly thought to herself.
Clear Sky Sect had better not get involved with Chang'an.
Otherwise, it would be detrimental to her future revenge against Clear Sky Sect!
Star Luo Empire, imperial palace of Star Luo City.
Emperor Dai Xiaotian and his empress had returned to the palace early.
They were currently discussing with the ministers how to deal with Spirit Hall.
The Sky Screen's sudden update left everyone present utterly shocked.
"Father Emperor!"
Dai Weisi was the first to break the silence.
"All factions will surely head to Chang'an City to visit and win them over. Our Star Luo Empire cannot fall behind the others!"
Hearing this, Dai Xiaotian fell into thought.
In the past, he would never have lowered himself to win over another faction.
But after witnessing Spirit Hall's foundations, he had no choice but to change.
"My son speaks wisely!!"
Dai Xiaotian abruptly stood, swept his gaze around, and solemnly ordered.
"I have decided to personally lead the empress there. Weisi, bring Zhu Yun with you as well. You will travel with us!"
Dai Weisi eagerly agreed, nodding repeatedly.
They were not worried about the ruler leaving the country. After all, Star Luo's internal order was far more solid than that of the Heaven Dou Empire.
With the continent in turmoil and every major power preoccupied with its own safety, none of them could possibly make a move against Star Luo at such a time.
Star Dou Forest, Life Lake.
The Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, had previously led the Beasts into the world.
Di Tian had already subdued the rest of Star Dou's powerful soul beasts and gathered them here.
The Titan Giant Ape, Sky Azure Bull Python, the three Qianjun Ant Emperor brothers, and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
At that moment, Gu Yuena was inspecting these "new underlings" when the Sky Screen's update suddenly caught her attention.
The Beasts and soul beasts present were all stunned.
"There is actually such a human faction on the eastern side of Star Dou Forest? Humans and soul beasts living together... the Golden Ancient Tree!!"
Gu Yuena and Di Tian both came from the God Realm. How could they not understand the value of the Golden Ancient Tree?
But before they could finish being shocked by that, Chang'an City's "The Ultimate" beyond the Ark Gate deeply captivated them.
"Master, perhaps the 'Ultimate' beyond that gate can heal your injuries!"
Several Beasts led by Xiong Jun spoke up in succession.
Zi Ji even stepped forward, dropped to one knee, and volunteered.
"Master, I am willing to go to Chang'an City! If they are willing to share the 'Ultimate,' we can offer terms in exchange. If they do not know what is good for them, I will act according to the situation!"
The moment she finished speaking, the other Beasts all chimed in.
A fierce light shone in Gu Yuena's purple eyes as she was about to nod in approval.
But at that moment, Di Tian suddenly stepped forward to interrupt her, his voice grave.
"Master, Chang'an City is ultimately a faction established by humans. Our understanding of it is currently limited to the Sky Screen's evaluation. We still do not know what its true relationship with soul beasts is like!"
"Furthermore, in my estimation, every major human faction outside will surely go there to win them over for their own interests. We can wait for the human factions to scout the way first, then capture a few and interrogate them. Once we confirm that the city poses no harm to us, we can act!"
Gu Yuena nodded slightly and said with authority.
"Reasonable! We shall observe for now. Do not act rashly and alert the enemy!"
"Yes!"
The Beasts answered in unison, their earlier urgency gradually replaced by calm.
Gu Yuena's gaze turned once more toward where the Sky Screen had vanished, her fingers unconsciously tightening.
"Chang'an City... if that 'Ultimate' can truly heal this king's injuries, then no matter the price, this king will obtain it!"
"And living alongside soul beasts? Hmph, what lofty ambitions. This king would like to meet you, Ye Han!"
Not far away, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion watched the scene, raised her head toward the Sky Screen, and her eyes gleamed with longing.
"Chang'an City, humans and beasts living together... it sounds quite fun!"
Extreme North.
After searching in vain, the four of them returned to the core region just as the Sky Screen updated.
After their shock faded, their eyes were immediately drawn to the three Tribulation Transcendence Pills among the rewards.
"Bing'er, they're Tribulation Transcendence Pills!"
Snow Empress's eyes lit up as she looked at Ice Empress, unable to hide the excitement in her voice.
"Do you remember the Cultivation Pill I gave you earlier? If you take it together with a Tribulation Transcendence Pill, you will no longer need to worry about your tribulation. Even if we have not yet found the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cave, the fighting strength of our Far North can be greatly increased!"
Of course Ice Empress had no objections. She was even more excited, intense exhilaration flashing through her emerald eyes.
"Xue'er, let's go! The four of us will seize a Tribulation Transcendence Pill!"
Xiao Bai and A-Tai, beside her, immediately echoed her words, eager to try.
Snow Empress helplessly pressed a hand to her forehead.
"You... sigh, foolish! Didn't you see how terrifying Chang'an's defensive power is? Besides, according to the evaluation, humans and beasts are equal within Chang'an City. Perhaps we can obtain a Tribulation Transcendence Pill through peaceful means."
Ice Empress looked around, frowned, and planted her hands on her hips.
"Xue'er, what does our Far North have that we can use for an exchange? Send yourself over?"
Snow Empress flicked her forehead and snapped irritably.
"Stop talking nonsense. A favor also counts as a resource. Is one Tribulation Transcendence Pill not worth a favor from our Far North? I will go negotiate personally."
At that moment, Xiao Bai stepped forward with a foolish grin.
"Mom, this is a turbulent time. As the Lord of the Far North, you should stay behind and hold the fort. Let your son go!"
Hearing this, Snow Empress and the other two gave him doubtful looks.
It was as though they were asking whether this silly fool could really handle it.
"Hehe, Mom, don't worry. I broke through two hundred thousand years not long ago, and I can freely take human form. Handling such a small matter will be no problem!"
As Xiao Bai spoke, he slapped his paws against his chest with loud thumps.
"Mm... all right."
Snow Empress nodded in agreement, then immediately began explaining all the possible problems he might encounter in the human world.
Chang'an City.
"City Lord, our Chang'an City has finally made the list!"
"Does that mean it is time to collect the rewards next?!"
After seeing the Sky Screen's update, Shangguan Wan'er looked excitedly toward City Lord Ye Han beside her.
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