The atmosphere eased somewhat. Xu Jiawei suddenly reined in his smile and took a sealed intelligence report from his robes.
"Actually, there is another matter I wished to discuss with you today."
Xu Jiawei pushed the report before Xia Ming, his expression grave.
"Half a year ago, Dragon God Douluo secretly sent word, warning us to watch for collusion between the Sun Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Cult."
"Since then, Star Luo's spies within the Sun Moon Empire have investigated with all their strength, and not long ago, they finally delivered this report."
He paused, his voice low.
"After reading it, I could not sleep for an entire night."
Xia Ming undid the Soul Power seal on the report. After only one glance, his expression changed drastically.
Several small cities in the Sun Moon Empire, along with the surrounding countryside,
had, according to the spies' report, been completely turned into a ghostly domain, with not a single living person in sight.
Within it, he could vaguely make out traces of Evil Soul Master activity.
Though the spies had not dared to investigate too deeply, they could confirm that Evil Soul Masters had massacred entire cities.
And yet, the Sun Moon Empire itself seemed to have shown none of the reaction it should have.
Clearly, they had planned this from the beginning.
No wonder Feng Ling's cultivation had improved so much.
Xia Ming finally understood.
It was likely not just her. The cultivation of the other members of the Holy Spirit Cult had probably advanced greatly as well.
The Sun Moon Empire had completely abandoned its bottom line!
"I hope Dragon God Douluo can make another trip to the Sun Moon Empire and investigate their current situation."
"I understand." Xia Ming put away the report. "I will return and speak